Happy NEW Year - New template resource

Hello, and a Happy 2024 to you.

The end of a year and the beginning of a new one often gives me time to reflect and think about ways to improve myself, and the processes I use in my life.  I am already pleased to announce that one of those changes has already been implemented and seems to be working, and already helpful to myself and my customers.  I have enlisted the help of an online website to help with booking my online classes.  

You can see what I have on offer and be able to book on here.

But wait! That's not all...

I am constantly designing cards, I run a monthly class where I have to design and create the kits for 3 cards, I have a YouTube channel to provide ideas for and sometimes those are completely improvised and of the moment.  Either way there are some advantages to being able to simply record designs that are tried and tested and can easily be repeated with alternative paper, card and embelishments.

So... my plan is, whenever I design a fancy fold card, I will draw out a plan for it on grid paper, take a photo, and share it on here or on my Facebook group.

So this is my first one recorded in this way...

The idea for this card popped into my head and I immeadiately embraced it as I love the idea of adding dimension to a card, but still keeping it flat for posting.

I used the FREE Saleabration paper from Stampin' Up!  (2024) called Trusty Toolbox and loved how it turned out.

I created a pop-up tube on which to place my focal point.

During my YouTube live I remade it, slightly adapting it with a shorted tube, moving it's position, changing the paper, card and embellishments.

Those laser cut butterflies are available in the new MINI CATALOGUE product no 162612

The self adhesive sequins make an instant finishing touch for them - product no 161206

Here is the measurements, and if you want to see how to assemble it please watch my video below.

S H O P for Stampin' Up! products here

B O O K   on to my online classes 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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FREE Downloadable Bible Verses "PEACE" and how I used them...

I recently wanted to create a project that could sit on a desk and have a variety of verses on it.  I created a document on Picmonkey, a graphics program I am subscribed to.  Printed it out onto Stampin' Up! Basic White card (the best card in the world in my humble opinion).

I then stamped it and cut it up to make my project.

The colours I used were 

Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya, Coastal Cabana and Parakeet Party

The stamps used were 

Sending Smiles, Two-Tone Floral, Stitchery, Quiet Meadow and Simply Fabulous 

After I cut the card, I decided to add dottage with Tuxedo Black

Here is the finished project, ready to stand on a desk, with each page able to flick over to change the verse.

I used the FREE paper set that is available during Saleabration 2023.

To see how I stamped these have a look at this video

If you would like to have a go making this project please right click on the images below and save them to your computer, then print them on to card before stamping.  The verses areavailable in New International Version (NIV), King James Version (KJV) and English Standard Version (ESV)

Out of courtesy, please DO NOT share the files with others, if you have friends who would like them, please direct them to this blog post to download them. 

https://artfulstampin.blogspot.com/2023/01/free-downloadable-bible-verses-peace.html

PLEASE NOTE the different size options depending what size paper you use.

A4 NIV (UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand)

8.5" x 11" NIV (USA and Canada)

A4 KJV(UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand)

8.5" x 11" KJV (USA and Canada)

A4 ESV(UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand)

8.5" x 11" ESV (USA and Canada)

Enjoy using them!

If you would like to tip me for creating them click on the donate button.

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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Stamping Sunday Blog Hop - Beyond Basic

Hello there, thank you so much for joining me today, perhaps from Danielle's blog.

I decided to play with the Distressed Gold speciality papers 159237, some Copper Foil sheets and some gorgeously grungy papers called Texture Chic 158808

I created this 5 3/4 square card using diecuts from a few dies sets

Artistic 155371

Brilliant Wings 155523

and the wonderful Sunflowers 152704

The combination of the copper and gold just seems to work as luxurious details against the paper.

For my second project the Embossed Treat Bags 159251 came in handy.  They are helpful to make a quick gift bag.

I used some additional embellishments such as the

Adhesive - backed Seasonal Sequins  159964

Fine Sparkle gems 159967

And this season's must have... the Pearlized Enamel effects basics 156310

To see how I put these projects together watch this video here

To view the other creations from the amazing team of hoppers go 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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VIRTUAL Boughs and Blossoms class

Hi there, 

I have collaborated with my sister Esther from

Stampin Star Creations

to create 4 video tutorials using the Boughs and Blossoms bundle.

The four tutorials on YouTube are FREE for any of mine or Esther's customers if you purchase the bundle PLEASE NOTE it is about to retire, you have until the 30th of June 2022.

Here is a link to my shop to purchase it, here is a link to Esther's shop if you are her customer.

We will know when you have purchased it and automatically send you the links by email.

If you are not able to purchase the bundle from us, maybe you have it or are outside of Europe, you can purchase the exclusive 4 tutorials for £10 by clicking the button below

Here are some sneak peek photos of the projects, there are 3 cards and 2 boxes in total.

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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Stamping Sunday Blog Hop - Fun Fold Card

Hello and welcome to this Blog Hop, so pleased you could join me for this hop of Fun Folds... which I have inadvertently called Fancy Fold.

I had scoured Pinterest for some ideas, and had come across the idea of a "Cascade" card, this was worth the time to figure out and so much fun to make.

I used Soft Succulent and Fresh Freesia cardstock with Soft Succulent and Highland Heather ink to stamp images from Very Versailles (boohoo sorry to see it will be leaving the annual catalogue) and Dahlia Days.

I used the Detailed Dahlia Dies which match the stamp set to cut out the stamped larger flowers and some small flowers to decorate.

The  two smaller butterflies from the Brilliant Wings dies was perfect fo adding some more detail.  I cut them out using black cardstock then used Wink of Stella on them

For some extra detail I cut leaves using the Bough punch, and decorated the sprigs with pearls from Pastel Pearls.  The black and white gingham ribbon was doubled tied for some extra loops.

Here is the card from the side to see the dimension.

Thank you for  popping over, and please check out the other hoppers in the list below the video.

Here is how I put the card together (spot the mistake, I get my left and right muddled up!)

Here are the other hoppers, have fun looking at their wonderful projects.

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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{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

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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---{Hello Dear Friend kit - Alternative designs}---

Hello crafters.

Wanted to share this beauteous kit with you today.  It immeadiately caught my eye in the mini January to June catalogue with it's bright and fresh colours.  Also, as you may know I'm a sucker for florals which this kit has in abundance.

Ok, so down to the nitty gritty of the kit.  It contains everything you need to make the cards pictured, including this stamp set below.  A useful one with some lovely sentiments in a readable yet pretty font.

I decided to have a play with the kit recently and NOT to look at the pictures provided, but use the contents to create something unique.  Some ideas worked better than others as you can see...

The gold thread makes a lovely swirly accent.

To make the card below, I took 3 of the sentiment pop out cards and stuck the floral piece over the 3 pieces with dimensionals and then cut the flower where the cards met each other, then stuck them on the card a little way from each other.

this is the one I wasn't so taken with.  I doodled around the floral image on one of the pre printed cards and then added the striped background with my marker pen. 

Here is the video to see the process

Thank you for visiting today

If you have any questions about the products and ordering, please get in touch via ruthtrice@gmail.com

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

F A C E B O O K    P A G E

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

Y O U T U B E    C H A N N E L 

I N S T A G R A M 

P I N T E R E S T

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