{Stamping Sunday Blog Hop - Happiness Blooms}

Welcome, welcome, welcome!

Thank you for popping to my blog from the lovely Yvonne.

It's the Sunday blog hop and we have a wonderful selection of cards and projects using the Happiness Blooms Suite.

It's packed full of bright colours and retro floral styling.

Here are 3 approaches with various elements of the suites.  The first is a set of 3 small cards - these were really simple to make, only requiring the Memories and More pack that accompanies the suite, a trimmer , card and some adhesive. 

The second project is this bright and fun card highlighting one of the little floral punches.

The third project is stepped up a bit further. I fussy cut some of the leaf stamps so they could flow from the focal point.

To see how I put the cards together, please have a look at my video here.

To see all the other amazing participants click on the links below.

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.

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  

{Baby card with Balloon Builders and Garden in Bloom}

Been playing with some stamps to create this baby card.  I've used a retired sentiment stamp, I don't often do that as I like to show of products that are available currently.  However the reality is that sometimes just one particular one fits the bill for a card.

Here is a pink version I made after filming the video.

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{Uninked Stampin' Up! spots - How What Why When?!}

I was so excited to see these in the new catalogue, they are such a useful addition to our inkpads.

Watch the video below on how to ink them, and why I think they are so fab!

As a special offer for June, if anyone places an order through me (not online) I will ink the pads up for the first time for FREE, in any of the current colours that Stampin' Up! do.  

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My online shop is open 24/7 - 

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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@artfulstampin

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{More new In Colour cards!}

Hi readers, 

Stampin' Up! have announced a fabulous promotion for June, alongside being able to see the new catalogue, you will be able to earn extra FREE products if you host a party.  If you don't live near me, and have friends that you are in touch with via Facebook, then get in contact and I can help you arrange a "virtual" party, no need to tidy up, just arrange a date, sit by your PC, tablet or phone and have some online crafty fun.  

I've started to send out the new catalogues and have started planning a New Catalogue event in Welshpool on the 11th June.

If you would like a copy of the new catalogue then get in touch :)

Here is the last of my videos featuring the samples I made for Onstage.

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My online shop is open 24/7 - 

Check out the RETIREMENT list, some items have 50% off, until stocks last.

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.

46TYPWQN

Find me on Periscope here...

@artfulstampin

{New In Colours on a Paper Flower Wreath}

Hi there, today I am showing you a bit more detail of the wreath I made for Onstage 2016, this was an event just for demonstrators, and we got to see and play with some new products.  Prior to this I was fortunate to be selected to have some new products even earlier to make samples to inspire others.

Here is a wreath I made, and a little video explaining how, if you have any questions about the products used, please get in touch.

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My online shop is open 24/7 - 

Check out the RETIREMENT list, some items have 50% off, until stocks last.

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.

DKEGXKPZ

Find me on Periscope here...

@artfulstampin

{More In Colour 2016-2018 creations}

When I was sent "the" box of goodies from Stampin' Up to make the samples for Onstage, I have to confess I felt both overwhelmed and underwhelmed... if that makes sense.  It was nerve wracking playing with the new colours, initially I explored how they looked with our current colours, however after being told that I needed to focus on the new ones I approached my task with renewed vigour.

I returned to my love of 3D florals, fauna and butterflies, and tried to show off each colour in a different way, using various textures through stamping and shaping the card.

Here are more detailed photos and a video explaining how I created each card.

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My online shop is open 24/7 - 

Check out the RETIREMENT list, some items have 50% off, until stocks last.

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.

DKEGXKPZ

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@artfulstampin

{Masking Technique with Fine Tip Glue Pen}

Wow! What a week - I'm still recovering from last weekend's excitement, and adjusting to the products that are retiring from the current catalogue.
What do you think of the new in colours?

These are some of the samples I made for the display at Onstage in Telford.  They feature a really simple technique, made easy by the use of the Fine Tip Glue Pen.  You can choose your favourite stamps to have a go.

Sweet Sugarplum

Dapper Denim

Emerald Envy

Flirty Flamingo 

Peekaboo Peach 

Here is a video explaining the process...

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My online shop is open 24/7 - 

Check out the RETIREMENT list, some items have 50% off, until stocks last.

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.

DKEGXKPZ

Find me on Periscope here...

@artfulstampin

{In colours 2016}

I am so pleased to be able to show you the new In Colours for 2016 - 2018.

I was very honoured to be chosen to be a display stamper for onstage and work with them ahead of time.  They are a fabulous addition to our colour palette.

So with no further ado, here are 5 videos for your enjoyment!

Emerald Envy

Flirty Flamingo

Peekaboo Peach

Dapper Denim

Sweet Sugarplum

The retirement list is available now.  If there are any items you would like I suggest you place an order ASAP, items fly off the shelves at this time of year.  Please use the hostess code below and I will send you a free gift next month. Also a swatch of the new In Colours.

Click HERE to view it!

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My online shop is open 24/7 - 

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.

DKEGXKPZ

Find me on Periscope here...

@artfulstampin