It's time for another DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge. This week we're having a "Product Spotlight" challenge. That's right, punches ARE a stampers best friend. Why...because with a quick stamp and punch, you've got an easy-to-make embellishment for your cards. Stampin' Up! has a large offering of punches. I chose the Christmas Bulb Builder Punch, and the coordinating Making Christmas Bright stamp set (bundle % save 10%). It was an easy choice, as it was another card I offered at my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack class. The ladies found it a little fussy at first, but when their card all came together, I heard... Continue reading

Are you done with your holiday cards yet? Today's card is perfect for last minute holiday cards. It uses the Dashing Along Designer Series Paper, and was a hit at my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack class. This simple, but stunning card is easily made in no time at all. And...because this DSP pack comes with 4 sheets of three double-sided patterns, you'll get 24 cards from one pattern - yay! How'd She DO That? Dashing Along Seasonal card: Stamps: Merry Christmas to All Paper: Very Vanilla Thick (8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card base, 3-1/2" x 2-1/2" for greeting) Dashing Along Designer Series Paper... Continue reading

You've been asking about my 2019 Occasions Catalog Product Shares. Well...reservations are now open. If you've never participated in a Product Share before... it's a great way to get a sampling of new products and decide which are your new favorites if you're wondering what to get...the "I Want it All" is my most popular share! below you'll find all the information for my 2019 Occasions Catalog Product Shares, Early Bird BONUS AND important reservation details 2019 Occasions- I Want it All (154) - $35.99 (+$6.70 priority shipping) 2019 Occasions Paper (47) - see description below 2019 Occasions Ribbon (11)... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing a richly colorful Christmas card using the soon-to-be-retired Beautiful Baubles stamp set. Deck the halls and everything else with beautiful baubles that are bursting with color and delight! Stampin' Blends makes this card easy to color in no time at all! How'd She DO That? Beautiful Baubles card: Stamps: Beautiful Baubles Paper: Thick Whisper White (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" card base, 2-1/2" x 5-1/2") Mint Macaron (4" x 5 1/4") Rich Razzleberry (5-1/2" long scrap for Decorative Ribbon Punch) Ink: Versa Mark, Night of Navy Stampin' Blends: Mint Macaron Combo, Rich Razzleberry Combo, Night of Navy Combo Heat... Continue reading

It's time for another DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge. This week we're having a "Home Sweet Home" challenge. My eye was drawn towards the plaid patterns on the packaging for today's challenge. I first thought of the retiring Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper from the Holiday Catalog. But then thought I should give the Annual Catalog a little attention and pulled out the Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper. How'd She DO That tips for Sweetly Stitched Tree card: Stamps: none Paper: Real Red (4-1/4" x 11" card base) Old Olive (scraps for dies - Stitched Tree, 2-1/2" Scalloped Square) Early Espresso... Continue reading

It's that time of year...Holiday Catalog Retiring time! Print: Year-End Closeout Sale List PDF The Year-End Closeout Sale is your opportunity to take advantage of special year-end deals on retiring Holiday Catalog and a few surplus items. Some items are last-chance and limited-inventory, some are discounted. So be sure to place your orders sooner than later, as they are only available while supplies last (NOTE: ALL bundles will be retiring. However, some of the "bundle" stamps & coordinating dies/punch will return, but just not with a bundle price - so save 10% now!) Shop: Year-End Closeout Sale Enjoy~Dawn O Shop... Continue reading

Introducing the NEW Craft & Carry Stamparatus Bag! Print: Stamparatus Bag Flyer A tool as beloved and important as the Stamparatus deserves its own special treatment. And what better way to treat your most versatile stamping companion than by giving it its own special carrying and storage solution. Introducing the Craft & Carry Stamparatus Bag! Starting December 5th, it’s finally here! Two options available include: CRAFT & CARRY STAMPARATUS BAG Item #: 149695 Price: $29.00 Specially designed just for the Stamparatus, this carrying bag is a stamper’s dream. It’s sized perfectly to fit the Stamparatus tool. If you already have... Continue reading

Today I'm sharing a quick & cute card made with the Christmas Traditions Punch Box. Which is now on sale at 40% off - only $27.00! 148030 Christmas Traditions Punch Box Start with this festive tin filled with crafting goodies, add your favorite paper and adhesives, and begin creating for the season! Then reuse the tin to fill with holiday cookies or gifts. Box includes: Christmas Traditions 6-piece photopolymer stamp set 2-7/8" x 2-11/16" clear stamp block Call Me Clover and Real Red Classic Stampin’ Spots Christmas Traditions Punch 8" x 8" x 3" tin Coordinating colors: Call Me Clover,... Continue reading

Today is Birthday Monday and I have a quick & cute card for you, using the 2018 Holiday Catalog Wishing You Well stamp set. I was drawn to the Wishing You Well stamp set right away. I love the floral spray, as well as the wreath and the bow - it looks SO REAL. The greetings are lovely too But are missing a birthday sentiment (IMO). So I searched through my stamp sets and found one that works perfectly...from Varied Vases. How'd She DO That? tips for Wishing You Well Birthday card: Stamps: Wishing You Well, Varied Vases (for greeting... Continue reading

Welcome to the A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop! I'm excited to join this talented group of stampers to share alternate ideas for Paper Pumpkin Kits. Today we're sharing the November 2018 Paper Pumpkin Kit - To You and Yours. The Holiday Paper Pumpkin kit always one of my favorites that I look forward to receiving and this year's "To You and Yours" didn't disappoint. I'm sharing a quick & cute Holiday Acetate Gift Box. On Tuesday, my Stamping Club Members made this box using the Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper and thought that it might look nice with this... Continue reading

It's time for another DOstamperSTARS Thursday Challenge. This week we're having a "showCASE" challenge. For todays, my eye focused in on the cute embellishment in the lower left corner, so that's what I'm casing! Talk about a card that is simple, but wow...this one fits the bill. With it's easy Sponge Dauber Trick (see below tips) - you'll get stunning results in no time at all My Stamping Club Members couldn't get enough of it. I heard surprised oohs, aahs and wows throughout the night. Made me smile. It's always fun to learn a new stamping technique. But even more... Continue reading

It's hard to believe that there is only 2 days left of November. What happened to 2018? It seems to have flown by so fast this year. Today's card using the Happiness Surrounds stamp set from the Snowflake Showcase special that ends Friday. This stamp set is named correctly, as every card I make with it, makes me happy! This card was inspired by a card I saw on Pinterest made by fellow Demonstrator, Leonie Schroder. Her card used different colors, but I've been in a purple mood lately, thus - purples! We made this card at my Stampin' Club... Continue reading

Stampin' Up! continues their Online Extravaganza sale with 10% off most Annual Catalog Tools & Inks! For today and tomorrow (Nov 27-28) - you can stock up on your favorite tools & inks With over 350 items on sale, you're bound to find some of your favorites on sale. Here's some suggestions: Ink Refills - if you don't have any or all of them, saving 10% would be nice. Stock up now. Ink Pads - didn't get any new ones yet? Complete your collection today! Stampin' Blends - what a great time to fill out your collection of these fabulous... Continue reading

It's Day #4 and the final day of the DOstamping Tranquil Textures Suite Week (pg 154-155 Annual Catalog). I appreciate you choosing me as your Stampin' Up! demonstrator, that I'd love to spoil you with an ordering gift. See details below... FREE Tranquil Textures Suite 10-Project Tutorial November 2018 Place your order with me HERE Receive the FREE Tutorial PDF via email, along with your "Thank You" email from me Projects feature the Tranquil Textures Suite of products (pg 154-155 Annual Catalog) This is a personal offer from Dawn Olchefske (DOstamping) Be sure to add the Sea of Textures Bundle... Continue reading

Stampin' Up! continues their Online Extravaganza sale with 10% off most Annual Catalog Stamps & Kits! For today and tomorrow (Nov 25-26) - you can stock up on your favorite kits or refills and stamp sets! With over 200 items on sale, you're bound to find some of your favorites on sale. Even I found a few stamp sets to order - yay!. Plus, I picked up a couple of the Notes of Kindness card kit refills - my favorite kit. Super quick, but super cute cards. This kit easily makes anyone look like an incredible card maker! Notes Of... Continue reading

Stampin' Up! kicks off their Online Extravaganza sale with 10% off most Annual Catalog Paper & Embellishments For today and tomorrow (Nov 23-24) - you can stock up on your favorite cardstock, Designer Series Paper, envelopes, ribbon and more! With over 200 items on sale, you're bound to find some of your favorites on sale. Stock up and SAVE today! It's Day #2 of the Tranquil Textures Suite Week (pg 154-155 Annual Catalog). Today I have two projects for you, showcasing the sand dollar shapes and some accessories. This suite is filled with a couple of sweet accessories. And one... Continue reading

It's time for another DOstamping Suite Week! I'll be featuring products you'll find in the Tranquil Textures Suite (pg 154-155 Annual Catalog). Create an underwater world in record time with Stampin' Up!'s Sea of Textures Bundle, includes Under the Sea Thinlits Dies (save 10%) How'd She DO That? tips for One of a Kind card: Stamps: Sea of Textures Paper: Blueberry Bushel (11" x 4-1/4" card base; 4" x 3-1/4") Crumb Cake (scrap for netting die) Balmy Blue (scrap for sentiment) Whisper White (scrap for octopus die) Wood Textures 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper (2-7/8" Stitched Shapes circle) Ink:... Continue reading

Wow - I've never seen a Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza Sale like this before. Nearing every product from the Annual Catalog will be on sale at one time during the 6-days of saving! Announcing....Stampin’ Up!'s Annual Online Extravaganza Sale Print Flyer: Online Extravaganza Sale The Online Extravaganza will run for six days, starting on Black Friday, Nov 23. During this time, we’ll be throwing three, 48-hour sales featuring a selection of products from the 2018–2019 annual catalog—all at 10% off! Each 48-hour sale will feature two product categories - starting & ending at midnight (mountain time) Nov 23-24 = Paper... Continue reading