Ros Davidson, Independent Stampin' Up!® demonstrator, Melbourne, Australia

Let's Craft Together Sketch Challenge - Trusty Tools Birthday Card

This is my first month blog hopping with the Let’s Craft Together blog hop team. We are a group of Stampin’ Up!® demonstrators in Australia. Each month, one person sets a challenge that we use for the blog hop. This month's challenge is a sketch challenge set by Maheswari Rajaguru. 


I have created a male birthday card for my Dad whose birthday was last week. I made a square card and used Trusty Tools dies and Mini Alphabet dies to spell out Dad with the Happy Birthday sentiment from Something Fancy stamp set. The background paper is from Country Woods DSP. Perfect card for my Dad who is always tinkering around in his shed on many different projects. 


Close up


Inside card


If you want to grab any of the products I have mentioned, I have included a shopping list at the end of the post

Blog Hop Index

Shop now in my online store and don't forget to use this month’s host code for a free gift next month (if your order is under $250. If your order is over $250 don't use the host code as you earn host benefits on your own.)
FAQ regarding host code?

Live in Australia? Click on the products below to purchase them today! 

Trusty Tools Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [163274] $42.00	Something Fancy Cling Stamp Set (English) [160416] $41.00	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883] $19.25	Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock [121694] $20.25	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050] $15.75	Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154958] $19.25
Shy Shamrock A4 Cardstock [163796] $20.25	Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin Pad [163808] $15.75	Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock [153086] $20.25	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118] $15.75	Gray Granite A4 Cardstock [147008] $20.25	Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad [147118] $15.75
Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154886] $19.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $14.00	Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154843] $19.25	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $20.25	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116] $15.75	Basic Beige Classic Stampin Pad [163806] $15.75
Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $23.00	Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163393] $21.75	Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $8.75	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $227.00	Trusty Tools Dies [162722] $65.00	Mini Alphabet Dies [162934] $54.00
Adhesive Sheets [152334] $20.25	Heat Tool [129056] $56.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $16.75	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [165679] $37.00

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October Stampin' News

What's on in October this month at Stampin' Up!

Stampin’ Up! implemented a new design layout to the current annual catalogue and have now released a supplement file to help you navigate the catalogue easier and find what you’re looking for (that lists all the Designer Series Paper, punches and dies with product numbers.)

Click here to download the file.

October Promotions


365 days a year the Starter Kit is the very best value you'll find Stampin' Up! has to offer. However, from October 1st - 31st, you can save even more with an extra $51 in your starter kit!

For just $169, you pick out $286 (normally $235) in product you'd like!

Better yet, starting October 1st demonstrators can preorder upcoming new Online Exclusive items which can be added to the Starter Kit!

On top of the free product you're getting, the Starter Kit ships for free (another $17+ savings) and then on out you have a 20% discount on all your orders.  I'd say that sounds pretty amazing!!!

Kits Collection Sale
October 1st - 31st, you can save up to 30% off on the Kits Collection

What I love about the kits…

• They come with everything you need to put the project together

• Projects include cards, gift giving, scrapbooking and more.

• Some kits don’t even require stamping.

• They make a great gift!

• They are great to take on the go

Don’t miss out on this amazing offer!


Two new kits added to the online store: 

Alpine air kit, $35.10
The Alpine Air Kit has all the pieces you need to create nine all-occasion cards with an elegant mountain theme. Whether you want to say hello, wish a happy birthday, or show support, you can pair each sentiment with the watercoloured mountain scenes and precut paper pieces to make cards for any adventurer or nature-loving friend.

Shop the Alpine air kit in my online store

A look back kit, $39.60
Record memories and worthwhile moments with the A Look Back Kit! This kit includes a variety of precut paper pieces, stickers, paper pockets, and other ephemera for you to decorate the spiral-bound notebook.

Shop the A look back kit in my online store

October Host Code
Don't forget to use this months hostess code for a free gift next month (if your order is under $250. If your order is over $250 don't use the hostess code as you earn hostess benefits on your own.)
FAQ regarding hostess code? 

Chain mail swap - Stampin' Up! Peaceful Seasons Christmas Card with Nests of Winter DSP

For the past few months, I have been taking part in what has been known as a chain mail card swap with fellow Aussie SU demos, although I do have a terrible habit of calling it a Chinese Whispers card swap.  (Do you remember, the game Chinese Whispers you played as a child? The message never quite came out the same at the end as it started?) Well, cards in the chain mail swap can end up that way as well.
The first card in each blog hop is an original card and then it is posted to the next person on the list and they create their card, CASEing (Copy And Selectively Edit) the card they were mailed and post it onto the next person on the list and it continues on and on through the list. I've loved this challenge CASEing the cards every two weeks they arrived in my mailbox and am sad this round is over. 

For our next blog hop, we are starting with Carolina's card. It's been a long time since I've done the Spotlighting technique but it's a good one! 


Close up


With envelope


Inside card


If you want to grab any of the products I have used, I have included a shopping list at the end of the post

Blog Hop Index

Shop now in my online store and don't forget to use this months host code for a free gift next month (if your order is under $250. If your order is over $250 don't use the host code as you earn hostess benefits on your own.)
FAQ regarding host code?

Live in Australia? Click on the products below to purchase them today! 

Decorative Trees Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [164275] $35.00	Real Red A4 Card Stock [106578] $20.25	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $15.75	Garden Green A4 Card Stock [108605] $20.25	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089] $15.75	Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad [147118] $15.75
Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $23.00	Nests Of Winter 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164183] $21.75	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $8.75	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $227.00	Peaceful Season Dies (English) [164020] $60.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $53.00
1-3/4" (4.4 Cm) Circle Punch [119850] $41.00	Heat Tool [129056] $56.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $16.75	Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [165678] $37.00	Metallic Enamel Effects Basics [161610] $27.00

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Chain mail card swap - Stampin' Up! Birthday Card with Thoughtful Expressions Stamp Set & Full of Life DSP

For the past few months, I have been taking part in what has been known as a chain mail card swap with fellow Aussie SU demos, although I do have a terrible habit of calling it a Chinese Whispers card swap.  (Do you remember, the game Chinese Whispers you played as a child? The message never quite came out the same at the end as it started?) Well, cards in the chain mail swap can end up that way as well.
The first card in each blog hop is an original card and then it is posted to the next person on the list and they create their card, CASEing (Copy And Selectively Edit) the card they were mailed and post it onto the next person on the list and it continues on and on through the list. I've loved this challenge CASEing the cards every two weeks they arrived in my mailbox and am sad this round is over. 

For our next blog hop, we are starting with Annette's card. This was a new fold for me, one I had never made before, nor do I know the name of it. If you do, please enlighten me. 


Close up


With envelope


If you want to grab any of the products I have used, I have included a shopping list at the end of the post

Blog Hop Index

Shop now in my online store and don't forget to use this months host code for a free gift next month (if your order is under $250. If your order is over $250 don't use the host code as you earn hostess benefits on your own.)
FAQ regarding host code?
Live in Australia? Click on the products below to purchase them today!

Thoughtful Expressions Cling Stamp Set (English) [162815] $44.00	Adventurous Sky Bundle (English) [163447] $93.50	Adventurous Sky Cling Stamp Set (English) [163439] $46.00	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087] $15.75	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086] $15.75	Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154897] $19.25
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [147145] $15.75	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $15.75	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885] $19.25	Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock [147007] $20.25	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $15.75	Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [163826] $19.25
Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161681] $19.25	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882] $19.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $14.00	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $23.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $227.00	Spotlight On Nature Dies [163580] $61.00
Adventurous Sky Dies [163446] $58.00	Something Fancy Dies [160424] $49.00	Full Of Life 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163357] $21.75

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Stampin' Up! Birthday Card with Blackout Reverse Embossing Technique featuring Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder and Stampin' Blends

Hi and welcome to another round of the colour creations blog hop. 
For this week's blog hop, we are focusing on the colour, Daffodil Delight.
If you remember, from previous years I like to work with the color coach Stampin' Up! provides to add a challenge to my card creations. This week, I have chosen daffodil delight, lost lagoon and calypso coral from the colour coach to work with. 

I have created a card using blackout reverse embossing using the Layered Florals 3D embossing folder and Stampin' Blends. I love how the black background makes the coloured images pop. It is quite a simple technique that I found on Facebook here by Bree Renwick from the Artisan Design Team. 


Close up


With envelope


Inside card


Up next we have Catherine Proctor. I can't wait to see what she is sharing.

If you have find a broken link on the blog hop, the master list for the blog hop can be found here.

Check out my previous daffodil delight creations 2021, 2020 & 2018. 

Live in Australia? Click on the products below to purchase them today! 

Adventurous Sky Cling Stamp Set (English) [163439] $46.00	Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock [124392] $20.25	Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock [124392] $20.25	Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154881] $19.25	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883] $19.25	Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161680] $19.25
Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155518] $19.25	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $20.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $14.00	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $23.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $227.00	Layered Florals 3 D Embossing Folder [162935] $19.25
Something Fancy Dies [160424] $49.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $10.50

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