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March 2012

Stampin' Up! Easy Framelit Place Card Video

A lot of you shared your excitement for the Stampin' Up! Framelit Daisy Place Cards I shared on the Control Freak Blog Tour yesterday. As promised, I have a How'd She DO That - Quick Tip Video to show you how to cut your own place cards with Stampin' Up! Label Collection Framelits.

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You'll need a 2-3/4" x 2-1/2" piece of cardstock, scored in the middle at 1-1/4".

VIDEO:  Framelit Place Card Quick Tip

 

Dawns Stamping Supplies

Paper: Pool Party (122924), Melon Mambo (115320), Regal Rose (105130), More Mustard (100946), Daffodil Delight (119683)
Big Shot: Big Shot (113439), Flower Daisies #2 Die (114520), Label Framelits (125598)
Accessories:
1-1/4" Circle Punch (119861), 1/2" Circle Punch (119869), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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Enjoy~Dawn O


Control Freaks: Stampin' Up! Spring and Easter Projects

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Welcome to the Control Freaks March 2012 Tour (officially starts March 20th). We are thrilled to have you join us today. Our tour is nice and short and features some of your favorite Control Freaks Stampers sharing projects made with Stampin' Up! products. In fact, you may have just come from fellow freaker, Sandy Mathis' Blog.

Our theme for this month is: Spring into Spring - Projects for spring or Easter.  

First, my inspiration...a napkin. 

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Inspiration comes from many places for me. Sometimes I'll see a color combo while I'm shopping. Or a cool layout idea from an advertisement in a magazine. I just never know when or where it will hit me.

These napkins caught my eye at our local grocery store.  I instantly fell in love with the color combo.  In addition, the flowers made me think of Stampin' Up!'s Die, Flowers Daisies#2.

Here's the Easter Daisy Card I came up with...

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Didn't it turn out great?  I'm really happy with it. The colors in the napkin weren't an exact match for Stampin' Up! colors.  But I was able to come up with colors that were close; Pool Party, Melon Mambo, Regal Rose, Daffodil Delight, More Mustard, Wild Wasabi.  Who would have thought?  I definitely wouldn't have come up with this color combo on my own.  But I like it!

Well, with the napkin...that got me thinking of a table setting, which led to my next project...Framelit Daisy Place Cards.

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Oh my gosh - I LOVE how these Framelit Daisy Place Cards turned out.  AND...they are SO EASY!  I'll have a quick video for you in a couple days, so be sure to stop back.

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Don't they all look great together?

Dawns Stamping Supplies
Stamps:  Delightful Dozen (122650w or 122652c)

Ink:  Basic Black (101179)
Paper:   Pool Party (122924), Melon Mambo (115320), Regal Rose (105130), More Mustard (100946), Daffodil Delight (119683), Wild Wasabi (108641), Whisper White (100730)
Big Shot:  Big Shot (113439), Flower Daisies #2 Die (114520), Circles #2 Die (114526), Adorning Accents Texture Impressions Embossing Folders (125601), Swirls Scribbles (113441), Label Framelits (125598)
Accessories:
1-1/4" Circle Punch (119861), 3/4" Circle Punch (119873), 1/2" Circle Punch (119869), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Well, that wraps up this stop of the tour. I hope you enjoyed my Stampin' Up! Spring Creations. Now on to more from my fellow Control Freak, Wendy Weixler.  I'm sure you're gonna love her projects!


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Packed for Everything Stamp Bundle Ideas

I've been getting a few inquiries on how to use the new "Packed" a la carte stamps from the Stampin' Up! 2012 Occasions Mini (page 39).  When I first saw them, I too was kind of stumped on how to use them.  So today,  I thought I would take a minute to share some card ideas as well as the details for these stamps.

First off, there are 4 "Packed" stamps each sold separately for $9.95

  • 125672 Packed for Baby
  • 125746 Packed for Birthday
  • 125452 Packed for Dad
  • 125450 Packed for Mom


Here's some cards that I've either made, received in a swap or were on display at the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference in San Antonio.

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Stamps:  Packed for Baby, Tiny Tags, Friendly Phrases
Ink:  Soft Suede
Cardstock:  Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Big Shot:  Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Texture Impressions Folder
Accessories:  Jewelry Tag Punch, Vintage Trinkets, 3/8" Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon
This card will be featured at my
March 27th "Just Cards" Buffet Class

 

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Stamps:  Packed for Birthday, Friendly Phrases
Ink:  Stazon Jet Black
Stampin' Write Markers:  Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, Lucky Limeade, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie
Cardstock:  Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Accessories:  Lucky Limeade Bakers Twine
This was inspired by a card I saw at Leadership

 

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Stamps: Packed for Dad, Loved Ones
Ink: Basic Gray, Pear Pizzazz
Stampin' Write Markers:  Basic Gray, Sahara Sand
Paper: Basic Gray, Pear Pizzazz, Island Indigo, Pooly Party, Whisper White, Twitterpated Designer Series Paper
Big Shot: Houndstooth Texture Impressions Embossing Folder, Scallop Square Duo
Accessories: Jewelry Tag Punch, Island Indigo Bakers Twine
This was a leadership display card

 

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Stamps:  Packed for Mom, Curvy Verses
Ink:  Craft White, Regal Rose
Paper:  Basic Black, Blushing Bride, Brushed Silver, Regal Rose, Whisper White
Big Shot:  Alphabet Die Simple Letters, Circles #2 Die
Accessories:  1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Ornament Punch, Scallop Edge Punch
Swap card I received from my friend, Lorri Heiling!

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Club Project: Easter Bunny Punch Art & Cello Treat Bag

I think you're really gonna like today's project.  You might not be thinking about Easter yet, but it will be upon us in no time at all (April 8th).  And you can be ready with treats for the kids and co-workers with this adorable little Easter Bunny Punch Art Cello Treat Bag (wow - that's a mouthful!).

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How cute is this?!

In fact, this is one of my Stamping Club Projects I'm doing this month (If you're interested in receiving projects in the mail like this one,  I offer Long Distance TO GO Clubs TOO! - Learn more about them HERE). 

The Bunny Treat Bag uses Stampin' Up! small cello bags and several punches listed below.  Plus, see those little textured hearts?  That is from the NEW Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  Kind of like a little mini folder, of which you get 3 designs!

Here's a few different views on how to put the bunny together. 

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Bunny Punch Art Recipe Card

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Dawn's Bunny Punch Art Supply List

Punches:
119859 XL Large Oval (Head/Body)
119855 Lg Oval (Feet)
120908 Sm Oval (Feet)
119881 Heart to Heart (Nose)
118074 Owl Builder (eyes)
121808 Blossom Petals Builder (ears)
119877 1-3/8" Square (whiskers)

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370 wood only)
Ink:  Basic Black Inkpad (101179) and Basic Black Marker (100082)
Paper:   Wisteria Wonder (122922), Pretty in Pink (100459), Whisper white (100730)
Accessories: Big Shot (113439), Adorning Accents TIEF (125601), Small Cello Bags (103104), Glue Dots (103683), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), White Gel Pen (105021)

Dawn's Shopping Quick Links

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Why Shop with Dawn?  Good question!  Because you'll earn free Stamps when you DO! Check out my fabulous DOstamping Loyalty Rewards Program HERE!

 

Enjoy~Dawn O

 


Dawn's Just Cards Buffet Class: TO GO option

At the request of some of my customers, I am making my Just Cards Buffet class available TO GO. (at least for a couple of months, to see if there is enough interest for me to continue this option.)

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  • Card Kit Fee: $18 for 8 card kits
  • Shipping & Handling Fees: $6.00 for (paypal fees & priority mailing to US addresses only)

What you get with this Just Cards Buffet TO GO class is...

1. You'll receive at least 5 or more different cards (of the ones shown above), of which some you'll receive two of, for a total of 8 card kits. (Sorry - you may not handpick cards, as they are packaged randomly.)

2. Card kits include envelopes and the pre-cut card pieces and accessories for you to complete your card. Adhesive is not included.

3. Details instructions are NOT provided. Once the class is mailed to you, you will receive an email notice that will include the card kit PDF. The PDF will include a photo of each of the above cards and a list of stamp sets and ink used. If you need detailed instructions, this class may not meet your needs.

4. Die cutting and shape punching will be completed for you (without stamped images). However, border punching is NOT provided.

5. Texture embossing will be completed for you as well, except when stamping first is necessary.

6. Stamped images are NOT included in the card kits. This is in accordance with Stampin' Up! copyright policy. If you do not have a specific stamp set used for a card, you can substitute like size images.

FOR this first month - I only have 6 TO GO packets to offer. It will be first come, first serve.

3/4/12am eta:  Wow - I have been overwhelmed with your response.  Thank you!!!  I was able to find enough materials to put 12 more packets together.  I now have only ONE packet left. 

3/4/12pm eta:  SOLD OUT 

Contact me at [email protected] to purchase your Card Buffet TO GO Class. Be sure to include your full name, mailing address and email used for paypal, as I'll send you a paypal invoice for payment.

Thank you~Dawn O!

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Dawn's Reminder

There's been a surge of interest in Product Shares (Ribbon, Mini Occasions paper/ribbon, etc).  So if you're interested, be sure to check out my PRODUCT SHARE Page for share options.

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New Product for Simply Scored Tool: Diagonal Plate & Video

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I'm excited to announce a new product from Stampin' Up!...The Simply Scored Diagonal Plate! The Diagonal Plate fits securely on the base of the Simply Scored scoring tool and is perfect for scoring unique envelopes, boxes, and more.  It’s the must-have companion to your Simply Scored scoring tool.

Check out the video below featuring Donna Griffith from the Stampin' Up! Home Office, as she shows how to use the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate.

Click to watch VIDEO:  Simply Scored Diagonal Plate

 

Simply Scored Diagonal Plate Features

  • Sits on top of the Simply Scored base
  • Held securely in place by rubber pads on back of the plate
  • Has etched grooves every 1/8"
  • Can score any size card stock up to 12" x 12"
  • Includes instructions for creating common envelope sizes
  • To order the Diagonal Plate and Coordinating products

Enjoy~Dawn O

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