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HUGE Stampin' Up! Sale

This post will remain at the top until November 30th.  Scroll down to see additional posts during November 23rd - November 30th.

 

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Dates: November 23-30, 2009

Things to Remember:

• The sale begins Monday, November 23, 2009, 12:01 AM (MT), and ends Monday November 30, 2009, 11:50 PM (MT).
• Discounts range between 30 percent and 50 percent.
• For online orders, discounts will be shown in the shopping bag at checkout.
• Our Distribution Center will be closed on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, 2009, for the US Thanksgiving holiday. No orders will ship on those days.

Product Offering:

Item	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
120280	Framed with Love Bundle Framed with Love stamp set Full Heart punch	$43.90	$21.95
120281	Thank You Kindly Bundle Thank You Kindly stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$29.90	$14.95
120976	Thank You Kindly Bundle (French) Tous mes remerciements stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$29.90	$14.95
120282	Animal Crackers Bundle Animal Crackers stamp set Star Designer brads	$25.90	$12.95
120283	Corduroy Button Bundle Kraft Corduroy buttons Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons Summer Sun Corduroy buttons Basic Gray Corduroy buttons Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$49.75	$24.88
120284	Game Night Bundle Card Games stamp set Game Night stamp set	$40.90	$20.45
120285	Four Square Bundle Four Square stamp set Scallop Square punch	$30.90	$15.45
120286	Heart to Heart Bundle Love You Much stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120310	Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish) Te Quiero Mucho stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120311	Heart to Heart Bundle (French) J't'aime beaucoup stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120287	Chipboard Letter Bundle On Board Timeless Type On Board Loads of Letters	$25.90	$12.95
120288	Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon	$17.90	$10.74
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	$127.70	$76.62
120290	Build-A-Brad Bundle Calendar Alphabet stamp set Pewter Build-A-Brad Antique Brass Build-A-Brad	$40.85	$24.51
120291	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle Enjoy Every Moment stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$43.85	$26.31
120312	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French) Profiter de chaque instant stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$43.85	$26.31
120292	Cheep Talk Bundle Cheep Talk stamp set Note cards Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons	$42.85	$25.71
120293	Sock Monkey Bundle Sock Monkey stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$58.85	$35.31
120313	Sock Monkey Bundle (French) Sing-chaussette stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$58.85	$35.31
120294	Alphabet Bundle Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set Lovely Letters stamp set	$87.90	$52.74
120295	Simply Said Bundle Simply Said stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$52.85	$31.71
120314	Simply Said Bundle (French) Amitié stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$52.85	$31.71
120296	On Board Bundle On Board So Tweet On Board Batch of Blooms On Board Essentials	$42.85	$25.71
120927	Christmas Décor Bundle #1 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red) Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120298	Christmas Décor Bundle #2 Holly Beary Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red) Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
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	$74.85	$44.91
120300	For All You Do Bundle For All You Do stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120315	For All You Do Bundle (French) Merci pour tout stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120316	For All You Do Bundle (Spanish) Por todo lo que haces stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
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	$47.73	$33.41
120302	Bling Bundle Sticky Pages Sticky Cuts Sweet Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter	$43.80	$30.66
120303	Fresh-Cut Bundle Fresh Cuts stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$37.85	$26.50
120317	Fresh-Cut Bundle (French) Fraicheur exuise stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$37.85	$26.50
120304	Pendant Note Bundle Pendant Park stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120318	Pendant Note Bundle (French) Adorable parc stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120319	Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish) Un dia en el parque stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120305	Sporting Bundle #1 Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
120306	Sporting Bundle #2 Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
120307	Sporting Bundle #3 Large Black Sporting Décor Elements Black Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
114864	Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114863	Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
112534	5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$7.95	$5.57
112533	5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$6.95	$4.87
112081	Scallop Square punch	$15.95	$11.17
113693	Full Heart punch	$15.95	$11.17
113694	Heart to Heart punch	$15.95	$11.17
112091	Scallop Edge punch	$15.95	$11.17
112571	Circle Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
112579	Flower Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
112572	Star Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
114785	Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114786	Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$69.95	$48.97
114791	Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114792	Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$64.95	$45.47

  *This bundle is only available while supplies last.

Q: Are sale items only while supplies last?
A: With the exception of the Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle, all sale prices will be honored through the sales period, even if items go on backorder. Please note: The Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle is only available in a limited quantity; if we run out of any of the products included in this bundle, the bundle will no longer be available and the sale price will no longer be honored.

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Thanks~Dawn O

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DOstamperSTARS Swaps: Berry Christmas & Birds!

Here are a couple of DOstamperSTARS swaps that feature Birds!  One is from the Berry Christmas stamp set and the other features a punch art bird.

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DOstamperSTARS Holiday Swaps: Santa and Reindeers!

More DOstamperSTARS Holiday Swaps!  The first card uses Stampin' Up!'s Jolliest Time of the Year stamp set.  The second card uses the Holiday Line Up stamp set

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DOstamperSTARS Holiday Swaps: Delightful Decorations

Here's some swap cards from my DOstamperSTARS team.  These three cards use the Delightful Decorations Stamp Set & Ornament Punch from the 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog.

 
 
 

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DOstamperSTARS Swaps: Dasher & Pines

More DOstamperSTARS Holiday Swaps!  Stampin' Up!'s Sahara Sand sets both of these cards off very well.  The first card using the new and very popular Dasher stamp.  The second card uses the Hostess Level I stamp set from the 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog, Patterned Pines.

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DOstamperSTARS Swaps: Scallop Punch & Top Note Pumpkins

Here's a couple of "PUMPKIN" DOstamperSTARS swap cards using Stampin' Up!'s Top Note Die & Scallop Circle Punch.

I know that the greeting is for Halloween, but if you switch it out for a Thanksgiving greeting it would make a darling Thanksgiving card!

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Half Cut Ornament Window Card

Here's a fun card that features a unique fold and half cut ornament shape using the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and Stampin' Up!'s Mover & Shaper XL Die (#114506) and Holiday Window Dies (#116821).

Here's a quick video on how to die cut a half window: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1AlCgzGZeQ

 
 

Supplies Used: Grateful Greetings, Old Olive Cardstock and Ink, Real Red Cardstock, Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit (for the pattern paper), Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Mover & Shaper XL Die, Holiday Window, Ornament Punch, Sleigh Bells Ribbon

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Double Ornament Window Card Video

I've received several "How'd she DO that?" inquires for a card I posted a few weeks ago using Stampin' Up!'s Mover & Shaper Die (#114506) with the Holiday Windows (#116821) (found in the 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog)

Here's a quick video tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PJTCiMCwLU

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Tour De Freaks November Blog Hop Tour: Gift Giving!

Welcome to the November Tour de Freak Blog Hop tour which officially starts November 20th!  We are so excited that you have joined us today on our Sixth Blog Tour.  This month we are featuring Gift Giving Ideas!  

Our tour is nice and short and features some of your favorite Control Freaks Stampers. You may have come here by way of Erin's Blog.  If so, welcome!  At the end of my post you will be directed to the next stop so make sure to keep on reading and don’t forget to click through on to the fabulous blog of Janine Tinklenberg.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the tour!

I decided to feature Gift Packaging.  You know...all those little things you find at the $ store.  Well - you need something FUN to put them in.

First up - Lotion and Nail Care

Luckily these products match Stampin' Up!'s Orchid Opulence cardstock and Ink! 

For the nail care gift, I just altered the package label and added some Organza Ribbon and silver cording. 

For the lotion, I made a 2-4-6-8 box (from 8 1/2 x 11).  Stenciled the snowflakes with Orchid Opulence ink using the Vintage Ornaments II stencil and a sponge.

TIP:  decorate the cardstock before scoring or cutting.

The white snowflake is die cut using the Merry Details Sizzlets Die and attached with a Ice Circle Rhinestone Brad.

Now..something for the kids.  Penguin lotion, notes and ornaments!

I found these adorable Penguin items at the $ store and just had to have them!  I thought - not only would they make great stocking stuffers, but that I could make some matching punch art ornaments. 

OK - so you have to know...I've never made my own punch art.  I mostly just copy others and have been amazed by their creativity.  SO....

Viola - Aren't these stickin' cute?!  I can't believe how adorable they turned out.  They even got husband approval.  I made them into ornaments to attach to the packaging.

I used vellum cardstock to wrap both of these gifts.  I made a vellum open "envelope" for the post-it notes

For the Lotion - I just wrapped vellum around the bottle, leaving a couple inches at the top.  Scrunched the top together and wrapped in Tempting Turqoise Ribbon and attached the penguin ornament!

I thought about stamping on the vellum (which would be cute), but I liked seeing the item through the vellum.  Sometimes less is more!

Well, that's it for me.  I hope you enjoyed this stop on the Tour De Freaks Tour.  Be sure to visit the next stop with Janine Tinklenberg.  We look forward to seeing you again on December 20th for our next Tour de Freaks Blog Tour!

 

 

Tour De Freaks Coming November 20th: Holiday Gifts!

Are you ready for another fabulous Blog Tour from the talented Control Freaks Stampers?

Be here Friday morning to see some amazing creations for the HOLIDAYS!

See you soon!

Nov Technique: Punch Art Pumpkins

Here's another card from this month's Technqiue Tuesday Class featuring punch art. 

The pumpkin was made with the Wide Oval and Word Window Punches.  The circles at the bottom of the card are made with the Slit Punch (push all the way in).  Then fold backwards and "back" with a piece of Really Rust - very clever.  I can say that, because I didn't invent it.

Supplies:  Teeny Tiny Wishes, Chocolate Chip, Real Rust, Tempting Turquoise, Confetti Cream Cardstock, Chocolate Chip Ink, Stampin' Sponges, Punches: Wide Oval, Word Window, Modern Label, Slit, Stampin' Dimensionals

Enjoy~Dawn O

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November Technqiue: Vintage Ornaments Stencils

Did you know that Stampin' Up! carries Stencils?  Well we do!  You'll find them in the current Definitely Decorative Catalog (pg 28-31).  For the card below, we used Vintage Ornaments I (#117580) and Vintage Ornaments II (#118141)

STENCILS
I received this card from Angela McKay at Founders Circle.  I instantly fell in love with it and knew I would be featuring it in one of my Technqiue Classes.  Isn't it gorgeous?

Supplies:  Berry Christmas #116509, Christmas Greetings #115448, Kraft Cardstock, Soft Suede Cardstock & Ink, Rich Razzleberry Ink, Tempting Turquoise Ink, Vintage Ornament I & II Stencils, Shimmer Paint - Platinum, Stampin' Sponges, Sponge Daubers, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Clear Rhinestone Brads

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Dates: November 1, 2009-January 4, 2010

Details: You'll love the convenience of our Holiday Gift-Giving Guide! With gift ideas for kids, teens, neighbors, and more, it's your one-stop shop for all your holiday needs.

When you spend $50 on products in the guide, you'll get a Décor Elements for FREE (up to a $16.95 value)!

Download Holiday Gift Giving Guide

Things to Remember:

• There is no limit to the number of free Décor Elements you can earn. For every $50 purchased from the Gift-Giving Guide, you will receive a free Décor Element valued at $16.95 or less.
• Upon spending $50 in qualifying merchandise, you may enter the Décor Element of your choice. If you forget to enter the free Décor Element, Online Ordering will prompt you to add your free item.
• Deadlines:
  • Phone: Monday, January 4, 2010; 6:50 PM (MT)
  • Online Ordering: Monday, January 4, 2010; 11:50 PM (MT)

FAQs
Q: Can a customer earn more than one FREE Décor Element?
A: Yes! For every $50 a customer spends on products in the Gift-Giving Guide, she can choose a Décor Element valued up to $16.95.

Q: Does a customer have to spend $50 on products in the Gift-Giving Guide to qualify or can she spend $50 on any Stampin' Up! products?
A: In order to qualify for the free Décor Element, a customer must purchase $50 worth of products from the Gift-Giving Guide.

Q: If a product is shown in the Gift-Giving Guide, but is not listed, does that product qualify for the promotion?
A: No. Only products listed in the Gift-Giving Guide qualify for the promotion.

Have fun shopping~Dawn O

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Fall/Winter Stamp-a-Stack Cards & Next Stamp Camp 11/21

Here's some pictures from my last Stamp Camp featuring Fall & Winter Cards. 

Supplies:  Bright Blessings Wheel & Falling Leaves stamp set, Very Vanilla, More Mustard, Really Rust & Elegant Eggplant Cardstock & Ink, Close to Cocoa ink & Sponge, Ink Refills=Elegant Eggplant, More Mustard, Really Rust, Old Olive, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Leaves #2 Die, Cord Adhesive Contact Paper, Blank Jumbo Ink Cartridge

 

Supplies use:  Falling Leaves, Autumn Days, Little Boo, Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp sets, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Really Rust, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip & Basic Black Ink, 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in Chocolate Chip, Old Olive & Pumpkin Pie, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals.

 

Supplies used: Gifts of Christmas stamp set, Real Red, Whisper White and Brushed Silver Cardstock, Versamark Ink, Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Silver Brads, Three For You Punch, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Top Note Die

 

Next Stamp Camp:

Theme:  3rd Annual Holiday Stamp-A-Stack 
Date: Saturday, November 21st.
Time: Hours are Open House Style 9:30am to 4:00pm.  I recommend coming either in the morning or the afternoon (crossing over for lunch)

Check one more thing off your list for the holidays...create 4 cards of 9 holiday card designs!  Fee includes lunch and all supplies to create 36 cards!

FEE:  $55 ($50 for club members, $45 for DOstamperSTARS)
Optional Add-On:  40 Envelopes for only $7 (includes 10% discount)

NOTE:  seating is limited for this event...so sign up fast! (already half filled)

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Last Stampin' Up!Deal of the Week Ends 10/31: Pirates & Princesses!

Last Stampin' Up! Deal of the Week - ONLY until October 31st!!

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

 

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Herringbone Technique Video

I'm finally getting around to posting my video for the Herringbone Technique, which I used on the focal point of this card.  This is such a beautiful, yet easy technique to do!  My stamping club members LOVED it!

 
 
Supplies needed for the Herringbone technique, Carpet Tape (found at hardware store), strips of Designer Series Paper (I used Stampin' Up!'s Autumn Meadows from the Holiday Mini Catalog) and scissors...that's it!!

Hope the video answers all your questions!  If you're unable to view it, click this link to watch it:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6oJ7GEMbmM

Enjoy~Dawn O
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10/23/09: Fall & Winter Celebrations Stamp-A-Stack

You won't want to miss my next Stamp-A-Stack!!  I've got a couple spots left.  The projects are sooo cute!

Here's one of the projects we'll be doing...

  
Download:  Registration Form

Date:  Friday, October 23rd
Time:  6:30 to 9:30pm
Location:  Waverly Knights of Columbus Hall

RVSP:  Contact Dawn to Register

• Make 3 cards of 5 designs
• 2 designs Fall/Halloween 
• 3 designs Christmas
• DOOR PRIZES!!!
• Bring your own beverage
• No stamping experience necessary

Fee: $30.00 ($25 for DOstamperSTARS)
"To Go" Option: add $5.00 if shipping is necessary
Optional Add-on: $7.00 for 40 envelopes (includes a 10% disc)

 

Big Shot Project: Table Setting Pumpkins and more!

With Stampin' Up!'s new Table Setting die featured in the Holiday Mini Catalog, you can create more than just items for your table.  When you think outside of the box, you can come up with lots of creative uses for it.

Here I used the swirl shape to create some darling pumpkins...

The swirl pumpkin shapes, leaves and even the stems are from the Table Setting Die.  The stems are just snips of the swirl shape cut from Chocolate Chip Cardstock.

Supplies:  Grateful Greetings stamp set (from Holiday Mini), Very Vanilla, Kraft, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip and Old Olive cardstock, Old Olive Patterns DSP, Chocolate Chip Ink, My Way Punch (to create the "tails" on the greeting), Big Shot, Table Setting Die, Stampin' Dimensionals

Get your own Table Setting Die for ONLY $10 when you hostess a $250 or more party now thru November 30th!  See details here.  Contact me to schedule your own in-home party!!

Enjoy~Dawn O
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Tour De Freaks October Blog Hop Tour!

Welcome to the October Tour de Freak tour which officially starts October 20th!  We are so excited that you have joined us today on our fifth Blog Tour.  This month we are featuring Christmas Cards!  

Our tour is nice and short and features some of your favorite Control Freaks Stampers.  I'm stop #9, but you may have come here by way of Erin's Blog.  If so, welcome!  At the end of my post you will be directed to the next stop so make sure to keep on reading and don’t forget to click through on to Shona Watson's blog.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the tour!

I'm starting off with Stampin' Up!'s newest product...My Digital Studio!  I used elements from the Christmas Jingle Designer Kit, Old Saint Nick Stamp set (not in our main catalog) and Alpine Ribbon.  The first image is the digital image and the second is a photo of my printed card.

 

 

Here's another one that I did in Real Red.  Then I wondered what it would look like with the colors reversed.

 

Here they are printed out. 

 

I printed all three My Digital Studio cards on my own printer which does print border to border.  If you do want to print from your own computer, beware of the following: 

1)  The Real Red card took a LOT of my ink cartridge.  
2)  The printed color does not match Stampin' Up! Real Red. 
3)  If you want to do "hybrd" papercrafting (printing and adding "real-live" embellishment), the colors are not guaranteed to match.

Now onto my handstamped cards... 

One of my favorite new stamp sets is Autumn Days.  I love all of the different "nature" style stamps...great variety.  I was really drawn to the pinecone image.  So that is what I used for my last two cards.

I made one quick and easy, for mass producing your holiday cards.  The other card is for that very special person in your life!

Aren't they beautiful?  I so happy with the way they turned out.

Here's the quick and easy card which was inspired by a Halloween card I received from Penny at Founder's Circle.

Supplies:  Autumn Days, Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Sets, Very Vanilla cardstock, Old Olive and Chocolate Chip Markers, Old Olive 1-1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals.

Here is my "step-it-up" card...

 

Tips for the "step-it-up" card:

1)  Use sponge daubers (vs. Markers) to ink up your stamp.  This is quicker and less stress on your markers, especially when you're doing several repeat images.

2)  I used a Versamarker to add versamark ink to select places on the pinecones.  Then embossed those areas with Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder (hard to see in the picture).

3)  The PEACE is from a verse that comes with the "Gifts of Christmas" stamp set.  Use a marker to ink up the word you want.  You get more use out of your stamps this way.
 
Supplies:  Autumn Days, Gifts of Christmas (for peace), Very Vanilla & Chocolate Chip cardstock, Old Olive and Chocolate Chip Ink Pads & Sponge Daubers, Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Chocolate Chip 1-1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Gold Cording, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, 1/16" punch, Versamarker, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Stampin' Dimensionals.

I  hope you enjoyed this stop on the Tour De Freaks Tour.  Be sure to visit the next stop with Shona.  We look forward to seeing you again on December 20th for our next Tour de Freaks Blog Tour!

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Stampin' Up! Deal of the Week#3: Embellishments

Do you love embellishments?  If so, you'll love Stampin' Up!'s Deal of the Week!

 
Week 3 Deals of the Week
From October 19th -October 25th:

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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

 

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My Digital Studio: New Seasonal Downloads!

New Images Available for My Digital Studio! October 15, 2009 Starting today, seven new My Digital Downloads are available for purchase and use with your My Digital Studio software or other design applications. Several of these images are just in time for Halloween, and are sure to be a treat for you ! Shop online to see images and place your orders for these digital downloads today! Item # Product Name Price 118114    Cast A Spell Designer Series paper - digital download  $4.95 118115    Night & Day Designer Series paper - digital download  $4.95 118124    Medallion stamp brush set - digital download   $1.95 118126    Circle Circus stamp brush set - digital download   $5.95 118116    School Days II stamp brush set - digital download  $9.95 118121    Great Moments II stamp brush set - digital download  $9.95 118122    Pumpkin Patch stamp brush set - digital download  $5.95 Enjoy~Dawn O ________________________________________________________________________ DOshopping online - Click HERE CURRENT Specials - Click HERE PRODUCT Share - Click HERE MY Events - Click HERE MY Calendar - Click HERE JOIN a Club - Click HERE JOIN my DOstamperSTARS Team - Click HERE