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, Personal Ramblings

FRIDAY FAVOURITES – THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!

Jenny Hayward

Today for Friday Favourites is a very special one.  I am sad to see the  Thoughts and Prayers set retiring.  It has been a much loved and very well used set, although I haven’t used it for a little while now.  This was one of the first sets I bought when I joined Stampin’  Up! nearly 10 years ago.

I had to take a photo of the stamps.  Not only was it a wood mount set only but it was double-mounted (or even triple-mounted!) which some sets were at the time.  I have to say I am glad that Stampin’ Up! have moved away from this idea.  It does make it a little harder to stamp like this.

I went back over some cards I had made with this set.  Many were for Sympathy cards.  I think that is why this set is so special.  The cards were often for loved ones at a very difficult time.  I went searching on my blog but in the early days I hadn’t tagged my posts at all so it was  hard to find some posts.  I found some photos in my computer files that I thought I would share with you.

Remember this was early days some even before the Big Shot and some photos were even scanned!!! Bear with me here. 🙂

 

If you haven’t got this set already then please grab it now.  The sentiments are beautiful and the flowers are simple but elegant.  It is certainly one to have in your stash.  You can even choose clear mount now ($36 AUS).

View and order it in my store -> HERE.

Thanks for reminiscing with me with this set.

Jenny

cards, Catalogues, Stampin' Up!, Videos

SEE THE SHARE WHAT YOU LOVE UP CLOSE FOR WEDNESDAY’S WOW! #24!

Jenny Hayward

I told you about the gorgeous Share What You Love Suite yesterday.  You saw photos but that really doesn’t show the shine in these products.  So today for Wednesday’s WOW! #24 I have a video for you from Stampin’ Up!  Be sure to catch that shimmer in the paper and those doilies.  They are really just stunning!

After you catch the video.  Head back to yesterday’s post so you can see all the contents again in each bundle.  And there is the ordering information there too with a bonus tutorial for 2 cards if you order any of these bundles this month.  So sit back and watch for that shimmer.

 

Before you head off I just wanted to show you another card with this gorgeous suite.  This card is one of the cards we made at Onstage early last month.

Thanks for visiting today.  I will be back again soon,

Jenny

cards, Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

SHARE WHAT YOU LOVE – EARLY RELEASE!

Jenny Hayward

As you probably know the 2018 Stampin’ Up! Catalogue begins on June 1st BUT Stampin’ Up! have a gorgeous suite released early Just For You!

This is the Share What You Love Suite which includes a beautiful stamp set, gorgeous papers and lovely embellishments.  I will share more over the next couple of days but here is some brief details for now.

There are 3 types of Bundles you can get PLUS with each one you get one, two or three free gifts!! Also,  you could grab the new Incolor Inks this month.  🙂

This “JUST GETTING STARTED” ($98.75) Bundle gives you all the basics to create a quick card like the one below.  (You don’t even have to colour the flowers!).  Use this as an idea to create lots more quick and easy cards with this set.  The Free Very Vanilla Notecards and Envelopes makes them very quickly.

Grab “A LITTLE MORE” ($159.75) with some gorgeous Rich Razzleberry Velvet ribbon and the Artisan Pearls. Plus, with an additional stamp set you can make the cards extra special.  Grab some Envelopes and the Embellishment Kit for Free!

This is just one of the many cards you can make with this Bundle.

BUT, you have just “GOTTA HAVE IT ALL”.  ($222.75) The papers are just absolutely gorgeous.  Every single sheet I tell you.  You can make very special cards like the one below.  Why not throw in the Free Statement of the Heart single stamp, Very Vanilla envelopes and the Share What You Love Embellishment Kit.

If you want to grab the new Incolor Inks.  You can grab them for $58.50.  Save 10%.  

Order these NOW in my store -> HERE.  

Please use the Host Code: XQZEJREH

OR order by contacting me directly.

ORDER ANY OF THESE KITS DURING MAY AND RECEIVE A TUTORIAL TO CREATE 2 CARDS EXCLUSIVE TO MY PERSONAL SHOPPERS THIS MONTH.

Thanks for stopping by today.  I am sure you will see more with these products over the next days and weeks.

Jenny

 

cards, Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

SWEET SOIREE – WEDDINGS!

Jenny Hayward

I am still using the gorgeous Sweet Soiree Specialty paper, and on a mission to #usethatpaper. You don’t have to store this precious paper.  It is too lovely NOT to use. 

Today it is wedding cards.  The beautiful paper which is what I think are wedding cakes on it makes very quick, special cards.

You don’t need a lot with this gorgeous paper.  I added a Silver Foil mat under the paper, a sentiment, some bling and either some Silver Thread or Silver ribbon.  The sentiment for the one at the top is from Floral Phrases.  The sentiment on the card below is from Balloon Celebrations.   

I hope you like these cards and please, #usethatpaper.

Thanks for stopping by.

Jenny

 

 

 

 

 

Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

FRIDAY FAVOURITES – FLOWERS!

Jenny Hayward

Today I am reflecting on a few of my favourite Flower stamp setsthat are retiring VERY soon.  So many beautiful sets.

BLOOMS AND WISHES

I am late to the party with this stamp set.  It sat on my shelf uninked for nearly a year.  And now it is going.  I am sad. 😦

You can find the details for this post to make the 50th Eclipse card -> HERE.

ROSE WONDER

I am sad to see this set go.  I love the bold flower. So many ways to use this set.  I love the verses too. This set is one I might have to keep in my stash.  The sentiments for Weddings and Sympathy are very special.  There is not a set like it I think.  If you haven’t got this set already then be sure to grab it.  The dies to match are beautiful too.  Really.   You have to get on to it.

These are just some of the cards I have made.

Sponged Background

This background is sponged and then lightly spritzed with water to create a mottled effect.  For the full details on how to make it then head to this post -> HERE.

ONE DIE TWO WAYS – With just one diecut I created these 2 cards.  One (right) the diecut was placed over the white card as a mask and sponged over.  For the other card (left) I used the sponged diecut from the first card to adhere straight to a new card.  Find all the details on these cards -> HERE.

BIRTHDAY BLOSSOMS

Another beautiful set.  I heat embossed the larger flowers in white Embossing powder on vellum.  The smaller flowers were heat embossed in white on the Cherry Cobbler card.  Full details for this card can be found -> HERE.

You can find another card using this set -> HERE (the same post as the Rose Wonder spritzed card above).

Also, a Tri-Fold card with this set.  Full details -> HERE

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To see these or to see what else is retiring, head to my store -> HERE.  

You can order Online there or contact me directly.  If ordering Online please use the Host Code.

Jenny

Catalogues, Stampin' Up!, Tutorials, Videos

WEDNESDAY’S WOW! #23 – LET’S LOOK AT THE NEW INKPADS!

Jenny Hayward

Have you heard that the Stampin’ Up! inkpads are changing in design?  This is because it was time to update the moulds that they are made with.  So it was time for a new design.  I think they are much easier to open.  I hope you will too.  I managed to get one of the new inkpads at Onstage so I thought I would do a little comparison of the new pads with the current ones.

You can view the video below. (**If you receive the updates by email and the video doesn’t show up then please head to my blog post by clicking on the heading above and it will take you to view it there – or you can view it on my Youtube channel: Jenny Hayward_A Stamping Journey).

Let me know your thoughts on the inkpads.  Also, I would love feedback on the videos too.  I am just starting out in this area and would love your input – good or bad. I know I have a long way to go 🙂

So for Wednesday’s WOW! #23 – Comparing the New with the Old.

So what do you think??

Jenny

Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

ORDER YOUR STAMPIN’ UP! CATALOGUE NOW!

Jenny Hayward

YES! It’s that time.  The 2018 Stampin’ Up! Catalogue starts on June 1st.  There is SO much gorgeousness inside.  There really is! I would love you to see it and have your own copy.  Yes, you will be able to view it online BUT there is nothing like flicking through the pages AND you can’t stick post-it notes on the computer screen right!!. 😉

If you are an Australian resident AND you don’t have a current Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator to take care of you then grab a copy from me.

ORDER YOUR CATALOGUE:

Head -> HERE and fill out the form

OR

You can email me at jghayward@yahoo.com

Jenny

 

cards, Challenges, Techniques, Tutorials

SWEET SOIREE COLLAR CARD!

Jenny Hayward

I have another card to share with you today using the gorgeous Sweet Soiree Specialty Designer Series Paper.  One more way that you can #usethatpaper  I am on a mission to use up my paper instead of storing it and hoping to help you in using your stash. There are some lovely, gorgeous paper to come in the new catalogue, so you need to use this paper.

I have to admit one of the dilemmas of using the gorgeous Stampin’ Up! paper is – which side do you use?? Usually there is gorgeous prints on both sides and you don’t want to cover one to show the other side.  SO, I think this fold is great as you can see both sides at once.

This card is a Collar card.  I was reminded of this card when I went looking through some older blog posts. You can see that one I made -> HERE.

I liked both sides of this piece of Sweet Soiree paper so it was nice to see both of them.

To create a Collar Card

Cut your white card slightly smaller than your card base – 4mm (1/4″ ) smaller. Cut your piece of Designer Series Paper 4mm (1/4″) smaller than the white card mat.

On your piece of Designer Series Paper, at the half way point on the right hand side, which is approximately 4.8cm.  Cut in from this point 5cm (2″).  Fold back each section from the end of the cut to the corner of the piece of paper.

Adhere this piece on to your white card and then on to the card base.  Adhere under each flap to hold them down.

Stamp the sentiment on the white section. This one is from the Waterfront set. I cut a flower from the Flourish Thinlits from Silver Foil.

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Now you can see both side. 🙂

Have a great day,

Jenny

cards, Catalogues, Techniques, Tutorials

SOMETHING QUICK WITH THE SWEET SOIREE PAPER!

Jenny Hayward

OK, Let’s chat.  Do you have lots of pretty paper sitting in your craft stash??  I can guess you do.  It looks so nice sitting there but you are scared to cut in to it or you might be saving it for a “special” project?? Yes I know.  It is tough!

So a new catalogue is coming very soon and we will have more pretty paper to collect.  We need to use this paper we have now.

SO… Let’s use it.  I am going to be sharing some projects over the next days and weeks to USE THAT PAPER.  Will you join me??  I am sharing these projects on here and Facebook and Instagram and adding #usethatpaper  So you can join in with me.

Today’s project is using that gorgeous SweetSoireepaper.  It is so pretty and I was really hesitant to use it but really …

Anyway, here is the card.

Cut the Designer Series paper about 2cm (3/4″) shorter than you would usually.  Cut off 2.5cm (1″).  Adhere them to the Whisper White card with the smaller section at the bottom of the card.  Stamp your sentiment in the white space.  This is from the set Birthday Blossoms.  The leaf is from the Flourish Thinlits cut from Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper although you can’t see the sparkle too well.

ok. Go and grab some pretty paper and #usethatpaper

Have a happy, crafty weekend.

Jenny

cards, Catalogues

FRIDAY FAVOURITES – DRAGONFLIES AND BUTTERFLIES!

Jenny Hayward

There are some gorgeous stamps retiring with this current Stampin’ Up! Catalogue.  I would hate you to miss out on them.  I will be focusing on a few of my favourites over the next few weeks in Friday Favourites.

The first card is using Awesomely Artistic.  I can’t believe this set is going.  I am not done with this set.

This is one project I made some time ago I thought I would share with you again.  I know a number of people have CASED or commented on this card since I posted it here and to Pinterest.

You can see the original post -> HERE.

You can find another project with this set on this post -> HERE. 

Watercolor Wings is another favourite.  I have had fun with this set.

I love these fun Collar cards.  This style of card is a great way to show off both sides of the lovely Designer Series Paper.  Do you have that dilemma?  Which side do you really show??

You can see the blog post for these cards -> HERE and it shows you how to make them.

Another fun style card I made with this set is the Half Fold Pop Up Card.

      

You can find the full post -> HERE with instructions.

You can find these products along with many more favourites stamp sets in my online store -> HERE.  Time is running out to grab any of these items so I would suggest you get on them SOON.  Don’t miss these.  I am sad they are going and I don’t want you to be sad that you miss out on them.

Jenny

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