A Stamping Journey

PARTY PUFFINS FOR FRESHLY MADE SKETCHES #493

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 Jenny Hayward

I had a little play yesterday just because. 🙂

I pulled out the Party Puffin stamp set and created a card for the Freshly Made Sketches #493 challenge this week. It’s been a while since I have played.

This is the sketch to play along with.

Here is my card.

I coloured the puffins with the Stampin’ Blends. They were a lot of fun to colour.

The background piece is using the Hydrangea Hill Mercury Glass Designer Acetate.

Why not join in with the sketch yourself. Even if you don’t add it to the challenge it’s a great sketch to have a go at.

Head to the Freshly Made Sketches blog -> HERE.

If you need any of your stamping supplies and you are in Australia then I would love to assist you if you don’t have a demonstrator yourself. Drop me an email at jghayward@yahoo.com or phone 0439 844574.

You can stop by my store -> HERE.

Have a great day,

Jenny

Stampin' Up!

SUNDAY SUITES – ELEGANTLY SAID SUITE!

July 11, 2021July 10, 2021 Jenny Hayward

Sunday Suites. I have a very gorgeous suite to share with you today. Well it is actually elegant – Elegantly Said Suite.

Let’s see it.

Here is the complete Elegantly Said Suite Collection.

The Simply Elegant Suite Collection includes –
* Elegantly Said Stamp Set
* Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper
* Simply Elegant Trim
* Elegant Tag Punch

The Elegantly Said Bundle has the lovely stamp set with sentiments for those special occasions and the Elegant Tag Punch has such a unique style.

But what about this gorgeous Simple Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper. The designs have copper, gold and silver foiling. This will make such “elegant” projects for any special occasion.

Here are some gorgeous creations created by Stampin’ Up! artists.

… and another one.

In Australia? Any of these gorgeous products are available in my store. Grab them now.

Shop ->HERE. If ordering online please use the Host Code – VMWWGAAU

Or contact me directly and I can help you with your order. Phone me on 0439 844574 or email me at jghayward@yahoo.com

Happy Sunday,

Jenny

cards, Personal Ramblings

A VERY SPECIAL WEDDING CARD WITH THE ARTISTIC DIES!

July 10, 2021July 10, 2021 Jenny Hayward

I can finally share this card now. This was a very special wedding card to make for my son and his new wife who recently were married.

It’s a simple card but that’s my style. 🙂 But the shine on it was beautiful. Sadly you can’t quite capture that in a photo.

I used the Pearlescent Specialty Paper to diecut the flower using the Artistic Dies. Sadly this paper is not available now. It gives such a beautiful shimmer. I hope you can see that in the photo below.

Cinnamon Cider was used for the card mat as that was a close match to the Bridesmaids dresses. The sentiment from Last a Lifetime (retired) was Heat Embossed with Copper Embossing Powder.

For the inside I used a piece of the Pearlescent Specialty Paper to add some shine. I used the Saddle Brown Stazon to stamp the sentiment and flower as it was a shiny surface.

How cool though! The flower from the Last A Lifetime stamp set matched so well with the diecut flower from the Artistic Dies.

I have to share a photo of the happy couple right. 🙂 We haven’t got the professional photos yet. This is just one of my happy snaps. There was just so much happiness and smiles on the day.

Below is Josh and Claire and my daughter Carlie who was one of the bridesmaids with her boyfriend James.

Ok. Now I have indulged you I will be back with more inspiration soon.

Have a great day,

Jenny

Stampin' Up!, Techniques

WEDNESDAY’S WOW! #125 – STAMP WITH YOUR BLOCKS!

July 7, 2021July 6, 2021 Jenny Hayward

Wednesday’s WOW! #125 – Why not stamp with your clear blocks.

You might have tried this. I have to say I used to do this a while back to create some cool backgrounds but I forgot about it. I was reminded of this from Stampin’ Up! recently.

Use any size block. Try different ones even on the same card.

These project were created by Stampin’ Up! They have used the same stamp set (The Biggest Wish) in other languages too on these card.

Simply tap your block lightly on the inkpad and press on to your card. It will be patchy but that’s part of the fun effect.

If you want a multi coloured effect, ink up part of the block in one colour and the other part in another colour. Or ink it up all in one colour and sponge the edges or other areas on the block. You can lightly spritz the block with water too to give another different effect. Be sure to stamp this on Shimmery White card or Watercolor card if you are using the water.

Have fun with it.

Have a great day,

Jenny

cards, Stampin' Up!, Techniques, Videos

CELEBRATE SUNFLOWERS EMBOSS RESIST CARDS!

July 5, 2021July 4, 2021 Jenny Hayward

Last post I shared a video with the Emboss Resist Technique using the lovely Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set. I thought I would share the second card with you that I showed right at the end. Hope you caught that one.

Here they are.

The Daffodil Delight card was created in the video and I showed the unfinished Granny Apple Green/Bermuda Bay.

What one do you like the best? I would love to know. I have to say the Granny Apple Green one is quite striking.

If you missed the video head back to the last post and catch it or it is now on Youtube. (Be sure to subscribe to my Youtube channel so you can catch the videos I share).

I hope you have a go at it. Send me email with your version. I would love to see.

Happy Stamping,

Jenny

cards, Stampin' Up!, Techniques, Videos

EMBOSS RESIST WITH A WATERY SPLASH + VIDEO!

July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 Jenny Hayward

Our Friday Flicks Video today I’m sharing a card with the Emboss Resist Technique. You might have tried it but we are stepping it up.

I am using the Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set. Those large sunflowers is so striking with it.

The video is now on YouTube or you can watch it here. Be sure to stay to the end to see a different colour variation.

Here is the card I made from the video.

Any of the products are available to order in my store -> HERE.

Or you can contact me directly.

If you try this technique why don’t you share it with me. Email me at jghayward@yahoo.com

Have a great day,

Jenny

Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

SELECT GORGEOUS PAPERS AT 15% OFF IN JULY!

July 2, 2021July 1, 2021 Jenny Hayward

During July Stampin’ Up! have 15% off select papers. This is AWESOME!

Grab one pack or more. Share a pack with some friends. Just grab some of this paper while you can this month when it is reduced.

If you love your Stampin’ Up! Papers you will love to grab some of these at 15% off.

Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper Sale is on 1st July to 2nd August.

Let me tell you my favourites that are included in the sale.

You’re A Peach Designer Series Paper.

Check out what you can do with this “peachy” paper. (Courtesy of Stampin’ Up!)

Tidings of Christmas Designer Series Paper Get ready for Christmas

What about some Christmas designs with this paper.
(Projects courtesy Stampin’ Up!)

Below is all the select papers on Sale this month.

All of them reduced to $17 except for In Good Taste pack which is reduced to $31.45.

Check the papers close up in my store -> HERE.

TO ORDER

Shop in my store at the above link. Please use the Host Code: VMWWGAAU

OR

Contact me directly and I can help you with your order.
Phone 0439 844574 or Email jghayward@yahoo.com

Happy Shopping,

Jenny

Stampin' Up!

FINAL DAYS FOR THE LAST CHANCE ITEMS!

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 Jenny Hayward

It’s the last days for these items from the 2021 Mini Catalogue. Some will be leaving forever…

It all ends this Wednesday 30th June.

Some items are at 50% off.

Just some of the Last Chance items you will see.

Handsomely Suited Bundle ($83.50). This will be continuing in the Annual Catalogue but not as a Bundle. Get it now and save 10%.

Tranquil Thoughts Bundle $91.75. You can buy the stamps and dies individually and actually save money. 🙂

Treasures of Life stamp set (reduced to $32)

Always in my Heart Bundle $87.25

Many Paper packs Papers reduced to $12

Sand and Sea Paper.

Flowering Vine Dies. Reduced to $34. 50% off.

Curvy Dies. Reduced to $25. 50% off.

The Curvy Stamp set is reduced too by 50%. Don’t miss this one as well.

Be sure to check them all out.

Head to my store to shop -> HERE

Please use the Host Code: R3RKJZNW (Australian residents only)

Or you can contact me directly on 0439 844574

Any questions please don’t hesitate to ask me,

Happy Shopping but be quick!

Jenny

cards, Stampin' Up!

ARTISTICALLY INKED – INCOLOR SPLOTCHES!

June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 Jenny Hayward

Playing with the Artistically Inked stamps and dies recently. I thought it would be fun to create a card with the 2021 Incolors and the “splotch” stamp. Well that’s what I am calling it anyway.

Just a tip when you want to stamp this – Stamp the top one and the bottom one first. Just have them off the edge a little. Then you can fill the centre section with the other 3 colours. It is a little easier to evenly space them.

I have made a few cards with this gorgeous bundle and I will share more with you soon.

Happy Stamping,

Jenny

In Australia? Any of your Stampin’ Up! supplies can be found in my store -> HERE.

Don’t forget to check out the Last Chance list when you are there. Some great discounts and there is less than one week to go with them.

Stampin' Up!

ONE LAST PLAY WITH THE PRETTY FINE ART FLORAL PAPER – AND A DESIGN TIP!

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 Jenny Hayward

The 2021 Mini Catalogue is nearly ending. There are so many pretty papers in this catalogue. I’m a bit sad about them leaving. (Right now many of the retiring papers are reduced though).

I pulled out the Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper last weekend for one last play with it. I had some “bits” so wanted to use them.

Here is one of the cards I created.

I will say this took a while to finish. I couldn’t get the front together properly. Everything I added got lost in the paper but I didn’t want to cover too much of it.

Here’s a tip: When you have a busy background add some Vellum to soften it. For this card I added a Vellum Diecut rectangle cut from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.

Notice the paper? I cut the paper a little smaller and cut a section off. Then separated the 2 pieces just for something a little different.