Punch Bunch goes Masculine!

Here's another card we did at my "Stamp Out The Winter Blues" stamp camp this past weekend.  The card features the Punch Bunch stamp set, which is free with a $50 order!   

I was getting down to the wire getting my cards ready for this camp and I came across this card on Stampin' Up! CEO and Co-Founder Shelli Gardner's blog.  I thought it had a great masculine feel to it.  Perfect to round out the selection of cards for the camp.  Plus - if it's good enough for Shelli, it's good enough for me!

 

Dawn's Stamping Tips

1.  Stamp the "Happy Birthday" image twice (from the free Punch Bunch stamp set), once in Crumb Cake and once in More Mustard.  Then cut out the HB in the More Mustard one.

2.  The scallop trim is done with the Tastefully Trim XL Die for the Big Shot (still available for purchase #120893).  This is a long die.  Cut 1-1/4" x 11" pieces...one in Very Vanilla and one in More Mustard.  Adhere the two together, then adhere to the card.  There will be enough for two cards.

Dawns Stamping Supplies
(bold items = from 2011 Sale-A-Bration)

Stamps:  Punch Bunch
Ink:  Soft Suede & More Mustard
Paper:   Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, More Mustard and Very Vanilla cardstock
Accessories:  Big Shot, Tastefully Trim XL Die, Scallop Square Punch, Neutral Brads, Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware, Mat Pack (to line up brads), Stampin' Dimensionals

Purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Dawn's Reminder 

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Sale-A-Bration Sweet Summer Swap: Same Yet Different

One of my favorite swaps I received at the Stampin' Up! Minneapolis Regional Seminar was from LuAnn Dehne.  She made this adorable Sweet Summer (2011 Sale-a-Bration) card.  Exactly what I was looking for, for my Stamp Out the Winter Blues stamp camp this past Saturday!

 

I didn't have a few of the supplies she used, so I changed up a couple things.  Take a look.

 

Here are my changes:

1.  I flipped the layout
2.  The greeting is from Sale-a-Bration stamp set...So Happy For You
3.  My card uses Pretty in Pink and Certainly Celery (vs. LuAnn's card uses Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzaz)
4.  I added Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the center of the flowers (had to see in the picture)
5.  I added a strip of Soft Suede

Swap cards are the great starting point when making cards.  I find myself starting to duplicate the card, then veering off in a different direction to make it my own.

 

Dawns Stamping Supplies
(bold items = from 2011 Sale-A-Bration)

Stamps:  Sweet Summer, So Happy for You
Ink:  Soft Suede (Pretty in Pink & Certainly Celery Stampin' Write Markers)
Paper:   Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White  cardstock and Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Stackl
Accessories:  Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Scallop Square Duo Die (#120903), Modern Label punch, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Subtles Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

Purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Dawn's Reminder

When you join my team...You too can attend fabulous Stampin' Up! events like the Minneapolis Regional Seminar or even the annual Stampin' Up! Convention on July 13-16th! 

Now is an awesome time to join (by March 31st).  You will save 15% off on the Starter Kit AND receive a $50 bonus bundle.  PLUS - if you're the first one to join by Feb 27th...you ALSO receive the sneak peak 2011 Summer Mini Catalog stamp set called Sunny Fun!

Be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!
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Jan 8th: New Year Launch Party Open House

You're invited to:

 
Contact me to RSVP.

Dawn O

Ho Ho Hostess Apprecation Event: Bingo Fun!!

Here's more fun we had at my Annual Hostess Appreciation event...BINGO! 

First, I had to figure out what I was going to use for bingo pieces.  The had a "lightbulb" moment and candy to the rescue.  I wrapped up some M & M's and a Bliss candy square (for the free spot) in a Stampin' Up! small cello bag and twist tied if off with the awesome Silver Tinsel Trim (which happens to be on a thin wire - love it!!)

 

Bingo card was stamped using the Jolly Bingo Bits and Bingo Card stamp sets.

 

 

Here's some the prizes that were Mini Milk Cartons filled with buttons or candy.  In addition, there were stamp sets, fabric packs, jars of my husband's Wild Grape Jelly and more!!

For instructions and video on how to assemble Stampin' Up! Mini Milk Cartons (plus a quick tip for folding) - click here

If you'd like to attend my Annual Hostess event, consider joining a club or having a workshop with me in 2011.  If you live west of the Twin Cities, I have a few spots open in my stamping clubs, which will start in February. 

Click here to see past Stamping Club projects

Visit my "Join a Club" page for more information.

Contact me to Join a Club and start enjoying the benefits now!

Happy Holidays ~ Dawn O

Ho Ho Hostess Apprecation Event: MDS Invitation and Make & Takes

I held my Annual Hostess Appreciation event this past Sunday.  Actually, it was supposed to be the Sunday before, but here in Minnesota, we got slammed with LOTS of snow that day.  So I had to reschedule.

I created the invitation using My Digital Studio.  I love the way it turned out!  If you were in my clubs or had a workshop in 2010, you were invited to my special event.

 

Here are the projects everyone got to make:

 

They made a Christmas Card, Fancy Favor Double Stacked Gift Box and a Gift Card Holder.

If you don't recognize the pattern paper, that's because it's from a retired Simply Scrappin' kit.  But you could use Stampin' Up!'s Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper instead.  The poinsettia's were made with the 5-Petal Flower Punch,.  The greeting is from the Contempo Christmas stamp set.  If you'd like more information on the gift box and gift card holder see the links below for measurements and videos:

Fancy Favor Double Stacked Gift Box

Gift Card Holder

If you'd like to attend my Annual Hostess event, consider joining a club and having a workshop with me in 2011.  If you live in the west of the Twin Cities, I'm booking parties for Sale-A-Bration now! 

What is Sale-a-Bration?
Well, just the most fun time of the year for stamping!  When you purchase $50 of Stampin' Up! product, you receive a free product from the Sale-a-Bration brochure (purchase $100 and get two products and hostesses with $300 in sales, receive a free product too!).  This year, not only can you choose stamp sets, but there is also a ribbon/button pack, Designer Series Paper with Quick Accents, a My Digital Studio CD and more!!

Contact me to book your Sale-a-Bration party now!

Happy Holidays ~ Dawn O

 

Holly and Jolly Rub-on's: Christmas Trees

Here's the last of my Holly and Jolly Rub-on's, that uses the Holiday Tree images.  I've paired it again with the Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper and the wonderfully soft Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon (from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog)!

Stand by for tomorrow for the adorable Stationary Pack I made to hold all four Holly and Jolly cards/envelopes!

 

Cherry Cobbler is swiftly turning into one of favorite new colors (of which there are six)!  It's such a beautiful deep rich red hue.  If you haven't got your Cherry Cobbler Classic ink yet - I highly recommend getting it in the New Color Retrofit Kit.  Check out the details below: 

Color Renovation Color Retrofit Kits (July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011) Retrofit your existing Stampin' Up! products with new color kits! Get all of Stampin' Up!'s new colors (and just the colors you need) without the expense of replacing products you already have, by visiting my ONLINE STORE.

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Dawns Stamping Supplies

Paper:   Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla cardstock, Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  Holly and Jolly Rub-ons, Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my ONLINE                      

Holly and Jolly Rub-on's: Ornament Card

I think today's Holly and Jolly Rub-on's card is my favorite of the bunch.  Talk about a quick holiday card...this one is super quick!  Again, no stamping...all images are included in the pack of rub-on's.  A total of 4 image sheets - 2 of 2 designs! 

 

So, if you're looking for quick and easy, but cute...you'll want to check out Stampin' Up!'s Holly and Jolly Rub-on's at my ONLINE STORE

Enjoy~Dawn O

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Dawns Stamping Supplies

Paper:   Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla cardstock, Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  Holly and Jolly Rub-ons, Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE

Holly and Jolly Rub-on's: Merry & Bright II

Here's another "no stamping" holiday card made with Stampin' Up!'s Holly and Jolly Rub-on's.  By the way...these rub-ons are a perfect match to Stampin' Up!'s Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper.  

 

For the Merry & Bright greeting...I first cut out the rub-on I wanted to us, then applied it to a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock.  Then I punched it out with Scallop Circle punch.  Also - the small Old Olive polka dots - those are rub-on's too!

So, there you go!  In no time at all - you've got a fun holiday card ready to go!

Enjoy~Dawn O

Dawns Stamping Supplies

Paper:   Old Olive and Very Vanilla cardstock, Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Holly and Jolly Rub-ons, Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE

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Dawn's Reminders

ABCs of the Perfect Handmade Holiday Promotion (October 19- December 16, 2010)                                     Personalize your gifts this holiday season with exclusive gift giving bundles at 20 percent

 

UP TO 60% OFF CLEARANCE RACK  - Only available in my ONLINE STORE and while supplies last.  While there, add any current items from your wish list to your order!