World Card Making Day! Part one...

To celebrate World Card-making Day yesterday, We held a Christmas Stamp-a-stack class, so that  busy people could make a start on their Christmas Cards before things get too hectic nearer Christmas.

We had a blast!  I had a room full of very keen Beginners who either hadn't done any card making before or hadn't made anything for a long long time and wished to get back into things. I was so impressed with their cards. They were all beautiful.,

We made 12 cards of 4 different styles. Wow! didn't these Beginners do a fantastic job? It's so good to see how excited they were (when they'd looked at the cards at the start of the class and said they'd never manage that), then the joy and pride when they had a go and were delighted with their results. They've caught the bug now and would like to make more, so have requested regular classes. Way to go ladies!

Here is one of the cards they made. They found this one of the quickest cards

 Sorry for the poor picture. I took it with my phone, so will post a clearer one later

A special thanks to my fantastic helper, who I couldn't have done without. Thanks Audrey, you are a star!

White Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set	Card Stock A4 Soft Sky	Whisper White A4 Card Stock
Jet Black Stazon Pad	Stazon Cleaner	Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad
Stamping Sponges	2-Way Glue Pen	Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter
Sticky Strip

Table built using Product Table Builder by The Crafty Owl - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

Keep Crafting, Ruth xx

Christmas Tag Folder and Ornament

Hello crafters. I've scheduled this post incase I'm too busy getting ready with last minute things for the class on Saturday.
I thought I would show you some pictures of the wallet I made and the tags to go inside.

I mainly used the Tags till Christmas stamp set and a few of the Holiday Ornament set too. I think this would make a cute gift for a friend.

I also made the popular ornament that is on the front cover of the Autumn/Winter catalogue. I love the new gorgeous Vintage Faceted Designer buttons as they catch the light and look all sparkly (sorry for the poor photos as always - it just doesn't do it justice!) and I added the new large pearl from the Large Pearl Basic Jewels pack.

Thank you for visiting today. Please do pop back another day.

Ruth  

Welcome to The big ILWS Blog Hop today!



Click here to view new Catalogue

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

Gift tin of Tags in New In-Colours

Hello crafters! Today I'm sharing a couple of tins I decorated last week using the new In Colors which are going to be in the new Annual Catalogue due out on 1st October. I've used Gumball Green and Raspberry Ripple colours which go well with the new Snow Festival Designer Series Papers that I used for the base and dividers in the tins. I've had these tins sitting around in my craft room for over 2 months now and have been thinking of ideas to use them for. I thought these would make good gifts. Here's closer view:

 
















and the other tin:

 

Last year I made my own box using Rich Razzleberry colours and the same stamp set Tags til Christmas. I covered the box with Window Glass and decorated with the gorgeous Wide Striped Grosgrain Ribbon which I am so sad to see retired this month, so I've been buying up a few of my favourite colours which are in the Retired Lists here.

 I am so glad the stamp set is staying as Tags til Christmas is a fantastic set that requires no cutting out, as Stampin' Up! sell punches available for all the stamps!!!! Email me if you are interested in ordering any Stampin' Up! products. Remember the Retired list items are selling out VERY fast.

Lovely gift idea with Free Tutorial




Front and back views

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Here's a picture of the Swap I designed for Saturday's  Tartan Stamper's Demonstrator swap. Do you like the new Snowflake Die from the new Autumn/Winter Catalogue? I love it. I also used the Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack 126904 which is only £6.25 for 48 sheets. The designs remind me of all my past favourite designs, but smaller and different colours. The double-sided sheets are 11.4cm x 16.5 cm, so a perfect size for  for mounting your 6" x 4" photos into a scrapbook. Contact me if you wish to order anything from the new catalogue.

I have made up a PDF tutorial for the gift bag and drawers. If you would be interested in a copy of the tutorial, then please email me, to ask for a copy. I only ask that if you use it in any way, then you give the credit back to me.