WOW Card: Flower Fest Telescoping Circles Card & Video

I'm sharing a WOW card today...Telescoping Circles Card.  Even though it's a wow card...it's surprisingly easy to make.  Gotta love that!  I first saw this card type shared by Lyssa Zwolanek.  She received it as a swap at leadership.

Watch the video below for quick and easy instructions, and you'll be making your own Telescoping Circles Card in no time at all.

FYI - this card will fit in Stampin' Up!'s 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" Square Envelope (#107289)

 
 

 

VIDEO:  Flower Fest Telescoping Circles Card

 

 

ALSO - check out my Burnishing Technique Video

Dawns Stamping Supplies
(bold items = 2011 Summer Mini catalog)

Stamps:  Flower Fest (#122278w or #122280c)
Ink:  Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black
Paper:  Wild Wasabi, Tangerine Tango Whisper White cardstock
Accessories:  Big Shot, Scallop Circle Die (#113468 ), 3-1/2" Circle Die (#121811), 3" Circle Die (#121811),  5/8" Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon, Gold Brads, Sponge Daubers  

Purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Dawn's Ribbon Share Update

Some of the ribbon colors will be retiring tomorrow.  Be sure to get your Ribbon Shares Reservation in today!

• 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon Share = 1 spot
• 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon Share = 3 spots
• 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon Share = 4 spots
• 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Share = 2 spots
• 5/8" Satin Ribbon Share = 4 spots
• 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon Share = 2 spots

See here for Reservation details and instructions

Kymberli Zwahlen's Adorable Birthday Owl Scallop Square Easel Card #SSC050

While I was away on my Stampin' Up! Alaska cruise, some of my downline kept current on our DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge, which was a Baja Breeze, Old Olive and Early Espresso color combo challenge. 

Look, look what Kymberli did? 

 

It's a Scallop Square Easel card.  Isn't it just adorable?!  I love everything about it!  Kymberli is one of my new demonstrators and jumped right in on my DObloggers Training that is going on right now.  She's doing a great job!

For a full supply list, check out Kymberli's new blog, Queen of Ink.  Be sure to say, Dawn sent ya!

Purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Wanna be a DOstamperSTARS too? Check out the Stampin' Up! Digital Starter Kit 30% off Special for May 2011 and join my team now!

Stampin' Up! Alaska Cruise Photos

We're home from our week long Stampin' Up! Alaskan Cruise!  Last year I earned a free trip for me and my husband from Stampin' Up!  And last week it finally arrived.  There is nothing better than traveling Stampin' Up! style.  They pamper us with fun little treats, sneak peaks, awesome pillow gifts and more!

Today, I thought I would share some pictures from our stops in Alaska - enjoy!

Ketchikan, Alaska (Totem Heritage Center)

 

 

 

 

 

Tracy Arm Fjords

 

Juneau, Alaska (Mendenhall Glacier)

 

 

Skagway, Alaska (White Rail Pass)

 

 

I'll share more pics of our week on the cruise ship and Stampin' Up! samples.  Though, some things we can't share until June 1st - sneak peak stuff, what fun!!

I want to take this time to thank my customers, hostesses, club members and my DOstamperSTARS demonstrators.  Without you - I couldn't take trips like this.  I so appreciate each and everyone of you!

THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!
Dawn Olchefske

Ann Truenow's Flower Garden Swap Card - Sweet Like Her!

When I think of Ann's stamping style, I think of sweet and simple, just like her!  Which is also the perfect description for her card that I'm sharing today.  She paired the new Hostess Level Two "Love & Care" stamp set with the new "Flower Garden" Texture Embossing Folder.  Just simply sweet!!

 

For a full supply list, check out Ann's sweet blog, Stamp With Ann.  Be sure to say, Dawn sent ya!

Purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Wanna be a DOstamperSTARS too?  Check out the Stampin' Up! Digital Starter Kit 30% off Special for May 2011 and join my team now!

Jan Carlson Pulls Out All the Punches for Singing Mouse!

Today's stinkin' cute card comes from DOstamperSTARS Jan Carlson.  Jan loves punch art!  When we had our DOstamperSTARS "Singing in the Rain" Thursday Challenge...Jan pulled out all the punches for this card, literally!  Check it out...

 
To see a full supply list, visit Jan's delightful blog,
Stampin' With Jan

Be sure to say, Dawn sent ya!

Purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Wanna be a DOstamperSTARS too? Check out the Stampin' Up! Digital Starter Kit 30% off Special for May 2011 and join my team now!

Laurie Zoellmer's Beautiful Butterfly, it's a Winner!

First off - Did you know the Stampin' Up! "Word Play" stamp set is on sale this month?  You didn't...well, it is!  In fact it is 30% off for the month of May 2011!  It's a must-have stamp set (in Dawn's opinion).  Check out all of the National Scrapbooking Month sale items here.

On to Laurie's card.  I can't believe I forgot to share her lovely card.  I realy like the way she used the Beautiful Butterflies Die with the Elements of Style stamp set.  With the added touch of the Rhinestone Jewels - it's just perfect.  The "Imagine the Possibilities" greeting is from the 30% off Word Play stamp set.  Her card was voted the most favorite at our DOstamperSTARS meeting in March.  Can you see why?

 

For a full supply list, check out Laurie's awesome blog, Laurie's Stampin' Spot.  Be sure to say, Dawn sent ya!

Purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Wanna be a DOstamperSTARS too? Check out the Stampin' Up! Digital Starter Kit 30% off Special for May 2011 and join my team now!

 

The Faux Bow Video: You're Gonna Get Hooked!

Oh my...after watching The Faux Bow video below, you are gonna get hooked!  Just a heads up though, the first couple of bows you make may not turn out the way you like, but after that...you'll get the hang of it and won't be able to stop.  As they are SO CUTE!

I was first introduced to The Faux Bow by my friend Ruth Bingle at Founder's Circle a couple of years ago.  But lately Miss Mary Brown has been making little mini Faux Bows and they are so dang cute - I just had to start making them again! 

VIDEO:  The Faux Bow with Stampin' Up! 1-1/4" Striped Ribbon

 

Check out these projects using The Faux Bow:

Fabulous Florets Card

Fabulous Florets Card Take Two

Scallop Easel Flower Fest Card

Enjoy~Dawn O

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DAWN'S REMINDER

Make today's fabulous FAUX BOW in 11 different colors of 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon by joining Dawn's Ribbon Share today!

Check out all my Ribbon Shares, details and instructions here!

 

 

Scallop Easel Card Video w/Stampin' Up! Flower Fest

As promised, here's the video on how to make yesterday's Flower Fest Scallop Easel card.

VIDEO:  Scallop Easel Card w/Stampin' Up! Flower Fest stamp set

 

CHECK BACK tomorrow for the Faux Bow Video - you're gonna love it!!!

Enjoy~Dawn O!

Purchase your Stampin' Up! Supplies at my ONLINE STORE

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Don't forget...Dawn's Ribbon Shares still going on.  Check them out here!