Ruth's Stamping Corner: October 2023

Monday, October 30, 2023

More Wishes and Beary Christmas DSP

I have another More Wishes project to share with you today. I shared a cute box yesterday for my Twelve Weeks of Christmas Series using this set. This card is so fun and quick! You can easily mass produce this one this year! I paired up the More Wishes Set with the Beary Christmas DSP. I love the DSP and I love using these busy patterns with the big, bold greetings from the More Wishes Set. I added some trees from the Beary Cute Set.

I am featuring the More Wishes Set in my November Card Crate Class To Go. This is a class that comes to your mailbox with all the supplies you need to complete your cards. You get $20 in product and video and PDF instructions. This month you're making a stack of cards-8 total! And if you're local in Albuquerque, NM I'm offering an in person session of Card Crate in November. Check out all the details here. Hurry the deadline to RSVP is approaching!

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Supplies:

More Wishes Set

Beary Cute Set

Misty Moonlight Cardstock

Very Vanilla Cardstock

Essentials Baker's Twine

Ombre Dots

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Sunday, October 29, 2023

Twelve Weeks Of Christmas Week 5-More Wishes Lindt Bear Box-VIDEO

It's week 5 of my Twelve Weeks of Christmas Series! This time I'm breaking out the Christmas chocolates thanks to the giant box of Lindt Chocolates I found at my local Costco. I'm looking forward to all the Christmas treats being stocked later this week after Halloween! Yay!!! Today's treat is completely adorable and perfect for quick stocking stuffers. I kept this one pretty festive with reds and greens so that any of the Lindt cuties could be substituted for the bears. In case you can't find the bears in your area, Lindt usually has other packages like snowmen or Santas. I love this treat box! It's simple, quick and cute! What more could you ask for!

I'm using the More Wishes Set which is perfect for this holiday season! I am featuring this set in my November Card Crate Class To Go. This is a class that comes to your mailbox with all the supplies you need to complete your cards. You get $20 in product and video and PDF instructions. This month you're making a stack of cards-8 total! And if you're local in Albuquerque, NM I'm offering an in person session of Card Crate in November. Check out all the details here. Hurry the deadline to RSVP is approaching! I did a little fussy cutting for my greeting. I love the look of them fussy cut, check out the video because I share a tip that is a game changer for fussy cutting! I used the Paper Florist Die to make my poinsettia. This box is tooo cute!!!

Make your own!

Shaded Spruce 4 1/2" x 5"

On the short side score at 1" on each side

On the long side score at 1" and 2"

Joy Of Christmas DSP 3/4" x 7 1/2" and 2 1/4" x 2 3/4"

Basic White, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Shaded Spruce and Granny Apple Green scraps for stamping, fussy cutting and die cutting

Make sure you check out the video for all the details on this project. While you're there subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video. I have a full supply list below. You can shop for these products in my Online Store. If you love the More Wishes Set make sure you check out my Card Crate for November, this time I'm offering in in person option for those that are local.

Check out the Twelve Weeks Of Christmas Series

Week 1-Sending Cheer Hot Cocoa Holder

Week 2-Beary Cute Ice Breaker Matchbox

Week 3-Merry and Bright Fun Fold Card

Week 4-Festive and Fun Tissue Holder

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Supplies:

More Wishes Set

Shaded Spruce Cardstock

Cherry Cobbler Cardstock

Crushed Curry Cardstock

Granny Apple Green Cardstock

Basic White Cardstock

Cut and Emboss Machine

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Bee My Valentine-SNEAK PEEK!

I have the cutest card to share today! I made this one for a swap I participated in this month. I'm using brand new products. These are coming in January! So how did I get them early? Stampin' Up! is hosting a virtual event in November for demonstrators only. As part of this event, demonstrators who are registered had the opportunity to purchase this entire Bee Mine Suite early for the event. The whole suite is sooooo cute!!! But guess what? YOU can get this suite of products early too!!!

Get this suite this month by joining my team this month. As part of the 35 Anniversary join special, new demonstrators get FREE registration to the OnStage at Home event. Once you're registered you can preorder this adorable suite of products for yourself. Seeing and ordering new products early is just one of the many perks of being a demonstrator! Are you ready to join? Sign up here. Not only will you get the free registration when you join, but this month's killer deal on the Starter Kit is too good to pass up! You can choose either 35% off the price of your Starter Kit or choose to add 35% more products to your Starter Kit. Whichever choice you make you can't go wrong! Join today!

This card is an adorable fun fold card that has a fun surprise inside! I have all the measurements below so you can recreate this card. The piece in the middle is accordion folded and you only adhere the top and bottom pieces to the inside. It's a show stopping card for sure.

Instead of black for my bee I went with Early Espresso and Daffodil Delight. I love the warmth of the Early Espresso. The body and wings are punched with the coordinating punch, I punched the wings in vellum for some fun texture. I added some pops of color with Lemon Lime Twist and Sweet Sorbet. Who would you send this cute card to?

Make your own!

Early Espresso

4 1/4" x 11" score the long side at 5 1/2"

2" x 11" score the long side at 2 3/4", 5 1/2" and 8 1/4"

Daffodil Delight 5" x 3 3/4"

DSP 5" x 1"

Lemon Lime Twist 5" x 1/2"

Basic White 1 7/8" x 2 5/8" (four pieces), plus extra for stamping and punching.

I have a full supply list below. Most supplies can be purchased today from my Online Store. The Bee Mine Suite can only be purchased by demonstrators who are registered for Stampin' Up! Virutal OnStage Event in November. Get your FREE registration when you join my team in October. Hurry there's only a few days left!

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Supplies:

Bee My Valentine Bundle Coming January 2024 or purchase the Starter Kit and purchase it after you join!

Early Espresso Cardstock

Daffodil Delight Cardstock

Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock

Basic White Cardstock

Vellum Cardstock

Bee Mine DSP Coming January 2024 or purchase the Starter Kit and purchase it after you join!

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Card Crate November 2023-More Wishes Set-PLUS NEW IN PERSON OPTION!

I am happy to announce this month's exciting class to go! Welcome to Card Crate! The class that comes to your door and you can do your projects on your time from the comfort of your home.

If you've done Card Crate with me in the past you'll notice two options now, there's a local one for ones that don't require shipping, that price will stay the same at $35. If your crate needs shipped it will be $40.

If you are local I'm excited to announce an in person class for Card Crate! I'll provide the stamps and the ink!

Card Crate is $40 shipped

Card Crate is $35 if you're local in the Albuquerque, NM area choose a porch pick up or attend my in person class.

You'll get:

Supplies for your projects
A PDF with all the supplies and photos of projects
$20 in product (approximately), needed to complete your cards
A Thank You gift from me
Video Tutorial

What you'll need:

Stamps and ink to complete your projects, per Stampin' Up! policy all projects will come unstamped (you'll know in advance what the supplies are so you can plan ahead and place orders if you need to). There's always room to substitute items and be creative if you don't have the exact supplies! NOTE: Stamps and ink will be provided at my in person class.
Adhesive, some months may contain specialty adhesive.
Scissors

How to purchase:

Email me and let me know you want the November Card Crate and I'll send you a link to pay via PayPal. Per Stampin' Up! Policy I cannot list the 'buy now' button on my blog. I can only ship to the USA.
Please email me if you want the Card Crate stamperrdn@q.com

Last day to RSVP for November's Card Crate is November 8. Payment is due on November 8. All supplies will be ordered on November 9 and classes will ship by November 18. (Time between ordering and shipping is longer due to longer expected shipping from Stampin' Up!, I hope to have them out sooner but I'm overestimating on timelines to be safe.) You will receive an email with your PDF when all crates have shipped.

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In Person Details:

You will still need to email me as listed above and let me know you want to attend this month's Card Crate Class. Payment for the class is due by November 8.

Class will be:

Date: Saturday November 18, 2023

Time: 1pm-3pm

Location: Pinspiration Albuquerque (located in the Riverside Plaza shopping center in NW Albuquerque)

I will provide all the stamps and inks needed. You will need to bring a paper trimmer, scissors and adhesives to class. Only those paid and registered are eligible to attend the in person class.

This month's kit is amazing!!!! I'm featuring the More Wishes Set-one of my favorites!! You'll need the set to complete your projects, or attend my in person Card Crate. You're making a stack of cards! Two each of four designs! Note: each card does contain some fussy cutting. These will be a great addition to your holiday cards this year! Add on the set for just $25, I'll pay the tax and shipping.

Make sure you indicate that you'll need the set when your RSVP for Card Crate. NOTE: You WILL need the set to create the cards.

This month's Card Crate you'll make 8 amazing holiday cards using the More Wishes Set.

What you'll get in this month's kit:

Supplies for your 8 projects
Half Package of the Walk In The Forest DSP*
Full Roll Of Pecan Pie Center Stripe Ribbon NEW!
Full Roll Of Linen Thread
Half Package Of Rhinestones
Video Tutorial
Free Gift

What you'll need to complete this month's kit:

More Wishes Set Add to your kit for $25.00
Cherry Cobbler Ink Pad
Pretty Peacock Ink Pad
Pecan Pie Ink Pad
Balmy Blue Ink Pad
Garden Green Ink Pad
Paper Trimmer
Adhesives (Stampin Seal, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tombow)

Simply Shammy or other stamp cleaner

Shop for these supplies in my Online Store.

*If the Walk In The Forest DSP becomes unavailable a different DSP will be substituted of equal value and look.

All other supplies for your cards will come in your kit. Your kit may contain die cut, pre punched or pre dry embossed pieces. You will need to supply all stamps and inks to complete your project. If you don't have the supplies listed above you can place an order to get them or you can substitute what you do have. There is always room for to be creative.

If you have any questions please let me know. I hope you enjoy this month's Card Crate!!

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Hey Chuck Chicken Soup Box-VIDEO

I'm breaking out the always cute Hey Chuck Bundle for today's project. I think it's super cute!! You'll want to make this for your friends and family who are feeling a little under the weather. Today we're making a treat box that holds a packet of chicken noodle soup. So cute! I think anyone who gets this adorable gift would instantly feel better! What a sweet way to let them know you're thinking of them!

I am using lots of bold and bright colors for this one. The box is Berry Burst with Lemon Lime Twist grass and Pool Party sky. I kept the coloring of my chicken fairly simple. All of the colors are listed below in the supplies. I die cut the sun and weather vane from Daffodil Delight and Starry Sky Cardstocks.

The box is pretty flat and opens like a book. To keep it closed I added some Iridescent Ribbon. Any ribbon would be perfect here. I used the Deckled Circles for my focal point. If you don't have these yet, get them on your next order in my Online Store. I finished with some sequins, by far my most favorite embellishment.

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Berry Burst 11" x 8"

On the short side score at 2 1/2" and 3"

On the long side score at 5", 5 1/2" and 10 1/2"

Brights DSP-Berry Burst 4 3/4" x 2 1/4"

I have a video below with all the details on this box. Make sure you check it out and subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video. I have a full supply list below. You can shop for these products in my Online Store.

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Fluffiest Friends Sweet As Honey Sneek Peek!

I have another sneak peek project for you using the Fluffiest Friends Bundle. This bundle will be released November 6, 2023 as part of the new Online Exclusives release. If you can't wait until then for this sweet set grab it now when you join Stampin' Up! When you purchase the Starter Kit you can add preorder items in your Starter Kit! How amazing is that! Just one of the great perks of being a demonstrator. I also shared this project last week also featuring this bear. I love the other images in this set but I LOVE the add on dies that coordinate with the bear, like the branch and hive. So cute!

I colored him with our ink and Water Painters on Watercolor Paper and used some Blending Brushes on the background. I don't watercolor much, it's a coloring medium I'm not super comfortable with but I'm trying to use it more because practice makes perfect right! One of the awesome dies in the bundle create that arched window shape. I love that and it works amazing to help spotlight your images. Sooooo cute! I stamped my greeting and fussy cut it to fit better on my card. I love this look but I know it's a little finicky, If you choose not to fussy cut it just stamp it along the top or bottom of the card. It's equally adorable there too!

My greeting is also from a brand new set called Bee My Valentine. This is part of an amazing Bundle of products! These products are only available now to demonstrators who have signed up for Stampin' Up!'s virtual conference in November. If you join my team in October you get FREE registration to that event, allowing you to also order the suite early! Otherwise it will be available in my Online Store in January.

I have a full supply list below. You can shop for these products in my Online Store. Get this bundle in your Starter Kit when you join my team today!

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Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Supplies:

Fluffiest Friends Bundle Coming November 6, 2023

Bee My Valentine Stamp Set Coming January 2024

Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock

Basic Black Cardstock

Early Espresso Cardstock

Daffodil Delight Cardstock

Granny Apple Green Cardstock

Basic White Cardstock

Watercolor Paper

Sweet Sorbet Ink

Granny Apple Green Ink

Basic Black Stampin Write Marker

Blending Brushes

Iridescent Pearls

Cut and Emboss Machine

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

Twelve Weeks Of Christmas Week 4-Festive and Fun Tissue Holder-VIDEO

It's week 4 of my Twelve Weeks Of Christmas Series and today's project is adorable and you can give this one out all season long! It's great for everyone! I'm using the Fun and Festive Stamp Set. This one is soooooo adorable. I love sets with cute critters, this one doesn't disappoint! I'm also using the Throughout The Year Set for my greeting. Both sets are in the Mini Catalog.

My box today holds a little pack of tissues. I got a bulk pack from Costco but I'm expecting places like the dollar store and big bulk stores to have Christmas themed packages coming soon. Feel free to plug in a Christmas one instead! If you don't want to do tissues, play with the measurements and slide in a candy bar or other treat. The concept is the same.

I used LOTS of Stampin' Blends to color my image. Check out my supply list below. I have them all listed below. You could also watercolor or use colored pencils to color it in. Get creative. Stamp a stack and get the kids to help color them in! Don't have all the colors I used? No problem, use what you have, cut back on some of the colors so you don't have to use as many. I used two different greens-cut back to one! Make all the gifts the same color instead of three different ones. Make the scarf and ice skates the same color as the birds. The image is so adorable no matter how you color it! Have fun and don't stress about it!