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

Still here

I am still here. Well, home again from Palm Cove but am sick as a dog so will be back with an update and pictures soon. Trying to feel a little better first. Have no voice, a chest infection or something and now something else going on with my head... I've got it all happening!

Ros

Labels: Dribble

Dawn Rapsas

While I am away, I thought I might feature some of the handmade cards I have received lately.

Today's card is made by Dawn Rapsas http://www.inkeruptildawn.typepad.com/

This card was a complete surprise as I booked in for an event Dawn is co-ordinating and it was sent from USA!

Cheers, Ros

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Claire Graves

While I am away, I thought I might feature some of the handmade cards I have received lately.

Today's card is made by Claire Graves, a talented demonstrator in the same team as I am.

This card was a thank you for posting swap cards back when a returned stamped self address envelope was forgotten... And it included the cost of postage!!!

Cheers, Ros

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Claire Daly

While I am away, I thought I might feature some of the handmade cards I have received lately. Today's card is made by Claire Daly, (my upline) http://www.clairedaly.typepad.com/

I love how bright this card is and commented on it at Claire's blog a while ago and when I was sent my 3 ink pads for being the top demonstrator for the last quarter, this card was inside...

Cheers,

Ros

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Busy, busy, busy

Been really busy around here getting ready for my trip away and had my family over for dinner on the weekend and got to see my niece again. She has grown, almost the same height as Bella and there is a 8 month ages difference. Mad clean up before they got here as Chloe is now crawling and Bella is interested in far more things than “what could that be on the floor?” LOL... I was so busy cleaning I ached everywhere when I eventually got into bed. Has something to do with starting cleaning at 6.30am when I just woke up. Yuck!

Requisite photo of all the cousins together...

Drew, Chloe, Nikki, Bella and Josh

Sending out my “early” September newsletter today as I want people to know about the classes and Christmas stamp club before it begins. That and I don’t think I’ll have a lot of time once I get back. It will be rush rush rush again.... Ohhh somedays I love the rush, other days I wish I was on holiday. Thank goodness, I am going on one, as I really could use the break. LOL, but then again, who couldn’t?

Sitting here typing this and looking over at what I am wanting to pack stamping wise and I am wondering how am I going to fit it all in and my clothes and be under 20kg in weight... Hmmm, I hope there won’t be too much culling required!

Anyway, now that I have finished my swaps for the incentive trip, I can show them to you.
Materials list
Stamps: One of a kind, En Francais
Ink: Staz On, Versamark, River Rock
Cardstock: River Rock, Blue Bayou, Purely Pomegranate, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Soft Sky
Other: Vellum, black embossing powder, sizzix frame die

Hoping also to schedule some posts of cards made by other demonstrators while I am away.

Cheers,
Ros

Labels: cards, photos

September classes

Waxed paper resist technique class

Thursday 4th September 7.30pm – 9.30pm Friday 5th September 10am – midday

In this class you will use make a techniques card with instructions that will fit into the Stampin’ Up! on board art journal 5 x 5 using stamps from the Celebrate Everyday spring mini catalogue stamp set and other accessories from the Idea Book and Catalogue. Along with the instructions and techniques card, you will also make 2 cards using the featured technique.

Class Fee: $15.00* which includes all class materials and 2 envelopes for completed cards.

Please note: As I need to order supplies for this workshop, bookings will close off for this workshop at midnight Friday 29th August, and the class must be paid in full by then (50% deposit required when booking unless paying by PayPal). Class size is limited and places will be offered on a first in first served basis.

To book email me at [email protected] or phone 9786 1149. I accept payment by direct deposit or PayPal (I will email you an invoice to pay via PayPal).

Mens and Ladies shirt class

Wednesday 10th September 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Friday 12th September 10am – midday

In this class you will use a mens and a ladies shirt card. The mens card is perfect for holding money, gift certificate, tattslotto, movie tickets etc. in the pocket. Also included in the class fee is 1/5 of a Pretties Kit. (Storage tin not included)

Class Fee: $30.00* which includes all class materials, 1/5 of Pretties Kit and 2 envelopes for completed cards.

Please note: As I need to order supplies for this workshop, bookings will close off for this workshop at midnight Wednesday 3rd September,, and the class must be paid in full by then (50% deposit required when booking unless paying by PayPal). Class size is limited and places will be offered on a first in first served basis.

To book email me at [email protected] or phone 9786 1149. I accept payment by direct deposit or PayPal (I will email you an invoice to pay via PayPal).

Brocade Basics class
4 in 4 class (1 stamp set, 4 ways)

Thursday 18th September 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Friday 19th September 10am – midday

In this class you will use the Brocade Basics stamp set and other accessories from the Idea Book and Catalogue to make a beautiful set of 4 cards perfect for many occasions.

Class Fee: $25.00* which includes all class materials and 4 envelopes for completed cards.

Please note: As I need to order supplies for this workshop, bookings will close off for this workshop at midnight Friday 12th September, and the class must be paid in full by then (50% deposit required when booking unless paying by PayPal). Class size is limited and places will be offered on a first in first served basis.

To book email me at [email protected] or phone 9786 1149. I accept payment by direct deposit or PayPal (I will email you an invoice to pay via PayPal).

* About My Classes:
· All classes are held at my house in Skye. This allows me to keep the cost down and have

everything we need on hand.
· New class members are always welcome. Bring a friend who has never been to one of my

workshops or classes, and both you and your friend will receive a $5 discount on the class fee.
· Classes need to be paid in full by the advertised closing date (this is because I need to order

product for the classes). At least a 50% deposit at the time of booking is required to secure

your place. I accept payment by cash, direct deposit and PayPal. If you pay by PayPal I ask for

class payment in full at time of booking to avoid me being charged double fees.
· Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. You are welcome to bring your own drinks / snacks if you

prefer.
· Cancellation and full refund will be available up until the advertised closing date for each class.

After that date you are welcome to send someone in your place, but I will not be able to provide

a refund unless I have someone on the waiting list to fill your spot.
· If you can’t make the class time, but would love to do the class, there are two options:
o Buy the class ‘by mail’ where you will be mailed the products and instructions the day after

the in person class has been held. The price will be the same as the in person class, plus

actual postage from me to you.
o Arrange a group of at least 4 people and host the workshop at a time that suits you in your

own home. I will bring the class materials to your home and run the class exactly the same.

The price per participant will be the same as advertised for the classes plus $3 per

participant to cover travel expenses.
· I accept payment by PayPal (full payment at time of booking to avoid duplicate fees), direct

deposit, and credit card.
· Purchases can be made on the day of classes. For any purchases, you will receive a 10% credit

voucher which can be used towards class fees for subsequent months classes.

I just got notified of a new promotion Stampin Up! are running in September. It is the free wheelin’ promotion. Normally I wouldn’t announce things like this before the release date, but seeing as one of the free wheels coordinates with the Merry Merry stamp set which is in the Christmas stamp club by mail I thought it was well worth mentioning. This free wheelin' promotion ends, September 30th! Does anyone want free card instructions, free stampin around wheel and a Christmas stamp set? See the http://rosoakes.blogspot.com/2008/08/christmas-stamp-by-mail-club.html post.

I was going to keep this post all business but then I want to get this down before I forget!

I was supervising Bella in the bath this morning whilst sorting the dirty washing. Drew brought his hard boiled egg into the bathroom (with no major egg shell on it) and I told him to wash any remaining egg shell off in the bathroom (as he can reach the taps at the sink with his stool). Instead, he dunked it in the bubble bath Bella was having to clean it and then complained it was covered in bubbles!!! Seriously, sometimes I wonder how does a two year olds mind think?

Seeing as this is a very long post, I will be ending this here. All I can say is congrats for getting this far!!! LOL...
Ros

Labels: classes, Izzy info, Stamp club

BG Boxer card class

I am teaching a card class at a LSS tomorrow (Debling in Design) using Basic Grey, Boxer 6 x 6 paper pads mainly. These aren't the cards that are being made in the class (I forgot to take photos of those before dropping them off). These are extras showing more ways the Boxer pp can be used.

This card cracks me up, pardon the pun... Probably because Bella has recently learnt how to say "cheeky" only she says it is "cheek-ee" and so I must call this card, "cheeky" for that reason. Even Nat had a bit of a laugh over it and that is not something he does often about my cards!

Materials list:

Stamps: Poste cartal

Ink: Close to cocoa, blush blossom

Cardstock: Blush blossom

Patterned paper: Basic Grey 6 x 6 paper pad

Other: Sponge daubers

A male happy birthday card with a tie... Inspired by my FIL, really. He works from home but never dresses up like that for working from home! He's a trackies man in his office. I just loved how "officey" the grey pp looked and went with it.

Materials list:

Stamps: Occasional Greetings
Ink: Going grey, basic black

Patterned paper: Basic Grey 6 x 6 paper pad
Other: Sponge daubers, Basic Grey buttons

My take on the US "onesie" going around... I can't remember what I called these suit things when the kids were small (and it wasn't all that long ago) so I am naming it a baby suit for now! LOL...

Materials list

Stamps: Unfrogettable, Short and sweet

Ink: Basic black
Patterned paper: Basic Grey 6 x 6 paper pad

Other: 1 3/8" circle punch, scallop punch, brads

Taking it easy here today. Kids in childcare and I managed to sprain my ankle yesterday nice and good. My armpits are so sore from the crutches I am hobbling around as much as possible and pushing myself around on my craft chair the rest of the time... LOL, at least I can put a little weight on it today... This is what I get for going outside when it is raining to put recycling in the bin!!!!

Cheers,

Ros

P.S. Back soon, well maybe tomorrow with pictures of my next card class I am teaching from home.

Labels: cards, Izzy info, Me

Christmas Candle

Okay so I am back to Christmas creations again!!!

Today we have a Christmas candle using stamps from the spring mini again (how I love it!!!) from the Season of Joy & Celebrate Everyday sets. Also used were the stampin' around markers and purely pomegranate double stitched ribbon. Yet another item I love. So glad I got the huge 48 colour pack! Never spoiled for a colour choice.

Been busy working on my FK entry. Was beginning to look like I wasn't going to get time to finish my entry as I am a super slow scrapper, I go away in one (yes ONE week) and still have swaps, packing and errands to run before that!

Best be off, house is quiet as the kids are all finally asleep and I don't want to spend all night on the computer!

Ros

Labels: OTP projects

Christmas Stamp by Mail Club!

I am excited to be able to bring you a brand new Christmas Club. You can be a local customer or one of my many, many, long distance customers. These clubs are for people who don't have ready access to in person classes and clubs at a time that suit them, or who prefer to work from home on projects themselves.

Here's how my versions will work:
This club will be operated entirely by mail/email and will run for three months commencing Tuesday 2nd September. Each month you will get at least 6 step by step card and gift tutorials projects designed by myself and my talented team, so that's 18 projects in total! We will be using three stamp sets:

Merry Merry
Season of Joy
Lovely as a Tree

(If you have one of those sets, don't worry as you can substitute any merchandise of the same value)

You can choose 2 options:

Option 1: Up Front: Purchase the 3 stamp sets upfront in one purchase and have the stamps sent directly to you from Stampin' Up! With this option you will receive free postage, so save yourself $17.85. In addition I will give you a free gift of 12 sheets of 6x6 assorted Christmas double sided designer series paper, and 12 Christmas tags stamped by me! This option will cost $146.85.
You can purchase this at any time after Tuesday September 2nd, right up to Christmas! You can also choose each month to purchase a matching embellishment pack for $10 which will be sent separately (as the stamps will be coming direct from the Stampin’ Up! warehouse). The embellishment pack will contain matching ribbon, cardstock and brads for your project but you are under no obligation to purchase this part if you have things at home you can use.

Each month I will email you at least 6 step by step projects (so you will receive at least 18 projects all up!) using that set and the matching embellishments. These projects will be exclusively designed by myself and my talented team (why get samples from one stamper when you can get them from several?) and won't be featured on our blogs. Please note that you are not paying anything for the ideas/instructions that come with this club. Option 2: Month by month: With this option, you are just committing to buy the current months stamp set, and can decide on a month by month basis if you want to buy the sets and projects. With each month you purchase, you will receive at least 6 step by step tutorials for Christmas cards and gifts.

September: (Merry Merry Set and FREE All about Christmas Jumbo Wheel if you purchase by September 30th). $45.95 plus $5.95 postage and handling = $51.90 plus optional $10 embellishment pack.

October (Season of Joy). $51.95 plus $5.95 postage and handling = $57.90 plus optional $10 embellishment pack.

November (Lovely as a Tree) $48.95 plus $5.95 postage and handling = $54.90 plus optional $10 embellishment pack.

All payments can be made by direct deposit, PayPal or Credit Card.

Interested in either of these clubs or have further questions? Email me today at [email protected] or call, and I will get the paperwork straight out to you!

Cheers,
Ros

P.S I'll be back tomorrow with a creation!

Labels: Stamp club

Sunday scraps

Today's card is made using the level 2 hostess set, spring solitude. I love this set and how the cute little birdie looks. Okay, so I have a thing for cute birdies like I do for owls.

Materials list:

Stamps: Spring Solitude

Inks: Only orange

Cardstock: Whisper white, wild wasabi, only orange

Other: Stampin' Around markers, tempting turquoise grosgrain ribbon, chocolate chip satin ribbon (spring mini catalogue), fire rhinestone brads, circle punch

Left over materials and a few extras used to make the tag.

Others: Jumbo eyelets, wild wasabi double stitched ribbon, tag punch

Off to check on my children, they are a little too quiet and after an episode with yogurt just before I am not prepared for another mess! Picture 3 bowls of yogurt, children supposedly eating them, yogurt some how ends up on 2 coats, which weren't being worn, yogurt on the floor near a bedroom, yogurt on a bedroom door (both no where near the kitchen) and yogurt bowls in the bathroom sink along with a chase of who can touch who with their dirty yogurt spoon. Thanks kids, that what I get for trying to do a blog entry. Now you might guess why I usually try to post at night time!

Ros

Labels: cards, Dribble