Holiday Extravaganza Sale--1 Week Only

Oh, my goodness! Do I have some deals for you. I woke up today to a wonderful promotion from Stampin' Up! From now until November 30---1 WEEK ONLY---you can purchase some fantastic products and product bundles at an amazing savings.

You can purchase these through my online store or give me a call to place the order for you. I will be placing my order on Monday, November 30 after my Choose Your Own Christmas Adventure class. So, if you'd like to save on shipping, get me your order and payment before class starts at 6:30 pm.

Please note that all product prices will be honored even if there are backorders--with the exception of the Ultimate Stamper's Starter Kit. This kit is available only while supplies last.

I will be raffling off the Level 1 Patterned Pines stamp set for those who place an order of $30 or more during this promotion. For each $30 you spend, your name will be entered into the drawing. I will choose 1 winner. Already have the Patterened Pines stamp set? You can choose from my stamp basket.

Take a look:

Description	Discounted Price
120280 Framed with Love Bundle Framed with Love stamp set Full Heart punch	$21.95 Reg: $43.90
120281 Thank You Kindly Bundle Thank You Kindly stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$14.95 Reg: $29.90
120976 Thank You Kindly Bundle (French) Tous mes remerciements stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$14.95 Reg: $29.90
120282 Animal Crackers Bundle Animal Crackers stamp set Star Designer brads	$12.95 Reg: $25.90
120283 Corduroy Button Bundle Kraft Corduroy buttons Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons Summer Sun Corduroy buttons Basic Gray Corduroy buttons Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$24.88 Reg: $49.75
120284 Game Night Bundle Card Games stamp set Game Night stamp set	$20.45 Reg: $40.90
120285 Four Square Bundle Four Square stamp set Scallop Square punch	$15.45 Reg: $30.90
120286 Heart to Heart Bundle Love You Much stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$24.93 Reg: $49.85
120310 Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish) Te Quiero Mucho stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$24.93 Reg: $49.85
120311 Heart to Heart Bundle (French) J't'aime beaucoup stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$24.93 Reg: $49.85
120287 Chipboard Letter Bundle On Board Timeless Type On Board Loads of Letters	$12.95 Reg: $25.90
120288 Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon	$10.74 Reg: $17.90
120289 Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle* Best Wishes & More stamp set Eight Great Greetings stamp set On a Pedestal stamp set Earth Elements Stampin' Spots Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Flower Designer brads	$76.62 Reg: $127.70
120290 Build-A-Brad Bundle Calendar Alphabet stamp set Pewter Build-A-Brad Antique Brass Build-A-Brad	$24.51 Reg: $40.85
120291 Enjoy Every Moment Bundle Enjoy Every Moment stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$26.31 Reg: $43.85
120312 Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French) Profiter de chaque instant stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$26.31 Reg: $43.85
120292 Cheep Talk Bundle Cheep Talk stamp set Note cards Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons	$25.71 Reg: $42.85
120293 Sock Monkey Bundle Sock Monkey stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$35.31 Reg: $58.85
120313 Sock Monkey Bundle (French) Sing-chaussette stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$35.31 Reg: $58.85
120294 Alphabet Bundle Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set Lovely Letters stamp set	$52.74 Reg: $87.90
120295 Simply Said Bundle Simply Said stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$31.71 Reg: $52.85
120314 Simply Said Bundle (French) Amitié stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$31.71 Reg: $52.85
120296 On Board Bundle On Board So Tweet On Board Batch of Blooms On Board Essentials	$25.71 Reg: $42.85
120927 Christmas Décor Bundle #1 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red) Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$44.91 Reg: $74.85
120298 Christmas Décor Bundle #2 Holly Beary Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red) Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$44.91 Reg: $74.85
120299 Christmas Décor Bundle #3 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red) Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$44.91 Reg: $74.85
120300 For All You Do Bundle For All You Do stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$25.83 Reg: $36.90
120315 For All You Do Bundle (French) Merci pour tout stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$25.83 Reg: $36.90
120316 For All You Do Bundle (Spanish) Por todo lo que haces stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$25.83 Reg: $36.90
120301 Striped Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$33.41 Reg: $47.70
120302 Bling Bundle Sticky Pages Sticky Cuts Sweet Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter	$30.66 Reg: $43.80
120303 Fresh-Cut Bundle Fresh Cuts stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$26.50 Reg: $37.85
120317 Fresh-Cut Bundle (French) Fraicheur exuise stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$26.50 Reg: $37.85
120304 Pendant Note Bundle Pendant Park stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$27.90 Reg: $39.85
120318 Pendant Note Bundle (French) Adorable parc stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$27.90 Reg: $39.85
120319 Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish) Un dia en el parque stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$27.90 Reg: $39.85
120305 Sporting Bundle #1 Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements	$47.54 Reg: $67.90
120306 Sporting Bundle #2 Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements	$47.54 Reg: $67.90
120307 Sporting Bundle #3 Large Black Sporting Décor Elements Black Just Sports Décor Elements	$47.54 Reg: $67.90
114864 Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements	$27.97 Reg: $39.95
114863 Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements	$27.97 Reg: $39.95
112534 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$5.57 Reg: $7.95
112533 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$4.87 Reg: $6.95
112081 Scallop Square punch	$11.17 Reg: $15.95
113693 Full Heart punch	$11.17 Reg: $15.95
113694 Heart to Heart punch	$11.17 Reg: $15.95
112091 Scallop Edge punch	$11.17 Reg: $15.95
112571 Circle Designer brads	$4.17 Reg: $5.95
112579 Flower Designer brads	$4.17 Reg: $5.95
112572 Star Designer brads	$4.17 Reg: $5.95
114785 Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$27.97 Reg: $39.95
114786 Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$48.97 Reg: $69.95
114791 Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$27.97 Reg: $39.95
114792 Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$45.47 Reg: $64.95

*This bundle is only available while supplies last.

I started making this JOY Pennant banner last year some time and just never finished it! I had all the pieces cut and everything. I happened to come across it again when my friend Jennifer came over and helped clean up my stamp room. The paper used is now retired, but wouldn't the new Christmas Cocoa Specialty Paper found in the mini catalog look beautiful?!

The pennant is made by using the Pennant XL die for the Big Shot. The die also cuts the fun scalloped circles you see at the bottom of each pennant. The ribbon is from the Mistletoe ribbon found in the Holiday mini catalog.

I think I might jazz this up a bit by adding some rhinestone brads in the center of the small scallop circle and embossing the letters or use some red glitter. Not totally sure, but I'll have to play some!
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Cocoa Packets

These are some cute little cocoa packets I made for my MOPS group project this month. They are super easy to make and so adorable!

1. Take a business sized envelope and cut the bottom off at 5 1/2".
2. Cut the top part of the envelope at 2".
3. Cut a piece of designer paper to 1 3/4 x 3 7/8".
4. Stamp bottom piece of envelope as you wish. Run through your Paper Crimper.
5. Adhere Designer Paper piece to top off envelope and tie a piece of ribbon around it.
6. Stamp a greeting on the bottom part of your lid.
7. Add a cocoa, coffee, or cider packet to your envelope.

Choose Your Own Christmas Adventure!

I am excited to offer a new class on November 30. I am offering 3 different Christmas Projects that I couldn't fit into my Christmas Stamp Camp a couple weeks ago. You can choose to do one, two, or all 3 projects. Each one is priced individually. You may make up to two of each project. The class will begin as early as 5:00 for those of you who are able to make it then. The "normal" start time is 6:30 pm.

RSVP & Pre-payment is due by November 25.

Here are the projects:

Jingle All the Way Lighted Glass Block
Cost: $22 or $10 if you purchase your own glass block and lights
Approximate Time: 30 minutes

Details: I am giving you the option to purchase your own glass block and lights from a hobby store so that you can take advantage of any coupons or sales the store might offer. I am not able to use multiple 40% off coupons, so I'd have to pay full price. These are pre-drilled glass blocks.

The block I used is the mini, but you could definitely use the larger blocks. If you choose to purchase the mini block, you will want a string of 20 lights. If you choose the larger block, a string of 35 lights would work well. I will be purchasing the mini blocks for those of you who are paying the full price for the class.

Items to bring to class: Glass block and lights (optional), Stampin' Up! heat tool-- if you happen to have one!



JOY Wall Hanging
Cost: $8
Approximate Time: 30 minutes

Make this adorable hanging that uses a couple of Big Shot dies and the Merry Moments Designer Paper.

Items to bring to class: Paper Cutter, Adhesive





Box and Tags
Cost: $8
Approximate Time: 30-45 minutes

Learn to make this adorable see through box that will hold 40 Christmas Tags.

Items to bring to class: Paper cutter with scoring blade, Adhesive, Ornament Punch--if you happen to have one!

Lauren's Paper Display Board

Last December I held a class where we made paper display racks that hold your child's papers. You can see the ones the class made by clicking here.

Over the summer, Kyle's friend Austin and sister celebrated their birthdays at BounceU, so I made Lauren this paper display board using the fun and bright Razzleberry Lemonade designer paper. I used the Stampin' Up Beautiful Butterflies die for my Big Shot to add some fun and popped them up with Stampin' Dimensionals. The die cut letters are from the Stampin' Up Alphabet Simple letters dies. The ribbon used is the retired Purely Pomegranate Satin ribbon.

Microscope Glass Slide Ornament

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We made these adorable ornaments at my Christmas Stamp Camp on Saturday. The sample you see above is actually the one the ladies made. I had bought smaller slides from a craft store (1 1/2 x 1 1/2") for my sample, but had ordered 2 x 3 slides online for the camp.

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Most of the ladies did the Faux Diamond embossing technique on top of their image, but I forgot to do that in my sample. Adding the faux diamond technique adds so much Christmas-y sparkle.

Supplies:
Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, En Francais, Dasher
Inks: Classic--Always Artichoke, Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Very Vanilla, Merry Moments Dp (on backside)
Accessories: Silver Cording (in Holiday Mini catalog), Mistletoe Ribbon (Holiday Mini), Silver Beads Duo, Sticky Strip

Christmas Stamp Camp Bonus Projects

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Oh, we had so much fun at the Christmas Stamp Camp on Saturday! I had nine ladies join me to make 5 fabulous (if I do say so myself!) projects. You can see them in the post below.

Each year, I like to add some type of stamped bag and a gift for my girls who come. You can see what I made last year by clicking here. This year, I made (with Jennifer's help) these super cute Santa Bags and Santa Hershey Bar covers. Don't you love them?!

Both are super easy to make. After finishing the candy bar holder, I realized that my bags look kind of goofy with the white showing in the buckle. That doesn't really seem right. So, my directions below will have you make a black belt that goes all the way across. Also, you could make the candy bar holder longer so that it doesn't show the top and bottom of the candy bar.


Santa Gift Bag
Supplies: Whisper White cs, Basic Black cs, 1 ¼” circle punch, 1 3/8” square punch, Red gift bag, Merry Moments Designer Paper, Silver Cording, Big Shot Two Tags die, Christmas Punch stamp set (hostess only)

1. Cut a 3 x 10 ¼ strip of Whisper White. Distress sides using Cutter Kit or scissors.
   
2. Cut (2) 1 ½” x 3 ½” basic black for belt.
3. Cut (1) 2 ¾ x 2 ½” basic black for buckle. Use square punch or paper cutter to cut out middle.
4. Punch 3 basic black circles for buttons.

Santa Candy Bar Wrapper
Supplies: Hershey Bar, 5 ½ x 7 ¼”Real Red cs, Whisper White cs (1 ½ x 7 ¼. 1 ½ x 5 ½), Basic Black cs (1 x 7 ¼, scraps), ½” circle punch, Stampin Dimensionals.

1. Score red cardstock with 5 ½ at top at 2 ¼, 2 ½, 4 ¾, and 5”.
2. Apply adhesive to one flap and wrap this around your candy bar.
3. Score the same as above for the Black piece and the longer white piece.
4. Tear both edges of shorter white and the top edge of the longer white.
5. Adhere the shorter white down the middle of your Santa’s body.
6. Apply adhesive to back of longer white piece and wrap around bottom edge of your Santa’s body.
7. Apply adhesive to back of black piece and wrap around middle of Santa’s body.
8. Cut a 1 ¼” square from Basic Black cs and adhere to middle of belt.
9. Punch 3 ½” black circles and attach to white strip using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Christmas Stamp Camp--Nov. 7!

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I am finally finished with the projects for my 4th annual Christmas Stamp Camp! I will post a picture of the projects as soon as I find the camera cable to my computer! Ahh! I have looked everywhere!

Date: Saturday, November 7
Time: 9:30 am - 1:30
Cost: $25 and a dish to share
RSVP : November 4

**If I have more than 10 people sign up for camp, I will add a 2nd time as I've done in the past--12:00-3:30.

• a Christmas Planner
• Notepad from a file folder
• Decorative Tile using Stampin' Up's stencils
• Magnetic Tic Tac Toe
• a beautiful ornament made from glass microscope slides

This year will be a little different from years past. Instead of me stressing out about providing lunch, we are going to have a potluck! I will provide pop, ice, water, plates, napkins, etc. Everyone else should bring a dish.

Here are the Deals of the Week for this week! Don't miss out. Order before Monday the 26th at 11:50.

Item	Description	Special Price
114348	Basic Jumbo grommets	$4.49
109857	Mini Library clips	$8.99
112571	Circle Designer brads	$3.99
112581	1/2" Library clips	$3.99

Deals of the Week #2

Oh, my! Such good deals for the BIG SHOT!! I can't believe it.

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Special Price
115961	200	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$42.95	$25.99
114515	195	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$11.95	$5.99
116760	201	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$39.95	$25.49

Deal ends next Monday, October 19 at 11:50 am! Don't miss out!
Shop at my online store by clicking here.

Deals of the Week are Back!

Okay, I truly must be living in a cave! I totally missed that Stampin' Up! is offering Deals of the Week in October. I'm so sorry!

So, here's Deal #1:

Item	Description	Special Price
109183	Trio Flower punch	$10.99
109041	5-Petal Flower punch	$10.99
110709	My Way punch	$11.99

So, here's how it works. Deals of the week will be announced by noon on each Monday in October. You have until the following Monday at 11:50 to order the deal (1o minutes before the next deal goes live). You can place your order online through my website: www.carrieclary.stampinup.net. I will do my best to post the Deals of the Week here on my blog each Monday, but you can always find them on my website.

Deals of the Week Dates:

• Deal #1: Thursday, October 1, 2009---Ends October 12
  
• Deal #2: Monday, October 12, 2009---Ends October 19
  
• Deal #3: Monday, October 19, 2009---Ends October 26
  
• Deal #4: Monday, October 26, 2009---Ends October 31--can order until midnight
  

This deal #1 will end at 11:50 on Monday, October 12. Don't miss out!

Chocolate for the Teacher

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I made this cute little tin of candy for my son's kindergarten teacher. I found the tin in the Dollar Spot. I used the beautiful Autumn Meadows designer paper from the Holiday Mini to line the bottom. The tag is made from the Stampin' Up! Two Tags die for the Big Shot. I filled the tin with autumn colored Hershey Kisses and Resee Cups.

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I added a pack of 3x3 cards that I made using the Autumn Splendor stamp set also found in the Holiday Mini. The greetings are from the Fundamental Phrases stamp set. You might remember that I made another set of 3x3 cards for the teacher earlier in the school year. I plan on making a set for each season/holiday throughout the year.

Recipe
Stamps: Autumn Splendor, Fundamental Phrases
Inks: Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Soft Suede, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Autumn Meadows DP (bottom of tin), Very Vanilla
Other: Dusty Durango Polka Dot grosgrain ribbon, Chocolate Chip Striped Ribbon, Linen Thread, Metallic Eyelets,

Skittles Pouch

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This is a quick and easy little pouch that will hold snack size Skittles, M&M's, and Resee's Cups.

Directions:

1. Cut an 8 1/2" x 3 1/4" piece of cardstock. Score at 4 and 4 1/2. Fold along score lines.
2. Use Scallop Edge punch along top edges, if desired.
3. Adhere a 3 x 3 1/4" piece of Designer Paper to the front.
4. Use Horizontal Slot punch or a circle punch, to make space to tie your ribbon through/
5. Embellish with stamped image(s) as you wish.

Pencil Holder

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I've made some pencil pouches before that are similar to the pixy stick holder found here, but saw this new version in one of the SU catalogs.

I cut a scallop circle from the large scallop circle die for the Big Shot from the Cast-a-Spell designer paper found in the Holiday Mini. I stamped some images from the Pirate Party stamp set in Basic Gray and Elegant Eggplant ink and layered it with some circle punches. I punched a 1/4" circle at the top and tied my Old Olive 5/8 grosgrain ribbon in a knot. To hold the 3 pencils together, I tied some black gingham ribbon around them. You will want to have your 1/4" hole at the top somewhat close to the top of the pencils so that they don't just fall out of your holder.

On to Halloween Projects!

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It's that time of year---fall and Halloween time! I am going to share some quick and easy projects that can be made for your your family, co-workers, or as class treats. I haven't decided exactly what I am going to make for Kyle's class this year. Here's a quick project that can be adapted to any size candy bar.



Isn't it cute?! This is a giant Hershey's bar. I wrapped a 6 3/4" x 8" piece of Cast a Spell designer paper (found in the Holiday Mini) around 4.4 oz candy bar. I adhered it with Snail. Now that Kyle is a bit older, I'm finding that I need more "big boy" stamp sets. I bought the set Just Jawing to use when I thought Kyle was having a Pirate party. It can seem a bit "girly", but you can always cover the heart eyes with punched stars or circles.

I colored the eyes with my Elegant Eggplant marker and then added some fun purple glitter from the Fine Cosmo glitter collection. Just be careful where your glue goes because unlike Dazzling Diamonds glitter, the colored glitter is very noticeable!

Ribbon of Hope Class by Mail Kit

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of all women who have fought the battle against breast cancer, I am offering this Card Kit. I will be donating $2 from every kit sold to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

You can pre-order your kit until October 12. The kits will be ready for pick-up (or mailed for an additional $4) beginning October 20. I apologize for having the ready date so late in October, but this was a project I just decided to do after seeing some great samples by Patty Bennet and Jill Hilliard. Next year I will be sure to get my act together ahead of time!

So, what's in the kit? You have two options:

#1 Receive the supplies needed to make 10 cards (2 of 5 designs) plus envelopes--this includes the Big Shot pieces as well as all the various oval punched pieces. You will receive a printout with pictures of the cards and quick instructions on how to make each one. You will not receive the stamped images as this is against Stampin' Up! policy. You can substitute a stamp set you already have.
Cost: $15

#2 All the above plus the Ribbon of Hope stamp ($7.95) and the Thinking of You stamp set ($13.95) for $38.

You will need some basic supplies to complete the cards as instructed:
Paper cutter Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Melon Mambo ink pad, Stampin' Sponge Stampin' Dimensionals, Mat Pack (for piercing scallops and making holes for brads)

More Club Swaps

Here are 3 more swaps from Club:


Made by Michelle


Made by Kimberly


Made by Leslie

Previously Owned Stamp Sale

Yes, it's that time! I am having my Previously Owned Stamp Sale (formerly known as Used Stamp Sale, but since not everything is actually used, I changed the name)! I have over 100 sets for sale as well as retired Simply Scrappin' Kits, ribbons, die cut boxes, Designer Paper, etc.---all at an excellent price! Don't miss out. Invite your friends and get here early!

Times:
Friday, October 2 ---6:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday, October 3 ---1:00 - 3:00 pm

I price my sets and retired accessories at a pretty good price, but this year I am adding an extra incentive:

When you place an order on the day of the sale, you will receive 20% of your order (*before shipping and tax) in Stampin' Bucks. You use these Stampin' Bucks to purchase any of my used/retired items for sale. So, if you were to place an order of $25*, you would get $5 in Stampin' Bucks to spend.

*All orders will be placed together and shipped to my Miamisburg home. You will be notified when you orders are available for pick up.
*Stampin' Bucks earned must by used by the end of the sale on Saturday.

Club Swaps

Here are a few swaps from our last Scrappin' Club meeting:

Made by Jen


Made by Pam:


Made by Connie:

Stampin' Up! Build-a-Bear

Oh, my goodness! I am loving these new Build-a-Bear products in the new Holiday Mini! At first glance, I didn't think I would need these BAB dies for the Big Shot, but when I started seeing all of these adorable samples pop up, I knew I couldn't be left out of the fun!

To get started, you will want to order the Stampin' Up! Bear die (#117977) and the Beary Essentials die (#117978). The Beary Essentials die has the skirt, pants, shirt, jacket, and shoes. If you want a few more accessories for your bears, there are two sizzlits that have hats, bow, bags, etc. To make the fun patterned clothes, you are going to want the Pawsitively Prints designer paper (#118060). It has plaid, striped, argyle, and jean "material" that's just perfect for making clothes.

To make these super cute holiday bears, you can choose from the Beary Merry die (#117980) and the Kooky Spooky die (#117979). Or, do what I did and buy them all!