Today is my wonderful husband's 50th birthday!  Congrats John!  We're spending it in Tallahassee with Kim and John's parents.

My project today is a mini milk carton that can be filled with peanuts (shelled), candy, small prizes, or whatever you want.  This makes a great party favor or game prize.

Supplies for this adorable project are:

You're Amazing stamp set #126722

World Spectacular DSP  #126897

Daffodil Delight card stock  #119683

Whisper White card stock  #100730

Island Indigo Baker's Twine  #125575

Ticket Duo Builder Punch  #126883  New!

Scallop Edge Border Punch  #119882

Big Shot  #113439

Mini Milk Carton Bigz L Die  #117310

JOIN MY BIG SHOT CLUB!!!   Purchase a Big Shot Die Cutting Machine from me during the months of August and September 2012, and receive 3 FREE classes during the months of October, November and December.  During these classes, you will learn how to use your Big Shot, make projects with some of our dies and learn how versatile this great product is.  Every home should have a Big Shot.  If you purchased a Big Shot from me since the previous club, I will contact you about attending the free classes.  If room is available, I will open the classes to other Big Shot owners for a fee.  Attendance in classes will also include special offers on Big Shot accessories including dies, embossing folders and storage.

Big Shot Die-Cut Machine	113439
Price: $99.95
With the Big Shot machine, you can create die cuts with any of our exclusive Stampin’ Up! dies—or any Sizzix die. The Big Shot machine comes with Standard Cutting Pads and a multipurpose platform so you can start cutting immediately. From crafting to quilting and everything in between, the Big Shot is a big deal!

Mini Milk Carton Bigz Die	117310
Price: $32.95
You’ll find plenty of reasons to use our Mini Milk Carton Bigz L die to create an adorable and functional carton. Just the right size to hold a handful of treats, it's also a snap to make. ■ Designed to cut through one sheet of paper or card stock at a time ■ Use with Sizzix Big Shot machine and standard or extended cutting pads; for best results, also use standard or extended premium crease pad ■ Finished carton size: 1-5/8" x 1-5/8" x 3-1/8" ■ Die size: 6" x 8-3/4"

Join the Big Shot Club Part 2!  Purchase a Big Shot Die Cutting Machine from me during the months of August and September 2012, and receive 3 FREE classes during the months of October, November and December.  During these classes, you will learn how to use your Big Shot, make projects with some of our dies and learn how versatile this great product is.  Every home should have a Big Shot.  If you purchased a Big Shot from me since the previous club, I will contact you about attending the free classes.  If room is available, I will open the classes to other Big Shot owners for a fee.  Attendance in classes will also include special offers on Big Shot accessories including dies, embossing folders and storage.
   

Big Shot Die-Cut Machine	113439
Price: $99.95
With the Big Shot machine, you can create die cuts with any of our exclusive Stampin’ Up! dies—or any Sizzix die. The Big Shot machine comes with Standard Cutting Pads and a multipurpose platform so you can start cutting immediately. From crafting to quilting and everything in between, the Big Shot is a big deal!

Here are a few more projects from Christmas in July:

Stocking ornament / gift card holder

Is it a bottle of bubbly?  I wish!  Just some Martinelli's Sparkling Apple Cider dressed up with our new Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags, some Sweater Trim  and a tag.

A homemade cookie treat packaged with the new Season of Sweets Designer Kit. Cookies were pressed using the Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps.

An elegant card using the Early Espresso Core'dinations Card Stock, Stampin' Sanding System, Holiday Frame Embossing Folder, Joyous Celebrations stamp set, Wide Oval Punch, and Labels Collection Framelits dies.

Go to my online store to view all these great new items in the Holiday Mini Catalog.  A wide selection of products to start making those handmade holiday gifts now, while you still have plenty of time.