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

Stampin' Up! Fixing Up The Old With The New

Back in 2007, I made a count down tree for my kids to count down how many days to Christmas. Over the years somehow, we have lost one of the double sided numbers (the 4 and the 5) and it has made for an interesting countdown.


With Christmas finished and when I was packing the decorations and tree away I decided it was as good a time as any to fix the missing number problem. Only issue is, I no longer have any of the Cool Caribbean cardstock or inkpad (in color 2007 - 2008) so I improvised with pool party instead. It isn't a perfect match of course but it will do for something we use approx. 30 days a year!

I also no longer have the weathered background stamp I used to stamp the original numbers with but I can tell you that there is a crackled paint background stamp coming in the occasions catalogue (released January 3rd, 2019) that would be a great substitute. If you live in Australia and don't have a copy of the Occasions catalogue (and sale-a-bration brochure) and would like one, click here to fill out the request a catalogue brochure and I will send you one.


Shop now in my online store and 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.)
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Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391] $14.75

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107] $13.00

Merry Christmas To You

Sending Christmas wishes to all my blog readers and sharing a quick and simple Christmas card. I hope everyone has a safe and happy holidays and enjoys the time they spend with family and friends.

As with everyone I think, time has run away from me and I meant to share this earlier but it's here now!

Shop now in my online store and 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?


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

Half Full Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144999] $38.00	Old Olive A4 Card Stock [106576] $14.75	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090] $13.00	Real Red A4 Card Stock [106578] $14.75
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $13.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Under The Mistletoe Designer Series Paper [146921] $19.25	Gold Glimmer Paper [146958] $8.75
Big Shot [143263] $159.00	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $58.00	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $50.00

Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack Updated

The Clearance rack has been updated with new bargains. My number one pick would be the Petal Passion Memories & More Card Pack for $7! Perfect for scrapbooking memories but also for card making. 

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Just a tip: If you want to see the newest items that have been uploaded, selected sort by newest on the right hand side under the clearance rack banner.

Art With Heart Colour Creations Blog Hop - #28 Melon Mambo

Our twenty eighth colour we are focusing on for the colour collections blog hop is melon mambo from the brights collection. I have chosen melon mambo, mango melody and pool party from the color coach to work with today.

I've used the amazing new beauty abounds cling mount stamp set and butterfly beauty thinlets dies from the beauty abounds bundle from the upcoming occasions  catalogue that is released on January 3rd, 2019. Isn't the butterfly thinlets amazing? I didn't on this card but in future, I will be die cutting the butterflies with the multipurpose adhesive sheets on the back (of the cardstock) to make them much easier to adhere in place, as sticking the finer details of the butterflies down was interesting! 
I also used one of the many textured stamps from timeless textures to add some interest to the mango melody cardstock which is a great way to add the look of texture but without any bulk. 


I've decorated the inside of the card using the larger of the two butterflies that I have trimmed down with my paper snips (so it is not so large!) I have left the inside sentiment free as with the card being a for you card, I wanted to keep it neutral for any occasion. 


Catherine is hosting the colour creations blog hop each week and she has links for all the other ladies participating. 

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

Stampin' Up! Year-End Closeout

Today Stampin' Up! gave us a sneak peek at the products that will be gone for good when the 2018 Holiday Catalogue is finished on January 2nd, 2019. That means you should grab the items you want now, as when they are gone, they'll be gone forever. Starting today, the holiday catalogue retiring items are offered on a "while supplies last" basis - and I don't want you to miss out. 

The Year-End Closeout is broken into two categories: 
Retiring Favourites
and
Discounted items


Retiring Favourites is made up of all the 2018 Holiday Catalogue products that will not be offered once stock is sold out. 
Click here to check out all the retiring favourites in my online store.


Discounted items is made up of includes lots of great products that are discounted during the Year-End Closeout including select retiring products AND some overstocked items from the 2018 Annual Catalogue.
Click here to check out all the discounted products in my online store.


Use the monthly hostess code when shopping online if you order is over $75 to receive a thank you gift from me.

Stampin' Up! Cocktail Happy Birthday Card

When you mix cocktails with better together stamp set you get a fun, cheerful birthday card for a birthday girl ready to party right? This card was made as a custom order for a lady who loves cocktails. It would also work well as a 18th or 21st birthday card.


Inside card


It was fun to work with a bundle of bright, vibrant colours. 


Shop now in my online store and 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?

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

Bubble Over Photopolymer Stamp Set [145868] $30.00	Better Together Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141736] $64.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $13.00	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $14.75
Old Olive A4 Card Stock [106576] $14.75	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090] $13.00	Lemon Lime Twist A4 Cardstock [144250] $14.75	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [147145] $13.00
Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock [147007] $14.75	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $13.00	Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock [147011] $14.75	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099] $13.00
Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock [121694] $14.75	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050] $13.00	Flirty Flamingo A4 Cardstock [141421] $14.75	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052] $13.00
Mango Melody A4 Cardstock [147013] $14.75	Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad [147093] $13.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177] $19.25
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $8.75	Big Shot [143263] $159.00	Bottles & Bubbles Framelits Dies [145663] $49.00