Have you tried our Sizzix Big Shot yet??? Well, there's even more of a reason to use it now!! How about making your own quilt, purse, hair accessories, clothes, home decor??? The possibilities are endless. It will save you time and money. You'll make no mistakes when you use the Big Shot and our exclusive dies. Here are just a few projects you can create with the Big Shot!!
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Lorraine
Quilt Square
Supplies:
•Sizzix Big Shot
•5-Point 3D Star Bigz die
•Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die
•Background fabric (two 10" x 10" squares)
•10" x 10" square 100% cotton batting
•Ric-rac (6")
•Sewing machine and thread
Instructions:
1.Die cut four pieces of fabric using Big Shot and 5-Point 3D Star Bigz die. Round off hard edges. 2.Die cut two large scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die.
3.Die cut one small scallop circle using Big Shot and Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die.
4.Insert cotton batting between two squares of background fabric and sew together using sewing machine and thread.
5.Sew four flower petals (from 5-Point 3D Star Bigz die) to square. Fold large scallop circle in half and adhere to bottom of flower petals.
6.Fold small scallop circle in half, then fold over part way to create one gather. Adhere to bottom of flower using sewing machine and thread.
7.Adhere ric-rac stem to square using sewing machine and thread.
8.Create leaf by cutting large scallop circle in half, then folding inner edge, and sewing each half on square.
9.Wash and dry to give shabby-chic look.
Ponytail Holder
Supplies:
•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.
Headband
Supplies:•Corduroy button
•Sizzix Big Shot
•Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die
•Fabric
•Needle and thread
•Headband
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 10 circles on the same double-thread. Tie off.
2.Die cut eight 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.Die cut four small scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Fold circles in half, then in half again. Gather together across the bottom, gathering all four circles on the same double-thread. Tie off.
4.Layer scallop circles and sew together.
5.Attach Corduroy button through center.
6.Die cut small scallop circle using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Adhere to bottom of layered fabric pieces.
7.Cut two strips of fabric and adhere over headband to secure scallop circle flower to headband.
Onesie
Supplies:
•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. Gather the ribbon in between each knot.
5.Adhere ribbon to flower, then sew entire piece to onesie.
6.Wash and dry to give shabby-chic look.
Memo Board
Supplies:•Soft Suede polka dot grosgrain ribbon
•Linen thread
•5/8" Jumbo brads
•Sizzix Big Shot
•Lattice Bigz die
•Beautiful Butterflies Bigz die
•18" x 18" artist canvas
•Background fabric (2/3 yard)
•Push pins
•Thumbtacks
Instructions:1.Adhere background fabric to canvas.
2.Die cut lattice shapes from fabric using Big Shot and Lattice Bigz die. Adhere to fabric in rows. 3.Adhere Soft Suede polka dot grosgrain ribbon to fabric in crisscross pattern. Attach 5/8" Jumbo brads where ribbon intersects. Adhere Soft Suede polka dot grosgrain ribbon around outside edges of canvas.
4.Die cut six large and six small butterflies using Big Shot and Beautiful Butterflies Bigz die. Create double-sided butterflies by adhering butterflies together, resulting in three large and three small double-sided butterflies. Tie linen thread around the middle leaving two long ends for antennae. Attach butterflies to canvas using push pins.
Designed by Edra Jandro/made by Lorraine
Designed by Joyce Cram/made by Lorraine
Designed by Joyce Cram/made by Lorraine
Designed & Created by Rosemarrie Gonzalez
Designed & Created by Lorraine Castellon-Rowe. I got this great layout from Dawn Olchefske. You can see her original card by clicking 
Hope your Valentine's Day is full of sweet surprises!
Swap Made by Edra Jandro
This is cutie patootie Rosie Gonzalez. She brought all the fabric and the instructions to make this absolutely fabulous fabric flower pin!! OMG... this is soooooooooooooooo easy to make. Click this link to watch the instructional video: 
The fabric Rosie chose matched my purse perfectly so here's Rosie modeling the fabric flower pin on my purse. Isn't it so stinkin' cute??!!
Here's a picture of the large pin as seen above, with another one I made using a smaller fabric flower. 
This pin was created using our Big Shot and the Bigz XL Flower Folds Die. 
And...this was my make & take card. I got the idea for this card from a card I saw on Ilina Crouse's blog. You can see her card here: 
