Category: Stampin’ Up!

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STAMPIN’ UP! EYELET BLOOMS DIE IN HYDRANGEA HUE ~

Jenny Hayward

My new favourite colour – Hydrangea Hue. What do you think of the colour?

I created a simple card with the Eyelet Blooms Die.

This card was inspired by Ingrid from the Product of the Month Demonstrator Council. I stepped it up a little with some ribbon and diecut a small piece for the flower and fussy cut it out. To highlight the flower I added some ink to the edges.

The edge of the diecut is easy to snip off with scissors as the flowers are partly diecut anyway. I did cut the card mat a bit bigger than the card mat size so I can trim it down to size to get the edging in the right place with enough room to add the sentiment.

A tip with using this die.

I found I needed to run the die and card through the machine twice then turned the die and card over and ran it through twice again. Then I could peel if off easily from the die. You can brush over it with the brush to help if you find you need to help take it off.

The Eyelet Blooms Die is April Product of the Month. It is a gorgeous, detailed die to add either to the front of your cards or add a small section like the card I had shared in a previous post.

You can receive the Product of the Month item when your order reaches the qualifying amount and with an additional small cost. In Australia it is $125 order and pay an additional $9. You select that when you place your order. Check your own market for the price there.

If you are in Australia I can help you out. You can contact me directly or head to my store -> HERE. Don’t forget to select your Product of the Month when your order reaches the qualifying amount.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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ONE SHEET WONDER STYLE WITH THE STAMPIN’ UP! GEARS AND TEXTURES ~

Jenny Hayward

I can finally share these cards with you – and the video. It’s been a busy time over the last few weeks so it has been hard to get time to share them.

These are One Sheet Wonder Style cards. They are so easy to create. Make 4 cards all in one go. Some simple random stamping and cut. Add then add to Card Bases and Card Mats and add diecut pieces and you are done. Oh and add a sentiment too.

These were the cards I created as Swaps for Onstage last month so they were quick to make a lot. I have put together a video to show you how it is done. A written Tutorial will be sent out to my newsletter subscribers tomorrow.

You could use any stamps and dies for this idea – Flowers, Butterflies, Seashells. Use what you have.

Here is the video to follow along.

Follow along. I hope you get to make them.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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EYELET BLOOMS DIE FOR APRIL PRODUCT OF THE MONTH ~

Jenny Hayward

It’s a new month which means a new Product of the Month. Have you seen it?

For April it is the Eyelet Blooms Die. It is so pretty. It is one full die piece with delicate details over it. You can create focal detail to the front of your projects. You can gently lift some of the flower petals up. You could also snip those little flowers off to add to the card.

The Eyelet Blooms Die measures 11.1 x 15.2 cm Or 4 3/8″ x 6″.

Let’s see some projects made with this die by Stampin’ Up! Artists.

This one below add leaves from another die set to add extra elements. It is really sweet.

Even just use part of the diecut for a different addition.

So the question is – How does the Product of the Month work?

You can receive the Product of the Month item when your order reaches over the qualified level. In Australia it is $125. Pay an additional $9 and select that item.

$9 is a pretty good value for a detailed die like this.

If you need supplies yourself and would love this (Or choose any other of the Product of the Month items available) then you can head to my store -> HERE. Or contact me and I can help you out.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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STAMPIN’ UP CUTEST CREW WITH THE BIRDS ~

Jenny Hayward

This time it is the birds I have created with the Cutest Crew Bundle. It’s such a fun, cute set.

I coloured these ones with the Stampin’ Blends. Then I realised how was I going to finish the card. Sometimes I really don’t plan ahead. I found this piece in the Painted Illusions Paper matched well.

Trying something different too with stamping the sentiment over the diecut circle. That’s out of the norm for me.

Have you been creating with the Cutest Crew yourself?

The Cutest Crew is an Online Exclusives. If you would like this in your collection and you are in Australia, you can order through my store -> HERE Or Contact me directly. I hope you might grab this on as it is so fun to create with.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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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!

NOTE: The sales achievements listed here are not representative of typical Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. 

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