Get a FREE BIG SHOT! Offer Ends 11/11/11!!

The Big Shot is a big deal! Explore your creativity and get a FREE Big Shot (or up to $100 in free Stampin' Up! products) when you join the Stampin' Up! family!

EXTENDED THROUGH 11/11/11!!

Use the Big Shot die-cutting machine and Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive dies**
to create uniquely beautiful projects in a flash!

In addition, the new-demonstrator Starter Kit—a steal at just $175 —
contains over $345 worth of stamp sets, card stock, ink, accessories,
and business supplies—everything you need to start your new business.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!!

Have a Blessed Day!!

Katie Burke

Stampin' Up!® Independent Demonstrator

Pine Mountain / LaGrange, Georgia

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Creative Idea - Fancy Favor Box (SNEAK PEEK 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog!)

FANCY FAVOR BOX

Stamps

Delicate Doilies

Paper

Melon Mambo, Pumpkin
Pie, and Whisper White Card Stock

Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper

Ink

Melon Mambo and Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pads®

Accesories

Flirtatious Designer Fabric; Rhinestone Basic Jewels; Stampin’ Dimensionals®; Boho Blossoms, Doily, Lace Ribbon,
and 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punches; Big Shot™;
Fancy Favor Bigz™ XL Die

Sneak Peek Products Available to Order at my WEBSITE

With New Catalog Release 07/01/2011!!

Have a Blessed Day!!

Katie Burke

Stampin' Up!® Independent Demonstrator

Pine Mountain / LaGrange, Georgia

http://www.bellabdesigns.com/

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Creative Idea - Be My Valentine Box

Fill this adorable Valentine’s box with love! (But don’t forget the chocolate.) Make 1 for your true Valentine or 20 for your child’s class—the Big Shot makes it easy!

CLICK HERE FOR PROJECT DETAILS!

Don't forget about the 4 great reasons to order today! 

Reason #4 expires at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!

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Katie Burke

Stampin' Up!® Independent Demonstrator

Pine Mountain / LaGrange, Georgia

http://www.bellabdesigns.com/

Email me today to schedule your Catalog, Online, or In-Home Sale-A-Bration Workshop(s)!

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Creative Idea - Whooooo Can Resist this cute 4 You Pillow Box??

Stamps
• Dot, Dot, Dot Set
• Tiny Tags Set

Paper
• Baja Breeze Card Stock
• Cherry Cobbler Card Stock
• Early Espresso Card Stock
• Soft Suede Card Stock
• Very Vanilla Card Stock
• Neutrals Patterns Designer Series Paper

Ink
• Baja Breeze Classic Stampin’ Pad®
• Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad

Accessories
• Linen Thread
• Stampin’ Dimensionals®
• Jewelry Tag Punch
• Two-Step Owl Punch
• Big Shot™
• Pillow Box Bigz Die

Katie Burke
Stampin' Up!® Independent Demonstrator
Pine Mountain / LaGrange, Georgia
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Announcing Daddy's Dreams ... Where Fabrics Become Works of Heart! Join Me For An Experience of a Lifetime!

Please mark your calendars for 07/30/2010 and 07/31/2010! 
Date Changed to 08/13/2010 and 08/14/2010 due to Homecoming at PGUMC on 08/01/2010!

I am proud to announce an amazing project I am undertaking in memory of my Dad, who passed away in September after a long brave battle with AML (Acute Myelogenous Leukemia) at the age of 61.

The project will be called “Daddy’s Dreams” and I will be working with my Stampin’ Up! downline, the Bella B Stampers, and my church, Pleasant Grove UMC.  The project will be 2-fold: 

• We will provide "rag quilts" that have been handcrafted specifically for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer – to “blanket them with love” during their ordeal.
• We will be making hats for women/girls who are enduring chemo – blinged out with fabric flowers, of course!

Over the past few weeks I have been soliciting donations from the fabric community and have been receiving an overwhelmingly touching response.  I have received donations so far from Robert Kaufman Fabrics, The Minky Boutique, and Jennifer Paganelli (please look for photos and blog posts on the donations from The Minky Boutique and Jennifer Paganelli over the weekend!) and have been humbled by their generosity. 

Please join me for a special weekend! 

There will be something for everybody’s skill level, whether it is cutting, ironing, running a Big Shot, stacking fabrics sewing on the machine, or hand assembling flowers.  Hoping for an awesome experience!!!

CUTTING SESSION: 

Friday, 07/30/2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 
Date changed to 08/13/2010 due to Homecoming at PGUMC on 08/01/2010!
Pleasant Grove UMC Fellowship Hall
(LaGrange, GA - convenient to I-185)

• NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!  NON-SEWING TASKS AVAILABLE!!
• We will be ironing fabric, cutting it into strips, and running it through the Big Shot to cut into either quilting squares or flowers for the hats. 

STAMPIN' UP! CATALOG CELEBRATION and DADDY'S DREAMS CUTTING AND SEWING SESSION: 
Saturday, 07/31/2010, from 11:00 a.m. - until we drop!! 
Date changed to 08/14/2010 due to Homecoming at PGUMC on 08/01/2010!
Pleasant Grove UMC Fellowship Hall and Quilting Room
(LaGrange, GA - convenient to I-185)

• NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!  NON-SEWING TASKS AVAILABLE!!
• We will have FREE make and takes available utilizing products from the new Stampin' Up! Catalog.
• We will be ironing fabric, cutting it into strips, and running it through the Big Shot to cut into either quilting squares or flowers for the hats. 
• We will have fabric flowers to assemble - super simple needle and thread project. 
• We will have a separate room set up for all individuals who wish to bring their sewing machines and assist with "rag quilt" construction. 

EQUIPMENT/VOLUNTEER REQUESTS:
We are in need of several items to help make this a fast-moving and successful process.  Please see below for a list of items that you might bring (or loan us if you can't attend) to assist! 

• Cutting pads and rotary blades to cut fabric into strips
• Long quilting rulers and/or yard sticks to guide cutting of strips
• Big Shot machines with Scallop Square Dies and Fancy Folds Dies – and any floral dies you might have
• Big Shot clear cutting pads
• Sewing machines with thread
• Iron and Ironing board
• Shoebox size clear "rubbermaid" containers to sort/store/tote fabrics by color
• New "bucket" hats (or other) to decorate with the fabric flowers
• Large decorative buttons
• Needles and thread

We also need access (not necessarily same day) to an industrial washer/dryer to use – hopefully for free?? We will need to launder the quilts when they are completed to initiate the "ragging" process. 

REFRESHMENTS: 

• We will have ice cold drinks for sale.  The money raised will be used to purchase materials (hats to adorn, thread, needles) that we have not had donated. 
• We will set up a "pot luck" table, so please feel free to bring your favorite snack food or dessert to share (or your own sack lunch). 

I know I packed in a ton of information above, but I wanted to cover it all for you!  I hope you will join me on this journey as we bless these deserving patients... and we too are blessed by giving of ourselves as we live the Statement of the Heart....

Please CONTACT ME if you have any questions.  Have a blessed day! 








Katie Burke
Stampin' Up!® Independent Demonstrator
West Central Georgia

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WOW - Robert Kaufman Fabrics - Thank You!

I arrived home from my cousin's wedding in North Carolina this weekend and found that a box full of quilting fabric had been delivered to my doorstep.  It was a HUGE box stuffed to the rim with an assortment of yummy fabrics donated by Robert Kaufman Fabrics for the purpose of creating quilts for people/children diagnosed with cancer.  What a wonderful and generous donation!

For those of you who may not know, my Dad died in September after a brave battle with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) at the age of 61.  Since that time we have struggled to come to terms with his loss and the hole it has left in our family.  Initially, I had planned to work with Project Linus, but have since decided to place my focus locally in our community and will be working with my Stampin' Up!® downline, the Bella B Stampers, and my church, Pleasant Grove UMC.  What a wonderful way to live the Statement of the Heart! 

My children will be attending a special camp in LaGrange, Georgia at the end of the month.  Camp Dogwood is sponsored by West Georgia Hospice and their goal is to assist in the healing process of children after they have suffered the loss of a loved one.  This box full of goodies arrived at the perfect time!  I plan to contact someone with West Georgia Hospice and introduce the idea to them, as well as begin to work out details.  I want to make this blanket/quilt project a success here in the West Georgia area. 

I should probably have waited until I had all the details to present to you before I posted, but I was so very excited and grateful to Robert Kaufman Fabrics that I couldn't keep it a "secret!"  Be looking for more information regarding a "cutting session," where we will come in and cut fabric.  It will be simple and won't require any sewing experience at all.  We simply would run the fabric through the Big Shot using the Scallop Square Die and stack the cut squares for a future sewing session! 

Some other items we will be needing will include: 

• Full size cotton sheets (any color - to be used as inexpensive backing fabric - please only newly-purchased sheets because of health concerns for those with weakened immune systems)
• Assorted fabrics in cotton, flannel, and fleece
• Big Shots, Scallop Square Dies, and cutting pads (need people to bring and/or loan for cutting sessions)
• Rotary cutters and mats (need people to bring and/or loan for cutting sessions)
• Sewing machines and thread (need people to bring for sewing sessions)
• Clear shoebox size "rubbermaid" containers to store cut fabric in

Long Distance and still want to help? 
Feel free to mail me supplies/fabric that you would like to part with (pre-cut Scallop Square Die fabric squares would also be fabulous!!).  Contact me for more information on where to send donations! 

Once again, a big thanks to Robert Kaufman Fabrics for giving me the blessing of a jumping off point for this project!  I look forward to sharing more specific date information in the near future! 

Have a blessed day! 







Katie Burke
Stampin' Up!® Independent Demonstrator
West Central Georgia

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Sale-A-Bration Extravaganza and March Crop Photos!

What a GREAT time we had!  There were 4 demonstrators who participated in this free event in March.  We had a great crowd and everyone loved the projects we worked on! 


Goody bags!

Working on card and scrapbook make and takes.

Working with Decor Elements - SUPER EASY! 

Decor Elements demonstration board.  These were applied by attendees - many of whom were first timers! 

Big Shot fabric project display. 

Card and scrapbook make and take. 

Card make and take. 

Build-A-Bear make and takes - everyone got to individualize their own.  Very cute and fun for adults and children alike!

Fabric flower pins made using fleece and Sweet Pea Stitched Felt. 

If you missed this event, you can see we had some great projects.  I did not get many photographs because I stayed busy doing make and takes.  Phyllis Shepherd did a Simply Adorned make and take table and the projects were SO PRETTY!!! 

Hope you enjoyed a peek at our Sale-A-Bration Extravaganza and March Crop!  We plan to do it all again next year! 

Have a happy day!

Katie Burke
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Another Awash With Flowers Card - Get Your Stamp Set for FREE!

Thanks card

Stamps: Awash with Flowers . Thank You Kindly.
Paper: Certainly Celery card stock. So Saffron card stock. Whisper White card stock.
Ink: Certainly Celery Classic Stampin' Pad. Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad. Orchid Opulence Classic Stampin' Pad. Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin' Pad. So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad. Certainly Celery Stampin' Write marker.
Accessories: Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon. Clips assortment. Color Spritzer Tool.

Don't forget that you can earn this stamp set for FREE if you host a $350 workshop this month. That is IN ADDITION TO the already wonderful hostess benefits. Contact me today to schedule your workshop!

Katie Burke
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Awash With Flowers Card - Get Your Stamp Set for FREE!

For You card

Stamps: Awash with Flowers. Great Friend.
Paper: Certainly Celery card stock. So Saffron textured card stock. Watercolor paper.
Ink: Jet Black StazOn pad. So Saffron Classic Stampin' Write marker. Watercolor Wonder Crayons.
Accessories: Very Vanilla 5/8" satin ribbon. Clips assortment. Stampin' Dimensionals. Color Spritzer Tool. Sizzix Big Shot Top Note Bigz die. Sewing machine and thread.

Don't forget that you can earn this stamp set for FREE if you host a $350 workshop this month. That is IN ADDITION TO the already wonderful hostess benefits. Contact me today to schedule your workshop!









Katie Burke
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No RSVP Necessary to Attend Extravaganza... Bring a (new to my events) Friend and You Both Receive an Extra Ticket for Door Prize Drawings!

This is an OPEN EVENT, which means that anyone can attend. The RSVP was ONLY for the goody bags, so don't forget that anybody can come without an RSVP!! Bring a (new to my events) friend and you both receive an extra ticket for the door prize drawings!

The RSVP date for the goody bags has come and gone and we had a GREAT response! Don't forget, you have to attend the event to receive your goody bag.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!







Katie Burke
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FREE Sale-A-Bration Extravaganza and Crop!!! DON'T FORGET TO RSVP by 03/15/2010 - Get a FREE Goody Bag Day of Event!

The Bella B Stampers and Friends invite you to please join us

03/20/2010 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm

Fellowship Hall Pleasant Grove UMC

Fun-filled day of demonstrations, free make and takes, and door prizes!

No experience required - bring a friend!

Enjoy live demonstrations and make and takes throughout the day to include:

• Fabric and Big Shot
• Decor Elements for Home Decor
• Simply Adorned Jewelry
• My Digital Studio Software
• Build-A-Bear line
• Cards
• Scrapbooking

Other FUN activities during the day:

• Free cropping space.
• Special treats provided by http://www.sweetcakesbyangie.com/.
• Door prizes!
• Sale-A-Bration catalogs and information will be available!
• Sale-A-Bration ends on 03/31/2010!
• We will be accepting donations to benefit the Children's Ministry at Pleasant Grove UMC as well during the event - Bring Your Change! We will be helping God's Kids "Change The World."

We are very excited about hosting this free event!
No crafting experience required!
RSVP today via EMAIL for your free goody bag!
Please tell your friends!

Katie Burke
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FREE Sale-A-Bration Extravaganza and Crop!!! RSVP by 03/15/2010 - Get a FREE Goody Bag Day of Event!

The Bella B Stampers and Friends invite you to please join us on 03/20/2010 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall at Pleasant Grove UMC. Explore the amazing things you can do with Stampin' Up! products.... it ain't just for cards folks!

Fabric, Home Decor, Jewelry, Digital Software, Scrapbooking... etc., etc.!

Free cropping space.

Live demonstrations and make and takes scheduled throughout the day.

Special treats provided by http://www.sweetcakesbyangie.com/.

Door prizes!

Sale-A-Bration catalogs and information will be available! Sale-A-Bration ends on 03/31/2010!

We will be accepting donations to benefit the Children's Ministry at Pleasant Grove UMC as well during the event.

We are very excited about hosting this free event! No crafting experience required!

RSVP today via EMAIL for your free goody bag! Be sure to tell your friends!







Katie Burke
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Big Shot Fabric Project TUTORIAL - Felt Flower Clip

What a FUN project this was! A super easy (and much loved by the recipient) flower hair clip! I created it in literally MINUTES!

Accessories:

• Felt sheets in pink and brown
• Package of Sweet Pea Stitched Felt
• Big Shot
• Big Shot Circles No. 2 die
• Hot glue gun (I used a low heat model)
• Hair clip hardware (I used small, but could use larger if preferred)

Instructions:

1. Cut your 8-1/2" x 11" felt sheets into 4 equal pieces.
2. Take 2 pieces of brown and 2 pieces of pink felt, layer them, and run them through the Big Shot using the Circles No. 2 die.
3. Layer cut pieces, alternating colors, while gluing just in the center with the hot glue gun. I liked the look of the circles being a little "not straight" when layering, but you could easily line them up without doing that.
4. Top with a shape from the Sweet Pea Stitched Felt using hot glue gun.
5. Hot glue a leaf from the Sweet Pea Stitched Felt to the undersurface.
6. Glue entire creation to the hair clip hardware.

Makes 2 sets of 2 Felt Flower Clips!!!

Don't forget that Sale-A-Bration is a GREAT TIME to become a proud Big Shot owner! Click HERE for all the details on Sale-A-Bration options that you don't want to miss!!

Please let me know if I can be of assistance! Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!







Katie Burke
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Stamping Club Info Meeting Recap!

Never a dull moment with these gals! We had a great time working on the make and takes that my downline, Tammy Baldwin, designed. We created these fabulous mini milk cartons made using the Big Shot, Mini Milk Carton Die, papers and embellishments from the Simply Scrappin' Kit, Petal Party, and sealed with Mini Library Clips.



JOIN A STAMPING CLUB! Why join a club, you ask?? Check out these great reasons:

• Receive a FREE Stampin’ Up!® Idea Book and Catalog (a $9.95 value)!
• Stay on a budget while slowly building your Stampin’ Up!® collection! If you have a long wish list, this is a perfect way to pace yourself while building up your stamping supplies over time and staying within your budget!
• Get together with friends and do something that you love to do! Club meetings are held at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church monthly, so you don't have to clean house!
• You DO NOT have to be local to participate! For a small additional fee (shipping to you), you may participate from anywhere in the USA! We will just mail you your club order, as well as the make and takes and materials that you miss at the club meetings!
• Get IDEAS!
• Each member of the club takes turns being the hostess so that each member has the opportunity to earn FREE stamps and other products of their choice!
• A minimum of $15.00 in FREE product of your choice.
• At least 1 FREE level 1 hostess set of your choice.
• You can earn TONS more product if you choose to hold an in-home party or gather outside orders during your hostess month.
• The club will meet once a month on the date chosen by the hostess and will complete different make and take projects each month (scrapbooking, cards, or 3-dimensional items, whatever the hostess chooses)!
• Opportunity to bring a guest to club meetings to help boost your sales!
• Each member is required to order a minimum of $15.00 in Stampin’ Up!® product each month of the club (10 months), which enables each hostess to receive benefits!
• Opportunity to sign up as a "Double Member." As a double member, you would commit to spending $30 a month instead of $15, and you will be the hostess 2 times during the 10-month period!

Please take a minute to view these files:
Stamping Club Information Sheet
Agreement Form

If you are interested in joining (we only have a few slots left!!), please EMAIL ME as soon as possible! You may choose your month to hostess, but it is on a first come, first served basis! This club starts on March 20th! Hope you can join the fun!

Katie Burke
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So You Wanna Be a Big Shot?

I hope you have enjoyed seeing some great projects using fabric and the Big Shot! Did you know that Sale-A-Bration is the BEST TIME to purchase a Big Shot? Just look at what you would get:

OPTION ONE:

1. Order Item 113439
   Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
   (includes Multipurpose Platform and Standard Cutting Pads!)
   
2. Pick and choose ANY of the following Big Shot dies to equal an additional $51.00:

• Sizzlits Dies (standard)
• Medium Sizzlits Dies
• Sizzlits 4-Pack Dies
• Bigz Dies
• Bigz Clear Dies
• Originals Dies

That's right - you can choose from ANY of the dies in the categories listed above and there are a TON of options!

When ordering Option One, you would receive the following benefits:

• $15.00 in FREE PRODUCT (your choice!) from the Stampin' Up! product line
• 1 free Level One Hostess Set (your choice!)
• 3 free Sale-A-Bration products (your choice!)

OPTION TWO:

Want even MORE FREE STUFF? Order Option One and then add on this FABULOUS Doctor's Bag!
Item 113474
Doctor's Bag

I own this bag myself and I love, love, LOVE it!!! It carries my Big Shot and dies and it has the most amazing pink lining on the inside. Very sturdy and wipes clean.

Ordering Option One and Option Two, you would receive the following benefits:

• $20.00 in FREE PRODUCT (your choice!) from the Stampin' Up! product line
• 1 free Level One Hostess Set (your choice!)
• 4 free Sale-A-Bration products (your choice!)

It is easy to continue building your order to earn free product!

• For every $50 you spend, you receive 1 FREE Sale-A-Bration set. NO LIMITS!
• Additional rewards based on the hostess awards chart found HERE.

Why not take advantage of Sale-A-Bration benefits and order your Big Shot today?!?! You can order 24/7 online at my WEBSITE by clicking shop now!

*Please note that you will be prompted to enter your Sale-A-Bration choices at checkout.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy weekend!








Katie Burke
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Big Shot Fabric Project - Ponytail Holder Instructions

Accessories

• Corduroy button
• Sizzix Big Shot
• Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die
• Fabric
• Needle and thread
• Ponytail elastic

Instructions

1. Die cut 10 large scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Cut off eight of the scallops from each scallop circle. Gather together across the flat side about 1/4" from edge, gathering all ten circles on the same double-thread. Tie off.
2. Die cut 10 small scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Gather the circles across three of the scallops on the same double-thread. Tie off.
3. To cover Corduroy button, die cut a small scallop circle, then cut off all scallops. Gather the fabric around the edge, place button in the middle, then gather up threads and tie off.
4. Attach ponytail elastic to back, then sew through all layers of fabric (including fabric around button), so fabric layers are connected to elastic.

I hope you have enjoyed this project series! Check back in the morning for information on owning your very own Big Shot and TONS OF FREE PRODUCT!!!


Have a Happy Day!!










Katie Burke
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Big Shot Fabric Project - Onesie Instructions

Accessories

• Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon
• Sizzix Big Shot
• Pennant Bigz XL die
• Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die
• 1" wide elastic
• Sewing machine and thread
• Baby onesie
• Fabric

Instructions

1. Die cut 12 pennants using Big Shot and Pennant Bigz XL die. Gather and adhere to 1" elastic using sewing machine and thread.
2. Die cut seven small scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die. Fold over five scallops and adhere to collar of onesie using sewing machine and thread.
3. Die cut 10 small scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die. Gather the circles across three of the scallops on the same double-thread. Tie off.
4. To create ribbon flowerette, tie a knot in the end of Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon, then tie a new knot every three inches.
5. Gather the ribbon in between each knot. Adhere ribbon to flower, then sew entire piece to onesie.
6. Wash and dry to give shabby-chic look.

I hope you enjoyed today's project! Check back tomorrow for instructions for this great project:

Have a Happy Day!!!

Katie Burke
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