DOstamping with Dawn

Sale-A-Bration PMS Stamp Camp - Botanical Blooms

Here's another one of my Stampin' Up! Leadership Display samples that we made at my PMS Stamp Camp this past weekend.

This one uses the FREE Sale-A-Bration Botanical Blooms stamp set.  I love the light and springtime feel this card has.  It makes me long for spring.  I'm done with the winter snow and cold!

 

 

A close up of the glitter added to the flower centers.  It's just the right touch!

Supplies used:  Botanical Blooms (SAB), Heard from the Heart stamp sets, So Saffron, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Delicate Dots DSP (SAB), Scallop Edge Punch, Pretty in Pink 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, 2-way glue, Dazzling Diamonds

Enjoy~Dawn

DOshopping online...Click HERE!  Current online specials:  FREE Catalog with any purchase, FREE Sale-A-Bration product with $50 purchase!

Sale-A-Bration: Botanical Blooms 2-4-6-8 Tall Box

Here's a Tall 2-4-6-8 Box that I did using a full 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of Whisper White cardstock and the Sale-a-Bration stamp set Botanical Blooms and the So Saffron ribbon from the Ribbon Bundle.  This is absolutely gorgeous in real life!  The Dazzling Diamonds Glitter added with a 2-way Glue Pen, makes this a beautifully charming gift box that anyone would love to receive.

 

 

 

Directions:

1.  Decorate your 8 1-2 x 11 cardstock first (or use DSP)

2.  Score at 2, 4, 6, 8"

3.  Then turn and score at 2". 

3.  Cut up to the 2" mark on the 2,4,6,8 lines (as shown above). 

4.  Cut away the small 1/2" rectangle at the bottom right corner (as shown above). 

5.  To assemble your box...use Sticky Strip on the 1/2" panel on the right (as shown above). 

6.  Fold in all four flaps of your box bottom.  Use Sticky Strip to adhere where necessary. 

7.  Pinch the top of your box together and add ribbon

8.  Give to someone special!

Enjoy~Dawn O

DOshopping online...Click HERE!  Current online specials:  FREE Catalog with any purchase, FREE Sale-A-Bration product with $50 purchase!

March Stamp Camp - Dawn's Favorite Things!

Join me for my March Stamp Camp!

"Dawn's Favorite Things"Stamp Camp
DATE: Friday, March 13th 
TIME: 6:30pm
PLACE:  Dawn's House, Waverly, MN 55390
RSVP: Contact Dawn by no later than March 5th

With each catalog, brings so many fun goodies!  This camp will feature some of my favorite new products…Good Friend, Cheap Talk, Trendy Trees & Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series Paper!  ALSO includes - one sheet of Bright Delights Rub-Ons!  We'll make a darling tote with matching cards and more. Here's a peak at one of the cards we'll be doing!

• FEE:  $28.00 ($5.00 discount for Club Members, $10 discount for DOstamperSTARS), due with registration/rsvp

• PARTICIPANTS:  Minimum of 10, maximum of 16

• CAMP SPECIAL:  Place a $40 order that night, get a pack of Designer Hardware!

• DEADLINE:  By March 5th

Thanks for stopping by!  Dawn O

DOshopping online...Click HERE!  Current online specials:  FREE Catalog with any purchase, FREE Sale-A-Bration product with $50 purchase!

Sale-A-Bration: Double Fold-Out Mini Scrapbook Album

The Polka Dot Punches stamp set from Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration brochure is such a wonderfully versatile stamps set.  A great basic set for any stamper.  Combine it with the Delicate Dots Designer Paper (from the same brochure) and you've got a recipe for some cute projects. 

Here's a Double Pull-Out Mini Scrapbook we made at this month's Scrappy Thursday class:

 

 

 

Supplies used:  Polka Dot Punches, Defining Alphabet, Define your Life stamp sets, So Saffron, Whisper White, Bashful Blue cardstock, Delicate Dots DSP, 5/16" Neutral Jumbo Brads, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Square Punch, 5-Petal Flower Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Rich Regals Brads, Bashful Blue 1/4" ribbon, So Saffron Ribbon (from SAB Ribbon Bundle), Coasters, Sticky Strip, Anywhere Glue Stick

Join me for my next Scrappy Thursday class:

Date:  Thursday, April 16th

Time:  Open house style 4:30-9:00pm  (plan to stay 1.5 hrs)

Fee:  $15.00 (Stamping Club Members and DOstamperSTARS only $5.00)

RSVP:  To Dawn, by Tuesday, April 14th

 

Enjoy~Dawn

DOshopping online...Click HERE!  Current online specials:  FREE Catalog with any purchase, FREE Sale-A-Bration product with $50 purchase!

Sale-A-Bration PMS Stamp Camp - Polka Dot Punches!

Here are a couple of cards we made at my PMS Stamp Camp this weekend.  Both cards were from my Stampin' Up! Leadership Display samples.

Gotta love the FREE Sale-A-Bration Polka Dot Punches stamp set.  The images will fit in the following punches:

• Full Heart
• Scallop Circle
• 5 Petal Flower
• 1 1/4" Circle

So much you can do with this set.  Both of these cards feature this stamp set.

 

The one above is a simple clean design, yet playful!  The FREE SAB Delicate Dots DSP squares were punched with 1 3/8" Square.  The designer brad is from Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware.

For the the one below, the gold embossing brings out a more tradional and elegant mood.  Colors are Real Red, Basic Black & Brushed Gold.

 

Enjoy~Dawn

DOshopping online...Click HERE!  Current online specials:  FREE Catalog with any purchase, FREE Sale-A-Bration product with $50 purchase!

Setting up for Stamp Camp: How does she do it?

I often get asked by my long distance demonstrators, "How do you set up for a stamp camp?"  So I thought I would take some pictures and share them with everyone.

First off - I have a pretty small home, but it is "cabin" cozy with a nice view.  The lake side of the house could be described as a small "great room".  With the kitchen, dining area and living room all one big space.   This allows everyone to be in the same area with several stamping stations. 

My husband and I have a routine for setting up.  He sets up the banquet tables and chairs, and puts out several garbages.  He's been a very supportive husband!  Some of my customers wish he could be cloned!  

Then I go about setting up the rest.  Each table is treated as a station with my large dining table used for 2 stations.  For a total of 5 stations.  For this weekend's PMS stamp camp - everyone made 10 cards (2 of 5 designs).

Here you go:

 

 

The white or black baskets are the "tool" baskets (bone folder, snail, scissors, dimensionals, etc).  The green baskets are for scraps.

 

Here's the catalog table.  Plus I have a small display table in my hallway.  Didn't get a picture of that...maybe next time.

Hope you enjoyed the tour of my stamp camp set up. 

Maybe you'll join me next time for "Dawn's Favorite Things"stamp camp on Friday, March 13th!  So...what are my Favorite Things?  Trendy Trees, Cheep Talk, Good Morning Sunshine DSP and the Bright Delights Rub ons!  The fee is $28.00 and includes one sheet of the rub ons and several projects.   I'll share one of them later this week.

Thanks for stopping by!  Dawn O

DOshopping online...Click HERE!  Current online specials:  FREE Catalog with any purchase, FREE Sale-A-Bration product with $50 purchase!

DOdesign Team: Introducing Michelle and Petals Pizzaz (Day #2)

Welcome to Day #2 of DOdesigner Michelle Schimdt's creations.  Today I'm sharing her 12x12 Scrapbook Page and her adorable 3-D project.

 

Isn't her daughter a super cutie?  I can see why Michelle loves scrapbooking.  She does a great job!

 

I just about fell over when Michelle showed me this adorable purse.  Sorry I don't have a pattern to share.

Well that's it for Michelle.  Thank you Michelle for sharing your talent.  As always - you've outdone yourself!

All projects used the Petal Pizazz stamp set and Urban Garden paper with coordinating colors:  Night of Navy, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze.

Next week I'll introduce you to DOdesigner Cindy Vazquez.

Enjoy~Dawn

DOshopping online...Click HERE!  Current online specials:  FREE Catalog with any purchase, FREE Sale-A-Bration product with $50 purchase!

DOdesign Team: Introducing Michelle and Petals Pizzaz (Day #1)

I am so fortunate to have some wonderful stampers in my demonstrator group.  So, this winter I put together a DOdesign team.  I wanted to give some of them an opportunity to creat display samples.  So each were given a stamp set and other various product and asked to create!

Today I'm introducing Michelle Schmidt & Petal Pizzaz.    

Here's a little bit about Michelle.  She was actually my very first recruit.  It's been a joy watching her grow over the past few years.  She's a single mom raising two beautiful children.  I'm amazed and proud of everything she does.  Her love of scrapbooking brought her to her love of Stampin' Up!  She has a graphic design background and always amazes our group with her awesome talent.

Here are some of her creations:

 

 

The above 6x6 scrapbook page and below 6x3 card are made from the same supplies.  Both start with a 6x6 piece of Night of Navy cardstock.   These are my favorites!

 

All projects used the Petal Pizazz stamp set and Urban Garden paper with coordinating colors:  Night of Navy, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze.

Tomorrow I'll share her 12x12 Scrapbook Page and 3-D project.

Enjoy~Dawn

DOshopping online...Click HERE!  Current online specials:  FREE Catalog with any purchase, FREE Sale-A-Bration product with $50 purchase!

Simple Friendship: Gradation Technique

One of the perks of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator is our monthly Stampin' Success magazine.  It's filled with tons of creative and business ideas.  I refer to it often for inspiration and technique ideas.  In fact, the Gradation Technique was featured in a recent magazine. 

Another perk of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator is the opportunities to receive FREE STAMP SETS - Woohoo!  For this technique card, I used the new Simple Friendship stamp set that I received at my Founder's Circle Trip!  Don't you just love the butterfly from this stamp set?

Here is the 3rd project we did at my Technique Tuesday class this month.  It features the gradation technique.  For the other projects we made see here:  Project #1-Heart Basket, Project #2-Accordion Card

 

Gradation Technique Instructions:  Using markers, color a solid image with two colors.  For the butterfly we used Orchid Opulence in the middle and Rose Red on the left & right.  Then use a sponge dauber and blend the two colors only where they meet.  

Supplies used:  Simple Friendship stamp set, Orchid Opulence & Rose Red markers, ink & cardstock,  Whisper White Cardstock, Raspberry Tart Designer Paper, Spiral punch, Rose Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Paper Snips & Stampin' Dimensionals.

Join me for my next Technique Tuesday classes:

Dates/Times:  Tuesday, March 3rd, open house style 4:30-9:00pm  OR  Wednesday, March 4th, open house style 6:30-9:00pm  (plan to stay 1.5 hrs)

Fee:  $15.00 (Stamping Club Members and DOstamperSTARS only $5.00)

RSVP:  To Dawn, by Sunday March 1st

Enjoy~Dawn

DOshopping online...Click HERE!  Current online specials:  FREE Catalog with any purchase, FREE Sale-A-Bration product with $50 purchase!

Sale-A-Bration: Botanical Blooms Thanks!

I just know you're gonna love this card!  I received many compliments on it at Leadership.  It was one of the cards I made for the Leadership Display Boards.  When I first received this set...I wasn't sure how I would like it.  But now I love it!  Here's my favorite card of the bunch...

 

Isn't it beautiful?  I've always been a fan of pink and black!  FYI - each flower has two layers!

Supplies used:  Botanical Blooms, Thank You Kindly, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White & Basic Black Cardstock, Bella Rose DSP, Pink Pirouette & Riding Hood Red Refills, Kiwi Kiss & Jet Black Stazon Ink, Paper Snips, Stampin' Dimensionals, Aquapainter, Pink Pirouette Striped Ribbon

Enjoy~Dawn O

DOshopping online...click HERE!

Petal Card Valentine Basket

 This was one of my customers favorite project from my Technique Tuesday class this month for my Stamping Club members.  Just use your Big Shot Sizzix Die Cutting machine and the Petal Card Die to make this adorable Heart Basket. 

 

Cut two Pretty in Pink cardstock Petal Cards and only fold up two sides to form the heart.  Attach those to a 1-1/4 by 5-1/4 piece folded in half.

I used the Designer Label punch (with Regal Rose Cardstock) to attach the Certainly Celerty ribbon to each side. 

 

 

 

The heart and flower images are from the Sale-A-Bration stamp set Polka Dot Punches and stamped in  using Regal Rose Ink.   The flower was punched with the 5 Petal Flower Punch.

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Sale-A-Bration: PMS Stamp Camp, Full Heart

Are you looking for something FUN to do next Friday or Sat (Feb 20/21st)? 

If so - join me for my MOST POPULAR stamp camp.  It's a fun night of Pizza, Music & Stamping!  Make 10 cards, two of 5 designs.  Only $25.00 (includes Pizza).  Just a couple spots left at each session:  Friday, Feb 20th 6:30pm OR Saturday, Feb 21st 3:00pm

Here's a peak at one of the cards we'll be making.   This card is simple and clean (my favorite style).  But it packs a punch!  Ha - literally!  It uses the new Full Heart punch.  Which matches the heart image from the Sale-A-Bration stamp set "Polka Dot Punches"!  Which is free when you purchase $50 or more during Feb/Mar.

Isn't it beautiful?  It would be great for Valentines Day, Wedding or Anniversary. 

 

Contact me by Monday to register for this fun stamp camp!  You won't want to miss it!

 

DOshopping Online...Click HERE!  (Don't forget to select your free Sale-A-Bration product)

Enjoy~Dawn O

Feb 12th Scrappy Thursday: Polka Dot Punches & Delicate Dots

Let me introduce you to...SCRAPPY THURSDAY CLASSES (Download class schedule)

This class meets the 2nd (or 3rd) Thursday every other month.  You'll complete a mini scrapbook album at each class.  No pictures required...you add them at home.  All supplies are included as well as instructions.  (To view pictures of previous class projects - click HERE)

Come anytime between the hours of 4:30-9:00pm.  All classes are in my home in Waverly, MN. 

Class FEE:  $15.00 for non-club members (or $5 w/$35 order), $5.00 for Hedgehog Scrapbook Club Members and DOstamperSTARS.

• DATE:  Thursday, Feb 12th
• TIME:  4:30-9:00pm (open house style - plan to stay 1.5hr)
• RSVP:  Must RSVP to Dawn by the Tuesday before the class (Feb 10th)
• CLASSES TO GO:  Available for pick up for $15, or $18 to be mailed. 

Here's a SNEAK PEAK at this month's Double Fold-Out Mini Album!

 

So - if you wanna make projects like this one...Join me for SCRAPPY THURSDAY OR join my Scrapbooking club for membership priviledges (see below)! 

Hey Scrapbook Club Members!  Your membership still has the same awesome priviledges you've come to expect from me. 

• Free Catalogs (Twice a year...$20 Value)
• $10 discounts on SCRAPPY THURSDAY classes
• $5 discounts on Stamp Camps
• Hostess Benefits during your hostess month (level one hostess stamp set and at least $15 in Stampin' Up! merchandise)
• Invitation to my VIP Appreciation Event
• and MORE!

See you on the 12th!

Dawn O

Let me introduce you to...SCRAPPY THURSDAY CLASSES (Download class schedule)

This class meets the 2nd (or 3rd) Thursday every other month.  You'll complete a mini scrapbook album at each class.  No pictures required...you add them at home.  All supplies are included as well as instructions.  (To view pictures of previous class projects - click HERE)

Come anytime between the hours of 4:30-9:00pm.  All classes are in my home in Waverly, MN. 

Class FEE:  $15.00 for non-club members (or $5 w/$35 order), $5.00 for Hedgehog Scrapbook Club Members and DOstamperSTARS.

• DATE:  Thursday, Feb 12th
• TIME:  4:30-9:00pm (open house style - plan to stay 1.5hr)
• RSVP:  Must RSVP to Dawn by the Tuesday before the class (Feb 10th)
• CLASSES TO GO:  Available for pick up for $15, or $18 to be mailed. 

DOstamperSTARS Demonstrations: Yummy, Botanical Blooms, Petal Pizzazz

I like to give my demonstrators an opportunity to demonstrate/share at our monthly team meetings.  I always learn something new.  This time was no different.

First up was Gayle.  She's been a demonstrator for 10 months and brings a sense of fun to our meetings.  She put together a display of sample cards which were all the same design, but different color combinations.  This was a great reminder about using the Stampin' Up! idea book for samples too!  Just change the color!

Here's Gayle's original card: (Petal Pizaazz, Polka Dot Background, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss and Chocolate Chip colors, Ticket Corner, Scallop & Scallop Edge punches)

 

Here's Gayle with her display!

 

Next up was Pixie.  She's been a demonstrator just a little over 2 years, but has been stamping forever!  She discovered a cool way to turn the Big Shot Pillow Die into a heart.   Here's a link to it on Splitcoaststampers:  http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1163489?cat=500&ppuser=44306

Here's her project: (Big Shot, Pillow Box Die, Sale-A-Bration set "Yummy", Real Red, Basic Black, White Gel Pen, Sticky Strip)

 

 

Last up was Jan.  She's been a demonstrator for 15 months, but has be a stamper for many years!  She demonstrated the Wax Paper Resist technique (iron and all)!  I didn't get a picture of Jan, but here is her project featuring the technique in the background.

Supplies (Sale-a-Bration Stamp "Botanical Blooms, Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Pixie Pink, 1" 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" Circle Punches, Brayer, Wax Paper, Iron)

 

Thanks Gayle, Pixie and Jan...Great demonstrations!

Enjoy~Dawn O

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It's Sale-A-Bration Time: Dawn's "Join My Team" Special

 

Download:  2009 Sale-A-Bration Brochure

It's Sale-A-Bration time again at Stampin' Up!, and free product is what it's all about!

Every year Stampin' Up! gives customers, hostesses, and new demonstrators the opportunity to earn fantastic, FREE, limited-edition products they'll enjoy for years to come.

Here's how Sale-A-Bration works:

CUSTOMERS:
When you spend $50 on Stampin' Up! merchandise, you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward. There's no limit...for every $50 you spend, you can select another free Sale-A-Bration reward.  DOshopping...click HERE!

HOSTESSES:
When you host a workshop of at least $300 (before tax and shipping), you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits!   DO a Party!

RECRUITS:
During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins Stampin' Up! and my DOstamperSTARS team can choose any stamp set-a value of up to $47.95-from our current Idea Book and Catalog. Plus, for a limited time, get 15% off the $199 price of the Starter Kit...that's $350 worth of products for only $169

DAWN'S "JOIN MY TEAM" PERSONAL SPECIAL:
During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins my DOstamperSTARS Team can choose an additional stamp set-a value of up to $47.95-from our current Idea Book and Catalog.   YES - that's correct, you'll receive a total of TWO FREE stamp sets (one from Stampin' Up! and one from ME!)

PLUS, ONE MORE THING FROM DAWN:
The first THREE recruits who sign up with me will receive a FREE Designer Series Paper Sampler Ring.  A $20 value!  ALSO - check out my DOstamperSTARS Resources & Benefits

The Sale-A-Bration promotion starts on February 1 and runs through March 31, so don't miss your chance to earn free products! Contact me today to book your workshop or learn more about this AWESOME promotion.

There's something for everyone!

Enjoy~Dawn

Free Stampin' Up! Idea Book with Online Purchase

 

From February 1-April 30, 2009, Stampin' Up! is giving away their award-winning Idea Book & Catalog with every online purchase. To receive a free idea book, simply:

Place an online order through www.dostamping.stampinup.net during the promotional period.
There is no minimum order required, and you can combine this offer with any of our other current offers (Like Sale-A-Bration).

Stampin' Up! will be offering free idea books with the first 22,000 orders or until April 30, 2009, whichever comes first.

Enjoy~Dawn