Category: Stampin’ Up!

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STAMPIN’ UP! CUTEST CREW ON A BANNER – BUT SHOULD I??

Jenny Hayward

I really struggled with this card.

I had the little puppies coloured for a few weeks. Then to put the card together I couldn’t get it to work where I was happy with it. I probably redid this card 4 times.

Here it is though. Because we can share the good, the bad and the ugly.

I diecut the banner from the Painted Illusions Paper but the background… Do I add a strip of card? The colours weren’t working. I diecut the strip? Still not great. Do I emboss the white card mat. One time the embossing just wouldn’t work with the paper. It seemed too busy for the pattern on the paper. Maybe I was overthinking it all.

So I settled on this. I’m still not sure about it but I think it is the better option. 😁

What are your thoughts? Should I change the colour? Maybe file it in the bin? HAHA! At the end of the day the puppies are cute. 😊

Oh! And if you hadn’t seen the stamps and dies bundle before it’s the Cutest Crew Bundle.

The diecut banner is from the Party Banners Dies. And another one I have had for a while and this was the first time using it … The White card is embossed with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder.

If you need the cute little puppies and kittens in your crafting life you can see them more -> HERE.

You can shop there if you are in Australia OR Contact me directly and I would love to help you out.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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STAMPIN’ UP! ONSTAGE SWAPS, SNEAKS AND WHERE AM I AT?

Jenny Hayward

You have probably heard a lot of talk of the Stampin’ Up! Onstage event last weekend. You might have even gone yourself at one of the event centres. I went to the Onstage in Sydney, Australia. It was awesome connecting with all my Stampin’ Up! Friends again rather than see them on a screen or on Social Media. It fills your cup. 🙂

I put together a Video Sharing the Swaps I receive. You could see photos of the Swaps. (And I will share them in the next post later) but showing them in the Video I can look more closely at the details and look at all that extra texture. I share some Sneak Peeks and news too. And What is happening in my World. Changes are coming! (I will add that further below too).

You can see that Video -> HERE (if it doesn’t show below)

Of course going to Onstage we receive a Swag of goodies including a Tote Bag, pens, notebook and other bits. Also some Prize Patrol and … Paper Pumpkin. More on that in another post too.

It’s taken a while and finally cracked the 200,000 CSV in Sales (equivalent to just over 300,000 AUD). I got to do a stage walk for that. Pretty exciting!

So, What’s happening in my World…

Changes are coming. I’m still not 100% sure how I will navigate it but it will work out I am sure. I mention briefly in the video but thought I would give more background.

I have been running Face to Face Classes for nearly all of the 18 years I have been a Demonstrator. It’s been wonderful meeting in person and sharing cardmaking.

We are moving. Soon, my studio, our large shed and our house is being demolished. (Quietly freaking out here now …). We are building a new house so will rent elsewhere during the build. With our rental house I will have a small craft room and when we return to our new house I will have a small craft room also. But the designated Studio will be gone. I still endeavour to hold classes though. You can still have fun around the Dining Table. While I’m renting it may be a little more difficult but I will try.

I’m planning to turn more frequently to Online. Maybe some more regular videos, maybe some Online Classes. What would you like to see more of?

It’s all fun and exciting, scary and overwhelming. But we will work some way to create together.

So I will leave you to watch the video. I will share more of the swaps and news in later posts.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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SUNDAY SUITES – NATURE WALK SUITE

Jenny Hayward

Sunday Suites with the Nature Walk Suite. I love greens and Nature is my happy place so I do love this one. Although I have to say I haven’t got it – yet…

Here is all that is included in the Nature Walk Suite.

The Suite includes:

  • The Nature’s Symphony Bundle (Stamps and Dies)
  • The Nature Walk Designer Series Paper. 12 Sheets of 12″x12″
  • Natual Hues 12″x 12″ Textured Specialty Paper
  • Secret Sea 1cm (3/8″) Bordered Open Weave Ribbon 9.1m (10 yards) in length
  • Faux Bronze Pentagons 90 Adhesives Backed Pieces 5mm, 6mm

The Nature’s Symphony Bundle includes stamps and dies that cut out leaves and sprigs. Some of the dies have little well as peek-through patterns that adds that extra beautiful detail to your projects. The versatile sentiments and leafy designs are great for crafting for any occasion – including those male cards…

The Nature Walk paper has distressed patterns adding an organic touch. Also some textured Specialty paper to tear or sand to add more rustic effect.

The Colours in this paper are: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cloud Cover, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pretty Peacock, Secret Sea.

Also the Natural Hues Textured Paper that features a textured surface in earthy hues of cream, gold and tan.

Then you have the little embellishments and ribbon.

Check these projects out. These were created by Stampin’ Up! artists so I can’t claim them but I love how the dies have been used on them.

The Nature Walk Suite is available now in the current Mini Catalogue. You can read more about it -> HERE.

If you need to order this, or any other products, then head on over to my store at the link above OR Contact me directly.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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DIAGONAL GATEFOLD CARD + A VIDEO

Jenny Hayward

This card might look complicated but it’s really not. It’s called a Diagonal Gatefold Card. You can create it with the card and paper you like. For this one I have used the Painted Illusions Designer Series Paper.

You open it out. This is the inside. I love the angled look.

Here is another one using the same paper pack, but just doing that that can change it up a lot by using different colours.

It really is easy and I can show you. I share the measurements in Metric and Inches for you.

Follow along with the Video -> HERE.

Hope you get to try one yourself.

The Painted Illusions Paper is this month’s Product of the Month.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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DON’T DITCH THOSE HEARTS FROM THE STAMPIN’ UP! CUTEST CREW SET ~

Jenny Hayward

I have just received the Cutest Crew Bundle that will be starting in March. It is very cute. And I discovered something fun when I was using it.

Firstly, the card and I will tell you about it.

I’m not much for colouring but I am trying to work on it. I coloured the cute dogs with Stampin’ Blends. The paper circle is from the Painted Illusions pack.

The Cutest Crew has a row of dogs like this, a row of cats and then 3 birds. It has some cute dies for them all. It will be available as an Online Exclusives starting in March. I think it is going to be popular.

Something I discovered though. When I diecut the red paw print strip those larger “bits” looked like hearts. So I added them to the card. It just adds to the cuteness. Don’t waste those little hearts.

You can see the Cutest Crew Bundle in March. I will play with it more very soon too. So much to play with not enough time. Do you find that?

If you need supplies and you are in Australia head to my store and you can grab your goodies. Head -> HERE. OR contact me directly and I can help you out.

If you would like the Painted Illusions Paper. That is this month’s Product of the Month. You can receive that when your order reaches the qualified amount. In Australia that is $125 and purchase the paper for $9. Check your market for your own amount.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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SUNDAY SUITES – LOVELY AND BEAUTIFUL SUITE!

Jenny Hayward

It’s Sunday Suites time with the Lovely & Beautiful Suite.

This is what is in the Lovely & Beautiful Suite. So much!

The Suite Collection includes:

  • The Simply Beautiful Bundle
  • The Beautifully Celebrated Bundle
  • The Lovely & Beautiful Specialty Designer Series Paper
  • The Beautifully Adorned Ephemera Pack
  • The White with Gold Ribbon 1cm (3/8″) 9.1 m (10 yards)
  • Pearlized Facted Circles – 120 adhesive-backed pieces. 40 each of 3 colours

Let’s look closer at these.

The Simply Beautiful Bundle. I like the flower dies in this set. They are sweet.

The Beautifully Celebrated Bundle.

The Lovely & Beautiful Specialty Designer Series Paper. This paper is 12 sheets of 12″x12″. It featues soft pastels, delicate wildflowers, and metallic gold foil details. It is really gorgeous. The colours in this paper are Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Fresh Freesia, gold, Old Olive, Peach Pie, Petal Pink.

The Beautifully Adorned Ephemera Pack. The precut florals, elegant frames, whimsical tags, and more are all adorned with delicate gold foil on vellum. These intricate designs add a sophisticated touch to your projects.

There are 6 sheets: 2 each of 3 designs.
The Sheet size is 12.7cm x 17.8cm (5″ x 7″).

Now some projects to really show these products off. These projects are created by Stampin’ Up! artists.

These products are available now in the 2026 January-April Mini Catalogue. If you would love to get them I might just be able to help you. You can order the full suite or order them separately.

You can see them more in my store -> HERE. Order there or Contact me directly.

If you want just a Share in the gorgeous Specialty Paper I am putting together a share now. So let me know.

Happy Sunday Crafting,

Jenny

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SWEET SUNDAY WITH A PATCHWORK CARD!

Jenny Hayward

Sweet Sunday with this fun Patchwork card idea. This one is created by Stampin’ Up! Artists with the True Blue Florals Designer Series Paper. You could try with any pretty paper though.

Here’s How:

You would need to cut numerous white squares. Diecutting them with one of the small squares from the Stylish Shapes Dies give you that “stitched edge” look. For a card like this you would need 16 squares. Then diecut some squares with your patterned paper. Cut the squares diagonally. Then you can position the white squares over your card mat and place the cut paper squares in position to create the patchwork look. This card would work best with a Square style card.

Try this idea out for a card. And I would love to see it too if you like.

This paper is the Product of the Month that has been out this month. There is a new exclusive product each month.

You can purchase this True Blue Florals Paper for $9 when your order reaches $125. (AUD)

You can find more about the Product of the Month -> HERE.

If you need any supplies you can order at my store at that link above too.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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2025 FAVOURITE CARDS ~

Jenny Hayward

Lots of ink and card flying this year. There has been lots of creating. I picked out some of my favourites from 2025 to share with you. It was hard to pick out just a small number. I have had lots of fun.

So let’s look. I would love to hear what your favourite is. Drop it in the comments.

If you want a closer look and can’t see them if you do a search on my blog let me know and I can direct you to the post or to the video.

Stampin' Up! Cheerful Daisies Card

Trio Arch Fun Fold Card

Flip It Fold Card for Christmas with the Stampin' Up! Festive Friends Bundle

Stampin' Up! Festive Friends card for Christmas

I hope you enjoyed the look back over the past year.

I’m excited going in to 2026 for more creative fun. What will we create this year … 🙂 I hope you can follow along to see. Have fun in your creating in this coming year.

Jenny

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CHRISTMAS TAGS INSPIRATION!

Jenny Hayward

Only days out to Christmas but maybe you still need some inspiration for your Christmas Tags. These could be added straight to a Card Front too for Cards if you prefer.

These tags we made at our last Christmas Tag Class recently.

I have used a number of different products on these tags. You could use the same or substitute with what you have.

These tags used: the Ornamental Christmas Bundle. The Festive Friends Bundle. Modern Christmas Specialty Paper. Peaceful Garden Designer Series Paper. The Patterned Tags Dies.

Here are some more Tag ideas that I have created from past years.

If you are still madly creating for Christmas I hope that you get it completed soon. And if it doesn’t get done don’t stress. All will be Ok.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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WATERCOLOUR TREES WITH THE STAMPIN’ UP! ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS

Jenny Hayward

I was going to film a video to show you how to make this card. But here we are a week out from Christmas…. So I thought I would tell you about it. It’s easy to follow along really I think.

This is the card.

The trees were given a light watercolour. Ink the “pine” type tree with the Classic Ink. I used Garden Green and then with a Water Painter lightly wipe over the branches spreading outward to wash out the colour. You only need a very light touch.

For the other tree I inked this up in Granny Apple Green and used the Water Painter to spread the ink. Start from the outside line and brush inwards. You will need to pick up more ink from the ink pad to spread enough ink but that’s ok. Add as much as you like.

Let the trees dry before you diecut. I used the Ornamental Christmas Bundle but if you don’t have that then try it with other tree stamps you have. This technique could work too with flowers or other images you want to colour. Give it a try.

To finish the card I stamped the sentiment on white card and diecut with one of the larger Arch dies in the Everyday Arches Set. Before I diecut the arch I added a strip of the Modern Christmas Specialty Paper near the bottom.

Now to go and finish the Christmas shopping. I am so behind. Anyone else like that??

Happy Christmas creating. I hope you’re more organised that I am.

Jenny

If you need supplies and you are in Australia you can head to my store -> HERE. OR Contact me directly.