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PRETTY FLORALS “LEFTOVER” CARD

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Jenny Hayward

Well that sounds exciting doesn’t it?? A Leftovers Card. It can be good to use those little Leftover bits though.

I was making a card for someone on the weekend. It just wasn’t working for them I thought. I put that idea aside and pulled out some “leftover” bits to get a card together for my card stash. (I will get back to the special card later). So, this card came together with mostly “leftovers”.

I had a large flower and the edging and also a leaf from a previous project that I didn’t use. I just diecut some extra leaves and added it to the flower. I added some ink to highlight the flower. These were with the Pretty Florals Dies.

I had a piece of white card with a sentiment stamped already so cut it down to fit. This sentiment is from the Notes and Totes Bundle. I already had the embossed white with the Distressed Tile Embossing Folder so I added strips on each side of the paper.

Here is the card.

So leftovers can be handy sometimes so pull them out and have fun creating with them.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

Need some supplies and you are in Australia? I would love to serve you. Head to my store -> HERE OR contact me directly.

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STAMPIN’ UP! NATURAL BOTANICALS IN SOFT SEA FOAM

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 Jenny Hayward

This was the first time I have played with the Stampin’ Up! Natural Botanicals Stamp Set. I received this set months ago. It was a bonus pick during the second month of Sale-A-Bration. So it was so good to get it for Free!

This is a reverse stamp set. Which means you can stamp with either side. There is the detailed image then flip the stamp over. Some of the solid images will “fill” in the detail. Keep in mind though that some stamps when reversed will stamp the opposite way. But you can use them on their own.

Here we have the card in Soft Sea Foam. I love this soft green colour.

The Soft Sea Foam card mat was embossed with the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder.

Having the heat embossed sentiment on black gives the card a POP. The words are from the Simply Said Stamp Set.

This is the Stamp Set.

If you are in Australia and would like this set or any other Stampin’ Up! Products I would love to help you. You can head to my store -> HERE Or Contact me Directly.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

cards, Catalogues

A BEACHY CARD WITH THE NOTES AND TOTES BUNDLE ~

June 5, 2025 Jenny Hayward

I have recently got the Notes and Totes Bundle. I have seen so many cute cards with this one. So I had a play this week.

This was one of the first cards I made with it. I will say it took a little bit to see how the little tote worked. And when I came to make a little tote without a card I was uncertain with that. But that one is for another day and I will share some tips.

For now this cute card. It gives you those Beach Day Vibes.

The actual Tote is created with the Nests of Winter Paper. (Did you know that was still current??). The pattern works well for a Tote.

You then Diecut the little pieces – the straps and handles and base for the Tote, then you have the “cream tube” and the water bottle. Then assembling the sunglasses. I had a couple of attempts working out those. (That will be for another day too).

For the “sand” I tore a strip of Crumb Cake card then stamped the “dotted” stamp over it.

This is the Notes and Totes Bundle.

You can see it more Online -> HERE.

If you would like to order and you are in Australia I would love to help you get this or any other products for your crafting. I send out a little special surprise as a Thank You.

TO ORDER:

Head to the link just above or Contact me directly.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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A SUITE DEAL WITH 50% OFF SECOND ITEM FOR SUITES ~

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 Jenny Hayward

Have you got any of the Suites or products from the Suites on your Wish List??

From 3rd – 30th June buy one Suite or Suite Products and receive 50% off any other Suite Products.

You can see all the Product Suites -> HERE.

Some points to keep in mind.

All available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalogue and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off.
When you shop the sale, the 50% off discount will apply to the lower-priced item (for example, if you buy a suite collection and a stamp set from a suite, the suite would be full price, and the stamp set would be 50% off).
Suite collections are available if all items are in stock; if all items are not in stock, you can still shop the available suite products.
You don’t have to buy a suite and suite products all from the same suite collection for the discount to apply. You can buy any suite products from any suite.
The discount will appear in your cart once you’ve added two items within the sale parameters to your cart.
Products are available only while supplies last.

So what are you waiting for? I don’t remember any type of promotion like this before.

Check it all out -> HERE.

If you need some sweet Suite products (or any other products) and you are in Australia I would love to help you. Head to my store link just above OR Contact me directly.

Happy Suite Shopping,

Jenny

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SUNDAY SUITES WITH CELEBRATORY SIPS SUITE ~

June 1, 2025 Jenny Hayward

Bring a little Cheers To You for this Sunday with this Sunday Suites – The Celebratory Sips Suite.

Mix up those favourite drinks and add a little garnish or a fancy umbrella to the top and you’re away. And they are Lo-Cal and Low Alcoholic too. This suite could make up some fun cards for any occasion.

This is the Celebratory Sips Suite.

The Celebratory Sips Suite includes –

The Cheers and Sips Bundle (Stamps and Dies) Photopolymer
The Glass and Gardens Embossing Folder
The Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper (12″x12)
Gold Strips 1cm (3/8″) Mesh Ribbon 9.1m (10 Yards) 1cm wide (3/8″)
Holographic Resin Dots (190 pieces – 4mm, 5mm 6mm)

This is the Cheers and Sips Bundle.

The Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper.

Aren’t they fun colours and the prints could be used for so many occasions. It features fruit, flowers and summer-inspired drinks. The colours in the papers are – Berry Burst, Blackberry Bliss, Bubble Bath, Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Old Olive, Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger.

The Glass and Garden Embossing Folder.

This is a 2 pack set. You can see the embossing on some of the cards below.

So let’s see some samples with this suite. These are created by Stampin’ Up! artists.

This one going for a different look with potted plants.

Fussy cut the drinks from the paper and create your own row of drinks on a slim line card.

Cheers to you with an embossed background with the mbossing folder.

Another Cheers with watercoloured glasses.

Who would you know that would like a card with a mix of drinks.

You can see this suite more Online -> HERE.

If you are in Australia and need this suite or any other products I would love to help you. You can order at that link above OR Contact me Directly.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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FRAMED PRETTY FLORALS CARD – SAME BUT DIFFERENT!

May 30, 2025 Jenny Hayward

I have been playing a lot with the Pretty Florals Bundle. I have shared some different ones already. These 2 cards are very similar. There are just some variations.

They have the same paper, the Florals in Bloom Paper, and I have created the black frames to really highlight the flowers. You might be able to tell the differences though.

The one with the Fresh Freesia flowers is using the larger diecut flower and the outline edge. I sponged over a little Fresh Freesia ink to add some extra definition. This one is on a Fresh Freesia Card Base. The sentiment is from the Simply Said Stamp Set and diecut with the Mixed Labels Dies. We made this one in our class last week using the Pretty Florals Bundle.

The other one is with the small pink flowers. The flowers are in Pretty In Pink and the little edges, (Not sure what you would call them) are in the Strawberry Slush. This one has a Pretty In Pink Card Base. The sentiment on this one is from the Stippled Roses Stamp Set I think.

So which one do you prefer?

This is a great bundle. I have had a lot of fun creating with it.

If you are in Australia need supplies for your crafting I would love to help you. You can stop by my store Online -> HERE or contact me directly.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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SPARKLE WITH THE BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES ~

May 28, 2025 Jenny Hayward

Back to more Butterfly cards. I have used the Beautiful Butterflies a lot!

This was one of the cards we made at class last week for my Card Buffet. It’s simple but with the diecut butterfly shape cut in paper it adds an extra element. The paper is from the Mixed Media Florals Paper. Then a little sparkle in Glimmer Paper was added. Got to love a sparkly, fluttery butterfly!

The wavy Embossed background gives a look of movement for the butterfly too. The Soft Waves Embossing Folder is a great versatile Folder. You don’t have to just use it for wavy seas.

The sentiment is from the Labeled With Love Stamp Set.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

If you need supplies and you are in Australia I would love to help you get those crafty goodies. You can stop by my store -> HERE OR Contact me directly. I am happy to help you out.

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SWEET SUNDAY WITH PARTY PANDAS STAMP SET ~

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025 Jenny Hayward

I am loving pandas at the moment. They are so cute and clumsy. I remembered the Party Pandas Stamp Set. I sold mine some time ago after it retired. I was sad about that. It is such a cute set.

BUT, I received a new set on Mother’s Day last weekend. I was excited. So I spent Mother’s Day afternoon creating with it. These are the cards I came up with.

On the Left Hand Card, I used the Soft Waves Embossing Folder. The rectangle is diecut with one of the Textured Notes Dies. The Thinking of You is from the With You In Mind Stamp Set.

On the Right Hand Card the paper is from the Mixed Media Florals Pack.

I think I will have a bit of fun creating with these Pandas.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

Are you in Australia and need some crafting supplies? I would love to help you. You can head to my store -> HERE to order. OR Contact me directly.

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2025-2027 IN COLOR COMPARISONS + FREE CHART~

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 Jenny Hayward

The new In Colors are out now. You might have seen them. If not Welcome to the 2025-2027 In Colors.

The In Colors are quite a mix of tones this year I will say. You have the bright Darling Duckling and Timid Tiger. Also the returning Strawberry Slush. Then the more neutral colours of Cloud Cover and Secret Sea.

What is your favourite?

I have used Secret Sea a bit already. It’s not so blue as Night of Navy and not dark and heavy as Black. It seems to work well with many colours.

Each year I like to do a Comparison with other Stampin’ Up! Colours.

They are all comparing to current colours except for including Mint Macaron.

Would you like to have a PDF version of this yourself? I am gifting you all this so you can refer back to it often.

You can head -> HERE to Download one yourself.

Cloud Cover Update –

The Cloud Cover Ink Pad has had some issues with the colour being stable. Since Stampin’ Up! pride themselves in quality this has been unacceptable despite all the workings around. As a result Stampin’ Up! have decided to remove the Cloud Cover Ink Pad. The colour will still be available in Cardstock, Markers and Ink Refill. If you wish to still have an Ink Pad perhaps get a Mini Ink Spot and use the refill to create your own. I have heard some demonstrators ink up the Secret Sea and stamp it off before stamping to create a very close match.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

Are you in Australia and need supplies for your crafting? I would love to help you out. You can stop by my store -> HERE OR Contact me directly.

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STAMPIN’ UP! PRETTY FLORALS AND FLORALS IN BLOOM ~

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 Jenny Hayward

Sometimes you make a card and you are really not sure. You keep looking at it and wonder. There is something not quite right. This was one of those cards. I’m just not sure.

I thought I would show you anyway. It’s the first card I made with the new Pretty Florals Bundle and working with the new 2025 In Colors. Something just wasnt working for me.

I CASED the layout of a card from a recent catalogue by Stampin’ Up! artists. That looked really nice but it just didn’t seem to work with this one. That’s ok though. It happens.

Here we have the card.