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

Delayed MMM

Today's MMM post has been delayed until tomorrow. I have spent the day at the hospital with my brother who is sick with a mystery illness.

Thanks to those that understand.

S.A.M Creative Challenge #11

Time for our 11th S.A.M creative challenge, to create a 3d item.

I am usually scheduled onto the 2nd challenge of the month but Sue Madex and I did a little swap. She was inspired to create a layout for the next challenge and I had begun working on this creation for my mum for mother's day. Usually, I am slack and leave my layouts etc. to the last minute but I must admit, it was nice being early this month. :D

This framed creation is along the lines of the mini book I made for the ESAD mother's day blog hop recently. I asked my kids questions about their Nanna and documented their responses. I also got them to each draw a picture of themselves with Nanna. Under the main 4" x 6" photo it lifts up to reveal Bella's drawing and a little mother's day message.

Some of the amusing answers were
What is her name?
Drew: Mum

How old is Nanna?
Josh: 52
Nikki: 81
Drew: 22
Bella: 3

Who are Nanna's children?
Drew: Us

What is Nanna's job?
Josh: Going to work and scrunch up the cans (she works in a scrap metal yard)
Nikki: She works at her work, she goes on the computer

With photo lifted up (open)
 

Some close up shots

Materials list:
Stamps: Organic outlines, occasional greetings 
Ink: Pretty in pink, pixie pink, basic black
Cardstock: Whisper white, pretty in pink, pixie pink, basic black
Punches: 1/2" circle, small tag, large tag
Accessories: Crop-o-dile, linen thread, 1/4" real red grosgrain ribbon, pretty in pink taffeta ribbon
Other: DMC cotton, button, printers tray frame

Art with Heart, "Celebrations" blog hop

It's blog hop time again!!! Today’s blog hop involves members from the "Art with Heart" team which is managed by Claire Daly. Only a small number of us are participating in todays blog hop but there is actually over 90 demonstrators  in the “Art with Heart” team  and we are spread all over Australia. If you wish to join the “Art with Heart” team, e-mail me for more details. We have a fantastic team forum, a business building club not to mention lots of friendly and supportive fellow demonstrators.

The "Art with Heart" team are running blog hops each and every month. (They are to be held on the first Saturday of the month.) Keep this in mind to come back and visit if you are not a regular visitor.

You may have just come from Kathryn Lowe's blog but if not, there is a link at the end of my post (and each post of those involved) and you will be able to make a complete journey to all of those demonstrators participating. If you leave a comment on all of the blogs, e-mail Nikki at [email protected] and you will be in the draw to win some lovely blog candy. 

Note: There is a deadline of 72 hours to enter for the blog candy, (finishing at 6am AEDST, Tuesday 8th of June, 2010) and only non SU demos are eligible to win. Please don’t feel discouraged to comment if you are a fellow demo or if the blog candy contest has closed as I love comments from all my visitors.

For Art with Hearts fifth blog hop, we are focusing on "Celebrations". Nothing says a celebration to me other than a birthday. With my son's 7th birthday coming up next month, I thought it was perfect timing to make him a card (and have it completed by his birthday!)

Materials list: 

Stamps: Outlined for fun, owl together now, calender alphabet and numbers

Ink: Basic black, versamark, bashful blue, pumpkin pie, riding hood red

Cardstock: Pumpkin pie (textured), riding hood red, bashful blue, so saffron (textured), whisper white

Accessories: Black embossing power, mat pack, crystal effects, on board chipboard elements, small star punch, washington apple designer series paper

Take your time to enjoy all of the lovely creations that everyone has created for your viewing pleasure. I hope it is an inspirational journey for you. 

Click here to stop by the next blog on the tour, the lovely Tina Gillespie from SA.

I am including a list of all the lovely other 11 demonstrators participating in the blog hop so if you run into any trouble viewing pages, you can still move onto the next person.

For those who have never viewed a blog hop before, there is no beginning or end, it is a full circle so you can begin anywhere!

Tina Gillespie www.scissorspapercard.blogspot.com  
Christine Blain www.christineblain.typepad.com 
Judy May www.judymay.typepad.com
Sue Madex www.madexcreations.com 
Nikki Sadler www.inkyart.com.au
Alisha Watson  www.ratherbstampin.typepad.com
Di Dunk www.stampartbydi.typepad.com

Kathryn Mangelsdorf www.klm55.blogspot.com   
Tanja Westwood www.tanjawestwood.typepad.com
Kathryn Lowe www.katlodesigns.com

Sketch Friday Frenzy #3

Friday again, how fast the week can fly sometimes and how slow it can drag other days! :D Today's sketch is designed by Kathryne Knowles.

 

So it seems with each sketch so far, I can't work with it in it's original form. I rotated the sketch to make my sample. My brayered background was in lie of the 3 coloured stripes and my birds and moon make up the two butterflies.

Remember to stop by and check out everyone else's take using the sketch.

Angela Walters

Brenda Taylor

Connie Smith

Kathryne Knowles

Kelli Waters

Kim Innis

Melinda Couden

Nancy Legate

Pam Browne

Tammy Baldwin

Tina Taves 

Drop by tomorrow to see what I have made for the Art with Heart team blog hop!

Materials list:
Stamps: Bird on a branch, sweet little sentiments
Ink: So saffron, summer sun, barely banana, versamark
Cardstock: Glossy white, basic black, whisper white
Punches: 1 3/8" circle
Accessories: 1/4" tempting turquoise grosgrain ribbon, ink refills: bashful blue, tempting turquoise, night of navy, black embossing powder, brayer

May MMM pdf

As mentioned in yesterday's post here is the May, Making Merry Monday pdf available to purchase.

 $6 for the instructions for 5 "punch art" cards featured in May. 
Purchase the tutorial by clicking on the BUY NOW button and make payment using PayPal and I will e-mail the tutorial to you.

If you also wish to order any of the materials I have used to create May's MMM cards, contact me.

Deals of the week

For each week in June, Stampin' Up! are offering some amazing deals. Each deal lasts for a limited time only.

The weeks deals are:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
112081	152	Scallop Square punch	$30.95	$20.12
109183	153	Trio Flower punch	$30.95	$20.12
110711	153	Boho Blossoms punch	$30.95	$20.12
114889	n/a*	Scallop Oval punch	$30.95	$20.12

*From Carryover flyer

The timing of this deal is perfect, I have used some of the above listed punches in my Making Merry Monday May pdf file (remember, it was all about punch art).

If anyone wants to purchase a scallop square, trio flower, boho blossoms or scallop oval punch at a over 30% off, contact me you place your order. To qualify for the special pricing, orders need to be into me by 9pm EST 8th of June.