Author: Jenny Hayward

I am married to Glenn and we have 2 adult children: Josh and Carlie. I live in the Northern Suburbs of Wollongong; just south of Sydney, NSW Australia. I joined Stampin' Up! in August 2008. I'm having a great time playing with ink and paper and sharing my creations with you. Thank you for visiting me in my corner of the blogosphere. I hope I inspire you along the way. I hold regular classes and workshops in my studio in East Corrimal and offer classes and tutorials by mail. I hope I can share stamping with you and your friends soon. Take a look around. If I can help you with any of the gorgeous Stampin' Up! products please don't hesitate to ask me. Happy creating, Jenny
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WEDNESDAY’S WOW! #50 – CREATING A PYRAMID CARD (AND MAYBE A GIVEAWAY!)

Jenny Hayward

Here we are Wednesday’s WOW! #50.  I really didn’t even consider I would get to that number when I first started just this year.  How fun it has been sharing fun projects and videos with you.  Have you enjoyed them??  Today for #50 I have a special project that I have been sitting on for a few weeks waiting to share with you – and Today is the day! And since it is such a big milestone I thought I would have a little giveaway on my blog.  It’s been a while since I have done that so be sure to read all the details below.

So today’s project is … A Pyramid Card.  Have you made one of these before.  I thought it would be fun to make one and share it with you.

This is the front view.

This is the back view.

I have put together a video for you and have some photos too below.

Apologies in advance for the video quality.  I am working on that. 😉

CREATE YOUR OWN PYRAMID CARD

The Pyramid card can be made to any size.  The principles to make them are the same.  Work out the approximate height you would like and the size of the card squares will be approximately three-quarters of that height.

Tutorial and measurements for the Pyramid card above.

Cut 3 squares of card to 10.5 cm (Just over 4”).

Cut 2 squares of Designer Series Paper (DSP) slightly smaller than is 4mm or 1/8”.  Squares for this one would be 10.1cm or 4”).

1) Score each card piece diagonally once.  Fold on the scored line.

2) Cut both squares of DSP in half diagonally.  Flip one triangle over to use the opposite pattern.  You may choose to use a completely different piece of DSP for a different pattern choice.  You may choose to have each piece the same. Adhere the DSP triangles onto one panel of each card

3) (NB: In these photos I didn’t adhere the Designer Series Paper before assembling). Position one of the squares behind another square underneath the other square.  Before applying adhesive, check the position so you only apply adhesive to where it is needed.  Repeat this for each card piece.

Be careful where you place the adhesive as you won’t want to place it all over your card.

4) You can choose to adhere the third square to the first square to assemble it permanently or you can add a Velcro dot to the edge piece, or add ribbon to tie it together so it can come apart to lay flat for posting.

– Decorate your Pyramid card as you like.

BLOG GIVEAWAY

OK, now for the prize.  Since it’s the 50th Wednesday’s WOW! I have a Blog Giveaway of … some BLING! We all love bling and let’s face it we can use it to cover up a multitude of mistakes.  Who does that?? 🙂

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

I will pick a winner at random.   To enter please leave a comment on where you are from and what you love seeing when you come to visit my blog.  I will close the entries on Friday midday. AEST  The bling giveaway is only for Australian residents only sorry.  BUT if you are an international visitor please leave a comment and I will send a handmade card off to you.  I am allowed to do that. 🙂

So enter away.  And thanks for visiting me.

Jenny

 

Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

THE CLEARANCE RACK IS UPDATED AND DON’T FORGET TO REQUEST YOUR CATALOGUE NOW!

Jenny Hayward

If you still have some gifts to buy for or you have some change left after your Christmas shopping then maybe you need to check out the Clearance Rack.  It has been updated with some items up to 60% off.  Rolls of ribbon are from $4.90. Select Ink Refills for $3.60.  Select Inkpads for $4.60.

Here are some other exciting products reduced but you do need to check out the list.

The Stitched Seasons Framelits reduced to $34.20.  If you missed these when they came out for the one month promotion then get them now.  This is a great reduction in price.  And look at those frames.  They are double stitched.

True Gentleman 12″x12″ Designer Series Paper is reduced to $7.70.  That’s a bargain and is great for those “bloke” cards.

Myths and Magic Glimmer Paper (24 sheets of 6″x6″).  This is so sparkly and is reduced to $10.40.

Check the Clearance Rack -> HERE.

The Closeout Sale is still on with some retiring and reduced items.  Have you checked them out yet?

Check the Closeout Sale -> HERE.

TO ORDER ANY PRODUCTS:  NB: Orders won’t arrive before Christmas.

Email me directly

OR

Order at the links above.  Please use the Host Code: BZ6KB7SU

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REQUEST THE 2019 OCCASIONS CATALOGUE

Here are some of the products that had arrived on my door step last week.  What do you like the look of??  There is so much more too. 🙂

Do you want one? 

Request the 2019 Occasions Catalogue And the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue.  (Australian residents only)

Head -> HERE to fill out the short form with your details.  They will be sent out late December to you.

OR

You can email me at jghayward@yahoo.com

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I hope you take time to check the Clearance Rack out because there is some bargains for you.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jenny

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12 WEEKS OF CHRISTMAS – WEEK 11 – ALL IS BRIGHT!

Jenny Hayward

I know I have featured the All is Bright Designer Series Paper a lot recently for my 12 Weeks of Christmas.  But hey! it’s a fun, festive paper and so easy to make cards with and that is what 12 Weeks of Christmas is all about.

Here we have Week 11 of our 12 Week of Christmas series.

The card base is Garden Green. The red card mat was embossed with the Softly Falling Embossing Folder. The piece of All is Bright Designer Series paper which is about 7.5cm wide (3″) was cut to a banner ends with scissors.  The circle wreath from the Making Christmas Bright was stamped in Garden Green.  The sentiment was stamped in black and the Bright was stamped in Real Red.  I added some Red Rhinestones for dress up the wreath.  This circle wreath was adhered on to a scallop circle in Gold Foil cut with the Layering Circles Framelits.  Before adhering this piece to the card I added some Red Satin Ribbon hanging from behind it.  

I love the brightness of this card and the festive feel to it.  Very traditionally red and green Christmas don’t you think?

So next Friday is our last project for our 12 Weeks of Christmas.  That’s crazy! That means it’s almost Christmas.  I don’t know about you but I am totally not ready.  How about you?

Just a note on this stamp set too the Making Christmas Bright.  This stamp set is carrying over BUT not as a bundle.  If you like this stamp set then grab it now and get it at 10% off for the Bundle.  It is too late for this year’s projects but then you are all ready for next year.

You can grab it in my store now -> HERE at $61 for the bundle which includes the Making Christmas Bright stamp set and the Bulb Builder Punch.  Please use the Host Code: BZ6KB7SU or you can contact me directly.  

Thanks for visiting me,

Jenny

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STAR BORDER WITH MAKING CHRISTMAS BRIGHT!

Jenny Hayward

Another card for you with the Making Christmas Bright Bundle.  This one I wanted to use the star strip that is in the set.

I stamped the star strip several times and across the card and stamped 3 rows of the star strip.  It took some time lining them up.  I did try using the Stamparatus but it wasn’t lining up properly so I just stamped it by “eye”. I held my breath and just stamped.  That’s how it is done didn’t you know. 😉 I coloured the stars with the markers using Real Red, Old Olive and Daffodil Delight.  The colours are really bright.  It is actually Real Red.  Something happened in the editing. 🙂

The string was stamped across the corner for the 3 bulbs to run along it.  The bulbs were punched out with the Bulb Builder Punch. and raised up with Dimensionals.

This card was inspired by Sara’s card -> HERE.

Are you liking this bundle yet?  Lots you can do with it.  Are you liking that you can get it as a bundle now and save 10%? From January it will be individual prices so I would get it now if I was  you. 🙂 Grab it in store -> HERE. It is $61 AUS for the bundle now.

Thanks for stopping by with me.  I have another card with this Bundle to share with you tomorrow for our 11th Week of 12 Weeks of Christmas series so be sure to stop on by.

Jenny

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WEDNESDAY’S WOW! #49 – INTO THE WOODS WITH THE WINTER WOODS BUNDLE!

Jenny Hayward

Today for episode #49 on Wednesday’s WOW! I have a really cool bundle to show you. The Winter Woods Bundle.  Have you noticed it? You can find it on page 27 of the Holiday Catalogue.

Why am I showing you this today?  Well a few of reasons.

  • It’s a very versatile set that you could use for other occasions,  Think of those difficult Masculine cards.  You can also use it for a number of different techniques too.  So while it might be late for the Christmas cards it is great that you can use it for other times throughout the year.
  • You can layer up the tree dies to make some cool effect trees.  Add a few of those trees on the card and you wouldn’t need much more on it.
  • You can use it with other current stamp sets from the Annual Catalogue.  Just another great “co-ordination” on Stampin’ Up!’s part.
  • OK, I will be honest I haven’t got it yet but I really think I must add it because if I get it now then I can save 10% by getting the bundle.  Although the stamps and dies will carryover they won’t be at bundle price.

Check the Winter Woods Bundle in the short video below.  

 

As you saw in the video, the Winter Woods stamp set is a great stamp set with the different trees and the tree trunks.  That sentiment is so lovely.  Don’t think of that sentiment just for Christmas.  Mask off some of the words and make it a lovely “Thinking of You” card.  There are a few different tree dies too in the In The Woods Framelits and they layer together so well don’t you think.

This is available in Wood Mount and Clear Mount.  Clear is $87.25 AUS.  Wood mount is available there too. You can grab it in my store now -> HERE and save 10%.  Don’t forget to use the Host Code: BZ6KB7SU

Do you want some inspiration?  Head to my Winter Woods Pinterest board -> HERE. 

Thanks for visiting me today.

See you again soon,

Jenny

cards, Catalogues, Christmas

ALL IS BRIGHT LIGHTS!

Jenny Hayward

This card today is using the Making Christmas Bright bundle.  This one is CASED from Erika Rodriguez on Mary Fish’s blog I found the card on Pinterest but it just went to her blog and not the actual post so sorry about that.  This is the original card on Pinterest -> HERE.

This is my version.

For my card I added extra lights and greenery. The lights are punched from card using the Bulb Builder Punch. That makes it so much easier.  It takes a few minutes to adhered the tops on to the Bulbs but that’s ok. The sentiment on mine is from the Star of Light stamp set.  I thought it worked well with the card.

I used the Pretty Pines Thinlits for the branches.  It’s all finished with a Real Red Satin bow.

Some more to come with this bundle.  Never fear. 🙂

Thanks for visiting me today,

Jenny

 

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MAKING CHRISTMAS BRIGHT CATALOGUE INSPIRED!

Jenny Hayward

I have a few cards to share with you using the Making Christmas Bright Bundle in the Holiday Catalogue.  You can see this bundle on page 6 and 7 of the Holiday Catalogue.

For this card I was inspired by the card on page 7.

For my sentiment I stamped it on Whisper White card and then cut it with a square from the Stitched Shapes Framelits.  I cut a red one from one of the squares from the Layering Squares Framelits.

The base is Call Me Clover and I stamped the light string and the bulbs a number of times over the card.  An individual “bulb” was stamped on scrap white and punched with the Christmas Bulb Builder Punch.  The “top” part of the bulb was punched out in Pineapple Punch card.

It’s a fun set and great to have a punch to cut those little bulbs.

Here is the bundle.

This Bundle is being carried over but if you buy it now you will get it at 10% off.  After this month it will be available individually and who wants to pay more then!

Grab it in store now -> HERE.  Please use the HOST CODE: BZ6KB7SU

I have some more cards with this set so stop on by again soon.

Jenny

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QUICK CHRISTMAS CARDS WITH SANTA’S WORKSHOP MEMORIES AND MORE CARDS!

Jenny Hayward

You might have seen the Santa’s Workshop Memories and More Card Pack in the Holiday Catalogue (p 21). Don’t just think of them as cards for Pocket Scrapbooking.  That’s what I did at first to be honest. They are really cute to make quick cards up.  Here are a few I had made up recently.

You can simply adhere them to a base card or layer 2 of the cards together (like I have done with the Candy Cane card).  I stamped on the sentiments in black on these larger cards.  Alternatively you can add a few extra embellishments (like I have done with the smaller reindeer ones).  The cards come in a couple of different sizes.  The larger ones are 10.2 x 15.2cm, the smaller ones are 7.6 x 10.2cm.

I must dig out some of the rest of these cards and make up some more.  They come together so quickly. So great when we all starting to feel a little time poor at the moment. Unfortunately you can’t buy these anymore which is sad.  You could get the Santa’s Workshop Specialty Designer Series Paper which is Twelve 12″x12″ sheets of paper which have very cute images.  That could work similar.  But you better get on to those if you want them as they are low inventory stock.

Here they are for you. Aren’t they cute?

You can order them in store -> HERE for $24.25.  Get on it. Please use the Host Code: BZ6KB7SU  

And remember don’t mark your order “anonymous” because then I can’t send you out your Thank You card and gift.

Have a great day,

Jenny

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DOUBLE POINTS AND MORE NEWS!

Jenny Hayward

I am heading away this week BUT that doesn’t mean the show doesn’t go on.  I have posts ready for you to go out so you don’t miss the inspiration. Well I hope it is inspiration.  Before I go I have some important updates.

DOUBLE LOYALTY POINTS

Did you know I have a Loyalty Program?  Yes! It is my VIS (Very Important Stampers) Loyalty Points Card.  For every $50 order with me you receive 1 point.  Collect 10 and you receive $24.95 of Free products of your choice.  I keep a tally for you and let you know when it is full.  There is no expiry date too. It is very exciting when you get to choose free products.

This week I am going to be away.  I have to say I am excited to get away – but this time of year is crazy.  Anyway, you benefit.  Get 2 POINTS FOR EVERY $50 orders this week.  You will be chocking up the points quickly to get your free products.

All you have to do is place a minimum $50 order in my store this week.  Great timing with the Year-End Closeout Sale too.  Make sure you don’t mark your order anonymous because I can send out your Thank You card and tick off those loyalty points. 🙂

Head to my store to shop -> HERE.  Only for Australian residents.  Please use the Host code: BZ6KB7SU

NB: Please note you may not receive your order until after Christmas.

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YEAR-END CLOSEOUT SALE IS ON 

It’s happening and some items are selling out already.  Have you checked it out?  These are retiring items from them current Holiday Catalogue and some surplus products from the Annual Catalogue. SOme items are reduced too which is a bonus. Do check it out and do order now if you want anything.

For the Year-end Closeout products Visit -> HERE

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REQUEST THE 2019 OCCASIONS CATALOGUE

They are on their way.  Do you want one?  You can now request the 2019 Occasions Catalogue And the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue.  (Australian residents only)

Head -> HERE to fill out the short form with your details.  They will be sent out late December to you.

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FREE TOTE WHEN YOU JOIN

 

Do you like this Tote?  Pretty cool hey! And it fits so much in it.  Use it to take your crafting goodies to your next stamp camp or a class you are doing?

You know what.  It’s FREE!  You have the option to choose this when you join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration.  Yeah! you pay just a little extra on your kit ($61) but not as much as it is worth (valued at $87). There are only limited supplies that is why I am telling you now.  I missed out on buying one as a Demonstrator so I don’t want you to be disappointed.  Start planning now and get on it on January 3rd.

Here are the options.

OPTION 1: $315 of product for $169 – Pay no shipping.

OPTION 2: $315 of products Plus the Tote Bag for $210 – Pay no shipping.

Once you join you save on your Stampin’ Up! products each time you order with your minimum 20% discount.   How is that?  Pretty cool.  Why pay full price.

Ask me for a no-obligation information pack by emailing me at jghayward@yahoo.com      This will be mailed out late December as I will be away this week.

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Lots of information to digest.  Email me if you have any questions.  I will have limited internet this week but I will respond to you as soon as I can.

Have a great day,

Jenny

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12 WEEKS OF CHRISTMAS – WEEK 10 – STYLISH CHRISTMAS BRIDGE FOLD!

Jenny Hayward

Week 10 for our 12 Weeks of Christmas series.  Can you believe it?  Have you been following along over the weeks?  I hope so.  It’s been fun but I can’t believe it’s coming to the end.

Today I have a Bridge Fold card for you.

I have used the set Stylish Christmas for this which can be found in the Annual Catalogue.  Don’t forget about those great Christmas sets that are in the Annual Catalogue.

The original design for the card was from Lyssa’s blog ->HERE.

I redesigned the card to make it larger and also converted it to Metric measurements.  I will add them below.

BRIDGE FOLD CARD

** These are for the metric measurements.  For Imperial measurements, head to Lyssa’s blog post in the link above. NB:  My version is taller at 14.8cm.  You would cut your card at 5 7/8″ instead of 4 1/4″ if you want that to be the same.  Each of your strips would be longer too at about 5 3/4″. Hope that makes sense.

Base card – 14.8cm x 20.3 cm.  Score at 3.2cm, 6.3cm, 14cm and 17.2cm

Front Strips – either card or co-ordinating paper. 2 pieces measuring 2.8cm x 14.4cm.

Centre Mat – 7.3cm x 14.4cm.

Centre piece – 6.9cm x 14cm.  Whisper White.

Front Strip – 3.2cm x 14cm.

Fold the Base card.  Adhere the strips to the front.  Stamp the centre piece as you like.  Adhere on to Centre mat and adhere to the Base card in the centre.

To adhere the Front strip: Fold the left hand edge to create a z-fold.  Adhere the strip in position on the left hand piece by lining it up to the left hand edge.  Leave the Right hand folds open, adhere the right hand edge of the strip on to the right hand edge.

Decorate the card as you would like.  Have fun with it.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jenny