To a very special couple...

My lovely son and his beautiful fiance were married last Saturday (I've added a photo at the bottom of this post). It was 7 years to the day since Nathan asked Katie on a date and 2 years to the day since he proposed and Katie said 'Yes!'. Katie is a beautiful girl anyway, but she was incredibly stunning on Saturday (I don't think I'm biased!). They are so well matched and are perfect for each other. I  wanted to make them a special card to let them know how much we love them and are so proud of them.both. I knew Nathan would be wearing his kilt outfit, but I'd no clue what Katie's Wedding Dress was going to be like, but looked out my Stampin' Up! Artisan Embellishment kit and some favourite discontinued DSP I'd been saving for an extra special card

Front of Card when closed

Envelope made with Simply Scored Diagonal Plate

I knew exactly what I wanted to do when I saw the dies that the talented Karen Burniston designed exclusively for Stampin' Up!.  She even has some instructional videos on how to use the dies too.

The dies are called the Card Base Pop'n Cuts (with the slits in the corners for closing the card) and the Dress Form Pop 'n Cuts insert and also the Dress Up framelits.

I thought I'd finish with a picture of the gorgeous Bride and Groom

Keep Crafting!

Ruth  xx

Welcome to The big ILWS Blog Hop today!



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Hello and a huge welcome to our Stampin' Up! Demonstrators' extra special  In Love With Stamping big Blog Hop! to help promote the launch of the exciting brand new, jam-packed Stampin' Up! 2012-2013 Annual Catalogue today. I'm so pleased you've taken the time to visit. You may have arrived here from Christa's inspiring blog. 

 I thought I would share with you another version of the original little gift bag with FREE tutorial that I made a wee while back.  Today's bag has just one larger drawer underneath (perfect for hiding that precious bar of chocolate!). This bag is made using the new Gumball Green from the new In colour 2012 -2014 available today. I totally love the brand-new stitched satin ribbon. The small bauble window was cut out with one of the new Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies (page 3 in the A/WC (Autumn/Winter Catalogue)) and backed with a piece of clear Window Sheet. I ran the 2-way glue pen around the edges and sprinkled on Dazzling Diamonds glitter. The pretty paper surrounding the window is from the Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack (page 20 in the A/WC). This paper stack has gorgeous small prints in a huge variety of colours and patterns - perfect for any occasion! The drawer handles are Real Red Glimmer Brads from page 174 of the AC (Annual Catalogue).

The back view features a 3-d Snowflake using the Snow Flurry Bigz Die p 186 in AC & P 14 in A/WC which has been cut in the Big Shot. I used Red Glimmer Paper from P 160 in the AC which gives a gorgeous rich sparkle. The to/From tag is from the Tags til Christmas stamp set on p 11 in the AC. and punched out with the Decorative Label punch on p182 in the AC.
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On Friday I made this really cute Tissue Holder which makes a perfect wee gift for someone and is also a great item to sell at Craft Fairs too. I've used the new Candlelight Christmas Designer Fabric from page 4 in the A/WC. It took less than 5 minutes to make, including cutting out time! I was so pleased with this Tissue Holder as I'm not a sewer and can't machine a straight line (oooops!).

For something just a bit different, on Friday I had my first attempt at using the Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps. I was quite pleased with the results here, especially because I used Gluten-free flour so that my husband could eat them too!



 One last thing to share today is one of the many different cards I've made in the last few days, using the Holiday Ornament stamps and dies in the Holiday Frame embossing folder and backed with the Lacy Brocade embossing folder. I will share some of the others over the next couple of weeks.

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Now you can go over to visit the incredibly talented Carolyn's blog and see the lovely treat she has in store for you.

If you have missed the beginning of the Blog Hop - here is a list below to help you, starting with Laura who has so kindly organised the Blog Hop.

1. 1 - CreativeIdeas_Laura http://laura-creativeideas.blogspot.com
   2 - Margaretk21 - http://makingpapercrafts.blogspot.com
   3 - Angela www.sparklycards.blogspot.co.uk
   4 - Leanie - www.beautifulimpressions.co.uk
   5 - Alison - www.craftingalison.blogspot.com
   6 - Beckie - www.bextiesandstickytape.blogspot.com
   7 - Gill - http://lilybygilly.wordpress.com
   8 - Diane - http://craftwithstyle.blogspot.com
   9 - Dawn - www.tartanstamper.blogspot.com
   10- Zoë http://www.stampingscene.blogspot.com
   11- Fiona W - http://oakfieldcrafts.blogspot.com
   12- Elaina - http://moulinrougestamps.blogspot.co.uk
   13- Anne-Marie - http://classycrafters.blogspot.co.uk
   14- Sarah - http://esellek.blogspot.co.uk
   15- Vronnie - http://vronstampin.blogspot.co.uk
   16- Christa - http://serendipity-stamping.blogspot.co.uk
   17- RuthE - http://pearsonifiedcrafting.blogspot.co.uk
   18- CarolynUK - http://stampaholix.blogspot.co.uk/
   19- Amanda - http://thecraftspa.blogspot.com
   20- Patricia - http://stampinbeckscraft.blogspot.com
   21- Tara - http://ihaventgotacleverblogname.blogspot.co.uk
   22- Emma (Citaborca) - http://cocktailofcard.blogspot.co.uk/
   23- Emma H - http://www.emma-letsstamp.blogspot.co.uk
   24- Sarah Scribbles - http://card-delights.blogspot.com
   25- Sarnie - http://www.kraftybiker.blogspot.com/
   26- Sharon - http://all-inked-up-sharon.blogspot.co.uk
   27- Lynn - http://www.heavenlycrafts.com/stampinheaven/
   28- Emma - http://www.emma-daye.blogspot.com
   29- Erika - http://twintroublescreations.blogspot.co.uk/
   30- Elaine - http://thesassystampers.blogspot.co.uk/
   31- Nicky - http://nickyjohncock.blogspot.com
   32- Jane - http://cheshiredesignhouse.blogspot.com/
   33- Kara - http://karascraftycorner.blogspot.com/
   34- Ally - http://www.serendipitypapercuts.blogspot.com
   35- Clare (Sparkle) - http://www.sparklecrafts.blogspot.com
   36- Julie H (craftybug) - http://www.the-crafty-bug.blogspot.com

Thank you for your visit,
Ruth x

New Summer Mini Catalogue out today!

What a treat... Stampin' Up! have excelled themselves... A brand new, full of fantastic new products, Summer Mini Catalogue.

It is jam-packed with loads of exciting New Crafting Products including Framelits, embosslits, pleated satin ribbon, bakers twine, new stamp sets, fabric, DSP, Simply Scored Tool, dies and tons more...  It is honestly the best ever... yes I'm excited LOL!

I made this card for a swap with a fellow demonstrator using some of the new products...

This is made in Baja Breeze and Blushing Bride colours.  I've used the new Framelits dies, new pleated satin ribbons, new jelly brads, new Twitterpated DSP and one of the stamps from the new Apothecary Art set which fit perfectly inside the framelits.  Can you see why I'm so excited about these new products - they're gorgeous!  I'm off to play with some more new products and I'll show you later what else I've made.  Have a good day! xx