This week I am showcasing the Beautiful Moments stamp set. Such a beautiful one with line art images ready for colouring. I am not great at colouring but I am working on it.
Today’s card uses the sweet little girls.
The images were coloured with the Stampin’ Blends and cut with my new favourite dies the Stitched So Sweetly Dies. The paper is from the Best Dressed Designer Series Paper pack and seemed to fit the image so well. Before adding the stamped piece on to the card and looped some Mint Macaron Sheer Linen Ribbon.
The sentiment is from the Peaceful Moments stamp set. It was stamped on a strip of Mint Macaron card and then I cut the end on an angle adding some Sparkle Glimmer Paper behind it.
Watch out for more cards with this stamp set this week.
I meant to show you this a while ago. I had my ALOHA Catalogue Kick-Off a few weeks ago. This was the tag I made up to go on everyone’s gifts that came along to the fun event. This is using the gorgeous Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper.
The strip of paper was 5cm wide by about 10cm long. (2″ x 4″). I cut a piece of white card to that size and adhered it on the back of the paper to make it more rigid but also so I could write a little Thank You message on it.
The corners were punched with the Detailed Trio Punch. To decorate it I heat embossed the pineapple in Copper Embossing Powder. It was nice and shiny although you can’t see that in the photo.
From red card I diecut a small frame from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies to adhere the pineapple to. They were raised up with Dimensionals. Thread through some of the Mint Macaron Sheer ribbon to finish it off.
They were quick to make once I embossed and cut all the pineapples. To make it quicker you could just stamp them.
Have you noticed this cool paper in the Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper pack? Covered in those Woodies trucks among the tropical palms. It just makes you feel laid back and relaxed doesn’t it. You really don’t want to cover this paper with too much. Let it be the star!
I made 2 cards with it. One a standard size and the other larger to really make a statement with it.
For the larger I cut the card to 14.8cm x 29.7cm (so the full length of an A4 sheet and cut down at 14.8cm) Score at 14.8cm. For Imperial – use the full length of the card, so 11″ and cut on the short side at 5 1/2″. Score at 5 1/2″.
Each layer is 4mm (1/4″) smaller.
I used the Timeless Tropical stamp setfor both cards. For the pineapple on the smaller card I used the markers to add the different colouring. On the tree on the larger card I stamped the tree twice once in Early Espresso and the other in Old Olive on white card. Cut off the leaves on the Old Olive one at adhered that over the Early Espresso one. You could use markers for that though.
On the standard size card I use the Stitched So Sweetly Dies. I really don’t know why I put them away each time I use them. I have used them on so many cards lately. This was finished with the Braided Burlap Trim.
For the larger card I punched the sentiment out with the Tailored Tag Punch.
A Design Tip for you – I added a Vellum circle under the sentiment and the palm tree. That helps “ground” these items. When you have embellishments or pieces on your card they can feel lost or floating if you don’t “ground” them with something to bring them together.
You hear about it all the time and maybe it’s crossed your mind, but …. still some questions, some reservations, fear. I know I hear you. But you know you have nothing to worry about joining Stampin’ Up!. It’s all good stuff. You are not locked in it for life BUT you get such awesome value – and not to mention fun. 🙂
Recently I asked on my Facebook page what was the best thing about being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator.Did you know not one person said about the products or making cards. Although they love that AND the discount is good. Every person said it was the friendshipsthat Stampin’ Up! has brought in to their lives.
And when I have spoken to people at other times this is what they say too. Joining Stampin’ Up! brings you in to the most incredible large family. You are surrounded by cheer leaders and people sharing and caring. You meet the most amazing people. My life is certainly richer because of Stampin’ Up! with all the beautiful, amazing friends I have met.
It’s Sale-A-Bration time now (only for another 5 weeks mind you!), If you had any thoughts of joining this would be your best time.
What does “joining Stampin’ Up!” really mean?
To join the Stampin’ Up! family, choose up to $235 of products but pay only $169 plus pay no shipping. That’s a saving already.
During Sale-A-Bration also receive a mini Paper Cutter, a 6”x6” paper sampler and your choice of any stamp set for FREE! Extra value there.
Any following orders you receive a minimum 20% discount.
To stay active you need to submit orders over $470 per quarter. If you are not able to, that’s ok. You can drop being a Demonstrator and continue as a Customer with me if you wish. You get to keep all your products so don’t worry. There is no penalty to drop.
What else do you get as a “demonstrator”?
– join a global Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Facebook group that has numerous projects to inspire you daily.
– Earlyaccess to the catalogues and to order long before you would as a customer.
– events each year to be inspired, share ideas, meetwith other demonstrators from across Australia.
– Support from me with questions and ideas any time you need it. You can be from anywhere in Australia.
– Join my Facebook team page for support, questions, ideas.
– All my JEN’s INK team members have access to my monthly Project Tutorials for FREE.
– Meeting together for some fun team get togethers.
So still have more questions?? Why not head to my Join Stampin’ Page and check out the 10 Reasons Why You need to be part of the Stampin’ Up! Family -> HERE.
Or check out this video below.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO NOW?
Ask me for an information pack.
OR
“I want to be a Happy Shopper NOW and get my discount” = Get your list together, Head to my website ->HERE and join straight away so you can start saving.
Don’t forget to choose your bonus stamp set too. Your Paper Cutter and Paper Sampler will be added.
I look forward to welcoming you to my JEN’s INK team.
Wednesday’s WOW! #96 today I want to show you the new punch in the catalogue. The Braided Border Punch. I think it is pretty but I think there are a few tricks to using it too. So let’s check it out.
You can find it on page 29 of the 2020 Mini Catalogue.
As with most of the border punches, to punch your card. Slide in your card, rest the card against the small ridge on the punch and press down. Then to re-punch, slide the card along and you can match up the pattern on the base of the punch. Then you can punch again. Repeat this along the card for the length you want.
You can buy the punch on it’s own but it co-ordinates nicely with the Beautifully Braided stamp set.And getting the bundle saves 10%!
In the stamp set is a lovely “lattice” style stamp that can stamp over the punched Braided border. There is also a flourish stamp strip too.
But how you can line this up easily on the punched piece? I have some tips for you today.
Using the Stamparatuswill greatly help you.
Firstly punch your piece of card to the length needed.
Place your strip of card in the Stamparatus. Place it in the corner to rest the card against the edge so it is lined up.
Position the stamp upside down on to the punched piece so you can line it up properly with the punched area. Using the side plate close up the Stamparatusplate to pick up the stamp.
Ink up the stamp, Fold over the plate to stamp on the punched card. If you need to stamp further along then, slide the plate down the hinges, ink up the stamp and stamp down again.
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Hope these tips are helpful to get the best out of this gorgeous punch. Below are some samples from Stampin’ Up! to show these lovely stamps and punch.
This is pretty with the rows of punched braids. This one has the flourishes stamped. I think it would help to line this up on the Stamparatus as well.
This one below has ribbon threaded through the braids. That’s a clever idea!
You will find the Beautifully Braided Bundle in my store now -> HERE. $61 AUD.Why not grab some card or some other items to reach the $90 so you can choose one of the free Sale-A-Bration products.
If ordering online you can use the Host Code – FURRYWCK Thank You.
Be sure not to mark your order anonymous or I won’t be able to send out your gift and Thank You card. And you will also receive the 12 project Tutorial Bundle (does not include projects with the Beautifully Braided Bundle).
I had a special request from a friend for a Housewarming card and the people LOVE Meerkats. They have received it now so I can share this with you.
I wanted something a little different but I don’t have any “housewarming” type greetings. I thought the Well Written Dies would work ok.
I made a Tent Card with The Gang’s All Meerstamp set from Sale-A-Bration. Now I realise that this is a little tropical for the meerkats BUT I just thought it worked ok and kinda cute. So just roll with it for me. 🙂
This is the front on view.
Side on View.
I have made a few versions of the tent card over the years but I have the tutorial again for the Tent card below.
The meerkats were stamped on Whisper White card and coloured with the Stampin’ Blends. I fussy cut them out. TIP: Just leave a little white border when you fussy cut. It’s softer on they eyes.
When I cut and scored the Old Olive card I adhered a piece of the Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper on the front panel and diecut it with the Scallop Circle from the Layering CIrcles Dies.This cut out piece was then adhered inside the card.
The Palm tree was stamped from the Timeless Tropical Stamp set. I shared this tip in a recent video. But to create the different colours on the palm tree you could colour it with your Markers But I stamped 2 trees, one in Old Olive and one in Early Espresso. Then I cut off the palm leaves of the Old Olive one and adhered it straight on top of the Early Espresso one.
The welcome was diecut from the Well Written Diesand adhered on to the front with the cute standing Meerkat. Of course finished with a Tropical Oasis Trinkets.
TENT CARD TUTORIAL
1. Cut your base card to measure 10.5cm x 29.5cm. (4 1/4″ x 11 5/8″)
2. Score on the long side at 2.5cm, 5cm, 7.5cm, 18.5cm. (1″, 2″, 3″, 7 1/4″). Fold on the score lines.
3. Cut your window from the front using the die of your choice.
4. Add adhesive onto the small tab and adhere to the inside of your folded card at the back. (Just fold up the card first to work out the best place for your adhesive). I had the tab to attach to the back of the card so you can’t see it inside the front).
5. If you wish to add a piece of card inside for stamping as an alternative, cut a piece of Whisper White 11cm x 10.5cm. (4 1/4″ x 4 5/16″). I used a piece of white card this size for on the back of the Tent Card for writing your message on too.
I can now share you my card I created for our recent Team Shoebox Swap. I have shared the other cards recently. This card was also the card I created for a group swap I was in.
I have used the Power of Hope stamp setand the 3D Stone Embossing Folder.
The black card was embossed with the embossing folder and you can’t tell in the photo but I swiped over the Versamark inkpad over the raised embossed parts on the card and it gave a little shine.
The Petal Pink card was stamped with the tree from the Power of Hope stamp setand the “Dots” were from the Beauty Abounds set.
The lady she was stamped in Memento and coloured with the Rich Razzleberry, Petal Pink and Black Stampin’ Blends. The white card was cut with the largest die from the Stitched So Sweetly dies. The sentiment was a bit bare just in white so I also cut a small piece of Gold Foil both diecut with the small rectangle from Stitched Rectangles Dies. I finished the card off with a little of the Petal Pink Metallic Edged ribbon.
Hope you like it. I have made this card quite a few times now.
This Power of Hope set is available Free as a Bundle with the Embossing Folder for Sale-A-Bration with orders over $180 AUD. I hope you be sure to get your set before the end of March. I think it’s a beautiful set and just a little different to others we have.
So it’s Valentine’s Day on Friday. We don’t really celebrate Valentine’s Day that much in Australia. Maybe a card or a chocolate treat for our “significant other”. I don’t even make a card. (am I bad??) 🙂
I couldn’t resist this cute little card though. This is created by Stampin’ Up! artists. It seems the cute The Gang’s All Meer set has even made it to Valentine’s greetings. You can’t resist their cute little faces can you.
Lots of hearts are added with this cute meerkat using the Heart Doilies, From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper and the Heart Punches. The “love” is from the Well Written Dies.
The Gang’s All Meer Set is a Free choice for Sale-A-Bration with your orders over $90. Available now in my store -> HERE Ordering now you won’t receive it by Valentine’s Day but it’s a cute set for any occasion.
This card wouldn’t take long to put together if you still need a Valentine’s card in a hurry.
Just remember that even if you don’t receive a Valentine’s card or chocolates. You are loved. ❤
Are you going to join in the fun? If you are Wollongong local come along to these fun classes. If you from elsewhere in Australia you can grab the Class To Go.
You have the products but you would like to know how to use them more in different ways?
What you will get:
Learn a new technique every month. You can keep a sample each month in a book or folder so you review it later.
Receive all materials needed for your class projects.
Create exclusive projects that are not seen elsewhere in my classes.
You will learn new ways of using your products.
Available in a Face-to-Face class or Online if you can’t make it.
If you can’t attend the Face-to-Face class, I will send you the kit with cards and instructions for you to make them at home.
This week’s class we will be trying the Crayon Resist Technique.
Create 2 cards and a sampler for your Technique book.
Here is a sample of one of the cards.
WHEN:Friday 14th Feb 10am.
7pm time – On request and with a minimum of 2 people. Message or email me if you would prefer Friday 7pm.
Class repeated on Saturday 15th Feb 2pm.
*Check Class To Go details below.
COST: $20 (+$5 to use my adhesives). Class free with an order over $40.
BYO: Scissors and Adhesives
RSVP: Thursday 13th Feb
* Can’t make it? Grab the Class To Go.
Includes card kit and instructions. Cost is $20. You will need to use your own stamps and inks (or order from me what you need), Plus to create these cards at home you will need a white crayon.
***Technique Classes will be held the 2nd Friday and Saturday of the month. Changes may occur.
Future Technique Class Dates for your diary
Friday March 13 and Saturday March 14
Friday April 10 and Saturday April 11
Friday May 14 and Saturday May 15
Friday June 12 and Saturday 13
Friday July 10 and Saturday July 11
Check back later for further dates.
Email me (jghayward@yahoo.com) or drop me a comment to come along.
A Stamping Journey 