Christmas – Page 6 – A Stamping Journey

ORNAMENT TAGS!

October 21, 2010 Jenny Hayward

I have been having fun creating this week. I can’t show you everything yet. That will have to wait until next week. What I can show you are these little tags I have been making. They are so quick to make. You can whip up a number of these in no time ready to adorn your gifts this Christmas. I have put together a simple tutorial to show you how they are done.

These are little tags using the set “Delightful Decorations” and the matching ornament punch. It is so great there is a matching punch for this set. I don’t think I could be bothered cutting them out!

What you will need:

Stamps: Delightful Decorations (121502)

Ornament Extra Large Punch (119847)

Whisper White Cardstock

Real Red Ink

Adhesive Rhinestones (119246)

1/8” (3.2mm) Real Red Taffeta Ribbon

1. Cut Cardstock 10cmx6cm. Score on long side at 5cm and fold on score lines.

2. Ink Ornament Stamp from Delightful Decorations in Real Red ink. Line stamp up over piece of card so tip of ornament hangs just over the edge of the folded card. Stamp image.

3. Place card into ornament punch. Line up image in the window. Have the top of the punch just off the edge of the folded edge of the card. See Photo 1 to assist you. Punch out the ornament.

Photo 1

4. Tie a bow with the Real Red Taffeta ribbon and adhere to the top of the punch with a glue dot. Add an adhesive Rhinestone to the centre of the ornament. See Photo 2

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5. Now you have a tiny tag for Christmas that opens out for you to write inside.

Why not try other variation and different colours??? See Photo 3

Here I have used a different stamp in the set. The Old Olive Tag is simply stamped and punch out on a single layer of card and tied with gold cord at the top.

Photo 3

Enjoy making these. I have a fun weekend ahead with some stamping buddies. I can’t wait! I will have lots of stories to tell. (Although, there will be some things that can’t be shared!!!!) LOL

Stampin' Up!

DRESS UP YOUR CHRISTMAS!!

October 18, 2010 Jenny Hayward

It’s that time of year to start thinking Christmas! Stampin’ Up! have just announced a fantastic special to help you with your Christmas Cards and gift packaging. You can receive FREE exclusive ribbon when you

1) Purchase a Christmas bundle as shown below, or

2) Host a workshop over $550.

Check out that ribbon!!!!! You can choose from Mistletoe Ribbon Originals, Sleigh Bells, Riding Hood Red 1 1/4″ striped Grosgrain or Real Red 3/4″ Polka Dot Grosgrain. These are for a limited time only. The special is from now until 30th November, or while stocks last. So don’t delay. They are going to be snapped up!

Choose a Bundle.

Description	Wood-Mount Item/Price	Clear-Mount Item/Price
Gifted Bundle Gifted Set (p21) and Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper	124041; $66.90	124042; $56.90
Welcome Christmas Bundle Welcome Christmas Set (p26) and Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper	124045; $69.90	124046; $59.90
Season of Joy Bundle Season of Joy Set (p20) and So Swirly Stampin’ Around Wheel	124043; $67.90	—
Delightful Decorations Bundle Delightful Decorations Set (p25)and Ornament Punch	124044; $72.90	—

Choose a ribbon.

Item	Description	Retail Value	Cost with qualifying purchase/workshop
116792	Mistletoe Ribbon Originals	$21.95	FREE
116795	Sleigh Bells Ribbon	$15.95	FREE
113099	Riding Hood Red 1-1/4″ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon	$19.95	FREE
115608	Real Red 3/4″ Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon	$19.95	FREE

Contact me today to place an order, or better still, book a workshop and I can show you and your friends some quick Christmas projects.

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A QUICK CARD AND A QUICK POST!!

December 22, 2009December 22, 2009 Jenny Hayward

This is a really crazy time of year, isn’t it??? So much to do, so little time! Why is it like this? I always say next year I will start earlier! Anyway, I thought I would stop by quickly and show you these cards. This is my “Oh_no_I_need_some_more_Christmas_Cards! Look_I_have_some_scraps_of retired_Ski_Slope_DSP. That_will_be_good. I_will_cut_up_some_bits_and stick_them_on” type of Christmas card. You had to ask didn’t you?

There was some sort of plan to it!!! I was inspired by this card on Jackie’s blog I saw some time ago. It is a good way to use up some scraps. I made a number of these up.

For the tree, I cut a rectangle from the DSP measuring 6cmx9cm. I marked across to 3cm on the 6cm side and cut the diagonal from that point to the corner. You can cut it into thirds like Jackie did but I was a bit lazy – and rushed for time. I was pleased with the green tree one. You might see closer. I used the 2 way glue pen on the centre of the stars on the tree and sprinkled on some Dazzling Diamonds. It is better IRL.

Must rush! I hope all your Christmas Cards are done AND sent!!! Till next time. Happy Stamping! (If you have any time for that at the moment???)

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DAY 2 OF CHRISTMAS CARD BUFFET!!

November 10, 2009November 10, 2009 Jenny Hayward

As promised here are the other cards from my Christmas Card Buffet.

Card 3.

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This was the most popular card of the day. The baubles were stamped first on the card in More Mustard and then on scrap Whisper White card in Ruby Red. These ones were cut out and mounted over the More Mustard baubles. I added some 2 way glue on the intersecting points on the baubles and sprinkled over some Dazzling Diamonds glitter. Gotta love bling for Christmas!!!!

Card 4

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I added the 2 way glue and dazzling diamonds on the stars on top of the trees but you just can’t see that in the photo.

Card 5

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This one I stamped the “Jingle all the Way” on the Whisper White in Real Red and then again on scrap Whisper White. I cut the bell out and mounted it on with mounting tape, adding some more bling. It’s a shame you can’t see the sparkle on these cards!!!

Here is the recipes for them all:

All measurements are in centimetres.

	CARD 1	CARD 2	CARD 3	CARD 4	CARD 5
CARDSTOCK:
BASE	Night of Navy	Night of Navy	Ruby Red	Ruby Red	Kraft
OTHER	Baja Breeze 8×10.5Rose Red 10.5×6.2+ scrap piece W/White 10.1×5.8	Baja Breeze 8×10.5 Rose Red 10.5×3.1+10.5×1 +scrap + W/White scrap	Old Olive 14.4×10.1W/White 14×9.7+ large scrap piece	Old Olive 14.4×10.1W/White 14×8.2	Real Red 10×7.5W/White 7×5.5+ scrap
INK	Baja BreezeNight of Navy Rose Red	Night of NavyRose Red	Old OliveMore Mustard Ruby Red	Old OliveMore Mustard Ruby Red	Creamy CaramelReal Red
STAMPS	Schoolbook Serif AlphabetSeeing Spots So Swirly wheel	Tree TrimmingsBest Yet	Baroque MotifsShort and Sweet Christmas Classics (bauble)	Christmas Classics (tree and Greeting)	Christmas Classics(Jingle all the Way, holly leaf)
OTHER	1 1/4” circle punchmounting tape sponge Nt of Navy Grosgrain ribbon	Scallop Border PunchWide Oval punch Scallop Circle Punch White Gel Pen Mounting Tape 2 way Glue Pen Dazzling Diamonds.	Mounting Tape scissors 2 way Glue Pen Dazzling Diamonds	Eyelet Border Punch2 way Glue Pen Dazzling Diamonds	Spiral PunchCorner Rounder Punch Striped Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon scissors mounting tape 2 way Glue Pen Dazzling Diamonds

So, Card 3 was the most popular. Nearly everyone preferred the traditional red and green. So, what do you think? Leave a comment as to which one you think is the best. I’d be interested to know.

I’ll be back soon with some more creating!! In the meantime, Happy Stamping!!!!

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IT’S A CHRISTMAS CARD BUFFET!!!

November 9, 2009 Jenny Hayward

Well, It’s only taken a week to get back here!!! Sorry about that! Life is a whirlwind at the moment – and it’s only going to get busier over the next few weeks. But I did say I would show you the cards we did at my Christmas Card Buffet. It was a lot of fun and everyone enjoyed it – I think??

There were 5 different cards and everyone could make a number of the cards they wanted. When designing the cards they needed to be simple so everyone could make them without me demonstrating. They needed to be quick to do, for people to make multiples of them. And, I needed to design them so each of them used different stamps so there was no doubling up of stamps. I designed them so that cards 1 and 2 used similar size pieces and cards 3 and 4 used similar sized pieces. That helped in cutting on the day for when people ordered the cards they chose to make. I didn’t want to have too much cut in advance so that there wouldn’t be a lot left over. These cards were inspired by many cards I have seen recently. I have put various parts of these into creating these cards.

So, here is Card 1 and Card 2.

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After I have shown you all the cards I will give you the card recipes. (To make your life easier!!!)

I will be back very soon, so come back and see the other cards.

Enjoy your day 🙂

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CHRISTMAS TEAM SWAPS

August 20, 2009August 20, 2009 Jenny Hayward

I’ve had these cards sitting around to post for sooo long! It’s so terrible. I’ve got so behind. Last month our team (Led by the wonderful Ness) had a Christmas in July card swap. I wanted to show you them. We have some very clever people in our team. There are some very creative cards and some great ideas.

First off: This one is the card I did. Not that I’m saying this one is clever. I cased this from last year’s Stampin’ Up! Idea Book and Catalogue on page 98. It’s not called an Idea Book for nothing! I loved the layout of it, and of course using my favourite “Baroque Motifs”. I added some Dazzling Diamonds onto the flower and on the text strip, but that’s a bit hard to see!

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