A Stamping Journey

Look at this. It is Wednesday and I am actually telling you about the Special Offers that started TODAY!! From 1-21st Stampin’ Up! are offering 25% off select products. You have got to love that. 🙂

Here they are for this week (8-15th). Do you fancy some Cake and Sprinkles this week??

I like this cute card with the Cupcake Cutouts courtesy of Stampin’ Up!

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If you like the look of any of these items and you haven’t got a Demonstrator already then stop on by my store HERE to order. Or you can contact me directly. (Australian residents only).

Thanks for visiting today.

Jenny

3D projects, cards, Catalogues, Classes

HOLIDAY CATALOGUE REVIEW!

September 7, 2016September 7, 2016 Jenny Hayward

Last Saturday I had my Holiday Catalogue Review where everyone could come together and have some fun trying out these wonderful products from the new Holiday Catalogue. It was such fun and craziness. I wanted to share some of the happenings with you.

Sorry it has taken so long to get this together. I have had a really stressful week with our dog. Last Sunday we woke to find he couldn’t walk and he was vomiting foamy stuff. It was really bad. We took him straight to the vet and I am sure he was nearly gone. We thought Monday we may have to make a tough decision for him. It was a scary time. He had a little stay at the hospital and he was treated so well that incredibly he has made a full recovery. We still don’t know what caused it but he has enjoyed some extra attention!!

So now as things have settled a little I can get back to creating and sharing with you.

Firstly, I will share a couple of photos beforehand. I missed taking some photos with all the busyness but you can get a bit of an idea.

(NB: I do apologise for the photos with different size watermarks. Funny things were happening with my editing program!)

The room was set up ready for guests to arrive.

Apart from the usual tea/coffee and snacks I made these special treats. I got the idea from a fellow Demonstrator on a Facebook group I am on.

Some little Santa hats (marshmallows and strawberries on Toothpicks), Some Gingerbread men (we only had Tiny Teddies at the time), and some reindeer noses. I punched out some Cookie Cutter characters to go with them.

I made a little banner with the Cookie Cutter stamps and punches too. It was only small to fit where I was hanging it but silly me forgot to take a photo of that before I packed everything up. Here is the Banner though.

I cut some strips of Real Red card. I think they measured 5cm x 10cm (2″ x 4″)?? and cut the end with the Banner Punch. I ran the card through the Big Shot with the Softly Falling Embossing Folder. I punched holes in the top to thread through some Real Red/White Baker’s Twine. Then added the characters.

These were little treat boxes I made for everyone. They were very simple boxes. I will tell you how I made them in another post. They are decorated with some Candy Cane Lane DSP and a tag made from the ‘Merry Tags’ Framelits. The sentiment is from the ‘Merriest Wishes’ set. I filled the boxes with a little cello bag with lengths of different twine and a small pack of M&M’s.

Now for the projects everyone made.

This is the first card we made. It’s a cute Spinner card. I didn’t show the other side but the front character is the Santa and then the other side was the Eskimo. They could make them whatever they like. We had Santas and Gingerbread men and Eskimos all happening. They loved this card. I did CASE this off a Demonstrator friend on a group. (yes it was the same person who did the Character treats above).

This was another of the Make and Takes. We created a little tag using the Paisley Framelits. The sentiment is from ‘Tin of Cards’ stamp set. The tag was finished off with some of the Ruched ribbon.

Thanks for letting me share these pics. Hope you have a great day,

Jenny

Blog Hops, cards, Stampin' Up!, Techniques

HOLIDAY CATALOGUE BLOGHOP!

September 1, 2016September 1, 2016 Jenny Hayward

I’m excited to be a part of this International Blog Hop as we showcase some exciting new products from the Holiday Catalogue! Are you ready?? It’s just a small one but I think you are going to love these projects. You might have come from Alexe‘s blog or just starting here. Don’t worry you can hop anywhere.

For my projects today I am showcasing the Paisleys & Posies stamp set and the Paisley Framelits. These new products are so fun and cheery. I reckon anyway.

For my first card I thought I would create my own dry embossed background. Here is my card and then I will show you how I have created it.

The card is on a Thick Whisper White base. See the background? I have embossed the Dapper Denim card using the Paisley Framelits.

To create the background lay the Framelits pieces on to your card making sure the cutting edge of the Framelits face up NOT DOWN on your card. Position them as you like. Here is a photo to show you.

Run the piece through your Big Shot on the platform you normally would with the Framelits. Just double check your Framelits are facing up before you roll it through. (I made a little mistake with this the first time!!). You will see once you run it through that the pieces will be embossed. You could try this with a number of different Framelits.

I didn’t want too much to finish the card off so it didn’t hide the embossed pattern. I just cut some Paisleys from Gold Foil Sheet. The sentiment from Tin of Cards is Heat Embossed with Gold Embossing Powder and cut with the Tags and Labels Framelits.

I have another card to show you using the Paisleys & Posies stamp set. I called on a technique and colour combination I used a little while back. It was good to pull this one out again.

This one is the Emboss Resist Technique. If you are not familiar with it, Stamp your images in Versamark on white card and then heat emboss in White Embossing Powder. Sponge over the card using your chosen colours. I have used Tempting Turquoise, Elegant Eggplant and Bermuda Bay. Once you have inked the card, rub over the card with a tissue to wipe off the excess ink on the embossed parts and you will see your images “POP” even more. It’s quite magic.

I finished if off by tying around some Thick White Twine then layering it onto Perfect Plum card mat. I found that a better match than using the other colours that I sponged with. It was then layered on to a Thick Whisper White card base. Just a note too: I stamped my sentiment from Tin of Cards onto the card before stamping any of the Paisleys so I knew where to position them.

Hope you like these cards?

Now off to Amberlee’s blog HERE. Enjoy your little Global trip. 🙂

If you get lost along the way then here are the blogs to visit. (If the links aren’t working immediately just be patient and come and see again soon. Also you may wish to use Google Translate if you haven’t got a Translate tab on your computer).

Elizabeth Green

Alexe Guillemette

Jenny Hayward – You are here 🙂

Amberlee Batchelor

Jenny

Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

THE HOLIDAY CATALOGUE IS NOW LIVE!!!

September 1, 2016September 1, 2016 Jenny Hayward

Woo Hoo! I am excited! You can view the Holiday Catalogue Online NOW – if you haven’t already seen it. Here is the link below and I will add it to the side bar as well. AND, if you want a little preview of some of the exciting new products, check the video out below.

You can head HERE to download the catalogue.

If you want your own copy of the catalogue sent to you, then ask me. 🙂

For your viewing pleasure, check this video out HERE.

Later today I am going to share some projects for our International Blog Hop so make sure you come back and visit.

cards, Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

CHRISTMAS THOUGHTFUL BRANCHES!

August 31, 2016August 31, 2016 Jenny Hayward

Today I am going to show you a couple of Christmas cards with the Thoughtful Branches set. You can see just how versatile this set is. A set for so many different occasions.

Here is the first one. I CASED this from Pinterest but changed the colours.

I have used Emerald Envy for the card mat and for the tree branches. I will say it was a little tricky lining up the branches with the trunk. Thank goodness for clear stamps!! But it took a couple of goes.

Just a tip: Stamp the tree trunk first. (this one is in Early Espresso). Then ink up your branches and hold it over the trunk. Just move the stamp around until you have lined up a few of the tree branches with the branches on the trunk. I started at the bottom of the branches and worked up the tree. Have a practice on scrap card if you like. I did fill in a couple of leaves with the marker because I missed, but hey! you wouldn’t have known if I didn’t tell you. 😉

I did try to stamp the branches first and then stamp in the trunk but I think it is much easier to stamp the trunk first. Have a play and see what works for you.

The sentiment is cut from Gold Foil Sheets with the Christmas Greetings Thinlits.

The next card is one I CASED from my friend Leonie when we had a stamp day. I think this was CASED off Pinterest.

The tree is cut from Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper. I hope you can see the sparkle. The ground and the 3 trees are stamped in Versamark and then Heat embossed in White Embossing Powder on to a piece of Whisper White just a little smaller than your card base.

The sentiment is from the Merriest Wishes set (coming out TOMORROW in the Holiday Catalogue!) I stamped it on scrap white and heat embossed it, then just flagged the ends with scissors. I have to say this was the first time I had used the Copper Embossing Powder. WOW! I think it is more like Rose Gold. I may have ordered it now!! 😉

So are you convinced you NEED this set yet? I am sure you have seen lots of samples around. Today is the last day to order it but we have been told by Stampin’ Up! there are still some supplies left so they will be available until sold out. SO, go and get your set now!!

If you are in Australia you can order directly from my store HERE. Please use the HOST Code: AEA9A3PT

Tomorrow the Holiday Catalogue goes live. I am excited to share more projects from this catalogue. Join me later tomorrow as I am taking part in a Global Blog Hop showcasing projects from this catalogue. Can’t wait!

Have a happy day,

Jenny

cards, Stampin' Up!

HAVE YOU GOT THE THOUGHTFUL BRANCHES BUNDLE YET??

August 30, 2016August 30, 2016 Jenny Hayward

Time is running out to get this gorgeous set. Tomorrow is the last day. Don’t miss out because I am telling you, you will be sorry. Don’t come to me on Thursday asking to order it. You know what I am going to say!! 🙂

So, grab it now. You can get just the stamps or just the dies but why not get the bundle and save 10%. ($92.50 AUS)

You can order it by emailing me or ordering Online at my store HERE. If you order online please use the Host Code: AEA9A3PT

Also, if you order from me you will receive a PDF of some gorgeous projects PLUS get 2 Loyalty VIS points.

Here are a few cards that I have made recently. You might have seen a glimpse of these on earlier posts.

This first one was CASED off Pinterest. I added some stamping down the side with the tree top stamp and added some twine on the side. I think this would be a good masculine card.

This next one was inspired by one on Pinterest. I embossed the background with the Fluttering Embossing Folder and added some Melon Mambo Twine. The doily is the retired ones.

For this next one, I have sponged the card and stamped the trees.

To create this, you can cut a square from scrap paper to form a window. Then lay this window piece over your white card to create a mask. Then sponge your colours over it. I have used Soft Sky for the top section and Pear Pizzazz on the bottom section. Before removing your mask stamp the trees in Early Espresso.

I heat embossed the greeting in gold Embossing Powder.

You might have seen this version around your blog travels. I wanted to make it myself. I stamped the flower head/tree top stamp onto Marina Mist card with the Dapper Denim. (I think it was those colours!).

Tomorrow I have some Christmas cards for you. Come back and visit and check them out.

Have a great day/night,

Jenny x

Catalogues, Christmas, Classes, Stampin' Up!

PEOPLE FROM THE ‘GONG, IT’S TIME TO START YOUR CHRISTMAS CREATING!

August 28, 2016 Jenny Hayward

The Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalogue starts THIS WEEK! (THURSDAY) Exciting! This is an absolutely fantastic catalogue. You are going to love it. If you have already seen it you know what I am talking about.

If you are in the Wollongong area then you can see – and play with some of the fun new products at my Holiday Catalogue Review this coming weekend.

Here are the deets.

WHEN: Friday 2nd September 7.30pm
or
Saturday 3^rd September at 2pm

WHERE: My studio, East Corrimal

COST: $10

Includes Afternoon Tea, a card or 2 to make, Giveaways and of course the Holiday Catalogue.

PLEASE RSVP: by Thursday 1^st.

Seats are filling up fast, so be quick to reply. 🙂

Can’t make it but you would love a catalogue??

Ask me to send you one. I can send them anywhere in Australia.

Jenny

Catalogues, Christmas, Stampin' Up!

THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS – CHOIR OF ANGELS!

August 25, 2016August 25, 2016 Jenny Hayward

I was playing with some new products from the 2016 Holiday Catalogue yesterday. I even got my colouring happening!! I wanted to try this new set the ‘Wonder of Christmas’. There is not a lot around with this set yet but I am sure there will be soon. It is really sweet and I love the words in it too. I will show you the set below. Here is the card first.

I had in mind to do a choir of Angels. This is a standard size card so I could only fit 3 but I am sure there were lots more Angels around right!! 🙂 I stamped an Angel on Thick Whisper White card with StazOn and coloured it with the Aquapainter and Inkpads. I then cut it out and layed it onto a Whisper White card mat so I could see where to place the other Angels. I stamped 2 other Angels in Smoky Slate on to the Whisper White card.

The little stars in the set were stamped in Soft Sky on to the White card also. This was adhered to a Cherry Cobbler card base. The sentiment was stamped in Memento Black. The Angel was raised up off the card with Dimensionals. The card was finished off with some Rhinestones and I added a little Wink of Stella on the wings but you can’t notice that too much.

What do you think?

It’s a great set. Here is a little sneak for you.

It’s not long now until you can order from this Holiday Catalogue. I think you are going to love it. Don’t forget, if you still haven’t got hold of one yet and you are in Australia, let me know and I can get one sent off in the post for you.

Thanks for visiting.

Jenny

Stampin' Up!

PRICES NOW DISCOUNTED FOR MY RETIRED ITEMS!

August 23, 2016 Jenny Hayward

I forgot to tell you in my last post. I have now reduced the prices of my retired items. I want them cleared out. I am taking an additional 10% off the listed prices.

Head to the RETIRED PRODUCTS FOR SALE PAGE at the top of this blog and you will find the links. Let me know if you would like any of the items.

Jenny

Personal Ramblings, Stampin' Up!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!

August 22, 2016August 22, 2016 Jenny Hayward

It’s my Stampin’ Up! Birthday today. 8 years ago I joined Stampin’ Up! Back then I was joining to get a great discount of these awesome products, hopefully earn a little income along the way and it gave me an excuse to craft away my day!! Hehe!! Now while I love the discount and the free products I get, the best part is all the friends I have made. Along with my local customers and friends, I have friends now from all over the world that I wouldn’t have known if I hadn’t become part of this great big family.

So I am celebrating all my new found friends. Thanks for coming a part of my life. You are very special to me and I mean that. xx

To many more fun years of creating – and hopefully inspiring you. Thanks for visiting me. I know there are hundreds of Stampin’ Up! blogs around. So I appreciate you taking the time to visit me. I hope that when you visit you might feel inspired and maybe encouraged. I hope to brighten your day.

Do comment and say Hello. Tell me where you are from. I love to hear from you.

Thanks again,

Jenny x