{One Sheet Wonder Wednesday - First Frost meets Swirly Frames}

Hello readers!

Thanks for popping over to see what I've been up to lately.

Here are some bookmarks using one of my favourite stamp sets at the moment and a brand spanking new, just got it out the packet, stamp set - it's called Swirly Frames.  

Here they are...

and here are the colours I went for

Soft Suede

Old Olive

Merry Merlot and

Balmy Blue

Enjoy the video!

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{Christmas Challenge Stampathon 2018 - Pop Up or 3D}

Welcome to the...

9th Round of the
Christmas Challenge Stampathon 2018

Be inspired every month with a Christmas Challenge on the 25th of the month.

We are now onto the 9th challenge and its to make at least 4 cards  using the

Pop Up or 3D card technique

Before you start to panic the team have come up with some fab examples that you can copy and adapt to the supplies you have, to see the other ideas go to

Denise Kepple Garrison 'Lady Bug Stampin'  from America

Ellen Woodbridge  and Rosalie Desmond from Australia



When I first saw this design a number of years ago, I didn't know where to start to make this.  However I found a tutorial online and realised how easy it was to make.  I looked on YouTube this week to see if there where any recent videos and found a really helpful one by Heidi Smith which can be seen here.

Have a look at my tutorial and you will see how easy they are to make.

I love the glimmer paper leaves and how easy it is to spruce up a project with some punch outs.

Everyone is welcome to join in the Challenge and it's not too late to join the fun, please read the rules below and head over to the Facebook page.

• The Challenge will be set on the 25th of the month on each of the organisers Facebook pages and will then have followup information on their blogs and YouTube channels.
• The deadline for submission is 11pm on the 24th of the following month in your respective time zone.
• To be entered into the Prize Draw in November you need to participate 1 or more of the challenges, the first month you enter you will recieve 1 "ticket", the second month you enter you will recieve 2 "tickets and so on for every month you participate.
• Photos of your projects need to be posted on the Facebook group or emailed to one of the organising demonstrators to be shared, please state your country of residency.  
• To be eligible to win a prize you need to live in the USA, UK or Australia.
• All entries must use at least one Stampin' Up! product - ideally a stamp.
• The winners will be randomly selected by an online generator from all the eligible participants.
• By submitting a photo you give the organisers permission to use the photo on their blog and social media.
• There are prizes available for each country.  The first prize is US $60, UK £50, AUS $88 of product that the organisers will choose and ship free of charge.  The second prize is a sample of each of the items the organiser/s from your respective country makes.
• Everyone who participates are will be allowed to use our specially designed badge that can be displayed on your blog.
• Please use the hashtag #christmaschallengestampathon2018 in any social media you post your entries too.

Click here to head to the Facebook Group

S H O P for Stampin' Up! products here 

To ensure you get a free gift for shopping with 

Ruth Trice, Independent Stampin' Up! Demontrator

please remember to use the following hostess code when spending up to £149.99, it's on the top right hand side of my blog.  If you are viewing on your mobile then switch to web view and it will be there.

To receive a paper copy of the current catalogue, contact me here 

and to see more inspiration from  

UK Independent Stampin Up demonstrator Ruth Trice please go here

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J O I N For free products and discounts on further purchases  

{Stamping Sunday Blog Hop - Embossing Folders}

Hi there, and welcome to another Stamping Sunday Blog Hop, today we are focusing on embossing folders from the holiday catalogue.  I am fortunate enough to have been able to play with two.  The Corrugated and the Tin Tile Dynamic Textures are extra deep so create amazing deep patterns on your card stock.

To make this card, I swiped ink onto the embossing folder before placing my white card on it and running it through the big shot.

The tag is made up of various scraps, I brushed some Craft White ink over the tag base before adding the torn up scraps and embellishments.

To see the other fab contributors to this hop click on the links below.

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Ruth Trice, Independent Stampin' Up! Demontrator

please remember to use the following hostess code when spending up to £149.99, it's on the top right hand side of my blog.  If you are viewing on your mobile then switch to web view and it will be there.

To receive a paper copy of the current catalogue, contact me here 

and to see more inspiration from  

UK Independent Stampin Up demonstrator Ruth Trice please go here

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{Pink Diamond Wedding Card}

Hi everyone!

It feels like ages since I blogged.

Life has been busy in my house, my eldest son had his GCSE results recently and I am pleased to announce he did well and has been able to study the subjects he wanted at A level.  My 3rd son has just started High School and the school has revamped their uniform to a smart blazer and tie, so the obligatory first day at school picture just has to be shared!

A friend requested a special card for a couple celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary, she wanted a Bible verse (sorry not a Stampin' Up! stamp), and requested pink and sparkly.

I cut out all the elements and assembled it during a live broadcast, I've taken the video and edited it to give you an idea of the process, enjoy!

S H O P for Stampin' Up! products here 

To ensure you get a free gift for shopping with 

Ruth Trice, Independent Stampin' Up! Demontrator

please remember to use the following hostess code when spending up to £149.99, it's on the top right hand side of my blog.  If you are viewing on your mobile then switch to web view and it will be there.

To receive a paper copy of the current catalogue, contact me here 

and to see more inspiration from  

UK Independent Stampin Up demonstrator Ruth Trice please go here

F A C E B O O K 

T W I T T E R 

I N S T A G R A M 

P E R I S C O P E 

J O I N For free products and discounts on further purchases