Blog Posts

  • Where are the Punches?

    Have you had a chance to look through the NEW Catalog?  Are you asking yourself  Where did the punches go? It seems as though many of the punches we've been able to order in past have disappeared. They have, however, Stampin' Up! has included a new series of FRAMELITS in the 2016-2017 Catalog.  You can find them…

  • This is probably my most favorite stamp set, Hot Diggity Dog #W134201, C134024 and it's retiring at the end of this month.  I love dogs and this was my go to set for creating pet themed cards.  This set will stay with me however Stampin' Up is retiring it.  If you want to purchase this…

  • Cut that paper

    Do you have stacks and stacks of 12×12 papers? Pretty pattern papers that you are saving for a "special" occasion?   Let me show you how to turn those papers into beautiful greeting cards.    It's Easy!  I promise.  When you have a template to follow you can CONFIDENTLY cut your pattern paper because you know…

  • Did You Know

    Today is the birthday of Billie Holliday. For those who are too young or are not familiar with the Blues of the 1930's she was one of the great of her time:  Below is a snipit of her bio Billie Holiday was a true artist of her day and rose as a social phenomenon in…

  • Thank you for your purchase of my Bow Tying Technique class.  I hope you enjoy this class and if you have any questions or need further information please contact me at dawn@shallwestamp.com   Click here to Download Bow Tying Tutorial   To purchase any materials needed click here to enter my On-Line Store.    If…

  • More Weekly Discounts

    Stampin' Up! has done it again.  Check out these weekly discounts.  If you haven't purchased the Corner Rounder Punch NOW is the time as it's discounted this week!  I have used this many times in my classes and many of my customers have purchased it as it's easy to use and makes beautiful corners. Place your…

  • Perfect Pairings

    Get Yours FREE with a $50.00 Order This stamp set is more than meets the eye-it's nine pieces, but you can mix and match the greetings for endless possibilities! Here is what one of Stampin' Up's concept artists said about it: “This is the perfect set for a beginning stamper because it has a variety…