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

Stampin' Up! Gorgeous Leaves For You Card

Today, we have week 16 of the colour creations blog hop. We have returned to the traditional blog hop like a circle, for this new round so we hop you enjoy blog hoping round to everyone's blog. You may have found me via Kate Morgan's blog. If not that's ok! Hi and welcome! 

For this weeks blog hop, we are focusing on the colour, early espresso. 
I have chosen early esspresso, coastal cabana and garden green from the colour coach to work from this week. 
My card today was CASED from the July - December 2021 mini catalogue, page 70 ©2020 Stampin' Up!® or I have it shown just below.


I have stamped the leaves from gorgeous leaves stamp set in garden green and coastal cabana and die cut them out with intricate leaves dies. I also die cut out other leaf shapes in garden green, coastal cabana and cherry cobbler. Branches were cut in early espresso and a large maple shaped leaf in brushed metallic cardstock. Playful alphabet dies were die cut with foam adhesive sheets on the back so they would be popped up on the card. Remember when using fine die cuts, use adhesive sheets to make them easy to adhere in place. The brushed metallic adhesive backed dots were added as the finishing touch to the card front. 


Close up/side view


Inside card - The dotted stamp is stamped with the first impression stamped off on scrap paper and then the second on the basic white cardstock (so a lighter image appears). A stamped leaf and die cut finishes off the inside of the card.    


Up next we have Diane Furniss. 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 early espresso creations here and here.

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Gorgeous Leaves Bundle [158609] $77.25	Early Espresso A4 Card Stock [121686] $15.25	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $13.00	Garden Green A4 Card Stock [108605] $15.25
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089] $13.00	Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana [131302] $15.25	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097] $13.00	Cherry Cobbler A4 Card Stock [121681] $15.25
Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $17.00	Brushed Metallic Cardstock [153524] $26.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $209.00	Adhesive Sheets [152334] $17.50
Foam Adhesive Strips [141825] $14.00	Playful Alphabet Dies [152706] $59.00	Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots [156506] $15.75

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Stampin' Up! Triple Point For You Card with Be Dazzling Speciality Paper and Camouflage Technique

Today, we have week 12 of the colour creations blog hop. We have returned to the traditional blog hop like a circle, for this new round so we hop you enjoy blog hoping round to everyone's blog. You may have found me via Kate Morgan's blog. If not that's ok! Hi and welcome! 

For this weeks blog hop, we are focusing on the colour, coastal cabana.
I have chosen coastal cabana, melon mambo and gorgeous grape from the colour coach to work from this week. 

For today's card, I have chosen to create a a triple point card. It is a top folding card and with the edges you cut off, you use them to decorate the front and create the triple points on the card front. I used the timeworn type 3D embossing folder to add some texture to the coastal cabana cardstock on the card front and embellished it with elegant faceted gems. I have used the playful alphabet dies with the be dazzling speciality paper and the speciality paper is free with any purchase of $90+ during sale-a-bration (August 3rd - September 30th). I created a camouflage background for inside the card with my colour coach colours. As I made a for you card, I left the inside of the card, blank with no sentiment. 


Close up


With decorated envelope


Inside card


Up next we have Rachel Palmieri. 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 coastal cabana creations here and here.

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

Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $15.25	Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana [131302] $15.25	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097] $13.00	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099] $13.00
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051] $13.00	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $17.00	Be Dazzling 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Paper [156629] $0.00	Elegant Faceted Gems [152464] $13.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $209.00	Playful Alphabet Dies [152706] $59.00	Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder [156505] $17.50

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Stampin' Up! Diagonal Triangle Fold For You Card featuring Punch Party and Forever Fern bundle

Today's card is a fun fold diagonal triangle for you card featuring the punch party stamp set and forever fern bundle. I've also used the forever greenery designer series paper and flowers for every season designer series papers. That's a lot isn't it!


Inside card

Did you know that you can get the Punch Party stamp set for FREE during sale-a-bration? It's a host stamp set available if you host a party, combine orders with friends or place a big order yourself. $500 in orders will get you this stamp set for FREE. 
If you want to grab any of the products I have mentioned, I have included a shopping list at the end of the post. 


Get FREE products when you SHOP, HOST, or JOIN during sale-a-bration.
All the sale-a-bration details here. 


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! 


Forever Fern Bundle (English) [154094] $94.50	Punch Party Host Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [155300] $0.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Shaded Spruce A4 Cardstock [147006] $15.25
Just Jade A4 Cardstock [153084] $15.25	Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad [153115] $13.00	Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz [131290] $15.25	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [147104] $13.00
Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad [147102] $13.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper [152492] $20.00	Flowers For Every Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152486] $20.00
Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $8.75	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $209.00	Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] $56.00	Double Oval Punch [154242] $31.00
Linen Thread [104199] $8.75

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Stampin' Up! introduces Quite Curvy Bundle, Christmas Curvy Stamp Set and Classic Christmas DSP

Stampin' Up! have released some new products this month, which include a beautiful bundle called Quite Curvy, which is an early release from the January - June 2021 Mini Catalogue, as well as two limited release items. The limited release items are: Curvy Christmas stamp set (which coordinates with the dies in the Quite Curvy bundle), and Classic Christmas DSP 6" x 6" (15.2cm x 15.2cm)
All of the items can also be purchased together in an exclusive Quite Curvy Variety bundle, which includes a 10% discount on all products.

You can find all of these products here in my online store. 

Here's a card I have made using the Quite Curvy stamp set and Curvy Dies with the shaving cream technique. 


Close up


Inside card


Here is the variety bundle


Here's a closer look at all the products:

Quite curvy stamp set


Quite curvy bundle


Curvy Christmas (available to purchase November 3rd - January 4th)

Classic Christmas DSP (available to purchase November 3rd - January 4th)


These are some samples made by Stampin' Up! designers:





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.)
FAQ regarding hostess code?

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

Quite Curvy Variety Bundle (English) [158396] $123.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [147171] $6.50	Seaside Spray A4 Cardstock [150889] $15.25
Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Pad [150085] $13.00	Seaside Spray Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [149569] $15.50	Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [150092] $6.50	Rococo Rose A4 Cardstock [150888] $15.25
Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad [150080] $13.00	Rococo Rose Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154900] $15.50	Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [150089] $6.50	Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154884] $15.50
Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147272] $15.50	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [147169] $6.50	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490] $14.25
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $209.00	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $12.00

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Colour Creations #18 - Gorgeous Grape

Our eighteenth colour we are focusing on for the colour collections blog hop is "gorgeous grape" from the brights collection. I have chosen gorgeous grape, petal pink and cajun craze from the colour coach to work with today for my creation. 
Here is my gorgeous grape card from 2018. 

For my card today I used the brick & motar 3D embossing folder and the Stampin' Cut Emboss Machine finished with a sponge dauber in cajun craze ink to create a realistic brick wall. I added a strip of basic grey cardstock to mimic a concrete top on the brick wall and vines from the butterfly beauty dies in granny apple green to look like a garden overgrowing the brick wall. I added the butterfly beauty double layer dies as my main focal image and stamped "Just thinking of you" from Many Mates stamp set.    To make the cloud background, I have a 12" cloud cardstock "die" I purchased a long time ago but you can make one using layering circles dies or circle punches overlapping. I used the cloud die and sponge dauber at different angles to create my card background. 


Finally after all that description, here is today's card...


Close up - I covered the gorgeous grape butterflies with wink of stella for added shine.


Inside card - I just got a new order with the "Here's a card" stamp set (purchased in the 15% off sale last week) and I wanted to use the "I made you a card because you're worth it" sentiment but it was smaller than I needed for my card (as my card measures 6" x 6" or 15.2cm x 15.2cm) so I typed my sentiment on the computer and used the fonts, Ballada and Helvetica Neue. 


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!  

Many Mates Cling Stamp Set (English) [152633] $40.00	Here's A Card Cling Stamp Set [149438] $38.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Basic Gray A4 Card Stock [121689] $15.25
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] $13.00	Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock [147014] $15.25	Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock [147011] $15.25	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099] $13.00
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $13.00	Petal Pink A4 Cardstock [147009] $15.25	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147108] $13.00	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085] $13.00
Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock [106550] $17.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $209.00	Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder [149643] $17.50
Butterfly Beauty Dies [151819] $68.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $8.75	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $11.50	Sponge Daubers [133773] $9.00
Sponge Brayers [141714] $14.00	Adhesive Sheets [152334] $17.50

Colour Creations #15 - Early Espresso

Our fifteenth colour we are focusing on for the colour collections blog hop is "early espresso" from the neutrals collection. I have chosen early espresso, cherry cobbler and so saffron from the colour coach to work with today for my creation. 
Here is my early espresso card from 2018. 

For my card this week I decided long ago to make block of chocolate card as early espresso screams chocolate to me. When Kate  make her chocolate version a few weeks ago for crumb cake I was not going to be swayed in my decision. So if you think you are seeing a repeat, you kind of are. I'd also like to say thanks to Tina for the "chocolate" die cuts as I don't own the love you more than dies and she cut a whole stack for me and mailed them to me so I could finish me creation. 
My chocolate "squares" which aren't squares at all, LOL measure 2.5cm x 2cm and 2cm x 1.5cm on a 13.5cm x 9cm early espresso layer. I have used a layer of chipboard packaging between the two early espresso rectangles to give a more realistic look and depth to the chocolate blocks on the overall card.


I used 'Tis The Season DSP (and normal aluminium kitchen foil) to create the "packaging" for the chocolate bar and I love how many of the sheets from this DSP don't read Christmassy and can be used for other things (like this chocolate bar 😀.) I finished off the card with a label created from painted label dies and the chocolate word die from love you more than dies.
Did you know that if you ever get someone else to die cut dies for you, ask them to cut them in whisper white and you can make them any colour you like using the sponge brayers or daubers and ink pads. 

Close up


Inside card - as mentioned above I don't own the love you more than dies nor do I own the nothing better than stamp set so I improvised for the inside of the card. I typed the "I thought you might need some ____ today." and left a blank space for the die cut word chocolate. I used the font Andale Mono (size 14) and used the hex code (#64412C) for early espresso coloured font.   


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! 

Early Espresso A4 Card Stock [121686] $15.25	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $13.00	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083] $13.00	So Saffron A4 Card Stock [108611] $15.25
So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad [147109] $13.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $8.75	‘Tis The Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153489] $20.00
Painted Labels Dies [151605] $61.00	Love You More Than Dies [152698] $52.00

Stampin' Up! Ornate Style For You Card

Last night I posted my Cherry Cobbler colour creations card and while I was creating that card, I was very indecisive and I had a few samples on the go testing out different methods of colouring. These were watercoloring, stampin' blends on white cardstock and stampin' blends on a heat embossed image on black cardstock in case your were wondering.
I didn't want to waste all my non attempts but I am not so good at watercoloring (so I binned that attempt!) and I used the stampin' blends on white cardstock for last nights card.
The petal pink stampin' blend didn't show up on the embossed image so I used flirty flamingo instead and as I had finished my cherry cobbler card already I added a pop of colour with daffodil delight. I again fussy cut the image and used the ornate layers die with the flirty flamingo cardstock being run through the subtle 3D embossing folder. This time, I did however add a 'for you' sentiment from the well said stamp set. 


Close up


Inside card


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!  

Ornate Style Bundle [154119] $90.75	Well Said Cling Stamp Set [148796] $77.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad [147118] $13.00
Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock [133683] $15.25	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111] $13.00	Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154890] $15.50	Cherry Cobbler A4 Card Stock [121681] $15.25
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083] $13.00	Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154880] $15.50	Flirty Flamingo A4 Cardstock [141421] $15.25	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052] $13.00
Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154884] $15.50	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883] $15.50	Shimmery White A4 Card Stock [121717] $17.50	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00
Subtle 3D Embossing Folder [151775] $17.50	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $8.75	Classic Label Punch [141491] $31.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $16.50
White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $10.50	Heat Tool [129056] $50.00

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. 

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



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! 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

Stampin' Up! Ink Swiping with Rooted In Nature

What happens when you mix glossy cardstock with crushed curry, mango melody, pumpkin pie, poppy parade and gorgeous grape inkpads?
You end with a stunning sunset seen much like this one!


To get the left hand tree lighter, I did "2nd generation" stamping to make it appear as if the tree was further away in the distance.
I had my techniques class make this card and another plus a sample piece and they loved how easy the technique was and how minimalist it was in terms of supplies, just glossy cardstock and inkpads!  

I'm off to OnStage in Auckland tomorrow. A demonstrator only Stampin' Up! event where I will see the upcoming Annual Catalogue and other fabulous sneak peaks and surprises. I can't wait. If you need to get hold of me, e-mail me and I will follow up ASAP. 


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! 

Rooted In Nature Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146482] $73.00	High Tide Photopolymer Stamp Set [143006] $45.00	Birthday Cheer Cling Stamp Set [148604] $34.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00
Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $14.75	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] $13.00	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099] $13.00	Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock [121694] $14.75
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050] $13.00	Pumpkin Pie A4 Card Stock [108601] $14.75	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086] $13.00	Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad [147093] $13.00
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087] $13.00	A4 Glossy White Cardstock [144241] $13.50	Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock [106550] $17.00	Big Shot [143263] $159.00
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $50.00	Well Written Framelits Dies [148534] $70.00