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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BIRTHDAY CHEER EASEL CARD!

Jenny Hayward

I held a Birthday Cheer class on the weekend.  It was showcasing the great Birthday Cheer Bundle from the Occasions Catalogue and making some fun cards with it.  I don’t often share my class cards with you but I thought I would share with you about this.

One of the cards I made was an Easel card.  This card was inspired by one I saw on Pinterest.

This first card was the card I made to share at the class. Everyone thought it was nice.  It was using the gorgeous Grapefruit Grove Foil Sheets from Sale-A-Bration. (On a side note did you know that this foil is nearly sold out?? You might want to grab this as your next free choice for Sale-A-Bration). It is so shiny.

The single cupcake is stamped in Stazon and watercoloured with the inkpads. There is a die to cut it too.

The Easel card is very easy to make.

To make one: Take a standard sheet of card. Cut it in half vertically. Take one of those halves and score it in half and then score one of those sections in half again.  Then fold up to create an easel.

With any type of Easel card you need something on the base as a stopper to hold up the Easel.  For this one I used the Oval sentiment piece.

While I made this card and used this for the class I had a different idea in my head but it wasn’t working before the class.

During the class when I was demonstrating this I played around with it and created this version below.  Everyone loved this idea even more and made this one instead for their card.  So I thought you might like to see it then.

I created the Easel card the same with the cutting and scoring.  This time though I rearranged the pieces.  So simple really but so much more effective.  Adhere your diecut cupcake border behind the Mint Marcaron card piece.  For the stopper on this I used the cupcake.

Doesn’t that create a bit more of a WOW??

Why not create your own.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jenny

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FEBRUARY TUTORIAL BUNDLES ARE NOW HERE!

Jenny Hayward

New tutorials are available for February.  You are going to LOVE these ones. They are gorgeous.  These are just the sneak peeks above. Wait until you see the full cards.

How can YOU get them?

1) Orders over $78 AUS will receive them free.  (Australian residents only). They will be emailed to you after you order. You can order directly to me or online in my store -> HERE. Please use this week’s HOST CODE: Q6XB6QR6

OR 

2) Purchase the tutorials. (Wherever you are in the world).  Cost is $20 AUS through bank deposit or Paypal.  Details given after you contact me.

OR

3) They are shared with my JEN’s INK team members Free. (so just another reason to join Stampin’ Up! and my team).

Thanks for visiting me today.  Have a great day.

Jenny

 

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BOKEH BEAUTY ABOUNDS!

Jenny Hayward

I shared a pair of cards recently using the Beauty Abounds set.  (If you missed them you can see them -> HERE)

I realised I hadn’t come back and shared another pair of cards I made with this set. I needed to make some more quick cards up.

Here they are for you.

Both are similar in design in Gorgeous Grape and Mango Melody.  The Butterflies are coloured with the Stampin’ Blends.  There isn’t a Gorgeous Grape Blends but I used the Highland Heather which works just as well.  You can’t see it but I added some Wink of Stella on the butterflies to make them sparkle.

I am really loving the Black/Silver Striped Metallic Ribbon.  It works with so many different colours and projects.

The “You are Amazing” sentiment comes from the Amazing Life set.  The “hello” from the Beauty Abounds set.

These cards were sent out to some special people.

Thanks for stopping by.

Jenny.

cards, Catalogues, Stampin' Up!, Techniques

WEDNESDAY’S WOW! #54 – EXTENDING THE LARGE RECTANGLE STITCHED FRAMELIT!

Jenny Hayward

If you are using the Standard Metric card bases you might be facing a problem. Today for Wednesday’s WOW! #54 I want to solve that problem for you.  I have to say this is not my original idea. I think I saw it on a Facebook group I am on but not sure where or who by now.  Perhaps you haven’t seen it though so I thought I would share it with you.

The metric size card bases are just slightly different to the US size so the largest Rectangle Stitched Framelits doesn’t sit quite right for some people. It’s not evenly spaced around each side when you cut the card mat.  To some that doesn’t matter but you might like the even space.  Here is a solution for you.

EXTENDING THE RECTANGLE STITCHED FRAMELITS

Cut your card with the Largest Rectangle Stitched Framelit.  On your card piece, cut off a section at the bottom.  This could be any amount you like to work with your card design.  I cut this one at about 3 1/2 cm.

Once you have stamped your piece of card how you like, adhere that to the card base. Add a strip of card (or even wide ribbon) across the join of the card.  The card strip could be where you stamp your sentiment. Nobody would even know there is a gap there. 🙂

Here is a Pinterest graphic that you can PIN for your later use.

Thanks for stopping today.

Jenny

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BIRTHDAY CHEER FOR THE NEW YEAR CLASS OR GRAB IT TO GO!

Jenny Hayward

We all need birthday cards.  At this week’s class we will create some special cards for upcoming birthdays with the Birthday Cheer Bundle.  This is a fun new product in the Occasions Catalogue.

If you are a Wollongong local, come along.

Can’t make the class?? Grab the Class-To-Go card kit. See it below.

BIRTHDAY CHEER FOR THE NEW YEAR CLASS

WHEN: Friday 1st February 10am and Saturday 2nd 2pm.

COST:  Check the option that suits you.

1) Class only includes 3 special cards – $20 (Extra $5 to use my adhesives)
2) Free Class with Birthday Cheer bundle purchase** –  $81 with free Grapefruit Grove and Lovely Lipstick Foil Sheets sampler.
3) Class to Go – $20.
Includes all card and materials with instructions to make the cards at your leisure at home. (does not include stamped image. You can purchase the Birthday Cheer bundle separately and receive the Class to go kit Free**

** In addition with the purchase you will receive this month’s Tutorial bundle for free containing tutorials for 10 exclusive projects.

BYO: Scissors and Adhesives.

RSVP: Thursday 31st Jan

I look forward to seeing you,

Jenny

Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

PUNCHES AND RIBBON ON LOW INVENTORY!

Jenny Hayward

URGENT NEWS!

Stampin’ Up! have just announced low inventory on some products and you need to know about them.  These products have exceeded expectations so supply is very, very low and will be out of stock in weeks.

BUTTERFLY DUET PUNCH OR CAKE BUILDER PUNCH

Both these punches have been extremely popular.  There are only supplies for perhaps 2 weeks left.  More are on order but they may not arrive until March.  If you want them now – GRAB THEM NOW!! 

They come as a bundle with the co-ordinating stamp set or individually.

Orders to me directly or Online.  

Order the Butterfly Duet Punch -> HERE    Cake Builder Punch -> HERE.

Please use the Host Code: Q6XB6QR6

ORGANDY RIBBON COMBO PACK

The Sale-A-Bration Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack is in very low supplies.  Everyone loves this ribbon as their free choice.  Such gorgeous colours and such soft ribbon to tie with too.  Unfortunately when this supply is out it is done.  You need this ribbon. So you better get your order in and grab this as your free choice urgently.  This is a free choice with orders over $90.

Place your orders online -> HERE (Host code above) and then you can select your choice.

Thanks for your orders but I can’t stress enough how quick you need to be.  You can order wherever you are in Australia and it will be shipped directly to your door.

Thank You.

Jenny

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WELL WRITTEN FRAMELITS MAKES QUICK TAGS!

Jenny Hayward

I needed to make some quick tags last week.  There was not a lot of time before I had to get them out in the post.  What to do??? …

I found the Well Written Framelits Dies that I had recently ordered.  Quick tags in minutes with these little beauties.

The white card measures approximately 5cm x 10.5cm (2″x 4″).  I punched the end with the Scallop Tag Topper Punch and added a small strip of the Gingham Gala paper stack.  Using the Framelits I cut the “hooray”in black and the little flower stem in Lemon Lime Twist and a flower in Calypso Coral.  Finished off with a little ribbon from the Organdy Ribbon Combo pack. Very quick and easy to put together.

The Well Written Framelits are very useful.  They are $70 AUS in store -> HERE.

You can use them on their own or team them with the Well Said stamp set as a bundle. $132.25 AUS Grab the bundle in store -> HERE. 

You can make these quick tags for any occasion.  Dress them up more if you like.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jenny

Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

WEDNESDAY’S WOW! #53 – RECTANGLE STITCHED FRAMELITS SIZES!

Jenny Hayward

Wednesday’s WOW! #53 – Let’s talk about those cool Rectangle Stitched Framelits.  Have you seen them in the Catalogue? I LOVE them.

I have seen a few posts around with the Imperial measurements so I thought I would work out the Metric sizes for those of you who use metric measurements.  This might help you when you are choosing which Framelits to use and how they might layer together.

Here you go.  I hope it is a ready reference for you.

I have to say it’s a cool pattern with the measurements isn’t it?

I will talk more about ways to use them in later posts but for now I hope this is useful.

You NEED these Framelits in your collection.  I tell you they won’t leave your craft desk.  There are so many uses for them.

For now, grab them in my store -> HERE.  They are $61 Aus  Please use the Host Code: Q6XB6QR6

Thanks for stopping by,

Jenny

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GINGHAM TEA BAG TREAT HOLDER!

Jenny Hayward

I had my Summer Sizzler Catalogue Launch on this weekend for the Occasions and Sale-A-Bration Catalogue.  It was a fun time sharing lots of the gorgeous new products and samples with them.

I will share some of the cards I have made over the next couple of weeks.  Today I thought I would share with you the little Treat Holders I made for everyone who came to Thank them for coming.

These cute little Treat Holders are made using the new Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper stack.  The paper is 6″x6″ (15.2cmx15.2cm) and are just the right size for these.  I made them in some of the different colours.  I took a photo of 3 of the different colour ones.  I have also used the lovely Organdy Ribbon that is available as a free choice for Sale-A-Bration. I will tell you how to make them below.

To decorate the front of them I stamped one of the butterfly stamps from Butterfly Gala set using Black Memento ink and these were then coloured with the Stampin’ Blends.  Using the Butterfly punch makes life a lot easier.  No fussy cutting them. 🙂 The sentiment is from the Well Said stamp set.  I stamped the “THANKS” on to Whisper White and punched it out with the Classic Label Punch.  I then could trim off each end. I find this a much easier way of doing it.

To make the Treat Holders

1. Take your 15.2cm x15.2cm (6″x6″) piece of paper.  I have used the Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper stack.

Line the left hand edge of the paper on the 6.7cm (2 5/8″) mark on the Envelope Punch Board.

Punch the paper and score on the score grid of the Punch Board.

2. Turn the paper 90′.  Line up the little score tab on the previous score line.  Punch and score.

Turn the paper another 90′.  Line the tab mark on the score line, punch and score.  Turn again and repeat.

3. Round the corners using the corner rounder on the punch board.  Fold on the score lines. Decide which side you want showing on the outside, place that side facing down when folding.

NB: In the photo below I hadn’t turned it over at this point.

Fold up the bottom tab.  Place adhesive on the 2 outside edges of this tab. I used Snail adhesive.  Fold in one side tab and adhere down. Before folding in the other side tab place adhesive on the inside bottom edge of this tab.  Fold over and adhere down.

Decorate as you like. To add ribbon, punch a hole in the top tab and thread through your ribbon.

This is a great size for a Tea Bag packet, chocolate, Gift card or other treat.

Enjoy.

Jenny

 

 

 

 

 

Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

PART OF MY STORY GIVEAWAY!

Jenny Hayward

With my Summer Sizzler Launch on this weekend I have a giveaway – that ends this Monday. 

Go in the draw to win this set “Part of My Story” with some Lovely Lipstick and Grapefruit Grove Foil Sheets.  Every order over $50 receives an entry in the draw. Order in store or by contacting me directly by 7pm Monday 21st.

See below HOW TO ORDER.

Don’t forget it’s Sale-A-Bration time.  With your Orders over $90 you can choose a select product for Free.  Everyone is loving these choices at the moment.

TO ORDER

You can view the PDF for the Occasions and Sale-A-Bration Catalogues online now -> HERE

Contact me or Order products in my store -> HERE  Please use the Host Code FYQHM4CK

Also, orders over $78 qualify for my Free 10 project Tutorial bundle.  I will email the PDF to you after you order.

Thanks for your order and choosing me to be your Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator.  Be sure not to mark your order anonymous so I can send out your Thank you card and small gift.

Jenny