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
It’s happening now! Stampin’ Up! have just announced retiring items from the 2018 Holiday Catalogueand some have been discounted. You will want to see these. Some of them are up to 40% off.
Some items from the Annual Catalogue that are in surplus too are listed.
Check them all out in my store ->HEREand get ready to shop.
Just some of the items you will see.
Christmas Traditions Punch Box reduced to $54.60
Bright Copper Shimmer Paint reduced to $10.50
So Santa (Wood mount reduced to $37.80
Candy Cane Builder Punch reduced to $24.80
HOW TO ORDER:
Contact me directly
OR
Shop online through my store ->HERE.(same as the link above) Please use the Host Code: BZ6KB7SU
Thank you in advance for your orders. I do appreciate them. Every order receives a gift from me to say Thanks.
Go and grab yourself some bargains – or a Christmas present 😉
I hadn’t got around to sharing this little card with you. This card is just a small love note size, so 7.5cm x 7.5cm (3″x3″). I made quite a few of these mini cards recently for Customer Thank You cards. This is using the lovely One For All set.
I made 2 different versions. One in a Mint Macaron card base with the flower and stamping in Mint Macaron too and a Calypso Coral banner. Then one in a Calypso Coral base card, stamping and flower with a Mint Macaron banner. I cut the banner free hand by cutting in to the ends of the strip. I added a Vellum circle cut from the Stitched Labels Framelits. The flower is cut from the Seasonal Layers Thinlits.
I sent these out as a little Thanks for customers who orderedthe last month or two. With a little token gift too of course.
If you are in Australia you can purchase your Stampin’ Up! supplies from my store -> HERE and they will be sent directly to you. Ask me for the current Host Code. Alternatively, drop me a comment or message and I can arrange your order. I appreciate each and every order.
It’s our last class for the year this weekend. I know life is busy at this time but if you come along you will make a set of 6 Gift Tags and a Gift Box. That will help you out for tagging your gifts this Christmas.
I think you will like these. Here is a peek.
Here are the details.
WHEN:Friday 7th at 10am and Saturday 8th at 2pm.
WHERE: My studio in East Corrimal. If you are a Wollongong local come and join in. We don’t bite. 😉
COST:$15 (extra $5 to use my adhesives).
PLEASE RSVP: By Thursday 6th. Book early though to reserve your seat. Email me at jghayward@yahoo.com or comment below.
I look forward to seeing you.
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While our classes might be finishing for the year the creating isn’t so be sure to stop by as I share my creations with you.
For Week 9 of our 12 Weeks of Christmasseries I am giving the Snowflake Showcaseone last hoorah! It is such a nice suite. So sad that it is going. So for today’s project I wanted to give embossing the snowflake dies a whirl. I have seen a few cards with this idea recently.
On this card I thought I would emboss the snowflakes on Vellum cardstock.
I like how this turned out. How great is it that you can emboss with your dies. It gives the cards a whole different effect.
Have you tried embossing with your dies yet? I did do it some weeks back and shared how to do it. You can see that post -> HERE.
Just to remind you the layers when embossing I have added a graphic here for you to PIN. I know I always forget and I have to look it up.
With vellum you need to be careful it doesn’t tear. If you have a problem with that you can add a piece of scrap paper in between the card and the die.
The paper on the card above is from Under The Mistletoe Designer Series Paper.
I love that you can stamp the snowflakes from the Snow is Glisteningstamp set and cut them with the Framelit dies from the Snowfall Thinlitsor you can diecut the very detailed snowflakes straight from card or the Foil Sheets. It’s very versatile.
I hope that you have got hold of this suite now as it ends today. If you need to still grab it you have just a few hours left to grab it in my store ->HERE.
I have used the Snowflake Showcase products so much these past few weeks. I am sad that they are ending TOMORROW. Friday is the last day to grab any – or all of them. I have had a few people do that. They are all so lovely together. See all the details and the special bonuses for getting the whole bundle.
But first one more card.
This card was created by one of the Stampin’ Up! Artists. I love the background. I think that it has been created with the Brusho Crystals. Then a large snowflake was diecut from White Velvet Paper. Have you got that paper yet? The sentiment has been stamped and heat embossed in white on Gray Granite card. A snowflake was stamped and added to the centre. The card was finished off with some of the gorgeous Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon. This is such a soft, delicate card.
Now please don’t regret not buying these products. You do need them. I know in Australia we don’t have snowflakes at Christmas but they aren’t just for snowy Christmas cards. If you have seen some of the cards I have created there has been some all-occasion cards. If you missed them then do head back a few posts or click on the tag ‘Snowflake Showcase’.
Here are the details for you again.
LAST CHANCE:
ORDER ANY OF THE SNOWFLAKE SHOWCASE PRODUCTS NOW AND RECEIVE A FREE GIFT.
Grab the Tutorial AND card kit to create 2 gorgeous projects when you order these items with me PLUS receive 1 sheet 6″x12″ velvet paper FREE.
Order the Snow Is Falling Stamp set and the Snowfall Thinlits.
COST: $98 plus shipping.
Add the Happiness Surrounds stamp set for an additional $30 and you will also receive the Snowflake Trinkets for free
You can view the products closer and order in my store now ->HERE.
Please use the Host Code: BZ6KB7SUAustralian residents only sorry.
OR
You can contact me directly to order them for you.
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Your Free items with a Thank You card will be sent out to you separately so be sure to not mark your order anonymous. Thanks for shopping with me.
I have been using the Tin Tile Embossing Folder a lot lately. This Embossing Folder is so popular every time I use it in class too. Everyone loves it. You don’t have to just run it through the Big Shotwith a piece of card in the folder, Why not try some other cool ways to use it.
I found this video from Stampin’ Up! with a great tip for getting the best impression on your card but also some other fun ways to take your embossed card that extra step. So today for Wednesday’s WOW! #48 we are looking at ways you can use the Tin Tile Embossing Folder. I have a card below that I had actually used this idea on it before I even saw this video so be sure to look below.
I have to say I have yet to try embossing the Foil Sheets but don’t they look just gorgeous. (adding to my list to do …) And they looked so spectacular lightly sanding them and inking over them in parts as it showed in the video.
I like the card inked too after it has been embossed with the folder, but sponging over it with the Shimmer Paint does take the card to the next level. I shared that video a few weeks ago of how to do that. You can see that video -> HERE.
I will share the shimmered card piece again for you here below.
Using the idea of adding the Shimmer Paint to your embossed card we used that on one of our cards for the Shimmer Classlast week. Everyone just loved this too and we dragged out the good and faithful set Lovely As A Tree. It’s been a while since we have used this set but it never gets dated. It lends itself to so many occasions and techniques. NOTE: If you don’t have this set yet do yourself a favour and grab it. You can order it in my store now ->HERE.
Here is the card we made. Using the Copper ShimmerPaint we lightly daubered over the embossed card in places to add some shine. Just a note too. For the tree we daubered over some Copper Shimmerdirectly on the stamp. We also did that with the Sentiment which is from the Host Set Hung With Care.
So now you have some important items you need to be sure to get:
Tin Tile Embossing Folder, Shimmer Paint, Lovely As A Tree.Head to me store now to grab them. (link above)
For the 27th and 28th (Tuesday and Wednesday) there is 10% off select Tools and Inks which include
Adhesives
Applicators
Cleaners
Cutting tools
Embossing folders
Framelits and Thinlits
Ink Pads
Ink refills
Markers
Punches
Scoring Tools
Stamp blocks and cases
WOW! So much! I am sure there are a lot to choose from here. They are all in limited supplies so if you want any grab them quickly.
Herearejustsomeofthem.
Head to my website(see below) to check the items for this sale.
THINGS TO REMEMBER:
– These items are only available for the 27th and 28th and while the supplies last.
– Order directly to me or in my store ->HERE. Please use the Host Code: AE4KW4PM
** Orders over $50 in total for the whole Extravaganza Week will receive a $10 Gift Voucher to use later in December. Orders over $100 in Total for the week will receive a $20 Gift Voucher. This is only available through me **
This is the last of the Extravaganza Sale so I hope you have got yourself some bargains. Maybe even some Christmas presents.
For the 25th and 26th (Sunday and Monday) there is 10% off select Stamps, Project Kits, Card Kits, Memories and More and Punch Box Kits.
Be sure to check them out. They are all in limited supplies so if you want any, grab them quickly. Christmas is fast approaching. Maybe there are some Christmas gifts there for you – or someone else?? 😉
Here are just some of the stamps and kits reduced.
Head to my website (link below) to check the items for this sale.
THINGS TO REMEMBER:
– These items are only available for the 25th and 26th and while the supplies last.
– Order directly to me or in my store -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: AE4KW4PM
** Orders over $50 in total for the whole Extravaganza Week will receive a $10 Gift Voucher to use later in December. Orders over $100 in Total for the week will receive a $20 Gift Voucher. This is only available through me **
I do hope you can grab one (or more) of your “wished” for sets in this sale.
Week 8 today for our 12 Weeks of Christmasseries. Are you enjoying these? I would love to hear what you think. I hope they are inspiring you. 🙂
Today’s project is a gift box. The Kraft Pillow Boxes make really quick gift packaging. They are large enough to add a gift card and even throw in a few chocolates.
For this one I have use the Snow is GlisteningStamp set and the Snowfall Thinlits. Not much longer to get these products if you want them.
I made a wrap for the Pillow Box using the Under The Mistletoe Designer Series Paper. Then added a strip of Old Olive cardstockaround it. TIP:Assemble the Pillow Boxbefore you adhere the paper so you have the right dimensions with it being expanded. The larger snowflake is cut with the White Velvet Paper, then a snowflake is stamped in Real Red on to Red card and cut with one of the snowflake Thinlits. A tiny snowflake is cut from the Copper Foil. I added a small bow from the Linen Thread. I just realised I edited this photo upside down as the bow doesn’t sit the right way. Oops! Oh well! That’s OK right. 😉
Simple but very easy to do. You can dress up any treat with these.
You can grab these KraftPillow Boxes in my store now -> HERE. Unfortunately they are not one of the discounted items for the Extravaganza but they are still great value at $8.75 for 10 boxes.
The Under The Mistletoe DSP is one of the papers at 10% off today and tomorrow for Extravaganza. Grab your pack at $17.32 in my store -> HERE. I have used this paper a lot this Christmas. Make sure you grab some for your Christmas creating.
Thanks for stopping by today,
Jenny
Online Extravaganza is on now. Check all the reduced papers and embellishmentsHEREbut this ends on the 24th.
For the next 6 days Stampin’ Up! have a HUGE Extravaganza Sale.10% off Select items from the current Annual Catalogue. They are spread out over the time so every second day there are different items reduced.
Are YOU ready for it?
It’s time for DAY 1and DAY 2with select papers and Embellishments reduced including Cardstock, Designer Series Paper, Buttons, Glitter, Ribbon and Twine AND lots more.
Head to my website(see below) to check the items for this sale.
THINGS TO REMEMBER:
These items are only available for the 23rd and 24th and while the supplies last.
Order directly to me or in my store -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: AE4KW4PM
Orders over $50 in total for the whole Extravaganza Week will receive a $10 Gift Voucher to use later in December. This is only available through me.
SO GO NOW AND SHOP
Any questions please don’t hesitate to email me at jghayward@yahoo.com
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