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
Exciting news! You thought Sale-A-Bration was finished right??? Well I can tell you – it’s not! I have extra Sale-A-Bration goodies and you can grab one of these.
Maybe you missed out on one you liked when you ordered in the last month or 2. Or maybe you just didn’t get around to ordering. SO… here is your chance.
Place an order in my store (Australian residents only) over $90 or order by contacting me directly. Then take your pick. First in first choice. You have to be quick as there are limited numbers.
Order in my store -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: 4WESFNXP
OR contact me directly on 0439 844574
For each $50 order too you receive a token in my VIS Loyalty Club. Collect them for free products.
It will be a mix of dragonflies and butterflies this week. Some of these dragonflies cards I created months ago but now just getting to show you.
This card with the Dragonfly Garden Stamps and Punches was made as part of the Stampin’ Up! Virtual OnTour event back in November. You have probably seen versions of it in your blog travels.
This card uses strips of the Dandy Garden Designer Series Paper. It’s a fun layout I think. I really want to try this again. (…adds it to my ever-growing list of cards to do!)
It’s so easy with the Dragonfly Punch in this bundle to just stamp and punch out these dragonflies.
In Australia?You can find these Dragonflies in my store -> HERE.
Or you can contact me directly on 0439 844574.
Will it be dragonflies or butterflies next post?? Be sure to come and check it out.
Today’s Friday Flicks is a Fun Fold creating a Single Step card. I couldn’t help but use the new Butterfly Brilliance bundle – Oh! and the gorgeous Butterfly Bijou Designer Series Paper.
I have made this fold before quite some time ago. It is still re-pinned so many times on Pinterest and many people head back to my blog to see it. I thought it would be good to freshen it up. You can see the original card -> HERE.
Check out the card. It is a bit hard to capture it in photos. It folds up easily to mail too.
I have the measurements for the card and all the different pieces further below. They are available in Metric and Imperial.
Here is the video which is now on Youtube. (Have you subscribed to my channel yet?)
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Here are the measurements.
SIDE STEP FUN FOLD CARD
** Cut card to 28cm x 10.5cm (11″ x 4 1/4″)
On the long side score at 3.2cm, 6.3cm, 10.8cm 15.2cm and 21cm (1 1/4″, 2 1/2″, 4 1/4″, 6″ and 8 1/4″)
For back panel piece: Cut card 10.5cm x 10.5cm (4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″)
** The mat pieces are:
Back mat piece – 10.1cm x 10.1cm (4 1/8″ x 4 1/8″) DSP piece 9.7cm x 9.7cm (4″ x 4″)
Middle mat piece – 10.1cm x 4.1cm (4 1/8″ x 1 5/8″) DSP piece 9.7cm x 3.7cm (4″ x 1 1/2″)
Front mat piece – 10.1cm x 2.8cm (4 1/8″ x 1 1/4″) DSP piece 9.7cm x 2.4cm (4″ x 1″)
** To fold the card:
With the narrowest scored section on the left end start folding it concertina style. On the score lines fold into a mountain fold, then next one a valley fold, then a mountain fold, then a valley fold, then a mountain fold.
This is the folded piece from the previous project just to show you how it is folded.
I hope you get to make one of these fun cards. They really are super easy.
If you are in Australia and need any supplies for your creating, head over to my store -> HERE
Be sure to grab that Butterfly Bijou paper. This paper is only for a limited time.
It’s Wednesday’s WOW! #119. Today let’s have a close look at this newButterfly Brilliance release. You might have seen these products around but I thought we would check out some of the particular unique features of it.
The new Butterfly Brilliance is a new collection of products released early. You might say you have enough butterflies …but really do you have such butterflies as pretty as these? And that paper! That on it’s own is just so gorgeous.
While the Butterfly Brilliance Bundle (stamps and dies) you will see in the new catalogue the gorgeous papers won’t be available. They are limited release. 😦 That’s sad as they are so pretty and the dies cut out some of the butterflies on this paper.
What do you do if you want all the butterflies? The solution is the Butterfly Brilliance Collection.$125 AUD Only available while supplies last.
The Butterfly Brilliance Collection includes: – * Butterfly Brilliance Cling Stamp Set – * Brilliant Wings Dies – Butterfly Bijou 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2) Designer Series Paper – Natural Touch Specialty Paper
*The stamp set and Dies are available as a Bundle.
The Butterfly Bijou Designer Series Paper is available in 6″x6″ papers and there are 8 sheets of 6 different designs. Oh so beautiful! One side has the butterfly prints and the other has a more plain pattern OR … a beautiful watercolour wash.
And the colours! They are Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Just Jade, Magenta Madness, Mango Melody, Mint Macaron, Misty Moonlight, Poppy Parade, So Saffron. So pretty together.
But check this out! The Brilliant Wings Die cuts the butterflies on some of the Butterfly Bijou DSP. No fussy cutting these beauties.
The other paper in this collection is the Natural Touch Specialty Paper. The pale woodgrain is versatile enough for any project and any time of year and will give a “textured” effect. Emboss it, use it with dies and you can even colour it with inks. There are only available while supplies last too.
You receive 2 sheets at 12″x12″ size. (30.5cm x 30.5cm). They both have a different pattern.
Now let’s talk a bit more about the Butterfly Brilliance Bundle.
BUTTERFLY BRILLIANCE CLING STAMP SET The images are so detailed.
Did you know that these butterflies are modelled after butterfly species from around the world?? Including the Clouded Yellow (Europe), Black Veined White (Europe & Asia), Coppers (New Zealand), Swallowtail (North America), Blue Copper (North America), and Painted Lady (Australia). How cool!
The butterflies are a single stamp so you can create a background or diecut them individually. You will need a Block F to use them. I would suggest using the Stamparatus to stamp them as it is so big but also if it doesn’t stamp as well as you would like it is very easy to restamp.
BRILLIANT WINGS DIES I mentioned above how you can diecut the paper. These dies cut the stamped butterflies also so you have individual butterflies. Why not layer them for a fun effect!
You might wonder what those funny little pieces in the dies do. Check them out.
They emboss the card or diecut a “brick” effect or a “splatter”.
So now you just want to go grab them right??
In Australia? You can head to my store and grab them right now -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: 4WESFNXP
Or contact me directly to help you with your order on 0439 844574
Watch out for my Butterfly Brilliance class coming soon.
I have lots of Dandy Garden Suite projects that I haven’t even shared with you. I have one today and will get and share some more very soon.
Today’s card uses the cute little bees on the Dandy Garden Designer Series Paper. I have to be honest. I am not a huge “bee” fan in terms of paper and stamps. So I wasn’t sure what I would do with this one.
The Lighting is not great. It was a little overcast when I took this one. It gives you an idea though.
The card is simple. A strip of the bee print on some white card that I had stamped with the butterflies and then embosses with the Subtles Embossing Folder. I love doing that. It just gives an added texture to your cards.
Really I don’t use the Gray Granite Shimmer Ribbon that much so it was good to be able to pull it out on this card. It matches it well I think.
The Dandy Garden Designer Series Paper below.
The Dragonfly Garden Bundle. It has the matching Dragonfly Punch although I didn’t use it on this particular project.
We have a new Host Code for March if you order online in my store. (Australian residents only) Or if you need me to place your order for you then you can contact me on 0439 844574.
Today for our Video I have put together some ideas for you to drag out some of that stashed paper that you are storing up for a special occasion and actually use it. Friday Flicks is showing 5 Ways to use your Pretty Paper!
I will share the cards and general measurements below the video. If you are receiving this update by email and the video is not showing then head to the Blog Post or it is now on Youtube as well.
Have you subscribed to my Youtube Channel yet? Be sure too so you don’t miss out on any videos. Head -> Here.
Below is the Flower and Field Strips card that was featured in the video.
The measurements are below.
White Mat – 13.8cm x 9.5cm 5 x 3 3/4″
Strip 1 – 13.4cm x 4.3cm 4 7/8″ x 1 3/4″
Strip 2 – 13.4cm x 3cm 4 7/8″ x 1 1/8″
Strip 3 – 13.4cm x 1.5cm 4 7/8″ x 5/8″
Card 2. Turn and Flip (Inspired by a card by Klompen stampers)
The sizes for cutting can be any measurements. These are my suggestions.
Cut paper to 14.4cm x 10.1cm 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
Cut the paper at 7cm 3″
Turn anti-clockwise and cut each paper at 8.4cm approximately 4″. Flip over 2 of the pieces and adhere straight to the card front.
Card 3: Paper Blocks (Inspired by a card by Lisa Pretto)
Cut 2 pieces of paper. They can be the same piece but reverse one side – 1) 8cm x 9.5 3 1/8″ x 3 3/4″ 2) 8cm x 7cm 3 1/8″ x 2 3/4″
Card 4: Half piece
14.4cm x 10.1cm 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″ Cut the piece in half and flip one.
Card 5: This works well with a large flower print.
Fussy cut the flowers leaving an edge around the flowers. Raise up off the card with Dimensionals. Use a different pattern print for the card front. TIP: Use vellum between the pieces to break the elements up.
5 Cards and there are so many other ways too which I will share soon.
Hope you like this video and ideas.
Have a great day,
Jenny
In Australia? I would love if you were to shop with me. Head to my store -> HERE.
There hasn’t been a lot I have seen with this stamp set. I think the sentiments are really lovely though for those “hard to do” cards. The occasions that we struggle with.
The Heal Your Heart stamp set would be just the right set.
These projects below are created by Stampin’ Up! Artists.
Create a little gift box for some special treats. The flowers are created with the Dandy Wishes Dies.
And a soft delicate card created with the Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper. What a beautiful saying this is. Add some vellum behind your sentiment to soften the paper if you feel it is too busy. It helps separate the paper and sentiment so it stands out more.
Hopefully they are not cards you need to make too often but it’s nice to have a stamp just for that occasion.
The Heal Your Heart set is a Free choice for Sale-A-Bration with your qualifying orders over $90.
Sale-A-Bration ends THIS SUNDAY FEB 28.
Don’t delay. Whether you choose this set or there are some other great stamps and pretty papers to choose.
Check them out in my store -> HERE. You can order there directly if you are in Australia orcontact me directly on 0439 844574. Don’t wait too long though.
If ordering online, Please use the Host Code: DMT9KWPQ
Hummingbird, Donkeys and pretty papers. It’s our last class for Sale-A-Bration. Join us near or far to CELEBRATE SALE-A-BRATION.
Here is a sneak of 2 of the 3 projects we will be making. (paper patterns may vary).
WHEN: Friday 26th Feb 10am and 7pm. (or By Mail see below)
COST: $20
RSVP:Thursday 25th Feb. Places limited so book early.
BY MAIL:Can’t make the class? Grab the class by mail.
$20 card kit plus $2 postage. You will need you own inks. If you don’t have the stamps then you can substitute with what you have. Order by Saturday 27th Feb.
Hope to see you,
Jenny
Don’t miss out on choosing your Free Sale-A-Bration item. Time is running out. This is the last week.
It’s been a bit hot here recently. What better way for this Sunday Suites by looking at the Ice Cream Corner Suite. Just looking at these make you feel nice and cool right? Although I should say for my readers in the Northern Hemisphere Ice Cream is not what you would be feeling like at the moment. I have heard it’s pretty cold and snowy there. Hope you can enjoy these fresh and cool products anyway.
Below is the full Ice Cream Corner Suite Collection. In Australia it is $97.50
The Ice Cream Corner Suite Collection includes: * Sweet Ice Cream Photopolymer Stamp Set * Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch * Blackberry Bliss 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon * Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper * Ice Cream Corner Sprinkles
What about the Sweet Ice Cream Bundle which has the stamp set and the fun Ice Cream Builder Punch.
By the way can you see a bear’s head in the ice cream on the punch?? I have seen some cute cards with that by adding some fun googly eyes. Just another way to use this punch.
The Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper. What gorgeous colours in it. The colours are – Bermuda Bay, Blackberry Bliss, Bumblebee, Cinnamon Cider, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Purple Posy, So Saffron, Soft Sea Foam, Terracotta Tile.
Well we can’t show the products without showing some cute samples. These are created by Stampin’ Up! Artists. Don’t forget the Ice Cream Corner Sprinkles to make fun shaker cards.
This is available in my store now -> HERE. Shop now. Please use the Host Code:DMT9KWPQ
Or contact me directly on 0439 844574.
Now I think it is time for Ice Cream. 🙂
Jenny
Last week for Sale-A-Bration. Have you picked up your free product choice yet with your qualifying orders. Don’t miss out on them. Lots on the list?? It’s so much better value to join the Stampin’ Up! family and get great value now in your kit and then a discount on all your later purchases.
Have you seen the new Stampin’ Up! Blending Brushes?? I have had mine for a couple of weeks but have just pulled them out this week. I have been having so much fun with them. How soft and delicate are the bristles!! They are lovely.
On yesterday’s Facebook Live I used the brushes on the card and shared some tips in using them.
The edited video is now on Youtube. I will add it below too. If you are receiving this blog post via email it might not show up so head to my blog or you can go to Youtubedirectly.
I will be sharing some more cards with the Blending Brushes very soon so watch out for them.
A couple of tips with using them though. You will want to treat them differently than the sponges or the Daubers.
When picking up the ink from the inkpad you will want to “rub gently” not dab like you might with the sponges.
Dab off a little on scrap paper first. I do this with the sponges anyway.
When applying ink to your card move in a circular motion with light pressure.
Hold the brush down towards the brush head.
If you are sponging the whole card start off the edge of the card and work lightly in.
I hope these tips help. I will put together a video soon sharing some cool ways of using the brushes.
Here is the card from the video. I have used the Dragonfly Garden on the card.
On the Dragonfly I stamped the “solid” wing stamp on the wing outline in Blushing Bride and then coloured just the tip of the wings with the Soft Seafoam Stampin’ Write Marker or you can use the Stampin’ Blends.
The Blending Brushes are available in my store now -> HERE. for $21 AUD
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