I love Stampin’ Up! Big Shot dies!  And the Top Note Bigz Die is so versatile.  I used it here to create this adorable purse and tucked a gift card in the top.  Using dies allows me to make complicated-looking projects in a snap.  I created the purse by die-cutting Be of Good Cheer holiday paper in my Big Shot Die-cutting Machine with the Top Note die and then folding it down the top.  With a couple of quick snips the purse was complete.  Stay tuned this week for a video tutorial on making this cute purse.

Here it is without the gift card:

One of the many advantages of being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator is having access to exclusive ideas provided by my upline which is where I got this cute purse idea.  Now is a great time to become a demonstrator – whether it’s just to enjoy the discount and exclusive content or  to start your own business – and receive a full set of stamp pads (10!) absolutely FREE.  And you create your own starter kit too!

REMEMBER: 2-WAYS TO GET A SET OF STAMP PADS (a$49.95 value) FOR FREE!  1. Place an order or host a workshop of $450 or more. OR 2. Join my team of stamping friends for just $99 and enjoy all the benefits of membership.  (Offer available now until December 16th.)

Enjoy!  Julie

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Wacky Wishes (hostess set) w-#126410, c-#126412

Ink: Cherry Cobbler #126966

Paper:  Be of Good Cheer #126896, Cherry Cobbler cardstock #119685, Very Vanilla cardstock #101650

Extras: Top Note Bigz Die #113463, Big Shot Die-cutting Machine #113439, Naturals Buttons #127554, Vintage Trinkets #118764,  Gumball Green Stitched Satin Ribbon #126848

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