JANUARY FAVOURITES | RUTH CRILLY

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My January faves and it's an eclectic little mix, isn't it? Info below but read the blog post above for a nicer experience and to improve your concentration levels. : )
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[@geck0lizard]

So lovely to see my bear illustrations have caught your eye! I still can’t get over the amazing detail that the awesome English Stamp Company manage to recreate in stamper form! 🤩 7:18 Look forward to seeing your creations! ❤

[@RuthCrilly]

Oh wow - thanks for commenting, your designs are amazing! x

[@amandahall4992]

Love stamps have been using them for over 20 years, I also have the embossing machine that you put the die in etc. I save old cards to cut and recycle into new ones plus as an artist I paint and print my own originals and do commissions. It’s endless inspiration and joy ❤

[@RuthCrilly]

Sounds so satisfying x

[@kirsty1997]

We lost our darling dog in November and I'm missing him so much today... Seeing you cuddling Dextor just melted my heart ...and watching this lifted my spirits. Thank you, Ruth❤ Off to check out Ms. Brister now 😊.

[@RuthCrilly]

Oh I'm so sorry xx

[@kirsty1997]

❤@@RuthCrilly ...Also, thank you for the Jen Brister recommendation - it was the funniest thing I've watched in ages xx

[@jen....]

I love how random your videos still are after all these years - so relateable!

[@alisonjames496]

I love the cards! What a genius idea and such gorgeous illustrations on the stamps x

[@katiedemski2419]

Love the idea of stamping your own wrapping paper and cards!!!! Thank you for that inspo ❤

[@anne-marielandry4465]

Those stamps are gorgeous Ruth! Love the detailed designs. You are already a pro working with these so carry on exploring your new passion. I’ve been a stamper for many years. It’s a very relaxing and enjoyable hobby. Hope Dexter feels better soon 💙.

[@jowestley4539]

Love Dexter-pup and love stamping. You are not alone 😊

[@debrajane7622]

I really, really love your stamps! I think they are very cool and add such a personal touch! Lovely to see Dexter, and hopefully he’s back to eating his food. ❤

[@RuthCrilly]

Yes he's well now, thank you xx

[@rebphil1254]

Love this month favorites and so happy to see you back on this platform more often! Love love love the stamps!!

[@lilypebbles]

I’m so here for your stampfluencing phase 🙌🏼

[@RuthCrilly]

: )

[@clairebeaton7000]

I agree, Ruth! The stamps look so good. I hope Dexter is back to his usual self and eating well.

[@justynakamecka]

This was the most inspiring video i watched this year ❤

[@lauriemaclean]

Perfect! I can sit down with a cup of tea and see Ruth's Jan.favourites!! So relaxing!

[@RuthCrilly]

Thank you, so glad you like it x

[@leesamaffia]

Oh I could not be more here for the stamp content 👏😍

[@martaelvira8075]

Love the stamps! Great idea! Thanks ❤

[@user-fyv9y79wv]

I enjoyed this Ruth. Agree the cake and the bear was the best card from rubber stamp. I originally thought you had a postal stamp collection (which are neat too). A cooking or grocery shopping video would be interesting. Especially family dinners. xx

[@GreytHound]

Love the stamps. The cards look super cute. Remind me of the illustrations in Shirley Hughes books x I hope Dexter is feeling better x

[@MyKimThompson]

Oh Ruth, you make me laugh! You are a natural in front of the camera. Love watching your videos. Great content as always.

[@sallyschofield1990]

Love that you have discovered stamping! I haven't bought a card for probably 25yrs.

[@RuthCrilly]

: )

[@kirstenrubberducky]

Your excitement over the stamps is exactly why I love you, because that would absolutely be me!

[@RuthCrilly]

Hahaha

[@laurawheeler3993]

Loved watching this! A very therapeutic way to sit while my baby napped on me! …. And I am most definitely buying some stamps! I also have set myself a similar goal of making one photo book for each of the last years. Feels overwhelming but I know I’ll love the result. Also - so lovely to see Dexter but hope he cheers up soon x

[@dawnduffy9129]

i loved your stamps!!!

[@sallykins3800]

I have been doing the same with my Christmas presents -recycled brown paper and festive stamps , looks chic and thoughtful. I love it ❤

[@miriamrasmussen7545]

Love the stamps, could not be cuter! Great idea for greeting cards! Loved seeing your photo books too! Really inspiring!

[@RuthCrilly]

Thank you! x

[@sharmilividyadaran9016]

The stamps are EVERYTHING.

[@twiggylove60]

love the stars on the white. and i love how much fun youre having. beautiful little dopamine boost for you. so sweet

[@emiliebova]

I love your videos! Such humorous helpful chats! Greetings from Charlotte, NC

[@RuthCrilly]

Thank you xx

[@sarahbee27]

Loved this video. I love the stamps and congratulations for becoming the first stamp influencer in the UK 🎉 I fancy getting my cats stamped! I think those cards looks like the sort you get in book shops for about £4! X

[@ericarobbin]

What a fun video! I love making cards, notably using stamps. I actually just posted a "spring craft haul" including latest stamps added to my collection this morning. I think they are making a come back. In the 1990s we had "stamp parties." They were such a blast seeing what everyone comes up with. I miss those days, mixed with kitchen table talk. Now that you're an official Stampfluencer you can host card-marking parties lol.

[@alisonbrown5891]

Really inspiring Ruth.Thank you😊

[@mirjamlimburg9040]

I love the stamps.i had stamps long ago and never put them away. Only the ink you have to rebuy often.i love it

[@charlotte512]

Love the stamps, more of this content please 😁

[@katygreenwich]

Just ordered a papier book on your recommendation of our first holiday! It had been bothering me not having enough physical photos. I can’t wait for it to arrive!

[@lisalilley9747]

Ooh how fun! Love the stamps xx also absolutely love your random videos❤ I’m off to buy some stamps😊

[@juliedavies170]

What a brilliant idea stamping is !!!. Who’d have thought it…..😁. I love to dabble with crafting, so I’m thinking that this is a great one for me to try, I’ll even have something quite chic and useful once I’ve hopefully mastered the art. Thanks so much for this idea❤. I found when dog sitting my fur baby cocker poo, and he’s missing his family, if I put his food on the tiled floor he’ll start eating it. It is kibble though not the wet dog food. I have to stand there putting small handfuls down, just like his maidservant, but he does eat it all. Hope you find a way to get Dexter to eat too. 🤞🏻🥰

[@janemackrell3733]

I LOVE the stamps!

[@ruthgrady2824]

Love ❤ your bike- riding bear card!

[@UKChloeT]

Love the stamping and actually love the idea of having one of my dog. She's getting old and has a dodgy heart but I love the idea of being able to include her in future gifts and cards.

[@alguedemer]

You're right, the cards look amazing! I used to have stamps too, I wonder where they are actually. Thanks for all the links. I think there's going to be a revival of everything non-digital: paper, cassettes, writing paper etc. The cassette revival is already there I've been told by a vinyl collector.

[@lisanott7]

My daughter started doing me stamps on recycle paper, a couple of years ago and they looked so good xx

[@kathharrower6854]

Loved that!

[@alisonmillar5921]

Love your stamps! I make cards too and people love receiving a hand made card. Next step is to buy some embossing powder and a heat gun and add some colour!! Hope Dexter is better. They’re such a worry when they don’t eat😢

[@JMankinDesign]

Stamping is so fun! Have you tried any embossing powders yet? It’s amazing!! Stamp as usual and while wet…sprinkle over the embossing powder, either clear or colors(I love gold metallic type) tap off excess and then warm carefully over an electric burner or use a little heat gun that doesn’t blow air. It’s like magic.😃❤️

[@sallykins3800]

Oooh

[@Kellybird12]

You are the favorite!💗

[@EmmaChamp]

Love the stamps!

[@KuwaitiHabibi]

Love the stamps, it does look artisanal.

[@susanbaldwin9050]

Totally love the English Stamp Company! Forgot about them! Off to by some new ones!!! 👍

[@angieguest8903]

Showing some of your photos reminded me of the house you were renovating with the roof top garden Mr AMR did ..I remember you moving into a holiday let whilst pregnant with Angelica and the lovely surprise video when you announced you were pregnant with Ted ..😊 great video as always Ruth 👍

[@RuthCrilly]

Yes, we must have been crackers! x

[@carolclarke5839]

Loved this, I hope you’re Puppy is eating now, it’s so frustrating because they can’t tell us what the problem is ❤❤

[@lolitadirikis7707]

The cards are beautiful and stylish. 👌x

[@tamcon72]

The photo books are beautiful; rather like a more professional Gen X childhood photo album. Appreciate your other favorite things, particularly the stamps (I used to like stamps but they sort of went out of fashion here) and the recommendation of the comedian. Also nice to see Dexter, who is looking like a comfortably middle-aged doggie. Thanks for posting 🙂

[@RuthCrilly]

Thanks for watching, as always! x

[@JannetjeW]

Yes you made me giggle again,stampfluencer!

[@Diorella_scent]

I am one of those high powered, big shoulder pads, trouser suit, no nonsense woman who has achieved an unbelievable career, along with International awards and National medals for my work. But I have a sordid secret 😮. For the past 22ish years I have almost developed another personality, where the heels and bra are first to go as I enter the front door and continue down the hallway shedding corporate me, much to my furbabes amusement. Once the said furbabes have had their dinner, loads of pats and loving, I open the door to my ‘office’ LMAO and wonder into the wonderland that is my craft room. I am a stamping addict. I hand make photo memories albums, journal to my hearts content, and not a soul at work would believe that I wind down into the most romantic and creative creations that I’m so very proud of. I would truly hate to estimate the value of the contents of my craft room, but I know how much they are all worth to me. My grown up children and my tiny grandchildren will never have to wonder who the hell that person was in a photo and how they are connected. I have been stamping and making Christmas wrapping paper and cards since time immemorial. My boys used to enjoy it when they were little, but lost all interest when they achieved their own superbly high flying careers and being married to the loves of their life. I trained them well 😅. I’m so very pleased that you shared your delight in stamping and making photo books. ❤

[@tarlinsj]

Dexter is the sweetest boy 🥰

[@trishmcgrath7124]

Thanks Ruth... enjoyed this😊 i use couple products from inkey list...pretty good and very affordable

[@martasoltys9091]

Your dog is lovely. I have one that's similar except he's grey.

[@caitunites2529]

If you want to really be a stampfluencer, try using embossing powders. It's super easy-- you stamp glue, sprinkle with powder and then hit it with a heat gun and it makes stamps look way fancier than plain ink.

[@RuthCrilly]

Tried it this weekend, it's fun!

[@heloise4652]

oh wow - love the stamps such a great find! Can I be a pain and ask which size did you got for the christmas stars and the amazing cat?

[@janfranklin2114]

Aww ❤ a Mr Bear stamp

[@elisabethh9656]

I love stamps! I have been stamping all my books since uni so that people remember that they borrowed it from me. (stamp is not my name, just a cute little picture)

[@samlightbowne3862]

❤LOVE❤ The stamps…. I’m sold!!!! X ( what inch size were the Bear stamps you got please?)

[@christinaskew4023]

I ❤Dexter 🐾

[@cwynn1547]

Everyone should do hair care recommendations in the shower. 😊

[@buntyjoy1800]

You should totally add macaroni or fusilli to add texture to your stamping 😂

[@pheart2381]

Makes me wonder whether I could get a stamp made of my tattoo,which I designed myself...hmmm

[@RuthCrilly]

Yes, I bet they would do it x

[@twiggylove60]

lol cain it. old school

[@karinvandongen]

Ladies, men, do we think the Inkey List cream can go around (close to) the eyes too… ??

[@RuthCrilly]

Yeah no problem - same as you'd take an eye cream, would be fine.

[@jenniferclyde8911]

I can’t believe your first kid is 9 years old 😭 “knowing” people via the internet is so odd lol, and now this, I’m here for the stamp era! #stampfluencer #mrbear edit: not to be even weirder, but the tile in your shower is fucking incredible

[@RuthCrilly]

Hahaha thank you x

[@MsACC2011]

Ruth doing crafts made me click so fast...

[@RuthCrilly]

Hahahaha

[@stephaniechampion1506]

Wait til you discover washi tape!!!!! Obsession land. Look up London Gifties. 😂

[@RuthCrilly]

Oh God!

[@annasheahan4953]

cat food........Dogs go crazy for it.

[@mumikoj]

Oh, Ruth, if you just experienced the state of ANY type of greeting cards in Germany. Tasteless, bad quality, bad concept, horrible execution, overall cringey. You name it. In fact, I might send you some snapshots periodically, there’s enough material for the rest of my life, just to amuse you. If you ever consider an Etsy shop for your handmade cards, I’ll be a regular customer. All my best to Dexter, we lost our beloved Frenchie last week and the last thing he was so keen to eat was matured cheddar, I guess it smells divine to dogs, maybe try it to boost Dexter’s spirits. x

[@RuthCrilly]

Hahaha - who knew? Germany = bad greetings cards! x