Oops! You forgot someone’s birthday. No time to make a card. I love the kits for quick cards.
Our Kit Tuesday for this week. Expressions of Kindness Kit. It is so pretty.
This is the Kit. You will make 8 cards – 4 of each of the 2 designs plus envelopes. Just some simple stamping and you are on your way.
The stamp set is a great one and you have that to use for any cards later.
See that little “swooshy” squiggle. It is for the flower centres. I don’t know what else to call it but it looks like flames. Now how could you use that later?
The Expressions of Kindness Kit is available now in my store. $41 AUD. You can see it more in my store -> HERE.
If you need to order it for your quick crafting you can head there OR contact me directly and I can help you out.
You might have seen the cute Hearts and Hugs Bundle around? It’s a sweet one. So today – let’s check it out for Sweet Sunday.
This one is a bright, cheery, heart flower hug for you. (That’s a mouthful isn’t it!).
This card is created by Stampin’ Up! Artists but there are some features I just love – and it might inspire you with some ideas for your next project.
Use a mini heart punch to create flowers. Add some additional flowers and leaves too.
On the white card sponge a little ink to create a background.
Instead of just a card mat to lay your feature piece on, cut strips of card and emboss them before adding the pieces evenly on your card base. And give those edges a little sponge to help highlight them.
Are there ideas you could use?
This is the Hearts and Hugs Bundle. (It is reduced this month too which is a bonus savings).
I love Fun Folds. I have a cool Fun Fold card for you today AND a video to help you create it.
It’s a Front Panel Gatefold Card.
You have the Front of the card. Just like any regular looking card really. I have used the Stippled Roses Stamp Set for this one.
But lift the front and you have a Gatefold. It gives a little extra WOW! to the card. For this one I have used the Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper on the side panels.
Then open the 2 flaps and you have the inside. With a little stamping and a strip of the paper it adds to the specialness.
What do you think?
You can follow along with the Video to make your own.
The measurements are included in the video. Stop or pause or rewind. If you prefer the written version I’m sending that out in my newsletter next week.
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Hope you get to make one.
Happy Crafting,
Jenny
Need some supplies and you are in Australia?
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During May there is crazy things happening at Stampin’ Up!.
I know you love your crafty products so you may just like this.
With the new Catalogue Stampin’ Up! are gifting a New In Color Pack to those who join the Stampin’ Up! Community. That is $144 Value!
New demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
2024–2026 In Color A4 Cardstock
2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper
2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
You receive in total $379 of products for $169. $235 of that you can choose yourself.
What a great way to get those extra products you like from the new catalogue. And then a 20% discount everytime you order.
With this you become part of the Stampin’ Up! Community. How cool! You can stay around as long as you like.
You Have questions? Totally understandable.
1. Who can get this? ANYONE – previous demonstrators, customers
2. Can I just get the deal & Never do anything? YES, If you don’t meet the quota later you simply drop.
3. What are the requirements if I want to stay active? $460 a quarter (your first quarter would be July-Sept and any personal purchases and or orders from family and friends in May/June count towards that!)
4. Can I just be my own best customer? YES and you save 20% on all later purchases. Most of my JEN’s INK Team are “hobby” demonstrators who just enjoy the discount for their crafting purchases.
5. What other Perks would I get with this kit?
Saving 20% on all orders
Early access to new products including the holiday catalogue in August
Access to demonstrator only Online communities
Able to attend Stampin’ Up! only events for more sneaks and spoilings – and fun!
Access to the Demonstrator Compensation Plan choosing to pick which benefits to pursue. Extra bonuses there!
ME & my JEN’s INK Team. I will be here to help you regardless of why you join – all are welcome.
6. Do I have to sell, do classes, post on social media? NO – you can enjoy these bonuses how you like. As long as you meet your quota to stay active but you can drop when you don’t meet the quota.
Ask me more about it by dropping me a comment or email me at jghayward@yahoo.com This is for Australian residents only.
I look forward to welcoming you to our JEN’s INK Team.
I love doing Fun Folds. I made this one some weeks ago but only now getting it out to you. This is a Concertina Fold Card. Have you made one before?
They are very easy to make once you know the scoring. This is the Concertina card. It’s a great way to use your pretty paper and to show off the both sides of it. I used the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper with it.
Here is the card.
Do you want to make one? The video is below and I have the measurements further below.
A Quick and Easy Concertina Card
CREATE YOUR OWN CONCERTINA CARD
Cut your paper to 14.4cm x 29.8cm 5 1/4″ x 11 3/4″
Score the paper at 4.4cm, 12.1cm, 19.7cm 1 3/4″, 4 3/4″, 7 3/4″
Card Mat: 10.5cm x 14.8cm 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Fold your paper on the score lines. It’s that easy. The narrow piece folds back over itself on the paper so you see the reverse side. Watch the video if you are not sure.
HOW TO GET YOUR OWN STAMPIN’ UP! PRETTIES?
If you are in Australia and “need” some supplies I would love to serve you.
You can head to my store -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: U7YGDUNP
Some more pretty lavender cards. I have really enjoyed creating with these.
This one is simple. Just let the paper be the star. Add a rectangle of the Perennial Lavender Paper on a card mat. Crumb Cake is a good neutral background. On this I embossed it with the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder.
The sentiment is from the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set and punched out with the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch. Just add a few sprays of diecut lavender stems.
Here’s the card.
The Perennial Lavender Paper has been a favourite with many crafters. Have you got your pack yet?
If you are in Australia and “need” this paper or any other products I would love to help you out.
Head over to my store ->HERE.Please use the Host Code: EWHZ23PV
One great thing with Stampin’ Up! is the co-ordination don’t you think?? And when you get matching papers to go with the stamps and dies you order then it’s got to be good. And even better it’s a bonus gift for Sale-A-Bration.
Get THIS bundle and you can get THIS paper.
All these bundles are over $90 AUD so the papers can be you choice as your gift to co-ordinate with them when you create your projects. NOTE: The Hot Air Balloon Bundle is $79 AUD so you might want to add a pack of card or something similar to get over the amount.
Need to order these, or any other products, and you are in Australia? I would love to serve you.
You can shop in my store -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: EWHZ23PV
Add an extra addition to your next project with an Ombre background – with texture. Try this out.
Emboss your card mat with an embossing folder.
Using a Blending Brush or Brayer sponge over some ink in the same colour as your card. Starting darker towards the bottom and lighten as you work up the card. This creates a subtle variation in colour and is such a great effect.
See how it is done here.
Here’s a card showing this idea.
This one uses the Softly Sophisticated stamp set. The Embossing Folder is the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder.
They come as a bundle for Sale-A-Bration with your orders over $180.
Hope you can try this idea out on your next project.
Happy Crafting,
Jenny
Need to order and you are in Australia?
I would love to serve you. Head to my store -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: EWHZ23PV
OR Contact me directly.
Don’t forget to pick up your bonus item with your qualifying orders for Sale-A-Bration.
Do you have a long Wish List? It might just be better to join the Stampin’ Up! Community. Not only do you get great value with your shopping list BUT you have instant friends, fun and crafting together.
I like that the stamps for the flowers and leaves are separate so you can create different colours without using markers to add to the stamps. Especially being a photopolymer stamp set. They don’t work so well on those stamps.
I stamped them on scrap paper to get a feel for them first. Then I created this card with it.
The background is embossed with the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder. The paper is the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper.
The stamps and folder come as a bundle for Sale-A-Bration with your qualifying orders of $180 AUD.
It’s not much longer for Sale-A-Bration. How quickly the time flies!
Make sure you stock up on your card and ink and favourite stamps or dies now. Then you can pick up any of other bonus gifts for Sale-A-Bration. There are so many choices as well as some select Catalogue choices too.
If you are in Australia I would love to serve you.
You can shop in my store -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: EWHZ23PV
Or contact me directly and I can place your order for you.
