The DOstamperSTARS are excited to bring you another Stamping with the STARS Inspiration Hop #DOswts411. This week we're happy to share New Color Inspiration with you. My favorite New Color is Pecan Pie. Which is perfect for the Little Monkey Bundle. It also happens to be one of my favorite pies too! How cute is this little monkey?! This card was so much fun to make. It was especially delightful when I noticed the Fresh as a Daisy Designer Series Paper had a couple of patterns that helped give this card a tropical feeling...fun! How'd She DO That? Little Monkey... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing a Triple Panel Fun Fold Card featuring the Irresistible Blooms Bundle and Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Paper - both Online Exclusives. This card concept was introduced to me by my friend, Bonnie (from a card ministry I belong to). She learned it from Terri Gaines. I modified it a little bit for one of my [email protected] Club projects from March. See below for details. How'd She DO That? Triple Panel Fun Fold card Stamps/Bundles: NEW Irresistible Blooms Bundle (includes coordinating dies) Paper: Basic White (8-1/4" x 5-1/2" card base, score at 2-1/8, 3-1/8, 5-1/8, 6-1/8) Petal Pink... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing a quick and cute card featuring the Zany Zoo stamp set. The singing turtle caught my eye right away. Pairing it with the musical notes, made it appear it was singing "Happy Birthday" - love it! How'd She DO That? Zany Zoo Singing Turtle card Stamps/Bundles: Zany Zoo Bundle – includes dies Paper: Basic White Thick (8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card base) Lemon Lime Twist (4” x 5-1/4”) Basic Black (1-1/2” x 4”) Pumpkin Pie (scrap for 1-1/4” circle die cut) Basic White (scrap for 2-1/8” circle die cut) Zoo Crew Designer Series Paper (scrap for 1-3/4” circle... Continue reading

The DOstamperSTARS are excited to bring you another Stamping with the STARS Inspiration Hop #DOswts410. This week we're happy to share Sketch Inspiration with you. When I saw today's sketch, I immediately thought of the Bright & Beautiful Suite Collection. How'd She DO That? Beautiful Balloons Birthday card Stamps: Beautiful Balloons Bundle Paper: Fresh Freesia (4-1/4" x 11" card base scored & fold at 5-1/2") Basic White (3-3/4" x 4-1/4", scrap for tassel die cuts) Berry Burst (3/4" x 4-1/4", 1-1/4" x 4-1/4") Bright & Beautiful 6x6 Designer Series Paper (scraps for large and two medium balloon die cuts) Ink:... Continue reading

Here's what's happening at Stampin' Up! in MAY... Woohoo - the new 2023-2024 Annual Catalog has been released! Filled with lots of new colors, ribbons, Designer Series Paper, embellishments and of course, Stamp Sets and Dies. There is something for everyone! Download: 2023-2024 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog PDF SHOP HERE On to...my MAY DOstamping Shopping Gifts. Did you know...when you shop with me, Dawn Olchefske, you have opportunities to earn FREE gifts. See details below. MAY FREE SUITE Tutorial PDF: Fresh as a Daisy FREE Fresh as a Daisy Suite 11-Project Tutorial PDF - MAY Place your order with me... Continue reading

The DOstamperSTARS are excited to bring you another Stamping with the STARS Inspiration Hop #DOswts409. This week we're happy to share Trellis Card Inspiration with you. The Trellis Card is very trendy right now, thanks to it's creator Bibi Cameron. Plus it's surprisingly easy to create. You only need a standard 4-1/4" x 11" card base, plus a few easy cuts and you'll be on your way to a beautiful card. How'd She DO That? Dainty Delight Trellis card Stamps/Bundles: Dainty Delight Bundle (includes dies) Paper: Basic White Thick (11" x 4-1/4" card base) Old Olive (largest leave, two of... Continue reading

I'm already hearing from some of my past Product Share participants. You are excited to see what I'll be offering this year! As usual, I have NEW fabulous paper, ribbon and accessories that you'll want to get your hands on. A product share is an economical way to get a sampling of them! And... the I Want It ALL is my most popular share! If you're new to Product Shares... In a nutshell, it's like 4-8 people dividing up the cost and pieces of various collections of product (pattern paper, ribbon/trims and accessories). I do all of the work, by... Continue reading

You're in store for a treat today...the Secret Lock Fun Fold card! This was one of 3 projects I did for my [email protected] Club last summer, and want to share it with you today. I came across this style of card on YouTube (Gerry's Craft Room). It was more of a slimline card size and was done in portrait mode. I loved the style of card, but wanted it sized to fit Stampin' Up! medium size envelopes. So I put my math hat on and adjusted the measurements accordingly. How'd She DO That? Secret Lock Fun Fold card Stamps/Bundles: Happiness... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing ideas for Last Chance Designer Series Paper. As usual, all current pattern paper selections are retiring. Take a look at this lovely samples! 159112 Butterfly Kisses Designer Series Paper 159068 He's the Man Specialty Designer Series Paper 158644 Lovely in Linen Designer Series Paper 158790 Sun Prints Designer Series Paper 158808 Texture Chic Designer Series Paper 159253 2022–2024 In Color™ 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper 159161 Design A Daydream HOST Designer Series Paper Last Chance Designer Series Paper List Abigail Rose 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper [159037] 10% Off Awash In Beauty 12" X 12"... Continue reading

The DOstamperSTARS are excited to bring you another Stamping with the STARS Inspiration Hop #DOswts408. This week we're happy to share Sketch Inspiration with you. When I first saw the sketch for today, I was thinking it was 3 strips. But it turned out, it's just one small strip added to a larger piece...super easy! You'll definitely want to give it a try - see measurements below. I made over 50 of these Thank You cards last month to send out to my customers. They feature the retiring Regency Park Designer Series Paper. 160559 Regency Park Designer Series Paper From... Continue reading

One of my favorite suites from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog is the Awash in Beauty Suite. Unfortunately, it's on the Last Chance list...boo. 158984 True Beauty Bundle - low inventory 158973 Awash In Beauty Designer Series Paper - 10% off Here's a few swaps I received and two samples I created and shared on my blog last year... Check out the details on my blog here Check out the details on my blog here If you haven't had a chance to get the True Beauty Bundle or Awash In Beauty Designer Series Paper, then be sure to add it to... Continue reading

Here's what's happening at Stampin' Up! in APRIL... If you missed the Last Chance List announcement I posted the other day (aka: Retired Lists) - check them out here On to...my APRIL DOstamping Shopping Gifts. Did you know...when you shop with me, Dawn Olchefske, you have opportunities to earn FREE gifts. See details below. APRIL FREE SUITE Tutorial PDF: Regency Park FREE Regency Park Suite 11-Project Tutorial PDF - APRIL Place your order with me HERE Receive the FREE Tutorial PDF via email, along with your "Thank You" email from me Projects feature products from the Regency Park Suite This... Continue reading

It's that time of year. Stampin' Up! retiring time of year! In addition, Stampin' Up! colors are undergoing a Color Refresh. They typically do this every 5 or so years (last one was in 2018). I've been kinda of expecting a refresh soon, so I'm not surprised. Heads up: When you look over the retired list including Retiring Colors, don't be taken aback by it's size. A color refresh typically rearranges the colors in our families too. Which means the color families retire as well - along with their assorted color offerings. Plus every color that is retiring, there are... Continue reading

The DOstamperSTARS are excited to bring you another Stamping with the STARS Inspiration Hop #DOswts406. This week we're happy to share Sketch Inspiration with you. I really thought I was going to use a floral set with this sketch - as the sketch itself looks beautiful. But I've been itchin' to use the Best Day stamp set, so decided to give that a try. And it did not disappoint...I love the way it turned out! I think the addition of the fun colors from the Enjoy the Journey Designer Series Paper really helped make this card pop. The "back" side... Continue reading

Here's what's happening at Stampin' Up! in MARCH... This month Stampin' Up! is introducing products (new and old favorites) via the online store in a new section called, ONLINE EXCLUSIVES. Click on products below to get a closer look: Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit (English) [161804] Irresistible Blooms Bundle (English) [161150] Hello, Irresistible 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper [161139] Loose Frosted Dots [161153] Basics 3 D Embossing Folders [161598] Naturally Gilded 12" X 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper [161639] Gold & Silver 1/8" Trim Combo Pack [161633] Tropical Leaf Bundle (English) [161249] Rhino Ready Bundle (English) [161387] Classic Letters Photopolymer Stamp... Continue reading

As Sale-a-Bration ends tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb 28), I thought I'd share some projects created by my DOstamperSTARS Team. But first, a quick reminder! Stampin' Up! 2023 January-February Sale-a-Bration Brochure DON'T FORGET- for every $50 increment, you'll earn Sale-a-Bration FREE products. AND...at $150 or more, you'll start earning Stampin' Rewards too! PLUS...at $300 or more, you'll receive the Sale-a-Bration Host Stamp Set VIEW all of the FREE Sale-a-Bration Products Here (includes the additional product toos) Now, on to the STARS... Most months, I give out stamping challenges to my team. This helps them grow in their stamping experiences...learn new techniques, get... Continue reading

With a headline like that, did I get your attention? The DOstamperSTARS are excited to bring you another Stamping with the STARS Inspiration Hop #DOswts405. This week we're happy to share Rubberband Stamping Technique Inspiration with you. Last fall, one of my team members, Beverly Jackson demonstrated the Rubberband Stamping Technique at our monthly DOstamperSTARS Zoom get-together. It's been on my mind ever since then and I thought it would make a great theme for a Stamping with the STARS hop. So here we are! The inspiration for my card...We have a local restaurant, the 50's Grill, and it's exactly... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing 10 swap samples featuring the Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper. This paper can go with just about anything. Plus it's free during Sale-a-Bration with $100 order - ends Tuesday, 2/28. 160836 (SAB) Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper($100 level) Need patterned paper that can be used for any season or occasion? The Dandy Designs 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper is the one for you! It includes versatile patterns such as plaids, polka dots, and stripes. Make this paper the background for a card or scrapbook page. Or cut it into strips or accent pieces. However you use... Continue reading