I’m beyond excited that I can finally share my Million Sales Achiever stamp set with you! It’s called “Music from the Heart”. Which is perfect, as every time I look at, it makes my heart sing!
You might be wondering, “why music”? That’s a good question.
Growing up, music was a huge part of my life. I played several instruments: oboe, guitar, saxophone, but particularly piano (classically trained). I was in any band I could be in…concert band, jazz band, orchestra, musical theater practice piano and of course…marching band. Officially – I’m a band geek! I’m sure I have some fellow band geeks out there, right? In addition, I sang in choirs and co-directed our church’s children’s choir for a couple of years.
My girls were also in band and choir growing up (of course). My daughter Becky is now a musician, singer/songwriter. And now a 3rd generation is developing a love of music…my grandsons. Max plays piano and percussion. Sam plays saxophone.
So…music was a natural choice for me!
I was thrilled to be able to share my stamp set and samples at the Stampin’ Up! Atlanta OnStage this month. See below for my creations (note: I will be creating a couple of videos on how to use the stamp set, as well as some of the specific projects):
Features of the “Music from the Heart” stamp set:
- Create your own greeting by mixing and matching images
- Curvy keyboard can be stamped multiple times to create a border
- Music notes can be stamped randomly on music staff, or stamp out a favorite tune ie: Happy Birthday
- Songbirds can be stamped on music staff
- Stamp the treble clef, then 2-step stamp the partial guitar image to create a “full” artsy guitar
- Use the Timeless Label Punch to put this sweet sentiment front and center!
- Use the keyboard image to create a custom background piece
- Use the music staff image to create an interesting background piece
- Combine the guitar and Stitched Stars Dies for a fun rockin’ card
- Note: the Stitched Stars Dies are from the Holiday Catalog and will be carrying over – yay!
- Create mini records with the 1-1/2″ and 1/2″ Circle Punches
- Stamp on “balloons” cut out with the Balloon Bouquet Punch
- Change from classic colors to fun color combos for some quick cards!
- Take a closer look at the Heart Epoxy Droplets. All 3 sizes will fit an image in the stamp set!
- Use the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush to add glimmer and color in the center of the guitars
- Tip for the “grid” square: Stamp music staff horizontally, and then vertically.
- The word “music” uses the Lined Alphabet stamp set and Real Red Stampin’ Blends
Last, but not least…Grand Piano Easel Card (watch video here)
I didn’t get to play a grand piano very often – only at recitals. But when I did, it made me feel like a real musician!
- I’ve heard from so many of you that are just like me, who love music!
- Your response has truly touched my heart – Thank you
- I’d love to hear your music stories…please share in a comment.
WATCH VIDEO: Music from the Heart Tips
Come January 3, 2020, you can add “Music from the Heart” (151674) to your shopping card (part of the upcoming Jan-June 2020 Mini Catalog). Band Geeks unite!!
Enjoy~Dawn O
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Love this stamp set – I’m a fellow band geek too! Thanks for sharing all these great samples – can’t wait to order it next week!
Dawn I was beyond delighted to see this set in the Spring catalogue – I’ve been wanting a good music set for too long and you’ve inspired a fabulous one! Nothing wrong with being a band geek (says a fellow music lover from a family of band geeks!) Your samples are just perfect too. Congratulations on your milestone achievement and thank you for a wonderful stamp set!
Congratulations on this amazing achievement!
Fun stamp set, too! Choir, bands, worship team – all a huge part of life for myself and everyone in my family. 🙂
Congrats on your achievement! I guess I am a “music geek also”. For many years I sang in two choirs (Alto) and also played percussion. I am thrilled to see your stamp set and can’t wait to get it! Thanks!
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Joanne!
Thanks Jennifer – and thanks for sharing too!
Thanks for sharing Barbara – you’ll enjoy creating with the stamp set!
Congratulations!!! I love your stamp set! It’s beautiful and so unique!
Thank you Mary – so glad you like the set!
Dawn – Congratulations on your Million Dollar Sales achievement! I don’t EVER comment on any of the blogs I subscribe to, but this time I must! Your stamp set creation is BEAUTIFUL! I’ve never been a band geek, but love music, and this set is perfect! Love the elegance, yet it can be used for masculine cards as well. It’s on my list. Thanks for such a timeless creation! Hope this can remain in the catalogs as long as Lovely as a Tree! Happy Holidays!
Thank you for designing such a wonderful stamp set Dawn… and for these fabulous and inspiring samples… I am looking forward to buying this very soon… and can’t wait to play(work!) with it…. and congratulations again for such a milestone Achievement…
WOW! First of all HUGE COngratulations on your million $ achievement! Well earned and deserved! Your stamp set is amazing! I am always love the wonderful ideas you come up with and these are no exception! Oh how I wish I attended the Atlanta event to have seen these cards in person! Thanks so much for sharing all your wonderful talent!
I love your new stamp set!! I’m so happy to see a full music set. And yours is so versatile. I can’t wait to order it and see more of your beautiful samples.
Congratulations Dawn!
Love your new Music from the Heart set. Can’t wait to start CASEing your cards!
Kathi – I’m honored you took the time to leave a comment…and what a wonderful comment it is! It touched my heart! (PS…I hope it lasts as long as Lovely as a Tree too! he he!)
Thank you Amanda – glad you like the stamp set and samples…they were a labor of love!
Thank you Jeanie – so glad you like it!!
Thank you Kristine!!
Hi Dawn,
I was thrilled when I saw your music set in the new catalog! It will be the first thing I’ll order when available. I’m a hobby demo….don’t know if I can order it in Dec. but surely hope so. I played clarinet in high school marching band….and also play piano. My best friend is a piano teacher, and she will be in love with this set too. I love seeing the sets that million dollar demos design (smile). Yours fills a spot that needed filling!! Thank you……and congratulations on your MILLION!!
Thanks Karen – so glad you like it!
Hi Faith – I love seeing your story – thanks for sharing. And I’m glad the stamp set fills a need for you!
Hi Dawn, Congratulations on your ONE MILLION sales achievement! I was so estatic to see your stamp set! I love music and everything to do with it. I played violin and have taught adults and children. I just love your card samples and can’t wait to order this set. It’s number one on my list!
LOVE LOVE LOVE your Million Dollar Stamp set! Can’t wait to see more of your beautiful creations! I would have loved to see your OnStage presentation of all your ideas. This is SO COOL! I am not a band geek, but I have a husband that plays guitar and I love hearing him play! Thank you!
Thanks KJ – so good to hear your story! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Judy – That makes me happy! Thanks for sharing your music story!
Huge Congratulations, Dawn!! I love your million dollar stamp set! I have to have this one!!
Thank you Fay Marie – so glad you “have to have it”!
Sweet! Great images – fabulous cards! Band geek here from Mansfield, Massachusetts, and music lover forever. Piano, translated to the glockenspiel/xylophone and chimes in band. Congrats on your mil — and love the stamp set. Go Dawn!
Fabulous stamp set and although I’m not a very musical person, can’t read music or anything, I live next to a wonderful pianist, who entertains us as she relaxes, with beautiful melodies carried on summer breezes. I make cards for her to give, and I think she may like this too. Thank you for the lovely card samples you’ve shared here too.
First, Congratulations on your Stamp Set! So happy for you! Unfortunately, I never learned to play an instrument. We were dirt poor and even though, schools would offer the use of instruments, I had no ride home if I stayed after school. BUT, not a sad story…I was in many church choirs and lo and behold the music director, at one church I attended, was transferred (her hubby was Military) and the banner was passed to me (it was a very small church!)I could learn songs by ear. One time I was trying to get the right notes and I sat at a piano, I knew where middle C was…so from there, I would plink out the notes I needed to learn, to lead Worship! I did have a wee bit of some lessons from a College ARTS class. God was so good to lead when I needed it!
That’s my only music story ever!
I love music, however, I cannot read music, therefore cannot play instruments and also cannot sing!!! I did try to play the violin when i was in Elementary school, however my older brothers bribed me to give it up. I tried playing the piano and only played 2 or 3 sessions….
However, I love love love music, all kinds! and Love your set.
My grandson did not get my music genes…..he is basically self taught and YouTube taught how to play the sax, keyboard, drums, and they needed a sub for tuba and he played with no problem. He also is in a group of students that teach disabled kids to play instruments. MY heart justs bursts with pride.
Hope you are healing and can’t wait to get my (your stamp set)
Your stamps are wonderful. Will have to get them! Congratulations!
Yay, fellow band geek! Thanks for sharing!
Rachel – we live next to some kids who play the piano too. I love hearing them play on still summer nights! Thanks for sharing!
Cheryl, that’s a great music story! Thank you for sharing!
Ha – that’s funny about your brothers! And your grandson – wow, what a talent, that’s great! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Jeanne!
Congratulations Dawn!!! This is so exciting!
I love the stamp set you created. I can’t wait to order it next week. I also love the cards you made with it.
Dawn, I cannot wait to order “music from the heart” stamp sets and create cards. Nice job designing it and congrats on achieving the million dollar mark! I’ve followed your card designs for years. Lynn, a SU Demonstrator from Pennsylvania.
What a great stamp set! Can’t wait to purchase it. Congratulations!
Congratulations Dawn! Love the new stamp set! This is going to be GREAT! Will you be signing the stamp set if we purchase them from you? And or will you sign them?
Thank you Jenny!
Glad you like it Linda, thanks!
Thank you Lynn!
Thank you!
Glad you like it Karen! I’d be happy to sign it!
This is just a a great stamp set. I love music, play the piano and sing in the church choir. I can see this being one of my favorite sets right up there with Lovely As a Tree. Can’t wait to order it. And thanks for all your creative ideas for using it.
Dawn: Congratulations on your milestone sales. I immediately was attracted to this stamp set you created. Not because I am a musician… but because I know several who are. I was worried that I wouldn’t have any ideas on how to use it. So, imagine my delight when I found your website. Thank you so much for the variety of samples you have given us to get us started using this set. I will be ordering it in January!
I am so thrilled that you created this set and I’m ecstatic that I purchased it! I’m enjoying your videos and tips on how to use it to the utmost of its capabilities. Life without music is just existing. Thank you for sharing your creativity and talent. I owned a baby grand, took 9 years of lessons (piano and organ) played first trumpet in band and now I don’t play anything…too busy making cards 🙂
Wow – that’s a high compliment – thank you!
You’ll especially enjoy Music from the Heart. Thank you for you comment and enjoy the set!
Hi Jan – So glad you like the set and my samples. Your friends will enjoy receiving your creations!
Congratulations! Band geeks unite! LOL Love this set and can’t wait to order it.
Yes…band geeks unite!!
Firstly Dawn – many congratulations on your fantastic achievement and thank you for designing such a versatile stamp set!! I have lots of musician friends and this will be so helpful when creating cards for them!!
Thank you Lynne! So glad you’re lovin’ my set – makes my heart happy!
Thank you Dawn.
Although our family has not been musical until our grandchildren, I find that I have a need for your music of the heart set.
My grandson started playing piano at 5 and is excellent musician now at 11. He picks up the music immediately , a wonderful memory . I don’t know how he does it but his music teacher raves about him. Our granddaughter plays guitar with just a few lessons from her father. I made the piano card for my grandson and he loved it.
Hi MaryAnn – Thank you for sharing your story. I enjoyed reading – it made my heart happy!
I just saw this stamp set yesterday and fell in love! This is one of the best sets I’ve seen from Stampin Up recently. I haven’t ordered from them in awhile but purchased this last night. Great design! Thank you!
Thank you for your kind comment…so glad you love my stamp set!!