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

Stampin' Up! Criss Cross Lattice Card with Thoughtful Expressions

Hi and welcome to another round of the colour creations blog hop. 
For this weeks blog hop, we are focusing on the colour, summer splash.

If you happen to like the new in colours, you can get four FREE in color products when you join Stampin' Up! in May. Contact me for more details.

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 summer splash, soft sea foam and calypso coral from the colour coach to work with. 

My card today was inspired by Bibi Cameron, she created a stunning lattice card and I couldn't help CASE it.
I created my criss cross lattice out of soft sea foam cardstock and used the Hummingbird from Thoughtful Expressions stamp set. I coloured it in with basic colouring using Stampin' Blends. I hand cut the grass from granny apple green cardstock and used the celebrate die from wanted to say dies to add a sentiment to the card. I finished off the card front with some basic rhinestone jewels.
Unusually for me, I left the inside of the card completely blank. I didn't want anything peaking through the front of the card and I didn't want to hide it behind the elements on the card front either.


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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.

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

Thoughtful Expressions Cling Stamp Set (English) [162815] $44.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $14.00	Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock [124392] $20.25	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101] $15.75	Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154881] $19.25	Soft Sea Foam A4 Cardstock [147012] $20.25
Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad [147102] $15.75	Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock [147014] $20.25	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $15.75	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885] $19.25	Summer Splash A4 Cardstock [163798] $20.25	Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad [163809] $15.75
Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [163826] $19.25	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882] $19.25	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $23.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $227.00	Wanted To Say Dies [161594] $68.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $10.50
Adhesive Sheets [152334] $20.25

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Stampin' Up! Trusty Tools Painters Theme Birthday Card

Hi and welcome to another round of the colour creations blog hop. 
For this weeks blog hop, we are focusing on the colour, shy shamrock.

If you happen to like the new in colours, you can get four FREE in color products when you join Stampin' Up! in May. Contact me for more details. 

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 shy shamrock, misty moonlight and pecan pie from the colour coach to work with. 

I have created a painting themed birthday card using the brush from trusty tools. I used this brush to make a tone on tone background in Shy Shamrock and have it mimic the painting of the watercolored strip in Misty Moonlight ink. I also tried to create a "painted" Happy Birthday from Wanted to Say dies in which I used the Shy Shamrock Stampin' Up! Blends. I found this colour combination very challenging this week and my card went through many changes before I settled on its finished design I was happy with.
 
With envelope


Close up


Inside card


Up next we have Kathryn Ruddick. 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.
 
Live in Australia? Click on the products below to purchase them today! 

Trusty Tools Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [163274] $42.00	Softly Said Cling Stamp Set (English) [162906] $44.00	Shy Shamrock A4 Cardstock [163796] $20.25	Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin Pad [163808] $15.75	Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [163825] $19.25	Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock [153086] $20.25
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118] $15.75	Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [153108] $19.25	Pecan Pie A4 Cardstock [161726] $20.25	Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665] $15.75	Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154886] $19.25	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $23.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $227.00	Wanted To Say Dies [161594] $68.00	Adhesive Sheets [152334] $20.25	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475] $19.25

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Stampin' Up! Sympathy Card with Simply Zinnias Stamp Set

Hi and welcome to another round of the colour creations blog hop. 
For this weeks blog hop, we are focusing on the colour, pretty in pink.

If you happen to like the new in colours, you can get four FREE in color products when you join Stampin' Up! in May. Contact me for more details. 

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 pretty in pink, blackberry bliss and smoky slate from the colour coach to work with. I have created a sympathy card using the stunning simply zinnia stamp set with the everyday details dies. I coloured in the zinnia with Stampin' Blends and used the partial die cutting technique to leave the stems of the flowers attached as I die cut the circle die. I ran the everyday details die through the my Stampin' Cut and Emboss on my pretty in pink cardstock so it wasn't completely plain. I also used another die from the same set for the sentiment which is from Something Fancy stamp set. I finished off my card with some pearls. 


With envelope


Close up


Inside card


Up next we have Sharon Davern. 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.

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

Simply Zinnia Cling Stamp Set (English) [163472] $44.00	Something Fancy Cling Stamp Set (English) [160416] $41.00	Thoughtful Expressions Cling Stamp Set (English) [162815] $44.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $14.00	Pretty In Pink A4 Cardstock [163794] $20.25	Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin Pad [163807] $15.75
Pretty In Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [163824] $19.25	Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [163827] $19.25	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883] $19.25	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885] $19.25	Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock [133682] $20.25	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092] $15.75
Card Stock A4 Smoky Slate [131291] $20.25	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [147113] $15.75	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $23.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $227.00	Everyday Details Dies [162864] $60.00	Layering Circles Dies [151770] $61.00
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels [158987] $13.25

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Stampin' Up! Garden Gate Split Card with Simply Zinnia Dies

Hi and welcome to another round of the colour creations blog hop. 
For this week's blog hop, we are focusing on the colour, petunia pop, the second of the newest in colours.

If you happen to like the new in colours, you can get four FREE in color products when you join Stampin' Up! in May. Contact me for more details. 

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 petunia pop, daffodil delight and old olive from the colour coach to work with. 

I have used the Simply Zinnia Dies and the Simply Said stamp set on my Garden Gate Split Card. If you are going to make your own Gate Split Card, make sure to use Basic White Thick Cardstock for extra stability. I inked the edges of each piece of cardstock of all the die cuts for added depth and dimension. The rhinestone basic jewels were the perfect finishing touch I think. 


Close up


Inside card - I made an extra flower (that mimicked the bottom flower as best as I could) and I tried to adhere it in the same place inside the card so it is hidden behind the gate when the card is closed


With envelope


Up next we have Sharon Davern. 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.

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

Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [163756] $30.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $14.00	Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock [121680] $20.25	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094] $15.75	Old Olive A4 Card Stock [106576] $20.25	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090] $15.75
Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock [147007] $20.25	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $15.75	Petunia Pop A4 Cardstock [163802] $20.25	Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad [163811] $15.75	Berry Burst A4 Cardstock [144249] $20.25	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [147143] $15.75
Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230] $19.75	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $23.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $227.00	Simply Zinnia Dies [163479] $58.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $10.50

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Stampin' Up! Simply Zinnia Dies Mother's Day Card

I celebrated Mother's Day with my mum yesterday and this is the card I made her. I hadn't actually used the Simply Zinnia Dies before I made this card but I loved playing with them. Watch out for more cards featuring the dies soon.

I embossed the background of the azure afternoon cardstock with the Zinnia 3D embossing folder and using a variety of the Simply Zinnia Dies with to create my card. The adhesive sheets made creating this card very easy as all my die cuts have the adhesive on the back. I inked the edges of all my die cuts for definition and the sentiment is from a kit called Sentimental Rose and on a die cut from Nested Essentials Dies


Close up


Inside card


If you want to grab any of the products I have mentioned, 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.)
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Live in Australia? Click on the products below to purchase them today!

Sentimental Rose* Card Kit (English) [156972] $39.00	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101] $15.75	Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock [124392] $20.25	Peach Pie A4 Cardstock [163800] $20.25	Peach Pie Classic Stampin Pad [163810] $15.75	Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock [147014] $20.25
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $15.75	Azure Afternoon A4 Cardstock [161728] $20.25	Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad [161663] $15.75	Petunia Pop A4 Cardstock [163802] $20.25	Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad [163811] $15.75	Early Espresso A4 Card Stock [121686] $20.25
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $15.75	Adhesive Sheets [152334] $20.25	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $227.00	Simply Zinnia Dies [163479] $58.00	Nested Essentials Dies [161597] $60.00	Zinnia 3 D Embossing Folder [163337] $19.25
Versamark Pad [102283] $16.75	Heat Tool [129056] $56.00	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [165679] $37.00

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New Kits Added to the Online Store

Hello Hollyhocks Kit - a non stamping kit with 9 cards in 3 designs 
With colourful hollyhock designs, this kit’s all-occasion cards can help you send a friendly hello or a note of thanks to flower-loving friends and loved ones.
Shop the Hello Hollyhocks Kit, $25 in my online store. 

City Sights Kit - a stamping kit with 8 cards in 2 designs (stamp set is images only, greetings are pre-printed)
Featuring artistic cityscape designs in neutral colours, this kit has a masculine charm, and is great to anyone dreaming of big city skylines. Craft like an artist using the different elements from this kit.
Shop the City Sights Kit, $37 in my online store. 

May Host Code
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! Attention Shoppers Cut and Flip Card

Hi, we are starting a new round of colour creations blog hops and I am trying to get back into the swing of my weekly colour creations cards again. 
For this weeks blog hop, we are focusing on the colour, peach pie.
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 peach pie, calypso coral and misty moonlight from the colour coach to work with. 

I have created a cut and flip card, I cut a section off the front of the card and I rotated that cut off piece 90°and adhered it back in place onto the card as the panel the shopping trolley/cart sits on and also has a faux silk panel for texture. On the flap I adhered a piece of Peach Pie Unbounded Beauty DSP which matched really well with the calypso coral cardstock. To bring in more misty moonlight onto my card, I added in card flap under the shopping trolley/cart. It is also a great place to put a gift card once the card is fully opened up (if I choose at a later date). I did choose to leave my card with no sentiment, although a birthday sentiment would work great with this card but I feel leaving it blank means if you need to cheer someone one up, this card is perfect.


Close up


Misty Moonlight card flap


Inside card


With envelope


Up next we have Christine Blain. 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.

May Stampin' News

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

May Promotions



Brand new annual catalogue is now live. 
Click here to download the catalogue or shop online here. 


Hands down, the very best value you’ll find with Stampin’ Up!, both in saving money and opportunity, is the Starter Kit.

For the month of May, you’ll get FOUR free In Color products, plus your choice of $235 worth of products including free shipping and free business supplies for $169.
Not to mention all the fun of being part of Stampin’ Up!’s creative community and my team!

For more details click here. 


We have one new kit month so far this month, the other has been delayed. 


With colourful hollyhock designs, this kit’s all-occasion cards can help you send a friendly hello or a note of thanks to flower-loving friends and loved ones.
Shop the Hello Hollyhocks Kit, $25 in my online store. 

May Host Code
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?