Today I'm sharing...Holiday cards swaps from the DOstamperSTARS! It's always a delight to find my mailbox filled with the STARS swaps. They always do a fabulous job and these cards are no exception! Are you inspired? My team always inspired me! What a great variety of holiday cards and products. Add your favorite holiday products to your shopping cart today! Thank you for shopping with me! Enjoy~Dawn O Shop with Dawn OCTOBER Host Code: QVAKUUDG OCTOBER Host Code Gift: Wonderful Gems (w/$65 order) OCTOBER Ordering Gift: Poinsettia Place Suite Tutorial PDF (see below) Shop Shop Shop: Bundles | Product Suites... Continue reading

The DOstamperSTARS are excited to bring you another Stamping with the STARS Inspiration Hop #DOswts349. This week we're sharing a sketch with you. As I'm featuring the Poinsettia Place Suite this month, it was a natural choice for today's card. Take a look... How'd She DO That? Poinsettia Place Suite card Stamps/Bundle: Poinsettia Petals Bundle (with Poinsettia Dies) Paper: Crumb Cake (4-1/4" x 11" card base) Soft Suede (1-1/2" x 4-3/4") Crumb Cake (1-1/2" x 2-1/2") Very Vanilla (scraps for flower die cuts - the two smaller "open" flowers) Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper (4" x -5-1/4") Ink: Soft Suede... Continue reading

I've been itchin' to create another card using the Stampin' with the STARS sketch #DOswts345. I'm kind of obsessed with this sketch. Last time I used the Life is Beautiful stamp set with fall colors. This time I'm using the same stamp set, but with "winter" colors. Take a look... How'd She DO That? Life is Beautiful Winter card Stamps: Life is Beautiful Paper: Highland Heather (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" card base) Whisper White (2-3/4" x 4") Gorgeous Grape (2-3/4" x 3") Balmy Blue (two of 3/4" x 4") Ink: Smokey Slate (tree), Gorgeous Grape (sentiment & dots), Balmy Blue (dots)... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing...6 Lovely Life is Beautiful Samples Create beautiful handmade cards and other paper crafts with the Life Is Beautiful Stamp Set. The set includes greetings and Autumn imagery. Perfect for friendship and thank you cards, or more. Speaking of friendship...this stamp set was inspired by my friend, LeeAnn Greff (a million sales achiever)! This stamp set is a must-have for any card maker. With it's gorgeous tree that can be used for all sorts of cards, you'll be reaching for the Life is Beautiful stamp set all-year long! Add it to your shopping cart today! Thank you for... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing a whole lot of cards from my friend and DOstamperSTARS team member, Berni Baio. Berni's been a member of my team for 8 years. When she first started, she was just learning about stamping and card making. She's come a long way with her crafting and especially likes fun fold cards (as you will see). Plus, she's not only great about making cards, but sending them too! It's always a nice surprise when I see her envelopes in the mail. Check her projects... Leave a comment for Berni and I'll pass it along to her. Also -... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing...Birthday Cards for Me! I celebrated a birthday in August and received some fun cards that I thought I'd share today. Thank you to those who helped me celebrate my birthday. NOTE: most of these cards showcase current products, but a few feature retired product. They are all beautiful and appreciated just the same! Enjoy~Dawn O Shop with Dawn OCTOBER Host Code: QVAKUUDG OCTOBER Host Code Gift: Wonderful Gems (w/$65 order) OCTOBER Ordering Gift: Poinsettia Place Suite Tutorial PDF (see below) Shop Shop Shop: Bundles | Product Suites | Clearance Rack Stampin' Up! Catalogs Dawn's Stampin' Up! Die... Continue reading

Looking for details for the Designer Series Papers that are on sale this month? Then you've come to the right place. DOWNLOAD Designer Series Paper Sale PDF Flyer We all love gorgeous Designer Series Paper, and during this incredible sale, you can enjoy a 15% discount on fifteen select papers from our current catalogs! Stock up and save on some of our most popular paper designs! This is my favorite sale of the year! Ends October 31 SHOP Designer Series Paper Sale 153492 Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper The Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper features patterns perfect for packaging or... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing...12 Awesome 2020-2021 Annual Catalog cards created by my awesome DOstamperSTARS Team! Didn't they do an awesome job?! I can't say enough about my team. They are not only creative and fun, but they are also caring and supportive. I'm blessed to call them my friends! We're always open for new friends to join the DOstamperSTARS. Check out the product list below and add your favorites to your shopping cart today! Enjoy~Dawn O Shop with Dawn OCTOBER Host Code: QVAKUUDG OCTOBER Host Code Gift: Wonderful Gems (w/$65 order) OCTOBER Ordering Gift: Poinsettia Place Suite Tutorial PDF (see below)... Continue reading

Welcome to another Your Creative Connection tour, #YCC117. Our theme today is: Dies to Die For As I've been playing with the Poinsettia Place Suite lately, it was a natural choice to select the Poinsettia Dies for my project today. How'd She DO That? Poinsettia Dies card Stamps/Bundles: Poinsettia Petals Bundle (includes the Poinsettia Dies) Paper: Soft Suede (8 ½” x 5 ½” card base, scrap for 2 sprig die cuts) Very Vanilla (5-1/2" x 5-1/2" for poinsettia die cuts, plus scrap for 2 berry sprig die cuts) Crumb Cake (3 -3/4" x 5”) Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper (1”... Continue reading

Today project features the Whale of a Time Designer Series Paper. Its celebrate aquatic life with images and colors straight from the sea. It also features the So Much Happy Bundle. 152460 Whale of a Time Designer Series Paper - now 15% off The 48 sheets in this paper include an abundance of ocean life images along with all-occasion designs. Use whole sheets or cut out larger images to use as accents. The smaller 6" x 6" pieces are ideal for the fronts of handmade cards, for mini scrapbook albums, and as colorful accents. This papercrafting staple is great scrapbook... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing...Fall Inspired Cards. These fantastic cards were received from a couple different swaps I participated in. Autumn Greetings Stamp Set: Create elegant friendship and thank you cards or other paper crafts using this nature-inspired stamp set. The Autumn Greetings Stamp Set includes Autumn greetings and imagery such as a pumpkin, leaves and flowers. Autumn Goodness Stamp Set: The Autumn Goodness Stamp Set is perfect to express gratitude, and share love and nature-inspired messages. Beautiful Autumn Stamp Set: Autumn: the most beautiful time of the year! Use the Beautiful Autumn Stamp Set to accent festive fall cards and other... Continue reading

The DOstamperSTARS are excited to bring you another Stamping with the STARS Inspiration Hop #DOswts348. This week we're sharing Designer Series Paper Inspiration! I chose the Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper...now on sale for 15% off! Then I realized I didn't have the stamp set - what?! No problem, there are lots of other holiday stamp sets to choose from...like Tags Tags Tags (with the coordinating Trio of Tags Dies). How'd She DO That? Snowflake Splendor card Stamps/Bundle: Tags Tags Tags Paper: Highland Heather (4-1/4" x 11" card base) Balmy Blue (3-3/4" x 5") Whisper White (scrap for sentiment die... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing...9 Scary Samples for Halloween. These cards were received from several swaps and are perfect for spooky, scary Halloween cards. Many of the feature the Magic in the Night Suite of products. Take a look, if you dare! As I know you'll have questions about this one (and I don't blame you...it's so cool) . Wendy heat embossed the spiders then colored them with Stampin' Blends Markers - for a glow in the dark look. Several of these swaps feature the Hallow Night Magic Bundle, which includes: Hallows Night Magic Stamp Set: Create fun Halloween handmade cards and... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing...3 cards (a casual, an avid and a stepped up avid) from one design with the Poinsettia Petals Bundle. These cards were created & shared by Stampin' Up! Each week demonstrators receive a newsletter from Stampin' Up! with project ideas, business tips and more. Just another perk of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator! Aren't they GORGEOUS!? And...as this is Poinsettia Place Suite Month here at DOstamping with Dawn...I thought I'd share them with you. Let's get busy... Option #1 Poinsettia Petals Bundle: for the CASUAL stamper: Stamp sprig images on Cinnamon Cider card front in Cinnamon Cider ink... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing my alternate project kits that I created with the September 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit - Hello, Pumpkin SEPTEMBER Paper Pumpkin - Hello, Pumpkin Kit contains enough supplies to create 20 Treat Boxes LOTS of dies cuts for making cards! Coordinating Colors: Bumblebee, Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Cinnamon Cider, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pumpkin and white. Here's some alternative ideas that I created using the Hello, Pumpkin Paper Pumpkin kit NOTE: All of the cards are 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" finished size, with a 3-3/4" x 5" panel. The cards above and below use a 1/2" x 5-1/8" strip... Continue reading

Stampin' Up!'s Designer Series Paper Sale starts today! DOWNLOAD Designer Series Paper Sale PDF Flyer We all love gorgeous Designer Series Paper, and during this incredible sale, you can enjoy a 15% discount on fifteen select papers from our current catalogs! This is my favorite sale of the year! October is a great time to stock up and save on some of our most popular paper designs! SHOP Designer Series Paper Sale Did you know.. When you shop with me, Dawn Olchefske, you have opportunities to earn FREE gifts. See below for OCTOBER DOstamping Shopping Gifts. OCTOBER FREE Tutorial PDF:... Continue reading

I'm hosting a virtual World Card Making Day event and you're invited! YOU'RE INVITED...to join in our virtual crafting fun event for World Card Making Day. Date: Saturday, October 3, at 1:00pm (CT) Hosted by: Dawn Olchefske and the DOstamperSTARS (my Team) Where: Facebook Group RSVP by joining the Facebook Group by October 2nd Click on this link and it will take you to our special events facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/361923114944940 Click Join Group Then answer the question: Who invited you to this group? (That would be me, Dawn O) Your request will be approved within 24-48 hours. We’ll be sharing... Continue reading

Have you been waiting until the last minute to take advantage of the Stampin' Up! GET & GO Starter Kit promotion? If so - you only have two day lefts, as it ends on Wednesday. Here's some reasons to JOIN... Choose Your Own Starter Kit (including the new Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine) - choose $125 in product for only $99 plus FREE Shipping (a 10% savings) Get sneak peeks at new products (4-6 weeks before public), with exclusive pre-order opportunities (be the first to get new products Make new friends who share the same passion for paper-crafting as you... Continue reading

The DOstamperSTARS are excited to bring you another Stamping with the STARS Inspiration Hop #DOswts347. This week we're sharing a fun sketch with you. This is a classic layout. Use 3 shapes and layer on a strip of cardstock. Couldn't be easier! Using the Festive Post stamp set and the Rectangle Postage Stamp Punch, I created a fun Halloween card. I also added a few extra features to mine for visual interest. How'd She DO That? Festive Post Halloween card Stamps/Bundle: Festive Post Paper: Purple Posy (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" card base) Mango Melody (scraps for postage punch) Highland Heather (1/2"... Continue reading

Welcome to another Your Creative Connection tour, #YCC116. Our theme today is: Halloween or Autumn I'm using the Banner Year Bundle which includes images and sentiment for lots of holidays, including Halloween. The Banner Year Bundle includes the Banner Year Stamp Set and the Banners Pick a Punch. BANNER YEAR STAMP SET Send your best wishes all-year long with the images in the Banner Year Stamp Set. The sentiments and images are designed for holidays, but they can also be used for much more, such as thinking of you cards. 29 photopolymer stamps - Two-Step Stamping Suggested clear blocks (sold... Continue reading

Stampin' Up! just announced a 24-hour Stamp Sale coming Wednesday, September 23! Be sure to print the 24-Hour Stamp Set PDF (with list of select stamps on sale), so you're ready to order your favorites on Wednesday! Today is Day 5 of Gilded Autumn Suite Week. Here's a special card that features the Herringbone Technique using the Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper. How'd She DO That? Hey There cards: Stamps/Bundles: Beautiful Autumn Bundle (Save 10%) Paper: Mint Macaron (4-1/4" x 11" card base) Very Vanilla (4" x 5-1/4", 3-7/8" x 5-1/8, scrap for label die) Brushed Metallic (scraps for... Continue reading