Join Stampin' Up! for ONLY $85: 3 days left!

If you would indulge me for a moment...

When I signed up with Stampin' Up! 6 years ago, never in my wildest dreams would I have have imagined that I would be in the Top 100 demonstrators (now for two years straight) or earn four all-expense paid cruises for me and my husband.  I signed up for the discount (don't we all).  I was purchasing tons of crafting supplies and I felt like I could make the low quarterly sales minimums (only $300 a quarter) with my own purchases.  If it didn't work out...no big deal.  I could walk away with my purchase savings and call it a day.  Well - as you can see, I didn't have to do that.

I share this now with you because for ONLY $85, you too can join Stampin' Up! and start saving money yourself OR start earning money (It's your choice!).  The beauty of this wonderful opportunity is that you can make it whatever you want!  Just one of the many things I love about Stampin' Up! 

Another thing I love about Stampin' Up! is the wonderful friendships I now have due to taking the demonstrator "leap".  I start to get misty-eyed thinking of my new dear friends who have enriched my life (whether as a customer, club member, blog reader or a demonstrator in my group or not in my group)...I'm beyond blessed and I have Stampin' Up! to thank for that. 

So...what are you waiting for?  The time to join is now!  Michelle, Meera and Kelly made their decision to join this month.  How about you?

There is only 3 days left to change your life!  Choose the $85.00 Mini Starter Kit (what have you got to loose?).  OR choose the $199 standard starter kit and enjoy a $43.00 add-on bonus from Stampin' Up!

Either way you join, you'll enjoy my personal add-on bonus:

DAWN'S NEW DEMONSTRATOR SPECIAL
FREE GIFT FROM DAWN when you join my DOstamperSTARS team...

To help you get your Stampin' Up! business off to a running start, I'm offering the following FREE business tools to YOU when you join my team July 15-Aug 31st ($80 value)

 - My 3" x 6" Designer Series Paper Swatch Ring ($20 value)
 - One month free of My Classes and Camps ($60 value)
 - Includes: 
Technique Tuesday Class
Scrappy Thursday Class
Big Shot Class
Getting Punchy Stamp Camp

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Dawn O

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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Tour de Freaks Blog Tour Drawing: August

WOW, what can I say...THANK YOU to everyone who commented on my Tour de Freaks Blog Tour post for August 20th.  You blew me away with the number of comments and your kind words!  

On to the drawing....

CONGRATULATIONS goes to NAN GOERLITZ

OMG! Where to begin? The Cottage Wall DSP is my favorite in the new catty - I believe anything made with it will look beautiful - but your projects with it are beyond beautiful. The box is GENIUS!

Then I scrolled down & saw the kitty kat. I think I swooned a little. :-) Thanks for sharing & I will definitely be trying these soon.

Posted by: Nan Goerlitz |August 20, 2009 10:56AM 

Nan- if you could send me your mailing address, I'll pop these projects in the mail to you!

Join us next month on September 20th for the Tour de Freaks featuring Autumn, Halloween & Thanksgiving ideas!

Dawn O

Tour De Freaks August Blog Hop Tour!

Welcome to the August Tour de Freak tour!  We are so excited to have you join us today on our third Tour de Freaks Blog Tour.  This month we are  featuring projects made with the new Stampin' Up! 2009/2010 IN-COLORS...Aren't they fabulous this year?  The best yet - IMHO!

Our tour is nice and short and features some of your favorite Control Freaks Stampers.  I'm stop #1, but you may have come here by way of the infamous Janine Tinklenberg'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 to Julie Dinn's blog (stop #2).  

Sit back, relax and enjoy the tour!

On to the projects...

My first two projects feature the gorgeous "Cottage Wall" Designer Series Paper with Rich Razzleberry!

I love this double heart card.  So easy to do. 

Instructions:  Cut your Pale Plum card front in the Mover and Shapers die with the heart shape die.  Then leaving the cardstock in place, slide the heart shape over so it over laps the previous cut heart and cut again.  I also ran it through the Big Shot again, this time using the Stampin' Up! Backgrounds I Texturz Plate.  Attach a couple of Full Heart punches and Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot ribbon and you're done.  Quick & Easy, but cute!!

Next is a Petal Card Window Box. 

 

I just LOVE the way this box turned out.   So freakin' cute!! 

 Instructions:  Just die cut, with the Big Shot, four Petal Cards (now retired) from Old Olive cardstock.  Attach them together side by side (with Sticky Strip).  I punched the window with the 1-1/4" circle punch, then adhered a window sheet over it.  The decorative outside layer was punched with the 1-3/8" circle punch.  Added a butterfly cut from the Beautiful Butterflies die cut.  Attached it with a square rhinestone brad. The bottom and top are just folded up (kinda like a chinese takeout box).  Then tie it up Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon! 

The bottom and top just fold up (kinda like a chinese takeout box).  Then tie it up with a Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon!

Now moving on to another In-Color...Dusty Durango. 

   

I'd like to introduce you to Kitty Kat.  Even my husband liked this card.  That says a lot!  Just a little fun with punches and Kitty Kat comes together quickly.  The greeting is from the Really Retro stamp set #113754  (now retired).

Last, but not least...Here's a little bit of Bermuda Bay and Melon Mambo (which I think is my favorite of the In Colors!)

Meet Miss Mermaid...

 

The greeting is from the Full of Life stamp set #111500.  Ok - so this one is a little more time consuming, but well worth the effort. 

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

 

Enjoy~Dawn O

 

Reminders: Dawn's 50% off Special & Join Stampin' Up! for only $85

Couple of reminders:

1)  I'm extending my Birthday 50% off Special until Sunday, August 16th (see below for details).  Why?  Because it's also my FAIR special.  That's right.  I'm at the Wright County Fair today thru Sunday.  Stop on by for demonstrations, retired stamp sale and more!

2)  Don't forget...there is only 2 weeks left to join Stampin' Up! with 2 ways to join!  Choose the $85.00 Mini Starter Kit (what have you got to loose?).  OR choose the $199 standard starter kit and enjoy a $43.00 add-on bonus from Stampin' Up!

Either way you join, you'll enjoy my personal add-on bonus:

DAWN'S SPECIAL
FREE GIFT FROM DAWN when you join my DOstamperSTARS team...

To help you get your Stampin' Up! business off to a running start, I'm offering the following FREE business tools to YOU when you join my team July 15-Aug 31st ($80 value)

 - My 3" x 6" Designer Series Paper Swatch Ring ($20 value)
 - One month free of My Classes and Camps for August ($60 value)
 - Includes: 
Technique Tuesday Class
Scrappy Thursday Class
Big Shot Class
Getting Punchy Animal Fun Stamp Camp

What are you waiting for? 
Check out the details here:  JOIN MY TEAM
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Hey...did you know it's my birthday this month?  Yep, it was yesterday...August 13th.  And it's a milestone...50 years young!

My gift to YOU is:

50% off one item, when you purchase $50 or more. 
This offer is not available via online shopping.  You will need to email your order to me directly as indicated below. 

Promotion Details:

Date:  Today thru August 13th

1)  Purchase $50 or more of Stampin' Up! merchandise from the current catalogs. 

2)  Select ANY one item from the current catalogs for 50% off!  Yes, that includes the Big Shot Die Cutting machine!

3)  Current specialsand hostess benefits(for orders of $150 or more) will apply

4)  Contact mewith your purchase & 50% off selections, along with your full name, address and phone #. 

5)  I will calculate your total and contact you for payment.  Payment by credit/debit card or Paypal preferred.

FYI - I will be at the Stampin' Up! Annual Convention until August 9th.  I will be checking in as often as possible.  So if I'm delayed in responding to you, you'll know why.  Watch my blog for convention updates!!

Ends on Sunday, August 16th - so don't hesitate!

Happy Birthday to me!

Thanks!!
Dawn Olchefske
2009 Demonstrator of the Year (#38)

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Stampin' Up! Convention 2009: My Digital Studio

Back in January, Stampin' Up! announced a new product in the works...My Digital Studio.  Well, now it's close to being ready.  There is a lot of excitment for this software program!

So...what it is?  My Digital Studio is a scrapbooking, card making and calendar making software program!

Here are some of My Digital Studio's features:

• Intuitive design for quick learning and easy use
• Predesigned, customizable templages for easy project creation
• Mac and PC compatible
• Nearly 2000 exclusive Stampin' Up! product images including stamps, inks, Designer Series Paper, cardstock, punches, hardware, ribbon and more!
• Compatible with a variety of design applications
• Simple to use...upload your projects to Stampin' Up!'s Online Store, and our professional print services will have the finished (even bound) products delivered to your door

Here's samples of a My Digital Studio card, bound books and a calendar..

 

 

 

 

I so wish you could see and touch these books in person.  They are so beautiful.  I'm so excited about this incredible new Stampin' Up! product.  I can't wait for it to become available (sometime during the Holiday Mini Catalog availability) and to become "My Digital Studio Certified"!

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Stampin' Up! Convention: Simply Adorned Charms

Shelli Gardner, Co-Founder and CEO of Stampin' Up! took the stage today to do her creative presentation at the 2009 Stampin'  Up! convention.  This is always one of my favorite parts of a Stampin' Up! convention.  As usual, she outdid herself with NUMEROUS & STUNNING gift giving ideas!

I won't go into all of them.  However, I will share something awesome coming soon (September 1, 2009 in the Holiday Mini Catalog).  A new product line, Simply Adorned. An exclusive line of charms and chains!  Very exciting.  Great for making handmade gifts.  And with the holiday season approaching sooner than you think, you'll just have to have one for you and one for a friend!

The Charms are nickel plated and feature a beveled glass on the front and flat glass on the back.  They are a locket style charm with a hinge, allowing custom artwork to be easily inserted.  Comes in 3 sizes and 2 chain lengths, and is packaged in a gift box.

Wanna see some of the samples Shelli shared with us?  Do I have to ask?

 

Isn't this bird stunning?!

Guess what?  Several lucky convention goers received a charm and chain that was personally handstamped and signed by Shelli.

Here's my friend Rachel who was one of those lucky recipients!  Way to go Rachel!

BTW - isn't she a cutie?

Here's a closer views:

Shelli used the new "Charming" stamp set (coming September 1, 2009) to CREATE this work of art.  Check out the back!

Lastly - All convention goers will receive a 10% discount on one charm and chain when they become available...very soon!!

It definitely pays to attend convention.  Stampin' Up! is always throwing in all kinds of little extras.  Making it so special for those who attend!

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Stampin' Up! Convention: Awards Night

What a fun Awards Night at the 2009 Stampin' Up! convention!  One of the benefits of earning a place in Founders Circle is that you get to sit in a reserved section up front (along with a guest).  I really enjoy sitting up front at convention, but it is generally difficult to find a seat up front unless you get up early and are at the door before it opens.  Anyone who knows me - knows that I am so not a morning person.  So this is a treat for me!

I was very anxious about whether I would be in the top 100 this year.  Of course after checking in and receiving the notice I was in the top 100, that was a huge relief and great excitement.  So what's the big deal about awards night.  That's when you find out where you ranked. 

I'm humbled & thrilled to say that I am #38!!! 

Here's group #31-40.  I would have cropped off the camera man, but then you wouldn't see Shelly Gardner (Co-Founder and CEO of Stampin' Up!).  She's way to the right!

Then the night ended with one of my favorite Minnesota groups...Tonic Sol Fa!  As always, they were fabulous!

What a fabulous "day one"!

Enjoy~Dawn

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