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WEDNESDAY’S WOW! 119 – SOME BUTTERFLY BRILLIANCE

Jenny Hayward


It’s Wednesday’s WOW! #119. Today let’s have a close look at this new Butterfly 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.

Have a happy Wednesday,

Jenny

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DANDY GARDEN BUMBLEBEES!

Jenny Hayward

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.

Head to my store now -> HERE.

Please use Host Code – 4WESFNXP

Did you know I have a Loyalty Club? Earn points with your orders. Collect the Points to redeem on products later.

When you order each $50 receives a token. Collect 10 and receive $25 of products of your choice.

Happy Stamping,

Jenny

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MASKED BACKGROUND WITH THE NEW STAMPIN’ UP! BLENDING BRUSHES

Jenny Hayward

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 Youtube directly.

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

Thanks for visiting today,

Jenny

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WEDNESDAY’S WOW! #118 – WHAT’S THIS NEW BASIC WHITE CARD?

Jenny Hayward

Wednesday’s WOW! #118. You might have heard about some new White card that Stampin’ Up! has. Today let’s check it out closer to see how the Basic White compares to the previous Whisper White.

Sadly the previous Whisper White card and other products ended. So a frantic dash was made to source a new card. It was important that the new White card performed to the expectations that we as crafters need for all the stamping and techniques we do.

The new Basic White card seems to have passed the quality tests and it is now available in cardstock and envelopes and great to use for all your stamping, great for colouring with the Stampin’ Blends and for many of the Techniques you love to do.

I don’t need to say too much more about it as you can check out how it performs and with a little more explanation in the video -> HERE.

If you need some new White cardstock it is now available in my store.

Basic White -> HERE. Thick Whisper White -> HERE.

Keep on creating,

Jenny

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HEY BIRTHDAY CHICK POP OUT SWING CARD + VIDEO!

Jenny Hayward

Friday Flicks. I have a fun card for you in today’s video. This video is a replay from my Facebook Live on Wednesday. I created a Pop Out Swing Card with the Hey Birthday Chick Bundle. I have made a few of these over the years and I love making them. It has been a while so thought I would pull it out again and freshen it up.

Here is the card for you first.

Hey Chick Pop Out Swing Card _ Inside

Check it out on the video. (If you are receiving this via email then the video may not show. Head to the blog post by clicking on the title above or head to Youtube).

It is now also uploaded to Youtube -> HERE. (Have you subscribed to my Youtube channel yet. I’m shooting for 200 subscribers by the end of the month so head on over there) 🙂

MAKE YOUR OWN POP OUT SWING CARD

The video will show you the details. I will give you general details and measurements below.

Base card is a standard size card. Designer Series paper is 4mm (1/8″) smaller. I used the Balmy Blue pattern in the Subtles pack New demonstrators receive free in Sale-A-Bration. (They will receive a pack from each Colour Collection. 200 6″x6″ in total valued at $100)

I used the Layering Squares Dies for the window cut-out. You can use a circle or rectangle also if you wish.

The inside White card measures. 15.2cm x 12.8cm (6″ x 5″). Score at 5cm and 10cm. (2″ and 4″). Adhere to the inside of the card with the white card in the folded position. ONLY place adhesive on the back of the right hand section. Centre it inside the card to the right and at the top and bottom. Close up the card and adhere the square panel in through the window to adhere to the white bi-folded card. Only place adhesive on the back on the right hand section.

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Check out the Hey Chick or the Hey Birthday Chick Bundles. They both have the cute chicks and dies that co-ordinate with each one.

In Australia? You can now order them in my store -> HERE. Please use the Host code: DMT9KWPQ

Or contact me directly on 0439 844574 and I will help you with your order.

Hope you get to make a Pull Out Swing Card. They are fun.

Have a great day,

Jenny

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WEDNESDAY WHAT?? WHAT’S THE BEST VALUE??

Jenny Hayward

Something a little different for a Wednesday. Wednesday WHAT?

I answer some questions you might have about the products or Stampin’ Up! If you have a question you would like an answer too then drop me a comment or email and I can help you.

I get asked a lot about the products and what people should get. Of course, everyone wants the best value for their money – and of course why not!

When it comes to Stampin’ Up! do you know what THE best value is??

It is … to join the Stampin’ Up! family.

Why is that such a great value??

You get more for your money in the beginning (and you don’t pay shipping on that first order). And then you get a minimum discount of 20%. That’s pretty good right??

What more do you get for that?

  • Of course, a fun crafting community in a team group or with other Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators.
  • Access to the products early. YAY!
  • Joining in at exclusive Demonstrator only events.
  • Joining in on my JEN’s INK team get togethers and sharing with them.
  • AND… There is no expectation to “sell” or “Demonstrate”. Just enjoy the discount for yourself BUT if you choose to you can “sell” to family and friends and new-found crafting friends. No pressure though.

Now with Sale-A-Bration you get an extra bonus of 200 6″x6″ papers from the Stampin’ Up! Colour Collections. (That’s an extra $100 value).

Free papers with SAB

If you are in Australia and don’t have a Demonstrator – come along and join my JEN’s INK Team.

Most of my team members are “hobbyists”. I think we are all Hobbyists as we love our “hobby” of crafting. Some just take it a little further and may “sell” to family and friends and others. There is no obligation. I welcome all types of crafters.

I look forward to welcoming you to my team.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to message me or you can phone me on 0439 844574. Need to know more?? Head to this page on my blog –> HERE which might explain it all a little more. It even has the link there to join along.

Just get your shopping list together for $235 of products and be ready to pay only $169. You won’t be charged any shipping either.

Have a great day,

Jenny

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FLOWER AND FIELD – PAPER DAISIES!

Jenny Hayward

I’m loving the paper for Sale-A-Bration. Are you??

Today’s card uses the lovely Flower and Field Designer Series Paper. It can seem dark and heavy but the trick is to use small pieces – and to add some pops of colour. For this card I added some Daffodil Delight and have a Granny Apple Green card base.

I used the Daisy print for this one and added some daisies with the Medium Daisy Punch. I saw that idea on a card on Pinterest. It never occurred to me to use that before with the paper. The sentiment is from the So Sentimental stamp set and diecut with the Stitched So Sweetly Die.

Less than 3 weeks left for Sale-A-Bration. Don’t miss out. Check all the pretty papers and choices -> HERE

Pick your Free Choice Free with a qualifying order. In Australia? Order over $90 (Level 1) or $180 (Level 2). But remember if you have lots then it is so much better value to join the family.

Free papers with SAB

Happy Shopping,

Jenny

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SWEET SUNDAY STAMPING – LOTS OF HEARTS BUNDLE!

Jenny Hayward

Sweet Sunday Stamping – looking at some sweet stamps and bundles that are cute – or sweet!

Today I wanted to share about the Lots of Hearts Bundle. We don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day all that much here and I think people dismiss this sweet. But take a closer look. This is not just for Valentine’s Day.

The Many Hearts Dies have some sweet hearts but there are some cute dies to add a border on your projects. And don’t we need to send some more cards with these sayings.

See the background with the XOXO. That’s fun! You could use those off-cuts in a shaker card.

I love the dotted heart pattern that the die makes on your card.

Available in my store now -> HERE. Grab them and send a friend a little “heart” to let them know you are thinking of them.

If ordering online please use the Host Code: DMT9KWPQ

Or Contact me and I will help you with your order. PH: Jenny 0439 844574

The Lots of Heart Bundle is $83.70 (AUD). Add in some adhesive or a pack of cardstock to reach $90 and then pick your Sale-A-Bration choice. Too easy! 🙂

Happy Stamping,

Jenny

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WEDNESDAY’S WOW! #117 – HEY CHICK!

Jenny Hayward

There are some cute chicks on the block. Well that’s what we are going to look at for Wednesday’s WOW! #117 – Hey Chick and Hey Birthday Chick.

Aren’t they just the cutest?? You just have to smile.

The Hey Chick stamp set was available a few years ago. Stampin’ Up! has brought them back – and with co-ordinating dies. How exciting! Also is the Hey Birthday Chick with some more cute chicks and some dies for that. You can get the one or both. Mix them up to make some fun card.

Check out some creations with them. I will share more with you soon.

Grab any of them in my store now -> HERE.

Jenny

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TWO STEP WITH A TOUCH OF INK!

Jenny Hayward

Another card with you using the A Touch of Ink stamp set. This card is one we made at class a couple of weeks ago. It was inspired by a card I saw on Pinterest. I didn’t save the actual card so I can’t remember the original creator. I changed it up a little.

Two Step A Touch of Ink

With the A Touch Of Ink stamp set I love that it is a 2-step stamp set. You can colour the line art images but you have the great option of using the solid image stamps to “fill” the images.

For this card stamp the leaves on white card with Just Jade and use the Soft Sea Foam to colour the leaves with the solid leaf stamp. I ran the white card through the Subtles Embossing Folder and wrapped around some White Baker’s Twine.

For the hummingbird, stamp in Memento Black. To colour it I inked up the solid stamp with Flirty Flamingo. Before stamping I used the Daubers or you can use a sponge to lightly add ink on the edges. On the top I inked with Poppy Parade. Along the bottom edge of the bird I inked with Pumpkin Pie. Then stamp on to the white diecut circle. If you find the Flirty Flamingo too dark then before inking the edges lightly stamp off the bird on to scrap paper.

The sentiment on this is heat embossed with Silver Embossing Powder and diecut with the Messages Die.

I don’t want you missing out on this gorgeous A Touch of Ink stamp set. It’s only available for one more month. This is a Level 2 Sale-A-Bration choice. When you order over $180 you can choose this set.

As an added bonus this week I have a little special.

When you order over $180 you can choose the A Touch Of Ink stamp set (or you can choose any other of the products too). As a Thanks to you I will send out to you 2 card kits that you can create your own cards with as well as a sample of the lovely Oh So Ombre paper.

If you are in Austalia I would love to help you with your orders. You can contact me directly on 0439 844574 or head to my store -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: CJ7PPUEC

Have a great day,

Jenny