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

Stampin' Up! Giveback

Here's your chance to help!

Stampin’ Up! is committed to making a difference in our global communities and caring about people first. As part of our Making a Difference program we’re offering a product giveback opportunity to support organisations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic.

You can purchase the Share Sunshine PDF Download and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to COVID-19 efforts.

The Share Sunshine PDF Download is a digital stamp set that’s packed with both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing. You can use the download in your cardmaking and papercrafting projects. Simply print the imagery on cardstock and cut it out using our Paper Trimmer, punches, or dies.
Since we are physically distanced from each other, now is a perfect time to share sunshine with our friends and family by sending cards!

Visit the link to order & donate: https://covid19.stampinup.com/products/giving-back-intl-en

Stampin' Up! Roll a Picasso

With us being at home a lot more I am trying my hand at a some other crafts in my spare time. Just before Easter I tried a free painting class ran by Jen at Painty Hands. I recently tried another free class ran by Jen and it was a Roll a Picasso class. I tried my hardest to paint my roll a Picasso but was unsuccessful, so I turned to a medium I am more familiar with (cardstock) and made a version that was more “me”. So here is my version of Roll A Picasso Ros style. 
 

I used some very old (non Stampin' Up! stamps) in the background off my image and inked the stamp once and stamped it four times before I re-inked the stamp again (otherwise known as stamping off). Perfect when you want a faded image, each time you stamp the image again and again.

I've also used a couple of products that are on the Stampin' Up! last chance list: Journaling pens (for the eye), 1/2" circle punch for the left eye and the layering circle dies*
(*These items are not retiring but are being reconfigured with a new item number and name).

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


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! 


Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $15.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Card Stock A4 Smoky Slate [131291] $15.25	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [147113] $13.00
Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock [147014] $15.25	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $13.00	Pacific Point A4 Card Stock [116202] $15.25	Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad [147098] $13.00
Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay [131286] $15.25	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [147096] $13.00	Bermuda Bay Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144580] $7.75	Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock [121694] $15.25
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050] $13.00	Poppy Parade Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [146879] $7.75	Flirty Flamingo A4 Cardstock [141421] $15.25	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052] $13.00
Pumpkin Pie A4 Card Stock [108601] $15.25	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086] $13.00	Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock [121680] $15.25	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094] $13.00
1/2" (1.3 Cm) Circle Punch [119869] $10.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Journaling Pens [145480] $10.50	Layering Circles Dies [141705] $58.00
1-1/4" (3.2 Cm) Circle Punch [119861] $28.00	1-3/8" Circle Punch [119860] $28.00

Stampin' Up! Last Chance Products Lists

The annual last chance product list has been released. Grab your must have products now. Stock is limited with discounts up to 60% off!
Available while stocks last or until June 2nd, whichever comes first.

PDF list Annual Catalogue

PDF list January - June Mini Catalogue 

Grab what you want, while you can here: https://bit.ly/lastchanceshopping 


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?



Stampin' Up! Stamping Challenge #2 with Flourish Thinlits Dies

This colour challenge was posted on the international Stampin' Up! demonstrator group. It is Stamping Challenge #2 if you need some inspiration (a new one is posted each Friday, Australian time). The colours are Night of Navy, Pear Pizzazz and Pumpkin Pie.
You can use (or follow) the #keepstamping on social media.


I really struggled with this weeks stamping challenge, because in my head I saw the colour palette as a masculine. As you'll see, I did not create a masculine card at all! 


I recently re-inked my pumpkin pie inked and was having trouble getting a nice image when I stamped my "for you" stamp. I used my sponge dauber to "ink" up my stamp and get a lovely clear, crisp image. 

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


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! 


Label Me Bold Cling Stamp Set (English) [151631] $30.00	Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock [106577] $15.25	Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz [131290] $15.25	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086] $13.00
Pumpkin Pie A4 Card Stock [108601] $15.25	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Silver Foil-Edged Cards & Envelopes [147900] $17.50	Flourish Dies [141478] $49.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $8.75

Clearance Rack Updated

Stock up on brand new clearance rack items today and get up to 60% off. Shop early for the best selection. These items are while supplies last only, so get them before they’re gone! Shop here.

Stampin' Up! Tissue Paper Watercolour Technique ATC

For our ATC swap in February the theme was "tissue paper watercolour technique". I choose to use a colour combination from the Stampin' Up! colour coach, as I always find it inspiring when I am stuck!


I went with the highland heather, melon mambo and pumpkin pie colour combination. I have used it before here as well.


The texture this technique give is amazing, I can't wait to give it a go on a full sized card. My MIL gave my a bunch of old sewing patterns that I am itching to have a play with as well.  

Close up, so you can see more of the texture the tissue paper created


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


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! 



Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $15.25	Highland Heather A4 Cardstock [147010] $15.25	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] $13.00	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051] $13.00
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086] $13.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Thank You Die [146832] $31.00	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $12.00

Stampin' Up! Stamping Challenge #1 with Bonanza Buddies

This colour challenge was posted on the international Stampin' Up! demonstrator group. It is Stamping Challenge #1 if you need some inspiration (a new one is posted each Friday, Australian time). The colours are Terracotta Tile, Grapefruit Grove, Mango Melody, Daffodil Delight, Coastal Cabana and Bermuda Bay.
You can use (or follow) the #keepstamping on social media.


I have used Grapefruit Grove, Daffodil Delight, Coastal Cabana and Bermuda Bay on my z fold card (I also snuck in some smoky slate and whisper white as well.) A lot of the colours from the stamping challenge can be found in the birthday bonanza designer series paper which I used. 


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


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! 


Bonanza Buddies Bundle [153815] $67.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Card Stock A4 Smoky Slate [131291] $15.25	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [147113] $13.00
Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [147117] $13.00	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [147096] $13.00	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097] $13.00	Grapefruit Grove A4 Cardstock [146995] $15.25
Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad [147142] $13.00	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094] $13.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper [151313] $20.00
Stitched Rectangle Dies [148551] $61.00

Stampin' Up! Ornate Garden Suite Early Release

Make your creativity bloom with an exclusive early release from the upcoming 2020 - 2021 Stampin' Up! annual catalogue.
This is a beautiful product suite with 2 stamp sets, intricate floral dies, Designer Series Paper and embellishments.




You can view the ornate garden suite products here in my online store.