Have You Seen my FREE DOstamping Resource Library?

If you haven't stopped by my FREE DOstamping Resource Library lately, you should check it out!  It's filled with over 400 tutorials, templates, tips, videos and more for using rubberstamping, Big Shot and scrapbooking products! (And growing every day!)

 
In the Library Sections below you will find quick links to:
     1.  Written Tutorials
     2.  Video Tutorials (home of "How'd She DO That" videos)
     3.  Dawn's Stamping Tips and Quick Tips
     4.  Techniques & Patterns
     5.  Ideas for Packaging, Punch Art, Mini Scrapbook Albums and more! 
     6.  Rubberstamping Techniques
     7.  Ways to use Stampin' Up! product
     8.  And More!

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What readers are saying about the FREE DOstamping Resource Library:

Good heavens! I feel like I just fell down the most tantalizing of rabbit holes! Thanks, Dawn, for sending me this link! Carolyn

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Dawn's Retirement Party Prize Give-away

Remember...enter one of these codes from now until May 7th to be entered in my prize give-away!:

• PBV3XGJY
• G2HB6FP6
• QPFRR2P7

Full details can be found on my Retired List Page

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Thank you for Shopping with Dawn!

• Check out all Stampin' Up! SPECIALS & NEW ARRIVALS
• DOstamping Loyalty Rewards - Earn free stamps on orders of $50 or more

 

Bloomin' Bouquet Project Kit

  

Mother's Day. Teacher appreciation. Just because. Say thank you with this no-maintenance bouquet. There's no watering, no weeding-just enjoying. This easy-to-assemble kit comes complete with the petals, stems, and buttons to create the flowers, as well as four different tags to make this the perfect gift for any occasion. All you need is some paper, ribbon or a vase to add the finishing touches to the bouquet.

Item 134542 $12.95

Available starting April 29, while supplies last.

Kit contents:

• 2 sheets of preprinted and precut flowers on 12" X 12" cardstock; makes 13 flowers using Pool Party, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Rich Razzleberry
• 13 Vintage Faceted Buttons
• 13 green floral wire stems

Adhesive not included. (Glue gun recommended.)

• This kit makes a great gift, both assembled and unassembled. Your may want to give it as a fun do-at-home project, or create it yourself to give.
• This kit is for both stampers and non-stampers; the ease of assembly means anyone can do it!
• Add your own finishing touch to the bouquet: place it in a vase, wrap it up in tissue paper, decorative ribbon, or twine.

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Dawn's Retirement Party Prize Give-away

Remember...enter one of these codes from now until May 7th to be entered in my prize give-away!:

• PBV3XGJY
• G2HB6FP6
• QPFRR2P7

Full details can be found on my Retired List Page

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Thank you for Shopping with Dawn!

• Check out all Stampin' Up! SPECIALS & NEW ARRIVALS
• DOstamping Loyalty Rewards - Earn free stamps on orders of $50 or more

Quick and Cute: Creative Elements

OK - so Stampin' Up!'s Creative Elements stamp set doesn't lend itself to being what I call "cute".  It's more of a shabby, victorian style stamp set.  However, when you pair it with a cute color combo like today's Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo & Garden Green - it becomes today's QC card.  Quick and cute...just the way I like it!

I've been seeing similiar 3-panel cards online for a couple months now and had to give it a try.  I've lovin' the layout and may have to add this to my list of "go to" sketches.  

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Dawn's Stamping Supplies

• 122645 Creative Elements - wood
• 122647 Creative Elements - clear
• 122650 Delightful Dozen - wood
• 122652 Delight Dozen - clear
• 126945 Pumpkin Pie Ink
• 126948 Melon Mambo ink
• 126973 Garden Green ink
• 101406 Stazon Jet Black ink
• 105117 Pumpkin Pie cardstock
• 115320 Melon Mambo cardstock
• 102584 Garden Green cardstock - 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"
• 100730 Whisper White cardstock - 3-3/4" x 1-1/2", 3-3/4" x 1-3/4", 3-3/4" x 2"
• 129406 Bitty Butterfly punch
• 119246 Basic Rhinestones
• 103683 Glue Dots (attaching butterflies)
• 104430 Stampin' Dimensionals

TIP:  White layers were adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals

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Dawn's Retirement Party Prize Give-away

Remember...enter one of these codes from now until May 7th to be entered in my prize give-away!:

• PBV3XGJY
• G2HB6FP6
• QPFRR2P7

Full details can be found on my Retired List Page

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Thank you for Shopping with Dawn!

• Check out all Stampin' Up! SPECIALS & NEW ARRIVALS
• DOstamping Loyalty Rewards - Earn free stamps on orders of $50 or more

 

Stampin' Up! Catalogs, Specials Ending April 30th

Many of you have been asking about the upcoming 2013/2014 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog and how you can get a copy. 

Here's the details:

The new 2013/2014 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog is coming soon...May 31st to be exact!  I've ordered TONS of cases of catalogs in anticipation of your excitement.  Here's how you can get on the list for a FREE copy from me:

1) JOIN A CLUB:  Whether local or long distance, there's a club for you AND you'll be on the list

2) PLACE AN ORDER with me:  When you place an order of $50 or more with me, you'll be put on the list

3) LOYALTY CUSTOMERS:  if you've been earning STARS with me, you're on the list.

NOTE:  when you place orders with me, you'll be in my system.  However...when you purchase from another demonstrator - you are no longer in my system and I no longer have the ability to create a mailing label to send you a catalog.  This is Stampin' Up!'s system and is out of my control.  So to "get back on the list"...just place an order this month and you'll be good to go!

Catalogs will be mailed to you during the 2nd half of May.  You're gonna love it!

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Just a quick reminder for Stampin' Up! specials that are ending this month - April 30th 

NEW This and That

Download This & That Flyer

Stampin' Up! is happy to introduce a new product line called "This and That"!  It will debut in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.  BUT they are giving us the chance to get these exciting new products starting today.

Purchase This and That products separately or get the sneak peek This & That Bundle and save 15%.  Special Priced Bundle Dates:  March 23-April 30 

NOTE:  the bundle will not be offered in the new catalog

Click here for more details

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NEW Sent with Love Products

Stampin' Up!'s new Sent with Love products all-new travel-themed products are perfect for documenting family vacations, creating unique invitations, or myriad other fun paper-crafting projects! Available thru Apr 30th.  Click here for more details

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Dawn's Retirement Party Prize Give-away

Remember...enter one of these codes from now until May 7th to be entered in my prize give-away!:

• PBV3XGJY
• G2HB6FP6
• QPFRR2P7

Full details can be found on my Retired List Page

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Thank you for Shopping with Dawn!

• Check out all Stampin' Up! SPECIALS & NEW ARRIVALS
• DOstamping Loyalty Rewards - Earn free stamps on orders of $50 or more

Questions, Retired Artistic Etchings and Aviary

Quick note:  Some of you are having trouble entering the HOSTESS CODE for your orders yesterday.  Stampin' Up! recommends the following tips:

1. use Mozilla Firefox for your internet browser
2. clear your "cookies"

Remember...enter one of these codes from now until May 7th to get entered in Dawn's Online Retirement Party Prize Give-away!:

• PBV3XGJY
• G2HB6FP6
• QPFRR2P7

Full details can be found on my Retired List Page

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Over the coming weeks I'll be sharing some of my favorite projects using soon-to-be-retired stamps set.  So let's get started!

 

Artistic Etchings Wrap Box

• 120573 Artistic Etchings Wood Mount
• 118517 Artistic Etchings Clear Mount

 

Aviary Scallop Rectangle Card (includes tips for cutting Scallop Squares Duo Die, also retiring)

• 116956 Aviary wood mount
• 120462 Aviary clear mount
• 120903 Scallop Squares Duo Die

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Dawn's Retirement Party Prize Give-away

Remember...enter one of these codes from now until May 7th to be entered in my prize give-away!:

• PBV3XGJY
• G2HB6FP6
• QPFRR2P7

Full details can be found on my Retired List Page

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Thank you for Shopping with Dawn!

• Check out all Stampin' Up! SPECIALS & NEW ARRIVALS
• DOstamping Loyalty Rewards - Earn free stamps on orders of $50 or more

 

 

Stampin' Up! Retired List: Get your favorites before they are GONE!

Dates:  until June 3, 2013

Shop:  Stampin' Up! Retired Sale (some products up to 60% off - woohoo!)

Details:
 If you're familiar with Stampin' Up!, you know it's that time of the year.  But if you're new to Stampin' Up!, you're probably asking yourself..."what's a retired list?"  Good question!

To make room for all the fresh and fun new products in the NEW 2013/2014 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog coming May 31st, we have to say goodbye to some of our old favorites. Now is your chance to get them before they're gone!

Retired Accessories List (only available while supplies last) 

• Download: Stampin' Up! Retired Accessories (PDF)
• Shop: Retired Accessories

Retired Stamps List (all available until June 3rd)

• Download:  Retired Stamp List (PDF)
• Download: Retired Stamp List (sortable excel)
• Shop:  Retired Wood Mount Stamps
• Shop:  Retired Clear Mount Stamps

Also - you can add on current and Clearance Rack merchandise too.  Make your list for your favorites and get them before they are gone, gone, gone!

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DOstamping Online Retirement List Party!!

Timeframe: Two weeks, April 24 - May 7th

THREE CHANCES TO WIN!
Winners will be notified May 8th.

Details:
When you place your order online via my Stampin' Up! Store AND enter any one of the three Hostess Codes listed below (don't forget to click "apply"), you'll be entered in a drawing for Stampin' Rewards (aka: Hostess Rewards).

Three lucky winners will be drawn to receive Stampin' Up! merchandise of their choice.  The amount of merchandise will be determined by the total of the orders placed online during that timeframe for each of the the codes listed below.  

NOTE:  if your order totals $150 or more, you won't want to enter a hostess code, as your own order will qualify for stampin' rewards - so you'll get to spend it at that time.

For orders under $150...

You may choose any one of three Hostess Codes:

• PBV3XGJY
• G2HB6FP6
• QPFRR2P7

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Here's what a previous Hostess Code $100 Product Winner had to say:  

WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

WOW!  Not only did we have our first day of 70 degree weather but I come inside after cleaning the yard and I see this!  My husband thought I was crazy when he pulled in the driveway, I couldnt wait to tell him.  Oh my gosh, soooooo excited!!!! that I think I will break my explanation mark key............hahahahaha!!!!  Thank you, thank you, thank you so, so, so much!  I cant wait to go shopping. ~ Penny W

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HOW to enter the HOSTESS CODE while shopping: 

1. Order Online HERE
2. Create your own personal account (if you don't already have one)
3. Start shopping by adding products to your "Shopping Bag"
4. At anytime before checking out, you'll need to apply the HOSTESS CODE (see screen shot below on what to look for)
5. Don't forget to click the "APPLY" button
6. Complete your shopping
7. Then check out!

Remember...enter one of these codes:

• PBV3XGJY
• G2HB6FP6
• QPFRR2P7

Additional Tips added 4/25/2013:

Some of you are having trouble entering the HOSTESS CODE.  Stampin' Up! recommends the following:

1. use Mozilla Firefox for your internet browser
2. clear your "cookies"

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Thank you for Shopping with Dawn!

• Check out all Stampin' Up! SPECIALS & NEW ARRIVALS
• DOstamping Loyalty Rewards - Earn free stamps on orders of $50 or more

 

 

Control Freaks Birthday Tour!

Welcome to the Control Freaks April 2013 Tour (officially starts April 20th, but should be live by 8:00pm central time April 19th- so be sure to stop back later to take the full tour). We are thrilled to have you join us today. Our tour features some of your favorite Control Freaks Stampers sharing projects made with Stampin' Up! products. In fact, you may have just come from Justin Krieger's Blog

Our theme for this month is: "Stampin' Up! Birthday Creations".   

Butterfly Birthday Ensemble 

I don't know about you, but...I just can't put Stampin' Up! Bitty Butterfly and Elegant Butterfly punches down.  I am so drawn to them and I find myself reaching for them on almost every project these days.  So instead of fighting it, I simply gave in (again!) and you get birthday butterflies!!

Ensemble includes:

• Butterfly Birthday card (4-1/4" x 5-1/2")
• Butterfly Birthday thank you (3"x3")
• Butterfly Boutique Box candy holder

I chose a soft color palette of retiring colors.  I think I'll miss Baja Breeze the most!

Both the birthday and thank you cards have a panel with lines scored on all 4 sides to give them a little texture interest.  

TIP: score with front side faced down on your scoring tool

 

Butterfly Boutique Box Candy Holder 

Boutique Boxes make for a great last minute candy holder.  You'll find them in the 2013 Spring Catalog.  They come already die cut - woohoo!.  Just punch-out, add Sticky Strip, fold and you're done!  

Well...add some cute decorations with Butterflies and Marina Mist 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon...then you're done!

TIP:  The box-top is actually folded backwards and stays in place with the ribbon.  Just slip in 2 candy bars (yes, two candy bars fit perfectly...gotta love that!) and your candy holder is ready to go.  

It could be a gift in itself or would make a great party favor too!

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 Dawn's Stamping Supplies

• Blooming with Kindness stamp (126420w or 126422c)
• Baja Breeze ink
• Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue cardstock
• 124005 Silver Glimmer Paper
• 129306 Boutique Boxes
• 129292 Marina Mist 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon
• 122334 Simply Scored Scoring Tool
• 129406 Bitty Butterfly Punch
• 127526 Elegant Butterfly Punch
• 127811 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch
• 119246 Basic Rhinstone Jewels
• Snail Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip

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Well, that wraps up this stop of the tour. I hope you enjoyed my Stampin' Up! Birthday Creations.  Now on to more, from the always surprising Jan Tinklenberg

Quick and Cut: Amazing Accent Wheel

Today's Quick & Cute card is brought to by... Stampin' Around Wheel!  Yes, wheels are a stampers delight for QC cards!  One quick pass over your card and voila, you're practically done!

If you're a Stampin' Around Wheel virgin newbie, or need a refresher, be sure to...

WATCH VIDEO: Stamping Around Wheel Basics

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Dawn's Stamping Supplies

• 130106 Amazing Accent Wheel
• 102971 Stampin’ Around Handle (standard)
• 126455 Sweet Essentials - wood
• 126457 Sweet Essentials - clear
• 126986 Island Indigo Ink
• 122922 Island Indigo cardstock (5" x 1-1/4", 5-1/4" x 4")
• 111352 Baja Breeze cardstock (scraps for die cutting flowers)
• 100730 Whisper White cardstock (5" x 1", 5" x 3-3/4", 5-1/2" x 8-1/2")
• 115969 Floral Fusion Sizzlits
• 113439 Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
• 122974 Island Indigo Bakers Twine
• 119247 Basic Pearls
• Snail Adhesive, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Extra $30 in Stampin' Up! Products...Two Ways

* Be a hostess
* Join my DOstamperSTARS!
* Details HERE

 

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Thank you for Shopping with Dawn!

• Check out all Stampin' Up! SPECIALS & NEW ARRIVALS
• DOstamping Loyalty Rewards - Earn free stamps on orders of $50 or more