Heads up! FREE Shipping is coming Wednesday! Get your wish lists out so you can shop and save on Wednesday, with FREE Shipping! One Day Only - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Shipping is FREE with an order of $75.00 or more! Today I'm sharing a card using the Labeled With Love Punch and the Online Exclusive Iconic Celebrations Suite of products. Ever since I saw this trick on how to "stretch" out the length of a punched shape, I've been making a few cards using the technique. What a clever idea, don't you think? How'd She DO That? Grateful Punch... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing a fun Telescoping Technique card. It's made with some new autumn products found in the September 2024 Scrapbooking Brochure. I'm particularly drawn to autumn colors, so I had to have these new products! Be sure to check out my DOstamping Tips below on how to create the telescoped sentiment. How'd She DO That? Bountiful Blessings Telescope card Stamps: Autumn To Remember Paper: Cajun Craze (8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card base) Autumn To Remember 12" x 12" Two Tone: Petal Pink-light (2-1/2" x 4-3/4") Sweet Days of Autumn Designer Series Paper (4" x 5-1/4", 2-1/2" x 3-1/4" to die... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing three alternative cards I made with the fun Time For Cake Paper Pumpkin kit! DOstamping Tips - Card #1 Use scraps to 1/4" strips of coordinating paper (including from the kit envelopes). I recommend stamping the "sparkle" images first Attach strips to line up with sparkles. DOstamping Tips - Card #2 Using the Labeled With Love punch, cut from three different card bases &/or envelopes. Cut labels in half. Arrange and adhere in on white panel about 1/2" apart. Use a 3/4" strip of white for the sentiment (to cover the space between the labels) DOstamping Tips... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing a monochromatic card using the new 2024 Sep-Dec Mini Catalog stamp set called, Caring Leaves. From my first look at the new 2024 Sep-Dec Mini Catalog, the Caring Leaves stamp set called to me (pg 59). I liked the styling of the 2-step and it's simple sentiments. How'd She DO That? Caring Leaves card Stamps: Caring Leaves Paper: Pecan Pie (8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card base, scrap for 1-3/4" Circle Punch) Basic White (3-3/4" x 5", scrap for 1-5/8" circle from Changing Leaves dies) Crumb Cake (3-7/8" x 5-1/8") Ink: Pecan Pie Other: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine,... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing a beautiful card using the new Splendid Autumn Suite. How'd She DO That? Splendid Autumn Suite card Stamps/Bundles: Autumn Expressions Bundle - includes dies Paper: Wild Wheat (8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card base, scrap for leaf die cut) Very Vanilla (2-7/8” x 4-1/4”) Cajun Craze (3-1/8” x 4-1/4”, scrap for leaf die cut) Splendid Autumn 6x6 Designer Series Paper (2” x 2-7/8”) Ink: Cajun Craze Other: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder, Wild Wheat ⅜” Rustic Striped Ribbon, Faux Glass Dots, Stampin' Seal, Stampin' Dimensionals DOstamping Tips: Don't overlook coordinating products, like the Online... Continue reading

Today's very exciting, as there is lots going on with the release of LOTS of NEW products! 2024 Sep-Dec Mini Catalog 2024 September Scrapbooking Brochure Two new Kit Collections Stampin' Up! 2024 September - December Mini Catalog Download: 2024 Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog PDF Available: September 4, 2024– January 6, 2025 Download: 2024 Mini Catalog Recipes PDF Download: LARGE PRINT INDEX SHOP Mini Catalog HERE Stampin' Up! 2024 September Scrapbooking Brochure Download: Scrapbooking Brochure PDF Available September 4, 2024 While supplies last SHOP Scrapbooking Brochure HERE TWO New Kit Collections Shop for Card Keeper Kit Shop for Christmas Ornaments Kit... Continue reading

Here's what's happening at Stampin' Up!: FREE 10/5 World Card Making Day virtual event - registration starts 9/3 2024 Sep-Dec Mini Catalog (available 9/4) 2024 Sep-Dec Scrapbooking Brochure - SEE HERE (available 9/4) Two new Kit Collection kits (available 9/4) Be sure to stop by September 4th for more details! On to...my September DOstamping Shopping Gifts. Did you know...when you shop with me, Dawn Olchefske, you have opportunities to earn FREE gifts. See details below. SEPTEMBER FREE SUITE Tutorial PDF: Splendid Autumn Suite Splendid Autumn Suite 10-Project Tutorial PDF - SEPTEMBER Place your order with me HERE Receive the FREE... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing nine ideas using the adorable Lily Pond Lane Designer Series Paper - on sale. But first...a quick reminder for the final hours of: Designer Series Paper 15% off Sale - ends today, 11:50pm (MT) Redeem your Bonus Days Coupon Codes - ends today, 11:50pm (MT) I don't know if I've admitted this yet, but the Lily Pond Lane Suite was really not a favorite of mine. BUT...having played with it, I'm finding it to be super cute and some of the paper patterns I even love! My DOstamperSTARS team will be laughing at me right now, but... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing a beautiful Drapery Fold card made with the gorgeous Wildly Flowering Designer Series Paper (15% off - ends in 2 days). This was another creative challenge for my DOstamperSTARS Team this month. They came up with a lot of varieties of Drapery Folds and shared them on our private Facebook community page! How'd She DO That? Wildly Flowering Drapery Fold card Stamps: Unbounded Love Paper: Moody Mauve (8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card base, scrap for sentiment punch, 3/4" x 4", scrap for bough punch - small leaf) Basic White (4" x 5-1/4") Wild Wheat (2-1/4" square, scrap for... Continue reading

If you love quick & cute cards, then you'll love these fun Stack & Cut cards using the colorful To Market Designer Series Paper (15% off sale during August). The Stack & Cut technique creates two cards at once! Just stack two same size coordinating pattern papers and cut at the same time! See DOstamping Tips below. How'd She DO That? To Market Stack & Cut card Stamps: Sweetly Scripted (Online Exclusive) Paper: Peach Pie (8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card base) Basic White (4" x 5-1/4") Blackberry Bliss or Garden Green (3-1/4" x 4-1/4") To Market Designer Series Paper (3" x... Continue reading

One of the things my DOstamperSTARS Team have been doing this month is a Designer Series Paper Creative Challenge. Each month, I put together a series of creative challenges for us and this month we focused on paper. One of the challenges is a DSP Case, find a project in the annual catalog using Designer Series Paper and copy the layout. A box on page 40 caught my eye and this was the perfect time to case it. Instead of a box, I made a card using the beautiful Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper (15% on this month!). How'd She... Continue reading

Here is my September - December 2024 Mini Catalog Product Share offerings. See below for all of the details. Product shares are a great way to get a sampling of new Designer Series Papers and Ribbons. This is a great way to get fabulous new products before deciding on your favorites to purchase later. To be the first to receive information about new shares...be sure to be subscribed to my blog via email 2024 September - December Mini Catalog Product Share details: Taking Reservations: now Paypal Billing: starts August 29, 2024 Your Payment is Due: no later than September 3,... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing a card I made using the Online Exclusive Season of Green & Gold Suite. The gold patterns in the Season of Green & Gold Specialty Designer Series Paper are gorgeous and pair perfectly together! How'd She DO That? Season of Gold Holiday card Stamps/Bundles: Golden Greenery Bundle (includes dies), Greetings of the Season Bundle (includes dies) - both Online Exclusives Paper: Pecan Pie – 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” card base score & fold at 4-1/4” Very Vanilla – scraps for label die cut & small bell Textured Metallic Specialty Paper (Gold) – scrap for label die cut Season... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing an adorable Lily Pond Lane and lovely Meandering Meadow cards. PLUS a sneak peek from the Splendid Autumn Suite. How'd She DO That? Lily Pond Lane card Stamps/Bundles: Charming Duck Pond or Sweetly Scripted-Online Exclusive Paper: Balmy Blue or Garden Green (8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card base) Pretty Peacock or Berry Burst (3" x 4-1/4" ) Pretty in Pink or Highland Heather (1/2" x 4-3/4") Lily Pond Lane or Meandering Meadow 6x6 Designer Series Paper (3-1/2" x 3-1/2") Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Other: Transparent Adhesive-Backed Dots, Stampin' Seal, Stampin' Dimensionals DOstamping Tips: To get this fun "scenic" look... Continue reading

The DOstamperSTARS are excited to bring you another Stamping with the STARS Inspiration Hop #DOswts435. This week it's our pleasure share a Sketch Inspiration with you. For today's sketch, I reached for the gorgeous Wildly Flowering Designer Series Paper (15% off during August). How'd She DO That? Wildly Flowering Sketch card Stamps: Wildflower Designs Paper: Misty Moonlight or Moody Mauve (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" card base) Crumb Cake (4" x 5-1/4") Basic White (5/8" x 2-3/4") Wildly Flowering Designer Series Paper (DSP) (2-1/2" x 4", 1" x 5-1/2") Ink: Misty Moonlight or Moody Mauve Other: Adhesive-Backed Textured Dots, Stampin' Seal, Stampin'... Continue reading

Today 's bright & cheery birthday card features the Full of Life Designer Series Paper - 15% off during August! This Full of Life Designer Series Paper is chocked full of colorful shapes and brushstrokes to add lots or little bursts of color to your card making! How'd She DO That? Full of Life card Stamps: Friends For Life Paper: Pumpkin Pie (8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card base) Basic White (scrap for sentiment) Peach Pie (3-3/4" x 5" - add texture with embossing folder) Full of Life 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper (3/4" x 4" in three different patterns) Ink:... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing a fun layout using pattern paper from our upcoming Designer Series Paper Sale, starting August 6 I had so much fun with this Color Blocking style of card, I made more 5 of them with different Designer Series Papers that are on sale starting tomorrow! I had so much fun creating these samples for you...check them out: How'd She DO That? Color Block card Stamps: various - see supply list below Paper: Card Base - various colors - see supply list below (8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card base) Basic White (4" x 5-1/4" and scrap for sentiment) Designer... Continue reading

Redeem your Bonus Days $5 Coupon Codes starting today! Did you earn $5 Bonus Days Coupon Codes last month? You can start redeeming now! Enter your CODES in the box located below the sub-total & checkout box in your shopping cart. Then hit APPLY. Codes will expire, so you must use them by 8/31. Starting TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, here's what else is happening at Stampin' Up! this month: Designer Series Paper Sale!! (download flyer) Two NEW Kit Collections Current & Joining Demonstrators can pre-order from the upcoming 2024 September-December Mini Catalog Stop by August 6 for more details! On to...my... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing a handmade Christmas card featuring the Online Exclusive Season Green & Gold Suite collection of products. How'd She DO That? Wonderful Time of the Year card Stamps: Greetings of the Season Paper: Old Olive (8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card base, three of 1-1/4" x 5-1/4" add texture with embossing folder) Very Vanilla (4" x 5-1/4" inside, 2-3/4" x 4") Mossy Meadow (3" x 4-1/4", scrap for small pine bough) Season of Green & Gold Designer Series Paper (1-1/2" x 2-3/4") Ink: Mossy Meadow Other: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder, Blending Brushes, Gold & Silver... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing a lovely thank you card made with the Wildflower Designs Bundle. How'd She DO That? Wildflower Thank You card Stamps/Bundles: Wildflower Designs Bundle (includes dies) Paper: Wild Wheat (8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card base) Basic White (3-5/8" x 4-7/8") Moody Mauve (3-7/8" x 5-1/8") Designer Series Paper (size) Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Other: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Linen Thread, 2023–2025 In Color Opaque Sparkle Dots, Stampin' Seal, Stampin' Dimensionals DOstamping Tips: Use only two colors and enlist the "stamping-off" technique (stamping more than one-time without reinking) to give your cards some depth and color hues. Stamp large... Continue reading