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8/18/15 Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals & Updates

Weekly Deals

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

  Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up! #dostamping #craftingsupplies     


Blog Candy Winners and More Pretty Petals & Video

2015 Holiday Catalog Shares offered by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Taking Reservations for 2015 Holiday Product Shares - details HERE

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 Blog Candy Winners!

DOstamping Blog Candy, Dawn Olchefske

First off - thank you for all the wonderful celebration wishes!  I read each one of your comments and they really made my day - again thanks!

Five lucky winners have been selected and will receive... Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack

Stampin' Up! Pretty Petals DSP, Dawn Olchefske

Drawing Winners are...

  1. Posted by: Chris Moore...Thanks, Dawn, for all your tutorials and videos. They are a tremendous help and encouragement to me. Who says you can't teach an old dog, new tricks. This old dog loves learning from you "kids". Thanks
  2. Posted by: Patricia...Happy Birthday, Dawn! Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Love this card! I am drawn to fabric and paper crafting, so it is really attractive to me because it combines the look of a quilt on paper. Congratulations on meeting your sales goal... I can only imagine all the effort you put into getting this far... way to go! Thanks for a chance to win blog candy... these DSP papers are delightful!
  3. Posted by Peg Frushour...Happy birthday! Love your blog and love the new papers! Keep up the good work!
  4. Posted by Sherry Clark...Congratulations on that fantastic 700K and just in time for your birthday, too!!! Appreciate all your wonderful ideas & videos & business ideas, your blog entry is one I go to right away every day!!! Thanks & best wishes for the next several "K"!!!
  5. Posted by Gloria...Happy Birthday, Dawn. I love your "How'd she do that" videos and this card looks amazing!

If your comment is listed above, please contact me at dostamping@yahoo.com with your full name and mailing address, so I can mail your prize to you.

Congratulations and thanks for celebrating with me! 

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Here's two more versions of the Pretty Petals, Endless Thanks card with How'd She DO That? Video...

Endless Thanks & Pretty Petals DSP card shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup 

Endless Thanks & Pretty Petals DSP card shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

WATCH VIDEO: Pretty Petals Easy Quilt Card by Dawn O

 

Endless Thanks & Pretty Petals DSP card shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup


You can view the Calypso Coral Endless Thanks card here  As you can see, there are several Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack color combinations that you can choose from - go wild!

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Dawn's Stamping Supplies

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Check out Dawn's Holiday & Annual Catalog Product Shares 


Dawn's 2015 Holiday Product Shares: Taking Reservations Now!

You've been asking and now they are ready!  I'm ready to take reservations for my 2015 Holiday Catalog Shares. If you've never participated in a Product Share before, it's a great way to get a sampling of the new products and decide which are your new favorites! 

2014 Holiday Catalog Product Shares by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

HOLIDAY "I Want It ALL" bundle: $30.50 (includes $3.00 bundle discount) - (+$5.75 priority shipping)
The Holiday "I Want It ALL" Share includes the following shares:
  • HOLIDAY Designer & Specialty Paper Share - 55 sheets (details below)
  • HOLIDAY Ribbon & Trim Share - 13 yards (details below)
  • PLUS:  HOLIDAY Accessories - 31 pieces 
    • (12) Home for Christmas Enamel dots, (3) Home for Christmas Buttons, (3) Snowflake Elements, (2) Winter Wonderland Embellishments, (4) Iced Rhinestones Embellishments, (2) Reindeer Paper Clips, (3) Into the Woods Elements, (2) Spider Web Doilies
2014 Holiday Catalog Product Shares by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup
 
HOLIDAY Designer & Specialty Paper Share: $16.75 - (+$3.75 shipping)
This share includes 55 sheets of Holiday DSP/Paper (all sized at 6"x 6")
  • 6 each of Home for Christmas, Season of Cheer, Into the Woods, Happy Haunting
  • 6 of Winter Wonderland Specialty (note: you'll receive 5 of each of the double patterns and randomly one of the two patterns that are only single sided)
  • 12 of Winter Wonderland Vellum
  • 3 of Holidays Fancy Foil Vellum
  • 1 each of Red Foil Sheets, Black Glimmer Paper
  • 4 each of Merry Moments Stack, Real Red Envelope Paper
2014 Holiday Catalog Product Shares by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup
HOLIDAY Ribbon & Trim Share: $10.75 - (+$3.00 shipping)
This share includes the following 13 yards of NEW ribbon:
  • 1 yard of Red Pom Pom Trim, Gold Glitter Ribbon, White Glitter Ribbon, Red 1/8 Striped Ribbon, Green 1/8 Striped Ribbon
  • 2 yards of Very Vanilla Subtle Stripes, Gold Cording Trim, Silver Cording Trim, Into the Woods Cotton Ribbon

2014 Holiday Catalog Product Shares by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

(NOTE: photo is from last year's swatchbooks - new photo coming soon)

HOLIDAY DSP Swatchbooks: $13.25 - (+$3.75 shipping)
This share includes (7) DSP Swatchbooks (all sized at 3"x 6")

  • (4) = Home for Christmas, Season of Cheer, Into the Woods, Happy Haunting
  • (1) = Winter Wonderland Specialty (note: you'll receive 5 of each of the double patterns and randomly one of the two patterns that are only single sided)
  • (1) Winter Wonderland Vellum
  • (1) specialty paper includes: Holidays Fancy Foil Vellum, Red Foil Sheet, Black Glimmer Paper

 Annual Catalog Product Shares are still available! 

(check with me for shipping costs on combining shares)

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Holiday Catalog Share Timing

  • Taking Reservations: starts today.
  • Paypal Billing: begins August 24th (payments must be received by Aug 31st to be included in my first round)
  • My Stampin' Up! order: September 1st (first day to order from the Holiday Catalog)
  • Estimate mailing of shares: September 14/15th (barring any backorders from Stampin' Up!)

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How to Reserve a Product Share:

NOTE:  There is a process for product shares...collect reservations, send invoices via Paypal, collect payments, place the order, receive shipped order, cut and sort product, repackage product, package up your product share and mail.  The entire process could take two weeks after I place my order with Stampin' Up!

EMAIL ME directly at dostamping@yahoo.com with your product share reservation information listed below:  (Note: For multiple shares - contact me for a shipping quote...a Priority Mailing Envelope can hold quite a bit).

Please include the following information in your email:
1.  Full Name
2.  Mailing Address (United States addresses only)
3.  Which share(s) you would like to reserve (see choices below)  
4.  Email for Paypal invoicing
 
(*) I use Paypal for all my billing needs.  However, a paypal account is not required to make your payment.  Just an email address and credit/debit card is all you need.  When you receive my paypal invoice, you can choose to pay using your paypal account funds or by credit/debit card.  Just follow their SUPER EASY instructions to make your payment via the method that is most convenient for you. 

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August 2015 Just Cards Buffet TO GO Class is Ready for YOU!

Woohoo - August's Just Cards Buffet TO GO Class was very popular with my monthly subscribers, there are only 5 kits left.  So get your class today, before they run out!  I think you're gonna enjoy this month's class. 

August  2015 - sold out

Just Cards TO GO Class - August 2015 offered by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

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Get your JUST CARDS BUFFET TO GO CLASS today!  

NOTE:  Within 24-48 hrs of your purchase, your class kit will be mailed and you'll receive an email notice with your card kit PDF. 

  • Card Buffet TO GO Fee: $24.99 for 8 pre-cut card kits, includes postage/Paypal fees
  • US mailing addresses only
  • Available while supplies last
  • Kits are mostly available on the 2nd Thursday/Friday of the month (with some exceptions)
  • Monthly Subscribers are given priority (see below on how you can be a monthly subscriber)
  • All sales are final
  • Click Buy Now button to purchase your Class Kit

NOTE: If you have trouble with the Buy Now button, click here

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Monthly Subscriber Information:

Don't want to miss Dawn's "Just Cards" Buffet TO GO Class each month?  Become a monthly subscriber!  Monthly Subscribers receive a special 3-Day Advance Notice of the class availability (before they are made available to the public). This ensures monthly subscribers can get their class kit before they are sold out.  In addition, subscribers are guaranteed to receive a full selection of the card offerings (see #1 below).  After 3-days, any remaining class kits will be made available to the public.

Contact me today to become a Monthly Subscriber:  DOstamping@yahoo.com

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Here are the details for Dawn's "Just Cards" Buffet TO GO Class:

  1. You'll receive a variety of the card kits shown. You'll receive at least 5 or more different card kits, of which some you'll receive two of, for a total of 8 card kits. (Cards may not be hand selected, as they are packaged randomly.)  However, monthly subscribers will be guaranteed a full selection of all 7 card offerings (the 8th will be a duplicate of one).
  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 and supply list for each card.  Be sure to save the PDF to your computer to assist you in completing your card.  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, most 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/angel policy.   If you do not have a specific stamp set used for a card, you may purchase them in my online store or you can substitute like-size or styled images.

If you have any questions or want to be a monthly subscriber, contact me at dostamping@yahoo.com

Thank you!

Dawn Olchefske
Stampin' Up! Demonstrator 

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Here's what people are saying...

Just wanted to let you now that this month's Card Buffet TO GO was just wonderful!  A friend who makes cards with me, we order our cards from you and then stamp together. We especially loved the Thank you card and the three circle wildflower card. Have a great weekend! - Cathy

I love all your designs and they are so easy to complete. - Gladys

Just wanted to confirm that I received the beautiful ...card buffet to go and can’t wait to see what’s up for (next month)!!  Mahalo and have a great week! - Sandy

"Oh Dawn! How BEAUTIFUL!," is what I squealed when I opened your...Buffet TO GO Class! All perfectly cut, beautiful papers, trimmings, and even the PDF for the ideas, just exquisite! Your kit came to me perfectly mailed and quickly! Thank you so very much for offering this great kit!  I look forward to buying more kits from you! Big, huge, inky hugs, -Megan

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Check out Dawn's Annual Catalog Product Shares

Holiday Catalog Shares - coming tomorrow!


DOstamperSTARS Challenge #144: Pretty Petals Endless Thanks & Blog Candy!

It's time for another DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge.  This week we're having a Color challenge. Plus I'm doing some personal celebrating today.  Two reasons, 1) It's my birthday!! and 2) last month I reached my $700k sales milestone with Stampin' Up!.  Woohoo for me!  And woohoo for you, as I'm offering Blog Candy today!.  See below for details.

DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge DSC#144 

When I saw this week's color combo, I immediately thought of the new Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack.  It's one of my favorite papers this year and I was excited to use it for today's card.  

Endless Thanks & Pretty Petals DSP card shared by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge DSC#144 #dostamping #stampinup 

I wanted to be able to showcase several of these lovely patterns, so here's what I did:

  • Punch (9) 1" squares of Pretty Petals DSP Stack
  • Adhere squares to a piece of 3-1/4" square Very Vanilla cardstock
  • Adhere that to a piece of 3-1/2" square Basic Black cardstock
  • Adhere to 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Calypso Coral card with Stampin' Dimensionals
  • See it in action with my How'd She DO That? video

Endless Thanks & Pretty Petals DSP card shared by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge DSC#144 #dostamping #stampinup

I also noticed how nicely it pairs with the new Endless Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set and used it to create the medallion as follows:

  • Stamp flower in Calypso Coral ink
  • Stamp greeting in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
  • Stamp leaves in Old Olive ink (I did this last, so I could position the leaves in within the greeting area)
  • Punch with Label Bracket
  • Punch Banner(s) in Old Olive and Basic Black and adhere to back of punch out.
  • Staple piece of Basic Black Bakers Twine and tie in a bow
  • Adhere Rhinestone Jewel to flower center

I love the way this card turned out.  It's my virtual "Thank You Card" to all of my fabulous customers who help me achieve my goals and give me the ability to do this kind of work.  Something I never considered that I could ever make a living from...doing something I love and sharing it with you!  THANK YOU!

Enjoy!~Dawn O

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

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Dawn's Stamping Supplies 

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Blog Candy!

DOstamping Blog Candy, Dawn Olchefske

In celebration of my birthday and milestone achievement, today I have gifts for you! 

Five lucky winners will receive... 

Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack

Stampin' Up! Pretty Petals DSP, Dawn Olchefske

It's easy to enter to win!

  • Just leave a comment on this post and you'll be entered for the drawing
    • If you receive my blog post emails, then you'll need to click on the title in the body of the email (typically in blue type).  It will take you to this blog post.  Scroll down and post a comment.
  • Leave your comment by Sunday, August 16th
  • Drawing and winners will be announced on my blog on Monday, August 17th
  • Up to 5 winners will be selected
  • If your comment is selected, it will be posted on Monday and you'll need to contact me at dostamping@yahoo.com with your full name and mailing address, so I can mail your prize to you.

 Good luck and thanks for celebrating with me! 

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Check out Dawn's Annual Catalog Product Shares

Holiday Catalog Shares coming soon!


Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek: Woodland Texture Folder Bundle (You're gonna want it!)

The Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog is coming soon!  Let me tell you...it's chock-filled with awesome holiday goodness!  How can you get one?  Here's how...

2015 Holiday Catalog Details:

  • If you've ordered $25 or more with me in the past 18 months, you're on the list to receive a the 2015 Holiday Catalog delivered straight to your mail box. 
  • Stampin' Up! will begin mailing soon for an arrival date by September 1st
  • If you don't already have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, then place an order from my online store and I'll not only send you a Holiday Catalog, but the Annual Catalog too...as a gift from me!
  • Ordering begins September 1, 2014 thru January 4, 2016
  • Join my STARS team during August and you can start ordering holiday products right away.  In fact, you can add holiday product to your starter kit order now!  (Just like new STAR, Marie just did...welcome Marie!)

Dawn's Holiday Catalog Product Shares:

  • Yes, I'll be offering Holiday Catalog Product Shares.  Details coming soon.
  • In addition, you can add-on current Annual Catalog Product Shares as well.

 Here's a little sneak peek at one of the Save 15% with Bundles products...

  • Among The Branches Stamp Set
  • Woodland Texture Impressions Embossing Folder

Sometimes a branch is just a branch. And sometimes it can be so much more, especially when you adorn it with Autumn, Halloween or Christmas images. Lots of versatility with these products!

New 2015 Holiday Catalog Woodland TIEF & Among the Branches Bundle samples shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

New 2015 Holiday Catalog Woodland TIEF & Among the Branches Bundle samples shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

New 2015 Holiday Catalog Woodland TIEF & Among the Branches Bundle samples shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

New 2015 Holiday Catalog Woodland TIEF samples shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

The Woodland TIEF is definitely a must-have...don't you think?!  

I hope you enjoyed this sneak peek.  I've got more peeks coming, so stay tuned!

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Holiday Catalog products...coming soon!

(Note: these products are not available until September 1st - unless your a member of my STARS team.  Join now and order these products with your starter kit!)  

Among The Branches Photopolymer Bundle
Among The Branches Photopolymer Bundle
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Among The Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set
Among The Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set
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Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
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Winter Wonderland Embellishments
Winter Wonderland Embellishments
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Christmas Greetings Thinlits Dies
Christmas Greetings Thinlits Dies
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Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper
Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper
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Into The Woods 3/8" (1 Cm) Cotton Ribbon
Into The Woods 3/8" (1 Cm) Cotton Ribbon
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Spider Web Doilies
Spider Web Doilies
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Seasonal Frame Thinlits Dies
Seasonal Frame Thinlits Dies
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Check out Dawn's Annual Catalog Product Shares  


8/11/15 Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals,

Weekly Deals

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

  Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up! #dostamping #craftingsupplies     

 


July Paper Pumpkin Alternative Ideas: Thanks a Latte

July 2015 Thanks a Latte Paper Pumpkin alternate ideas by Dawn Olchefske  #dostamping #stampinup

If you like paper crafting kits, then you'll love Paper Pumpkin, especially when it comes straight to your door!  When you subscribe you can keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included).   PLUS, see this months HALFOFF promo - details below.

If you are currently a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, you've been enjoying the new July 2015 kit, Thanks a Latte.   Which included:

  • Thanks a Latte stamp set
  • Early Espresso and Cucumber Crush Stampin' Spot
  • Supplies to create nine cards and envelopes

WATCH VIDEO:  July 2015 Thanks a Latte Paper Pumpkin Kit 

 

Also - as a subscriber, you can purchase additional Paper Pumpkin kits and refills here

Subscribe with Dawn
(promo code: HALFOFF)

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Thanks a Latte Alternative Ideas - Dawn O

If you find yourself not needing nine of the same card, or you have extra supplies leftover, here is another idea inspiration.

Note Card Gift Pack

July 2015 Thanks a Latte Paper Pumpkin alternate ideas by Dawn Olchefske  #dostamping #stampinup

Crumb Cake Envelope with Belly Band:

  1. Stamp images on Crumb Cake Envelopes flap.
  2. Create belly band:  Wrap strip of 1" x 11" Tangelo Twist cardstock around envelope (not too tight).  Adhere in back. 
  3. Stamp cup image on cup die cut from kit.  Position on belly band, but don't adhere.  First stamp "steam" on to belly band just above cup.  Then adhere cup with Stampin' Dimensionals.
  4. Punch Itty Bitty Accents flower shape in Tangelo Twist and Cucumber Crush.  Adhere together and to cup with Mini Glue Dots.
  5. Adhere Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishment to center of flower.
  6. Enjoy! 

Thanks a Latte Trio of Note Cards

July 2015 Thanks a Latte Paper Pumpkin alternate ideas by Dawn Olchefske  #dostamping #stampinup

Note: Floral strip was cut to 1/2" x 3-3/4"

July 2015 Thanks a Latte Paper Pumpkin alternate ideas by Dawn Olchefske  #dostamping #stampinup

Note: Whisper White panel measures 3-1/4" x 4-3/4"

July 2015 Thanks a Latte Paper Pumpkin alternate ideas by Dawn Olchefske  #dostamping #stampinup

 Dawn's Stamping Supplies

  July 2015 Thanks a Latte Paper Pumpkin alternate ideas by Dawn Olchefske  #dostamping #stampinup

I think this would be a nice little gift for your girlfriends.  I hope you enjoyed these cards and got some inspiration to use your stamps and leftovers outside the Paper Pumpkin box!

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Half Off on Paper Pumpkin 

    July 2015 Thanks a Latte Paper Pumpkin alternate ideas by Dawn Olchefske  #dostamping #stampinup

Current subscribers - watch your inbox today for your Thanks a Latte Bonus Idea Sheets.

Thank you for subscribing with me! 

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin Today
(promo code = HALFOFF)

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Check out Dawn's Annual Catalog Product Shares