Welcome to Day #3 of my DOcelebration Online Event!
I'm just blown away by the number of comments and as well as the comments themselves. You guys are awesome. I really appreciate your generous feedback. I'm definitely feeling the Love!
Today's Free Stamps, Project Pack & Template PDF:
- FREE Stamp Set: Stampin' Up!'s Tart & Tangy
- FREE Gift: Set of 4 Tart & Tangy cards and Portfolio Holder Box Project Pack
- FREE Template for Everyone: Template for Portfolio Holder Box (see below)
ENTER TO WIN BY LEAVING A COMMENT ON THIS POST (see comment link at the bottom of this post or learn how to leave a comment)
Today's project comes under the category of Clean & Simple. Lately, I've been drawn to this style of stamping. The cards below were inspired by a swap I received at Founders Circle from my friend Penny. Here's a card I made last fall with the same layout.
I had planned to add a greeting using Stampin' Up!'s Chat Room Rub-Ons from the Occasions Mini Catalog. But can I find them! Nope, not anywhere. Does anyone else suffer from the "I can't find it" disease?
I paired each of these cards with Stampin' Up!'s 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon. The circles are punched with the 1-3/8" Circle Punch (Orange & Lime circles use a 1" circle punch). The next Whisper White Layer measures 1-3/4" x 1-3/4". The mats of coordinating color measure 2" x 2" (Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Olive Olive & Chocolate Chip).
Now, I need something to put them in. I started wracking my brain for just the right container and then remembered a stationary portfolio I made several years ago. I thought I could adapt it for this project.
A couple of things I like about this Portfolio Holder Box:
1. No adhesive – love it!
2. Quick & Easy
3. It can accommodate cards with bulky ribbon
4. Did I say, Quick & Easy?
View slideshow for more project pics. If you are unable to view the slide show from your email subscription or your reader…CLICK HERE
So, which card do you like? Orange, Strawberry, Apple or Cherries? I'm leaning toward the cherries card myself. I really like the way the black sets off the cherries image. Let me know your favorite when you leave your comment today (which enters you in the drawing* for the Tart & Tangy stamp set and Portfolio Holder Box w/cards project pack)!
Here you go for your FREE PDF Template:
Download: Portfolio Holder Box Template PDF
6/6/2011 eta: Having trouble opening the PDF files? Read on…
Some versions of Adobe X have bugs preventing PDFs from opening directly in the browser window. Additionally, some browsers better support viewing PDFs in the browser window. Typepad recommends you right-click on the PDF file and save it to your computer. Then you can open the PDF in your preferred PDF reader without error. Please note: This is a bug with Adobe and not something which is wrong with the PDF file links above.
Thanks for coming to my DOcelebration Online Event today. Stop back tomorrow for some more celebrating! Only 2 days left!
Enjoy~Dawn O
*All DOcelebration drawings will take place on February 17th. Winners will be selected from each DOcelebration post and announced on February 17th. If you are an email subscriber, you'll need to visit www.dostamping.typepad.com to leave a message each day you wish to enter. If your name is selected, it will be listed on February 17th. You'll have two days to claim your prize by contacting me with your full name and address.
________________________________________________________________________
Dawns Links
Stampin' Up!Shopping Online 24/7
Stampin' Up! Specials
Stampin' Up! Product Shares
DAWNS Events
DAWNS Calendar
DAWNS Clubs
DAWNS DOstamperSTARS
Join DAWNS Team
Love, Love, Love this!!!! Super cute! Just found your blog and subscribed right away. Wonderful projects – thank you for taking the time to share them with us!
I cannot believe that I am the first one today. I just love the cards and the holder. Cannot wait to make one myself. Thanks for sharing the pattern.
Love the card holder, makes a nice gift.
I love your delightful and tangy idea. These cards are so cheerful and delicious looking. I think I’m going to borrow your idea in a smaller 3X3 size and use the 1/4″ grosgrain. I can’t wait to share with my card club members.
Have a delicious day!
ks
I’ve always loved the Tart & Tangy set & what a wonderful way to apply. Love the project!
I am with you – love the cherry version the best, but the set is great – and I love white on white, but would never have come up with that on my own. Thanks for your gifts to us, your instructions are appreciated.
these cards caught my eye in the gallery on splitcoaststampers-which led me to your blog-this is a find in itself. I love these cards-I couldn’t pick a fave because each one of them is my fave (lol)!!
I love the clean, crisp look of your cards! I suffer from “cantfindititis”, too, and many times spend more time looking for something than stamping! Love your blog and thanks for all the templates/patterns/instructions, etc!!!
Thanks for sharing. I love your ideas.
Found you on Sudsol and just love your ideas and thank you so much for the templayes,Can’t wait to make the tart and tangy set as it is so refreshing and would make such a wonderful gift.Thanks
Eileen
Oh, Too Cute! Love this project and FREE PDF, Yahoo! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!
Dawn thanks so much for all your Give Aways, I truly appreciate your kindness. Your talent shows in your creations…Keep up the Fabulous Work!
Have a Great day!
Paula
These cards are adorable. I love the portfolio holder and the fact that it does not require adhesive…..bonus! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!
You may consider this clean and simple but it packs a punch. I have to say I love the look of the 1 1/4 ribbon but am never sure how to incorporate it into a card. You did an awesome job with the whole set. Inspiring. I am an apple person so that is my favorite one, besides I love the chocolate chip ribbon. Great job.
Love the cards!
Thats awsome!!! Thanks for the ideas and a chance to win.
I’ll take CHERRIES anytime!! 😀 Cutest cards ever!! I wish there was a red striped ribbon like these…. Just had a thot; how about inking the black with real red reinker. I gotta try that 😀 Holder is GR8 too! I just decided that the only colors I REALLY need are red, white, and black. It will work for Christmas, Valentines, Graduation and weddings; those are the only cards I ever get made anyways (other than your camps)!
That is an adorable project. I have always loved that set but never quite knew how to put it together. It is VERY cute. Thanks for posting it
Adorable! Thanks so much for sharing!
Absolutely adorable! How cute! Great project.
wow dawn these are awesome…your terific to share.
Very cute! I think the brightness of the orange is my fave today.
Wonderful ideas! Thanks for sharing!!!
Cute cards. LOve them! And your pictures turn out so clear and sharp… What kind of camera do you use? Thanks Kathy Hering
My fav is the orange as rarely use that color except for Halloween. They are all beautiful though, especially with the matching portfolio. Awesome gift for anytime of year. The wide, striped ribbon really ties it all together. Thanks, Dawn, for another great PDF and chance to win Tart & Tangy!
Darling project. I have always loved this set but never got it. Thank you for the opportunity to win it.
Blessings
what a super cute set! Love it! thanks for the chance to win!
Hugs,
Elizabeth
These cards are just beautiful and I love the ribbons!
They are all so lovely! I can never think of ways to use this set. My favorite is the orange, so bright and cheerful. Can you tell I am sick of the snow here in the south. Thank you for the free download.
Oh! I love the orange and lime one. The portfolio could be used in so many way – what a versatile project.
Another awesome set of cards and folio! Love your creativity. So glad I found your site. Now to figure out which set I need/want…
This is a very cute project and I love the clean layout, so simple but so nice. Thank you for sharing these great cards and project with us.
What a cute set and I love the way you put the cards together. I am leaning toward the cherries as my favorite but the apple is pretty cute too.
I really want to make a portfolio holder. Maybe I will give it a try when the housework is done. Thank you for the chance to win…and…your wonderful ideas to use Stampin Up products.
My favorite one is the cherries. All of them are cute : )
My favorite is the cherries too. I have always liked this set but never bought it. The Striped Grosgrain Ribbon really sets your cards off…they are awesome! And what a great idea for a bulky card folder. Thanks again for the great download and the chance to win!!!!
Great cards, that ribbon is one of my favorites too 🙂
These are all great. The cherries are very cute but I love the strawberries. The old olive ribbon makes me think of summer!
LOVE your cards!! I really like your CAS! I, too, like the cherry one the best.
Love the apple! Such a beautiful stamp. I love coming to your blog and see what you do. I am also impressed that SU! is such a successful business for you! Congratulations. =)
My favorite fruit is the strawberry, but I must say that the cherry card wins this time! Love your ideas! Thanks again for sharing!
I’m thinking spring so strawberries are my pick.
Love the sets you are choosing. By coincidence they are the ones I have too. Neat ideas.
This is the time of year when I crave fresh fruit, so these cards make me hungry!
Thanks for sharing the portfolio. I get some of my best ideas from your blog. Off to make one right now!
they are so cute! it’s hard to choose but I think I liket he orange, it’s bright and cheerful!! Thanks for much for your idea’s and for sharing with all of us.
I think i like the cherries the most, but they are all really nice. Thanks for sharing the directions for the folder. I love all the ideas that you share!
I am LOVING the cherries. So cute!
Your card set is awesome! Hands down favorite is the orange.
Thanks so much for sharing your templates.
Beatrice
Excellent card set! the orange one is my favorite! I own this set, but have only used it once. I was thinking of giving it to my daughter – but now I want to keep it. So I hope I win this & can give your set to her! I’m sure I will be using this now that I can case your idea. Thanks for the chance to win. Keep up the great work. I have been stalking you for quite some time, and you always amaze me with your creativity.
I love the cards and the holder. I think that my favorite is the cherries, but tomorrow I might pick a different one… So hard to choose. Thank you so much for all your inspirations.
Definitely the strawberries!!! I love them all but the strawberries have to be my favourites. I have looked and looked at this set but just haven’t ordered it yet but love what you have done with it.It makes me wish I had it!!
I love how the ribbon matches each card. It looks so effective. You are so creative!
Thanks once again for sharing your instructions too. You’re a star Dawn 🙂
Maree 🙂
What a great project, too cute!! The strawberries are my fav… thanks for the chance to win!!
Nicole Ireland
All are very cute, but I like the orange/lime best. Love the portfolio. Thank you for your generosity in sharing the how to.
Love this portfolio! I have to say my favorite is the Strawberry with the Choc. Chip striped ribbon. Beautiful job and thanks for sharing the PDF of the box!
I love them all, but if I have to choose one, it would have to be the strawberry. I am partial to the green. Thank you for the opportunity to win this adorable set.
My vote is for the cherries. I have been looking at purchasing this set, but was not sure what I would use it. Love the portfolio and cards. Definitely will be added to my wish list. Thank you for your wonderful ideas!
Darla
Every time I see someone use this set I tell myself I should get it, but I still don’t own it. These are beautiful! I love your idea.
Sandy
I LOVE THE STRAWBERRY, AND IS BEAUTIFUL
PROYECT
MARIA RUIZ
Love them, my fave will be strawbweery with the choco ribbon!! thanks for sharing….Gina F
I love the oranges!! So bright and cheery! They are all delightful! Thanks for your generosity!!
Very nice. You have such great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
What beautiful cards — and I too love the cherries!! This is one of my favorite stamp sets.
Sandi Dailey
gdailey@concentric.net
I love the clean look of these cards, the ribbon really dresses the cards up. The card porfolio is awesome to hold them in. I need to dig out my Tart & Tangy set and make some of these quick and cute cards.
You are outdoing yourself. This card set is terrific! Love all the stamps in this set. They call for bright colors that make you smile. Thanks again for a great pdf.
Sue McNeill
I have seen this Tart and Tangy set used so many times and I never get tired of seeing it. I love them all, can’t really decide which one is best. I love the use of the larger ribbon that matches the mat. Your creations are gorgeous! I love to see your work.
Love the cards and the portfolio. Was never really sure about this set but really like what you have done. Thanks for sharing and the free download
As always, I love your ideas :-)!
What a wonderful set! I love the clean, crisp lines of the cards and the ribbon is the perfect finishing touch! It’s so generous of you to share the download as well! Thank you!
Debra
The strawberry is my favorite. The set of cards are really cute. Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂
You make it look so easy. I just love your ideas.
My favorite is the strawberries, I really like this set and the cards are perfect for giving as a card gift. Thanks for sharing.
WOW!!! I LOVE the bright colors! I love all of them! What a refreshing piece of eye candy after a hard day of cleaning the house! I want all the supplies to make this project! Would be a great gift for the gals helping me plan my class reuion! So LOVE your ideas! I am so glad for you and your awesome ideas as it so helps when I just can’t think of what to do!!! Great idea
This look is so FRESH. Each ribbon color works–how cool is that? Another great project, Dawn! lorijane
Ah, this is my kind of project – clean, simple but oh so gorgeous! I was drawn to the orange one first – but they’re all too cute!!
Wow, I love the cards and holder. I think I like the strawberry the best. That is such a great stamp set. Hope it will be mine!
Wonderful cards and the ribbons are just fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
Thinking I’m going with the cherry too. Love that striped ribbon, gonna have to get some of that.
Great idea for a great gift!
I’m a sucker for portfolios! I’m so happy for you – yeaaaaaah!!!!
Oops – forgot to mention that I like the apple and the oranges the best!
I like the orange one the best. The set is way to cool.
These are awesome. It is hard to pick a favorite, but since I like strawberries I will have to say the strawberry one. This would make a lovely gift. TFS
Cute cards and holder. I like the cherries with the black ribbon the best because I like anything black and white. I am not a fan of eatting apples but love cherries! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Dawn! I love this card holder. I’ve made it several times and it always WOWs!
Back again….I love this! I can’t wait to try it out! Thanks for bring so generous and sharing!
Again, you’ve out done yourself!!!! It would make an excellent gift. The cherries are my favorite, however I like the orange too. The ribbon is really what sets off the cards. Thanks for sharing—-
Oh heavens. I just found this because of a post on LNS of yours. I would have been here earlier but had to work. Nasty work gets in the way of my real life-stamping and blog hunting. I love the orange/lime card especially. The color orange always draws me. Your blog is spectacular.
Carey
aka Roscoe’s mommy
i have this set and have not used it much but i love the idea a the gift card set
thanks for the pdf
Katie B
I love this idea! I can’t wait to get started:)
Too Cute! Love IT! Love the ribbon and all the fruit! Thanks for sharing!
So simple – and so striking! I love simplicity on a card. My favorite is the apple – I like the red ink with the balck and white ribbon.
I’m so happy I discovered your site – it’s full of great ideas!
I just love this set! And your cards are stunning! I think that the apple one is my favorite. Your blog is wonderful!
OMG! This is PERFECT. I was just blog hopping looking for teacher gift idea and this one awesome! fast easy and inexpensive! THANK YOU!
Love the card set made with Tart & Tangy. Thank you for sharing.
I love this set and what you did with it! I have to get some of that ribbon!! Thanks for sharing you talents with us!
Yep! I too, suffer from the “I can’t find it disease”. I was making a card that I wanted to use my stipple brush on it and couldn’t find it! So I sponged instead – it didn’t look the same! I LOVE these cards and the portfolio is fantastic! I just LOVE all your ideas. I wish you lived close to me so I could come to some of your events!
I have to be honest Dawn… at first I wasn’t liking this stamp set very much. First impressions aren’t always right and the more I see what you’ve done with it the more I’m lovin it. Please continue to share your ideas with us.
Ah, again, choose a favorite one….
This time I actually do have a favorite…I like the orange the most (but like the other three too), because you can also make it “lemon” & “lime” by changing the colors…be snowed in for over a week now, it’s so nice to see some “summer” theme!
Thanks for another chance to win!
So simple, but so stinking cute! Thanks for the inspiration.
I love the orange one…but I like orange. I do like how the black sets off the red cherries. I love how simple this stamp set is…and you can add just about any sentiment. Thanks for sharing.
Ahhhh, yes, the “I can’t find it” disease. I, too, suffer from it, and haven’t found a cure for it, either. LOL! My favorite is the Orange….Love the vibrant look. This simple style would be great as small gifts. Thanks for the inspiration, and chance to win some goodies!
What a fresh new idea for one of my favorite sets.
You asked “Does anyone else suffer from the “I can’t find it” disease?”…umm, several times a day! I die cut a large scallop circle to use on a card and it promptly disappeared. I still have not found it!
You are absolutely delightful! I love all these ideas with the free sets from SAB!
Love this clean and simple card set. My favorite is also the cherries. Thanks for the inspiration
I really like the card holder! Thank you so much for the pattern. All your work is spectacular. You have a knack for color, simplicity, and show us how to use a different stamp/color with the same layout…COOL.
My favorite is the orange/lime! But they are all so cute! Thank you so much for sharing these tutorials with us. I can’t wait to make some of them myself. Tart and Tangy is one of my favorite sets! Thank you so much!
Such wonderful CAS cards, It’s hard to choose a favorite, but I too am drawn to the red and black combinations. Love the portfolio too. Great gift idea.
Great set — makes me want spring to be here even more. Great work, Dawn.
Dawn, you’ve done it again!! You’re so very talented. This is just awesome. I love the cherries too but the others are equally as cute.
Dawn, you’ve outdone yourself again! These cards are all so adorable, but since you asked, I’m loving the orange/lime card the best. Thanks for this chance to win!
~Brenda H.
The Cherries are my favorite too !
The orange is my favorite – I see a slice of lime behind the orange, and I love to put a lime slice in my beverage. Yum! 🙂
I love this set! I can’t decide which is my favorite.
Love this card set. What a great way to highlight using one set for different cards!
Robbie
This makes my mouth water. I have to say I like the strawberry. Imagine, chocolate covered for Valentine’s Day. YUM! Cute stamp set and cards. Thanks for sharing.
Can’t wait to try the card holder! Thanks for sharing the pattern.
These are so vibrant and such mouth watering!!!! Thanks for sharing. My favorate is the strawberry tied with the old olive ribbon.
Too cute!
I love them all and yes I suffer from CRS disease. Love your tutorials and everything.
I love what you have done with this set=)
Thanks for sharing…
Ang
I love this set. Thanks for the pattern for the holder. I had misplaced that & was glad to see it on your site.
Very versatile stamp set. Love the portfolio!
I love this set – the colors are so vibrant!
What an adorable set. Another nice gift box. I like the orange and lime card the best.
I just love this set and that ribbon! I like that they are clean and simple cards but yet they still pop! Thanks so much for sharing!
love your work – superstar quality
I love this one the most!!!
I like the ribbon and the holder the best.
Another great gift idea. Love the colors! My favorite one, is the strawberry. All the colors are so happy and vibrant. Thank you for sharing.
What a darling and clever set! I love the white-on-white effect!!
I love the Clean and Simple cards! Lot’s of times I need a last minute cards. No more stress with these ideas!
Brenda
it is still winter here but seeing the bright summer colors with the fruit makes me believe that we will have a summer (eventually). I’ve always loved this stamp set!
I love the Tart & Tangy stamp set but never purchased it. I would love to win this! And I really like your cards and portfolio holder box! It would make a great gift!
Love the portfolio!
Love your projects! Very cute.
very cute! I’ve not used this stamp set for a long time…I loaned my set out and it’s never been returned, even after I’ve asked about it. . .
love the box, too!
I love receiving your emails and inspiration on a daily basis. I love this set it is so simple and fresh. I am drawn to the apple with the red and black. But love the citrus. So many things you can do with this. After viewing the portfolio idea I am greatly inspired to make this one tonight! Thanks for sharing!
I have to say I love the strawberry best! SO cute!
This is such a classic set that doesn’t seem to get old. New ideas keep it fresh.
Thanks for letting us share in your celebration.
Dawn…love the portfolio gift box…and the box from day 2 as well. Always looking for ways to give handmade cards as a gift and these boxes are a hit. Thanks for sharing!
Love the strawberry and cherry cards. Thanks for posting such great ideas and sharing with all of us.
I just love what you have done with this stamp set. I love this set because it is so simple and easy to use. I love all 4 cards, but I would say the cherry on is my favorite. I also love the portfolio too!
Thanks for sharing another great use for this fun set! Wonderful!
What an awesome idea! I love this set, it is so versatile, yet so simple! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with everyone!
love this set..love what you did with it… did you or would you enclose envelopes in the card holder?
I’m so excited – I just finished designing my folder and now have to design the cards to go into the folder for my Stampin’ Brunch Bunch on Saturday. As soon as I get finished, I will be putting it up on my blog and linking to yours. Thank you so much for your inspiration and for blessing my stamping life. 🙂
Such a sweet stamp set! The cards you create are simple and clean, anyone who would receive this as a gift would love it. Thank you for sharing.