Catalogues – Page 107 – A Stamping Journey

I had a play this past week with the Colour challenge at Colour INKspirations. I have been enjoying taking some time out to take part in these challenges. This was a hard one though. I wouldn’t normally use these colours and certainly not that many together. Here are the colours.

So what do you make of these colours??? All colours must be used!

Well this is the card I ended up with.

Just a close-up of the horse because all horses are sparkly right?? 😉

HOW THE CARD CAME TOGETHER.

I thought I would tell you about the process in making this card as it might help you when you approach a Challenge – or just in making a card. You have 3 main parts when putting a card together: The stamp set, the colours and the layout.

Stamps: I just received the Carousel Birthday set so was keen to give it a try. That was the easy part!

Layout: I don’t know about you but I find it hard to just sit there and put together a card. I need some direction. Often when I make a card from scratch I turn to a Sketch layout. I have a number of them saved on a Pinterest board. I went through these and found one that I thought would work well with the stamps.

This was the sketch I used from ilovecardsketches.com (which I couldn’t seem to find the blog now).

So the stamps are sorted and the sketch is chosen. Now the colours are already chosen so just put it together. Right! Still not such an easy feat!

Colours: I usually only work with 2 colours plus a neutral for most of my cards so to HAVE to use all these was hard. That’s what a challenge is for though. To extend your creativity. Now how to use them.

When there are a number of colours to use I find it helps to first pick a main colour. One that will be predominant. So in this case the Mint Macaron. I have used that in the card base, the Carried Away DSP, and touches on the horse. Then you use the other colours in smaller quantities. Choose one colour that will be the next main colour in smaller amounts, which would be the Soft Sky. Then I have added some touches of the Garden Green and Wisteria Wonder in very small quantities. This will give you balance.

Finish the card: Then with all those sorted you can finish the card with the sentiment. Which I cut with the Project Life Framelits. Then add touches of embellishments. I used a little Paper Doily for softness and then added some bling with the Rhinestones. I went over the horse with the Clear Wink of Stella.

Card done and entered just in time. 🙂 If you want to join in on these challenges or even just to look and see the cards then you can request to join the Facebook group HERE.

Hope you found this helpful when you go to make your next card.

Jenny

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DELICATE DETAILS AND A DRAGONFLY!

February 1, 2017February 1, 2017 Jenny Hayward

The last few days I have been busy getting ready for my Occasions and Sale-A-Bration Review this weekend. Lots of creating happening – even in the heat! I will get to share some of them shortly but I really wanted to share this one first. I was happy with the result.

I have used the Delicate Details stamp set. A free choice for Sale-A-Bration this year when you order over $90! This was my first pick for Sale-A-Bration but I have only just managed to ink it up.

I used one of the stamps to create a lacy effect by stamping in Memento ink onto Whisper White card. I lined each one up by eye. I have to say that was a little nerve racking! You could use a Stamp-A-Ma-Jig (SAMJ) or similar tool. I always forget to pull my Stamp-A-Ma-Jig out. (or lazy!).

Once I stamped them – and breathed a sigh of relief – I then inked up the card. I haven’t got the sponge rollers yet so I used the brayer which is now retired. Funny that, my brayer is in the same box as my SAMJ. 🙂 I used Mint Macaron ink to add the colour gradually going from dark to light.

TO ASSEMBLE THE CARD:

A dragonfly was cut from the Copper Foil Sheet. It looks a bit more gold in the photo. The sentiment was stamped and heat embossed with Copper Embossing Powder on to a strip of Whisper White. I cut a banner end with scissors. It needed a little something underneath so I cut a thinner strip from the Copper Foil and cut the end of that too.

The inked piece was added to a Mint Macaron card base. Before I added the Dragonfly I twirled around some Copper Thread and added some Pearls to finish. The sentiment was raised up with Dimensionals.

You can check out the Dragonfly Dreams Bundle HERE at my store. It is $81.25 AUS. Maybe grab an inkpad or some cardstock to take you over $90 and you can grab the gorgeous Delicate Details set from Sale-A-Bration FREE (or grab one of the other great Free products). Check out the Sale-A-Bration catalogue by clicking on the link in the right hand side bar.

Have a lovely day/night. It is a little cooler here today and rainy which is nice so I am off to my stamp room again. 🙂

Jenny

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COLOURING WITH INSIDE THE LINES DSP!

January 25, 2017January 25, 2017 Jenny Hayward

Just a quick post for you today. I have only just got back from holidays today. I might share some of my crazy adventures with you here sometime but for now a quick card.

I realised I hadn’t shared some projects from Onstage from November. You might have seen a few ideas around different blogs. Today is a quick card using the ‘Inside the Lines’ DSP. Colouring for Adults has taken the world by storm I think. While I love a little colouring I haven’t really caught on with this phase (perhaps I would rather stamp!). Stampin’ Up! have now some Designer Series Paper to colour. I have seen some great ideas recently where you don’t need to colour too much so I might have to try some of these ideas out sometime.

Here is a card you can make in no time and it only requires just a little colouring. Of course with the gorgeous new Watercolor Pencils.

Using a section of the paper you can cut the piece into sections. Here I have cut it in 3 sections. Colour one piece with the pencils and assemble them together on your card front. The sentiments are from Dragonfly Dreams. On the “Thanks” just that word is coloured with black marker and stamped on a strip of white card. The background stamping using another sentiment is inked in the Tangerine Tango and stamped over the card. Ink once and stamp it on the card then stamp again elsewhere to get a lighter stamping. You can stamp a third time too before inking. Repeat this several times over the card.

Finish the card with some Black Twine and some Burlap Ribbon. 🙂 You can receive this paper as one of your Free choices for Sale-A-Bration. There are some other wonderful choices too. Have you checked the catalogue out yet? You can click on the link in the right hand column.

For every $90 you can grab your Free choice. Have you made your shopping list yet? You can then stop by my store (link in the side column) and shop up big. Don’t forget to grab your Free Sale-A-Bration set too.

Jenny

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OCCASIONS AND SALE-A-BRATION REVIEW!

January 21, 2017 Jenny Hayward

I am sure you have seen the new catalogues by now?? Well if you are a Wollongong local why not come and play?

YOU’RE INVITED TO MY

OCCASIONS AND SALE-A-BRATION

CATALOGUE REVIEW!

When: Friday 3rd 7pm and Saturday 4th February, 2pm

Where: My studio, East Corrimal

Cost: $10

includes a card to make, play with new products, giveaways and afternoon tea.

Please RSVP by Wednesday 1st.

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THE DAY YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! THE OCCASIONS CATALOGUE AND SALE-A-BRATION ARE HERE!

January 4, 2017January 4, 2017 Jenny Hayward

Yes! I am excited. Sale-A-Bration is such an exciting event on the Stampin’ Up! Calendar. You get the FREE PRODUCTS!! Here are all the details.

For every $90 order you pick one item Free from the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue.

Have your own private stamping event or party. You receive Host rewards for the sales. Receive an extra $40 Host rewards when your event reaches $400 in addition to the Host Rewards you receive.

Book your event NOW before my diary fills up.

Do you want to save money each time you order your products? Of course you do. 🙂 It’s the way to go if you have a large wish list and just love the products.

You can order up to $235 of products But pay only $169. (pay no shipping too!) PLUS you receive an additional 2 stamp sets FREE during Sale-A-Bration. Then you receive 20% discount every time you order. Stay with Stampin’ Up! as long as you like. Ask me more about it. It doesn’t matter where you are in Australia I can help you along your way.

AND, if you are still not sure why not head to my page HERE where I list 10 reasons why you need to join Stampin’ Up! (on top of the Sale-A-Bration value). 🙂

You can now view the Catalogues Online -> HERE. If you want your own free copy sent to you then let me know.

The Catalogues are filled with so much gorgeousness! Here is just some inspiration from them.

And for Sale-A-Bration what about this sweet set??

You can now order Online ->HERE. Please use the Host Code this week 6UYBUWS3

Thank you. 🙂

Now off you go, grab your coffee and start browsing – and shopping. If you have too much on your list I would suggest you join Stampin’ Up!

Jenny

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A CUTE BIRDHOUSE WITH THE HOME SWEET HOME THINLITS!

January 3, 2017January 3, 2017 Jenny Hayward

I can’t wait to share the Occasions Catalogue and Sale-A-Bration TOMORROW!! How exciting! But before I do I thought I would share this project that I made some months ago but realised I hadn’t shared it with you yet.

I had in my head for a while to create a cute birdhouse with the Home Sweet Home Thinlits. It is just another way to use these cute Thinlits.

To Create the Birdhouse: The house was cut from Thick Whisper White cardstock to make it sturdier. It was stamped in Smoky Slate with the Hardwood Background stamp after cutting it out. Before the house was assembled I cut a circle from the front piece to create a door. I also cut a thin circle frame from Cherry Cobbler cardstock using 2 different sized Layering Circle Framelits.

To Assemble the Birdhouse: The roof is made from a strip of Cherry Cobbler cardstock. You can make the piece any size you like but this piece measures 5.5cm x 8cm (scored at 4cm). Or 2 1/8″x 3 1/4″ (scored at 1 5/8″). It was embossed with the Woodgrain Embossing Folder. Of course a Birdhouse has to have a cute bird. This little bluebird is cut from the Birds and Blooms Thinlits and I added some greenery with the Pretty Pines Thinlits. The sentiment is from the Sweet Home stamp set and stamped on Crushed Curry card.

Hope you like this cute house? The Home Sweet Home Thinlits, the Sweet Home stamp set and the Pretty Pines Thinlits are being carried over so you will be able to still get hold of these to make your own after today.

Get ready for the Occasions Catalogue and Sale-A-Bration to start tomorrow!!! 🙂

Jenny

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ONE DAY LEFT FOR HOLIDAY CATALOGUE AND CLOSE-OUT SALE!

January 2, 2017 Jenny Hayward

Time is running out to grab those retiring items from the Holiday Catalogue and get yourself some bargains in the Close-out Sale. They end tomorrow 3rd January. You might have some Christmas spending money???

Check them all out HERE on my store. You can order directly there or contact me… BUT please, don’t come to Wednesday and kick yourself for not getting them. If you want it NOW, then get it. 🙂

If you are ordering Online please use the Host Code ZTRGFCH2

Jenny

2 Days to go for the Occasions Catalogue and Sale-A-Bration to begin. Woo Hoo!!!

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CHRISTMAS GIFT BOX WITH HOME SWEET HOME!

December 19, 2016December 19, 2016 Jenny Hayward

Not a lot of time left to get everything done for Christmas. If you still need some quick treat boxes and you have the Home Sweet Home Thinlits then I have a very speedy box for you.

I cut 2 pieces of the house Framelits shape from the Candy Cane Lane DSP. It was then simply adhered together by folding on the score lines and placing your adhesive on the side tab and the bottom tabs to assemble. I used Fast Fuse for this as it is strong. Punch 2 holes in the top section and then you can thread some Real Red Baker’s Twine to close it.

I had a left-over detailed tag in the Merry Tags Framelits cut from Red Glimmer Paper. I could then quickly stamp a ’25’in Real Red from the Merriest Wishes set and I cut that out along with a circle from Early Espresso. These were raised up off the box with Dimensionals.

You could easily make a few of these in no time. They might make nice place settings at your Christmas Dinner Table.

Jenny

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ONSTAGE LIVE BRISBANE REVIEW!

November 14, 2016November 14, 2016 Jenny Hayward

It has been over a week now since I have returned from Brisbane for Onstage Live. I haven’t stopped since getting back. I now have had a few minutes to look at the photos I took and thought I would share a few of the fun moments.

It was very exciting to be a part of. Brisbane held the Live event running over 3 days of fun presentations, seeing gorgeous new products and great business sessions. Some of the presentations were telecast to centres around the world where the Onstage Local events were being held for one day.

Brisbane is a beautiful city – with even a beach right in the middle of the city!!

The event opened with these amazing guys. Swagamama is a local hip-hop break-dance group. Their performance was incredible with their choreography and acrobatics. You didn’t know where to look next.

Even the President Rich Jutkins is not afraid to stamp. He did a good job too. 🙂

Shelli of course demonstrated some gorgeous projects.

I am not going to share too many of the new products at the moment but I will share just one project Shelli made. Isn’t it gorgeous with the new Dragonfly Thinlits. Ooh! look is that Watercolour pencils?? 😉

There were so many fantastic presentations showing new products coming up in the Occasions Catalogue and for Sale-A-Bration. So many great new techniques too that I just have to try. I might show you some of the projects at a later date though so I don’t give too much away at the moment. 😉

At the end of the last day things were going a little downhill – fast!! I won’t say too much about this but it was very hard for Sara and Shelli to keep it together. It is a bit blurry but just shows the mayhem! Sweet innocent shelli 😉

We already had Rich showing how he could stamp and he mentioned then it would be so much worse if he was on stage with Sara and Shelli. So …… They got him up right at the end for him to finish the project. Pressure was on!

Here is my name badge with ribbons. It is only a small little collection from others but I was pleased with my achievements for this past year.

With some of my stamping buddies, Leonie (left) here and Sarah (right) one of my downline at the great sign.

It was so good to see Shannon West again from the US Home Office. She is so gorgeous.

Onstage is such a fun, inspirational event. I am looking forward to Onstage Local in Sydney in April.

Thanks for looking. It was just a little insight in to the fun.

Jenny

If you would like the new Occasions and Sale-A-Bration Catalogue sent out to you Mid December for FREE then just stop by and fill out the request form HERE. (Australian residents only).

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CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF STAMPIN’UP! IN AUSTRALIA WITH YOUR FREE GIFT!!

November 2, 2016November 22, 2016 Jenny Hayward

Stampin’ Up! are celebrating 10 years in the South Pacific Region this year. To mark this awesome occasion they have released an exclusive, limited edition Pop Up Scrap Bin.

You can receive your special Scrap Bin Free when you place a minimum $55 order with me. As these are “while stocks last” this will only be available until November 12th.

To place an order:

~ Order Online: Please now use the Host Code: YTKD9JKB

* If you order online your scrap bin will be sent separately so please be sure to add your contact details to the order.

~ Or you can contact me directly.

Thank you for your order.