Ink: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive
Paper: Perfect Plum, Old Olive, Whisper White, Cast-a-Spell Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Tag Corner and Scallop Edge Punches, Square Ice Brads, Paper Piercing Tool




| Item | Page | Description | Regular Price | Special Price |
| 116214 | 174 | Princess Party Kit | $15.95 | $9.99 |
| 116213 | 175 | Pirate Party Kit | $15.95 | $9.99 |
The Christmas Card Christmas cards originated in England over 150 years ago. "You cannot reach perfection though you try however hard to there's always one more friend or so you should have sent a card to," wrote Richard Armour. Sir Henry Cole knew exactly what Armour was saying. The founder of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London had so many Christmas greetings to send that handwriting them was impossible. Yet he wanted to make his friends aware of the need to help the destitute on that holiday.
The answer. In the year 1843, Sir Henry commissioned John Calcott Horsley to paint a card showing the feeding and clothing of the poor. A center panel displayed a happy family embracing one another, sipping wine and enjoying the festivities. (So much for good intentions. The card drew criticism because showing a child enjoying a sip of wine was considered "fostering the moral corruption of children.") "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You" was printed on that first card. Legend says Sir Henry didn't send any cards the following year, but the custom became popular anyway.
Holiday cards designed by Kate Greenaway, the Victorian children's writer and illustrator and Frances Brundage and Ellen H. Clapsaddle, were favorites in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Most were elaborate , decorated with fringe, silk and satin. Some were shaped liked fans and crescents; others were cut into the shapes of bells, birds, candles and even plum puddings. Some folded like maps or fitted together as puzzles; other squealed or squeaked. Pop-up Cards reveled tiny mangers or skaters with flying scarves gliding around a mirrored pond.





Item | Page | Description | Regular Price | Special Price |
| 114348 | 179 | Basic Jumbo grommets | $6.95 | $4.49 |
| 109857 | 179 | Mini Library clips | $12.95 | $8.99 |
| 112571 | 179 | Circle Designer brads | $5.95 | $3.99 |
| 112581 | 179 | 1/2" Library clips | $6.95 | $3.99 |


And just a note concerning the napkin ring. Not only does it make a cute napkin ring, but you can use this little element as a layer on a card. It's shape makes a lovely border. And don't forget that the Big Shot cuts many materials in addition to paper and card stock. So you can create the same die cuts with fabric, felt, thin wood, metal, and many more materials. Endless creativity! Stock up now while the deals on dies are so good. This Deal of the Week expires next Monday, October 19th at 12:00 noon MT. Click here to purchase now.
So what can you do with the Perfect Setting Die that is on sale with this week's Deal of the Week? I'm glad you asked! Here is one of many uses: cupcake holders. These darling holders were made by cutting out the Cast a Spell Designer Series Paper with the Perfect Setting Die. As you can see, it makes for perfect cup cakes!
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 |
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Digital+ Starter Kit Contents:

| No One Like You Simply Sent Card Kit, item #14598 | |
| Price: $42.95 | |
| Kit includes: After you have made your 10 lovely cards, you still have plenty of ink and award-winning stamps to make more! You can then order the same card stocks or maybe some different colors for a different look. Add a few more stamps if you like to expand your options, and you are on your way to making ALL your own greeting cards! | |



Week 1 Deals of the Week
| Item | Description | Special Price |
| 109183 | Trio Flower punch | $10.99 |
| 109041 | 5-Petal Flower punch | $10.99 |
| 110709 | My Way punch | $11.99 |
