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

Stampin' Up! Double Point Card with Shaving Cream Technique and Gorgeously Made Dies

Hi and welcome to another round of the colour creations blog hop. 
For this weeks blog hop, we are focusing on the colour, blackberry bliss.
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 blackberry bliss, lemon lolly and fresh freesia from the colour coach to work with. 

I probably write this time I do the blackberry bliss colour challenge... blackberry bliss is one of my least favourite colours (along with cajun craze) and both of them stayed with the colour refresh we had earlier this year! I rarely ever use this colour and to be honest on when it matches DSP or comes up in one of my cardstock swatches. 
I have created a Double Point Card and made my own DSP with Shaving Cream Technique, and also used the Gorgeously Made Dies. I embossed the background lemon lolly cardstock with Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder and used the Something Fancy Dies for the leaf from Gorgeously Made Dies to rest on. The sentiment is from Inked & Tiled stamp set.     

Close up


Inside card - I kept the inside quite simple with a strip of shaving cream DSP and another die cut leaf


With decorated envelope - again another strip of shaving cream DSP 


Up next we have Theresa Gerrard. 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 blackberry bliss creations 2022, 2021, 2020 & 2018.

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

Inked & Tiled Cling Stamp Set (English) [161158] $47.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $11.50	Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock [133682] $17.50	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092] $15.75	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [133648] $8.75	Fresh Freesia A4 Cardstock [155614] $17.50
Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad [155611] $15.75	Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [155612] $8.75	Lemon Lolly A4 Cardstock [161729] $17.50	Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad [161666] $15.75	Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [161671] $8.75	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $18.50
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $223.00	Gorgeously Made Dies [161202] $56.00	Something Fancy Dies [160424] $49.00	Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder [156505] $19.25	Adhesive Sheets [152334] $20.25	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $10.50

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Stampin' Up! Masterfully Made DSP This or That Cards with Nature's Prints

Hi and welcome to another round of the colour creations blog hop. 
For this weeks blog hop, we are focusing on the colour, berry burst.
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 berry burst, coastal cabana and daffodil delight from the colour coach to work with. 

I have made a fractured/faux shutter card for todays Berry Burst blog hop. I started off with the happy birthday card and wasn't loving it (I think because it was so white with the strips and the centre panel) so I made a second version and added in coastal cabana strips and a daffodil delight matt and love that so much more. I think it pops and adds the wow I was wanting. I didn't want to pull apart the first card and ruin it and be left with no card so I thought you may like to see a little of my crafting thinking process of how when it doesn't quite work for me the first time round, how I add to a card (or in this card re do the entire card) till I am happy with it. 
I used Masterfully Made DSP and the floral image is from Nature's Prints stamp set. I coloured the flower in with daffodil delight stampin' blends and used a retired coastal cabana resin dot in the centre of the flower. The sentiment is stamped on a banner from Gorgeously Made dies. 

This or that? Which do you like better?


Inside card - cards are the same inside 


With envelope - envelopes are the same so I only photographed with my preferred card



Did you know that there is a 24 hour stamp set on today? It ends at 11.59pm this evening but you can purchase the Nature's Prints stamp set, Inked & Tiled stamp set and Something Fancy stamp set and ANY stamp set from the annual catalogue that is not a host stamp set for 15% off! 

Also, don't forget about Bonus Days. For every $90 you spend in an order, you'll earn a $9 coupon code that you can redeem in August.

Up next we have Theresa Gerrard. 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 berry burst creation here.

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

Nature's Prints Cling Stamp Set (English) [158793] $44.00	Inked & Tiled Cling Stamp Set (English) [161158] $47.00	Something Fancy Cling Stamp Set (English) [160416] $41.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $11.50	Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana [131302] $17.50	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097] $15.75
Berry Burst A4 Cardstock [144249] $17.50	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [147143] $15.75	Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock [121680] $17.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094] $15.75	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883] $17.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $18.50
Masterfully Made 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161192] $21.75	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $223.00	Gorgeously Made Dies [161202] $56.00

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15% off annual catalogue stamps July 19th

Do you find yourself staring at multiple stamp sets and can’t decide which one to get?
On Wednesday July 19th, 2023, you can get those sets you’ve been wanting at a 15% discount. This is a deal you don't want to miss! The 24 Hour Stamp Sale will only last for one day, so make sure you are ready to shop ‘til you drop! It’s time to expand your collection! 


Don't forget about Bonus Days. For every $90 you spend in an order, you'll earn a $9 coupon code that you can spend on an order in August. 
There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn! 
Shop online here.

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! Level Complete Triple Fold Card

Hi and welcome to another round of the colour creations blog hop. 
For this weeks blog hop, we are focusing on the colour, basic gray.
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 basic gray, daffodil delight and lemon lime twist from the colour coach to work with. As the colour challenge wasn't enough, I made this card as a class sample and for my nephew's 11th birthday as well!
I created my own DSP using lemon lime twist cardstock and the level complete step set to create the strips on the right hand side of the card (and the inside). I stamped the strips in lemon lime twist ink in full strength and also second generation stamping for the two tone look. I also created the DSP style panel on the left hand side of the card using the two controller images in the level complete stamp set with basic gray ink. I used real red, lemon lime twist, daffodil delight and tahitian tide stampin blends to colour in the controller buttons. I completed the card with another controller that I fussy cut out and raised a leveled up banner on daffodil delight cardstock that sits atop a belly band. 


Close up


Inside card - finished off the card with a happy birthday sentiment from level complete stamp set and another controller image


With envelope


Up next we have Theresa Gerrard. 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 basic gray creations 2022, 2021, 2020 &  2018.

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

Level Complete Cling Stamp Set (English) [161563] $42.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $11.50	Basic Gray A4 Card Stock [121689] $17.50	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] $15.75	Lemon Lime Twist A4 Cardstock [144250] $17.50	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [147145] $15.75
Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161682] $17.50	Tahitian Tide Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [159221] $17.50	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154899] $17.50	Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock [121680] $17.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094] $15.75	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883] $17.50
Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $18.50

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July Stampin News

Hey! It's July sixth and we are in the middle of school holidays here in Melbourne, Victoria. I've still got two high school kids so a break from the early school mornings is a blessing. Who doesn't like a sleep in! 

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

July Promotions


Bonus Days are back!
When you shop between 6th - 31st July and spend $90, you will earn a $9 coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them in August. 
There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn! 


We have new product added to the Online Exclusives line! Great if you like to get a head start on your Christmas cards or you are doing a Christmas in July!

Things to note about the Online Exclusives:

• If you can find the product online, then it is available to order
• If you find the product online, but it says "currently unavailable", the item will be restocked at some point
• If you cannot find the product online, it has sold out and will no longer be available

I'm suggesting, if you see something you like, don't wait. Get it while you can!


The clearance rack has been refreshed with new goodies. Products are up to 60% off. 
Shop the clearance rack here in my online store.


New kit added to the online store


Blossom wishes kit
Celebrate your friends with special slimline cards from the Blossom Wishes Kit! The slimline card fronts are embossed, which makes for a unique paper craft base. Add layers to your card with the pre-printed and die cut elements! This kit comes with a variety of die cuts: vellum blossoms, branches with foil detailing, sentiments, background shapes, and peek-throughs. Skip the prep work and get straight to crafting with the latest addition to the Kits Collection. Each kit comes with printed sentiments in Dutch, English, French, and German. 

Kit includes:
*Predesigned projects 
*Step-by-step instructions
*Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
*Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
*Folded card size: 8-1/2" x 3-1/2" (21.6 x 8.9 cm), 6-1/4" x 3-1/4" (15.9 x 8.3 cm)
* Cost $23

Shop the Blossom Wishes Kit here in my online store

July Host Code for Online Orders

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! Artistically Inked Woven Background Just a Note Card

Hi and welcome to another round of the colour creations blog hop. 
For this weeks blog hop, we are focusing on the colour, balmy blue. 
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 balmy blue, parakeet party and highland heather from the colour coach to work with. 

For my card I created a background using the distressed glue technique and applied balmy blue ink over the basic white background using a blending brush. I cut the cardstock up into 1/4" strips and inked all the edges for added definition. I weaved the strips into a background piece for my highland heather artistically inked floral images to sit on. I added in some crushed curry floral centre pieces because it needed something in the middle of the flowers. Each flower is finished off with parakeet party leaves and I added a sprig of leaves die cut from gold foil. The sentiment is from inked and tiled. 


With envelope


Close up


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 balmy blue creations 2022, 2021, 2020 & 2018.

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

Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set [154542] $42.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $11.50	Inked & Tiled Cling Stamp Set (English) [161158] $47.00	Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad [159208] $15.75	Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock [147007] $17.50	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $15.75
Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] $15.75	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087] $15.75	Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230] $15.75	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $18.50	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $8.75	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $223.00
Artistic Dies [155371] $61.00	Blending Brushes [153611] $23.00

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