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World Card Making Day Blog Hop: Flourishing Phrases Bundle

World Card Making Day Stampin' Up! Blog Hop #dostamping

I'm excited to join in with some of my fellow world wide Stampin' Up! Demonstrators for a World Card Making Blog Hop!  

This is such a fantastic way to celebrate this event with lots of amazing inspiration for you. You are currently visiting my blog - Dawn Olchefske from the US and you will be visiting lots of different places in this hop today. There is a list at the end of the page which will help you move along from blog to blog so you'll see 28 amazing projects. 

Stampin' Up! Flourishing Phrases Bundle card created by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping

The card I'm sharing today is cased from a birthday notecard (3-1/2" x 5"), I received from my sweet friend, Donna Griffith (from the Stampin' Up! home office).  It uses the Flourishing Phrases Bundle and I totally fell in love with it, but wanted to make it a full-size 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" card for my Stamp-a-Stack class earlier this week.  It was a huge hit at the class and I think you will love it too!  Here's the details:

Flourishing Phrases Bundle Card - in 5 easy steps:

  1. Apply Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape near the bottom of a 3-1/2" x 4-3/4" piece of Thick Whisper White cardstock.  Adhere 1/4" x 3-1/2" strip of Pear Pizzazz cardstock at the bottom, slightly overlapping Washi Tape.
  2. Die cut Whisper White "border lattice" shape from Flourish Thinlits.  Cut exactly in half.  Don't adhere yet.
  3. Stamp floral image (from Flourishing Phrases stamp set) with Peekaboo Peach ink.  Stamp greeting (from Rose Wonder stamp set) with Watercolor Melon ink. TIP: before stamping the greeting...place lattice shape halfway over Washi Tape so you can "eyeball" where the greeting should be stamped. 
  4. Adhere lattice shape with Fine Tip Glue.  Attached three Rhinestone Jewels.
  5. Adhere completed panel with Stampin' Dimensionals to folded 11" x 4-1/4" Watermelon Wonder card base.

Stampin' Up! Flourishing Phrases Bundle card created by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping

Or do like Donna did and make a notecard size.

Stampin' Up! Flourishing Phrases Bundle card created by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping

Either one is a lovely card.  Plus...as the lattice shape is cut in half, you may as well make two cards...right?  

World Card Making Day reminds us that the best gifts are handmade from the heart.  Celebrate this weekend by making your own handmade cards and don't forget to send them to someone special. 

Enjoy~Dawn O

Thanks for visiting my blog today, there are so many amazing ideas and inspiration you don't want to miss.  Remember that currently you are at my blog - Dawn Olchefske, so check the blog hop line up list to see who is up next!

 


Dawn's Stamping Supplies (click on products to shop online)

 

Stampin' Up! Flourishing Phrases Bundle card created by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping
 


World Card Making Day Special: Oct 1-5 

Stampin' Up! World Card Making Day special Oct 1-5, shop with Dawn Olchefske, #dostamping

In celebration of World Card Making Day, you can can save up to 25% on cardmaking essentials that can be used to share your love all year long!

SHOP: World Card Making Day Specials


Thank you for Shopping with Dawn

SHOP: Designer Series Paper Special -(Buy 3, Get 1 FREE)
SHOP: Clearance Rack

Download Current Catalogs

Check out the Paper Pumpkin BOGO sale

New October VIP Host Code = NK7MZYGH
(learn more here) 


DOstampersSTARS Thursday Challenge #200: Celebrate with Festive Birthday!

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

  DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #200-Color My World

 

Woohoo - it's our 200th DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge!  These colors are perfect to celebrate!  They also coordinate with the fun and cheerful Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper.

Stampin' Up! Festive Birthday DSP card created by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #DSC200 #dostamping

Oh my gosh...how cute is this?  One of my favorite patterns from the Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper is the bright & cheery floral design.  I paired it with two other "less busy" designs for a fun color block look.  Here's how...

Celebrate Festive Birthday in 5 easy steps!

  1. Cut nine 1-1/4" x 1-11/16" pieces of Designer Series Paper and adhere to 4" x 5-1/2" piece of Whisper White cardstock.
  2. Adhere completed panel to folded 11" x 4-1/4" Pumpkin Pie card base
  3. Stamp greeting from Designer Tin of Cards stamp set with Tempting Turquoise ink onto tag that was punched with Tag Topper Scalloped Punch (start with 3" x 2" piece of Whisper White cardstock) 
  4. Stamp flower image from Birthday Fiesta stamp set with Melon Mambo.  Die cut with matching Fiesta Time Framelit Die (available in a bundle).  Adhere to tag with Stampin' Dimensional.
  5. Tie 8" of Bermuda Bay onto tag and add 3 Rhinestone Jewels (one on flower).  Adhere completed tag to card with Stampin' Dimensionals

  Stampin' Up! Festive Birthday DSP card created by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #DSC200 #dostamping

So happy with the way this card turned out - yay!!  

If you love our Designer Series Paper, then you'll love the upcoming special for October.

Coming October 2016 Stampin'  Up! Designer Series Paper Special, Buy 3, Get 4th FREE #dostamping

The Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper is just one of eight paper selections offered for the Buy 3, Get 4th FREE!  More details coming October 1st.

Enjoy~Dawn O  

PS...be sure to scroll to the end for links to more DOstamperSTARS creations and BLOG CANDY!!


Dawn's Stamping Supplies (click on products to shop online)

   Stampin' Up! Festive Birthday DSP card created by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #DSC200 #dostamping 


  

Thank You for Shopping with Dawn  

View PDF: NEW 2016 Holiday Catalog
View PDF:  2016-17 Annual Catalog

SHOP: Clearance Rack

Thoughtful Branches Bundle promotion
(while supplies last...going fast!)

Check out the Paper Pumpkin BOGO sale

September VIP Host Code = TJRKH34U
(learn more here) 


 

DOstamping Blog Candy!

To celebrate our 200th DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge, I'm giving away some Petal Burst Embossing folders - five of them!

  DOstamping Blog Candy...leave a comment for a chance to win!

How to enter to the drawing for a free Petal Burst Texture Impressions Embossing Folder?  Easy...just leave a comment right here on my blog...on this blog post.  (NOTE:  if you're reading this in your email, then click on the title of this post and it should bring you to my blog)

  • When on this blog post - scroll to the bottom.
  • Click Comment
  • Leave a some sweet kind words...
  • And maybe your name will be drawn!
  • Winners will be announced on Monday, Oct 3rd



Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper Sale: Buy 3, Get One FREE, Starts Oct 1st

Yay - it's stock-up time.  Or maybe it's give-it-a-try time!  Either way, you'll save with Stampin' Up!'s Designer Series Paper Sale.  Buy 3, Get 1 FREE!

Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper Sale Buy 3 Get 1 FREE #dostamping

October 1 through 31, you can buy three packages of Designer Series Paper and get one free! That’s great news since everyone can use more Designer Series Paper, right?. 

  • Sale Dates: October 1–31, 2016
  • Includes Designer Series Paper from both the annual catalog and the recently released holiday catalog (not including Specialty Designer Series Paper or Designer Series Paper Stacks)
  • There is no limit to how many times participants can buy three packages of Designer Series Paper and get one free during this promotion.
  • Designer Series Paper purchased with Stampin’ Rewards or the Stampin’ Rewards 50%-off perk does not qualify for this promotion.
  • Designer Series Paper purchased as part of a Starter Kit does not qualify for this promotion.

Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper Sale Buy 3 Get 1 FREE #dostamping

PRINT: Designer Series Paper Sale Flyer PDF

Designer Series Paper Selections - go on sale Saturday Oct 1st


Need some inspiration?  Check out these fabulous sketches...

Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper Sale Buy 3 Get 1 FREE #dostamping

Be sure to stop back next week when I will be sharing more inspiration for you using several of these Designer Series Paper collections.

Remember...the sales starts Saturday, Oct 1st (tomorrow).  SHOP: Designer Series Paper Special 

Plus...the World Card Making Day Sale is only 5 days starting Saturday, Oct 1 and ends Wednesday, Oct 5.  Details here.

Thanks~Dawn O

PS: I'm participating in a World Card Making Day Blog Hop tomorrow.  Be sure to check it out!


Thank you for Shopping with Dawn  

Download Current Catalogs
SHOP: Clearance Rack

Thoughtful Branches Bundle promotion
(while supplies last...going fast!)

Check out the Paper Pumpkin BOGO sale

September VIP Host Code = TJRKH34U
(learn more here) 


World Card Making Day Special coming October 1-5th (Designer Tin of Cards!)

But first, a quick update from Stampin' Up! on Thoughtful Branches Bundle

"We anticipate that we will deplete our inventory of the Thoughtful Branches Stamp Set and Thinlits within the next few days—and once they’re gone, they’re gone!  This is your very last opportunity to get your hands on this amazing stamp set and Thinlits bundle."


This just in from Stampin' Up!

Stampin' Up! World Card Making Day special Oct 1-5, shop with Dawn Olchefske, #dostamping

In celebration of World Card Making Day, you can can save up to 25% on cardmaking essentials that can be used to share your love all year long!

Envelope Punch Board
$20.00
$15.00
Fast Fuse Adhesive
$10.00
(get free refill when you purchase this product)
Fast Fuse Adhesive Refill
$7.50-FREE
(get free refill
with purchase of #129026)

Dawn's Favorite

Stampin' Up! Designer Tin of Cards World Card Making Day special Oct 1-5, shop with Dawn Olchefske, #dostamping

I'm lovin' the Designer Tin of Cards Project Kit.  I had a stamping play date this past weekend with my friends and I played with this kit.  The cards are gorgeous and well designed.  

If you enjoyed last years Tin of Cards, you'll love this year's kit even more!  If you missed last year's kit...don't miss out on this year's version!  During October 1-5, it will be 25% off...only $20.25 (normally $27.00).  What a bargain!

Stampin' Up! Designer Tin of Cards World Card Making Day special Oct 1-5, shop with Dawn Olchefske, #dostamping

Who says organization has to be boring? This fun printed tin gives you plenty of room to store the cards that you make from this kit, plus room for more. Kit includes tin and enough card bases, accents, and envelopes for 16 cards, 4 each of 4 designs. Coordinates with Designer Tin of Cards Stamp Set (item 141739...stamps, ink, adhesive and stamp set sold separately.)

Kit includes:

  • 16 card bases and envelopes
  • Printed tin box with lid, 6-3/4" x 4" x 5-3/8"
  • File tab dividers
  • Printed die-cut images
  • Die-cut Designer Series Paper and vellum sheets
  • White cardstock tags with gold foil print
  • Washi tape
  • Baker’s Twine
  • Sequins
  • Gold paper clips

Additional products needed:

Designer Tin of Cards coordinating stamp set #dostamping  

Set aside some time to stamp on World Card Making Day (this weekend).  Let someone know you care about them by sending a hand-stamped card.  It's like sending smiles in the mail!

Enjoy~Dawn O


 

Thank You for Shopping with Dawn

View PDF: NEW 2016 Holiday Catalog
View PDF:  2016-17 Annual Catalog

SHOP: Clearance Rack - still lots of choices

Thoughtful Branches Bundle promotion
(supply running out soon)

Check out the Paper Pumpkin BOGO sale

September VIP Host Code = TJRKH34U
(learn more here)  

 


DOstampersSTARS Thursday Challenge #199: Holly Berry Happiness Sketch Card

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

DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #199-Sketch Pad

 

Stampin' Up! Holly Berry Happiness & Pretty Pines Thinlits card created by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #DSC199 #dostamping

I adore this sketch.  Super cute and simple.  All it takes is a strip of 1-1/2"  x 5-1/2" pattern paper, add a greeting and you're set.  For me...I needed to few more decorative details.  But either way works. 

5-step Holly Berry Christmas Wishes card details:

  1. Fold in half 4-1/4" x 11" Delightful Dijon card base.  Run bottom part of card front through Big Shot with Pine Bough Texture Impressions Embossing Folder.
  2. Die cut two small pine boughs (Emerald Envy) and one holly berry (Cherry Cobbler) using Pretty Pines Thinlit dies.  Adhere to card.
  3. Adhere 1- 1/2" x 5-1/2" strip of Presents & Pinecones Designer Series Paper.
  4. Stamp greeting from Holly Berry Happiness stamp set with Cherry Cobbler Ink onto 1" x 2-1/2" piece of Whisper White cardstock.  Adhere with Stampin' Dimensionals.
  5. Color rhinestone jewels with red Sharpie marker and attach to card.

Stampin' Up! Holly Berry Happiness & Pretty Pines Thinlits card created by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #DSC199 #dostamping
Oh my gosh...I love the way this card turned out.  I never would have thought to use Delightful Dijon for a holiday card, but it works...don't you think?

Get started on your holiday cards today.  For this card - you can get enough 1-1/2" x 5-1/2" strips out of one sheet of the 12" x 12" Presents & Pinecones Designer Series Paper to make 16 cards...wow! 

Enjoy~Dawn O  


 

Pretty Pines Thinlits sizes shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup


Dawn's Stamping Supplies (click on products to shop online)

 

Stampin' Up! Holly Berry Happiness & Pretty Pines Thinlits card created by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #DSC199 #dostamping  


 

Thank You for Shopping with Dawn

View PDF: NEW 2016 Holiday Catalog
View PDF:  2016-17 Annual Catalog

SHOP: Clearance Rack - new items added!!

Thoughtful Branches Bundle promotion
(extended while supplies last)

Check out the Paper Pumpkin BOGO sale

September VIP Host Code = TJRKH34U
(learn more here) 

 


Bunch of Blossoms Bundle QC card!

Today I have a quick & cute (QC) share for you using the Bunch of Blossoms Bundle.  This card was featured at one of my Stamp-a-Stack local classes and was a huge hit!

Stampin' Up! Bunch of Blossoms Bundle card by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping

This card was stamped at a Shoebox Swap event I attended this summer.   When I got to the table, the sample was gone, so I created by own version using the supplies at the table.  At home I put the card together and added a greeting.  

Speaking of greetings...this stamp set if full of a variety of five useful greetings in a fun script and print combo.  A must-have for any stamp collector!

QC Bunch of Blossoms Bundle card details:

  1. Stamp images from Bunch of Blossoms stamp set with black ink onto 4-1/4" x 3" Whisper White cardstock; 3 stems and two outline flower images (left & right flowers).  Also stamp one outline flower image on piece of scrap.
  2. Stamp coordinating flower images with Sweet Sugarplum ink.  More "solid" image stamp off first, then less detailed flower image "full-strength".
  3. Punch flower from scrap using Blossom Builder Punch and adhere to stamped panel with Stamping Dimensionals. 
  4. Adhere completed panel to 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" fold Sweet Sugarplum card base at an angle.  Apply Playful Palette Designer Washi Tape.
  5. Stamp greeting at die cut with with smallest Layering Ovals Framelit Dies.  Adhere with Stampin' Dimensionals
  6. Attach 3 Rhinestone Jewels.

 Don't forget, the Layering Ovals Framelit Dies are on sale for 25% off...today is the last day (9/21)!

Enjoy~Dawn  O 


Dawn's Stamping Supplies (click on products to shop online)

 

Stampin' Up! Bunch of Blossoms Bundle card by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping 


Thank You for Shopping with Dawn  

View PDF: NEW 2016 Holiday Catalog
View PDF:  2016-17 Annual Catalog

SHOP: September Special Offers - last week...ends 9/21-today!
SHOP: Clearance Rack - new items added!

Thoughtful Branches Bundle promotion 
(extended while supplies last)

Check out the Paper Pumpkin BOGO sale

NEW September VIP Host Code = TJRKH34U
(learn more here)
 


8 More Ghoulish Stampin' Up! Halloween Swap Samples!

Today I have 8 more ghoulishly gruesome Stampin' Up! Halloween swap samples for you.  From mummies to skeletons, witches and spiders...there's all kinds of characters for your Halloween inspiration.

8 Spooky Stampin' Up! Halloween swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping (Becky Roberts)

 

8 Spooky Stampin' Up! Halloween swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping (Julie Davison)

 

8 Spooky Stampin' Up! Halloween swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping (Linda Larson)

 

8 Spooky Stampin' Up! Halloween swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping (Mimi Henwood)

 

8 Spooky Stampin' Up! Halloween swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping (Janice Weightman)

 

8 Spooky Stampin' Up! Halloween swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping (Karen Titus)

 

8 Spooky Stampin' Up! Halloween swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping (Shelly Gruber)

 

8 Spooky Stampin' Up! Halloween swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping (Shari Caspers)
Get started on your Halloween cards today, as it's only 6 weeks away.  Wow...this fall is moving along fast.

Enjoy~Dawn O 


Last couple days to save 25% on select annual catalog products through September 21st!  Check out the discounted products below and don’t miss out on these great deals!  Shop Specials Offers

Stampin' Up! Special Offers Week3, September 15-21, Shop with Dawn Olchefske #dostamping

 

Stampin' Up! Layering Ovals Framelits Dies sizes shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping

 Shop Specials Offers 


Halloween Coordinating Products (click on the products to shop online):

 


 

Thank You for Shopping with Dawn  

View PDF: NEW 2016 Holiday Catalog
View PDF:  2016-17 Annual Catalog

SHOP: Clearance Rack - new items added!!
SHOP: September Special Offers

Thoughtful Branches Bundle promotion link fixed
(extended while supplies last)

Check out the Paper Pumpkin BOGO sale

September VIP Host Code = TJRKH34U
(learn more here)
 

 


7 Spooky Halloween Swap Samples!

Today I have 7 Stampin' Up! Halloween Swap Samples, filled with all the spookiness of the season!  These cards mix fun and ghoulish images...for lots of Halloween inspiration. 

7 Stampin' Up! 2016 Holiday Catalog Halloween swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping (Beth Tetzlaff)

 

7 spooky Stampin' Up! 2016 Holiday Catalog Halloween swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping (Brenda Cardinal)

 

7 spooky Stampin' Up! 2016 Holiday Catalog Halloween swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping (Karen Titus)

 

7 spooky Stampin' Up! 2016 Holiday Catalog Halloween swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping (Rachel Tessman)

 

7 spooky Stampin' Up! 2016 Holiday Catalog Halloween swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping (Brenda Hillard)

 

7 spooky Stampin' Up! 2016 Holiday Catalog Halloween swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping (Jan Viktora)

 

7 spooky Stampin' Up! 2016 Holiday Catalog Halloween swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping (Sandy McManus)

What a great variety of spooky cards!  Halloween is right around the corner.  If you're a fan...then you'll want to get started on your Halloween cards right away. 

Enjoy~Dawn O


Looking for measurements? 

Stampin' Up! Halloween Scenes Edgelits sizes shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping

Stampin' Up! Everyday Jars Framelits Dies sizes shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping

Looking for all of Stampin' Up!'s 2016-2017 Framelit and Thinlit measurements?  You'll find them here...

Stampin' Up! Framelit Measurments Page 


Halloween Coordinating Products (click on the products to shop online)

 


Thank You for Shopping with Dawn  

View PDF: NEW 2016 Holiday Catalog
View PDF:  2016-17 Annual Catalog

SHOP: September Special Offers - last week...ends 9/21
SHOP: Clearance Rack - new items added!

Thoughtful Branches Bundle promotion link fixed
(extended while supplies last)

Check out the Paper Pumpkin BOGO sale

NEW September VIP Host Code = TJRKH34U
(learn more here)