In keeping with the ‘Deal of the Week’, this week, the Big Shot Doctor’s Bag that is regularly $69.95 is now $49.99!

With this bag, I take my Big Shot to crops, clubs and workshops and it not only fits the Big Shot, but also quite a few dies.  This bag is actually a lot larger than it looks!

So, carry your Big Shot machine, cutting pads, and dies in stunning style. This black-and-white checked doctor’s bag makes storing and transporting your Big Shot machine easy and convenient. It has handles for carrying and a shoulder strap for when your hands are full of other crafting supplies.

Of course it can also be used for a Cuttle Bug…really any similar sized machine will fit!

This deal is only until July 12th. And if you buy online, the discount is taken off at the end.

I have already done a lot of damage ordering new stuff I just can’t wait to have… especially the designer series papers and new Sizzix dies! Come to my New Catalog Open House on the 23rd and see and play with it all… or my Stamp a Stack the week before.

DEAL OF THE WEEK: From July 1-31, Stampin’ Up! is offering a Deal of the Week each Monday at noon (EST).    This week it is the Scalloped edge punch!

This is a very popular punch and creates a beautiful scallop edge that creates a beautiful accent to your projects!

You can order it online… AND see more awesome products and samples.  And don’t forget my online ordering gift for orders of $50 or more placed online through my online store.

I got the Bigz XL die ‘Box #2′ (order #114518) several months ago and wasn’t sure what to do with it.  The end result box wasn’t very large (approx. 4 in. wide, 2 inches high and 1 inch deep).

In fact, this Kiwi Kiss rectangular box sat on my desk for a few months until I realized that the Scalloped Circle 2 die made a nice fold over wrap and gee, it could be a pocketbook!

Another accessory that I haven’t used at all until now was the large grommet (I used a silver one).  The grommet is just pressed into the paper (you need a sponge pad–not your fingers behind it, LOL!).  Then just bang down the little (razer sharp) points to hold it in place.  A 1/2 inch punch of coordinating paper will finish the look of a button or fastener for the pocketbook.

The coordinating designer series paper that I used here is Raspberry Tart (which is retiring today), but there are simply GORGEOUS new papers coming in the new catalog!!!

And on that note, I have 5 cases of catalogs looking for loving homes… come to my New Catalog Open House for fun and free stuff on Thursday, July 23rd at 7:00 pm.  CLICK HERE to RSVP (this event will fill, so don’t delay).

Seaside #113512 features 5 shells and is $25.95.  You can view the set online in my post last week.

The card is whisper white and the pink toile print is from Bella Birds designer series paper (also retiring June 30th).

The body of the card is Bordering Blue and sponged with  White Crafter’s ink.  The shells on pink paper were embossed in white and sponged in Pink Pirouette.

The conch shell was embossed in white on Whisper White paper and sponged with daubers in Pink Pirouette and Bordering Blue inks.

The greeting and other shells were stamped in White crafter’s ink.

I earned Stampin’ Up!’s cruise as of last Friday and believe me, it has been *years* since I’ve earned it on them amount of sales.  So, the good new is that even in this tough economic times, my sales are higher than they’ve been in years.

Isn’t that one more reason to consider direct sales as a business?  You’ll LOVE your boss and you can’t be fired.

The tree and deer silhouettes are separate stamps and were stamped in black and the sky was sponged (using a sponge dauber) with a *tiny* bit of the following colors (from the top down):  Bashful Blue, Barely Banana, Blush Blossom & Mellow Moss.  How easy is that?!

The designer series paper is ‘Prestwick’ (from the Fall/Winter 2008 catalog) is the exact same patterns (different colors) as the current (and retiring next week) Manchester DSP.  Love those plaids!

I have included my ‘quick card’ template for making a super-fast card with Designer Series Papers.

The dimentions are as follows:   standard sized card turned ‘landscape’ , the bottom layer is 4×4, the next layer is 4 x 3 1/2, the top (focal stamped image) is 3 x 3 1/4.

Okay, so what are you waiting for?  You know this won’t be Tony’s card (he’d say ‘another roadkill card’ remember?)

If you still a graduation this weekend, here is an easy money holder  was made with the retiring ‘Great Grads’ set.   Yes, my loyal readers will know that I recycled this idea from last year!

<— I have included the directions sheet for creating this ‘money holder’… just click on the thumbnail.

This is a totally simple card that holds shut with just the slit punch.  There is nothing fancy inside (no pocket or anything) because, face it–they are just going to shake the money out and probably not even read your note!

Even though this awesome set of shells is retiring on June 30th, it will remain in my personal collection of favorites not going anywhere anytime soon!

This card was made with Bordering Blue, Bashful Blue, and Creamy Caramel cardstock colors and Close to Cocoa inks.

The focal shell is embossed in white embossing powder and sponged with the Bordering Blue.  The shells at the bottom were stamped in Whisper White crafter’s ink.

Seaside #113512 features 5 shells and is $25.95. Click on the thumbnail below to view a larger picture of it.

CLICK HERE for a visual view of the discontinuing sets accessories.

The box is small, but good things sometimes do come in small packages!

Also, the links to the discontinuing sets were incorrect in June 1st post have changed, you can download the list of discontinuing sets (first two downloads) and the Decor Elements Catalog below:

CLICK HERE for the list  in Alphabetical Order
CLICK HERE for the list in Page Order
CLICK HERE for the Decor Elements “Last Chance” List.

Isn’t this adorable?

My husband doesn’t really like nature scenes (deer, wolves, etc.) for Father’s Day cards… he refers to them as ‘road-kill’ cards (niiiiiice… he’s so lucky he still gets one with that attitude!).

Since he dresses up for work (well, he doesn’t wear vests, but he does wear a tie), I think that this is more appropriate.

Accessories:

Close to Cocoa cardstock
To the Nines Designer Series Paper
Mini silver brads
Close to Cocoa ink, sponge daubers
Vanilla taffeta ribbon, ¾ inch square punch
1 1/16th inch hole punch, ¾ inch hole punch,
Dimentionals™

In advance to the requests, I have included the PDF template (left).  Have fun with it! I really love the Designer Series Paper ‘To The Nines’ and the ‘Wanted’ set paisley stamp *just* coordinated!

*NEW* I have created a shortcut key in my sidebar to pull up all of the current and past Father’s day ideas that I have done, they only show four per page, so be sure to go back in the history (previous page) to see them all!  CLICK HERE to see current & past Father’s Day Ideas… in the future use the button in my sidebar!

WOW! As promised… the discontinuing sets and accessories are posted… and an awesome special deal on some!

And for my customers who shop online, for each $50 (net) order, you may choose ONE OF MANY 30-40 page PDF’s of former monthly ’shop online offers.’  So, if you missed a month… now’s your chance!

WARNING: The accessories will discontinue DAILY and are while supplies last.  Your best chance to ensure that you get what you want is to shop online.   This way, your order is processed immediately.

If you would prefer to download the lists of “Last Chance” sets and accessories… that will be gone after June 30th (for your reference) below.

CLICK HERE for the list  in Alphabetical Order
CLICK HERE for the list in Page Order
CLICK HERE for the Decor Elements “Last Chance” List.

Otherwise you can view the list ‘visually’ on my shopping page.