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

Colour Creations 2020 #6 - Bumblebee

Our sixth colour we are focusing on for the colour collections blog hop is "bumblebee" from the 2020 - 2022 in color collection. I have chosen bubblebee, merry merlot and flirty flamingo from the colour coach to work with today for my creation. 

I found today's colour challenge very hard to work with. Probably because of the trio of colours I had chosen but from the #stampinupcolor coach they seemed to be the easier ones for me to work with. After much deliberation and false starts I came up with today's card.
I have created a pencil from the bubblebee cardstock with the flirty flamingo for the eraser and the merry merlot for the pencil colour. I also added in silver foil for the metal edge of the eraser and crumb cake for the base of the pencil. 
My lined paper is a free download from here.
I used the well written dies to spell thank you and used my paper snips to alter thanks, into thank.
The bumble splotch is the oil spill look from geared up garage and the merry merlot dots are from comfort and hope stamp sets.


Inside card - I've used massive thanks on the inside as I love the wonderful variety of thank you sentiments it has. I went with a fairly general thank you sentiment as I have no need for this thank you card and plan on giving it away to someone who can give it to someone deserving. I think it is wonderfully suited to a teacher/childcare worker etc. 


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

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Massive Thanks Cling Stamp Set [152578] $38.00	Geared Up Garage Cling Stamp Set [148590] $37.00	Comfort & Hope Cling Stamp Set (English) [152509] $37.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00
Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad [147118] $13.00	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $15.25	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116] $13.00	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [147117] $13.00
Merry Merlot A4 Cardstock [147005] $15.25	Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad [147112] $13.00	Flirty Flamingo A4 Cardstock [141421] $15.25	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052] $13.00
Bumblebee A4 Cardstock [153082] $15.25	Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad [153116] $13.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $8.75
Well Written Dies [151816] $70.00

Colour Creations 2020 #5 - Blushing Bride

Our fifth colour we are focusing on for the colour collections blog hop is "blushing bride" from the subtles collection. I have chosen blushing bride, poppy parade and pumpkin pie from the colour coach to work with today for my creation. 
Here is my blushing bride card from 2018. 

For my card today, I am sharing one of the cards that was made in my techniques class last month. We used the tissue paper watercolour technique for the wild rose flowers and used my chosen colours from the colour coach. I think the colours blended beautifully together don't you? Who would have thought blushing bride, poppy parade  and pumpkin pie would blend so well?
Granny apple green and garden green are the two colours used for the leaves. In case you can't tell, I used old sewing patterns for my tissue paper but I selectively stamped so the majority of the wording/lines wouldn't be the focus of my image.
I also popped the centre of the flowers up for added visual interest. I stamped the whisper white background piece with the birch background stamp in crumb cake so it wasn't completely plain background. 
I have gone with a blank/no sentiment on the outside or inside of the card so it is perfect for any occasion (and I didn't want to cover up any of the pretty flowers on the card front!)


Inside card


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

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To A Wild Rose Photopolymer Stamp Set [149452] $45.00	Birch Cling Stamp [149256] $30.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116] $13.00
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [102059] $6.50	Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [147163] $6.50	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [119791] $6.50	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [105229] $6.50
Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock [124392] $15.25	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101] $13.00	Card Stock A4 Blushing Bride [131287] $15.25	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [147100] $13.00
Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131157] $6.50	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Wild Rose Dies [149547] $59.00

Colour Creations 2020 #4 - Blackberry Bliss

Our fourth colour we are focusing on for the colour collections blog hop is "Blackberry Bliss" from the regals collection. I have chosen blackberry bliss, gorgeous grape and balmy blue from the colour coach to work with today for my creation. 
Here is my blackberry bliss card from 2018. 

I personally find blackberry bliss a hard colour to work with (actually many of the regal colours!) and it is not a colour I use often!  In fact, my blackberry inkpad is still stiff and "new" to open which shows how little i actually use it. That is the best thing about these colour creations blog hops, it is challenging us to use colours we often shy away from.

Onto, todays card! I again used the best plaid builder die like I did last week but this week I made a thank you card. I do however think my colour combination would make a great masculine card (minus the bling!) as a shirt with the best plaid builder die or something like that. 
I have popped my plaid panel up on dimensions on my card base along with my sentiment. I used blackberry bliss and gorgeous grape stampin' write markers and the direct to rubber technique to colour my sentiment along with the massive thanks stamp set. 


Inside card - More of the massive thanks stamp. I think it is a very versatile thank you stamp set. I own other thank you stamp sets but I can see this particular set getting a lot of use in my cards and at classes. 


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

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Massive Thanks Cling Stamp Set [152578] $38.00	Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock [133682] $15.25	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092] $13.00	Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock [147011] $15.25
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099] $13.00	Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock [147007] $15.25	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $13.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00
Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $8.75	Best Plaid Builder Dies [152720] $77.00	Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] $56.00	Stitched Rectangles Dies [151820] $61.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $8.75	Regals Stampin' Write Markers [147155] $52.50	Brights Stampin' Write Markers [147157] $52.50

Colour Creations 2020 #3 - Bermuda Bay

Our third colour we are focusing on for the colour collections blog hop is "Bermuda Bay" from the brights collection. I have chosen bermuda bay, rich razzleberry and crushed curry from the colour coach to work with today for my creation.

Here is my bermuda bay card from 2018.

For today's card, I die cut the best plaid builder dies to create my background and used a die cut number from my electronic die cut machine to create a focal point. If you don't have a large enough number die (or electronic die cut machine) you can print your own number in a word processing program and hand cut your own number out of cardstock. I popped the number 3 up on dimensionals for a 3D effect (but it is almost impossible to tell from my photo!) I also used a sequin offcut as the stencil for the pattern on the number 3 (more details on that below). 


Close up of the card front and you can see where I popped the 3 up on dimensionals for the 3D effect


Inside card - I again used the number 3 and also added a sentiment from the Happiest of Birthdays stamp set


To get the dots on my number 3 cardstock, I used a negative piece of sequin offset and a sponge dauber. Much the same way as I would use a stencil or mask.


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

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Happiest Of Birthdays Cling Stamp Set (English) [152539] $33.00	Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay [131286] $15.25	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [147096] $13.00	Rich Razzleberry A4 Card Stock [119981] $15.25
Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad [147091] $13.00	Card Stock A4 Crushed Curry [131288] $15.25	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087] $13.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00
Best Plaid Builder Dies [152720] $77.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $9.00

Colour Creations 2020 #2 - Basic Gray

Our second colour we are focusing on for the colour collections blog hop is "Basic Gray" from the neutrals collection. I have chosen basic grey, pear pizzazz and poppy parade from the colour coach to work with today for my creation.

Here is my basic gray card from 2018. 

I stamped my poppy petals with the "splat" stamp from painted poppies (in poppy parade) and I love the variation in colour it provides for the flowers. I fussy cut each petal as the splat wasn't large enough to fit more than one petal. I also used it for the flower buds. I used the beautiful stitched lace die to create my basic gray background and its the first time I've given it a go. I look forward to using it a lot more in the future. I used tear and tape behind all my die cut elements to adhere the stitched lace basic gray cardstock onto the whisper white cardstock and when that wasn't possible I used small dots of Tombo adhesive.


Close up of the poppies


Inside card


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

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Painted Poppies Cling Stamp Set [151599] $40.00	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $15.25	Basic Gray A4 Card Stock [121689] $15.25	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] $13.00
Garden Green A4 Card Stock [108605] $15.25	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089] $13.00	Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz [131290] $15.25	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [147104] $13.00
Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock [121694] $15.25	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050] $13.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Poppy Moments Dies [151594] $64.00
Stitched Lace Dies [149625] $61.00	Adhesive Sheets [152334] $17.50

Colour Creations 2020 #1 - Balmy Blue

I'm back playing along with colour creations again this year with fellow team members of the Art with Heart team. I am hoping to get a lot more of the colours done that I did last year in 2018 (I thought it was last year!) but time will tell! I would also like to continue on with my own challenge from last year of using the colour coach again.... 

First up, we have balmy blue.
Here is my balmy blue card from 2018. 

I created a watercolored background on shimmery white cardstock in both balmy blue and granny apple green and used this to die cut with the many layered blossoms die. I kept the "negative" pieces to add colour and fill in the die cut outline. Using the same die cut, I cut it out again but this time in night of navy and used the “outline” for my inlaid/popped up petals to rest in. 

I finished off the card front with a sentiment from well said stamp set and some champagne rhinestone basic jewels.  


I like this angle of the card as it shows the watercoloured card better


I kept the inside of the card very simple (with the front of the card having a "for you" sentiment) so it can be used for practically any occasion. 


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

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Well Said Cling Stamp Set [148796] $77.00	Many Layered Blossoms Dies [153582] $78.00	Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock [106577] $15.25	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $13.00
Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock [147007] $15.25	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $13.00	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [147168] $6.50	Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [147163] $6.50
Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Shimmery White A4 Card Stock [121717] $17.50	Copper Foil Sheets [142020] $8.75	Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels [151193] $10.50

Stampin' Up! Outlined Stencilling Technique ATC

For our ATC swap in March the theme was "outlined stencilling technique". As I did with February ATC's, I once again choose to use a colour combination from the Stampin' Up! colour coach or at least I thought I was going to... when I went to write this post up I realised I used melon mambo and not lovely lipstick as the graphic shows! Whoops! I guess they were interchangeable at my desk at the time 😂
I went with lovely lipstick melon mambo, pineapple punch and basic gray for my colour combination. I have used lovely lipstick, pineapple punch and basic gray before here (because I seem to only use one of the three combinations off one card and use them again and again!)


I heat embossed the perfume bottle and the sentiment to allow it to stand out (and pop) from my stencilled background.

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. Please note, pattern party decorative mask is on the last chance list, along with lovely lipstick cardstock/inkpad and pineapple punch inkpad. Products on the last chance list are available while stocks last or till June 2nd (whichever comes first.)


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Dressed To Impress Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [151666] $31.00	Basic Gray A4 Card Stock [121689] $15.25	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] $13.00	Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock [119980] $15.25
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051] $13.00	Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin' Pad [147141] $13.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill [147277] $16.50
Versamark Pad [102283] $16.50	Heat Tool [129056] $50.00	Black Stampin' Emboss Powder [146956] $10.50	Pattern Party Decorative Masks [144103] $10.00
Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels [151193] $10.50	White Signo Uni-Ball Gel Pen [105021] $7.00

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.)
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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! Joseph's Coat ATC

Have you ever had a go at making ATC's (Artist Trading Cards?) I love making them, the smaller sizes and the challenge it provides me, not to mention, how they can easily be placed onto a card if you happen to make a few spare, like I try to do when I make them for our team swap (if I am not making them last minute!) The only problem with ATC's is photographing them for my blog! I find them much harder to photograph because they don't stand up like a card does and I have a bunch of them to share with you.

Our theme for May was Joesph's Coat and I love the colours I used (I did mention I am behind in sharing my ATC's!)
Although, when I am stumped for colours, I turn to my color coach Stampin' Up! provided and use it as my starting point. For my ATC's I obviously went with coastal cabana, melon mambo and gorgeous grape. I have used these colours before on another card as well. I seem to pick a trio of colours from a color coach and use it a few times!  
I made my Joseph's Coat pieces with a 1 1/2" circle and used the coastal cabana, melon mambo and gorgeous grape inks with night of navy ink to highlight to embossed sections. A basic rhinestone and silver glimmer cardstock add in a touch of bling. I also stamped the dotty stamp from birthday backgrounds on the coastal cabana cardstock in coastal cabana ink for a tone on tone look so the cardstock wasn't just plain looking but I could still keep the focus my Joseph's Coat piece.



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Painted Glass Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147461] $31.00	Birthday Backgrounds Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146446] $31.00	Rooted In Nature Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146482] $73.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $13.00	Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana [131302] $14.75	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097] $13.00	Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock [147011] $14.75
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099] $13.00	Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock [119980] $14.75	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051] $13.00	A4 Glossy White Cardstock [144241] $13.50
Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Silver Glimmer Paper [146960] $8.75	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $58.00	Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies [148551] $61.00
Sponge Brayers [141714] $14.00	1-1/2" Circle Punch [138299] $28.00	Heat Tool [129056] $50.00	Embossing Buddy [103083] $10.00
Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130] $8.75

Stampin' Up! Pulled String Card featuring Broadway Birthday Stamp Set

Did you know when you take classic ink refills and bakers twine you can make some really fun cards with some old books! That is the technique I used to make this birthday card featuring broadway birthday stamp set. I think it is a really fun playful card that works for many different ages!


Calypso coral colour coach:

Here's another card I made using the calypso coral color coach.
I must like the calypso coral, crushed curry and bermuda bay colour combination as I used the same selection on this card despite the color coach having 3 different colouring combinations. 


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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Broadway Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set [147067] $30.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay [131286] $15.25	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [147096] $13.00
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131156] $6.50	Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock [124392] $15.25	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101] $13.00	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [122934] $6.50
Card Stock A4 Crushed Curry [131288] $15.25	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131158] $6.50	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine [124262] $6.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $8.75