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2016 Occasions Catalog Share: RSVP Today for Early Bird Bonus

December 31, 2015

Quick reminder...

The response to my 2016 Occasions Catalog Product Share Offerings has been tremendous!  Wow, you guys are excited!  I'm still taking reservations and today is the last day to get in on the 12/31 Early Bird BONUS: 6-piece sampling of Sale-a-Bration "Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper" .  So if you've been procrastinating (I know..it's been busy)...be sure to get your reservation in today!

I have 3 to choose from (see details below):

  1. I Want it All (most popular share)
  2. Paper Only
  3. DSP Swatchbooks

Check them out below:

2016 Occasions Catalog I Want it All Product Share offered by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

2016 Occasions "I Want It ALL" bundle share: $29.50 - (+$5.75 priority shipping)
12/31 Early Bird BONUS: 6-piece sampling of Sale-a-Bration "Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper" - if your reservation is placed by December 31

The Occasions "I Want It ALL" Share includes the following products (111 pieces)
  • Occasions 6"x 6" Designer & Specialty Paper Share (67 sheets)
    • 6 each of Birthday Bouquet, Botanical Gardens and Shine On Specialty Papers
    • 12 each of It's My Party, Love Blossoms, Have a Cuppa and Going Places Paper Stacks
    • 1 of Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper
  • Occasions Ribbon & Trim Share - (10 yards)
    • 2 yards each of Melon Mambo/Black and Mint Macaron/Black Twine (from Baker's Twine Combo Pack)
    • 2 yards of Pool Party 3/8" Glitter Ribbon 
    • 2 yards of Watermelon Wonder 1" Stitched Satin Ribbon
    • 2 yards of Bermuda Bay 1/8" Stitched Ribbon
  • Occasions Accessories Share (34 pieces)
    • (12) It's My Party Enamel Dots
    • (3) Honey Comb Embellishments
    • (2) Bow Paper Clips Embellishments
    • (2) Polka Dot Cone Cello Bags
    • (2) Botanical Gardens Jewels
    • (3) Have a Cupa Embellishments
    • (10) Love Blossoms Embellishment Kit pieces (this is such a cool kit!)
  • 12/31 Early Bird BONUS: 6-piece sampling of Sale-a-Bration "Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper" 


2016 Occasions Paper Only Share: $16.00 - (+$5.75 priority shipping)

This share includes 67 sheets of Holiday Designer Series Paper (all sized at 6"x 6")

  • (6) Birthday Bouquet
  • (6) Botanical Gardens
  • (6) Shine On Specialty
  • (12) It's My Party
  • (12) Love Blossoms
  • (12) Have a Cuppa
  • (12) Going Places
  • (1) Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper

2016 Occasions Catalog DSP Swatchbooks offered by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

2016 Occasions DSP Swatchbooks: $13.25 - (+$3.75 shipping)

This share includes (8) DSP Swatchbooks (all sized at 3"x 6"):

  • (3) = Birthday Bouquet, Botanical Gardens and Shine On Specialty (6 sheets each)
  • (4) = It's My Party, Love Blossoms, Have a Cuppa and Going Places (12 sheets each)
  • (1) = Wildflower Fields (from Sale-a-Bration catalog)
  • 1.video-30WATCH a short video about my swatchbooks (shows example of past swatchooks share)

 You can even add an Annual Catalog Ribbon Share to your reservation too!  

(check with me for shipping costs on combining shares)

2015 Occasions Catalog Product Share Timing

  • Taking Reservations: now
  • Paypal Billing: begins December 29th (payments must be received by January 4th to be included in my first round)
  • Early Bird BONUS: ends December 31st (that's today)
  • My Stampin' Up! order: January 5th (first day to order from the Occasions Catalog)
  • Estimate mailing of shares: January 19/20th (barring any backorders from Stampin' Up!)

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 roughly takes two weeks after I place my order with Stampin' Up!

EMAIL ME directly at [email protected] 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. 
 

Stampin' Up! Specials  

Stampin' Up! 2015 Holiday Catalog Retired List #dostamping

Dates: ends January 4, 2016 (or while supplies last) 

Print 2015 Holiday Catalog Retiring List 

Things to Remember: 

  • Retiring products are only available while supplies last.
  • Due to high demand for retiring stamps, we'll keep producing retiring stamps until December 28
  • Accessories are only while supplies last. 

Stampin' Up! Year End Sale #dostamping

Shop & Save Now

 

 

Posted at 01:34 PM in 2016 Occasions Catalog, Product Share, Specials & Promotions | | Comments (0)

DOstamperSTARS Challenge #162: Large Numbers Happy New Year!

December 31, 2015

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

DOstamperSTARS Thursday Color Challenge DSC#162

Given that it's New Year's Eve, I went the obvious route with today's color scheme...a Happy New Year's card.  I combined some "old" with some "new" and came up with a fun card to bring in 2016!

Six Sayings with new Occasions Catalog Products, Large Numbers Dies & Balloon Bouquet Punch, card created by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge DSC#162, #dostamping #stampinup

What's "old"?  Six Sayings stamp set (retiring soon!)

  • I'm on a mission to use every image from the Six Sayings stamp set.  It's really one of my all-time favorites Stampin' Rewards set (a free choice when you place a $150 or more order).  You'll find it in the 2015 Holiday Catalog and it's retiring January 4th.  So you only have a few days left to get it before it's gone!
  • The greeting is die cut with the Tags & Labels Framelits Dies.  It was a perfect fit!

Six Sayings with new Occasions Catalog Products, Large Numbers Dies & Balloon Bouquet Punch, card created by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge DSC#162, #dostamping #stampinup

What's "new"?  Large Numbers Framelit Dies and Balloon Bouquet Punch (2016 Occasions Catalog - coming Jan 5th)

  • Large Numbers Framelit Dies:  These dies are awesome...l lined all 4 numbers up on Gold Glimmer Paper, and one pass thru the Big Shot and they are ready to go!  In addition - there is a coordinating stamp set (Number of Years), and yes...bundle and save 15% (140653).
  • Balloon Bouquet Punch:  finally a balloon punch and it punches two sizes!  It too has a coordinating stamp set (Balloon Celebration) and yes...bundle and save 15% (140810).  I punched the balloons out of Silver Foil Sheets.

So, where did those tiny little stars come from?  Good question...the Confetti Stars Punch.  They are so small, that I used the Fine-Tip Glue Pen to adhere them to the balloons. What to do with the leftover stars (as there are lots of them)?  Put them inside your card for a fun surprise when they open your card -woohoo!  That tip comes courtesy of my husband.

I just want to take a moment to thank my readers, customers, club members, DOstamperSTARS and of course my family & friends for all of your support throughout 2015.  Without you, I wouldn't be able to enjoy the success of my Stampin' Up! business.  I appreciate you all...thank you!

Here's to a happy and successful 2016.  Happy New Year!

Enjoy~Dawn O 

Check out more "Color" inspiration from DOstamperSTARS (Be sure to click on their links below):  We are small, but mighty this week!

 Dawn's Stamping Supplies

Posted at 01:19 PM in 2015 Holiday Catalog, 2016 Occasions Catalog, Big Shot, Bundles Save 10%, Color Challenges, DOstamperSTARS, Hostess Sets, Punches, Sneak Peeks, Stampin' Rewards, Thursday Challenges | | Comments (2)

12/29 Weekly Deals, Last Change for Holiday Catalog, Year End Sale Ends Jan 4th

December 29, 2015

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

Posted at 10:17 AM in Specials & Promotions, Weekly Deals | | Comments (0)

Occasions Catalog Sneak Peek: Grateful Bunch Triple Panel Card with Embellishment Trick!

December 28, 2015

Grateful Bunch...this was the first stamp set & punch bundle I gravitated to from the Stampin' Up! 2016 Occasions Catalog (coming January 5th).  The stamp set includes a 3-flower image that coordinates with the new Blossom Bunch Punch.

Sometimes when I get a new stamp set, I like to kind of get going with a warm-up stamping session.  One way of doing that is by using something old with something new.  For today's card, I used an old layout that I thought would work nice with my new stamps.  I'm happy with the results.  Take a look...

2016 Occasions Catalog Grateful Bunch card created by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

This 3-panel card is a great QC layout (quick & cute).  Just select three colors and stamp away!  I used colors from the 2014-2016 In Color Collection (Mossy Meadow, Blackberry Bliss and Tangelo Twist).  And while you're at it you may as well make three cards, as you'll get enough flowers to mix and match up your panels.  Speaking of panels...

  • Top panel = 3-3/4" x 1-1/2" 
  • Middle panel = 3-3/4" x 1-3/4" 
  • Bottom panel = 3-3/4" x 2"

2016 Occasions Catalog Grateful Bunch card created by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Now for the embellishment trick...  

Take a closer look and you'll notice a White Perfect Accent in the center of the flower.  But hmm...it doesn't look white.  That's because I had a "happy accident" while making this card.  I placed a White Perfect Accent to the center of a flower and then tried to remove it (because it wasn't the look I was going for).  As I removed it - the white backing stuck to the flower and the clear "dome" detached.  At first I was disappointed because I thought they were white all the way through.  But then I got excited.  Woohoo...new "clear" embellishment option!  I quickly removed the backing from 3 accents, 1 of each size.  And voila...they fit perfectly in the center of each of the flower sizes (with a glue dot) and allowed the cute detailed centers to show through.  Yay...insert happy dance! 

Note:  I used the tip of my Paper Snips Scissors to scrape the edge of the backing away and then was able to pull it apart.  A Paper-Piercing Tool would work too.

2016 Occasions Catalog Grateful Bunch card created by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Speaking of "happy accidents"...when I was assembling this card, I first put the middle panel on upside down.  As I was quickly fixing it, I thought..."hmm...that looks kinda of cool."  Which do you prefer?  Blackberry Bliss flower on the left or right?

Either way - I'm happy with the way it turned out.  It led to new discoveries, which is always fun!  I think the Grateful Bunch Bundle (140801) is a must-have from the new 2016 Occasions Catalog.  Be sure to add it to your wish-list for January 5th.

Enjoy~Dawn O

Dawn's Stamping Supplies

Grateful Bunch Photopolymer Bundle
2014-2016 In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock And Classic Ink Pads Kit
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Blender Pens
White Perfect Accents
Stampin' Dimensionals
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

 

 Now Taking Reservations for Occasions Catalog Product Shares 

2016 Occasions Catalog I Want it All Product Share offered by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

2016 Occasions Catalog DSP Swatchbooks offered by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

The share reservations keep coming in...you guys are excited for this catalog!!  Don't miss out on getting in on my first round of Occasions Catalog Product Shares.  I'm still taking reservations and If you place your reservation by December 31st - you'll get a bonus sampling of the Sale-a-Bration Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper.

Learn about my Occasions Catalog Product Shares here

 

Stampin' Up! Year End Sale #dostamping

Stampin' Up! 2015 Holiday Catalog Retired List #dostamping

Print 2015 Holiday Catalog Retiring List 

 

Thank You for Shopping with Dawn

 

Posted at 08:40 PM in 2016 Occasions Catalog, Bundles Save 10%, Card Making, Clean & Simple, Punches, Quick & Cute, Sneak Peeks | | Comments (9)

Enjoy the Last of the Holiday Cards

December 25, 2015

I'm so exited to have received several handmade holiday cards from customers and friends this year.  Why is that exciting to me?  Because it makes me smile to know that they are enjoying stamping and that they thought of sending one of their handmade cards to me!  Take a look at their cards and a few my DOstamperSTARS too!

DOstamperSTARS Holiday cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Judy Strickling)

Isn't this stunning?  I love the sponging that Judy added to her Wonderland Holiday Card...just beautiful!

DOstamperSTARS Holiday cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Sonya Tourville)

Handmade Christmas cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Lauren Berg)

Handmade Christmas cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Kitty Anderson)

Handmade Christmas cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (K'LaRae Nolin)

Handmade Christmas cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Candee Romashko)

Handmade Christmas cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Sheryl Johnson)

 

Handmade Christmas cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Shirley Swanberg)

 

Handmade Christmas cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Terry Waldron)

 

Handmade Christmas cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Holly Melanson)

 

Handmade Christmas cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (LuAnn Graber)

Handmade Christmas cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Caroline O'Hearn)

Aren't they fabulous?  Thank you ladies for thinking of me during the holidays.  I ever so appreciate you and your lovely cards!

Happy Holidays to you and yours~Dawn O

(Note:  I'll be taking a few days off for the holidays and will be back on Monday with Occasions Catalog Creative Sneak Peeks...I can't wait to share!!)

Now Taking Reservations for Occasions Catalog Product Shares 

2016 Occasions Catalog I Want it All Product Share offered by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

2016 Occasions Catalog DSP Swatchbooks offered by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Don't miss out on getting in on my first round of Occasions Catalog Product Shares.  I'm still taking reservations and If you place your reservation by December 31st - you'll get a bonus sampling of the Sale-a-Bration Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper.

Learn about my Occasions Catalog Product Shares here

 

Thank You for Shopping with Dawn

Posted at 01:51 AM in 2015 Holiday Catalog, Big Shot, Card Making, Christmas, DOstamperSTARS | | Comments (0)

Holiday Cards & Gifts from DOstamperSTARS

December 24, 2015

I've been receiving the loveliest holiday cards from my DOstamperSTARS Team Members.  I thought I'd share them with you today.

DOstamperSTARS Holiday Cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Linda Bareis)

Linda's card is probably my favorite, as it took my breath away when I opened it.  It's hard to see in the photo, but the wreath is gold embossed.  It's just stunning.

DOstamperSTARS Holiday & Gifts Cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (June Ferguson)

This cute gift is from June and I'm impressed that she remembered that I have a thing for hedgehogs.  It's been a long time since I mentioned that.  Actually - it's hedgehogs and beavers, and it dates back to when I ran a Girl Scout Day Camp for several years when my girls were in scouts.  What sweet memories!

DOstamperSTARS Holiday Cards & Gifts shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (June Ferguson)

DOstamperSTARS Holiday Cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Bernadette Baio)

DOstamperSTARS Holiday Cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Bernadette Baio)

DOstamperSTARS Holiday Cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Cheryl Owczarek)

DOstamperSTARS Holiday Cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Connie Plaumann)

DOstamperSTARS Holiday Cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Karissa Rasset)

DOstamperSTARS Holiday Cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Reisa Pentz)

DOstamperSTARS Holiday Cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Robin Anderson)

DOstamperSTARS Holiday Cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Robyn Rasset)

DOstamperSTARS Holiday Cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Vicky Stevens)

Aren't they all just lovely?  I just love our STARS Community.  They enrich my life in many ways. Thank you STARS!

Wishing you a joyous Christmas holiday with your family...Happy Holidays

Dawn O

Now Taking Reservations for Occasions Catalog Product Shares 

2016 Occasions Catalog I Want it All Product Share offered by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

2016 Occasions Catalog DSP Swatchbooks offered by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Wow - you guys are excited to about the new Occasions Catalog coming January 5th!  Many of you are getting in on my first round of Occasions Catalog Product Shares.  I'm still taking reservations and If you place your reservation by December 31st - you'll get a bonus sampling of the Sale-a-Bration Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper.

Learn about my Occasions Catalog Product Shares here

  

Thank You for Shopping with Dawn

 

Posted at 01:36 AM in 2015 Holiday Catalog, Big Shot, Card Making, Christmas, DOstamperSTARS | | Comments (8)

12/22 Weekly Deals, Year End Sale Update and more!

December 22, 2015

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

Posted at 09:37 AM in Paper Pumpkin, Specials & Promotions, Weekly Deals | | Comments (0)

Put your Oh What Fun Tags to use!

December 21, 2015

Do you remember the Oh What Fun Tags Project Kit I shared a several weeks ago?  This kit makes 30 tags and I'm starting to use them up for my holiday packaging.  Here's a few ideas I've used them with...

Oh What Fun Tags project kit ideas share by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Here's one added to a gift bag for my postal carrier.  Each year my husband makes a fabulous quick bread called Wine Bread, which we gift to our family, friends and neighbors.  Our mail person gets one too.  She's a fabulous mail person who always thanks me for using USPS for my deliveries - even when she has to back up her truck into my driveway to haul six big bins to her truck...always with a smile.  I so appreciate her, as she makes my life easier!

Oh What Fun Tags project kit ideas share by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

These were a treat for my husband's co-workers.  I just whipped up a few Mini Treat Bags using the Real Red Envelope Paper (love this paper...it would be great for birthday treats too!  It's on sale right now, perfect excuse to stock up!).  In goes the treat and just attach the tags with Clothespins

Twix bars

The actual treat was a gift from one my STARS, Judy Strickling.  She knows I have a sweet tooth for Twix Bars.  With 18 in a pack, I knew I would be sharing them.  My grandkids have been eyeing them to, so I'm sure they will find one in their stockings (among other fun things).  Thanks Judy!

Oh What Fun Tags project kit ideas share by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

In addition, I've already started add them to my holiday packages.  I think I may go through all 30 tags after all.  I'm so happy with this kit.  It was fun to make and I'm thankful I have them all done and ready to go!  You can still get this Oh What Fun Tags Project Kit.  It's actually one of the retiring items on sale - now for only $14.70.  Stock up now for next year! 

What kind of treats do you give co-workers and service providers?

Enjoy~Dawn O

 

Dawn's Stamping Supplies

Oh What Fun Tag Project Kit
On Sale
Oh, What Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set
Clothespins
 
Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Real Red Envelope Paper
On Sale

Stampin' Up! Year End Sale #dostamping

 

Stampin' Up! 2015 Holiday Catalog Retired List #dostamping

Print 2015 Holiday Catalog Retiring List 

Thank You for Shopping with Dawn

Stampin' Up! Catalogs
Paper Pumpkin
Weekly Deals
Clearance Rack 

December VIP Hostess Code = EGSSK2NE
(learn more here)   

 

Posted at 02:30 PM in 2015 Holiday Catalog, Christmas, Gifts, Kits - Stampin' Up! | | Comments (2)

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