Today - I'm off to Atlanta, Georgia for Stampin' Up!'s Annual OnStage Event. I'm especially excited for this year's event. Why? Because my Million Sales Achiever stamp set will be in the next Stampin' Up! catalog, coming out in January. And...I will be doing a presentation with it at the event. I've been crafting up a storm and I can't wait to share! Be sure to stop by my blog next week to see my special stamp set samples. I hope you'll love them as much as I did creating them! In addition, I will be doing a facebook live... Continue reading

Today card featuring the God's Peace stamp set, is a perfect image to pull out your watercolor pencils. Send love & light with the God’s Peace Stamp Set. It's beautiful greetings and images paired with scripture are sure to bring the reason back to the season. How'd She DO That? God's Peace Love & Light card Stamps/Bundles: God's Peace Paper: Mossy Meadow (11" x 4-1/4" card base) Cherry Cobbler (5-1/4" x 4", cut 2) Shimmery White (5" x 3-3/4", cut 2) Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Other: Watercolor Pencils, SNAIL adhesive DOstamping Tips: Shimmery White Cardstock will add a little bit... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing Thanksgiving card featuring the Snow Front stamp set (found on pg 45 in the 2019 Holiday Catalog). You can create tranquil scenes with the Snow Front Stamp Set, whether it's cozy cabins with dainty deer or playful cardinals in a winter forest. This Two-Step Stampin’ set allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want. How'd She DO That? Snow Front Thanksgiving card Stamps: Snow Front and Days of Thanks (sentiment) Paper: Very Vanilla Thick (8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card base) Very Vanilla (3-7/8"... Continue reading

Let's talk Product Medley...specifically the Most Wonderful Time Product Medley (found on pg 39 in the 2019 Holiday Catalog). A product medley is similar to our cardmaking kits and other project kits but without the predetermined projects. You add your own creativity to bring a product medley alive! The Most Wonderful Time Product Medley includes stamps, paper, dies, and accessories that are perfectly coordinated for creating cards and more. Most Wonderful Time Product Medley includes: 11-piece photopolymer stamp set 48 sheets of 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, 8 each of 6 double-sided designs 12 gold foil card fronts, 4... Continue reading

The DOstamperSTARS are excited to bring you another Inspiration Hop #DOswts326. Today we're showcasing a fun Sketch! This sketch/layout has been a favorite of mine lately. It's super easy to play with, and lots of stamp sets & suites will work with it too. I chose to feature the Toile Tidings Suite. Focusing on the... 152367 Toile Christmas Bundle (and SAVE 10% with Christmas Cardinal Dies) 150432 Toile Tidings Designer Paper The trick to this sketch is the Designer Series Paper. Choose three coordinating patterns and cut each to 4" x 1-3/4" DOstamping Tips: The cardinal is stamped tone-on tone,... Continue reading

Let your greeting take front and center when you use the Word Wishes Dies. With word combinations for all-occasions, you can create the perfect greeting in record time. Combine with Come To Gather Designer Series Paper featuring autumn imagery in a nontraditional style, you'll have this gorgeous Thanksgiving card! How'd She DO That? Come to Gather for Thanksgiving card Stamps/Bundles: Gather Together, A Wish for Everything Bundle (& SAVE 10% with Word Wishes Dies) Paper: Crumb Cake (11" x 4-1/4" card base) Very Vanilla (scraps for word dies) Terracotta Tile (3" x 2" for label die cut) Come to Gather... Continue reading

If you've been eyeing the Christmastime is Here Suite of products, I have a Quick & Cute (QC) card for you today! This is the perfect card style for mass-producing your holiday cards. How'd She DO That? QC Merry Christmas card: Stamps/Bundles: Christmas Rose (Bundle & SAVE 10% with Rose Dies) Paper: Mossy Meadow (8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card base) Cherry Cobbler (5-1/4" x 4" inside) Shimmery White (5" x 3-3/4" inside, scrap for large label die) Gold Foil Sheets (4-1/2" x 3-1/4" for Stitch Rectangle die-3rd largest) Christmastime is Here Designer Series Paper (4" x 2-5/8", 1/2" x 5" inside)... Continue reading

Did you know.. When you shop with me, Dawn Olchefske, you have opportunities to earn FREE gifts. See below for November's DOstamping Shopping Gifts. November FREE Tutorial PDF: Holiday Suites Sampler FREE Holiday Suites Sampler Project Tutorial PDF - October 2019 Place your order with me HERE Receive the FREE Tutorial PDF via email, along with your "Thank You" email from me Projects feature the products of 4 Holiday Suite (2019 Holiday Catalog) This is a personal offer from Dawn Olchefske (DOstamping) Earn DOstamping Loyalty Rewards STARS Gift - with $50 order DOstamping Loyalty Rewards Program Details: Place an online... Continue reading

The wait is over...Stampin' Up!'s new Paper Trimmer is here! Download: Paper Trimmer Flyer Shop: Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00 Our new Paper Trimmer is lightweight, portable, and perfect for making stable and straight cuts! Cut paper and score paper for card making, scrapbooking, and other paper crafts with our durable, portable paper cutting tool. Features: The extra-wide 7-3/4" cutting base and extendable 17" ruler accommodate large paper projects. Right-side grid for cutting thin strips. The base of the paper cutter and the ruler include both imperial and metric measurements, and the base has a midpoint ruler for small paper projects.... Continue reading

The Christmastime is Here Suite is now available to order! I hope you’re ready to make this holiday season magical, because the Christmastime Is Here Suite is, well . . . here! This exclusive, limited-time collection of festive, floral coordinating products has everything you need to share love, joy, and creativity this holiday season. Download: Christmastime Is Here Flyer Shop: Christmastime is Here Product Suite Christmastime is Here Suite Products: (click on product to order online) Christmas Rose Bundle [153944] $61.00 Christmas Rose Stamp Set [152431] $38.00 Roses Dies [152144] $30.00 Christmastime Is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper [152154] $14.50... Continue reading

Welcome to A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop! I'm excited to join in with this talented group of stampers to share alternate ideas for Paper Pumpkin Kits. Today we're sharing the October 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit - Winter Woods. WATCH VIDEO: Paper Pumpkin Winter Woods Here's my Paper Pumpkin Winter Woods alternative projects... all three cards are Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes (finished size 5" x 3-1/2" when using note cards, I like to do my stamping on a 4-7/8" x 3-3/8" Whisper White panel. Winter Wishes Snowflake Card This card couldn't be easier to make. Just randomly stamp... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing a couple of quick cards using the upcoming Christmastime is Here Suite (coming November 1) Print: Christmastime is Here Suite Flyer The Christmas Rose Stamp Set is beautiful and unique. It’s our first combination stamp set with 1 cling and 12 photopolymer stamps. Stamp the large cling rose stamp, and then stamp the photopolymer rose pieces over the first image for extra depth, dimension, and detail. Christmas Rose is a Distinktive* stamp set—it has special texture that gives added depth and dimension, creating photorealistic images. The Christmastime Is Here Suite Bundle includes: Christmas Rose Stamp Set (10%... Continue reading

I've got a quick & cute Christmas card for you today. It features products from the Toile Tidings Product Suite. Specifically, the Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper, which features traditional toile designs in classic Christmas colors--the perfect paper for a cozy Christmas. When I'm working with pattern paper that is rather busy, I like to pair it with other patterns for a mix & match look. How'd She DO That? Christmas Wishes card Stamps/Bundles: Toile Christmas Bundle - SAVE 10% with Christmas Cardinal Dies Paper: Garden Green (8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card base, scraps for both size leaves dies) Real Red... Continue reading

PRINT: 24-Hour Stamp Sale - Oct 23 Flyer PRINT: Shopping List Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - 24 hours ONLY Get select sets at a 15% discount. (see flyer) All selected stamp sets can be applied to Starter Kits. Discount applies to select stamp sets only when purchased individually during the 24-hour promotion period. Bundles featuring stamp sets from the promotion will not be discounted. Update your Shopping List today, so you're ready to shop tomorrow! In the event that we run out of any item offered, promotional pricing will be honored on items backordered, up to the point it reaches... Continue reading

The DOstamperSTARS are excited to bring you another Inspiration Hop #DOswts325. Today we're showcasing Shaker cards! I knew right away I was going to reach for the Feels like Frost Suite of Products. I'm tickled with the way it turned out. How'd She DO That? Frosted Shaker card: Stamps/Bundles: Frosted Foliage (bundle with Frosted Frame dies and SAVE 10%) Paper: Purple Posy (5-1/2" x 8-1/4" card base) Seaside Spray (5" x 4-1/4 for die cut frame) Window Sheets (2-5/8" x 2-7/8) Feels Like Frost 6x6 Specialty Designer Series Paper (2-3/4" x 5-1/2") Ink: Versamark Heat Emboss: Swipe Embossing Buddy over... Continue reading

Today's card uses products from the Noble Peacock Product Suite. My card focuses on the shiny foil Noble Peacock Specialty Designer Series Paper and the absolutely gorgeous Old Olive/Pretty Peacock 3/8" Reversible Ribbon. How'd She DO That? Proud as a Peacock card Bundles: Royal Peacock - Save 10% with Detailed Peacock Dies Paper: Old Olive (11" x 4-1/4" card base, scraps for leaf dies) Whisper White (4-1/4" x 3", scrap for 3rd largest stitched oval die) Pretty Peacock (scrap for leaf dies) Blueberry Bushel (scrap for leaf dies) Noble Peacock Specialty Designer Series Paper (4" x 2-3/4") Ink: Pretty Peacock... Continue reading

Here's a card we made at my Stamp-a-Stack class last night using the Gather Together stamp set. And it was a hit with my stampers! I was inspired by a card I saw on Pinterest with "wheat" stamping and put my own twist on the card. Take a look... How'd She DO That? Harvest Wheat card Stamps: Gather Together & Country Home Paper: Merry Merlot (8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card base) Very Vanilla (2-3/4" x 5-1/2", 1/2" x 5-1/2") Crushed Curry (2-7/8" x 5-1/2") Ink: Terracotta Tile, Merry Merlot, Crushed Curry Other: Designer Elements & SNAIL DOstamping Tips: For stamping the... Continue reading

My DOstamperSTARS team has been busy creating for the upcoming Fall Season! They have also been sharing their projects in our private Facebook group...these projects are just too fun, I knew I had to share them with all of you! Gather Together by Dawn Thomas Aren't these projects FANTASTIC?! I am so blessed to have a team of creative people who love paper crafting as much as I do! If you are looking for a way to share your creativity and be inspired by others, perhaps it is time to consider joining my DOstamperSTARS Team. We would love to have... Continue reading

With each catalog release, I share measurements for the Stampin' Up! NEW Dies. This year's 2019 Holiday Catalog had LOTS of new Dies - 19 sets! And...I have them for you today! So...if you've been looking for the sizes and measurements for the NEW 2019/2020 Stampin' Up! Dies, you've come to the right place! Check them out below. (Note: all sizes are approximate and sized for the die "cutout"). Would you like a PDF? Coming right up! 2019 Holiday Catalog Die Measurements PDF Stampin' Up! Die Sizes Pinterest Board Looking for RETIRED Framelits & Thinlits, you'll find them HERE. For... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing a couple of new products from the 2019 Holiday Catalog...Apple Builder Punch and the Mercury Glass Designer Acetate. What happens when you combine the Apple Builder Punch to create beautiful die-cut apples (or pumpkins) for your projects with Mercury Glass Designer Acetate featuring a faux mercury glass finish on acetate sheets? A pretty awesome pumpkin! We did this card at my Stamp Club last month and TO GO members are receiving their project packs this week. For information regarding my TO GO Classes, learn more HERE How'd She DO That? Mercury Glass Acetate Pumpkin card Stamps: Gather... Continue reading

Here's the last of my Bone Appetit Paper Pumpkin alternative samples. Plus a couple more from my fabulous DOstamperSTARS team. This Bone Appetit eye-catching Trick or Treat/skull border was not only fun to stamp, but it was really easy to create. Just stamp the bottom row of sentiments first with Pumpkin Pie ink, filling in with the skulls with Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Then repeat on top. The Bone Appetit Pencil Holder also came together quickly and is a great way to use the Bone Appetit kit for non-candy treats! Trim off the top/bottom of one of the treat boxes.... Continue reading