DOstamping with Dawn

DOstamperSTARS Swaps: In-Colors are "IN"

Here are some more fabulous cards from my quarterly team meeting shoebox swap...

The card above is a blatant CASE from the infamous Patty Bennett.  This was one of the make & takes at our meeting.  Thanks Patty!!

Join my DOstamperSTARS team and you can receive swaps like these!  Check out the awesome $85.00 mini business starter kit and the benefits of joining my awesome team!

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Technique Tuesday Sneak Peak: Kind & Caring Thoughts

Here's a sneak peak at one of the cards we'll be making at my July 28th/29th Technique Tuesday class.

It features Stampin' Up!s Hostess Level 3 stamp set, Kind & Caring Thoughts.  I received this card from my friend Patty Bennett.  It's so freakin' cute!  I immediately knew I would have to do it for my class.  Thanks Patty!

The other two projects will be a Triple Fold Card - see sample here and a Brayered Texturz Plate technique.

If you haven't yet RSVP'd - let me know by Sunday, July 26th.

Technique Tuesday Class Details:

Tuesday, July 28th - Open from 4:30pm to 9:00pm  OR

Wednesday, July 29th - Open from 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Dawn's House

FEE:  $15.00 (Hedgehog Stamping club members & DOstamperSTARS only $5)

See you Tuesday!

Dawn O

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Tour De Freaks July Blog Hop Tour!

Welcome to the July Tour de Freaks Blog Hop! We are so excited to have you join us today on our second Tour de Freaks Blog Tour! This month we are featuring projects made with NEW STAMPIN' UP! STUFF!  Our tour is nice and short and features some of your favorite Control Freaks Stampers.

Woohoo, I'm excited to share some projects made with my favorite new Designer Series Paper - Razzleberry Lemonade.  I can't get enough of it!  Also - it seems that each of today's projects have a Big Shot element too!  Love the Big Shot!  So sit back, relax and enjoy!

Be sure to leave a comment on this post, because I'll be drawing a name (who knows, you might be the lucky winner this month!).  You'll receive ALL FOUR of the projects I'm sharing today!  So get those comments going.

On to the projects...

First up is a card using the NEW "On a Pedestal" stamp set. 

Ain't it cute?  I got to use my new In-Color markers.  I'm IN love with them!  Plus half a Top Note Die at the bottom for a fun look!

Supplies:  NEW On a Pedestal stamp set, NEW Melon Mambo Marker, Cardstock & Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, NEW Rich Razzleberry Ink & Cardstock, Pumpkin Pie Marker & Cardstock, Real Red Ink, Whisper White Cardstock, NEW Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Top Note Die, Stampin' Dimensionals

Next up is a quick & easy technique card using the NEW Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder.

I put a piece of NEW Razzleberry Lemonade DSP into the NEW Elegant Bouquet Embossing folder and ran it through the Big Shot Machine.  Using a Sanding Block, sand off the raised embossed parts to reveal the white core of the paper.  Add a greeting and you're done!

Supplies:  NEW Kind & Caring Thoughts Stamp Set (Hostess Level 3), NEW Rich Razzleberry & Whisper White Cardstock, NEW Rich Razzleberry Ink, NEW Raspberry Lemonade DSP, 1-3/8" Circle, Scalloped Oval, NEW Modern Label Punches, Sanding Block, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, NEW Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals

Next card features a fun Top Note Cutting Trick & the NEW Razzle Dazzle Stamp Set.

I was introduced to this fun trick at the Minneapolis Regional Seminar back in April.  The demonstrator referred to it as the "Trenton", who is her son.  I guess he was playing around with her Big Shot machine and came up with it.

Use the Big Shot to cut a Top Note, then take that cut piece and turn it 45 degrees and cut it again with the Top Note.  The "Trenton" Top Note is stamped with the NEW Razzle Dazzle stamp set.

Supplies:  New Razzle Dazzle & All Holidays stamp set, NEW Crushed Curry Cardstock, Ink & Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, NEW Rich Razzleberry Cardstock & Ink, Whisper White Cardstock, NEW Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Top Note Die, Stampin' Dimensionals.

Here's my last project.  A fun little Scallop Envelope Mini Purse with Surprise Gift!

Hmm...what's in there?

Ain't it adorable!  OK, now I know what you're asking.  Dawn, where did you find the Melon Mambo colored measuring tape?  Unfortunately - I purchased it at JoAnn's several years ago.  They were clearancing them (along with Crushed Curry and Bermuda Bay colored ones)!  Are you like me?  You find something on sale and you think...I know I can find a use for this someday.  Well today is the someday!

I cut a strip of Razzleberry Lemonade DSP to go around the edge and used a 1" circle punch for the center piece.  I was giddy with the way it turned out!

Supplies:  Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry & Rish Razzleberry Cardstock, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, Crushed Curry Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Scallop Envelope Die, Bird & Blooms Sizzlet Die, Gold Brads, 1" Circle Punch

I hope you enjoyed this stop on the Tour De Freaks.  We look forward to seeing you again on August 20th for our next Tour de Freaks Blog Tour!

 

Getting Punchy: Floral Fun Boho Blossom Bouquet!

Here's one of the cards were making tonight at my Getting Punchy Stamp Camp: Floral Fun!

 

Look at all of the wonderful details on this card!!  The greeting is from "Teeny Tiny Wishes".  The paper is from "Cottage Wall" (love it!).  Other colors are Pale Plum, Eggplant Envy, Old Olive & Whisper White.  The ric rac ribbon is from "Orchard" Ribbon Originals.

Love the new Elegant Bouquet embossing folder for the Big Shot - perfect for this card!

Punches include:  Round Tab, Scallop Circle, Boho Blossom, 1/4" circle, Large Oval, Small Oval, Word Window.

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Big Shot Doctors Bag only $49.99 & 7/09 Big Shot Class: Pop-up Cake, Box #2

 

Deal of the Week: Big Shot Doctor's Bag
You'll feel like a big shot carrying around the Big Shot Doctor's bag! July 6-12, get the Big Shot Doctor's Bag for $49.99. That's nearly 30% off the regular price of $69.95!

Throughout July, be sure to check my web site every Monday at 10 AM (MT) for the week's new deal.

Speaking of the Big Shot...

My next 4 rounds of Big Shot Classes starts this Thursday, July 9th at my home from 6:30 to 8:30pm.  $15 class fee (or all 4 classes for $10) OR purchase the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine from me and get all 4 classes for only $15 total!!  (Same fee for DOstamperSTARS)

What do we do at Big Shot Classes?  Here's a look at last month's projects:

 

Double Box made with the Box #2 XL die (#114518).

 

Pop-Up Three Tier Cake XL Die (#116760)

 

Flower Pot card made with Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz Die (#113470) & Texture Plates Kit #4 (#114531)

Register for the Big Shot Class by Tuesday, July 7th...Hope to see you there!

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Accordion Flower Rosette Tutorial

I've received several questions on my Flower Rosette card from the Tour de Freaks Blog Tour early this month.  So here goes a picture tutorial for you - hope it helps!

ACCORDION FLOWER ROSETTE TUTORIAL

 

1" x 12" strip of Designer Series Paper - accordion/fan fold and attach ends together

 

"Push" flat and add a Pop-up Glue Dot to center to secure

 

Add embellishment to the front, then add a Pop-Up Glue Dot to the back and secure to your card.

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Welcome to June's Tour de Freaks Blog Tour

 

Welcome to the Tour de Freaks Blog Hop! We are so excited to have you join us today on our first Tour de Freaks Blog Tour! This month we are featuring stamps sets that will be retiring on June 30th.  Our tour is nice and short. We have 12 stops on the tour featuring some of your favorite Control Freaks Stampers.

Woohoo, I'm excited to share a variety of projects with you today.  I hope you enjoy them!

In fact...be sure to leave a comment on this post, because I'll be drawing a name (who knows, it might be your name).  You'll receive ALL FOUR of the projects I'm sharing today!  So get those comments going.

First up are two cards featuring the retiring stamp set "Great Grads". 

This card is quick & easy, and features the retiring Urban Oasis Designer Series Paper & the Top Note Die.

Supplies:  Retiring "Great Grads" stamp set, Basic Black cardstock and ink, Whisper White Cardstock, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Top Note Die, Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals.

The second "Great Grads" card was a project I did at my last Technique Tuesday class and has a lot of features:  Punched grad cap, "Rolling Marbles" (a fun background technique) and the retired Riding Hood Red Patterns Designer Series Paper cut with the Top Note Die.

 

 
Supplies:  Retiring "Great Grads" stamp set, Basic Black cardstock, Classic Ink & Refill, Riding Hood Red cardstock and Ink Refill, Whisper White Cardstock, Riding Hood Red Patterns Designer Series Paper, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Top Note Die, 1-3/4", 1-3/"8 & 1-1/4" Circle Punches, Large Oval Punch (for hat), Riding Hood Red 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Vintage Brads & retiring Black Hemp Twine & marbles for the background technique

My next card features a fun Flower Rosette!

  

Hmmm...so what's retiring on this card?  The Rockabilly Speciality Designer Series Paper, that's what's retiring!  This paper is double sided and one side has glossy features to it.  It ROCKS!

Supplies:  Really Retro stamp set, Textured Kiwi Kiss and Real Red cardstock, Whisper White and Basic Black cardstock and ink, Rockabilly Speciality Designer Series Paper, 1/4" Real Real & Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Black Gingham Ribbon, Horizontal Slot Punch, 1/2" & 3/4" circle punches, 5/16" Neutral Jumbo Brads, Pop-up Glue Dots & Stampin' Dimensionals

Speaking of ROCKS, here's my last project...I covered a band-aid tin with the Rockabilly DSP, loaded the handle with tons of ribbon (all retiring with the exception of the white & black 1/4" grosgrain), then added a black embossed focal point from the retiring stamp set "It's a Sign".  Opens to find a fun candy surprise!

 

 
 
Supplies:  Retiring "It's a Sign" stamp set, Kiwi Kiss & Riding Hood Red cardstock, Versamark Ink, Black Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Ribbon:  Riding Hood Red & Kiwi Kiss 5/8" Striped Grossgrain, Dress Up & Pigtails Originals, Basic Black & Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain, Kiwi Kiss Satin & Pop Rocks Candy (found at Target)

I hope you enjoyed this stop on the Tour De Freaks. Your next stop is the marvelous Lisa Martz. We look forward to seeing you again next month for our next Tour de Freaks Blog Tour!

DOstamperSTARS: Razzleberry Lemonade SuperSTAR Party!

Here's the box my SuperSTARS got to make for their Razzle Dazzle cards posted yesterday. 

The Designer Series Paper used on this fun box is called Razzleberry Lemonade.  It's fun and beautiful.   The paper coordinates with the following colors:  Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry and Pumpkin Pie.  It will be available for purchase beginning July 1st.

Supplies:  NEW In Colors Rich Razzleberry & Melon Mambo Cardstock, NEW Raspberry Lemonade DSP, Window Sheets, Big Shot & Matchbox Die (for tab for the button).  Pumpkin Pie Cordoroy Buttons & 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Paper Trimmer w/Scoring Blade, Large Oval Punch, Corner Rounder, Sticky Strip. 

I've got another fun project with the Razzleberry Lemonade DSP and the Big Shot...so check back later!

Enjoy~Dawn O

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DOstamping Team: Razzle Dazzle In Colors & SuperSTAR Party!

I had a blast this weekend with my DOstamperSTARS - SuperSTAR acheivers!  We ate, laughed, crafted, laughed, shared, ate some more, laughed...well, you get it!  We had a great time!

These gals are my top acheivers and I like to pamper them with a fun night of doing what they love to do - STAMP!

We started off by making new IN-COLOR charts.  Download your own IN-COLOR chart HERE.

 

Then we made a set of beautiful, yet simple cards (and matching envelopes) featuring some of the new In Colors & Ribbon and two new stamp sets to be release July 1st called Razzle Dazzle and Teeny Tiny Wishes.

 

NEW In-Color Melon Mambo above and Pumpkin Pie below

 

 

NEW In-Color Crushed Curry above and NEW In-Color Rich Razzleberry below

Aren't they beautiful!

You'll notice a NEW PUNCH!  It's called "Modern Label".  The white punch outs were made with the punch.  The mat behind it was made with a NEW MOVER & SHAPER DIE.  It comes in a set of 4 (with a scallop oval, heart & star shape).  They are magnetic die shapes designed to be used with the Stampin' Up! Movers & Shapers Curly Label Die.  It's sooo cool!  I'm lovin' it and you will too!

Now of course - a set of cards like this will need a cute box to put them in!  I'll share that tomorrow.

Enjoy~Dawn

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Beautiful Watercolor Splash with Fifth Avenue Floral

Last month Denise Jorgenson came to Minneapolis and did a presentation at our BI-Annual Leader Stamp and Share meeting (open to any demonstrator Senior Supervisor and above).  She shared so many wonderful projects with us. One was this really cool and easy "Watercolor Splash". 

I knew right away I would feature it at my next Tuesday Tuesday class. 

 

Just White Emboss an image on White Shimmer cardstock.  Spray liberally with water (let it pool).  Then add re-inker with an Aqua Painter.  It mixes with the water and spreads.  It's a really fun technique to do.  Let dry and finish your card.  On this card we used Regal Rose and Rose Red re-inkers.

Other Supplies used:  Big Shot, Little Leaves Sizzlet Die & Top Note Die, Whisper White & Cameo Coral Cardstock, Raspberry Tart Designer Paper (on sale...buy 3 and get the 4th for free).  Basic Black ink, greeting from Great Friend, Flower from Fifth Avenue Floral, Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Shimmer Cardstock, Heat Tool.

Enjoy~Dawn O

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BIG SHOT: Pennant Die & Parisian Breeze Specialty DSP

I just love making these pouches with two of the large Pennant Die Cuts and Big Shot Die Cutting Machine!  Using the Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper (Buy 3 DSP and get one FREE) adds a vintage touch.  Add a small bouquet of flowers or a little box with jewelery and gift it to your mom for Mother's Day!

 

Use the new Satin Ribbon from the Occasions Mini Catalog (you'll love the luxurious feel to this ribbon) and feed it through the Jumbo Eyelets.  Add one of the NEW Chocolate Chip Corduroy Buttons for a finishing touch.  Actually, it's a brad.  I just wrapped the brad prongs around the ribbon.

 

Enjoy~Dawn O

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A Couple More Mpls Regional Envelope Scrapbooks

I know you've been patiently waiting for more of my Envelope Scrapbook samples from the Minneapolis Regionals.  It's tax time for me - so this week is crazy (to say the least)!

Here's a couple samples for now.  I'll post the rest next week.

Both scrapbooks feature Stampin' Up!'s 3x3 Love Note Envelopes and Spring Garden Simply Scrappin' Kit.  You'll also notice that I assembled one in portrait mode and the other landscape.

 

 

This next one is a "step-it-up" version.

 

 

 

Aren't those buttons adorable?  They are from the Latte Designer Button Collection.  The yellow middle is a brad from the Rich Regals assortment.

Enjoy~Dawn

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Big Shot Class: Easter Projects with Pennant & Scallop Envelope Dies

Here's some fun projects we made at my Big Shot Class last month.  The projects feature the Pennant and Scallop Envelope Dies.

 

 

The Easter Pennant supplies:  Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Pennant, Oval Scallop Frame, Serif Essentials Alphabet, Daisies #2, Naturally Serif Alphabet (small letters), Darling Dots level One Hostess stamp set, Pretty in Pink, Barely Banana, Almost Amethyst, 5/16 Jumbo Brads, Fine Cosmo Glitter

 

The letter "E" was die cut from Adhesive Fun Foam.  Put Adhesive side down when cutting.  Pull off adhesive backing and add glitter (a technique shown by my friend Terri Gaines).

  

The little chick Criss Cross Pocket card supplies: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Pennant & Top Note Dies, A Good Egg Stamp Set and Certainly Celery, Whisper White & Almost Amethsyt colors.

 

And what would Easter be without a little basket?  Supplies used:  Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, (4)Scallop Envelope Die and Flower Embosslet, Barely Banana, Almost Amethyst, Pretty in Pink, Tea Party DSP, Eyelet Border Punch and Sticky Strip.

Have a Happy Easter~Dawn O

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Hawaii: Stampin' Up! General Session

As always on the annual incentive trip, Pam Morgan shares the new In-Colors with us.  You'll love them when they are released on July 1st.  But in the meantime - we are sworn to secrecy!  We also saw a couple new stamp sets and Big Shot Dies.  Can't wait to get my hands on them.

Here are some projects I can share that Pam Morgan demonstrated using products from the upcoming Occasions Mini Catalog:

 

Matchbox Die with Window Sheet Cover

 

More Window Sheet Samples

 

New Grommet Samples - the above sample uses the small grommets and the one below uses the Large Grommet.

 

I would love to share Brent Steele's projects, but they were with new products to be released July 1st.  However, I can share a new "manly" tool that he designed...

 

He always has something fun up his sleeve.  This got a big laugh from my husband.

That's it for General Session.  After that we headed off to the tram shuttle to Queen's Marketplace for a little shopping.  Actually - we would have loved to have gone on the Kona Shopping shuttle, but I was in the wheelchair that day and it didn't seem like a good idea.  So we stuck close to the resort that day.

Aloha~Dawn O

Fifth Avenue Floral meets Movers & Shapers Curly Label Die!

Here's the last project we did at my Technique Tuesday class this month.  I always like to feature the Big Shot on one of the three projects we do each month.  I couldn't wait to get my hands on the Stampin' Up! Movers & Shapers Curly Label Die (#114506 for $39.95).

This die cuts, scores and creates a window all at the same time!  Woohoo - what a time saver!  The window is a perfect match for the Stampin' Up! Curly Label Punch Bundle (#112966 for $33.95).  The bundle includes the punch and matching 4-stamp set.  I used the Thank You image for this card.

We also used Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set (#113734 for $24.95) with Baja Breeze, Basic Gray and Going Gray.  Added a little Urban Garden Designer Series Paper.  Finished off with Gray Taffeta Ribbon and a Filigree brads - LOVE those brads!

 

 

(This card was inspired by fellow demonstrator Josee) 

Enjoy~Dawn O!

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A Flower for All Seasons: Hinged Card

Each month, when I receive my Stampin' Success Magazine (a perk for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators), I make it a point to implement a tip, technique or business idea from each magazine.  Why not...SU has already done all of the work for me.

So when I saw the hinged card technique, I knew it would be perfect for my Technique Tuesday class.  I just changed up the color combo a little bit and substituted a stamp set I already had on hand and...voila!

It turned out so dang cute!

So you're saying, "what's the deal...where's the hinge?"  Well, here you go...

How unexpected and fun!  Just what I need on this cold morning here in Minnesota - it's four below - ugh!  I'm so ready for spring!

Supplies used:  A Flower for All Seasons, All Holidays, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue & Almost Amethyst cardstock and markers, Basic Black Ink, Eyelet Border punch, 1 3/8" Square punch, Sale-A-Bration Ribbon Bundle, Soft Subtles Brads.

Enjoy~Dawn O!

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March Technique Tues Class: Dahlia Fold & Delicate Dots

 

Did you get your free Sale-A-Bration Delicate Dots Designer Paper?  Looking for projects to make with it?  Well - here's a great one I did with at my Technique Tuesday Class last week called "Dahlia Fold".  Combine it with the Free Sale-A-Bration "Yummy" stamp set and you have a a fabulous card!

Click here for Dahlia Fold tutorial on Splitcoaststampers!

Supplies used:  Yummy and Polka Dot Punches stamp sets (both Sale-A-Bration), So Saffron, Sahara Sand and Very Vanilla, Big Shot & Top Note Die, 1 1/4" Circle, 1/2" Circle, Ticket Corner & Horizontal Slot punches,  5/16" Jumbo Brad, So Saffron Ribbon (from SAB Bundle)

Enjoy~Dawn O!

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Sale-A-Bration: Botanical Blooms in Burgundy

Here's a couple of my Leadership Display Samples with the Sale-A-Bration stamp set, Botanical Blooms.  The DSP is Parisian Summer (now retired - boo hoo...it was a beautiful paper pack).   I thought the Blooms flower matched this paper well.  It would look great with the current Specialty Designer Paper - Parisian Breeze!

 

I love the look of the Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware turned sideways.  I traded out the vanilla brads for silver for more contrast.  Such a cool look!

  

Supplies used:  Botanical Blooms (Sale-A-Bration), Short & Sweet stamp sets, Bravo Burgundy, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla & Pretty in Pink cardstock &/or ink, 1 1/4" Circle & Designer Label punches and Bravo Burgundy 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon.

Enjoy~Dawn

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DOdesign Team: Introducing Cindy and Just Buzzin' By (Day #1)

Today I'm introducing DOdesigner Cindy Vazquez & Just Buzzin' By    

Here's a little bit about Cindy.  She and I are like kindred spirits.  We both are at the same stage in our lives, empty nesters.  We both have similiar stamping styles.  Plus we're both in the accounting professtion.  So I guess it would be a natural to select Cindy to create display samples.  She was a bit nervous.  But I trusted her completely.  See what you think! 

 

This one is my favorite...I just love the dancing bees!

 

Do you see the bee peeking out of the hive?

 

 

All projects used the Just Buzzing By stamp set and So Saffron Patterns DSP with coordinating colors:  Basic Black, So Saffron & Whisper White, and Black Gingham Ribbon.

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

Enjoy~Dawn

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Echoes of Kindness on Stampers Showcase!

It's always fun to see your work appear on Stampers Showcase.  Each day Stampin' Up! shares demonstrator's cards on their demonstrator only site.  Here's my card that appeared today.

 

This card was also one of my make & takes this past Saturday at my Semi-Annual Catalog Kick-Off.  It features one of the Hostess Level 2 stamp sets - Echoes of Kindness.  Probably my favorite hostess set.  Plus the new Raspberry Tart Designer Paper - LOVE this paper!  Colors are Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White and Regal Rose Ribbon.

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Enjoy~Dawn

Eastern Blooms Christmas Wreath

Here's a cute little treat box with a Christmas Wreath.  The wreath is made with the Eastern Blooms stamp set.

 

I stamped several flowers with Rose Red CRAFT ink and embossed with clear EP.  Then cut out and layered onto a Boho Blossom flower. 

Here's a close up:

 

Here's the back:  I used a circle punch, then centered the negative space in the Scallop punch to get the shape of the wreath.  It looks a little rough from the back - because I've been showing it at my parties/classes this month.

 

Have a Safe and Merry Christmas!

Enjoy~Dawn

Sept. DOstamperSTARS meeting - Technique Cards

Last month, at my DOstamperSTARS Downline Meeting we got together for fun stamping, demonstrations, swapping and sharing!  I look forward to these monthly meetings with my favorite group of stampers!

At this meeting we had a couple of technique demonstrations.  Jan did this card, showing us a quick and easy background technique.  Crumple up plastic wrap, dab on to inkpad, then on to cardstock.   Voila!

 

Stamp set:  Hostess Level I, Live Like You Mean it

The next two cards featured the same technique:  Spotlighting.  Gayle and Jessica co-demonstrated the same technique but with different stamping tools.  The first card is Gayle's and she sponged on various colors for her background.  The second card is Jessica's and she used a brayer for her background.

 

Stamp set:  Inspired by Nature

 

Stamp set:  Upsy Daisy

I'll share more downline swaps and make & takes in the next couple of days.  So check back throughout the week.

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Big Shot: Purse, Bird Scallop Envelope

I'm lovin' my Stampin' Up! Sizzix Big Shot!  I just can't stop using it.  It's sooo much FUN! 

Last month I started my monthly BIG SHOT TUESDAY club classes.  I'll be doing a series of 4 classes to teach people how to use their BIG SHOT (all classes will repeat next year - you can start at anytime!)  BIG SHOT Class #2 is coming up this Tuesday at 6:30pm.  I'm prepping some fun projects for that class.

In the meantime, here are a couple of fun cards.  The first one is from last month's class and the second one is a "case" from someone else.

   

 

Supplies used:  On your Birthday stamp set, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss, Hawaii Papaya Designer Series Paper, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain (so glad it's back!)

BIG SHOT:  Scallop Envelope (use crease pad when using DSP), Tulipe and Birds & Blooms Dies

Supplies used:  Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Bella Rose Designer Series Paper, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain (so glad it's back!), Vintage Brads

BIG SHOT:  Top Note Die

Enjoy~Dawn O

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