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April 2015

DOstamperSTARS Thursday Color Challenge #130: Mixed Bunch

April 30, 2015

It's time for another DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge.  This week we're having a Sketch Pad challenge.

DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #130 #dostamping #stampinup
Well it became quite obvious with today's sketch that I should make a floral card.  So that's what I went with.  I chose my favorite stamp set and punch combo; Mixed Bunch and matching Blossom Punch - both retiring.

Retiring Mixed Bunch card by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #130 #dostamping #stampinup

In addition, I chose bold colors; black & red, with touches of green & yellow.  The banner measures 1-3/4" x 4-1/2" and is from the retiring Back To Black Designer Series Paper.  The greeting is from the retiring Regarding Dahlias stamp set.  See below for tips to make the flower...

Mixed Bunch Flower:

  • Stamp Mixed Bunch Flower with Real Red (on Whisper White) and punch with Blossom Punch
  • Punch Old Olive with Blossom Punch - cut apart 2 "leaves" and attach with glue dots
  • Punch Basic Black with 1" Circle Punch
  • Stamp center image with Stazon Jet Black and punch with 3/4" Circle punch
  • Attach punch circles together and adhere to center of flower
  • Attach black Candy Dot (from neutrals) to flower center
  • Adhere flower to card with Stampin' Dimensionals

Mixed Bunch is definitely one my favorites that I will miss.  Be sure to get yours and the matching Blossom Punch before it's gone for good!

Enjoy~Dawn O

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

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Dawn's Stamping Supplies 

Mixed Bunch Wood Stamp Set
Mixed Bunch Clear Stamp Set
Regarding Dahlias Wood Stamp Set
Regarding Dahlias Clear Stamp Set
Back To Black Designer Series Paper
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad
3/4" Circle Punch
1" Circle Punch
Blossom Punch
Brights Candy Dots
Glue Dots

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Last Day for Butterfly Special Offers:

They're here! Butterflies Bundle by Stampin' Up! #dostamping #stampinup

Take advantage of two special offers today, April 30: 

Purchase any of the Butterflies Thinlits Bundles at the already-discounted prices(links updated)

Find Butterflies Bundle Inspiration here

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Retiring Lists

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Posted at 01:57 AM in 2014/15 Annual Catalog, Card Making, Clean & Simple, Designer Series Paper, DOstamperSTARS, Floral, Punches, Thursday Challenges | | Comments (2)

QC & Step It Up Guy Greetings Cards: The guys will love 'em!

April 29, 2015

Sometimes when you first get a stamp set you just need to play with it.  I recommend making a couple of "starter cards" to get a feel for a stamp set.  That's exactly what I did when I cracked open the new Guy Greetings stamp set from the  2015 Occasions Catalog .  I cranked out a couple of quick & easy (QC) cards to just get the creative juices flowing.

Guy Greetings QC card by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Guy Greetings QC card by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

With the photopolymer stamp set option it was easy to line up the anchor image with the hole created from the Angled Tag Topper Punch (retiring).  Use the Island Indigo marker to color the "rivet".

Dawn's Stamping Supplies

 

Guy Greetings QC card by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Guy Greetings QC card by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

I used the Zig Zag Textured Impressions Embossing Folder to add a little texture.  Reminded me of tire tracks...don't you think?

Dawn's Stamping Supplies

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Step It Up Box Stand Cards

I shared these two cards in my HSDT Box Stand Cards video a couple of weeks ago.  If you didn't see it or didn't watch until the end - you might have missed them.  

Guy Greeting & Adventure Bound Box Stand Card shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Guy Greeting & Adventure Bound Box Stand Card shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

 

 

  Guy Greeting & Adventure Bound Box Stand Card shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Guy Greeting & Adventure Bound Box Stand Card shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

With the addition of the fabulous Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper Stack [137780], and some simple scoring, you can step up your card and impress the guy in your life!  Be sure to check out my Box Stand Card video. 

I think the guy in your life would enjoy any one of these four cards.   

NOTE:  The Occasions Catalog ends June 2nd, so get your favorite products before they are gone!

Thanks for stopping by~Dawn O

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Stampin' Up! Retired Lists #dostamping #stampinup

Retiring Lists

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Posted at 01:42 PM in 2015 Occasions Catalog, Big Shot, Birthday, Card Buffet, Card Kits, Clean & Simple, Designer Series Paper, Folding Cards, Masculine, Quick & Cute | | Comments (0)

4/28 Weekly Deals: Fry Box, Punches & Ribbon

April 28, 2015

Weekly Deals

We've got some fabulous deals for you this week! To take advantage of 25% savings, be sure and add this Week's Deals to your shopping bag.

 weeklydeals from Stampin' Up! #dostamping #craftingsupplies

 

Posted at 09:47 AM in Specials & Promotions | | Comments (0)

Dawn's Favorites: Retiring Stamps

April 28, 2015

With so many Stampin' Up! stamp sets retiring this year, there are many I will miss. (I know, I know...we have to make room for the new!)  I narrowed down the list to my absolute favorites (a difficult task).  Here's a little walk down memory lane of 14 of my favorites...they'll be sorely missed! 

  Stippled Bloom w/ Million & One retired favorites by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Million & One retiring favorites by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Blooming with Kindness Stampin' Up! retired list by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Embellished Events from Stampin' Up! retired list by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Four You (greeting) Stampin' Up! retired stamp sets by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

  Gifts of Kindness Stampin' Up! retired list by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Happy Hour from Stampin' Up! retired list by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Hey You (greeting) Stampin' Up! retired list by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Love & Sympathy Stampin' Up! retired list by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup 

  Mixed Bunch Stampin' Up! retired list by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

  Sketched Birthday Stampin' Up! retired list by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Too Kind Stampin' Up! retired list by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup 

Truly Grateful Stampin' Up! retired list by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Just Sayin' Stampin' Up! retired list by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Dawn's Favorite Stamp Sets 

Stippled Blossoms Wood Stamp Set
$26.95
Stippled Blossoms Clear Stamp Set
$18.95
Million & One Wood Stamp Set
$16.95 $13.56
Million & One Clear Stamp Set
$12.95
Blooming With Kindness Clear Stamp Set
$16.95
Blooming With Kindness Wood Stamp Set
$22.95 $17.21
Embellished Events Wood Stamp Set
$28.95
Embellished Events Clear Stamp Set
$20.95
Four You Wood Stamp Set
$14.95
Four You Clear Stamp Set
$11.95
Gifts Of Kindness Wood Stamp Set
$25.95
Gifts Of Kindness Clear Stamp Set
$18.95
Happy Hour Wood Stamp Set
$29.95
Happy Hour Clear Stamp Set
$21.95
Hey You Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$13.95
Hey You Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$10.95 $8.21
Love & Sympathy Wood Stamp Set
$15.95
Love & Sympathy Clear Stamp Set
$11.95
Mixed Bunch Wood Stamp Set
$27.95
Mixed Bunch Clear Stamp Set
$21.95
Sketched Birthday Wood Stamp Set
$24.95
Sketched Birthday Clear Stamp Set
$17.95
Too Kind Wood Stamp Set
$19.95
Too Kind Clear Stamp Set
$14.95
Truly Grateful Wood Stamp Set
$27.95 $20.96
Truly Grateful Clear Stamp Set
$19.95
Just Sayin' Wood Stamp Set
$26.95 21.56
Just Sayin' Clear Stamp Set
$18.95

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Stampin' Up! Retired Lists #dostamping #stampinup

It's that time of year again!  Time to say goodbye to retiring products from the 2014-2015 annual catalog.   Each year Stampin' Up! retires products to make way for the new.

Details

  • You can order retiring products until June 2nd or while supplies last.
  • Selected products discounted up to 50% off, supplies will go fast. 
  • Due to high demand for retiring stamps, Stampin' Up! will keep producing retiring stamps until May 26th
  • However, accessories are only while supplies last (NOTE: popular accessories tend to sell out fast, so don't delay)
  • Get out your Wish List and be sure to get your favorites before they are gone!

Retiring Lists

Shop: My Digital Studio

Shop: Retired Stamps and Accessories

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Posted at 09:47 AM in 2014/15 Annual Catalog, Retired | | Comments (0)

New Annual Catalog coming June 2nd - Woohoo!

April 27, 2015

With the anticipation of new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog coming June 2nd, I thought I'd share some important catalog transition dates/information:

How to get a new 2015/2016 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog     20150106_Occasions_en-US

June 2nd is the day!!  

Day for what?  It's like a special catalog day - meaning...

  • LAST day for the 2015 Occasions Catalog
  • LAST day for the 2014/2015 Annual Catalog
  • FIRST day for the 2015/2016 Annual Catalog - woohoo!!

Online Store information

  • June 2nd - the online store will be doing maintenance from midnight to 2am (MT)
  • June 3rd - the online store will be doing maintenance from midnight to 2am (MT)

How to get a free Stampin' Up! catalog?  

  • If you're a current club member (local or online), then you'll automatically qualify for a free catalog from me
  • If you're an active customer with me, you too will automatically get a free catalog from me.
  • If you are not an active customer with me and would like to receive a free catalog, just place an order of $50 or more by May 1st to get on the first round of shipping.
  • Catalogs should arrive to you near the end of May
  • If you don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and would like to purchase a catalog for $6.00 (covers postage only), contact me at [email protected].  I'll send you a paypal invoice on May 20th.

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Stampin' Up! Retired Lists #dostamping #stampinup

It's that time of year again!  Time to say goodbye to retiring products from the 2014-2015 annual catalog.   Each year Stampin' Up! retires products to make way for the new.

Transition Information

  • You can order retiring products until June 2nd or while supplies last.
  • Selected products discounted up to 50% off, supplies will go fast. 
  • Due to high demand for retiring stamps, Stampin' Up! will keep producing retiring stamps until May 26th
  • However, accessories are only while supplies last (NOTE: popular accessories tend to sell out fast, so don't delay)
  • Get out your Wish List and be sure to get your favorites before they are gone!

Retiring Lists

Shop: My Digital Studio

Shop: Retired Stamps and Accessories

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Posted at 02:05 PM in 2014/15 Annual Catalog, 2015 Occasions Catalog, 2015/2016 Annual Catalog, Retired | | Comments (0)

11 Fabulous Painted Petals Swaps

April 27, 2015

Today I'm sharing several fabulous Painted Petals swaps, received from fellow Control Freaks and Stamp Share for Leaders.  With only five weeks of the 2015 Occasions Catalog (ends June 2nd), I thought you'd enjoy this swaps today!

Painted Petals swaps shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Ann Walker)

Painted Petals swaps shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Brenda Sprenger)

Painted Petals swaps shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Carol Nordquist)

Painted Petals swaps shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Carol Nordquist)

Painted Petals swaps shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Connie Babbert)

Painted Petals swaps shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Erna Logtenberg)

Painted Petals swaps shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Lisa Young)

Painted Petals swaps shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Lisa Young)

Painted Petals swaps shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Painted Petals swaps shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Painted Petals swaps shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Patty Bennett)

Painted Petals swaps shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Terri Gaines)

What awesome Painted Petals inspiration shared by these swappers, right?  I'm thankful to be part of these groups.  My local stampers are the luckiest, as these kind of card swaps make my display boards look amazing. 

Enjoy~Dawn O 

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Painted Petals Collection - available through June 2nd

Painted Petals Wood Stamp Set
Painted Petals Clear Stamp Set
Painted Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set
Spring Flowers Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Painted Blooms Designer Series Paper
Painted Blooms Cotton Twine

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Butterflies Thinlits Special - ends April 30th

Stampin' Up! is bringing you two special offers:

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Posted at 02:04 PM in 2015 Occasions Catalog, Birthday, Card Making, Designer Series Paper, Floral, Stamp Share For Leaders, Swaps | | Comments (0)

Punch Art: Max's Rocket Ship Birthday Card

April 24, 2015

My grandson Max celebrated his 8th birthday yesterday.  Typically we wait until his party to give him his gift, but as he's having his tonsils and adenoids removed today (and will be out of school for a week), we thought he could use his birthday gift and Rocket Ship Punch Art Card while recovering. (Note: everything went well and he's already home; tired and sore, but resting)

Max with Lucy & Stephen Hawking books

Max is totally obsessed with space right now, so we got him a set of books by Lucy & Stephen Hawking, aimed at kids 8-12.  Let's just say...he loved them!

Outer Space photo inspiration

I found some "outer space" wrapping paper with some fun space ships and wanted to make a matching card .  So I used it as my inspiration.  Here's the Rocket Ship Punch Art I came up with... 

Rocket Ship Punch Art by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup 

Rocket Ship Punch Art by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Rocket Ship Punch Art List 

Moon Punch Art List

Max & his Rocket Ship Punch Art by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Stinkin' cute, huh?!  I was so happy with the way it turned out and so was Max!

Happy Birthday Max!

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Additional Supplies

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Retiring products up to 50% off!

Stampin' Up! 2015 Retired Lists #dostamping #stampinup

It's that time of year again!  Time to say goodbye to retiring products from the 2014-2015 annual catalog.

Shop: Retired Stamps and Accessories 

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Butterflies Thinlits Special - ends April 30th

Stampin' Up! is bringing you two special offers:

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Posted at 02:10 PM in 2014/15 Annual Catalog, 2015 Occasions Catalog, Big Shot, Birthday, Card Making, Die Cuts, Family, Framelits, Kids, Punch Art, Punches, Retired | | Comments (9)

DOstamperSTARS Thursday Color Challenge #129: Sketched Birthday

April 23, 2015

It's time for another DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge.  This week we're having a Color My World challenge.

DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #129 #dostamping #stampinup
 

Sketched Birthday card shared by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Color Challenge #129 #dostamping #stampinup

What happy colors for this week's challenge!  So a birthday card was definitely the direction I wanted to go.  You'll actually find these colors in the Confetti Celebration Designer Series Paper pack. Though, you gotta look pretty close up to find Pistachio Pudding on my card; but it's there.  In addition, I used the soon-to-be-retired Sketched Birthday stamp set.

Sketched Birthday card shared by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Color Challenge #129 #dostamping #stampinup

Sketched Birthday Cupcake Medallion:

  • Stamp cupcake image twice (Strawberry Slush, Bermuda Bay)
  • Punch the Strawberry Slush one with the 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch
  • Staple Coastal Cabana Thick Baker's Twine near edge and tie in a bow
  • Punch the Bermuda Bay one with the 1-1/4" Circle Punch
  • Color with Strawberry Slush and Coastal Cabana Markers (use a light touch)
  • Use Two-Way Glue Pen to add Dazzling Diamonds Glitter to the "frosting"
  • Adhere to scallop with Stampin' Dimensionals

Sketched Birthday is actually one my favorites that I will miss.  Be sure to get yours before it's gone for good!

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Check out more "Color Challenge" inspiration from DOstamperSTARS (click on their links below) :

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Dawn's Stamping Supplies

Sketched Birthday Wood Stamp Set
Sketched Birthday Clear Stamp Set
Confetti Celebration Designer Series Paper
Strawberry Slush 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad
2013-2015 In Color Stampin' Write Markers
Coastal Cabana Thick Baker's Twine
Handheld Stapler
Silver Mini Staples
1-1/4" Circle Punch
1-3/4" Circle Scallop Punch
Big Shot
Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
2-Way Glue Pen
Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter
Stampin' Dimensionals

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Retiring products up to 50% off!

Stampin' Up! 2015 Retired Lists #dostamping #stampinup

It's that time of year again!  Time to say goodbye to retiring products from the 2014-2015 annual catalog.

Retiring List: Stamps & Accessories

These lists will be updated daily to show the availability of all retiring products. Download the PDF for a quick reference, or use the Excel file to sort the list by product name, price, page number, discount, availability, or product type. 

Shop: Retired Stamps and Accessories

Note: Many of the In Color Products and 12x12 card stock products are sold.  The lists above are updated.

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Remember...Butterflies Thinlits are available again (hopefully Friday) through April 30, Stampin' Up! is bringing you two special offers:

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Posted at 01:44 PM in 2014/15 Annual Catalog, Big Shot, Birthday, Card Making, Clean & Simple, Color Challenges, Designer Series Paper, DOstamperSTARS, Kids, Quick & Cute, Retired, Thursday Challenges | | Comments (0)

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