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

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. 

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

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. 

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! 2020 - 2022 In Color Cardstock Swatch

If you would like to purchase the 5 new in colours from the 2020 - 2022 catalogue to update your cardstock swatches I am selling those at a cost of $3.00 including postage. (Item can only be posted within Australia.)

You will receive 5 pieces of cardstock 10.5cm x 7.4cm in the following colours: 

Cinnamon Cider
Just Jade
Bumble Bee
Magenta Madness
Misty Moonlight

Contact me with further questions or to pay via D/D.

If you'd like to purchase a complete swatch with 57 pieces of cardstock, shimmery cardstock and vellum visit here. 

I have a limited number of the following in color swatches left for sale: 5 pieces of cardstock 10.5cm x 7.4cm in the following colours: 
2017 - 2019 in colors: Powder Pink, Lemon Lime Twist, Tranquil Tide, Berry Burst & Fresh Fig
2018 - 2020 in colors: Lovely Lipstick, Grapefruit Grove, Pineapple Punch, Call Me Clover, Blueberry Bushel
2019 - 2021 in colors: Rococo Rose, Terracotta Tile, Pretty Peacock, Seaside Spray, Purple Posy

If you'd like any of the above limited swatches, e-mail me to arrange to purchase. 

Stampin' Up! Stamping Challenge #7

This stamping challenge was posted on the international Stampin' Up! demonstrator group. It is Stamping Challenge #6 if you need some inspiration.

You can use (or follow) the #keepstamping on social media.

This weeks challenge is to use make a project using something from the retired list (aka Last Chance Products list).


I've made a scrappy strip card using Follow Your Art designer series paper. It is available at the amazing price of $8.00 for 12 double sized sheets 12" x 12" sheets. I could have also used the co-ordinating it starts with art stamp set and arts and crafts dies but I've made this card for my SIL who is an artist and I printed out an art palette off the internet instead as it was more "her" than the stamp set and dies. To see all products in the Follow Your Art site, click here. 


All last chance products can be found here. Products are available while stocks last or till June 2nd (which ever comes first.) 

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! 



Itty Bitty Birthdays Cling Stamp Set [148618] $40.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $15.25	Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper [149489] $20.00
Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock [121694] $15.25	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050] $13.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $8.75

Stampin' Up! Stamping Challenge #6

This stamping challenge was posted on the international Stampin' Up! demonstrator group. It is Stamping Challenge #6 if you need some inspiration. 

You can use (or follow) the #keepstamping on social media.

This weeks challenge is to use a punch!


A nice and simple challenge this time round. I found it easy to do even struggling with no mojo.

I used the retiring birthday goodness stamp set (still available on the last chance list) and paired it with itty bitty birthday stamp set, classic label punch, stampin' blends, stitched nested labels and a piece of retired dsp. 

On the inside, I kept things very simple with strip of dsp and a new stamp set (many mates) from the upcoming 2020 - 2021 annual catalogue.


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! 


Birthday Goodness Cling Stamp Set [149376] $37.00	Itty Bitty Birthdays Cling Stamp Set [148618] $40.00	Stitched Nested Labels Dies [149638] $61.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00
Smoky Slate Light Stampin' Blends Marker [145054] $7.75	Bronze Stampin' Blends Marker [144607] $7.75	Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay [131286] $15.25	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [147096] $13.00
Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144600] $15.50	Flirty Flamingo A4 Cardstock [141421] $15.25	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052] $13.00	Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147278] $15.50
Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144585] $7.75	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $8.75	Classic Label Punch [141491] $31.00
Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $12.00	Picture Perfect Party 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [145559] $17.50

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.)


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! 


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! 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