{Blessings of Home and Flowers of Home Dies}

Well, a very 

Happy New Year 

to all my readers

Thank you for sticking with me!

2021 was a bit of a whirlwind, this time last year I was getting ready to move house.  Since then we have been slowly settling in and getting used to our new space as a family.  I was very grateful to be able to squeeze a studio into the garden so I could easily carry on my Stampin' Up! business.  I feel like I am emerging out of a Covid bubble and am adjusting to the possibility of being able to run in person classes again whilst also maintaining and improving my online presence.

So for those of you who don't know, I have a YouTube channel {here} where I have been doing `live' crafting sessions nearly every weekday night for the last 2 years. If you would like to get a Whatapp notification from me to tell you when I am on please email me ruthtrice@gmail.com (sorry I don't have a schedule).  If you don't catch me live the videos are viewable afterwards.

The January to June mini catalogue is now available and can be viewed {here} or you can go to my online shop {here} and see all the yummy new products.

The card below were made during a live using the gorgeous new stamp set called Blessings of Home, it also has a coordinating die set.

The flower focal image was coloured in using Stampin' Blends, they are alcohol pens that are available in the light and dark version of each colour, it makes colour blending really easy.

The white thread you can see was taken from some ribbon I pulled apart, it's called Frayed Ribbon (158138)

Here is the second card

This time I took the main image and stamped it in Blackberry Bliss, then using a Blender Pen, I semi coloured in the flowers by reactivating the Blackberry Bliss and pulling it into the pale parts of the image.  I also cut some delicate leaves using the dies and coloured them in with a Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blend

Have you spotted the pretty vellum? It's a printed one called Layering Designs 

To shop for all the products featured in today's post I have created a simple shopping cart link {here}

Here is the video of me making the cards...

S H O P for Stampin' Up! products here

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

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Stamping Sunday Blog Hop - Bundled Up

Well, hasn't another month come around so quickly!

Welcome to the Stamping Sunday Blog Hop, pull up a chair, make a cuppa and enjoy some beautiful creations from Stampin' Up! demonstrators from all over the world.

We were asked to focus on a bundle of products.  Did you know that there are quite a few items in the Stampin' Up! catalogue that are designed to co-ordinate with each other.  This often helps with the creative process as I am not searching to find something to cut out an image or to find a matching tool.

Here is the Beauty of Friendship stamp set and Dies and I have 3 projects for you today.

As we said "goodbye" to a number of stamp sets that feature trees last month, I jumped at the chance to order this.  The stamps are really easy to match up... actually what I really mean is that you do NOT have to be precise to get a fabulous result.

Here I have used just the stamp set and 4 colours to create a soft effect.

I used Petal Pink, Pale Papaya, Gray Granite and Basic Gray and stamped onto Very Vanilla card, then mounted again onto a Very Vanilla card base.

This is the result of the additional use of one of the tree dies and a scalloped strip of Gray Granite, (I'm afraid I could not resist using the scallop edge die from Penned Flowers Dies).

And then here we have what happens when my mind turns to flowers!

I'm sorry I didn't get round to filming this.  

I cut out the "tree tops" from Pale Papaya card and cut a spiral into them and rolled them up to make the flowers.  Then cut various trees from Blackberry Bliss, Rich Razzleberry and Gray Granite card.  On the darker branches I swiped some Craft White Ink, and on the Gray Granite I brushed some Gray Granite Ink before gluing it all down.  Can you spot those adorable little birds nestled in there? They are also in the die set.  

The Artisty Blooms Self Adhesive sequins are so useful for adding a bit of sparkle and the clear dots from the Faceted Gems make great dew drops on the leaves.

Thank you for stopping by, and if you would like to purchase any of the products featured I have created a helpful link to all the products here  https://s.tamp.in/k1sm9G

Do have a look at the other creators in this hop, you will not be disappointed.

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 on the left.

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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F A C E B O O K     A R T F U L S T A M P I N   S P A C E

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Stamping Sunday Blog Hop - Favourite Saleabration items

Hi there and welcome,

wow, I hadn't realised I had not blogged for so long! So sorry about that.

I have been busy creating on my YouTube channel, so if you don't follow me over there it's worth a visit here

This month all the hoppers are focusing on Saleabration.  For those of you who don't know what that is, it's the time of year Stampin' Up! give away FREE products.

Here are the 3 I have used today... sorry couldn't pick just one! They are all FREE with qualifying orders.

Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper

 

Power of of Hope Bundle

Small Bloom Punch

Please watch the video to understand the process for making these.  Sometimes I like to get a few co-ordinating papers and products and only use those.  I created my own background papers from the stamps from Power of Hope then had some fun cutting and gluing strips.  I used some Gold Foil cardstock and the gold faceted gems for some accents.

It was fun using up my scraps to create this little gift bag.

Thank you so much for popping over, please check out the other hoppers here...

To view the current annual catalogue click here

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 on the left.

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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Christmas Stampathon 2019 May - Card with Movement

Welcome to the...

5th Round of the
Christmas Stampathon 2019

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

The challenge this month is to use the image below as inspiration to create at least 4 cards with an element of movement.

When you have made your creation, please photograph it and add it to the Facebook group here.

I am joined by the 3 other demonstrators from around the world

Denise Kepple Garrison 'Lady Bug Stampin'  from America

Ellen Woodbridge  and Rosalie Desmond from Australia

This challenge was a challenge to me, I had so many idea and ended up spending lots of time faffing at my craft table.  In the end I came up with this card.

I used the beautiful Winter Woods stamp set.  After having to say goodbye to Lovely as a Tree, this set is a wonderful alternative and addition to my craft supplies.  I love how it is suitable for non Christmas projects too,

Here is my video tutorial...

The new Spring/Summer catalogue is available now and can be viewed here

If your wish list is quite long and reaches near the £99 mark then it's worth considering signing up to Stampin' Up! as there is a fantastic sign up offer at the moment.  For £99 join up fee you will receive £130 of product.  Contact me for more details.

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 

Y O U T U B E

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  

Info and rules about the Christmas Stampathon 2019

• This is a collaboration between Stampin' Up! Demonstrators in the US, UK and Australia. 
• Everyone is welcome to join in the Challenge.
• The Challenge will be set on the 25th of the month (January-October) on each of the organisers social media. The deadline for submission is 11pm on the 24th of the following month in your respective time zone.
• Join the Facebook group for up to date announcements and to submit entries https://www.facebook.com/groups/569826780020011/
• Challenge Rules
• To be entered into the Prize Draw in November you need to complete 1 or more of the challenge. You will earn 1 virtual ticket entry every month you complete a challenge and an addition 10 virtual tickets if you complete all 10 months.
• Photos of your projects need to be posted on the Facebook group post for that month 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 will be allowed to use our specially designed badge that can be displayed on your blog.
• Please use the hashtag #christmasstampathon2019 in any social media you post your entries to.

{Easy ombre technique with Stamparatus}

The stamparatus has been proving to be very versatile, I have seen this technique done a few times, and it is certainly one that "wows" people when they see me demonstrate it.

I know some crafting purists would say that this may be taking the "handmade" out of handmade, however for others it pushes their creativity to a place where it's just simpler.  Also for those of my customers who have dexterity issues when trying to hold a block and stamp it where they want it to go, the Stamparatus has made what was impossible for them previously, possible.  It's been liberating and freeing for them to be able to stamp in a way that I take for granted with hands that work.

So, here is a card that shows off one of the amazing features of the Stamparatus.  You can stamp a precisely repeated pattern, and depending on the stamp create an ombre effect.

Here is the video

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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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{Beautiful Bookmark making using One Sheet Wonder technique}

This beautiful stamp set is so detailed that I wanted to show it off using a very simple colour scheme. 

I used Blackberry Bliss ad Rich Razzleberry on Daffodil Delight cardstock.

Here is how I did it.

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.

    S H O P for Stampin' Up! products here 

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 

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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  

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