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October 2016

Reminders: Oct Month End DSP Sale & Nov Sneak Peek: Stitched Framelits & 25% Stamp Set Sale

End of month reminders...just a few days left to get in on specials offers:

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

Designer Series Paper Sale!

Ends today October 31, you can buy three packages of Designer Series Paper and get one free! 
 
You don't have to purchase one of each to get one free.  You can mix and match!  Below are my Pinterest Boards for the Designer Series Paper collections on sale.  I've added more inspiration to the boards since posting to my blog.  If you need last -minute inspiration, be sure to check them out.
 
Stampin' Up! Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper #dostamping

Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper coordinating colors:

  • Cucumber Crush, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Pear Pizzazz, Peekaboo Peach, Tangerine Tango, Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White
  • Fruit Stand Pinterest Board

Stampin' Up! Moroccan Designer Series Paper #dostamping

Moroccan Designer Series Paper coordinating colors:

Stampin' Up! Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper #dostamping

Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper coordinating colors:

Stampin' Up! Presents & Pinecones Designer Series Paper #dostamping

Presents & Pinecones Designer Series Paper coordinating colors:

Stampin' Up! Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper #dostamping

Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper coordinating colors:

  Stampin'  Up! Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper #dostamping

Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper coordinating colors:

  • Crushed Curry, Emerald Envy, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White
  • Festive Pinterest Board

141640 By The Shore Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up! #dostamping
By The Shore Designer Series Paper coordinating colors:

Stampin'  Up! Blooms & Bliss Designer Series Paper #dostamping

Blooms & Bliss Designer Series Paper  coordinating colors:

SHOP: Designer Series Paper Special  


November Specials! 

Stampin' Up! Stitched Shaped Framelits available 11/1/16 #dostamping

NEW Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies are coming November 1, along with 25% off sale on select stamp sets for November 1-30.  Read all about the new Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies (including a video demonstration below) and see what's on sale!

You can purchase the brand new Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies ahead of their official release in the 2017-2018 annual catalog.    

 

Awesome, right?  These are a must-have for me!  Plus, during the month of November, Stampin' Up! as selected a variety of coordinating stamp sets and has them on sale for 25% off!  See details below. 

Stampin' Up! November 25% off Stamp Sale #dostamping

  • 25% Off Select Stamp Sets (to coordinate with Stitched Shaped Framelits Dies)
  • November 1 - 30 (sale prices start Tuesday)

Start saving November 1st 


DOstamping VIP Host Code Gifts

Each month you'll have an opportunity to earn VIP Gifts with me,  Here's how:

  • When you place a qualifying order in my online store and use the VIP Host Code, you'll automatically be added to the "VIP Gift List".  
  • VIP Gifts are mailed around 2 weeks after the end of the month  
  • Check back each month for details on that month's gift and qualifying order amount (as it changes every month).
  • Limit: one gift per customer per month

October 2016

  • VIP Host Code: NK7MZYGH
  • Qualifying Order: $65 or more*
  • VIP Gift: Seasonal Masks

DOstamping Oct 2016 Host Code & Gift (NK7MZYGH) Seasonal Masks

Seasonal Masks are featured in the 2016 Holiday Catalog
Sponge, spritz, stamp, or brayer!
Use ink with these stencils to create fun patterns and backgrounds. 


 

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Stampin' Up! Jolly Friends Bundle Swap Samples

Today I'm sharing...Jolly Friends Bundle swaps

Behold the power of accessories!  You'll be jealous of your jolly friends' accessories every time you finish stamping together outfits for them.  This not only includes a variety of accessories, but some cute characters too.

  • Characters include: Santa, moose, fox & elf
  • Accessories include: hats with edging and toppers, glasses, scarves and collar. 
  • Mix and match for lots of fun! 

Stampin' Up! Jolly Friends swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Denise Wilson)

Stampin' Up! Jolly Friends swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Connie Thompson)

 

Stampin' Up! Jolly Friends swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Carol Resengren)

 

Stampin' Up! Jolly Friends swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Diana Gibbs)

 

Stampin' Up! Jolly Friends swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Tami White)

 

Stampin' Up! Jolly Friends swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Carrie McHale)

Stampin' Up! Jolly Friends swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Georgia Giguere)

 

Stampin' Up! Jolly Friends swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Terry Kucera)

 

 

Stampin' Up! Jolly Friends swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Dena Lenneman)

The Jolly Friends Bundle comes with:

  • Jolly Friends stamp set
  • Jolly Hat Builder Punch

 Have fun builder your Jolly Friends this Christmas!

Enjoy~Dawn O


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DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #204: Halloween Night and Suite Seasons!

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

DOSstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #204-Color My World 

Stampin' Up! Suite Seasons & Halloween Night card created by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #DSC204 #dostamping

With today's color combo, I knew I would be reaching for Stampin' Up!'s Halloween Night products.  I need a few more cards for Halloween, especially for my grandsons.

Halloween Night Card

  1. Apply Halloween Night Designer Washi Tape to a folded 11" x 4-1/4" Basic Black card base .
  2. Wrap Halloween Night Bakers Twine around card front and tie in a bow
  3. Stamp greeting (Suite Seasons stamp set) on 1-7/8" x 2-1/4" piece of Whisper White cardstock.  Use Stampin' Write Markers (Perfect Plum, Old Olive & Pumpkin Pie).  Adhere to 2" x 2-3/8" piece of Perfect Plum cardstock.  Then adhere to card with Stampin' Dimensionals.
  4. Attach Halloween Nights Enamel Dots.  Place one on the exclamation point. 

Stampin' Up! Suite Seasons & Halloween Night card created by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #DSC204 #dostamping

 

Stampin' Up! Suite Seasons & Halloween Night card created by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #DSC204 #dostamping

As this card is going to my grandsons, I thought it would be fun to bring a little spookiness to the inside of the card.  

  • Ghost = Whisper White cardstock, Paisley Framelits, Pumpkin Pie mouth (from Spooky Fun stamp set)
  • Bat = Basic Black cardstock, Halloween Scene Edgelits
  • Witch = Old Olive cardstock, Halloween Scene Edgelits
  • Greeting = from Spooky Fun stamp set with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

I think they're gonna like it!   Now I just gotta get them in the mail.

Enjoy~Dawn O  


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Today's Feature: Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper

Today I'm sharing Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper samples.  Some I've created, some are from swaps and some are from Stampin' Up!.  

This is one of those paper collections that could go completely unnoticed in the catalog.  You have to see it in real-life and in action to see how amazing this paper is.  Of course, there is a matching stamp set, Fresh Fruit.  But honestly, if it's not your cup of tea...you still will need the Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper.  Just grab some fun greetings and play with it.  It's that FUN! 

Stampin' Up! Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper #dostamping

Stampin' Up! Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper makes it's easy to send some delicious fruit to a friend. You can’t go wrong with fresh fruit at any time of the year.  So many designs, so many colors, so many uses.  One side filled with fruity and flowery patterns and the other side designed to coordinate double the creative options

Fruit Stand Coordinating colors:

  • Cucumber Crush
  • Daffodil Delight
  • Flirty Flamingo
  • Pear Pizzazz
  • Peekaboo Peach
  • Tangerine Tango
  • Watermelon Wonder
  • Whisper White

Stampin' Up! Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper cards created by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping

If you're looking for some quick & cute cards, the Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper is just the ticket.  These four cards can be made quickly with the same supplies and cutting measurements.  Here's how:

Fruit Stand QC card collection:

  • Cut pattern paper to 4" x 5-1/4".  Cut off 1-3/4" and flip over to the coordinating side.  
  • Adhere both pieces to folded 11" x 4-1/4" Thick Whisper White card base.
  • Adhere 4" x 1/2" Peekaboo Peach cardstock strip where the two pieces meet 
  • Stamp greetings (from Tin of Cards stamp set) on Whisper White cardstock with Watermelon Wonder Ink.  Cut out with Decorative Label Punch and adhere with Stampin' Dimensionals.
  • Attach Pearl Basic Jewels

Stampin' Up! Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper cards created by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping

Here's a couple of close ups...

Stampin' Up! Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper cards created by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping

For the envelope flaps:

  • Adhere a 5-3/4" x 2-1/4" piece of pattern paper to the flap
  • Trim to flap shape.

This 4-set of cards would make a nice gift for teachers, co-workers, thank you gifts and more!

Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper Buy 3, Get 1 Free sale #dostamping

DATES:  October 1-31st
PRINT: Designer Series Paper Sale Flyer

Stock up on Designer Series Paper
Buy 3, Get 1 Free

Enjoy~Dawn O


 More Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper inspiration

Stampin' Up! Fresh Fruit swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Joey Hartman)

Stampin' Up! Fruit Stand swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Shari Caspers)

Stampin' Up! Fruit Stand swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Julie Salva)

Stampin' Up! Fruit Stand swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Susan Campfield)

Stampin' Up! Fruit Stand swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampin up (Sue Nurnberger)

 

Stampin' Up! Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper #dostamping

For even more inspiration, check out my

Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper Pinterest Board


Fruit Stand coordinating products (click on the products to shop online)

 


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Today's Feature: Moroccan Designer Series Paper

Today's Designer Series Paper feature is...Moroccan!

Stampin' Up! Moroccan Designer Series Paper #dostamping

Moroccan Designer Series Paper. This paper collection perfectly captures the endless feeling of a night in Morocco. But it's also a great masculine choice.  Each sheet is double sided for double the creative options.

Moroccan coordinating colors:

  • Cajun Craze
  • Dapper Denim
  • Delightful Dijon
  • Early Espresso
  • Emerald Envy
  • Very Vanilla

Stampin' Up! Moroccan Designer Series Paper 4-corner fold card by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping

Here's a fun card that uses folded Designer Series Paper to reveal both sides.  I didn't have enough Moroccan DSP left to use the same pattern for all for pieces, so I used 4 different pieces.  This card style is a great way to use up those scraps!  Here's how.

Moroccan Easy 4-Corner Fold card:

  1. Using four 2" x 2-5/8" pieces of Moroccan Designer Series Paper, fold corners at the 3/4" mark.  (NOTE: 2 pieces fold the left corner and 2 pieces fold the right corner).
  2. Adhere pieces to folded 4-1/4" x 11" Early Espresso card base
  3. Wrap Emerald Envy Solid Baker's Twine around card front.  Tie in a bow.
  4. Stamp greeting (One Big Meaning 138788w or 139420c) on scrap of Very Vanilla with Early Espresso ink.  Cut with 1-3/4" Circle Punch.  Adhere to card with Stampin' Dimensionals.
  5. Easy...right?!

Stampin' Up! Moroccan Designer Series Paper 4-corner fold card by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping

Moroccan Designer Series Paper inspiration:

Stampin' Up! Moroccan swap card shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Creative Connections)

   Stampin' Up! Moroccan swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampin up (Debbie Henderson)

  

Stampin' Up! Moroccan Designer Series Paper #dostamping

 

Stampin' Up! Moroccan Designer Series Paper #dostamping

For more inspiration, visit my...

Moroccan Designer Series Paper Pinterest Board

Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper Buy 3, Get 1 Free sale #dostamping

DATES:  October 1-31st
PRINT: Designer Series Paper Sale Flyer

Stock up on Designer Series Paper
Buy 3, Get 1 Free

Enjoy~Dawn O


Moroccan coordinating products (click on the products to shop online)

 


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Today's Feature: Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper

Today I'm sharing Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper samples.  Some I've created, some are from swaps and some are from Stampin' Up!.  The Floral Boutique paper is one of my favorite Designer Series Papers from this year's Annual Catalog.  It's also a hit with many of you.  So stock up now with the Buy 3, Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper Sale.
  Stampin' Up! Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper #dostamping

Stampin' Up! Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper features stunning hand-painted floral images, along with coordinating patterns...perfect for wedding, congratulations, and thank-you cards.  Really, for most any occasion.

Floral Boutique Coordinating colors:

  • Night of Navy
  • Whisper White 

Stampin' Up! Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper cards created by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping

If you're looking for some quick & cute cards, the Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper is just the ticket.  These four cards can be made quickly with the same supplies and cutting measurements.  Here's how:

Floral Boutique QC card collection:

  • Cut pattern paper to 4" x 5-1/4".  Cut off 1-3/4" and flip over to the coordinating side.  
  • Adhere both pieces to folded 11" x 4-1/4" Thick Whisper White card base.
  • Adhere 4" x 1/2" strip Night of Navy cardstock where the two pieces meet 
  • Stamp greetings (from Flourishing Phrases stamp set) on Whisper White cardstock with Night of Navy ink.  Cut out with Decorative Label Punch and adhere with Stampin' Dimensionals.
  • Attach Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Stampin' Up! Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper cards created by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping

Here's a couple of close ups...

Stampin' Up! Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper cards created by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping

For the envelope flaps:

  • Adhere a 5-3/4" x 2-1/4" piece of pattern paper to the flap
  • Trim to flap shape.

This 4-set of cards would make a nice gift for teachers, co-workers, thank you gifts and more!

Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper Buy 3, Get 1 Free sale #dostamping

DATES:  October 1-31st
PRINT: Designer Series Paper Sale Flyer

Stock up on Designer Series Paper
Buy 3, Get 1 Free

Enjoy~Dawn O


 More Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper inspiration

Floral Phrases & Floral Boutique DSP card created by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #DSC183 #dostamping #stampinup

 

  Stampin' Up! Floral Boutique swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup

 

Stampin' Up! Floral Boutique swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Kelly Acheson)

 

Stampin' Up! Floral Boutique card shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Creative Connections Display Board) 

 

Stampin' Up! Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper #dostamping

 

Stampin' Up! Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper #dostamping

For even more inspiration, check out my

Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper Pinterest Board


Floral Boutique coordinating products (click on the products to shop online)

 


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Stampin' Up! Fall-Themed Swap Samples

Today I'm sharing a variety of Fall-Themed swaps... 

Stampin' Up! Fall-Themed swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Denise Wilson) 

Totally Trees stamp set: Got a project pining for your attention? Leaf all your troubles behind and branch out; you'll never be stumped about how to incorporate these designs. 

Stampin' Up! Fall-Themed swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Jan McClurg)

 

Stampin' Up! Fall-Themed swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Natalie Travis)

 

Stampin' Up! Fall-Themed swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Jolene Harms)

 

Stampin' Up! Fall-Themed swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Carol Nordquist)

Basket of Wishes: This country classic stamp set will quickly find its place among your favorites. Traditional images with a variety of possible combinations will make you wish you had more projects to work on.

Stampin' Up! Fall-Themed swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Susan Elise Morton)

 

Stampin' Up! Fall-Themed swap cards shared by Dawn Olchefske #dostamping #stampinup (Jill Somrock)

Cookie Cutter Halloween:  This is your official warning: Just a few stamps in and you may find yourself liking these gingerbread-shaped Halloween characters better than your real-life friends. 

Enjoy~Dawn O


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DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #203: Festive Birthday DSP with Stylized Birthday

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

DOSstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #203-Sketch Pad

Stampin' Up! Festive Birthday DSP & Stylized Birthday stamp set card created by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #DSC203 #dostamping

 

This first thing I thought of when I saw this week's Sketch Pad challenge was...Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper (Buy 3, Get 1 Free sale)!  So I dug out the pattern with the party banners and my card came together quickly...and cute!.  Here's how...

Festive Stylized Birthday card
- 4 easy steps!

  1. Adhere 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Festive Birthday DSP to folded 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Tempting Turquoise card base
  2. Stamp Stylized Birthday on 3" x 2-1/2" piece of Whisper White cardstock with Tempting Turquoise ink.  Adhere to 3-1/8" x 2-5/8" piece of Tempting Turquoise cardstock.
  3. Create banners...(2) 1/2" (backside of DSP and Silver Glimmer Paper), one 3/4" strip of "dotted" pattern.  Cut banners into all three.  Layer together, then to backside of stamped image.  Staple (*) 8" piece of Bermuda Bay Baker's Twine to banners, and tie in a bow.  Adhere completed focal point to card with Stampin' Dimensionals.
  4. Attach silver star shape from Metallic Enamel Shapes

Stampin' Up! Festive Birthday DSP & Stylized Birthday stamp set card created by Dawn Olchefske for DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge #DSC203 #dostamping
The recipient of this card would be assured of a festive birthday!

Enjoy~Dawn O 

(*) Note: Handheld Stapler and Mini Silver Staples are being discontinued due to supplier issues.  Stock up before supplies run out! 


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