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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USING THE ECLECTIC LAYERS THINLITS!

July 9, 2017June 5, 2018 Jenny Hayward

I have been sharing quite a few cards lately using the Oh! So Eclectic Bundle which includes the Oh! So Eclectic Stamp Set and the Eclectic Layers Thinlits. (You can see them in the catalogue on p 133 and p213).

One thing with the Eclectic Layers Thinlits you may not realise is that some of the dies only emboss while others cut. Some of the dies layer together to cut the outline and a detailed inside or you can use one on their own. It can be a little confusing so I put together a little handy guide that is just the size to keep in the packet with the Thinlits so I can see at a glance. I thought I would share that with you.

DIECUTTING AND EMBOSSING GUIDE WITH THE ECLECTIC LAYERS THINLITS

1) On the card on the left it shows some of the detailed shapes. There are 2 different dies to create this shape; the outline die and a matching detailed die. I find it easier to fit the detailed die inside the outline and cut them all together. It is so much easier. The outline die can be used on its own to cut the stamped image from the co-ordinating stamp set.

On this card too it show the dies that will create the dry embossed effect. These dies will not cut.

2) On the card on the right it shows the diamond pattern. I love the effect you get with this on cards. Now if you are really patient you can cut sections of this diecut to create some other interesting shapes that you can add to your cards. I am sure there are so many other combinations too.

In this Thinlits set there is also 2 leaf shapes you can cut to work with your flowers.

I hope that you might find this guide helpful. Let me know what you think.

Hope your weekend is going awesome and you have time to steal away and create.

Jenny

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SOME MORE OH! SO ECLECTIC! YES IN BERRY BURST AGAIN. :)

July 6, 2017June 5, 2018 Jenny Hayward

These cards I wanted to share with you today are using Oh! So Eclectic and well, I have used Berry Burst again. I will use a different colour soon I promise. But it is such a lovely colour. 🙂

I held an event last Saturday with a group of ladies who mostly had never stamped before. This first card I demonstrated to them to show the Big Shot. They were so impressed – no scissors required!!

This card was inspired by one on Pinterest. I love the Diamond pattern you can diecut in your cards. It just adds something else to the card.

How to make it:

Firstly, stamp 2 of the detailed flowers on scrap Whisper White card in Berry Burst. Then overstamp this with the solid full flower stamp in Powder pink. The great thing is it doesn’t even have to be a perfect fit as it just adds a little colour. Cut this with the flower Framelit shape in the Eclectic Layers Thinlits.

For the other flower, stamp the Solid full flower stamp in Berry Burst on scrap Whisper White and cut that with the flower Framelit. Also cut a flower in Berry Burst with the detailed die and the flower shape die. I run them together in the Big Shot. It is much easier doing it that way. You will also need to cut 2 leaves from Lemon Lime Twist Card.

Then it’s a matter of assembling it all together. You can raise the flowers up with Dimensionals. Don’t forget the bling. 🙂

This next card was the Make and Take card they all made. There needed to be some gentle encouragement for some to make it as they were a little intimidated but they were so proud of themselves when it was done.

How to make it:

On a piece of Berry Burst card slightly smaller than your base card run it through your Big Shot with the Softly Falling Embossing Folder. This adds some lovely texture to your card.

On a piece of Whisper White, stamp the detailed flower stem stamp several times in Berry Burst. Then with the solid flower top stamp it in Powder Pink over the flowers. Fill in some of the spaces on the white card with the little flowers stamped in Lemon Lime Twist.

When assembling the card, adhere a thin strip of Lemon Lime Twist under the right side edge of the White card. Stamp the sentiment on to Powder Pink card and punch it out with the Duet Banner Punch. Sponged a little ink around the edge of the banner. Punch a second banner from Lemon Lime Twist card. Adhere these together by off-setting them slightly.

Would you like to make these cards with me? If you’re local, let’s plan a date for us to share them with your friends. It would be a great excuse for you all to get together. Drop me an email or a comment.

Be back again soon,

Jenny

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ECLECTIC HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

July 5, 2017June 5, 2018 Jenny Hayward

This card I am sharing today was my first play with the Oh! So Eclectic set last week. I finally get to share it with you.

I have used Stylized Birthday with it for the sentiment. I really don’t use this sentiment enough. It’s a great size without being overwhelming and I love the font.

I love this Oh So! Eclectic set too as you can stamp with the first stamp, overstamp it with the next one and if it is not lined up properly it doesn’t matter. That’s the style. 🙂

The detailed flowers were first stamped with Berry Burst and then the solid image with Powder Pink. Isn’t the washed out look nice?

The leaves are stamped with Lemon Lime Twist for the solid leaf and then Emerald Envy for the “hatched” leaf pattern. I added some of the little “crossed” pattern in Powder Pink as a background filler.

It’s a very quick card to make a number of Birthday cards in a hurry.

Thanks for looking. I will be back with some more cards with this set.

Jenny

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A 90TH OH SO ECLECTIC Z-FOLD!

July 3, 2017June 5, 2018 Jenny Hayward

It is my Mother-in-Law’s 90th birthday today. We had a small family get together yesterday. I thought I would show you the card I made for her. She had put in a request for it to be in Berry Burst, her new favourite colour. The pressure was on as she expected a grand creation! I hope it made the grade. There were lots of Oohs! and WOW! so I think I might have made the grade. 🙂

I think this is my new favourite stamp set – Oh! So Eclectic! I have made quite a few creations with this recently which I will get to show you soon. The sentiment is from Happy Birthday Gorgeous.

This card took me about 1/2 hour to create as I have had so much going on this week. It’s the fun Square Z-fold Cards which I have made a standard one recently. (See that HERE). I will share all the instructions further below.

I wasn’t sure if diecutting the diamond pattern in the side would make it too flimsy but I thought I would try it. It worked fine and gives it a little more WOW! The Designer Series Paper is the Color Theory Paper Stack.

SQUARE Z-FOLD CARD

Original Z-fold card is from Amanda Bates HERE. I have slightly different measurements so thought I would share them with you. These are in Metric. If you are wanting Imperial measurements then rather than me converting them and ending up with lots of “sixteenth” measurements, then head to Amanda’s blog post in that link and follow those directions.

There are 2 pieces to this card.

1. Card Base:

Cut card 14.8cm x 29.7cm. Score on the long side at 7.4cm and 14.8cm.

Designer Series Paper:

Front Panel: 7cm x 14.4cm Back Panel: 14.4cm x 14.4cm

2. Inner Card:

Cut card 10.5cm x 21cm. Score on the long side at 5.2cm and 10.5cm.

Whisper White Card:

Front: 10.1cm x 10.1cm Back: 4.8cm x 10.1cm

To Assemble your Card

1. Take your Inner Card piece and cut the Diamond pattern from the Eclectic Layers Thinlits set on your middle panel.

2. Stamp your Whisper White card pieces as you like. I have used the Oh! So Eclectic stamp set. Adhere these to the Inner Card piece.

3. Adhere your Designer Series Paper Pieces to the Card base.

4. Take your Inner card piece and on the front panel section (left hand end), place adhesive on ONLY HALF of the panel at the back. Place that in position on your card base. ** I used the Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive as this gives you a little time to wiggle the piece around in place if need be.

5. Then on the Right Hand end of the Inner card piece, place adhesive at the back. Carefully fold up the card on the score lines as it should fold. Close the card and allow the piece to fall in to place where it should sit. Once in position press firmly to adhere.

Hope this is easy to follow. Please ask if you have any further questions.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jenny

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MORE VALUE, MORE PRODUCTS, MORE CREATIVITY!

July 1, 2017July 1, 2017 Jenny Hayward

It’s the first of July which brings some exciting news from Stampin’ Up!. Did you want more?? Check these out!

Bonus Days was HUGE last year so it’s back again.

For every $90 you spend during July. You get a Bonus Voucher of $9 to redeem in August on any of your orders that month. How cool!

I am sure there are a few items on your wish list to get to $90 – and the bonus is you get a discount next month! 🙂

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I am always talking about the great value when you join Stampin’ Up!. In July it is even better!

So what is it?? Pay $169 and get $235 of products, PLUS you will also receive an Essentials Gift Pack FREE which includes a stamp set from the upcoming Holiday Catalogue. This is an additional value of $121. HOW AMAZING!! Check it out!

ALL THIS FREE!!!

So for $169 you get $187 of FREE Products – and you don’t pay shipping on all that either!

I would love to welcome you to my team whether you want to join for your own discount or build a business and share with others. Ask me for more information or Head to my website HERE and join straight away. You don’t have anything to lose but so much to gain. If you want to know more then head to my Page HERE for ’10 Reasons why you would want to join’.

SO imagine what you can create with all these extra Free products?? Lots more value there. If you are still undecided then just go and do it, You can stop anytime.

Have fun,

Jenny

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GOING FOR THE ANGLE WITH DESIGNER SERIES PAPER! WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS??

June 28, 2017June 28, 2017 Jenny Hayward

I have been trying to mix things up a bit with my creating lately. I think I am a little bored with the standard layering of card – on mat – on base, which it seems I do a lot. I saw an idea on Pinterest to angle the Designer Series Paper. So I thought I would have a try at it. The card I CASED you can see HERE.

I will show you my card BUT I am not greatly happy with it. I think the angle is not right, or maybe the Designer Series Paper is too busy, or maybe it’s just the colours??? So I am going to put it out here anyway to show you and maybe you can tell me what you think. It’s good to show you too that sometimes we all struggle with putting our cards together. 🙂

Here is the card anyway.

I really think I need to angle the paper more. I kept adding to the card to see if it would help but I had to stop.

I have used the Delightful Daisy DSP. I cut the Happy Birthday Thinlits twice, once in Daffodil Delight and another in Tranquil Tide and offset them slightly. I thought it was plain so I stamped some flowers from the Happy Birthday Gorgeous set and then added some bling. I also added a doily underneath the white card to see if that helps BUT …

I think I will try this idea again shortly. I will show you later how I get on but I appreciate your comments.

Thanks for stopping by and visiting me for the good, the bad and the ugly. 🙂

Jenny

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A BERRY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

June 27, 2017June 27, 2017 Jenny Hayward

I thought I would show you one of the cards we made at Card Class last week. I have been playing with the Happy Birthday Thinlits and Happy Birthday Gorgeous.

This card was CASED from Mary’s blog HERE. I just didn’t add the DSP layer and kept it a little simpler.

I am loving the new Incolors. I have used Berry Burst, Powder Pink and Lemon Lime Twist.

Thanks for visiting,

Jenny

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MINI NOTE CARDS WITH HIGH TIDE!

June 26, 2017June 26, 2017 Jenny Hayward

I held a workshop last week and the Host asked to use the High Tide set. As a Thank You to her I made up a little notecard set and put them all together in a box made with the Wood Crate Framelits. Here they are for you to see.

For the sentiment on the crate I went over the “shine” word with the markers and stamped on white card. I did have to go over it a little with the markers when I stamped it to get a clear impression.

Here are the cards for you to see each one. The cards measure 7.5cm x 7.5cm (3″x3″). I made them all different. The set is so versatile and so many combinations you can create. I hadn’t played with this set that much until I made these.

This is the Make and Take card we made. This is Cased from Julie Davison HERE.

I think I need to use this set more. I have so much to play with at the moment. Just not enough time 🙂

Thanks for visiting me.

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I will be back again soon,

Jenny

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A SPECIAL CARD IN A BOX!

June 22, 2017June 22, 2017 Jenny Hayward

I know we’re in the midst of the all the excitement with the new catalogue but I just have to share this project. I know it is using retired products now but I thought you might still like to see it.

A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine asked me to make a special baby card for her new grandchild. At that time she didn’t know what the gender was and requested it to be Teal Green in colour with splashes of red. I knew the family as well so I wanted it to be pretty special. I recreated a card in a box that I made some time ago. You can see that original project HERE. That card in a box has been repinned 3.3K times on Pinterest so I thought it might just be “good enough”. 🙂

The only paper I had to match the Bermuda Bay card was this retired paper. I can’t even remember the name of it. I just found a few scraps of it in my retired paper box. Lucky!!!

I dug out my ‘Something For Baby’ set too from my retired box. That was lucky too as I don’t have any new baby stamps as yet.

So enough of the chatter. Here it is.

I used Watermelon Wonder which matched. (Grabbed that out of the retired box too!).

I realised I didn’t get a photo of the left side flap. That had little booties in Crushed Curry and I tied teeny, tiny bows in White Baker’s Twine. The sentiment is from ‘Baby Bear’ – yes! That is current! I probably could have used that but Baby Bear was a bit big for the box.

Well it was very well received and I can tell you that baby Phoebe arrived safely last week. She is very gorgeous and they were all delighted and fascinated in the card. It can be displayed on the shelf in the nursery for some time to come.

Thanks for indulging me. Back to current products in next post.

Jenny

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LIKE THE NEW INCOLORS? WHY NOT GRAB A SHARE IN THE RIBBON!

June 19, 2017 Jenny Hayward

Have you seen the gorgeous new Ribbon on page 198/199 of the catalogue? So many different types and colours this year.

Yet a whole roll can be too much. Why not grab a share!

I have a share running for the 2017 Incolor Finely Woven Ribbon. I am loving the new colours and having matching ribbon for your projects just takes it to the next level.