Category: Techniques

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FLOWERS OF BEAUTY SPARKLE!

Jenny Hayward

I shared a post recently of a card I CASED from the Annual Catalogue. Head back 2-3 posts back on my blog if you missed it. I thought I would share more of the card here now.

This is the card created copying one from page 53 of the Annual Catalogue.

I have used the Flowers of Beauty Stamps and Dies. I diecut the leafy stem from the Petunia Pop Glimmer Paper which adds a lovely sparkle. You can see that below.

The small flowers were diecut with one of the dies and then some Pretty in Pink Ink dabbed on the edges of the petals.

Don’t forget to use your Catalogue for inspiration when you are stuck. It is a great resource that we overlook.

The Flowers of Beauty are at the moment unavailable which is a shame BUT they will be back very soon. So you can grab your set then. Or if you would like me to let you know when they are back please comment or email me and I can notify you as soon as they are.

If you are in Australia and Need any supplies then you can head to my store -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: 7M7V93KG

Or contact me directly.

Now off you go and grab your catalogue. Have a flick through and see what card inspires you to create.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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SPOTLIGHTING TECHNIQUE WITH THE LAYERS OF BEAUTY!

Jenny Hayward

For one of our cards in our “Beauty Class” last week we played with the Spotlighting technique with the Layers of Beauty.

To create the Spotlighting Technique, firstly stamp the large flower and diecut a circle out in an area on the flower. The Stylish Shapes dies were used for that. Instead of using the masks to colour the flowers on the diecut circle we coloured them with the Stampin’ Blends.

Colouring the background area with the Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends helps to make the flowers POP. Adding a black circle mat behind the coloured circle part helps to make it POP too.

During the class while others were working on their projects I created a different version of the card by turning the card the other way.

This one has added sparkle too with the In Color Glimmer Specialty Paper.

Here is a close-up of the Spotlight area.

What do you think? Maybe try the Spotlighting Technique yourself.

The Layers of Beauty is a lovely bundle. For this one I have only used the Stamps which work so well in themselves.

You can see the full bundle in my store -> HERE. BONUS – They are 10% off this month which is awesome!

If you are in Australia you can shop for them directly there if you would like to add them to your crafty supplies. OR Contact me and I can help you out.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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TIPS USING THE LAYERS OF BEAUTY!

Jenny Hayward

I shared a card just last post with the Layers of Beauty Bundle. That gorgeous bundle is so popular right now.

After a request I have put together a video in creating the card and shared some tips in using the masks particularly. They are fun to use but there might be some little points to look out for when using them.

This is the card.

You can follow along with the video here or it is now on Youtube.

Hope you find them helpful.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

Need some supplies and you are in Australia? I would love to help you out. You can shop in my store -> HERE OR contact me directly.

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FRONT PANEL GATEFOLD CARD + VIDEO!

Jenny Hayward

I love Fun Folds. I have a cool Fun Fold card for you today AND a video to help you create it.

It’s a Front Panel Gatefold Card.

You have the Front of the card. Just like any regular looking card really. I have used the Stippled Roses Stamp Set for this one.

But lift the front and you have a Gatefold. It gives a little extra WOW! to the card. For this one I have used the Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper on the side panels.

Then open the 2 flaps and you have the inside. With a little stamping and a strip of the paper it adds to the specialness.

What do you think?

You can follow along with the Video to make your own.

The measurements are included in the video. Stop or pause or rewind. If you prefer the written version I’m sending that out in my newsletter next week.

If you are not a subscriber to my newsletter please consider it.

I send out a Free Tutorial each week with a bonus one when you first subscribe. You can find the tab to subscribe in the right hand column on my blog.

Hope you get to make one.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

Need some supplies and you are in Australia?

Contact me directly

OR

Head to my store -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: R4QU9DB3

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SPOTLIGHT ON NATURE FOR THE BEGINNER STAMPER!

Jenny Hayward

The new catalogue began this week. Woo Hoo! Have you checked it out yet?

This week I was part of the Crafty Collaborations Beginners Stamping series. It’s a large number of videos with tips for the Beginner crafter. They may even help the “well-seasoned” stamper too.

You can follow along with these videos -> HERE. Take your time and work through them. You can come back to them anytime too. AND it’s free!

It will take you through the basics of the types of stamps, inks, adhesives. Also, Cutting and scoring your cards (which I created a video for). That’s always tricky! Then goes through some simple techniques to try.

Head over and check in on it.

As part of this series there is also a number of videos with some more Simple designs. Simple stamping can be a challenge even for the more advanced stamper.

Continue on with that video series and you will find them.

I have added my video here for you to check out. This one is Cutting and Scoring your card in Metric.

I have added the Imperial Cutting and Scoring too as I know many of my followers here are from the US.

This is the project I created for my Simple stamping card.

I will add my video below here on the Simple Stamping project you can create. This simple card is above. For the Stepped Up version check below.

I created a Stepped Up version. Adding a little more texture and elements. Of course you could go way more avid but a few additions can really add to your project already.

I have used the Spotlight on Nature Stamp set.

You can see the added texture and elements here. I think a little glitter should be added to the butterfly.

So with a few steps you can take your card to the next level.

This Spotlight on Nature stamp set is really gorgeous for any level of crafter.

It does come as a Bundle too with some gorgeous shape dies great layering.

You can see it more -> HERE.

Head over and check the videos out.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

Need to order some great new products and you are in Australia?

You can order in my store -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: R4QU9DB3

OR

Contact me Directly. I would love to assist you.

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WEDNESDAY’S WOW! #161 – CREATE YOUR OWN EMBELLISHMENTS!

Jenny Hayward

Wednesday’s WOW! #161 – Creating your own Embellishments.

Do you want to know a fun way of creating your own embellishments or accents? So easy. Let me show you.

Colour a piece of card with your Stampin’ Write Markers. You want to use the Markers rather than the Stampin’ Blends as you don’t want the colour to blend. It gives you the mottled, rough look.

Once you colour your card diecut it or punch it out and add it to your projects. It will give added texture to them.

See how it looks below.

This card is using the Quiet Meadow stamp set. What dies or punches could you use with this effect?

Hope you get to try it yourself.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

Need supplies for your crafting and you are in Australia? You can head to my store -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: RWTF7DW9

OR Contact me directly.

Don’t forget the Last Chance and Clearance Rack items to save on your crafting supplies.

When your order is over $75 AUD. You will receive a Bonus Tutorial Bundle of over 40 projects. That will keep you inspired for some time.

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FAREWELL BOTTLED HAPPINESS!

Jenny Hayward

Another Farewell. This time with the Bottled Happiness Stamp set. I wasn’t gonig to get this set in the beginning. But I did have fun playing with it. And the stamped bottles can be punched with the co-ordinating Vintage Bottle Punch.

This one below is the same card with different colour flowers.

Fun and funky with this one.

I created this card for a colour inspiration. The two tone flowers were create by first inking in Petal Pink Ink and then using a Dauber to dab on some Sweet Sorbet ink.

This one below features the 2022-2024 In Colors which we farewell too. What colour will you be sad to see leave?

If you want to this one you may want to grab it quickly. Just over 1 week to go and then it’s GONE!

If you need this or any other supplies head to my store -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: RWTF7DW9

OR Contact me directly.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

Receive a Tutorial Bundle of over 40 Projects when you order over $75 with me. There are lots of inspirational projects to keep you creating for some time.

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WEDNESDAY’S WOW! #160 – USING THE TAKE YOUR PICK TOOL!

Jenny Hayward

Do you love the Take Your Pick Tool? It’s like a Swiss army knife for crafters. 🙂

Wednesday’s WOW! #160 – Let’s look at just some of the features of the Take Your Pick Tool.

About the Take Your Pick Tool:

  • It is a Multipurpose Pickup and Precision tool simplifies some of the fiddly crafting tasks.
  • The Tacky Putty end easily picks up sequins, paper accents, and other small objects; twist to dispense more putty. There is also a Putty Refill that you can replace on the tool when you run out. AND TIP: Don’t sit there fiddling and twisting the end when you are not noticing. Ask me how I know …
  • The other end has 2 changeable, double-ended tips with paper piercer, mini spatula, small stylus, and large stylus. See I said it was a the Swiss Army Knife.

Here is the Take Your PickTool plus the extra Attachments.

There is the Take Your Pick Die Brush attachment. This will help remove those tiny little diecuts from the dies when diecutting.

There is also the Take Your Pick Crafter Tips. These tips include:

  • The Hobby Blade for precision cutting.
  • A Double-Ended Pick Tip for piercing or removing pieces from intricate die cuts.
  • And a Rotary Perforating Tip for cutting perforated patterns. 

These tips fit onto the Take Your Pick Tool to give you even more crafting tools to work with! Simply remove a tip from the tool and insert a different tip for the task you need. 

What a versatile Tool! It certainly makes some of those crafting tasks that much easier.

See it in action.

You can see it more in my store -> HERE.

If you need assistance you can contact me directly if you are in Australia. Or shop in my store at the above link.

Happy Wednesday crafting,

Jenny

cards, Classes, Techniques

FRACTURED AND PATCHWORK CARD CLASS!

Jenny Hayward

Create 3 fun cards with pretty papers in this Fractured and Patchwork Card Class.

You will make 2 Fractured Style cards and 1 Patchwork card and find out just how easy they are yet so impressive.

Class is available in person and there is a Class By Mail option if you aren’t able to make it.

There are 2 time sessions for in person.

WHEN: Friday 8th March 10am and
Saturday 9th March 2pm

WHERE: My Studio, East Corrimal

COST: $25 (additional cost for mailing out kits if you are receiving the Class By Mail.

BYO: Scissors and Adhesives

RSVP: Thursday 7th March (Please reply by that date to reserve your seat).

TO RSVP: Drop me a comment here or email me at jghayward@yahoo.com

CLASS BY MAIL: Receive card kits and basic Instructions. Use your own stamps.

I look forward to creating with you. Share it with a friend too. They may just like to give it a try themselves.

Jenny

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STIPPLED ROSES HALF FRONT CARD + VIDEO!

Jenny Hayward

I have shared this card recently. Perhaps you caught it? It’s a Half Front Card with the Stippled Roses Stamp Set.

I shared it on Facebook recently and had requests to make a video to share the ‘How to’.

So would you like to create one yourself? Follow along with the video below. Or head straight to my Youtube channel and watch it.

The Stippled Roses Bundle is so gorgeous to use. It’s available now in the current Mini Catalogue.

Or try it with other stamps you have.

If you love this Stippled Roses Bundle and would love to get it yourself. Head to my Store and order -> HERE. (Australian residents only). Please use the Host Code: EWHZ23PV

Or contact me directly and I can help you out.

And don’t forget it’s Sale-A-Bration. You can pick up your bonus gifts with your qualifying orders. And getting the Stippled Roses Bundle will already qualify you for a freebie. 🙂

Happy creating,

Jenny