cards, Classes

CHRISTMAS CLASSES STARTING!

I know we don’t want to think about preparing for Christmas yet but it will sneak up on us.  This week I start my Christmas Stamp-A-Stack classes so if you are in the Wollongong area do come and join in.  Be organised this Christmas!  We are using the old and the new this month. Here are the details.

WHEN: This Friday 15th August at 10am or 7.30pm at my studio in East Corrimal.

COST: $15 OR FREE with a minimum order.

BYO: Scissors and Adhesives.

RSVP: By Wednesday evening please so I can prepare the card kits.  Just leave a comment or you can phone or email me.

I am going to show you a little sneak of what we will be making.

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Can’t make it??? Let’s make another time for you and a few of your friends for your own Private Class.  Contact me for details.

Hope to see you in my Classroom soon 🙂

3D projects, cards

BIRTHDAY STEP CARDS!

Last week we had a stamp day with my stamping buddies Leonie N, Andrea and Tracey.  They are always good times.  I have been wanting to make the Block/Step cards you might have been seeing around the blogosphere. I had a chance to make them that day. So here are my versions, then I will share you the link to the instructions.

Firstly, using ‘Amazing Birthday’ stamp set.

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I used the DSP ‘Sweet Taffy’.  Isn’t it cool?? I love all the bright colours in this pack.  A little brightness and sparkle makes for a HAPPY Birthday.

Now another version. This time for the menfolk. I used the ‘Amazing Birthday’ set again and also the ‘Traveler’ set.

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I have also used the new In Colors – Mossy Meadow, Hello Honey and Tangelo Twist. I stamped the background on the Mossy Meadow cardstock BEFORE assembling it!!! 😉  Then I stamped the other images separately and cut them out and adhered them on.  I added a silver button and a Linen Thread bow.

Now for instructions.  There are a few tutorials you might find but I found this one on Libby’s blog. Check it out here. Click on the link just a little way down to take you to the template.  I just changed it slightly.  Since our Australian card size is longer, instead of cutting the cardstock to 28cm x 10.5cm, I made the length 29cm.  Which meant I didn’t have to add the extra little strip (10.5cm x 2cm) to join the block card.  So I scored the card on the long side at 3.5cm, 7cm, 10.5cm, 14cm, 17.5cm, 21cm, 24.5cm and 28cm.  Cut and assemble the box as it says in the template. I just added Sticky strip along the small tab that was left on the end and adhered it together.  Hope that all makes sense.  I do love making these.  They are fun.  Now I have done these two I will make some more again soon.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jenny

3D projects, cards, Masculine

MONEY HOLDER FOR THE BOYS!

Hope life is going well in your corner of the world??  Here it is cold and windy – but I guess you have to expect that for this time of year.  Yesterday was my gorgeous boy’s 18th Birthday.  I can’t believe how the time has flown.  I thought I would show you the card and gift I made for him.

You might recognise the card???

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I used this card for my Convention swap a few month’s ago.  Josh loves vinyl records so thought this idea would be really cool for him.  I used the Circle Thinlets Die to cut the Smoky Slate card base.  I used the Music Notes wheel (now retired) to run over the card in Black Stazon.  The black circle was punched with the 2 1/2″ circle Punch and the white inner circle was punched out with the 1 1/4″ circle.  The small black circle was punched with the 2 step Owl Punch.  The ‘YAY’ is cut from Real Red card using the little extras in the Circle Thinlets set.  I could have used the Chevrons in the set too but these ones were punched with the Chevron Border punch.  The ’18’ is cut using the ‘Timeless Type’ Die (now retired).   I stamped the streaks in Smoky Slate from ‘Gorgeous Grunge’ too.

Here is a close-up.  Josh thought it was pretty cool and even at 18 had fun flipping it! 😉

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Here is the inside with just a simple “Happy Birthday” from ‘Fabulous Phrases’.

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I forgot to take a photo of the Money Holder on it’s own but you can see it in the photo at the top. For this I followed the theme of the Vinyl Record.  I stamped over the front of the card using the streaks and splodges from ‘Gorgeous Grunge’.  The stars were punched from the new ‘Itty Bitty Accents’ pack and the greeting is from ‘Label Love’.  Here is the inside of the Money Holder.  I added some more streaks and stars.

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I will give you directions so you can make your own Money Holder.  They can just add a little extra to the gift rather than just adding it inside the card.  I didn’t take step-by-step photos but I think it is fairly straight forward  – I hope 🙂

MONEY HOLDER   (The finished pocket is 16cm long)

METRIC

Cut you card 21cm x 16cm.  Score on the short side at 8cm.

On the long side score at 5cm. Cut off the Top Left Hand section. (This will be the smaller tab section)

Add adhesive along the top and bottom of the lower Left Hand section and fold over to create a pocket.

IMPERIAL (These are approximate.  Check your card size – and your money size).

Cut your card to 8 1/2″ (ie the width of the card) x 6 1/2″. Score on the short side at 3 1/4″.

On the long side score at 2″. Cut off the Top Left Hand section. (This will be the smaller tab section)

Add adhesive along the top and bottom of the lower Left Hand section and fold over to create a pocket.

 

Have a happy day.  I hope to go and create today.

cards, Masculine

HEXAGON HIVE SOCCER INSPIRED CARD!

Just a quick post as I race out the door to get this in the mail.  I made this card up for one of my Great Nephew’s 9th Birthday.  I have to get it in the post TODAY!

I realised I didn’t have a lot of stamps for the young boys, but Hey! with the World Cup Soccer that has been around this would work the trick.

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I cut Black card with the Hexagon Hive Die and layered it on some Whisper White card.  This was adhered to the Pacific Point Card Base.  The greeting is from the ‘Hip, Hip, Hooray’ card kit and stamped in Pacific Point and cut with the 2 1/2″ Circle Punch.  I cut a Real Red Starburst with the Starburst Framelits.  The little yellow flags are punched with the Petite Pennants Punch.

I am sure the inside money would be more appreciated than the outside card so no need to go to too much trouble!! Hope you like it though??

Gotta run, Have a great day 🙂

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COME AND TRY OUT THE BLENDABILITIES!

I am sure you have heard all about the Blendabilities by now.  You have probably watched the videos.  They are great for colouring and blending the line image stamps. Why not come and try before you buy at my Blendabilities class.

Here are the details.

BLENDABILITIES CLASS

Friday July 25th.  10am or 7.30pm at my classroom in East Corrimal.

COST: Please note there are 2 different prices costs and different RSVP dates.

Class only:  $15  RSVP: Wednesday July 23rd.

OR

**Blendabilities Starter Kit: Includes

1 pack of Blendabilities

1 Memento Ink pad

1 Color Lifter (Free)

Blended Bloom Stamp set

TOTAL       $54 (class Free)    **This must be ordered and paid for by Friday 18th July to receive it back in time for the class.

CAN”T MAKE IT?? Let’s organise another time.

Here is one of the cards we will make on the day.  Come and join in BUT make sure you RSVP in time 🙂

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CHEVRON TRAVELER!

I wasn’t sure of this stamp set when I first saw it.  How about you?? But with all my stamps before I buy them I do a little research on the internet to see what clever people have created with these sets.  Sometimes I have a look at some cards with similar stamps or style that the set has. It gives me some ideas of what I might come up with. I decided that this set might just fill a hole in my masculine stamp sets – and I have to say I like it. I was playing around with this set the other day and created this card.

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I was inspired by a card on Splitcoaststampers with a similar type of stamp set.  I changed it a little and added the Starburst circles to it too.

The  base card is Smoky Slate and I embossed a piece of Tangerine Tango card with the Chevron Embossing Folder.  I stamped the train in black Stazon on Whisper White card and added the Washi Tape strips on the corner. This was adhered to a Smoky Slate card mat.  The Starbursts were stamped in Tangerine Tango and Smoky Slate and raised up with Dimensionals.  A simple card but HEYyou don’t need fancy for the boys 😉

Thanks for visiting me today.

Jenny

cards

SOMETHING FOR – A BABY BOY!

I have a few baby cards to make at the moment and the set ‘Something For Baby’ has just arrived in time. If you have baby cards to make this set is great.  I will tell you about the set below but I will show you the card first.

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I have used Marina Mist and Real Red on this. I cut the little baby suit using the ‘Baby First’ Framelits from the Marina Mist card and then embossed it with the ‘Alphabet Press’ Embossing Folder.  This folder is ideal for a cute baby type  card. I wrapped around some White Baker’s Twine.  On a piece of Whisper White card I pierced the baby suit from the ‘Eclectic’ Piercing Template set and adhered that behind the Marina Mist card.  I adhered it all to the Marina Mist Base card.  I stamped and cut the little tie in Real Red and adhered that with Dimensionals. (Don’t just think of this tie for baby cards what about for Dad for Father’s Day???).  The tie adds a cute little touch. The greeting is from ‘Itty Bitty Banners’ and cut with the matching Framelits.

In the catalogue (p74)  this is available as a bundle which is just fantastic as you save 15% off for the bundle ($80.50 W and $68.75 C).  The Piercing Template is on p 218 is a great asset for this set and has piercing templates for the Tag Topper Punches, Star Framelits, Word Bubble Framelits and the Chalk Talk set.  A very versatile Piercing Template set at only $13.95.

In cutting the Baby suit out for this card and a second one I didn’t want to waste the off-cuts so I made up some other cards similar to this.

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The heart is punched from the 2 step Owl Punch. The Marina Mist piece at the bottom has been embossed with the ‘Alphabet Press’ Embossing Folder again. The greeting is from ‘A Dozen Thoughts’ and punched out with the Word Window Punch.  I punched out a second one in Real Red and then cut it in half and layered it behind the white sentiment.

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This is a little card measuring 10cmx10cm (4″x4″).  The heart is punched from the ‘Itty Bitty Accents’ Punch Pack.

Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the blog world.  If you are in the US, wishing your a Happy 4th July. 🙂

Jenny

Catalogues

NEW CATALOGUE PRODUCT SHARES!

With the new Catalogue out now I have put together some Product Shares. You know it is hard to get through a whole roll of ribbon so let’s share it around.  If you would like to take part then let me know.  Prices include the 5% Shipping and Handling already but you are not local there will be an additional shipping to send it to you.  (Don’t worry it shouldn’t be too expensive)

So come on grab some of the new ribbon.

Incolor Stitched Satin Ribbon (1cm)

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1.8m of each Incolor ( Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist).                                                                                                                    $16.75

Thick Baker’s Twine (2013-2015 Incolors)

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(3 colours shown here)

2.7m each of Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Canteloupe, Pistachio Pudding and Strawberry Slush.                                                                                      $ 6.25

Satin Ribbon (1.6cm)

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(Gold shown here)

2.2m each of Gold, Silver, Very Vanilla and Whisper White                                     $12.55

Burlap Ribbon (3.2cm)

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1.1m  each                                                                                                      $ 3.70

JOIN ALL 4 SHARES AND SAVE 10%               TOTAL $35.00

 

CONTACT ME NOW TO GRAB YOUR PLACE IN THE RIBBON SHARE.

3D projects, cards

“SOMETHING FOR BABY” CARD IN A BOX!

I have just received the new “Something For Baby” set from the new Catalogue.  It is so cute. I do have a few baby cards to make but I just had to make one of the ‘Card in a Box’ type cards first.  I have to show you it.

Isn’t it the cutest?? (or can I say that about my own card!)  I think all the images in the set are so cute and they all work together so well, PLUS no hand cutting.  Just use the matching framelits!

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It was such fun to put together.  I have used the ‘Moonlight’ DSP paper stack which is also from the new catalogue.  These paper stacks are great.  The papers are just slightly larger than a card front so they are much easier to use and store.  There are 48 sheets in the stacks with 4 each of 12 double-sided designs.  You can check them out when you get your new catalogue.  I have used some of the new Incolors coming out – Hello Honey, and Lost Lagoon.  I also added  Basic Gray and Sahara Sand.

Here you can check out the side views.

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Little booties and No, I didn’t have to hand cut these either!  I added some White Baker’s Twine bows.

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A little Bib with another White Baker’s Twine bow and a Rhinestone to finish it off.

These “card in a box” cards do take some time to create but the whole process is fun.

I have been busy with a lot more creating getting ready for my Catalogue Launch this coming weekend.  I can show you all the creations after the weekend.

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you are enjoying some creating today.

Jenny

ASK ME FOR YOUR NEW STAMPIN’ UP! CATALOGUE TO BE SENT DIRECTLY TO YOU!!

Catalogues, Classes, Stampin' Up!

DON’T MISS OUT ON MY CATALOGUE LAUNCH!!

The excitement is building! The new Stampin’ Up! Catalogue is out VERY SOON.  My Catalogue Launch is booking out very quickly and I don’t want you missing out on all the fun we will be having.  The 2pm session is almost Full.  There are some places in the 10.30am session. If you are in the local Wollongong area then drop me a message and come along.  I can’t wait to show you the new products – New stamps, New Incolors (VERY NICE!), Project Life and Blendabilities – and more.  So much to share. Here are the details.

My Project 49-001

Can’t make it but would love a Catalogue?? If you are local it is $5 Pick-up or I can mail one out to ANYWHERE in Australia for a small postage cost.

Why not get a group together and have your own Private Catalogue Party?? With me or without me (where is the fun in that!)

Hope to see you on the 28th June.