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, Cards by Mail, Christmas, Classes, Stampin' Up!

NESTS OF WINTER CLASS – IN PERSON OR BY MAIL!!

September 21, 2024 Jenny Hayward

Join us to create with this gorgeous Nests of Winter Paper.

The class is available In Person in my studio OR if By Mail.

You will create 5 cards with this Paper including one Fun Fold.

WHEN: Friday 27th September 10am
OR
Saturday 28th September 2pm

RSVP: Thursday 26th September

COST: $30

For Class By Mail – Please Reply by the 26th September also.
All materials will be included in the Card Kits. You will need your own sentiments (Christmas and Birthday or what you would like to use). Also Black Ink. Green and Red inks are used on some sentiments but that is a personal choice. Also included is some simple instructions to follow along.

Let me know ASAP to reserve your place. Email me at jghayward@yahoo.com or PH: 0439 844574

Any questions please contact me.

I can’t wait to create these cards with you,

Jenny

cards, Catalogues, Christmas

GIFTS TOSSED UP WITH THE STAMPIN’ UP! SURFING SANTA STAMP SET.

September 19, 2024 Jenny Hayward

I have been playing a bit with the Surfing Santa set this week. This one is a great one for our warm, sunny Christmas.

I had this idea with this one to have the gifts look like they were tossed up on the waves. This is the card. I have to say though it wasn’t quite what was in my head. Something is not quite right. But maybe it’s an idea for when you use this set.

The paper is from the Reindeer Days pack which works ok with it.

This is the Surfing Santa Stamp Set.

Very cool isn’t it. Not just for Christmas though. I think the wave and the sun would be great with the Beach Day stamp set. I must try that.

You can see it more in my store -> HERE.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

If you “need” to order your crafting supplies and you are in Australia I would love to help you.

You can shop in my store -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: JT69XW3P OR contact me directly.

Catalogues, Christmas, Stampin' Up!

IT’S FREE SHIPPING ON CRAFTING ON WEDNESDAY 18TH!

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 Jenny Hayward

Stampin’ Up! has just announced this today.

Wednesday 18th September is Free Shipping Day!

With your orders over $65 you don’t pay any Shipping. That can be a huge saving. To put back in your pocket Or to put towards some little extras on your order.

You can order through my Store -> HERE. Or contact me directly by Email or Phone and I can help you out.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

Stampin' Up! Grassy Grove - Deer in the Forest

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DEER IN THE FOREST WITH STAMPIN’ UP! GRASSY GROVE

September 13, 2024September 13, 2024 Jenny Hayward

I have just returned from travelling in parts of the US for 3 weeks. While it’s good to travel it’s always good to return home don’t you think?

We saw so many road signs while we were driving watching out for deer. I have to say we only saw a small group early on.

I made this card just before I left. All those signs reminded me of this card.

It’s a cute little deer peering out from the forest using the Grassy Grove dies. You don’t need a lot for the background. I added a piece of the Thoughtful Journey Paper behind the diecut.

Have you got the Thoughtful Journey Paper? It’s so pretty.

You can check it online in my store -> HERE.

If you would love some Stampin’ Up! crafting supplies and you are in Australia I would love to serve you. You can head to the link just above and shop. Please use the Host Code: JT69XW3P

Or Contact me directly.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

Catalogues, Christmas, Stampin' Up!

THE NEW HOLIDAY MINI CATALOGUE IS NOW OUT!

September 4, 2024 Jenny Hayward

Get ready for your Christmas creating with lots of gorgeous, cute new products.

The 2024 Holiday Mini Catalogue is now out for you.

You can view the catalogue -> HERE.

You can Download your own copy of the catalogue -> HERE.

Also, there is a new Scrapbooking release. I think the would work so well on your cards if you are not a scrapbooker.

I am currently away but you can still order. (Australian residents only)

Head to the Online Store link above.

OR Email me at jghayward@yahoo.com and I can add your order in for you.

As an extra bonus since I am away.

GO IN THE DRAW TO WIN!

Place a minimum order of $40 during the 20th August and 12th September and go in the draw to win a $25 Shopping Voucher from me.

Happy Shopping,

Jenny

3D projects, Christmas, Online Exclusives, Videos

MAKE A TRIANGLE BOX!

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024 Jenny Hayward

A Triangle Box would have to be one of the easiest type of boxes to make I think. No gluing. Just cut and score and fold.

Triangle Boxes have been around for some time. I used to make them a lot way back when I first started with Stampin’ Up! – 16 years ago!

I was reminded of them recently so pulled it out to make for a recent class. I wanted to share it with you.

These are using the Green and Gold Specialty Designer Series Paper. Seen Here.

The Green one was decorated with the Golden Greenery Dies and the sentiment from the Greetings of the Season. The Gold one was using the Reindeer Dies available in the upcoming Mini Catalogue.

With this particular Triangle Box you can make it any size you like. The length needs to be double the width. For this one it is 20cm x 10cm (8″x4″).

You can follow along with the Video. Find it on my Youtube if it is not showing here.

Have fun creating this,

Jenny

Stampin' Up!

FROSTED FOREST WITH THE CLOUDY SKY IS THE LIMIT PAPER ~

August 28, 2024August 29, 2024 Jenny Hayward

I had been playing a lot with the Frosted Forest Bundle.

This card uses some simple colouring by blending over ink on just some of the mask layers. It doesn’t give as much depth as with using all the masks but that’s ok.

The background is using the Sky Is The Limit Paper. It works so well with the tree image.

Add some texture by embossing the white card mat with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder.

There are so many ways of using the Frosted Forest Bundle and the masks.

Have you tried them yet?

If you need them in your crafting supplies I would love to help you. You can head to my store (check the link in the sidebar bar on my blog). Or contact me directly.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

Last days of the 15% Off Paper Sale. This Sky is the Limit Paper is included in this sale which is awesome!

cards, Classes, Techniques, Tutorials

FAUX TEARING TECHNIQUE FUN!

August 19, 2024August 18, 2024 Jenny Hayward

Our last class was creating with the Faux Tearing Technique. It was a lot of fun looking back at this older technique. Have you tried it?

This was one of the cards we made. This one using the Irresistible Blooms Stamps and Dies.

It is very easy technique to do. All you need is Blending Brushes and ink and use any stamps you have. You can use scrap paper for the masks or use the Masking Paper or large Sticky Note Paper.

Tear your paper so it is at least as wide as your white card. Position that over your card at the top and bottom leaving a gap on the card in the centre section.

Blend over some ink on the white card building up your colour. Hold your paper firmly so it doesn’t move. I then moved the paper away from the inked edge just slightly and added some more ink for a light edge. Then return your masks to the original position and stamp over the images having some go off the edge of the masked area.

Finish your card as you like.

Are you game to try it?

Happy crafting,

Jenny

Need supplies for your next project and you are in Australia?

Head over to my store -> HERE. Or contact me directly. (at present I am away until the 12th of September so please email not phone as I won’t have the phone available).

cards, Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

SWEET SUNDAY WITH THE MUSICAL JAMBOREE STAMP SET!

August 11, 2024August 11, 2024 Jenny Hayward

It’s a cute sing, song with the Muscial Jamboree Stamp Set for Sweet Sunday.

Isn’t this character having such a great time singing his heart out??

(Card created by Stampin’ Up! artists)

On the circle diecut with one from the Spotlight in Nature dies the image was stamped and coloured with the Stampin’ Blends. The clouds were first cut from the Hot Air Balloon Dies and then placed on the circle creating a mask. Then brush over the sky with some ink with the Blending Brushes.

On the Timber 3D Embossing Folder ink was swiped over the inside of the folder. You can swipe over with the Ink Pad or use the Brayer with ink. Then add your Balmy Blue card mat and run it through the machine. This adds an extra dimension to you card and highlights the embossed detail.

So enjoy a little sing along with this cutie for our Sweet Sunday. Have a great week ahead. I hope you escape to your craft space this week.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

For your crafty supplies in Australia head to my store -> HERE. Or you can contact me directly and I can assist you.