Two QCs with Dawn's Favorite: Simply Sketched Hostess Set

There's still a little bit of time to get my favorite Stampin' Up! 2013-2014 Hostess Set, Simply Sketched.  It's a a must-have!  It makes the best QC cards.  In fact - here are two QC cards for you today.

This card was a huge hit with my Card Buffet class last night. The stamping and coloring is quick and easy using a Blender Pen.  Don't you think the Gold Sequin Trim is the perfect finishing touch?  

NOTE: This card was inspired by a fellow demonstrator.  But with my move, I can't locate who shared it with me.  If this is your card - let me know and I'll add your name to give you credit. 

Dawn's Stamping Supplies (and measurements)

• Simply Sketched Wood-mount Stamp Set - hostess
• Simply Sketched Clear-mount Stamp Set - hostess
• Jet Black StazOn Pad
• Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad
• Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
• Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock (scrap for oval framlit)
• Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock (8-1/2" x 5-1/2", scrap for oval punch)
• Modern Medley Designer Series Paper (3/4" x 4")
• Eastern Elegance Designer Series Paper (1/2" x 4")
• Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack (1/2" x 4")
• Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
• Ovals Collection Framelits Dies
• Extra-Large Oval Punch
• Blender Pens
• Gold Sequin Trim
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Mini Glue Dots (to adhere sequins)

  

Another Simply Sketched QC card, is this one that was inspired by a card I received from one of my customers, Linda B (thank you Linda!).  Again, It was huge hit at my Card Buffet class last night.

Dawn's Stamping Supplies (and measurements)

• Simply Sketched Wood-mount Stamp Set - hostess
• Simply Sketched Clear-mount Stamp Set - hostess
• Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock (8-1/2" x 5-1/2", scrap for punch)
• Crisp Cantaloupe 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock (4" x 5-1/4")
• Jet Black StazOn Pad
• Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker
• Subtles Stampin' Write Markers
• 2013-2015 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (retiring)
• Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
• Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die (retiring)
• 2-1/2 Inch Circle Punch
• Basic Pearls Jewel Accents
• Stampin' Dimensionals

To add this gorgeous stamp set to your collection, here's what you need to do:

• when your party or online order totals $150 or more,
• you can select the Simply Sketched as one of your Hostess or Stampin' Rewards.   

Hope you enjoyed today's QC cards.  Just us tomorrow for another DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge.

Thanks~Dawn O

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Stampin' Up! retired lists - update:

Be sure to download daily to see what is still available.  Many stamp sets are sold out already...they're marked with an "x".

• Retired Stamp List -  PDF
• Retired Stamp List - Excel
• Retired Accessory List - PDF
• Retired Accessory List - Excel

Click to Shop the Stampin' Up! Retired List

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Thank you for Shopping with Dawn

• Check out the updated Clearance Rack 
• Occasions Catalog  SHOP | VIEW
• 25% off Weekly Deals 
• Orders of $50 order receive DOstamping Loyalty Rewards,redeemable for a free stamp set or framelit 

04/29/14: Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals, Clearance Rack, Retired List, Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription

Updated Clearance Rack 

Woohoo - some fabulous items were just updated to the Clearance Rack.  Check it out here.

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Stampin' Up! Retired List Updates 

Stampin' Up! retired lists:

Be sure to download daily to see what is still available.  Sold out items are marked with an "x".

• Retired Stamp List -  PDF
• Retired Stamp List - Excel
• Retired Accessory List - PDF
• Retired Accessory List - Excel

Click to Shop the Stampin' Up! Retired List

Here's what is already sold out (note: mostly a complete list):

Hostess Set 

• Sweetly framed w (hostess)
• Stamp Sets
• Animal Talk c
• Baby Prints c/w
• Backyard Basics c/w
• Birthday cake 
• Blast off c 
• Blessings from heaven c/w
• Bring on the cake c/w
• Bug me c 
• Create a cupcake c
• Creatlive elements c 
• Delicate Doilies c 
• Delightful Dozen c 
• En Francais w
• Fabulous Florets c 
• Fabulous Phrases c 
• Fabulous You c 
• Fiield Flowers c /w
• Film strip w
• Fine Feathers c 
• Fishin Around
• Five Way Flower
• Forever with you 
• Great Sport c 
• Harvest Blessings c/w 
• Hello,Doily c 
• Horse Frontier c /w
• It's a wrap c
• Lacy & Lovely c 
• Love & Laughter c 
• Lovely Little Labels c 
• Loving Thoughts c 
• Mr & Mrs w 
• My Friend c 
• Off the Grid w 
• One in a Million c 
• Papaya Collage c 
• Perfectly Penned c/w
• Pure Gumption c /w
• Rev Up The Fun c/w
• Road to Happiness c 
• Seasonal sayings c
• Secret Garden w 
• Simply Stars c/w
• So Sorry c/w
• Storybook friendds c //w
• Sunflower c /w
• Sweet essetentials c 
• Take care c 
• Tag it c
• This day forward c 
• Woodgrain c/w
• World Treasures c
• Worth The Wait 
• You're Amazing c 
• You're my Hero c 
• Zoo Reivew c/w 

Accessories

• Crumb Cake Taffeta Ribbon 
• 2012-14 In Color Reinkers - All Colors
• 2012-14 Ink pad/cardstock kit
• 2012-14 In Color cardstock single and multi packs 
• 2014-14 12 x 12 In Color Cardstock
• Dazzling Diamonds
• Coastal Cabana ruffle trim 
• Strawberry Slush ruffle trim 
• Sponge Daubers 
• Uninked Jumbo Wheel cartridge 
• Bella Boutique Wheel 
• Timber Wheel
• Birthday Candle Wheel
• Measuring Stick Wheel 

Bundles

• Backyard Basics Bundle c/w

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Weekly Deals

To take advantage of 25% savings, be sure add this Week's Deals to your shopping bag - ends Monday. 

126872 $4.95 $3.71	126871 $4.95 $3.71	126845 $8.95 $6.71	130101 $24.95 $18.71
126882 $16.95 $12.71	129955 $23.95 $17.96	129723 $7.95 $5.96	126056 $19.95 $11.97

Dawn's Favorites

• Notecards and Mini Punches
• 126882 Merry Minis Punch Pack

• Patriotic Card
• 126882 Merry Minis Punch Pack

 

• All Dressed Up!
• 130101 Dress Up Framelits Dies

Shop Weekly Deals 

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 NEW MDS Digital Downloads 

• Print: 04/29 MDS Downloads PDF
• Shop: MDS Digital Downloads 

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Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscriptions

If you haven't heard...Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscriptions are here!  

I'm so excited about this option, especially since Stampin' Up! has made huge improvements to the kits.  If you haven't seen one lately - you're missing out!

• Here's the best news - you can order the prepaid subscription online, at a party or contact me directly!  
• Better yet - you can add Stampin' Up! product to your prepaid subscription order and when it reaches $150 or more - you qualify for Stampin' Rewards
• Plus, if you're a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, you can order past kits and refills (just updated today:  check it out here - can only be order by following instructions on flyer, but other product may be added to it)
• Woohoo!  Isn't that awesome?!  Sorry - I just can't contain myself.

Here's the price list for Prepaid Subscriptions:

• 137858 1-month subscription $19.95
• 137859 3-month subscription $59.85
• 137860 6-month subscription $113.70—save $1 per month
• 137861 12-month subscription $215.40—save $2 per month
• prices include shipping, but not sales tax

How It Works:

1. When you place your order, you'll receive an e-mail with instructions on how to redeem the prepaid subscription.
2. You'll go to www.mypaperpumpkin.com and enter the redemption code.
3. You'll start enjoying their monthly Paper Pumpkin project kit the very next month!

Other Details:

• Each Paper Pumpkin account can only use one redemption code at a time. For example, if someone buys two six-month prepaid subscriptions, they'll enter the first code and then after six months can enter the second code.
• Can be used as a gift subscription program, you can buy a prepaid subscription and give it as a gift. You'd just purchase the prepaid subscription and when you receive the redemption code, share it with the recipient of your choice who can redeem the subscription at www.mypaperpumpkin.com
• Redemption codes will become invalid if not used within three years of the purchase date (two years for residents of California). 

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Stampin' Up! Product Availability Update 

Here's a list of products that are on backorder and their estimated availability date:

• 133322: Petite Petals Punch - May 5
• 132154 Chevron Border Punch - May 9

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Thank you for Shopping with Dawn

• Occasions Catalog  SHOP | VIEW
• 25% off Weekly Deals 
• Orders of $50 order receive DOstamping Loyalty Rewards,redeemable for a free stamp set or framelit 

Making a Change with my Email Subscriber Service Provider

As many of you know - I've been experiencing problems with my blog email delivery service since the 3rd of April.  Between the Yahoo update and Feedburner inconsistencies, I've have to make a change so you don't miss a thing.  

As of today, I've migrated to a new service provider, Feedblitz.  Everyone who was an email subscriber, should have automatically been transferred over and you should be reading this in your inbox right now - even those of you who hadn't been receiving them for the last couple of weeks.  (That is, if I did everything correctly.)

Here's some things for you to do:

• If you are a current email subscriber with me and you are reading this email from your inbox - you don't have to do anything.  You're all set to go.
• If you are a current email subscriber and not receiving my emails, check your junk folder first.  Then if not there, you can resubscribe below:
• Be sure to add the FeedBlitz email address: [email protected] -- to your email white list (or address contact book).

You have two options to stay connected

• Via Email Subscription (straight to your inbox): DOstamping With Dawn Blog Update by Email
• Via RSS service (like Feedly or Blog Lovin' - if you're already using them), DOstampingwithDawn Blog Update by RSS (I'll be shutting down my old service provider starting May 3rd - so get switch over this week.)

Thank you to all who have contacted me about their missing emails.  I appreciate you hanging in there with me through this transition.

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Thank you for Shopping with Dawn

• Occasions Catalog  SHOP | VIEW
• Don't forget to check out this weeks 25% off Weekly Deals
• Orders of $50 order receive DOstamping Loyalty Rewards, redeemable for a free stamp set or framelit   

Stampin' Up! Petite Petals: Punch Art Daffodils, Retired List Update, Last Day Free Shipping

At my DOstampingSTARS meeting last month, Mackenzie shared an adorable card that featured Punch Art Daffodils made with the Petite Petals punch.  We all ooh'd and aah'd over it so much, that I just had to do it for this month's Stamping Club.  They loved it too!  Here's my punch art daffodils with my own twist on it.

Check out the supply list below for the punches you'll need for the Daffodil Punch Art.  In addition, I do recommend the following:

• Stampin' Pierce Mat (126199)and Paper Piercing Tool (126189)
• Glue Dots (103683) and 2-way Glue (100425)

Be sure to watch the How'd She DO That? video (below) to see how I put these products into action. 

WATCH VIDEO: Easy Petite Petals Daffodil Punch Art 

 

 

Looking for Stampin' Up! Framelit Sizes?  Check them out all-in-one place!

Click: Stampin' Up! Framelits Sizes

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Dawn's Stamping Supplies 

131916	129684	132082	126447	133032
133035	100730	120953	119683	105117
126975	126953	101406	113439	129381
133322	119858	121807

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Today's Reminders:

Last Day for FREE Shipping 

I've been receiving several inquries about what can be ordered with free shipping.  The answer is...everything!!  Whether retiring or not - you can get it today with free shipping.  Ends tonight at 11:50pm (MT).

Stampin' Up! retired lists:

Be sure to download daily to see what is still available.  Sold out items are marked with an "x".

• Retired Stamp List -  PDF
• Retired Stamp List - Excel
• Retired Accessory List - PDF
• Retired Accessory List - Excel

Click to Shop the Stampin' Up! Retired List

Here's what is sold out already:

Stamps

• Baby Prints c 
• Backyard Basics c/w
• Birthday cake 
• Blast off c 
• Blessings from heaven c/w
• Create a cupcake c
• Creatlive elements c 
• Delicate Doilies c 
• Delightful Dozen c 
• En Francais w
• Fabulous Florets c 
• Fiield Flowers c 
• Fine Feathers c 
• Fishin Around
• Five Way Flower
• Forever with you 
• Harvest Blessings c/w 
• Horse Frontier c 
• Love & Laughter c 
• Lovely Little Labels c 
• Mr & Mrs w 
• My Friend c 
• Rev Up The Fun c/w
• Secret Garden w 
• Simply Stars c/w
• So Sorry C/w
• Storybook friendds c //w
• Sunflower c /w
• Take care c 
• Tag it c
• Woodgrain c/w
• World Treasures c
• Zoo Review c

Accessories

• 2012-14 In Color Reinkers - All Colors
• 2012-14 Ink pad/cardstock kit
• 2012-14 In Color cardstock single and multi packs 
• 2014-14 12 x 12 In Color Cardstock
• Dazzling Diamonds
• Strawberry Slush ruffle trim 
• Uninked Jumbo Wheel cartridge 
• Timber Wheel
• Birthday Candle Wheel

Bundles

• Backyard Basics Bundle c/w

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Thank you for Shopping with Dawn

• Occasions Catalog  SHOP | VIEW
• Don't forget to check out this weeks 25% off Weekly Deals
• Orders of $50 order receive DOstamping Loyalty Rewards, redeemable for a free stamp set or framelit   

DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #079: Afternoon Picnic Sketch

Today's Reminders - Stampin' Up! 2014 Retired Lists & Free Shipping:

The Stampin' Up! retired lists are here:

Be sure to download daily to see what is still available.  Sold out items are marked with an "x".

• Retired Stamp List -  PDF
• Retired Stamp List - Excel
• Retired Accessory List - PDF
• Retired Accessory List - Excel

Click to Shop the Stampin' Up! Retired List

• Get FREE shipping on everything (doesn't include expedited orders) April 21-25!
• Hurry...ends Friday!

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My Blog Update:

I'm heard from many of my readers that you are still having trouble receiving my blog update emails.  Several readers have been able to resolve it.  So I thought I'd share some tips from them:

• Check your spam/junk folder.  Then check it again.  A few have found that after digging deeper, they have found my emails there.
• Add my email addresses to your contact list.  
• [email protected]
• [email protected]
• Locate an older blog update email from me and unsubscribe (located at the bottom of the email), then resubscribe by visiting my blog home page at www.dostamping.typepad.com (the "subscribe button" is located on the left, under my photo)

Thank you...Thank you to my readers who have shared these tips with me.  I have the bestest readers ever!!

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It's time for another DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge.  I know, two in one day.  But now I'm caught up!  This week it's a Sketch Pad Challenge.  

I've lovin' this sketch - falls into the QC category, Quick and Cute!  I used my favorite "happy birthday" greeting from the Create a Cupcake stamp set.  The clear mount version is sold out, but it's still available in wood mount.  I will definitely miss it!

Dawn's Cardmaking Tips:

For cutting Designer Series Paper - Take the guesswork out of your cutting and use the patterns on the DSP as your cutting guide!  I love it when the paper basically has "built-in" guides for cutting.  This Afternoon Picnic DSP  is perfect for that (on the retired list and 25% off Weekly Deal ends 4/28).  Notice how I cut three "rows" of patterns for the focal point. Makes for easy crafting!

For stamping smaller greetings - I prefer to stamp and punch.  Then I can place the greeting wherever I want to without worrying whether I stamped it straight or not.  I used the Word Window Punch with this greeting.  But the Modern Label punch is another great choice for this technique. 

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Check out more "Sketch Pad" inspiration from DOstamperSTARS (click on their links below):

• Cindy's I Am Me DSP card
  
• Robyn's Stippled Blossom card
  
• Jan's Million & One card
  
• Miriam Perfectly Penned card
• Linda Serene Silhouette card
• Sharon Mosaic Madness card

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Dawn's Stamping Supplies

• 128520 Create a Cupcake - wood (on the retired list)
• 122922 Wisteria Wonder cardstock (8-1/2" x 5-1/2", scrap for flower)
• 101650 Very Vanilla cardstock (3" x3", 4" x 5-1/4", scrap for greeting)
• 131199 Crushed Curry cardstock (scrap for flower)
• 126985 Wisteria Wonder ink
• 131390 Afternoon Picnic DSP (on the retired list) (1" x 5-1/4", roughly 2-3/4" square (follow DSP pattern))
• 130698 Pansy Punch
• 119857 Word Window Punch
• 119868 1" Circle Punch
• 119247 Basic Pearls (on the retired list)

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Thank you for Shopping with Dawn

• Occasions Catalog  SHOP | VIEW
• Don't forget to check out this weeks 25% off Weekly Deals
• Orders of $50 receive DOstamping Loyalty Rewards, redeemable for a free stamp set or framelit   

 

DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #078: Basket of Flowers

Sorry - I'm very late with last week's DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge.  I'm finally feeling some improvement and had the energy to make a card.  Luckily, I had some "Hardwood Baskets" leftover from Easter and I used one of them for today's challenge.  

It's time for another DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge.  This week it's a Color My World Challenge - Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder and Crumb Cake.

 

For a How'd She DO That? Video and supply list - click "Hardwood Easter Basket"

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Additional Stamping Supplies for this card include:

125577 Weekly Deal

130698

133322

129406

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Check out more "Home Sweet Home" inspiration from DOstamperSTARS (click on their links below):

• Miriam's Morning Meadow Card
• Sharon's Happy Watercolor Card
  
• Cindy's Create a Cupcake Card
  
• Robyn's Countless Sayings Card
  
• Jan's Summer Silhouette's Card

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Thank you for Shopping with Dawn

• Occasions Catalog  SHOP | VIEW
• Don't forget to check out this weeks 25% off Weekly Deals
• Orders of $50 receive DOstamping Loyalty Rewards, redeemable for a free stamp set or framelit   

04/22/14: Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals and News

Typepad update

It's now 2:50pm CT and I see my blog is back online as well as my ability to compose a post.  Thank you for hanging in with me.  If you need to reach me - you can do so at my [email protected] email. 

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Stampin'  Up! Retired List updates:

• Many of the 2012 In Color Products have sold out
• The following products are on the retired list, but have been updated to show that they will be available in the next catalog, just reconfigured
• Dazzling Diamonds
• Sponge Daubers
• Silver Glimmer Paper
• Be sure to check the list every day, as Stampin' Up! will update them for sold out items (the x's)

The Stampin' Up! retired lists:

• Retired Stamp List -  PDF
• Retired Stamp List - Excel
• Retired Accessory List - PDF
• Retired Accessory List - Excel

Click to Shop the Stampin' Up! Retired List

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Weekly Deals

To take advantage of 25% savings, be sure add this Week's Deals to your shopping bag - ends Monday. 

129958 $11.95 $8.96	118481 $6.95 $5.21	130861 $9.95 $5.97	131390 $10.95 $8.21
125577 $4.95 $3.71	127554 $4.95 $3.71	126878 $4.95 $3.71	126876 $4.95 $3.71

 

Dawn's Favorites

• Triple Time Stamping Card
• 127554 Naturals Designer Buttons
• Plus - Creative Elements Stamp Set is on the retired list - boo hoo!

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 NEW MDS Digital Downloads 

• Print: 04/22 MDS Downloads PDF
• Shop: MDS Digital Downloads 

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Don't forget...FREE Shipping April 21-25th

• Get FREE shipping on everything (doesn't include expedited orders) April 21-25!

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Stampin' Up! Product Availability Update 

Here's a list of products that are on backorder and their estimated availability date:

• 133325: Fringe Scissors - April 30
• 133322: Petite Petals Punch - May 5
• 132154 Chevron Border Punch - May 9

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Thank you for Shopping with Dawn

• Occasions Catalog  SHOP | VIEW
• 25% off Weekly Deals 
• Orders of $50 order receive DOstamping Loyalty Rewards,redeemable for a free stamp set or framelit 

Stampin' Up! Retired List is Here and FREE Shipping

Please note:  Typepad (my blog service) experienced technically issues throughout the entire weekend and this morning as well.  I'm still here!  Just hoping they have a permanent fix now!

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Stampin' Up! Retired Lists 

 The Stampin' Up! retired lists are here:

• Retired Stamp List -  PDF
• Retired Stamp List - Excel
• Retired Accessory List - PDF
• Retired Accessory List - Excel

Click to Shop the Stampin' Up! Retired List

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Things to note:

1. All items are "while supplies last"!
2. Popular items tend to see out fast.  In fact - some of the 2012 In Color products are already sold out.
3. I recommend printing out the lists and highlighting your favorites and shop online today!

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Don't forget...FREE Shipping April 21-25th

• Get FREE shipping on everything (doesn't include expedited orders) April 21-25!

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Thank you for Shopping with Dawn

• Join Stampin' Up! - today, to take advantage of free shipping on your first order between 4/21-4/25 AND demonstrators can pre-order the NEW Project Life Product Line!
• Occasions Catalog  SHOP | VIEW
• Don't forget to check out this weeks 25% off Weekly Deals
• Orders of $50 or more receive DOstamping Loyalty Rewards, redeemable for a free stamp set or framelit