{Christmas Stampathon 2019 - March Challenge}

Welcome to the...

3rd 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 create projects using mainly W H I T E and use it to make 4 items, they could be cards, bags, tags or whatever will help you with your Christmas crafting.

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

I really enjoyed this challenge, and will try to do it more often, it was really liberating not to have to think hard about colour schemes and matching.  I know that might sound crazy coming from me as I love colour!



Here is my video tutorial...

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

We are also in the wonderful season of Saleabration.

If you are new to Stampin' Up and are wondering what one earth that means, I'll briefly explain.  To reward you for purchasing Stampin' Up! products you can choose a fabulous free gift for every £45 spent.  To see the choices of free items have a look 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 £170 of product.  Contact me for more details.

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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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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.

{3D paper flower using Circle and Pansy Punch}

Doing something of what makes my heart smile in this video. I love making paper flowers and had had this idea in my head for a while before I finally got down to having a go with it.

I taught this to my ladies at my local class, and in spite it taking a bit of time and fiddling, I think they came away quite impressed with themselves.

As there are quite a few steps to making this the video is a little longer than usual.  However I have created a shorter one if you'd like to view that instead.

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please remember to use the following hostess code when spending up to £149.99, 

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{Waterfront meet Dragonflies}

This stampset has been one of my favourites this season.  It's so versatile and beautifully designed.  

With a few impressions and 3 or 4 colours you can achieve some artistic results.

Here is a slightly different way of using this set, please watch the video to see how.

If you purchase this stamp set from me, I have 4 exclusive videos that I can share with you that I filmed a an online class.

There have been some more items added to the Saleabration deals today, to see what they are click {here}

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please remember to use the following hostess code when spending up to £149.99, 

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{Paper Flower Christmas Wreath}

More paper flowers! I guess it's my "thing" I love making them.  

Here is a video giving you some inspiration to make your own... it also features my daughter as she wanted to be in on the action too!

Some of the dies used are not available any more, sorry about that... however they may be found via auction sites or with a bit of tinkering you can use what you have already.

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To ensure you get a free gift for shopping with me please remember to use the following hostess code, and DO NOT tick the NO CONTACT button, I will not be able to send you your gift if you tick it.

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{Mini Christmas Wreath}

Hi everyone, oops I am a day late with this post.
Hope you don't mind, yesterday I was out with my family enjoying the Good Friday break and spending time with friends.

Here is a little Christmassy project for you.  Of course you could use it for lots of other occasions.

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to ensure you get a free gift for shopping with me please remember to use the following hostess code, and DO NOT tick the NO CONTACT button, I will not be able to send you your gift if you tick it.

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{It's Christmas!}

Not really!  But it is the 25th of January!
Over the next 11 months I'm planning to bring you a little Christmas themed project every month.  So if you were planning to get ahead with some Christmas makes you wouldn't be without any inspiration.

Today's projects is something you can hang in your home, and quite sweet to gift someone who likes that hand crafted look.

and here is a video on how I made it...

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to ensure you get a free gift for shopping with me please remember to use the following hostess code, and DO NOT tick the NO CONTACT button, I will not be able to send you your gift if you tick it.

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{Luxury Christmas Tags}

I'm so happy how these turned out, the colour combination is so rich, it really sets the verse off.

Please watch my video to find out how I made them.  After I finished filming I added some extra accents using the Fine Tip Glue Pen.

Please place any online orders using the following hostess code... FVT3CBY9 and I will send all October shoppers a free gift in the post in November .

If your order comes to over £150, please don't use the code as you will earn 10% in Stampin' Up! rewards.

{OSWW no 21} box decoration

Today I get to combine my other business venture with Stampin' Up! products.

I have started selling these beautiful candles, ornaments, spices and soaps from this fabulous fairtrade company that supports the work of orphanages and schools in the Dalit community in India.  For more info please go to my page {here}

I used one sheet of 12x12 designer series paper to create a belly band and decorations. Video below...

This is the candle inside.

Please place any online orders using the following hostess code... FVT3CBY9 and I will send all October shoppers a free gift in the post in November .

If your order comes to over £150, please don't use the code as you will earn 10% in Stampin' Up! rewards.

~{It's a bird!}~

At the card class this week we made this decorated tag and envelope with an aperture.

A fun way to dress up a little greeting for someone.

For more information about upcoming workshops please look at my {calendar}