Guest Stamper Sunday: "Out of the Box" Bobbi Peterson

Oh my gosh...you are in for a treat today. It's Guest Stamper Sunday again and today I'm featuring a DOstamperSTARS from MN, Bobbi Peterson.   As a hobby demonstrator for the past 3 years, I've seen Bobbi grow as a stamper and as a person.  I always enjoy her out-of-the box card making style and color choices...she has a knack for it!  As she's from southern MN, I don't get to see her as much as I would like to.  But it's always a joy when we do get together. 

Today, Bobbi is sharing a couple cards that she submitted for some of our DOstamperSTARS Creative Challenges this past summer. 

Blooming with Kindness Floral Framelit card

• Blooming with Kindness stamp set (126420w or 126422c)
• Floral Frames Framelits (127012)

Perfectly Preserved Pumpkin Pie

• Perfectly Preserved Bundle (stamp set and Cannery Framelits) 129943w or 129944c

Isn't that Pumpkin Pie just too cute?!  How clever is that? Thank you Bobbi for sharing your fun "out of the box" style with us today. 

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Be sure to stop by Bobbi's "Out of the Box with Bobbi" blog,

• Check out Bobbi's Blooming with Kindness Floral Framelit card supply list & tips
• Check out Bobbi's Perfectly Preserved Pumpkin Pie card supply list w/additional pictures & tips

Thank you Bobbi, for sharing your art with us!

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Stampin' Up! Back to Spool Ending 9/30: Nine Stitched Statin Ribbon Ideas

Have you gotten your FREE Stampin' Up! Ribbon yet?  No...well, what are you waiting for? You only have two days left, ends 9/30.

With only a $40 order, you can choose one spool of 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon for FREE ($8.95 value)!  What a bargain!  With this kind of offer, you'll want all five colors for FREE (with a $200 order = you can get all 5 colors of ribbon for FREE (a $44.75 value).  WOW - what a bargain!  Oh - I already said that.

The 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon is by far my favorite Stampin' Up! ribbon.  It's soft, pliable, easy to tie and the stitching adds nice visual texture!  

To inspire you and show off all five colors, I've selected a variety of 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon cards from my display boards to share with you today.

Enjoy~Dawn O

 

Color:  Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
Ribbon Technique:  Pleated Ribbon (run a row of adhesive.  Attach ribbon by pleating.  I used a glue dot between each pleat to help them stay flat)
(created by Aurora Valdivia)

 

Color: Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
Ribbon Technique:  Ribbon Border (adhere ribbon ends behind the front panel for a quick and easy ribbon trim)

 

Color: Primrose Petals 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
Ribbon Technique:  Ribbon Border (adhere ribbon ends behind the front panel for a quick and easy ribbon trim)

 

Color:  Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
Ribbon Technique:  Quick Ribbon Knot (add with a glue dot)

 

Color:  Raspberry Ripple 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
Ribbon Technique:  Ribbon Banner (couldn't be easier!)

 

Color:  Midnight Muse 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
Ribbon Technique:  Another Ribbon Banner (couldn't be easier!)

 

Color:  Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
Ribbon Technique:  Simple Bow (added with a glue dot)

 

Color:  Primrose Petals 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
Ribbon Technique:  Layered Ribbon (another easy technique)

 

Color:  Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
Ribbon Technique:  Cute combination of adhering ribbon ends behind the front panel and Simple Bow (added with a glue dot)

Oops - I missed counted...you get a bonus idea #10.  Woohoo! 

Color:  Midnight Muse 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
Ribbon Technique:  Square Knot ("right over left, left over right, makes your knot nice and tight" - learned it in Girl Scouts.  Anyone else a Girl Scout?)

There you have it...9 ideas to use with your FREE 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon.

You can find all 5 color choices in my online store.  Don't forget...this fabulous ribbon special ends Sunday, 9/30.

DOShopping With Dawn

 

Watercolor Winter Sponged Frame Video

Here's my Watercolor Winter Sponged Frame Card Video.  After sharing it on a Control Freaks Tour - I received tons of questions on how I created it.  So I put together the video last month and never shared in on my blog.  I think it will answer your questions. 

Enjoy~Dawn O

WATCH VIDEO:  Watercolor Winter Sponged Frame

 

Dawn's Stamping Supplies

Stamps: Watercolor Winter, (129724w or 129727c), Greetings of the Season (128030w or 128033c)
Ink:  Early Espresso (126974), Always Artichoke (126972), Crumb Cake (126975)
Paper: Crumb Cake (119686)
Accessories: Big Shot (113439), Lacy Brocade TIEF (127819), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (102023), Stampin' Sponge (101610), 2-Way Glue Pen (100425), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430) 

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Dawn's Reminders & Shopping Links

• Purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE  
• Clearance Rack - Save up to 60% or more (fabric only $.99, while supplies last)                  
• Earn FREE STAMPS when you shop with Dawn!  Learn about my DOstamping Customer Loyalty Rewards Program
• Check out all my Product Shares (Paper, Ribbon and Holiday) and reservation instructions...and place your reservation today. 

DOshopping HERE!
And get your free ribbon today!

 

Wonderfall and Autumn Accents: How DO They GoTogether?

A few people have been asking me, "How do you stamp and die cut the new Stampin' Up! coordinating products Wonderfall stamp set and Autumn Accents Bigz Die (both found in the 2012 Holiday Mini Catalog)?".  That's a really good question.  And there is an easy answer answer: Die cut first, stamp second.

I know it sounds backwards to die cut first and stamp second.  That's because with punches and framelits, I recommend stamping first and punching second.  However with the Autumn Accents die, I recommend die cutting your leaf image first and stamping second.  It's a lot like how you stamp with a background stamp, as you'll see on today's video.  Which also covers tips for when use the NEW Core'dinations Card Stock too!

WATCH VIDEO:  Wonderfall & Autumn Accents: How DO They Go Together?

  

Today's card is a case from Jen Brum's card on SplitcoastStampers.  I came across her card and it just shouted to me...make me, make me!  So I did - LOL! 

Dawn's Stamping Supplies

Stamps:  Wonderfall (128084w or 128087c), Made for You (126340w or 126342c)
Ink:  Early Espresso
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Early Espresso Core'dinations (127846), Champagne Glimmer (127885), Crumb Cake
Tools:  Big Shot (113439), Woodgrain TIEF (127821), Autumn Accents Bigz Die (127812), Modern Label Punch (119849) 
Accessories:  Brushed Bronze Designer Buttons (127833), Early Espresso
Bakers Twine (123124), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin' Dimensionals
(104430)

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Don't forget to get some FREE Ribbon?  This month's free ribbon special is ending in just 5 days!  With 5 colors to choose from, you'll want it all!!

• Orders of $40 or more can choose one color
• Orders of $200 or more can choose all 5 colors. 

Choose from the following 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon Colors (click here to view color selection):

• 126848  Gumball Green
• 126847  Midnight Muse
• 126844  Primrose Petals
• 126845  Raspberry Ripple
• 126846  Summer Starfruit

 

DOshopping with Dawn

 

Guest Stamper Sunday: Cheryl Owzcarek

It's Guest Stamper Sunday again and today I'm featuring a DOstamperSTAR from MN, Cheryl Owzcarek.   Cheryl joined Stampin' Up! last fall, but picked up stamping long before that.  She's been stamping and creating for many years and is now taking her crafting to a new level, as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.

Today's she sharing with us a project voted one of the top favorites by our DOstamperSTARS - a Tea Bag Holder...

In addition - she created the wedding invitations for her son's recent wedding.  Take a look: 

Cheryl has been a great addition to our DOstamperSTARS group.  She's always volunteering to help, is very organized and you can see the love of Stampin' Up! on her face, as it lights up when she talks about Stampin' Up!

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Be sure to stop by Cheryl's CLOcards blog,

• Check out the Tea Bag Holder instructions
• Check out the Wedding Invitation instructions and more pictures

 Thank you Cheryl, for sharing your talent and enthusiam for Stampin' Up! with us!

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Video: Mary Polcin's Interlocking Hearts Framelit Card

Back in March, I attended a Stampin' Up! Regional Event in Milwaukee.  My favorite swap I received was from Mary Polcin.  I oohed and aahed over her Interlocking Hearts Framelit card as soon as she handed to me.  She's one talented stamper.  I knew immediately I would be doing it at one of my Big Shot Club Classes. 

This summer I finally got around to doing it and it was a big hit with my club members!  Thank you Mary!!  My version (shown above) has one less framelit heart.  You can see her card on the video below.  Be sure to check it out, as you'll be surprised at just how easy it is to do!!

WATCH VIDEO:  Interlocking Hearts Framelit Wedding Card 

 

Dawn's Stamping Supplies

Atamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370w or 127802c)
Ink:  Stazon Jet Black (101406)
Paper: Whisper White (100730)
Accessories: Big Shot (113439), Heart Framelits (125599), Vintage Wallpaper TIEF (120175), Perfect Polka Dots TIEF (117335), Word Window Punch (119857), Basic Pearls (119247), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

• Purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE  
• Clearance Rack - Save up to 60% or more (fabric only $.99, while supplies last)                  
• Earn FREE STAMPS when you shop with Dawn!  Learn about my DOstamping
  Customer Loyalty Rewards Program

 

FREE Ribbon Special from Stampin' Up!
With a $40 order you can choose from five In Color 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbons. With a $200 order, you won't have to choose, as you can get them all for FREE!  click here to view color selections

DOshopping HERE!

And get your free ribbon today!

 Enjoy~Dawn O

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Dawn's Product Shares Update

I've been receiving several inquiries regarding my Product Shares, asking if I'm still doing them.  The answer is yes!  In fact, I just filled a round of 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon and a round of "I Want it All" Holiday Edition. 

Product Shares are a great way to get a variety of product without breaking the bank.  I have spaces available for another round of shares and anticipate ordering again on 9/28.

Check out all my Product Shares (Paper, Ribbon and Holiday) and reservation instructions...and place your reservation today.

Dawn's Product Shares

 

Control Freaks Tour Sep 2012: Perfectly Preserved Cider, Thank You

Welcome to the Control Freaks September2012 Tour (officially starts September 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 fabulous freaker, Jan Tinklenberg's Blog

Our theme for this month is: "Stampin' Up! Halloween and Fall".  My projects today will feature the fun Perfectly Preserved Bundle (129943w or 129944c), which includes the stamp set and Cannery Framelit bundled together to save you 15%!  Here we go...

Perfectly Preserved Jar Window Card and Tag

The Perfectly Preserved Jar Window Card was one of the projects we did at my September Big Shot class. 

The Perfectly Preserved Jar Tag would make for a perfect addition to any gift of homemade canned fruit, salsa, applesauce, jelly, etc.

Perfectly Preserved Apple Cider Pouch

Ever since I made the Scentsational Season Hot Cocoa Pouch (see video), I had it in my mind to make a pouch to hold a apple cider drink packet.  I'm excited to share it with you today.  I enjoyed using the Orchard Harvest Designer Fabric to tie off the pouch with a cinnamon stick.  Added a 3D apple, stamped and cut with the Perfectly Perserved Bundle.  It makes me smile. 

Dawn's Stamping Supplies

Stamps and Framelits:  Perfectly Preserved Bundle (129943w or 129944c)
Ink: Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade, Cajun Craze, Raspberry Ripple
Paper:  Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Naturals White, Very Vanilla, Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper (126895)
Tools:  Big Shot (113439), Cannery Framelits (included in bundle), Adorning Accents Folders (125601), Bitty Banner Framlits (129267), NEW 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch (127811),  Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch (101277), Crop-a-Dile (retired)
Accessories: Orchard Harvest Designer Fabric (126915), Early Espresso Baker's Twine (123124), Basic Pearls (119247), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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

Stampin' Up! Founder's Circle 2012: Friends & Gifts

This is the last day of Stampin' Up! Founder's Circle sharing.  Tomorrow I'll go back to regular postings beginning with the September Fall/Halloween Control Freak Blog Tour on September 20th.

Probably the best thing I look forward to on these trips is connecting with the friends I've made along my Stampin' Up! journey.  But I also look forward to making new friends too!

Josee Smuck (fellow Advisory Board Member) and me

 

3 Dawn's = Me, Dawn Griffith & Dawn Rapsas

 

Me, Brenda Marshall (my bus buddy) and
Susan Elise Morton (fellow Advisory Board Member)

 

These are some of my favorite people! 
Penny Thomas, me, Kelly Acheson and Barb Mullikin

 

Ruth Bingle and Barb Mullikin

 

Shelli Gardner (CEO & Co-Founder of Stampin' Up!) and me. 

 

These are all the pillow gifts, plinko prizes, bus prizes,
surprise gifts at Kanab and more!  
Yes - I left room for gifts in my suitcase coming down.
They all fit going back home (with room to spare) -  yeah! 

My favorite gift of all was the charm bracelet.  It's a wonderful gift that Founder's Circle Acheivers will be able to add a charm to each year they acheive this special honor.

Thank you Shelli and Stampin' Up! staff for another wonderful Founder's Circle Event!!!

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• Purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE  
• Clearance Rack - Save up to 60% or more (fabric only $.99, while supplies last)                  
• Earn FREE STAMPS when you shop with Dawn!  Learn about my DOstamping Customer Loyalty Rewards Program

Thank you~Dawn O