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
This was one of the cards we made at last week’s Christmas Crafternoon event. It needed it to be kept fairly simple with so many people attending and many new to stamping too.
It uses the Joy To You Stamp Set and the Cottage Wreaths set. Along with the Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper.
To streamline the process I diecut the white piece using the Nested Essentials Dies and diecut the red bow from the Country Wreaths Dies.
Everyone enjoyed the creating even those who had never done it before. So that is always exciting to see.
We are doing the Christmas Crafternoon again on October 15th so if you are local drop me a message and I can send you the details.
It’s not the right season for us right now in the South Pacific. Here we are in Spring. And we don’t make cards for Autumn when it is here anyway. But I noticed there were some hidden gems in the All About Autumn Suite that we can certainly use so it was worth checking it out.
Such as –
The Stamped leaves or diecuts can create great Masculine projects or even for Sympathy cards as well.
The papers have photographic prints on one side with texture prints on the other side great for Masculine cards too.
And the embellishments and the Embossing Folder are certainly great for any occasion cards.
They all can be suitable for our Papercrafting here in the South Pacific.
Let’s check out the whole Suite.
The All About Autumn Suite includes:
Autumn Leaves Bundle with the Stamp Set and Dies
All About Autumn 6″x6″ (15.2cm x 15.2cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
Oxidized Copper 12″x12″ (30.5cm x 30.5cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
Check out the background effect in the card further below. It adds such a cool addition to your projects with the “dotted” background.
The All About Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper
It consists of 48 sheets of patterned paper: 4 each of 12 double-sided designs 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm). The prints are really great just to use on there own. The reverse side provides the look of texture to your projects.
The colours include: Cajun Craze, Copper Clay, copper foil, Early Espresso, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow, Pretty Peacock, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla.
The Oxidised Copper Specialty Paper.
This pack consists of 4 sheets of Specialty Paper. 2 each of 2 designs in 12″x12″ (30.5cm x 30.5cm).
One page features distressed copper imaging while the other is inspired by oxidized copper. The colours used in this paper are Copper and Pretty Peacock.
Use the paper to create textured coppery leaves or use them as a backing for a thoughtful sentiment. You can use this paper not only for Autumn projects but for any other cards to add that extra lushness.
We can’t go past the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder. Add that extra texture to any project to give a distressed vintage or chic look.
Now for some cards.
See the embossing on the front of these leaves with the Embossing Folder.
Some of the beautiful paper is used as a card base.
This card shows the “dotty” background.
Pumpkins and Autumn leaves on this card but this really shows the paper. There is the added leaves with the Oxidised Paper too.
A little texture from the paper and the shine from the Oxidized paper.
Another card shows off the texture from the Embossing Folder and the shine from the Oxidized Paper. Also another crisp photo image from the paper.
So there is much to admire in this suite and even useful for those Papercrafters in the South Pacific.
You can see them all in more detail in my store -> HERE. You can shop there. (Please use the Host Code: PGECWEG9)
When I made this card I was in a little dilemma. Do I add a bow or not?? So your thoughts??
I added the Red and Gold Ribbon and stuck it all down and then when I finished I couldn’t get a bow to work right. It either covered up the words or the leaves and I had already added the leaves.
The words from the Joy To You stamp set were inked in Real Red and then the bottom half inked in Cherry Cobbler to give a variation in the colours.
The Joy of Christmas Paper is very traditional Christmas with the Reds and Greens. I do like it and have already used it so much.
These are both new in the September – December Mini Catalogue.
If you need any of these supplies or others and you are in Australia I would love to serve you.
You can head to my store -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: PGECWEG9 Or contact me directly and I can assist you.
With that comes lots of new additions. I have to highlight the papers though as they are a HUGE reduction.
The great thing with many of these papers is you can use a piece straight to your cards. OR cut out some of the images and add them.
This makes your cards come together so quickly. Hardly any thinking behind it. And when we are in a hurry that’s so great. Need a card for that party this weekend. Snip and stick. 🙂
Here are some of the papers.
The Country Floral DSP 12″x12″
The Country Gingham DSP 6″x6″
Enjoy the Ride DSP 12″x12″Great for the men’s cards.
Rain or Shine DSP 12″x12″
Enjoy the Journey DSP 12″x12″
Also added is the Dragonfly Trinkets down to $5.60 for 20 Dragonfly embellishmentsand more.
This card is all shiny and sparkly and blue! Do you like Blue for Christmas?
This card uses lots of new products. The Joy To You Stamp Set, the Shining Brightly Specialty Designer Series Paper and the Night of Navy and Gold Glittered Ribbon.
Here is another view and it shows lots of the sparkle.
On this card it is hard to tell but I inked the stamp in Balmy Blue and then the lower section inked it in the Night of Navy. There is just a subtle difference.
This is the Joy To You stamp set. You can view it more Online -> HERE.
With a new catalogue comes some lovely new papers and ribbons. And they are gorgeous. I think often they are the best part of the catalogue.
BUT I know that you have a stash sitting at home already but you really, REALLY, would love some of the new stuff.
So, Share it with me. I have put together some Shares from the Papers and Specialty Papers as well as the Special Release Papers. Also, some of the ribbons.
It’s hard to get a really good idea here.
So head to the Google Document -> HERE so you can find all the details and the amountsfor each share.
Drop me a comment here or email me at jghayward@yahoo.com to reserve a place in the share. NOTE: This is only available for Australian residents.
Melt and Move. Not the chocolate variety. Although that would be nice right now …
Think M&M when you are Heat Embossing. That is Melt and Move.
Once your Embossing Powder turns shiny when heating you know that it has melted. Don’t stay heating there or it will burn. Keep on moving along to the next section.
So next time you are Heat Embossing think M&M.
Now I think I need some M&M’s. Some Crunchy Peanut ones. 🙂
Happy Crafting,
Jenny
Need some Crafty supplies and you are in Australia? I would love to serve you.
Head to my store ->HERE. Please use the Host Code: PGECWEG9
It’s the Translucent Florals again. I am liking them and I have had lots of fun playing with these.
This card is one that was made in the Creativity Now event for Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators a few months ago. You might have seen this or similar versions around. I have only got to make this now.
We will be making this and 2 other great cards in our Translucent Florals class this week. Come along if you are in the local Wollongong area. Let me know by Thursday.
CLASS DETAILS:
The class is this Friday 15th at 10am and then also Saturday 23rd at 2pm. Cost is $25. (Saturday class let me know by Thursday 21st).
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If you haven’t noticed the Translucent Florals Bundle here it is. It has the stamp set and the dies and is now available in the 2023 September-December Mini Catalogue.
If you need this bundle or any other supplies then I would love to serve you if you are in Australia.
Head to my store -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: PGECWEG9
Sunday Suites – I just have to share this cute one with you today. The Beary Christmas Suite.
The Beary Christmas Suite Collection includes:
Beary Cute Bundle (Stamps and Punch) Bundle is 10% off.
Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder
Beary Christmas 12″x12″ (30.5cm x 30.5cm) Designer Series Paper
Beary Christmas Memories and More Card Pack
Beary Christmas Memories and More Cards and Envelopes
Balmy Blue Sparkle Ribbon
Adhesive-Backed Glitter Sequins (240 in 2 sizes)
This is the Beary Cute Bundle with a cute Bear Punch.
The Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper.
The colours are Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lolly, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red, Very Vanilla.
The Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder.
The Memories and More Card Pack.
There is the Cards and Envelopes Pack too. (not shown here)
Now for my projects.
Some projects with the Memories and More Cards. They make really quick cards.
The Beary Christmas Suite can be found in my store -> HERE.
You can order the full suite or the individual items. Either way you are going to love it.
If ordering through my store please use the Host Code: PGECWEG9
The Day has arrived for the 2023 September-December Mini Catalogue.
There are LOTS of beautiful new products to see whether it is for Christmas or for other occasions. I have marked out my favourites so thought I would tell you.
Favourite Christmas Bundle
Merriest Trees Bundle p12
Favourite Embossing Folder
Christmas Tidings p33
BUT this one is hard to choose as there are a number of lovely new Embossing Folders
Favourite Paper
Joy of Christmas Paper p29
BUT there is the beautiful Shining Brightly Specialty Paper p15
(and other beautiful Shiny Specialty Paper too). 🙂
A Stamping Journey 