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

Stampin' Up! Share What You Love Suite, Got To Have It All Bundle Make n Take

This past Saturday I attended a Stampin' Up! team event in Melbourne where I made and taught a make n take.
It was called the impossible card and I featured the share you you love suite, got to have it all bundle. I only used the designer series paper, stamp set and cardstock from the bundle. Did you know you can still purchase the bundle? Bundles are exclusive to the suites early release and will no longer be available after 31 May 2018.

Not that you can probably see it in the photos below, but here is my name tag I made and ring (shaving cream technique) I made to match my outfit. 

A couple of members from my team came to the event and we had fun trying to take a photo* in the Instagram frame.

Even managed a group photo* of everyone that made it

It was a fabulous, fun and friendly day filled with bit and pieces from the upcoming annual catalogue and so much more. If you'd like to know more about joining Stampin' Up! and the chance to attend creative events like this team day, click here or contact me with any questions.

* Photos supplied from Claire Daly

Stampin' Up! Memories & More Monday #3

Today I am sharing January 7th my 2018 album. It was my mum's 60th birthday and while we took lots of photos, they ones I want to remember the most are the ones with my immediate family and the one with all the guest. I have a sheet of vellum between the two photos in the album with a short description about the day and all the names of relatives. This is a great way to add information without adhering anything to the photo.

The photos themselves (not side on as they appear in my album)



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

Kraft 6" X 8" Album [144764] $17.50

Variety Pack 6" X 8" Photo Pocket Pages [144205] $10.50

White Vellum A4 Card Stock [106584] $11.50

Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalogue Blog Hop

Tonight the Art with Heart team are sharing creative projects using product from the occasions catalogue. The occasions catalogue is current now until 31st May. Be sure to request your copy of the catalogue today (along with the sale-a-bration brochure).
Sale-a-bration is also a great time to join our fabulous team. Ask any of the girls on the hop!

You may have come to my blog from Sharon Davern. Blog hops are full circles, so start blog hopping here and and the end of my post (and everyone else's) there is a link to the next post. 

This month, we celebrated my mum's 60th birthday. We had lots of extended family over as it was also a late Christmas gathering.
I was in charge of cake (cupcakes as they were a few younger kids) and making the card (no surprise there).
Being a special birthday, I pulled out my favourite design of late, a mini album card style featuring information for the persons year of birth. The sweet soiree speciality designer series paper (DSP) made putting the card together a breeze. With the pops of silver in the DSP, it certainly made for an elegant looking card.

Inside card

Back of card


Click to visit Caroline Manwaring's blog and see what she has to share today.  
If you find a broken link or have come to this blog hop from a different entry point, you can view the participants below: 
Ros Davidson 
Caroline Manwaring
Tina Gillespie
Kathryn Mangelsdorf
Rachel Palmieri
Alisha Watson
Claire Daly 
Rebecca Jacovou
Leanne Mitchell
Kate Morgan
Monika O’Neill
Sharon Davern 

Stampin' Up! materials used:
Stamps: Confetti celebration
Inkpads: Memento, marina mist, old olive, flirty flamingo, daffodil delight
Cardstock: Old olive, white white, vellum
Accessories: Big shot, silver foil cardstock, sweet soiree speciality designer series paper, birthday memories designer series paper, berry burst metallic edge ribbon

Try it Thursday #13 - Wedding Anniversary Card featuring Cupcakes & Carousels DSP

It was my wedding anniversary this week (8 years) and my youngest daughter snapped this photo of the two of us on Tuesday.

I made hubby a card CASED from one I had seen online because it made me giggle. Hubby had a chuckle as well! 


Close up

Inside card

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 you 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 Stampin' Up! products below to purchase them today!

You've Got This Wood-Mount Stamp Set [139572] $68.00	You've Got This Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139575] $49.00	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $14.00	Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock [124392] $14.00
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [126983] $11.50	Pink Pirouette A4 Card Stock [116203] $14.00	So Saffron A4 Card Stock [108611] $14.00	So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad [126957] $11.50
Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock [106550] $15.75	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.75	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490] $12.25	Big Shot [143263] $159.00
Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies [141489] $45.00	Word Bubbles Framelits Die [132968] $42.95	Cupcakes & Carousels Designer Series Paper Stack [142744] $17.50

8th birthday

My baby turned 8 and she had to have fabulous cake to celebrate and here's what she got. It's supposed to be a version of the Cupcake Queen from Shopkins. She thought I was pretty cool. (Always a bonus when that happens.)
I delved into my Stampin' Up! supplies to complete the final details on the cupcake queen (punched shapes for the eyes and cardstock for the crown/bow.


B blowing out the lonely candle

Stampin' Up! materials used:

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

 

End of year teacher gifts

My kids have just finished up school this week and next year will be moving into a new grade (with new teachers). As per previous years, I made each teacher an ornament and personalised it with my kids photo and they each wrote a message thanking their teacher.
Each ornament has a rotating circle in the centre with a photo of the child on one side and the message on the back. All was presented in a "pizza" style box. Apparently all the teachers loved the ornaments and Miss B's teacher is now displaying her ornament with the ones I made for her in 2010 and 2012 when she taught my sons.

Ornament - front side


Ornament - back side


Lastly, the pizza box

Previous years ornaments can be seen here:
2013 - I never blogged last years ornament but it was similar to 2009 ornament only the photo was inside the ornament
2012
2011
2010
2009

Stampin' Up! supplies used:

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

 

Halloween costume

Stampin' Up! came to the rescue when creating a Lego Ninjago costume for my son for a Halloween party. Thankfully, a box that my orders come in, cardstock and a punch and framelits made for a easy costume.


My son, happy all dressed up

Stampin' Up! materials used:

Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock

$11.95

Basic Black A4 Card Stock

$11.95

Brushed Silver A4 Card Stock

$11.95

Hexagon Punch

$27.95

Big Shot

$149.95

Ovals Collection Framelits Die

$45.95

 

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

 

Josh's 11th birthday

After I shared my nephew's 2nd birthday goodness, I can't believe I haven't shared Josh's birthday. He turned 11 BEFORE Noah. Opps!
It was a non birthday party year this year for my boy but he still had a ball and as always was spoilt with love, goodies and lots of Minecraft stuff.

With Josh's love of Minecraft (I took that as the cue for his cake and shock horror, ran out of time to make him a card. Must be better prepared for next year!) 

As with Miss B's birthday in April, I used Hama beads to create cake decoratations.

More cake photos


Close up of grass icing

Thomas the tank engine 2nd birthday

My nephew turned 2 almost 2 months ago now and had a Thomas the Tank engine party. I think its about high time I shared his invite and cake. My sister outdid herself with learning how to use MDS to whip up his Thomas invite. Did you know you can try MDS for free for 30 days? It's normally, $24.95 AUD. Click here if you would like to have a go. 

I was tasked with making his birthday cake and of course, he had to have a Thomas the Tank engine cake.
It was my first time using fondant other than just covering the cake, so while it's not perfect, it certainly was a learning experience. 

I like to think the little guy is saying "Oh ahh Aunty Rosie you did a good job!" Ha ha

Check out the seriousness of his cake cutting skills

Noah loved all his presents (and he got a few), his cake and the cake tasted pretty fine also (even if I have to say myself... LOL but then again many people also told me it was yummy.) Now to research what to make for upcoming Miss 10's birthday.

Another Monster High birthday

My darling Miss B turned 7 on Good Friday. She didn't have a birthday party this year but still managed to sneak 2 friends in for a sleepover. As with Miss N's 9th birthday, B wanted a Monster High theme. 
I made her a card in a box style card

She crafted with her friends (Hema Beads and Loom Bands, inverted fishtail). Monster High Hema Beads pattern found here.

A quick and simple birthday cake, everything Monster High themed.

I used my sample of the crafting for the cake topper. Along with some buttercream icing, black fondant and chocolate buds, the cake was very simple but B loved it still.


Stampin' Up! materials used (card in a box):
Stamps: Gorgeous grunge, petite pairs
Inkpads: Basic black, tempting turquoise, melon mambo
Cardstock: Basic black, tempting turquoise, melon mambo, whisper white
Accessories: Big shot, white bakers twine, window sheets, typeset alphabet, 
Other: Sizzix - medium balloons and confetti, digital Monster High logo/skull, digital Monster High themed paper

Stampin' Up! materials used (loom band bracelet/charm):
Punches: 1/2" circle
Accessories: Big shot (for flattening the soda pop tops)
Other: Soda pop tops (retired)