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, Stampin' Up!

STAMPIN’ UP! CATALOGUE LAUNCH – PART 2!

June 22, 2016June 22, 2016 Jenny Hayward

I have some more of the fun from my Catalogue Launch for you. If you missed out on the first part then head back to the last post I did. Today I want to share with you some of the stamping fun we had.

The table all set up ready to go. I was pretty excited with the Pom Pom Flowers I found that was a fairly close match to some of the new Incolors.

This was a sample of some of the new products and some cards. I had other new products in the Product Playground that I showed in the last post.

I had some Swirly Bird card samples to share. I have a class this coming Saturday just with the Swirly Bird stamps and the Scribbles Thinlits. That should be a lot of fun.

This was the first Make and Take using the new Flourish Thinlits. I love the delicateness of these dies. I found they cut surprisingly easy even with just the regular platform. I used the new ‘Playful Palette’ DSP stack too. The sentiment is from the new set ‘Best Birds’.

The other Make and Take was using the new Dapper Denim Incolor. I have used the ‘Thoughful Banners’ stamp set. These banners are so easy to punch with the Duet Banner Punch. I stamped a background on the base card with the Timeless Textures stamp set. The colours of the stripes were from the top – Night of Navy, Dapper Denim, Island Indigo, Marina Mist and Soft Sky. I cut a scallop square mat for the white stamped card piece with the new Layering Square Framelits. It just gives a subtle peek of the silver Foil. This card was inspired by a card I saw on a Facebook group I am on.

So lots of fun was had by all my lovely ladies who came. I appreciate each and every one of them. If you are local make sure you come along to my next launch or class to enjoy the fun.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jenny

Catalogues, Classes, Workshops

STAMPIN’ UP! CATALOGUE LAUNCH!! PART 1.

June 20, 2016June 20, 2016 Jenny Hayward

This week I had my Catalogue Launch for this fantastic new catalogue. I had 2 sessions. One Friday night and one on Saturday. Both of them were lots of fun and laughs and of course creating. I thought I would share some of the fun with you.

Firstly, I had a Product Playground area with lots of new products that everyone could have a play with. This was very popular.

Here we had an Incolor bookmark they could make. A great way to have a sample of the new Incolors for their catalogue. Then they could use the Ombre Ink pads. This one is the Bermuda Bay. I will tell you about the Ombre Inkpads in another post. They could stamp the flower and add it to a card when they get home.

Of course we had to play with Baby Bear. I had done a few different colour combinations to show and they could stamp their own Baby Bear. He (or she) was very popular! I will tell you about Baby Bear in another post too.:) I also had the new embossing folder ‘Floral Affection’ which is really lovely too. So many nice new products.

Now I like to spoil my lovely ones who come. There was some fun gifts and some very useful product gifts.

I made up some Catalogue Survival Kits. To help everyone through their catalogue.

I found these fun Post-It notes and made up these cards for everyone so they can add them to their catalogue. For the header on these Post-It note cards I created the heading on the computer and then stamped around it with the ‘Swirly Bird’ stamp set.

I have so much Designer Series Paper and ribbon and bits from past years so I bagged up a lot to give a special grab bag to everyone. I think everyone thought it was Christmas. 🙂 It was a lovely way to say Thanks to them not just for coming to my launch but for their loyal support many for some years. It was so lovely to see the joy in their faces. That made the day all worthwhile.

It wasn’t a fancy bag but these Stampin’ Up! Bags are a good size for the Designer Series paper – and I have so many of them! I made a quick tag using the ‘Thoughtful Banners’.

I have some more photos to share with you but that will be next post so do come and visit.

Thanks for stopping by today,

Jenny

cards, Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

ELEGANCE WITH FLORAL PHRASES!

June 16, 2016June 16, 2016 Jenny Hayward

Have you seen the new Floral Phrases Stamps and the Detailed Floral Thinlits in the Catalogue? They are just so gorgeous. It makes elegant cards so easily. I had a play with them yesterday and thought I would show you my creations.

These cards were inspired by 2 I had seen on a Facebook group I am on. I love the new Dapper Denim Incolor too. It just adds to the elegance. 🙂

The Detailed Floral Thinlits cut so easily. I then placed it on the Whisper White card mat so I could line it up to stamp on the white card. Then I could adhere it in place with the Fine Tip Glue and then to the Dapper Denim Card base. The stamped strip is in Sahara Sand. The butterfly was stamped in Dapper Denim and is from the Papillion Potpourri set.

The Rhinestones add a little sparkle. I debated on whether to tie around some White Baker’s Twine but decided against it. When it was all stuck together though I realised that I should have done it and kept coming back to it. In the end I added a small twine bow.

This second card was in Dapper Denim too. This time I stamped the floral image and then added the “spots” in the Crumb Cake. I wanted to keep the sentiment simple so I stamped the floral border in Crumb Cake on a piece of card strip and then stamped the greeting over the top. This time I added some Pearls for glamour. I sponged the edge of the card too which softens it.

Here is the stamp set and the Thinlits if you haven’t noticed them before. They are available to order from my store.

Thanks for stopping by.

Jenny

cards, Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

PEEKABOO PEACH SITTING HERE!

June 14, 2016June 14, 2016 Jenny Hayward

A few posts ago I shared a card with the ‘Sitting Here’ stamp set in the new Dapper Denim Incolor. You can see that post HERE if you missed it before. Today I have another card to share with this set that I made at the same time. This one is in another new Incolor Peekaboo Peach.

I have used the new paper stack ‘Playful Palette’. After stamping the swing I coloured it with the blender pens and inkpads and then added some colour with the markers. The cushion is stamped separately on scrap card and cut out, then adhered on to the swing. I stamped the flower pot separately too and coloured it with the markers. I added some of the gorgeous soft Peekaboo Peach Ruched Ribbon.

What do you think?

This is a really sweet stamp set. Here it is for you? The sentiments are really lovely.

You can order this or any other product at my store HERE.

My Host Code for this week is PWURGPJV

Thanks for stopping by today,

Jenny

Catalogues, Classes, Workshops

NEW CATALOGUE LAUNCH PARTY!

June 13, 2016 Jenny Hayward

I have reviewed the Catalogue Online but now It’s on this Friday and Saturday – The New Catalogue Launch Party at my Place – and you are invited!

There are 2 times so if you are a Wollongong local I am sure there will be a time to suit you.

FRIDAY 17th 7.30pm OR SATURDAY 18th 2pm

Come along and give some new products a test run in the Product playground, make a card or 2, have some games; Lots of fun all around!

COST: $15 (Includes make and takes, catalogue, refreshments, Goodie Bag and Giveaways)

RSVP: Thursday 16th. Places are filling up fast so don’t delay.

See you there,

Jenny

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SWIRLY TIME!

June 10, 2016June 10, 2016 Jenny Hayward

Have you seen cards with the Swirly Bird stamps and the Swirly Scribbles Thinlits on your blog travels? These I think will be one of the top sellers for this catalogue. I had a play with them the other day and thought I would share them with you. These cards were inspired by others I had seen on Pinterest using a different stamp set.

These first 2 cards use the Emboss Resist technique. I love the magic of heat embossing still even after all these years. Heat Embossing was the first thing I had seen in stamping and I was just amazed. I still love pulling out the heat tool. 🙂

Anyway, to the cards.

I stamped the sentiment first in black. This is from the set ‘Birthday Blossoms’. I then stamped the large swirl in versamark and heat embossed it. Then sponged over the ink. The one on the left is Sweet Sugarplum. The one on the right is Peekaboo Peach. Then I stamped the small flower in black. The card is matted on to black card and then to the base card either Sweet Sugarplum or Peekaboo Peach.

This next card I was creating a flower with the swirls. I stamped the large swirl in Sweet Sugarplum on to the Whisper White card and then cut swirls from the Sweet Sugarplum and the Emerald Envy. I added a Metal Rimmed Pearl to the centre. The sentiment on this card is from the new set ‘Mixed Borders’.

I added some strips of Emerald Envy card under the stamped white piece and then adhered it to the Sweet Sugarplum card base.

I can’t wait to play with this set some more. Not enough hours in the day. 🙂

If you love the look of this set then you can buy your own at my store. Buy the bundle and save 10%. Head directly HERE. Here is the stamp set and the thinlits for you to see.

Have a great weekend. It is a long weekend here for us this weekend. Time for more creating then maybe?? I hope so.

Jenny

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LOVE AND AFFECTION WITH AFFECTIONATELY YOURS DSP!

June 4, 2016June 4, 2016 Jenny Hayward

We made this card at Stampin’ Up! Onstage in April. You might have seen some versions of it around. I thought it was about time I share mine with you. Check out that paper. It is the ‘Affectionately Your’s Designer Series Paper and it has little specks of copper colour in the paper making it very sparkly. Copper is so on-trend at the moment.

I am still not completely sure of the stamp set (Love and Affection) but I really love the Floral Affections Embossing Folder. What do you think? The greeting is from the set and is stamped on Watermelon Wonder card. The base card is Mint Macaron. The card is nice with that little bit of shine from the paper.

It is very, very wet here this weekend. Just the weekend to stay inside and craft away I would say. 🙂

Stay safe wherever you are. I hope you have some crafting time,

Jenny

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DAPPER DENIM SITTING HERE!

June 3, 2016June 3, 2016 Jenny Hayward

I finally got to play with this set the other day. I have had it since we received it at Onstage. I CASED this card off a Facebook group I am on.

This is using a new set ‘Sitting Here’. I coloured the images with blender pen and inkpads and touched it up with the markers. The card base and oval mat is Crumb Cake. The embossing folder I used on the Dapper Denim card mat is the new one ‘Floral Affection’. There is 2 in the set. I love these Embossing Folders.

I think Dapper Denim is fast becoming a popular colour when I speak to people. What do you think of the colour?

Here is the stamp set if you have not noticed it yet and the Embossing Folders.

These are available to order from my store now. -> HERE.

Thanks for visiting,

Jenny

Personal Ramblings, Stampin' Up!, Workshops

TAKE A VIRTUAL CATALOGUE TOUR!

June 1, 2016June 1, 2016 Jenny Hayward

Have you had a chance to check out the Stampin’ Up! Catalogue yet? I have put together a virtual tour for you. Take a tour with me.

I have had a few technical issues with uploading this video. I think it is the size of it?? I am just venturing in to this part of the technology world so bare with me. 🙂 I have just shared it on my Facebook Business page so you can head there and take the tour.

Take the virtual tour HERE.

Enjoy. Let me know there or a comment here what you think – of the catalogue and the video! Any helpful tips are appreciated. 🙂

Jenny

Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

YES! THE NEW CATALOGUE IS LIVE!!!!

June 1, 2016June 1, 2016 Jenny Hayward

I am doing a little jig here. Can you imagine it. 🙂 Maybe don’t. Anyway I am just so excited because the new catalogue is out. I LOVE this catalogue. So many nice lovelies. You will want to see it – and you can NOW!

I will add the link to my side bar but for now head to the website HERE and download it online. If you would like your very own copy to add your post-it notes too and to flick through those pages (so much nicer!) then ask me for a copy to be sent to you. (Australian residents only).

Tonight on my Facebook event page I am doing a virtual catalogue tour and having some games. So come and join in. HERE is the link to the event page.

Now go and grab your paper and pen and a cuppa, download your catalogue and start making your wish list.

I have to tell you about the specials this month where you can get EXTRA FREE PRODUCTS!!

As a customer receive an additional $50 of free products on top of your hostess rewards when your event sales are over $450. Now it is not very hard to do when all your guests see the wonderful products there. Or you might have a super long wish list and spend yourself!!!! Dates are limited in June so get your friends together to party. You could invite me or pass the catalogues around and collect order.

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You have a long wish list? It is more than $169? Yes of course! You can join Stampin’ Up! during June and get 2 extra stamp sets for FREE!

Pay $169 –> Get $235 of products + $80 of business supplies including catalogues and order forms ( you can choose to do with those what you want) PLUS 2 free stamp sets up to the value of $178. Seriously! What are you waiting for! Extra free stamps then a discount every time you order. Join for a long time or a short time. So if you have decided you want some extra free stamps, make your wish list then you can head to my website HERE and join. Too easy! I will be doing another jig to celebrate you joining with me, but this is OK right. 🙂