Travel Along the Late Night Stampers Blogger Tour #2

4/27/09: Thank you everyone for making this a successful tour. I appreciate all of your comments. Comments are now closed for the "sweet treats," a.k.a. Blog Candy.

Welcome everyone! Hope you are comfy, relaxed and have a cuppa. Kick back and enjoy the tour. Remember your starting point - Tour #2, Stop # Lucky 13! If you have to leave before completing, please remember this tour is only available for the next 24 hours.

I am showcasing the Big Shot Matchbox XL Die #114890. I made a Chest of Drawers using my favorite Tea Party Designer Paper. Isn't it fabulous? I love the colors! The half pearls are from our Pretties Kit and the tiny daisies are from our Flower Fusion kit.

And a side view -

Next item is the perfect gift box using the same die. On this one I used our yummy Candy Lane Designer Paper. The rose is made using two of our fabulous ribbons - Riding Hood Striped Grosgrain and Whisper White Organza. I love the duo-tone colors coming from this rose. The Sizzlet Die - Little Leaves is perfect for the rose too.

It is always good to have some "sweet treats" when you are traveling. Not only being tasty, they give you energy to travel some more. For two lucky people who leave a comment before they move on, the two above items are being offered. Inside each one are some surprise items.

With Stampin' Up!'s current promotion - spend $40.00 on products from the Mini Occasions catalog and then select any one item from the "Under $10" page in the Spring/Summer Idea Book and Catalogue for FREE! Can you think of a nicer way to "Getting Connected?" You're right, we feel the same way too!

Thank you to all of the members of the Late Night Stampers Group who put this tour together. If you want to join a group that is inspiring as well as uplifting, this is the one to join. Our Group Mom, Sherrill Graff, is fantastic. To join the group, click on the logo on my sidebar and it will take you right there.

Sadly this leg is completed but there is so much more to see! It is time to go to Stop #14 - Loni Spendlove who will be showcasing the Matchbox Messages stamp set. Wait till you see what she has designed ...

The New Big Shot 3D Ball Die

A couple of my friends relocated to America several years ago, met and fell in love. Last July 3rd they took their US Citizens test. On July 4th they celebrated their marriage in their new homeland. I had bought them a gift card but wanted to present it in something unique. I designed this staying in sync with their wedding and America's national colors. Getting out my trusty compass, I designed this pop-up ball. I had thought about using a tin to house the ball and gift card but again wanted something a little more different. I took the tin and designed the holder from it. Being engineers, they loved the whole package! :-)

Stamps: To Have and To Hold (#115098)
Cardstock: Bashful Blue and Cutie Pie (a retired DU Designer Paper)
Other Items: StazOn Black Ink, SU Markers, Pretties Kit

Now the cool part is SU will be coming out April 1st with the Sizzix Big Shot 3D Pop-Up Ball! I can make more of these without the frustration from the last one. How cool is that????

You know that jingle - "Don't you just love a bargain?" Right now that is playing in my head as I write this. Why? Let me show you the difference from buying the Big Shot through me versus the "other store" using their coupon:

Stampin' Up Big Shot Starter Kit: $215.55 plus your state sales tax

1. Big Shot Machine - $195.95
2. Standard Cutting Pads - included
3. Scallop Envelope Die - included
4. Top Note Die - included
5. Birds and Blooms Sizzlits - included
6. Decorative Strip Billboard - included
7. Decorative Strip Cutting Pads - included
8. Extended Spacer Platform - included
9. 3 Sale-a-Bration Sets - FREE*
10. Level One Hostess Set - FREE*
11. Hostess Free Merchandise of Choice ($15) - FREE*

"The Other" Store with 40% Coupon - $259.46 plus your state sales tax

1. Big Shot Machine - $99.95 less 40% coupon = $39.98
2. Standard Cutting Pads - $8.99
3. Scallop Envelope Die - $21.95
4. Top Note Die - $21.95
5. Birds & Blooms Sizzlits - $21.95
6. Decorative Strip Billboard - $21.95
7. Decorative Strip Cutting Pads - $7.95
8. Extended Spacer Platform - $9.95
9. 3 Sale-a-Brations Sets - $50.85*
10. Level One Hostess Set - $18.95*
11. Hostess Merchandise of Choice - $15.00*

* These items cannot be purchased separately. You can only earn these items for FREE with a qualifying purchase through Stampin' Up!.

If you add a package of 8.5 x 11 assorted cardstock to your order, this would raise your Hostess Free Merchandise to $20! The ultimate benefit? Unlike the "other" store, I am here to answer any questions you have plus teach you some cool techniques/designs using your Big Shot.

This sale with the 3 FREE Sale-a-Bration sets ends March 31st so don't put off getting the Big Shot any longer. It's a fabulous tool for making everything from cards, scrapbook pages, personal gifts for family and friends, etc. It cuts through so many different items ... chipboard, tin, felt, material, paper, foam, and the list goes on further. Email me or click on the link above and shop directly from my Stampin' Up! site.