Sunday, November 16, 2025

Stamping Sunday Blog Hop - {Gorgeous Gifts} -

Well a warm hello to you this wet and cold November.  
Come on in and enjoy some creative gift ideas from the
Blog Hop team.

This month it's all about the gifts, I've chosen to step up my gift wrap with a loaded envelope.  Some of you who have been reading my blog for a while may remember I made one back in 2021, here is a link to it.

Using the Woven Textures DSP (165560) I used 2 sheets to create a pouch.


Then stuffed it with some gifts wrapped using Vellum sheets (167099) and a strip of floral paper from the Floral Charm DSP (166125) and trimmed it with the Petal Pink braided trim (166140)
The hole at the top of the tag was punched with one of the small punches from a set of 3 (165409)


To create the effect on the vellum I used the Forever Plaid embossing folder 164049


To purchase any of the products used go here 

To see how I constructed the pouch please watch my video here...


and here are the cutting instructions to make it.

If you have a go, please share your results on my Facebook group here




Have a peruse of my fellow hoppers, I am sure their creations will delight you


B O O K   on to my online classes here


To ensure you get a free gift for shopping with 
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  

J O I N For free products and discounts on further purchases.

Sunday, September 21, 2025

SSBH - Nature's Palette - INK STAMPS PAPER

Welcome to this month's Stampin Sunday Blog Hop.


Our theme is Nature’s Palette, which couldn’t be more perfect for this time of year. Here in Wales, the trees are alive with stunning autumn colours—deep reds, golden yellows, and rustic oranges. It’s impossible not to feel inspired to bring these seasonal shades into our handmade cards.

Creating My Own Patterned Paper

One of my favourite techniques in cardmaking is creating my own patterned paper using Stampin’ Up! stamps. For this project, I stamped and layered different images to mimic the richness of autumn foliage.

I used the following Stampin’ Up! stamp sets:

  • Gathering Moments

  • Branching Out

  • Christmas Greenery

  • Impressions Abloom

  • Gallery Blooms

Stampin’ Up! Ink Colours

The vibrant colour palette was built from these Stampin’ Up! Ink Pads:

  • Cherry Cobbler

  • Real Red

  • Pumpkin Pie

  • Timid Tiger

  • Crushed Curry

  • Darling Duckling

All of these were stamped onto Darling Duckling cardstock, giving a warm and earthy base.


To see how I stamped it, watch this video here

The Finished Autumn Card

Once my background paper was complete, I designed the finished card by keeping the colour scheme simple and cohesive. I paired Darling Duckling with Timid Tiger cardstock, then added a few delicate die cuts for texture and interest. The result is a card that perfectly captures the beauty of autumn.

Try This Technique Yourself!

If you love autumn card ideas or enjoy experimenting with Stampin’ Up! products, I encourage you to try creating your own paper with seasonal colours. It’s a fun way to make your projects truly unique.

👉 Which colours inspire you most in autumn—deep reds, golden yellows, or rustic oranges? Let me know in the comments below!


Have a look at the other blog posts here

S H O P for Stampin' Up! products here
B O O K   on to my online classes here

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

J O I N For free products and discounts on further purchases.

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Stamping Sunday Blog Hop - Vacation Vibes

Welcome to the Stamping Sunday Blog Hop.

This month's theme is Vacation Vibes.  We've enjoyed a week away at our annual summer camp.  At the place we stayed there was a water fountain in a rose garden.  The new Builder Blossom stamp set that will be widely available in September was perfect for creating these blousy roses on this stamped one sheet wonder.  


I used part of the sheet to create a couple of slim line birthday cards.


Gems were added to the centre's for a bit of a highlight.



To see how I stamped it, here is a sped up video


INK COLOURS Lemon Lime Twist Lost Lagoon Pretty in Pink Fresh Freesia Pertunia Pop Blackberry Bliss STAMPS Textured Notes Branching Out Builder Blossoms

Please take a look at the other hoppers here...

S H O P for Stampin' Up! products here
B O O K   on to my online classes 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

J O I N For free products and discounts on further purchases.

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Sweet Things - Stampin Sunday Blog Hop

This was such fun! 
The theme set for this month's Stampin Sunday Blog Hop is
Simply Sweet
As I was thinking of yummy treats to eat, I thought about the british biscuit the Jammy Dodger.  It's an iconic shape and taste, loved by many here in the UK.


I looked at the circle dies I had and found a couple that worked well together, then used the Bee Builder Punch to cut out the heart shape.


Teamed with the "Just Because" sentiment from Softly Said, it makes the perfect all occasion card.

Here is the video of how I created it



Please take a moment to look out the other sweet creations from these wonderful artists...
S H O P for Stampin' Up! products here
B O O K   on to my online classes 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

J O I N For free products and discounts on further purchases.

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