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

cards, Catalogues, Christmas, Stampin' Up!, Techniques, Videos

SNOWFLAKE SHOWCASE WEEK – DAY 3 – AND A VIDEO FOR WEDNESDAY’S WOW!

November 7, 2018November 7, 2018 Jenny Hayward

Day 3 of our Snowflake Showcase Week. Half-way through. Today’s card is simple really but I think effective – and they can turn out differently each time.

The background for this card is a Watercolour wash. I have used Bermuda Bay and of course the Snow is Glistening stamp set and Snowfall Thinlits.

The large snowflake is cut from the White Velvet Paper. Have I told you how soft and furry it is? So nice and adds such a lovely texture to your projects. I have also used the Silver Glimmer Paper and the tiny snowflake is from the White Velvet Paper too.

Do you want to see how I have done the Watercolour Wash background? Since it is a Wednesday and time for Wednesday’s WOW! #45 I thought I would combine the two. How about that. 🙂

You can see the video below. (NB: If you receive the blog updates by email and the video hasn’t shown then click on the title at the top to go to the blog post and watch it there).

I am just starting out more with videos. They are not easy let me say … 🙂 I would love to know your thoughts and if you have any suggestions to improve them, please drop a comment and let me know.

How are you liking the Snowflake Showcase products? Have you bought any yet?

Just a reminder what these products are as you couldn’t see them well in the video.

If you are in Australia you can order these now from me. Remember these are only available in November AND only while supplies last, so don’t delay with them.

Order in store -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: KGQKCBA4

OR email me to arrange an order.

Thanks for watching. Now go and try that wash technique.

Jenny

cards, Catalogues, Christmas

SNOWFLAKE SHOWCASE WEEK – DAY 2!

November 6, 2018November 6, 2018 Jenny Hayward

For Day 2 of our Snowflake Showcase Week I wanted to show that these products don’t need to just be for Christmas – and they don’t need to be snowflakes. I love these products but I know that in our hot climate in Australia we don’t have snowflakes at Christmas so this suite might not be as appealing.

Here is today’s card you can create that is great for any occasion.

The background stamping on this is using Southern Serenade set. You could use any background stamping. I used the Snowfall Thinlits to create a pretty flower in Gorgeous Grape, Lemon Lime Twist and Pear Pizzazz card. The sentiment from the Snow is Glistening stamp set is heat embossed in white and cut out with a small Framelit with the Bunch of Banners Framelits dies.

This is the Southern Serenade set if you haven’t noticed it much before. I really haven’t used it enough lately. I particularly love the sentiments in it.

You can order this and any of the Snowflake Showcase products in my store now if you are in Australia. Or you can contact me directly.

Order in store -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: KGQKCBA4

Thanks for looking. Be ready for Day 3 tomorrow.

Jenny

cards, Christmas, Stampin' Up!

SNOWFLAKE SHOWCASE WEEK – DAY 1!

November 5, 2018November 4, 2018 Jenny Hayward

This week I am featuring the Snowflake Showcase Suite. I have had so much fun creating with these products. They are absolutely gorgeous. All the details and the delicate little snowflakes. are so pretty even if we don’t have snow here at Christmas. You can create so much more with them though not just for Christmas. I will be showing these ideas too. So each day this week watch out for the projects in my Snowflake Showcase Week.

Here is today’s projects. Well it’s actually 2 cards for you in different colours.

This one is in Bermuda Bay. I actually made this one a few weeks ago and we used it as the make in my team meeting. You can’t tell but that gorgeous swirl is cut in the White Velvet Paper. So soft and furry. I do love it. The sentiment is stamped in Basic Gray. I find that a little softer sometimes than stamping in the black. The tiny snowflakes are stamped in Pool Party.

This version below is in Night of Navy with the small snowflakes stamped in Balmy Blue. The sentiment on this one is stamped in the Memento Black.

Which colour do you like better?

This is the lovely products in the suite if you haven’t seen them yet.

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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: KGQKCBA4 Australian residents only sorry.

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 your order.

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Be back tomorrow for Day 2

Jenny

cards, Catalogues, Christmas

SNOWFLAKE SHOWCASE WEEK IS ON IT’S WAY!

November 4, 2018November 4, 2018 Jenny Hayward

Starting tomorrow and running all week I am featuring the Snowflake Showcase products. I have been creating up a blizzard of Snowflakes and am excited to share them with you.

I hope you will be excited – and inspired by them. Be sure to stop by tomorrow.

Jenny

cards, Catalogues, Christmas

12 WEEKS OF CHRISTMAS – WEEK 5 – TIMELESS TIDINGS HOLLY!

November 2, 2018November 2, 2018 Jenny Hayward

I have a relatively simple card for you today for Week 5 of our 12 Weeks of Christmas series. This is using the Timeless Tidings stamp set.

The card mat and stamped piece is actually White. It does look Very Vanilla in the photo. Lighting wasn’t great this morning.

The Holly was stamped on Thick Whisper White in Memento ink and coloured with the Stampin’ Blends. The piece was cut with one of the squares in the Layering Squares Framelits. A Gold Foil Scallop square was cut with the scallop in the Layering Squares Framelits.

Of course it needed some loopy, loops of Copper Thread. I don’t seem to make many cards without it do it. 🙂

The sentiment from the Timeless Tidings set is stamped in black. The card base is Cherry Cobbler.

I have to say I wasn’t sure of this card and I am still sure. What do you think?? I think it might be missing something. Never mind. I hope it inspires you to create a version of it. Do share with me if you do. I love to see what you create.

Here is the Timeless Tidings stamp set. I love the sentiments on it.

You can find this set in my store now -> HERE. Clear Mount $35. Really it is not that expensive for all these lovely images.

Ordering online? Head to the link just above. Please use the Host Code: KGQKCBA4 Don’t forget don’t mark your order as anonymous as I can’t send you a Thank You gift.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend.

Jenny

cards, Catalogues, Christmas

SNOWFLAKE SHOWCASE IS AVAILABLE NOW!

November 1, 2018November 1, 2018 Jenny Hayward

I have mentioned it before but now they are available. The gorgeous Snowflake Showcase is ready to order – but only for November and only while supplies last. You will love these products. I have loved creating with them recently and I can’t wait to share them with you soon. Stay Tuned!

Today I will tell you a bit more about them. Did you get to see the video I shared with them yesterday? If you missed that then pop back to the last post.

Here is a card for you from Stampin’ Up!

LET’S MEET ALL THE AMAZING PRODUCTS!

In this Snowflake Showcase suite there are 2 stamp sets.

Snow is Glistening with beautiful detailed snowflakes and that gorgeous detailed tree. This is more for Christmas.

The Happiness Surrounds is a fun set that you can use any time of the year for different occasions and has very uplifting sentiments.

The Snowfall Thinlits have gorgeous Thinlits and Framelits to cut the different images out.

And Oh! That gorgeous White Velvet Sheet paper. You really have to feel it.

Don’t forget the sweet Snowflake Trinkets that will really add that gorgeous touch to finish your projects.

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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.

Order the Snow Is Falling Stamp set and the Snowfall Thinlits.

COST: $98 plus shipping.

Add the Happiness Surrounds stamp set for $30 and you will also receive the Snowflake Trinkets for free.

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WANT TO ORDER THIS WEEK?

(Australian residents only).

Email/Phone me directly with your orders.

Order Online -> HERE. Please use the Host Code this week: KGQKCBA4

Thank you in advance for your orders. I do appreciate them. Be sure to not mark your orders as anonymous online or I can’t send you out your Thank You card and gift.

Jenny

cards, Catalogues, Christmas, Stampin' Up!

WEDNESDAY’S WOW! #44 – IT’S SNOWING!

October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 Jenny Hayward

It’s Wednesday YAY! I have an exciting new product suite to share with you today. The Snowflake Showcase begins tomorrow. I know I am a day early BUT since it’s time for some WOW! For Wednesday’s WOW! #44 I thought it would be a good time to stop by and show you the products and see the video. These are gorgeous products. I know I have mentioned them already but you will love them. (Be sure to stop by for my Snowflake Showcase week coming soon here).

What do you think? Gorgeous or what?? I wish you could feel that Velvet Paper if you haven’t seen it already. So soft and furry!

Snow is Glistening stamp set

Happiness Surrounds stamp set

Snowfall Thinlits.

I have been creating with these a lot and I will share them with you soon but here is one of the cards Stampin’ Up! have created.

You will see lots of snow around in November with these gorgeous products. I will share some more projects myself soon too. You can order these from tomorrow in my store so watch for details.

Thanks for visiting,

Jenny

cards

BOO BLACK CATS!

October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 Jenny Hayward

We don’t celebrate Halloween much in Australia. Although this year I am so surprised at the increase in costumes and decorations and sweets available. 😦 We certainly don’t give Halloween cards out so I don’t usually share Halloween projects. This card though, we made at our Team Shoebox Swap a couple of months ago. Since I have it I thought I would share it with you.

I can’t remember who shared it now for us to make. Someone wonderful in our Inky Fingers Team. I had to say I struggled with this card chopping off the heads of the punched black cats and then there was the discussion from others of what they could do with the headless cats!!!

Anyway to the card. A Very Vanilla card mat was embossed with the Woodland Embossing Folder and adhered to a Very Vanilla Card base. The BOO was cut with the Large Letters Framelits. 3 Black cats were punched out with the Cat Punch and 2 of them had their heads chopped off to adhere behind the letters. Then the full cat was adhered to the front of the letters. The eyes were drawn in with the Chalk Marker. I messed those up a little. So Boo to you! I hope you like it. 🙂

Have a great day,

Jenny

cards, Catalogues, Christmas, Classes

IT LOOKS LIKE SNOW IS FALLING FOR NOVEMBER!

October 29, 2018October 29, 2018 Jenny Hayward

WITH THE SNOWFLAKE SHOWCASE ANYWAY!

We don’t see Snowflakes in our warm Aussie Christmas. Snowflakes are so magical though. We can have that magic on some of our Christmas cards though. There is a special new release for November with the Snowflake Showcase. These contain gorgeous dies and beautiful stamps I think you will love. I will be focusing a lot with these on my blog and in classes during November. This Saturday is a Special Snowflakes class so if you are local come and capture some of magic with this suite.

SNOWFLAKE SHOWCASE CLASS

If you are in the Wollongong area come along and catch a snowflake. The details are below. If you can’t make it, check the KIT TO GO option further down.

Here is a sneak of one of the cards we will be making. There will be 3 cards all together.

WHEN: Friday 2^nd 10am or Saturday 3^rd 2pm

COST: There are 2 different prices so check them closely.

Class only $25 (extra $5 to use my adhesive)

$110.25*
*which includes the Snow is Falling stamp set and the Snowfall Thinlits with shipping

PLUS receive the CLASS FREE

PLUS 1 sheet 6” x 12” White Velvet paper.

**ADD the Happiness Surrounds Stamp set for an additional $30 and receive the Snowflake Trinkets FREE (valued $12.75).

Please RSVP Thursday 1st November. Please RSVP FOR THE CLASSES ASAP as it really helps me prepare the card kits for you AND to get in early to ensure you get a seat.

These are the products which will be available ONLY in November. We will be using some of these gorgeous products in the class. Watch out for lots of projects using these products over the next few weeks.

Hope to see you in class.

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‘KIT TO GO’ OPTION

Don’t feel you miss out if you can’t make it to the class. Grab the ‘Kit To Go’.

Includes all card materials and instructions to make 2 cards when you order the Snow Is Falling Stamp set and the Snowfall Thinlits Plus receive 1 sheet 6″x12″ velvet paper.

COST: $110.25

Add the Happiness Surrounds stamp set for $30 and you will also receive the Snowflake Trinkets for free.

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WANT TO ORDER THIS WEEK. (Australian residents only).

Email/Phone me directly with your orders.

Order Online -> HERE. Please use the Host Code this week: KGQKCBA4

Thank you in advance for your orders. I do appreciate them. Be sure to not mark your orders as anonymous online or I can’t send you out your Thank You card and gift.

Jenny

3D projects, cards, Christmas, Tutorials

12 WEEKS OF CHRISTMAS – WEEK 4 – A TAG FOR YOUR WINE!

October 26, 2018October 25, 2018 Jenny Hayward

Today for Week 4 of 12 Weeks of Christmas I have a cute tag for you. Quite often we might give a bottle of wine to a workmate, a neighbour or to a friend when we visit for dinner. Why not dress up the bottle and add a tag to it. These are very quick to make and good to have on hand. I have been making them for the Craft Fairs I do and they are very popular.

I actually have 2 tags to share with you today that I have made recently.

The first one is on Shaded Spruce card with some of the gorgeous Under The Mistletoe Designer Series Paper. The deer from the Detailed Deer Thinlits is cut from Copper Foil.

This tag below is used the Farmhouse Christmas bundle. I stamped the farmhouse in Crumb Cake on to Crumb Cake card and cut that out. I kept it simple so I didn’t have to colour them in. 🙂 The paper is also from the Under The Mistletoe Designer Series Paper.