Blog Break

Hi there! In the spirit of Christmas I'll be taking the week off to spend time with family and relax a little. My online store is open 24 hours feel free to continue to shop with me. I'm hoping to be back just before the new year with LOTS of new stuff to share! Have a Merry Christmas!

Piece of Cake Class

Join me for a Piece Of Cake Bundle Class

Three class times to choose from. Please let me know which class time you want when you RSVP.  All classes contain the same projects, limited seating at each class.

Class One Friday, January 25, 2019 6pm-8pm

My house, SW ABQ (address when you RSVP)

Class Two Saturday, January 26, 2019 9am-11am

My house, SW ABQ (address when you RSVP)

Class Three Monday, January 28, 2019, 10am-12pm

Panara Bread, Jefferson and I25 NE ABQ

At this class you will recieve the Piece of Cake Bundle from the new Occasions catalog.  You will also make 4 cards at the class using your bundle.  The bundle includes the PIece of Cake stamp set and Cake Builder Punch.  This class is $32 payable at the time of RSVP. Check, Cash or Paypal invoice (add $2 for transaction fees).  Last day to RSVP is January 15th.  

To RSVP for this class email me at stamperrdn@q.com

Facebook Live Gift Card Holder

I have a really cute gift card holder to share, perfect for last minute gift giving. Check out the video below!

2019 Occasions Catalog Paper Share!

2019 Occasions Paper Share!

I'm excited to announce my 2019 Paper Share!!!

What is a Paper Share? It’s a great way to get a little of every Designer Series Paper in the Occasions Catalog without the cost of purchasing all of them.  

You will get two 6” x 6” pieces of every single DSP in the Occasions Catalog, for only $30!!  That’s 144 pieces of 6” x 6” DSP!  It’s a great way to get a little of everything and find out which packages you love and want to order more of.  

DSP included are: All My Love, Floral Romance*, How Sweet It Is*, Happiness Blooms*, Gingham Gala*, Needlepoint Nook, and Classic Garage

* pictured in photo

PLUS! Get a FREE bonus with every paper share! I will include one 6” x 6” piece of each pattern in the Sale-a-Bration DSP Botanical Butterfly and on 6” x 6” piece of the Sale-a-Bration Foil Sheets in Grapefruit Grove and Lovely Lipstick. That’s an extra 14 pieces FREE!!!

There’s no limit to how many paper shares you can purchase! Payments can be cash, check or PayPal (add $2 per share for transaction fees)

All paper shares are ordered when a group is full (4 per group). 

Last day to sign up is January 1.  All payments must be received by January 1.  Papers are ordered on January 3 and will be ready no later than January 25. 

To sign up for the paper share please email me at stamperrdn@q.com

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Christmas 10 Week Countdown, Week 10

 
Over the next 10 weeks I'll share a new and fun Christmas idea all the way up to December 18, only a week away from Christmas!  Of course you can adapt all of these ideas to any holiday or occasion. We made it to Week 10!!!!  There's just under a week left until Christmas and if you still need a quick gift I have it today!  This cute and simple Santa Belt treat will bring a smile to anyone's face!  

This box is quick and easy to put together.  You'll need a piece of cardstock that is 9 1/2" x  4".  On the long side score at 1/2", 1", 5", and 5 1/2".  On the short side score at 1/2" and 3 1/2".  Simple trim up the score lines on the long side until you get to the horizontal score lines and adhere your tabs together.  Add a Basic Black Belly Band with a Gold Glimmer belt buckle and it's done!!!  They hold a standard size KitKat bar perfectly!!

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!!

Simple Stamping! With Sneak Peeks!

I have two fun cards to share with you.  One of them is yesterday's super fun sneak peek of Butterfly Gala.  Check out my video to see both cute cards!
Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Butterfly Gala Sneak Peek!

I'm super excited about all the amazing butterfly products coming in the new Occasions and Sale-a-Bration catalogs!!!  There's so many fun things on the horizon!  this Butterfly Gala stamp set and punch is one of them!  These butterflies are punched out with the new butterfly punch.  I love a good punch and this is a great punch.  The Butterfly Gala set has so many fun butterflies and it's easy to layer up colors and patterns!  I can't wait to use this set more!  This card was one of the make and takes from my team Christmas party on Tuesday night.  Check back tomorrow for another sneak peek!

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!!

Handwritten Omb

This cards evolution is a strange story.  First the amazing Handwritten Background stamp set featured isn't even my stamp set.  It ended up in my bag at the last craft weekend. It actually belongs to my friend Kim.  She challenged me AT the craft weekend to make a card with it.  I had it in my bag and forgot all about it, until I unpacked.  This week I FINALLY had time to make a card with the background and boy do I LOVE IT!!!!  

I clear heat embossed and then used Blueberry Bushel and a sponge dauber to add lots of color and in an ombre pattern.  The color is very dark and concentrated on the bottom and lightens up as you go up.   I paired it with the Stitched Labels Bundle for a really cute and fun card!  I have sneak peeks coming tomorrow!  Don't miss it!

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Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!!

Christmas 10 Week Countdown, Week 9

Over the next 10 weeks I'll share a new and fun Christmas idea all the way up to December 18, only a week away from Christmas!  Of course you can adapt all of these ideas to any holiday or occasion.  I can't believe we're on week 9 only one week left!!!!  Today's project is the perfect stocking stuffer and perfect last minute gift.  I found these mini Post It Note Matchbooks at the Container Store.  They were so cute and all I did was attach a cute tag to the front and add a bow with some White Bakers Twine.  

The Enjoy tag was stamped with the Tags and Tidings Stamp Set and then punched out with a 1" circle punch.  Easy peasy!  These are perfect for teachers or co workers or anyone who loves cute notepads.  Who doesn't!!!!?! Join me next week for week for our final week of the Countdown to Christmas!  Shop for products in my online store here.

Thank for looking, see you soon!!!

Customer Appreciation Class

Over the weekend I held my annual Customer Appreciation class.  I love doing this class so much. It's a class that celebrates and spoils my amazing customers who, without their support, I couldn't do what I love to do!  They always get to make 3 fun and simple cards.  This first one is so cute and we got to pull out the incredible Stamparatus for it!  Lining up the flamingo is easy with the Stamparatus!  

 This card is one of my favorites! It's simple but so beautiful.  If you don't own the Waterfront Stamp Set you need it!  It creates the most stunning cards!

This card is so fun! I love the simple geometric shapes and this is a great masculine card.  We always need masculine cards!  In addition to the three cards there was also a gourmet coffee bar and my guests also got a sneak peek at the upcoming Occasions and Sale-a-Bration Catalogs!

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!!

Big Plans Memories and More

Sometimes we need a quick card.  Like really quick, like not even time for stamping quick!  I love to keep our amazing Memories and More packs on hand for cases just like this! Our Memories and more card are incredible for scrapbooking and memory keeping but they also make pretty amazing cards!

There is no stamping on any of these cards!  All the greetings are from the Big Plans Memories and More kit.  In addition, the memory cards are all used for the focal points on all of the cards.  The only addition I made was on this card where I ran a piece of cardstock through the Big Shot with the Tufted Embossing folder.

I love the greetings, accents and cards in all our amazing packs and they're great to keep on hand when you need a quick card.  You can shop our entire line of Memories and More products in my Online Store here.

Thanks for Looking, see you soon!!!

One More Pop Of Petals!

I have one more card to share using the Pop of Petals set!  This one is so bright, fun and cute!!!  I love the colors on this one!  Pineapple Punch and Rich Razzleberry!  Yum!!!  I paired the Pop of Petals with the Stitched Labels Bundle.  So fun!!!

If you haven't gotten this month's Class To Go there's still time!  For all the details on how you can get the Pop of Petals Bundle in the class to go check out my blog post here.

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Pop of Petals Facebook Live

Yesterday on my Facebook Live I shared this super cute card!  I used the Pop of Petals and Friendly Expressions sets, both of which are part of this month's Class To Go.  For details on Decembers Class To Go check out this post.  While this card isn't one of the 3 you'll make in the Class To Go this is another fun and quick example of a super cute card with these sets.  Hurry! The last day to order the Class To Go is December 10th!

You can check out the replay of my Facebook Live below.  While you're at YouTube, subscribe to my channel so you never miss a video!

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!
 

Christmas 10 Week Countdown, Week 8

Over the next 10 weeks I'll share a new and fun Christmas idea all the way up to December 18, only a week away from Christmas!  Of course you can adapt all of these ideas to any holiday or occasion. Today I have a really cute tiny gift that would be so cute to hand out to anyone!  This sweet little triangle box holds a Ferrero Rondnoir or Ferroro Rocher perfectly!  The tag on the front is simple but with the gold glimmer paper it really adds lots of Christmas Sparkle!  The 'Made With Love' greeting is from the Make A Difference Stamp Set in the Annual Catalog.  

I love all tiny boxes and this one is super cute!  Look how fun it is!!  Plus they're super simple to put together!  You can make a stack in no time!

You'll need a piece of cardstock that is 6 1/2"x5".  On the 6 1/2" side score at 1 1/2", 3" 4 1/2" and 6" on the 5" side score at 1 1/2" and 3 1/2"

You'll trim the 3 top left squares off, along with the top right rectangle.  The tabs on the bottom are all trimmed up to the score line, I like to angle my tabs a little.  You'll also remove the bottom right rectangle.  From here it's easy to assemble the box.  You'll add glue to the tab and fold the box together adhere the bottom.  To form the triangle simply pinch the sides and ford the lid over.  I kept my lid closed with some strong magnets.  You could also use Velcro or add a fun belly band.  Shop for product in my online store here.

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

December Class To Go

November's class to go kit is all planned and ready for you!  Every month I'll offer a class focused around a specific stamp set or bundle which includes PDF instructions.  There will be three different options for the Class To Go.  Prices will vary every month.  You have until the 10th of the month to sign up, all invoices MUST be paid by the 10th.  I'll then order supplies and get them mailed by the 20th of the month. PDFs will be sent on the 10th of the month.  I will ship within the USA only, there are additional shipping fees.  If you're local to me once your kit is ready I'll contact you to deliver.  This month's Class To Go features the Pop of Petals Bundle.  

This month's class to go includes 3 super cute cards, using the super cute flowers and punch from the Pop of Petals Bundle.  I love the colors on these cards and how cute and fun they are.  I know you'll love them too!  These cards all feature greetings from the Friendly Expressions set.  Add that set onto your Class To Go kit for only $19!

There are 3 different options to get this class to go kit: The three options are:
1) I need it all.  This kit includes the Nothing Sweeter Bundle. If you love the cards and love the products then this is the kit for you. If your kit needs to be shipped there is an additional $7 charge.
2) Just the supplies.  This kit includes just the make and take supplies and PDF instructions.  If you already have the products used in this months kit and you just want the cards, this is the kit for you!  If your kit needs to be shipped there is an additional $5 charge.
3) PDF only.  This option is for the PDF emailed to you. If you're a demonstrator or want to prep your own supplies this is the option for you.  My team will get the PDF every month for free, now is a great time to join my team! The PDF will be sent via email on the 10th of the month.


The costs for this months kits are: 1) I Need It All $40 (plus $7, if your kit needs to be shipped).  Add on the Friendly Expressions Set for only $19!
2) Just The Supplies $20 (plus $5 if your kit needs to be shipped)
3) PDF Only $10
To purchase any of these kits please email me stamperrdn@q.com and let me know which kit you want.  I'll send you an invoice via Paypal and you'll have until the 10th to pay. 

If you have any questions please let me know.  I'm excited to offer this opportunity to you!
Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Over Top Shimmer Paint Wash

I have one last card to share using the Shimmer Paint Wash technique I shared on Wednesday.  I absolutely love the sparkle and shine it gives.  For this one I mixed some Coastal Cabana reinker into the Frost White Shimmer Paint to make a Coastal Cabana wash.  This one came out so beautiful I had to make an over the top card with it!  I used the First Frost Bundle.  The colors I used were Coastal Cabana, Lovely Lipstick, Granny Apple Green and Gorgeous Grape.  I LOVE this color combo!!!!  I added a birthday greeting from the Another Wonderful Year set.  I heat embossed it in silver then stamped it again in Coastal Cabana and cut out just the banner.  Super cute!

To really make it over the top I added lots of silver details with Silver Metallic Thread, Silver Sequin Trim, Silver Sequins and of course Silver Glimmer paper.  The sparkle on this card is out of this world.  I love this card!!!  Shop for products in my online store.

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!!

Thank You Gold Wash

Yesterday I shared how to use our Shimmer Paint to make gorgeous watercolor washes.  Once I started I couldn't stop!  I also made this one.  I love that gold wash.  For this one I used less rubbing alcohol so the brush marks are more prominent.  I love that look!  I simply added the Thank you die cut, some gold sequins and linen thread to finish this card.  It's simply gorgeous!  Shop for products in my online store.

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Shimmer Paint Wash Facebook Live

In yesterday's Facebook Live I made this beautiful card!  It's so stunning and soooo easy.  The wash in the background is so sparkly and done simply with Shimmer Paint and rubbing alcohol.  It features the First Frost set which is so gorgeous!  For all the details on how to make this card check out my video.  Don't forget to join me live every Tuesday at 2:30pm MST on my Facebook page (Ruth's Stamping Corner).  Shop for products in my online store here.
Thanks for looking see you soon!

Christmas 10 Week Countdown, Week 7

Over the next 10 weeks I'll share a new and fun Christmas idea all the way up to December 18, only a week away from Christmas!  Of course you can adapt all of these ideas to any holiday or occasion.  Today's project is a cute hand sanitizer holder.  There are so many different ways to package up hand sanitizers.  Today's cute box is pretty cute plus I love all the non traditional colors of it too! 

I used the hand sanitizer (from Bath and Body Works) as inspirations for the colors. This one is a purple holly berry one so I thought I'd pull in some purples for the box and even make a purple holly berry.  I love the pop of Granny Apple Green with the Gorgeous Grape.

 To make this holder you'll need a piece of cardstock that is 4"x10".  On the 4" side score at 1" and 3".  On the 10" side score at 4 1/2" and 5 1/2".  Along the same side you'll add smaller scorelines that only go from the outside to the longer scorelines.  Those are made at 3 1/2" and 6 1/2".  You'll see all the lines marked in the picture.

There's a little trimming to do.  You'll remove the long rectangles on all 4 sides and cut up the tabs as pictured.  The tabs get adheres to the front and back pieces making your cute box.

To make the holly leaves.  I used a 1 3/4" circle punch and punched it out of Granny Apple Green DSP.  I then fed the circle back into the punch to punch a football shaped item.  I was able to get both leaves from one circle.

I then used my 1/2" circle punch and punched tiny notches out of each leaf.  Don't worry too much about making them perfect.  To complete my tag I used the Swirly Frames and Peaceful Noel stamp sets.  Shop all these products in my online store here.

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Postcard Pals Fun Fold

 I have two SUPER cute cards for you! These cards are so stinking cute it make my heart happy!  They're both done the same way.  I started by stamping and coloring my critters with Stampin' Blends.  I love coloring with the Blends and with sooo many amazing color choices there's something for everything!

 My card base is 4 1/4" x 11".  On the 11" side score at 4" and 8".  You'll be left with 3 panels, 2 that are 4" tall and a shorter one.  I used a larger square from the Layering squares framelits and partially cut it from the smallest of the 3 panels.  I only put my top cutting plate on my big shot where I wanted the framelit to cut so in this case I lined the edge of the framelit up with the score line.  The framelit will cut the 3 sides of the square in the smallest panel but not beyond that.  Using just scissors trim the rest of the square along the score line.    

The critters were cut using a smaller square from the stitched shapes.  When you assemble your card align the stamped image in the cut out window.  Your tri-fold card will fold up to open.  The piece with your coloring will fold down and open your card completely!  Super cute!!!

I added a simple popup feature inside the card for added fun! This card is stinkin' cute without the pop up too!  

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Online Extravaganza!

Six days. Three Sales. One Spectacular Promotion! 

Online Extravaganza will run for six days. During this time, Stampin' Up! will be throwing three, 48-hour sales featuring a selection of products from the 2018–2019 annual catalog—all at 10% off! Each 48-hour sale will feature two product categories.  When one sale ends, the next sale begins; this cycle will continue until Online Extravaganza is over. By the end, nearly every item from the annual catalog will have been on sale!  

Shop my online store here.  Use this Host Code EA6NJZQM  All orders over $50 will receive a roll of the Real Red Solid Ribbon.  Orders over $150 don't use the host code, you'll receive Stampin' Rewards and I'll still send you the ribbon!  

So what will be on sale?  Don't wait these sales won't last long! 

November 23–24

PAPER & EMBELLISHMENTS

• Bags
• Brads and Buttons
• Cards and Envelopes
• Cardstock
• Designer Series Paper
• Embossing material
• Glitter
• Ribbons
• Twine
• Specialty Paper
• Tags
• Washi Tape

November 25–26

STAMPS & KITS

• Stamp sets (clear-mount, wood-mount, and photopolymer)
• Project kits
• Card kits
• Kit refills
• Memories & More
• Punch box kits

November 27–28

TOOLS & INK

• Adhesives
• Applicators
• Cleaners
• Cutting tools
• Embossing folders
• Framelits and thinlits
• Ink Pads
• Ink refills
• Markers
• Punches
• Scoring Tools
• Stamp blocks and cases

• Promotion includes items from the 2018–2019 annual catalog only.
• While discounts will be available for most items, some exclusions apply. These non-discounted items include—but are not limited to—the following products:
• Host stamp sets
• Paper Pumpkin (prepaids, monthly subscriptions, past kits/refills) 
• Big Shot
• Stamparatus
• Bundles will not receive additional discounts during this promotion.

Shop here!