Tag: A Stamping Journey

cards, Challenges, Online Exclusives, Techniques

FRIENDLY FOLIAGE FOR THE COLOUR INKSPIRATIONS CHALLENGE 212 ~

Jenny Hayward

I had a little time over the weekend to play “Just Because”. Which was fun! I don’t often get that chance. So I had a go at this week’s Colour Inkspirations Challenge 212. It has been a while since I have played along with this.

The Colours were Golden Glow, Crisp Canteloupe, Barely Blush and Lost Lagoon.

It was a bit hard with these colours. I don’t have the Stampin’ Blends or the Ink Refills in these colours or any patterned paper. So I went with the Ink Pads. We are creative people. We can work with what we have right?? 😆

I thought I would go with the “smooshing” technique. I dabbed the ink pads in random places over the large Clear Block. If you don’t have that you could use a piece of acetate. Or if really desparate grab a plate.

I then lightly spritzed the inked block with water and moved the block around a little. Then lay some watercolour paper on to the clear block and pressed over the back of the paper. Voila! It worked ok. The fun thing with this is you could put another piece of paper over and create a second one too as there was enough ink to work it.

I used the Friendly Foliage stamp set and dies. And embossed the Lost Lagoon Card mat with the new Textured Tree Rings Embossing Folder for a subtle background. The sentiment was heat embossed in Gold for a little class.

There is time to play along too if you would like to. It’s good to stretch our creativity. You can find the challenges -> HERE (on Facebook).

Happy Crafting this week with whatever makes your heart happy.

Have a great week,

Jenny

cards, Catalogues

STAMPIN’ UP! SCENIC COAST – HOPE ALL THINGS WONDERFUL ARE HEADED YOUR WAY ~

Jenny Hayward

I have been playing with the Scenic Coast Suite this past week. I have lots to share with you over the coming week or 2. So let’s take a trek.

In the Sunset Coast Dies I particularly liked the Circle shaped die. It is different to anything we have had and I think there is lots you can do with it.

It’s a simple card really. Cut a piece of one of the beautiful handpainted prints. Add that to a card mat and then add to the White Card Base.

The sentiment is from the Sending Salutations Stamp Set.

Check back for more with this set in the next coming days if you would like more inspiration with this bundle. I have lots more to add.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

If you need supplies for your own crafting and you are in Australia I would love to help you out. You can contact me directly OR head to my store -> HERE.

cards, Catalogues, Stampin' Up!, Techniques, Tutorials, Videos

5 MINUTES, 5 DAYS, 5 WAYS WITH THE OPULENT OASIS BUNDLE – DAY 1

Jenny Hayward

I’m bringing you a new series this week. 5 Minutes, 5 Days, 5 Ways with the Opulent Oasis Bundle. Small bitesize videos to help inspire you when creating with this bundle. But if you don’t have this bundle you might just be able to create these with other stamps/dies you have.

In this video I show you how to use the new Impressions Mat. The mat helps give a little more “puffiness” to the Impressions Dies.

Here is the video for you to follow along.

These are the cards I showed how to make.

Which colour do you like – the Crisp Canteloupe or the Strawberry Slush?

Be sure to check back with the other videos this week as I share more with this Bundle.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

cards, Onstage, Stampin' Up!, swaps, Techniques, Tutorials, Videos

ONE SHEET WONDER STYLE WITH THE STAMPIN’ UP! GEARS AND TEXTURES ~

Jenny Hayward

I can finally share these cards with you – and the video. It’s been a busy time over the last few weeks so it has been hard to get time to share them.

These are One Sheet Wonder Style cards. They are so easy to create. Make 4 cards all in one go. Some simple random stamping and cut. Add then add to Card Bases and Card Mats and add diecut pieces and you are done. Oh and add a sentiment too.

These were the cards I created as Swaps for Onstage last month so they were quick to make a lot. I have put together a video to show you how it is done. A written Tutorial will be sent out to my newsletter subscribers tomorrow.

You could use any stamps and dies for this idea – Flowers, Butterflies, Seashells. Use what you have.

Here is the video to follow along.

Follow along. I hope you get to make them.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

cards, Product of the Month, Stampin' Up!

EYELET BLOOMS DIE FOR APRIL PRODUCT OF THE MONTH ~

Jenny Hayward

It’s a new month which means a new Product of the Month. Have you seen it?

For April it is the Eyelet Blooms Die. It is so pretty. It is one full die piece with delicate details over it. You can create focal detail to the front of your projects. You can gently lift some of the flower petals up. You could also snip those little flowers off to add to the card.

The Eyelet Blooms Die measures 11.1 x 15.2 cm Or 4 3/8″ x 6″.

Let’s see some projects made with this die by Stampin’ Up! Artists.

This one below add leaves from another die set to add extra elements. It is really sweet.

Even just use part of the diecut for a different addition.

So the question is – How does the Product of the Month work?

You can receive the Product of the Month item when your order reaches over the qualified level. In Australia it is $125. Pay an additional $9 and select that item.

$9 is a pretty good value for a detailed die like this.

If you need supplies yourself and would love this (Or choose any other of the Product of the Month items available) then you can head to my store -> HERE. Or contact me and I can help you out.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

cards, Catalogues, Online Exclusives

STAMPIN’ UP! LOVELY ARRANGEMENTS BUNDLE WITH THE LOVELY BLOSSOMS PAPER

Jenny Hayward

Some new crafty products start tomorrow (Tues. 6th January). I have been having lots of crafty fun with these particular ones.

This is the Lovely Arrangements Bundle with the Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper. The flowers are easy to colour but for this one I stamped them in the Secret Sea Ink and diecut them and layered them over the card front.

These ones will be available as Online Exclusives. There is so much more starting tomorrow too that I can’t wait to share with you including the January – April Mini Catalogue.

Stay tuned for more.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

cards, Catalogues, Christmas

SWEET SUNDAY WITH A BLUE ELF – AND SOME STENCILLING…

Jenny Hayward

Sweet Sunday. It’s a cute blue elf wishing you a Merry Christmas.

This is with the Festive Friends Bundle. The elf was coloured with the Stampin’ Blends and I diecut the trees and the snowflake from the die set. The Misty Moonlight card mat was embossed with the Peaceful Greenery Embossing Folder.

I have been wanting to do more with stencilling too so I pulled out the retired Linked Together Masks to give them a go. Not quite the effect I was going for but I think it works ok perhaps. I was wanting a little more contrast between the light blue and the darker blue highlights.

I added a strip of the Peaceful Garden Paper which I had torn the top edge of and layed it on the White card before diecutting with one of the rectangles from the Textured Notes Dies. Then I adhered the strip down and added it to the card with Dimensionals.

The Festive Friends set is a cute one with this elf and santa and the snowman. I think I haved used it quite a lot this Christmas for those cute cards.

You can see it more -> HERE.

Hope your Christmas cards are coming together well.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

cards, Catalogues, Christmas, Online Exclusives

‘TIS THE SEASON WITH THE STAMPIN’ UP! ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS BUNDLE ~

Jenny Hayward

One with the Stampin’ Up! Ornamental Christmas Bundle today.

'Tis the Season with the Stampin' Up! Ornamental Christmas Bundle

Do you add texture on your cards? There are different types of texture here. The embossed background, gold detailed star diecut and some soft satin ribbon. And of course add the bling. Adding the texture adds extra dimension and interest on a card so it is not so flat looking.

If one of your cards is not quite looking right or looking a little flat maybe see how you can add some texture as some type of element. It will make a big difference.

This is the Ornamental Christmas Bundle I have used.

You can see it more -> HERE.

Happy Christmas Creating,

Jenny

cards, Techniques, Tutorials, Videos

FLIP IT FUN FOLD CARD + VIDEO

Jenny Hayward

Today’s video is a Flip It card. I don’t know what it’s actual name is but that’s what I call it. I’m going to show you how.

This is the card.

The front panel stands up when you Flip It.

Then when it lays flat.

It is a little larger than a standard card so you may need to make an envelope to fit or give it directly to your special person. You may want to explain how it flips too so they can see the fun of it (and give you a WOW!)

I used the cute Festive Friends Stamps and Dies. You can create this for any occasion whether it is Christmas or Birthday or some other special event.

Here is the video to create your own Or head straight to my Youtube.

Hope you get to make one. As always I will send the writtent tutorial to my Newsletter Subscribers next week. I send out a Tutorial each week. If you would like to receive my Tutorials then you can subscribe to them. The Tab is on the Right Hand Side Bar on my blog.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

If you need supplies and you are in Australia I would love to help you get them. You can stop by my Store -> HERE or Contact me Directly.

cards, Catalogues, Online Exclusives, Stampin' Up!

SUNFLOWERS EMBOSSING FOLDER WITH THE NESTS OF WINTER PAPER!

Jenny Hayward

More with the Sunflowers Embossing Folder.

This time embossing on some patterned paper. You can try any but I have used the Nests of Winter Paper with a wood-grain look.

It gives a rustic look with this paper. I was wondering now if I should have distressed the edges of the paper to give it a more rustic look??

The Sunflowers were coloured with the Ink Pads and Daubers and the sentiment from the Bright Borders Stamp Set. Which I see is on the Last Chance lists … I diecut this with one of the Mixed Labels Dies. Another one on the list … Be quick if you want to grab these ones.

Have you got the Sunflowers Embossing Folder yet?? It is so versatile and I have to say really fun to work with.

If you are in Australia and need some crafting supplies I would love to help you get them. You can Order Online in my store -> HERE OR Contact me directly.

Happy Crafting.

Jenny