{Stamping Sunday Blog Hop - Plaid Tidings}

Hi there and welcome to the Stamping Sunday Blog Hop focus on Plaid Tidings.

It is a fabulous "all season" suite, with something for all year around.

I choose to focus on the papers and was really happy to discover how well they teamed up with the Flowers for all Seasons DSP.

As it's my sister's 40th birthday coming up, I decided to make her some decorative bunting to hang on her fireplace.  She loves decorating it according to the season.

I loved playing with the fussy cut flowers, some punched out flowers and leaves and combining them with the bold plaid patterns.

Here is how I made it

and here are the pictures of the card.

Please forgive me for using some non Stampin Up paper flowers and a retired die.

They just worked so well I couldn't resist using them

The Happy Birthday and flourish is is from the Well Written Dies and cut out in Champagne Gold card.  The circles were cut using the layering Circles dies and the Stitched Framelits.

Here are the links to the other fab hoppers, have a great day!

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.

{Christmas Challenge Stampathon 2018 - Decorations}

Welcome to the...

10th and final 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 10th challenge and its to make at least

4 Decorations or Home Decor pieces

There is lots of inspiration, so head to the blogs of

Denise Kepple Garrison 'Lady Bug Stampin'  from America

Ellen Woodbridge  and Rosalie Desmond from Australia

I wanted to create something a little bit extra special for this last challenge.  The lovely Joy and Noel stamp set just lends itself to be coloured in, and I wanted to feature it as a focal point.

The process took several evenings as they are quite detailed, however I hope that when you see the steps broken down it will inspire you to apply the techniques to a special project like a card or decor piece.

There is still time to take part in the challenge, the link to the Facebook group is below.  To see other blog posts about Christmas makes go 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

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  

{Christmas Challenge Stampathon 2018 - Texture with Embossing Mats}

Welcome to the...

6th 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 6th challenge and its to make 4 projects and include some
Texture
This can be done in a variety of different ways, embossing folders, embossing mats, ribbon, embellishments etc

Here is what I created using the new Embossing Mats that are available now.  They are a fantastic tool for increasing the use of all your dies.

please have a look at what the other challengers made

Denise Kepple Garrison 'Lady Bug Stampin'  from America

Ellen Woodbridge  and Rosalie Desmond from Australia

This is how I made them...

So, if you would like to join the fun... here is the information and rules.

• Everyone is welcome to join in the Challenge.
• 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

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 when spending up to £149.99, 

SFQBCMXD

To make it easier to shop, click on the links below to go directly to my store.

146327 £14.00	143263 £102.00	144262 £11.75	139684 £23.00	141705 £33.00
145372 £28.00	141478 £27.00	147043 £27.00	146341 £36.00	131291 £8.00
147138 £7.00	146768 £16.00

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

{Stitched Shapes Framelits}

I am so excited about this! Stampin' Up! have decided to release ahead of schedule of their main catalogue next year a product that I have been eager to get my hands on.

Here is a video giving you more details, to order this set the product number is 145372, they are £27 for 12 dies, just over £2 per die, super value!  Don't forget to use my hostess code if you place an online order, and I'll send you a free gift next month (top right of my blog).

Also! I am pleased to announce that there is 25% off selected stamp sets for the whole of November!

Here is the list, so pleased to see one of my favourite floral stamps on there.

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, 

KYQ3PQ3V

Find me on Periscope here...

@artfulstampin

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