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DOstamperSTARS Challenge #166: A Nice Cuppa Bundle

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

DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge DSC#166

 

A Nice Cuppa card created by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #DSC166 #dostamping #stampinup

Seriously, today's Sketch Pad challenge wasn't a challenge at all...it was very easy and came together quickly!  Create a tag and add some punched or die cut shapes, and you're half-way there!  For me - I reached for something I hadn't yet played with from the 2016 Occasions Catalog...A Nice Cuppa stamp set and coordinating Cups & Kettle Framelits Dies, bundled to save 15%.  I'm not a tea or coffee person, so I probably wouldn't ordinarily purchase a set like. but with fun shapes and cute images, it was hard to resist!

 What else was hard to resist?  The simply adorable...

A Nice Cuppa card created by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #DSC166 #dostamping #stampinup

Take a closer look...the large Melon Mambo heart is punched with the Sweetheart punch.  Then to give it a little interest, I layered the same color decorative heart die from the Cups & Kettle Framelits Dies.  Tip:  the Fine Tip Glue Pen is the perfect adhesive choice to adhere the detailed die cut heart.

140624 Cups & Kettles-Framelit Dies #dostamping #stampingup

So whether you're a coffee or tea person, or not (like me), I think you're gonna love playing around with this set!  When you purchase several products from the Have a Cuppa Collection, you'll more than likely be able to select a FREE Sale-a-Bration choice (with order of $50 or more) -yay!

Enjoy~Dawn O 


We have a fabulous turnout for you today.  Be sure check out more "Sketch" inspiration from my DOstamperSTARS Team (click on their links below):  


Dawn's Stamping Supplies

 


Thank You for Shopping with Dawn 

NEW 2016 Occasions Catalog PDF
NEW 2016 Sale-a-Bration Brochure PDF
3- month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Sale - going on now
Weekly Deals - 25% off
Clearance Rack

January VIP Hostess Code =  EEADKFNW
(learn more here)

Join my STARS during Sale-a-Bration
Get an extra $30 in product!

#dawnolchefske #dostamping #stampinup #joinsu #dostamperSTARS #homebasedbusiness
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7 Bear Hugs Inspiration For You!

Did you see that the Bear Hugs Framelits Dies are on sale for 25% off this week?  This adorable Framelit set also comes in the Bear Hugs Bundle (140822w or 140823c).  I have some samples for you today.  Some are from swaps, others were on display at the Stamp Share For Leaders event I attended this weekend and others are from Stampin' Up!

Bear Hugs cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Stephanie Leider)

 

Bear Hugs cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Connie Babbert)

 

Bear Hugs cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (SS4L display)

 

Bear Hugs cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (SS4L display)

 

Bear Hugs cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (SS4L display)

 

Bear Hugs cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (SS4L display)

 

Bear Hugs cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

 

140275 Bear Hugs Framelits Sizes by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup 140275 Bear Hugs Framelits

Framelit Measurements 

Give someone a Bear Hug today!

Enjoy~Dawn O


Bear Hug Coordinating Products

Bear Hugs Framelits Dies
Weekly Deal
25% off ($20.25)

 


Thank You for Shopping with Dawn 

NEW 2016 Occasions Catalog PDF
NEW 2016 Sale-a-Bration Brochure PDF
3- month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Sale - going on now
Weekly Deals - 25% off
Clearance Rack

DOstamping Jan 2015 VIP Host Code Gift, It's My Party Enamel Dots #stampinup

January VIP Hostess Code =  EEADKFNW
(learn more here)

#dawnolchefske #dostamping #stampinup #joinsu #dostamperSTARS #homebasedbusiness

Join my DOstamperSTARS Team during Sale-a-Bration
Get an extra $30 in product!

Learn more here 


1/26 Weekly Deals: Ribbon, Bear Hugs and More!

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


Featured STAR: Bernadette Baio Valentine's Day Punch Art

Today I'm sharing some cards sent to me by one of my DOstamperSTAR team members, Bernadette Baio.  She's a big fan of punch art and created three fabulous Valentine's Day themed punch art cards.  Take a look...

Love Themed Punch Art cards created by DOstamperSTAR Bernadette Baio #dostamping #stampinup

TIP:  The rose is made with the Bird Builder Punch

 

Love Themed Punch Art cards created by DOstamperSTAR Bernadette Baio #dostamping #stampinup

TIP:  The flowers are made with the new Blossom Bunch Punch

 

Love Themed Punch Art cards created by DOstamperSTAR Bernadette Baio #dostamping #stampinup

1/28 eta:
I've received several requests for instructions for the shirt/tie card.  Here you go...

  • Pocket: 1-3/8" x 1-3/4" (fold down about 1/4")
  • Collar:  1-1/2" x 4-1/4" Thick Whisper White.  Fold sides inwards at a diagonal and adhere near top of card.
  • Card: 4" x 9-1/2" Thick Whisper White.  Score and fold at 4-3/4"
  • Tie
    • start with 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" piece of cardstock
    • fold paper in half long-wise. 
    • diagonal fold the two bottom corners in about 1" on each side to meet in center (this creates the bottom "point" of the tie) 
    • fold both sides in at a slight diagonal starting about one-third of the way in at the top to about 1/2" in over at the bottom (will fold over previous fold)
    • trim off anything that "hangs over the edges"
    • glue all folds together.  it will look like a kite but flat at the top
  • Knot:
    • 1-3/4" x 7/8" piece of cardstock
    • fold each side inward at a diagonal so the corner "tips" touch and glue together (looks like a little "basket") 
    • adhere to top of tie, then to card 

(Thanks Berni for working through the instructions with me)

Didn't she do a fabulous job?  When asked by Bernadette which one was my favorite, I replied "I love them all".  Though the "table setting" card is very clever, so that is probably my most favorite.  How about you...which one is your favorite?

I love to share my team's handiwork and look forward to sharing more of their little trinkets, gifts and cards with you soon.

Enjoy~Dawn O 


Punch Art Products

 

 



Thank You for Shopping with Dawn 

NEW 2016 Occasions Catalog PDF
NEW 2016 Sale-a-Bration Brochure PDF
3- month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Sale - going on now
Weekly Deals - 25% off
Clearance Rack

NEW January VIP Hostess Code =  EEADKFNW
(learn more here)

Join my DOstamperSTARS Team during Sale-a-Bration
Get an extra $30 in product!

#dawnolchefske #dostamping #stampinup #joinsu #dostamperSTARS #homebasedbusiness
Learn more here   

 


11 More Milwaukee On Stage Shoebox Swap Samples

Here's the last of the cards from the shoebox swap event I held with my DOstamperSTARS team at the Stampin' Up! Milwaukee On Stage event.  We teamed up with my friend and fellow demonstrator Susan Campfield's team for a fabulous swapping & pizza event.  Here's some of our swaps.  

Milwaukee On Stage swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Laurie Zoellmer)

 

Milwaukee On Stage swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Karla Larson)

 

Milwaukee On Stage swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Carole Garrison)

 

Milwaukee On Stage swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Chery lLee)

 

Milwaukee On Stage swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Dawn Miller)

 

Milwaukee On Stage swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Deb Graupman)

 

Milwaukee On Stage swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Gayle Klingelhoets)

 

Milwaukee On Stage swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Linda Larson)

 

Milwaukee On Stage swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Rachel Tessman)

 

Milwaukee On Stage swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Michelle Waletzko)

 

Milwaukee On Stage swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Terri Phelps)

 

DOstamperSTARS Milwaukee On Stage #dostamping #stampinup

As usual, we had the best time stamping, eating, chatting and getting to know each other.  I'm also looking forward to seeing more STARS at the next Stampin' Up! On Stage event in Salt Lake City in April 2016.  I know we'll be swapping there too!

Enjoy~Dawn O


Featured Product

 


 

Thank You for Shopping with Dawn 

NEW 2016 Occasions Catalog PDF
NEW 2016 Sale-a-Bration Brochure PDF
3- month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Sale - going on now
Weekly Deals - 25% off
Clearance Rack

NEW January VIP Hostess Code =  EEADKFNW
(learn more here)

Join my STARS during Sale-a-Bration
Get an extra $30 in product!

#dawnolchefske #dostamping #stampinup #joinsu #dostamperSTARS #homebasedbusiness
Learn more here  

 


Nine New 2016 Occasions Catalog Framelit Measurements

I've updated my Stampin' Up! Framelits Measurements Page with the nine NEW 2016 Occasions Catalog Framelit products.  I know some of you have been waiting, so here you go:

Bear Hugs Framelit Sizes Shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

 

Bloomin' Hearts Thinlits sizes shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

 

Botanical Builder Framelits Dies sizes shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

 

Cups & Kettles Framelits Dies sizes shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

 

Large Number Framelit Dies sizes shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

 

Party Pop-Up Thinlit Dies sizes shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

 

Pyramid Pals Thinlits Dies Sizes shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

 

Rose Garden Thinlits Dies sizes shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

 

Sunburst Thinlit Die size shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

To see all Stampin' Up! Framelit Measurements (new, current and retired), visit my 

Framelit Measurements Page

 


 

Thank You for Shopping with Dawn

NEW 2016 Occasions Catalog PDF
NEW
2016 Sale-a-Bration Brochure PDF
Paper Pumpkin
Weekly Deals
Clearance Rack

NEW January VIP Hostess Code =  EEADKFNW
(learn more here)

Join my STARS during Sale-a-Bration
Get an extra $30 in product!

#dawnolchefske #dostamping #stampinup #joinsu #dostamperSTARS #homebasedbusiness

 Learn more here

 

 

 


DOstamperSTARS Challenge #165: Stained Glass Rose Wonder

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

DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge DSC#165

Rose Garden Stained Glass card created by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #DSC165 #dostamping #stampinupStained Glass Rose Garden

  • Big Shot "sandwich" from bottom:  Multipurpose Platform, Precision Base Plate, cardstock, die, cutting pad 
  • Using Rose Garden Thinlits to die cut Basic Black "outline" pieces.:
    • (1) small rose 
    • (1) three leaves image from the large rose/leaves thinlit (cut away one of the leaves)
    • TIP: Remove detailed pieces using the Big Shot Die Brush
  • Die cut colored pieces:
    • (3) small roses from Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo, Rose Red cardstock
    • (2) three leaves image from Garden Green, Wild Wasabi cardstock
    • TIP:  DO NOT REMOVE detailed pieces - keep die cut in "one piece" and slide onto piece of copy paper underneath to keep everything together (see photo below)
  • Assemble flower:
    • Position (do not adhere yet) black rose & leaves onto 3-3/4" x 5" piece of Whisper White.  
    • Use a pencil inside the images to draw an outline.  Remove die cuts and add adhesive all over the area within the outline.  (I used snail adhesive)
    • Now adhere black rose/leaves die cuts into place and continue on by filling in with the various colored pieces to complete the flower/leaves.
  • Enjoy!

Rose Garden Stained Glass card created by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #DSC165 #dostamping #stampinup

(leave pieces together and slide copy paper underneath)

Wink of Stella & Rose Garden Stained Glass card created by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #DSC165 #dostamping #stampinup

Add Clear Wink of Stella for a beautiful touch of glimmer.  The photo does not do it justice.  In real life - the shimmer is gorgeous!

I hope you enjoyed this card.  I actually began playing with it and along the way discovered some of the tips I shared above.  I think you'll find they will help save time as you put all the pieces back into place - just like a puzzle.   

When you order the Rose Wonder Bundle (stamp set and coordinating thinlits) and Wink of Stella, that will put you into qualification for free Sale-a-Bration item.  I appreciate you shopping with me!

Enjoy~Dawn O 


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


Dawn's Stamping Supplies


Thank You for Shopping with Dawn 

NEW 2016 Occasions Catalog PDF
NEW 2016 Sale-a-Bration Brochure PDF
3- month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Sale - going on now
Weekly Deals - 25% off
Clearance Rack

NEW January VIP Hostess Code =  EEADKFNW
(learn more here)

Join my STARS during Sale-a-Bration
Get an extra $30 in product!

#dawnolchefske #dostamping #stampinup #joinsu #dostamperSTARS #homebasedbusiness
Learn more here


Control Freaks: Love is in the Air with Stampin' Up! Rose Wonder

Control Freaks Tour Badge - Dawn Olchefske #dostamping

Welcome to the Control Freaks January 2016. We are thrilled to have you join us today (we'll be fully-live on 1/20). 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 my friend and fellow freak Julie Davison's blog.

Our theme for this month is: Love is in the Air


Rose Wonder Color Wash Card

Rose Wonder Watercolor Wash card created by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

I couldn't do a love-theme without a wedding card.  And the new Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog Rose Wonder stamp is perfect for just that.  With it's beautiful flower image and lovely greetings for inside and outside, it's definitely a must-have stamp set.

This card came about as I was experimenting with different ways to ink and color the rose image.  I wanted something quick and easy for my style of stamping, yet would achieve a gorgeous result.  This was one of those cards that on the very first try, what was in my head translated perfectly, and I was thrilled with the results.  And you will be too.

Color Wash Tips

  • Mount stamp onto clear block F
  • Place block on your stamp table with stamp facing up.  
  • Ink image by holding the stamp pad in your hand and tap directly onto the stamp.  Rose Red onto the flower image area and Garden Green onto the leaves image area
  • Stamp onto 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Shimmery White cardstock (this paper can withstand water).  TIP:  place Stampin' Pierce Mat underneath cardstock for a good even stamping surface.
  • With an Aqua Painter quickly brush water over the image, washing the color around the rose, then washing the color around the leaves.  I added just a bit more color to the center of the rose to create a little depth.
  • Let dry and finish card.

Rose Wonder Watercolor Wash card created by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

Dawn's Stamping Supplies

  • 140697 Rose Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set
  • 101910 Shimmery White Card Stock (4" x 5-1/4")
  • 102584 Garden Green Card Stock (8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card base)
  • 126954 Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad
  • 100730 Whisper White Card Stock (2-1/4" x 1-3/4" for framelit)
  • 126973 Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad
  • 126199 Stampin' Pierce Mat 
  • 113439 Big Shot 
  • 138282 Tags & Labels Framelits Dies
  • 103954 Aqua Painters
  • 138401 Gold Metallic Thread
  • 132983 Gold Sequin Trim
  • 104430 Stampin' Dimensionals
  • 103683 Glue Dots

 


With Valentine's Day fast approaching I thought I'd also share a quick and cute card using Love Blossoms products...

Bloomin' Love Valentine card shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

In no time at all this QC card will come together for you.  Pick almost any pattern from the Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack.  The beautiful mix of hearts and flowers in this stack is perfect for valentines, romance, and love.  

Be-Mine-CU4

Here's another Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack pattern, it was hard to choose my favorite.  The tiny heart is punched out of the New Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper using the Owl Builder Punch.  Choose from four greetings from the Bloomin' Love stamp set that will fit in the Washi Label Punch; XOXO, Friend, Love You and Be Mine.

Dawn's Stamping Supplies

  • 140643 Bloomin' Love Photopolymer Stamp Set
  • 102544 Rose Red Card Stock (4" x 5-1/4", & scrap for Sweetheart punch)
  • 131198 Blushing Bride Card Stock (2" x 2-1/2" for framelit)
  • 100730 Whisper White Card Stock (8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card base, scrap for Washi Label punch)
  • 140548 Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack (2-3/8" x 1")
  • 140550 Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper (scrap for heart from Owl Punch)
  • 126954 Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad
  • 138296 Washi Label Punch
  • 118074 Builder Owl Punch
  • 133786 Sweetheart Punch
  • 113439 Big Shot
  • 138282 Tags & Labels Framelits Dies
  • 137364 Happy Heart Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
  • 124262 Twine Baker's Whisper White
  • 139083 Handheld Stapler (for Baker's Twine)
  • 135847 Silver Mini Staples
  • 138309 Fine Tip Glue Pen (to adhere owl heart)
  • 104430 Stampin' Dimensionals  

Well, that wraps up this stop of the tour. I hope you enjoyed my projects for this month!  Now on to more creative inspiration from fellow freak Mary Brown.

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