gift bags – A Stamping Journey

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AN EASY GIFT BAG FOR WEEK 8 – 12 WEEKS OF CHRISTMAS

November 22, 2024November 29, 2024 Jenny Hayward

It’s Week 8 for 12 Weeks of Christmas with an easy Christmas Gift Bag to make. This cute bag could be used for any occasion.

I have used the Season of Green and Gold Specialty Paper on this bag. I created some other version and I will share them later.

You can follow along with the video here. If it isn’t shown then head straight to my Youtube Channel and you can find it.

It’s hard to see but I have some extra texture to the Blackberry Bliss card on the tag. I have used the Distressed Tile Embossing Folder. This is a close up of the tag.

I send out a written tutorial to all my newsletter subscribers with the full measurements and details. Are you a subscriber yet? I send out a free tutorial each week. You can find the link to join my subscriber list in the tab on the right hand column on my blog.

Thanks for following along.

Happy Creating,

Jenny

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OR contact me directly.

And don’t miss out on your Color Wheel as a gift this month. All orders over $90 with me will receive one.

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WINTER CRAFTERNOON CATCH UP!

July 4, 2023July 4, 2023 Jenny Hayward

I recently held my Winter Crafternoon event at a local Tea Room. It’s always such a lovely afternoon of crafting and Devonshire Tea. I thought I would share some photos with you especially if you missed it all on Facebook and Instagram.

Gift Bags I made for everyone.

I purchased the brown gift bags from a local discount shop and dressed them up with the Les Shoppes Designer Series Paper shopfronts. The paper mat pieces under the shopfronts were using retired Designer Series Paper.

Here is a close-up of 2 of them.

Isn’t’ the sentiment just so sweet?? 🙂 This is from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set.

We have the Treat Bags. I added some retired Glimmer Paper and ribbon and of course a chocolate treat. It’s a must isn’t it. 😉 The topper of the bag was using the retired paper to match the Gift Bags.

Some of the crafting fun.

And Yummy Devonshire Tea. This was held at Sugar, Butter, Eggs Tea Room if you are in the Woonona area. You really must go.

I think this will be a regular event on the calendar each year. It is such a special time.

If you are local you need to join us. Contact me to keep up to date with the happening events.

Have a Happy Day,

Jenny

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STAMPIN’ UP! LOVE, SANTA COLLECTION!

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 Jenny Hayward

The much anticipated Love Santa Project Kit is now available ready for your Christmas creating to make quick gift tags and cute treat bags.

The Love, Santa Project Collection Kit ($45.25 AUD) contains all you need to create 12 tags: 3 each of 4 designs. And also includes the stamp set and 12 treat bags.

Check it out.

See it in my store -> HERE.

You can shop at the above link. Please use the Host Code: F4PDXAY7

OR

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

Happy Shopping,

Jenny

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STAMPIN’ UP! BUTTERFLY BIJOU MINI TREAT BAG + VIDEO!

March 19, 2021 Jenny Hayward

Today’s project and video is a little different. I have a cute Mini Treat Bag for you. It’s using the gorgeous Butterfly Bijou Designer Series Paper. I also have a couple of other versions in this design.

You can check the video below and I have the measurements further down so you can refer back to it.

Here is the Mini Treat Bag.

Notice the bottom edge? I diecut the “hatch” type die on it. Whether you stamp or diecut on this you will need to do this before you assemble the bag.

I added a detailed Diecut butterfly from the Brilliant Wings Dies set cut in Mint Macaron. I diecut a stitched circle with the Stitched Shapes Die between the butterfly and bag to help separate the 2 so the butterfly doesn’t get lost on the bag.

Here is the video. If you receive this post by email the video may not show so be sure to head to my blog to catch the video or heat to Youtube.

I made 2 other versions too. A sweet one with the Dandy Garden Suite. It’s a great way to use the dandelion paper. Also one with the Whale of A Time Designer Series Paper.

MEASUREMENTS TO MAKE YOUR OWN MINI TREAT BAG

Box Base: Card – 21cm x 7cm. Score on the 21cm side at 7cm, 9.5cm, 16.5cm and 19cm.

Score on the 7cm side at 2.5cm

8 1/4″ x 2 3/4″ Score on the 8 1/4″ side at 2 3/4″, 3 3/4″, 6 1/2″ and 7 1/2″‘

Score on the 2 3/4″ side at 1″

Designer Series Paper – 2 pieces at 7.6cm x 12cm Score each piece at 7cm and 9.5cm

2 pieces at 3″ x 6″ Score at 2 3/4″ and 3 3/4″

In Australia? If you need any of these supplies then you can head to my store now -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: 4WESFNXP

Or you can contact me directly on 0439 844574

Thank you for choosing to shop with me.

Have a great day,

Jenny

3D projects, Catalogues

ALL DRESSED UP BACKPACK!

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 Jenny Hayward

Have you seen these cutie bags around the internet? They are made with the All Dressed Up Dies from the Best Dressed Suite. So sweet. ❤

This is one I made for my presentation at Onstage. By changing the handles you can make it in to a backpack.

I kept it simple and didn’t add a tag on this one but it is easy to do. You don’t need too much with this gorgeous paper from the Best Dressed Designer Series paper.

Cut the buckle out using the die and add that to the strip before adhering the handle to the bag. To add the handle, adhere one end of the strip inside the front of the bag. The other end, fold over the end a little and then adhere this to the back of the bag checking the position of the handle so you have a little curve happening.

A few people have commented about cutting the paper with these dies that they tend to be “cutting” rather than “scoring” on the bag. I would suggest play around with the layers on your diecutting machine. You may need a shim on the top of your plates. Alternatively, if you have a soft mat place that as your top cutting plate making sure the die is facing down as you don’t want to cut the mat. 🙂

Others have asked how tall these bags are. They are tiny. It stands at the height of the Tombow multipurpose adhesive. If fits the small notecards in which is about 7cm (3″) high.

Happy playing.

Jenny

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WEDNESDAY’S WOW! #61 – BOTANICAL BUTTERFLIES GIFT BAG!

March 20, 2019March 20, 2019 Jenny Hayward

Wednesday’s WOW! #61. I have something special today. I hope you like it. I am featuring the Botanical Butterflies Designer Series Paper all week. Of course you can use any paper for these projects but how pretty is this paper – and bonus because it is free!

Today I want to show you this cutie Butterfly bag. I have the tutorial below for you.

For the cute tag above I punched a butterfly from a scrap piece of the paper using the Butterfly Duet Punch. I used the Detailed Trio Punch on the white tag. The sentiment is from Beauty Abounds.

Here is the side view.

This is such an easy Gift Bag to make and it only uses 1/2 sheet of the Designer Series Paper. You can make a few in no time.

BUTTERFLY GIFT BAG

METRIC MEASUREMENTS:

30.5cm x 15cm.

Score on the long side at 12cm, 14.5cm, 26.5cm and 29cm.

Score on the short side at 2.5cm and 12.5cm.

IMPERIAL MEASUREMENTS:

12” x 6”.

Score on the long side at 4 ¾”, 5 ¾”, 10 ½”, and 11 ½”

Score on the short side at 1” and 5”.

With the paper in landscape orientation, cut up on the scored lines along the bottom up to the score line. Angle the cuts if you prefer so the tabs will sit better when they are folded up.

Fold on all the score lines. On the top score lines fold the paper forward to show the other side of the paper. Adhere this down on to the front. See the photo to show it clearer.

Place adhesive on the narrow side tab and fold the paper to form a box shape. Adhere this narrow tab to join the other side. Place adhesive to the bottom small tabs. Fold up and then adhere the long tabs at the bottom to form the box.

HANDLES:

Card strip – 2 @ 1.2cm x 14.8cm.

2 @ ½” x 6”

For the handles: Firstly, take a strip and run it up and down on the edge of the table. This helps curve the card and breaks down the tissue a little.

Place adhesive on each end of one strip, Position one end inside the bag at the top. Gently curve the strip and adhere the other end to the inside of the bag. Repeat the same for the second strip on the other side.

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Have fun creating them,

Jenny

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DRESS UP YOUR CARDS WITH AN ENVELOPE SATCHEL!

July 31, 2018August 1, 2018 Jenny Hayward

I had a thought the other day to make a fancy little SATCHEL ENVELOPE BAG for a special card. Why give it in a boring white envelope! So here it is.

Here it is with the card. I actually made the card a few weeks ago.

This is so easy to make. The longest part is the decorating. I will show you how.

CREATE YOUR OWN ENVELOPE SATCHEL

NB: Check the pattern on the piece of Designer Series Paper you use. When you fold it half the pattern at the back will be upside down. You want an all-over pattern.

1. Cut your piece of 12″x12″ Designer Series Paper in half vertically. I used the Share What You Love Specialty DSP.

2. Score it on the short side at 1.2cm (1/2″). Turn your piece 180″ score it at 1.2cm (1/2″). You should have 2 score lines running down each long side.

3. Turn your piece 90′ Score it at half way – 15.2cm (6″). Fold on the scored lines.

4. Cut up on each of the score lines in the lower half of the section and the cut these off. Check the photo below.

5. Add adhesive to the outside of the long tabs. Fold up the bottom piece and carefully adhere the two sides together lining them up on the edges.

There is your satchel already.

To decorate:

Cut a strip of co-ordinating card about 2 cm wide (3/4″). This is the length of a full sheet of card. Score one end at 1.2cm (1/2″). Add adhesive to the back of this short end. Fold around the back of the satchel at the top. Add adhesive to the rest of the strip on the back of it and adhere this along the top edge going right across the front around to the back on the other side. Trim off any over-hang if need be.

For the handles cut a strip the length of a sheet of card and at approximately 1.2cm (1/2″) wide. Cut the strip in half. Firstly, to help the strip curve gently run it back and forth along the edge of the desk top or similar. Add adhesive to the ends of each strip on the back of it. Place one end in position on the front of the bag. Gently curve the strip and adhere the other end on to the front. Repeat with the other strip for the back.

To finish, cut 2 ovals from the Stitched Shapes Framelits. Cut them both in half. Adhere these over the ends of the strip on the front and the back. Add pearls to finish if you like.

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I made a more masculine version. Not sure of this one but what do you think?

This one is made from the Nature’s Poem DSP. I added the strip across the top edge. Instead of adding handles I added a ‘V’ Shape strip and added some gems to the front. Is it “manly” enough? Maybe I should make it more of a tie shape.

EDITED TO ADD: I have been pondering on this last project for the past few days. I wasn’t particularly happy with it. So today I changed things up a bit and thought I would show you. I am still not sure about it but I think it is a bit better. It’s not any worse anyway. 🙂

OK, I hope you like these dressed up satchels for your cards. Do you think you would make them? You could easily add a Gift Card in it and even maybe a small bar of chocolate.

Have a great day. See you again soon,

Jenny

3D projects, cards, swaps, Techniques

TEAM SHOEBOX SWAP – DAY 4!

July 29, 2018July 29, 2018 Jenny Hayward

OK, Today is my last sharing from our recent Team stamp day with Shoebox Swap cards. I have a few various ones for you.

This one below is using that gorgeous Delightfully Detailed Laser Cut paper. I have shown lots of cards using this paper recently. For this card you don’t need much more than backing a section of the paper on to a strip of black card and adhering it to your white base card. It makes it look so elegant don’t you think?? I think from memory the sentiment banner is a strip of white card and using the small circle punch to notch out each corner.

This next one is a fun fold. Adhere a strip of the lovely paper, this one is the Nature’s Poem DSP, down the left hand side of the front of your card. Punch a slit using the Classic Label Punch on the side of the card front. You need to punch it twice to be sure that the dragonfly fits through. Punch it once near the top, then slide it down a little bit and line it up with the previous punch and punch it again. A dragonfly from the Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits was cut from Vellum and also from Cajun Craze.

This is the inside of the card. The sentiments are from Better Together set. It’s a cool card.

This card uses the lovely Love What You Do set, the Share What You Love paper and the Lovely Floral Embossing Folder.

This is a cute little treat bag below. It is very quick to make up. This is based on Pootles bag -> HERE.

I hope you have so enjoyed these little projects from our team day. We are getting ready for another get together in the next few weeks. Hopefully I don’t take as long to share those with you. 😉

Hope your weekend is going awesomely.

Jenny

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EASTER TREAT BAG FOR STAMPIN’ DREAMS BLOG HOP!

March 15, 2018March 15, 2018 Jenny Hayward

This month’s Theme for the Stampin’ Dreams Blog Hop is … Easter. You might have just come from Angela’s Blog -> HERE or starting at my blog here either way enjoy the hop.

Easter time is fast approaching! I have an Easter Treat Bag to share with you.

THE TREAT BAG

I have made the treat bag using the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits set from Thick Whisper White card. It would be more sturdier than regular white card. You want it strong to hold that chocolate in. 🙂 There are a couple of modifications to the bag to make it wider to hold the chocolate bar. I will outline these changes below for you.

Cut your Treat Bag out with the Thinlits from cardstock. Emboss the card pieces with the Basket Weave Embossing Folder. Adhere the 2 pieces of the diecut bag together as you would usually to have one long card piece. Don’t adhere together to form the bag as yet.

Due to the thickness of the chocolate bar you will need to add an additional piece to your bottom tab. Cut a strip of white card measuring 9cm x 3cm. Score on the short side at 1.5cm (3 1/2″ x 1 1/8″ scored at approximately 1/2″). This piece will be adhered to the bottom of the treat bag to enable the bottom to be sealed. To do this, add adhesive along one side of the small scored strip. Adhere this to the bottom tab section. Place adhesive on the back tab and fold over to adhere. NOTE: Place your chocolate or other treat in before doing this and wrap it around the treat so it is folded at the right place to fit. Also, it won’t adhere completely the full length due to the size but will adhere at the top points.

DECORATING THE BAG

To decorate the front of the bag I wanted to keep it simple. I had just received the You’re Inspiring set so thought it would be just appropriate for Easter. Although Easter does not exactly fall in our Spring time when the Daffodils appear but it is still nice and sunny and warm and I think these daffodils are quite bright and cheery. I coloured the daffodils with the Stampin’ Blends.

Once the daffodils were coloured it was then cut with the largest circle from the Layering Circle Framelits. The paper for the banner is from the Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack. I flagged the end of the strip and raised that up off the front with Dimensionals. At the top of the banner piece I added a Gold Binder Clip and tied around some White Organza Ribbon. Adhere your stamped circle off the paper with Dimensionals. Stamp the sentiment from the Inspiring You set on Pumpkin Pie and punch out with the Duet Banner Punch.

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Thanks for visiting. Now hippity-hoppity to the next blog to see what Easter creativeness beholds. You will be off to Kim’s blog -> HERE (click on this to head to it as I have a WordPress blog I can’t add the link within the ‘NEXT’ below). 🙂

Jenny

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ESAD BLOGHOP SALE-A-BRATION 2018!

February 25, 2018February 25, 2018 Jenny Hayward

Today I am joining in on a Bloghop with lots of other demonstrators in Australia and New Zealand in the ESAD Facebook group. (ie Extra Special Australian and New Zealand Demonstrators. We are all special though!). We are focusing on Sale-A-Bration. You might be starting here or might have come from Melinda’s blog -> HERE. Either way, enjoy the fabulous creations along the way.

Firstly, what is ESAD. Let’s get that out of the way.

I am loving the gorgeous new Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper that has just become available for the second release for Sale-A-Bration last week. You have already heard me go on about it. 🙂 Anyway, I thought a CLASSY CLUTCH BAG AND CARD was in order with this gorgeous paper!!

What special gifts you could fill in this clutch bag. It’s a good size for chocolates, a small gift, makeup???? So many different gifts for a very special occasion. I will show you how to make the clutch bag further below.

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Firstly, the card.

Really, you don’t need to do too much when you add this gorgeous paper to a card.

Firstly I wrapped some Gold Thread several times around the bottom section of the paper. Then adhered this piece to a Gold Foil mat and then adhered them both to a Thick Whisper White card base. The “celebrate” is cut from the Celebrate You Thinlits from Gold Foil. Another bonus choice for Sale-A-Bration. It is hard to tell but I stamped the “YOU” on to a small piece of Silver Foil in Black Stazon. I also added a small Vellum leaf under the “celebrate”. This is from the Eclectic Layers Thinlits set.

MAKE A CLUTCH BAG FOR A SPECIAL GIFT

I originally made this bag back in 2010. You can see that version -> HERE. I have been wanting to create it again for some time so this was a great opportunity.

This is the front view.

And we have the side view.

To make your clutch.

NB: Measurements are in Metric and Imperial. (please check the Imperial measurements in scrap card to check. It’s always a good idea to test run your projects beforehand anyway).

1. Cut a piece of the Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper (or other card of choice) to 19cm x 20cm (7 1/2″ x 7 7/8″). NB: Check the pattern of your piece is running the way you want it to. The 20cm side (7 7/8″) is the front/back.

Score on the 19cm (7 1/2″) side at 8cm and 11cm (3 3/8″ and 4 5/16″).

Score on the 20cm (7 7/8″) at 2.5cm and 17.5cm (1″ and 6 7/8″).

2. Cut up the tabs on the side to meet the score line. Fold on the score lines. Fold up to form a box and then you can see where to place your adhesive.

Add adhesive to your tabs. Fold up and adhere together in the box shape.

3. Create your handle. Cut a strip of the Gold foil for your measuring 3cm x 30.5cm (approximately 1 1/4″ x 12″). TIP: I ran this piece along the edge of the table a few times to help curl the card strip. Place adhesive on the ends of the strip and adhered this to the sides of the box.

4. Create your flap for you bag. From Gold Foil cut your piece 15cm x 10.5cm (6″ x 4 1/8″). Score on the 10.5cm side (4 1/8″ side) at 5.5cm and 8.5cm (2 3/16″ and 3 3/8″). Cut the front flap to a triangle if you like. To do this mark the edge of the Foil piece at 7.5cm (3″) which is the mid-point. Then cut from the point to the side of the card where the score line meets on both sides. See the photo to show how it would look.

5. Place adhesive on the inside edge of the narrow tab. Adhere this to the back of the bag.

6. I used magnets to hold the bag closed. Place a magnet on the underside of the front flap. Then line it up and place a magnet on the front. I would have preferred to have the magnet inside the bag and I tried several times but the magnets weren’t strong enough for the card thickness. Maybe your magnets would be better. 🙂