Another card for you today with the Rainbows of Happiness Bundle. This is another one I shared in the recent video.
I think the Supple Shimmer Paper adds a special sparkle to the card.
The curvy edge can be created with ones of the dies in the Rainbows Dies set. What about the Gingham Embossing Folder though? Have you noticed that in the catalogue?
See 5 Ways with the Rainbows of Happiness Bundle in the video now on Youtube -> HERE.
If you are in Australia and would love some fun rainbows or sparkle in your life, you can shop in my store -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: AFHWZJKK
Or you can contact me directly. I would love to serve you.
Wednesday’s WOW! #132 – You can create a cool background with a detailed border die. What a great way to extend your dies. It does take a little time and is a little fiddly but the effect is so cool.
You can see the effect in this card below. (This card is created by Stampin’ Up! artists). Also note the rainboots have been stamped in reverse stamping which I am not going to address in this post today.
See the white background. This is actually created by the thin diamond strip die from the Rainboots Dies shown below.
How do you create such a cool background effect?
NOTE: This particular sample has been diecut just in white and then white card has been coloured with the Blending Brushes and inkpads.
Here is a simpler way.
You will diecut several of these dies out for the rows on the card. Firstly in white card. 5 was used on this card but check for the card you are creating. Then diecut the strip again in other colours. You can use individual colours for the centres. BUT…
There is an even easier effect – Diecut the detailed die strip in a piece of patterned paper.
Once all the pieces are diecut then assemble the card. Adhere the white diecut strips to a white card base. (You can adhere it straight to your card base but I think assembling it separately gives you some “control”). It might be helpful to lay out all the coloured diecut diamonds separately beside your card. Once you are happy with the layout then adhere each diamond inside the strips. This does take time but how effective is the end result. If you use the adhesive sheets this will also make it easier.
This method is call the Diecut Inlay Technique.
You could try this with any detailed die strip you have. Check them out and see what you can do.
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Today’s Sunday Suites let’s check out the Sweet Talk Suite. With Valentine’s Day coming up this is a good time. We don’t really celebrate Valentine’s Day that much here in Australia but there are some hidden gems there so don’t dismiss it.
Check out the Sweet Talk Suite.
The Sweet Talk Suite Includes:
The Sweet Conversations Bundle (stamps and dies)
The Sweet Talk 12″x12″ (30.5cm x 30.5cm) Designer Series Paper
Real Red Faux Linen Ribbon
Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Sweet Little Boxes (10 Boxes 3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ x 5/8″, 8.9cm x 6.4cm x 1.6cm)
Gingham Embossing Folder
Look closer at the Sweet Conversations Bundle.
Don’t those hearts with the words on them remind you of those little lollies (candy) that you could get. They had lots of cute messages on them. The Dies have a mini envelope die which is really cute. You could use the heart dies on any occasion card.
The Sweet Talk Desiger Series Paper has “heart” patterns on one side and on the other side has pretty patterns. They can be used for any occasion.
How pretty are the colours? They are Blushing Bride, Granny Apple Green, Highland Heather, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Real Red, So Saffron
The Gingham Embossing Folder is such a great folder for any occasion card. Great for the masculine cards particularly don’t you think? You can see it used in some samples below.
The Iridescent Rhinestone Jewels are so sparkly. I have used them a lot already on projects.
What about some samples? (created by Stampin’ Up! artists)
Don’t dismiss the Sweet Talk Suite. Be sure to catch some of those hidden gems in there.
You can see the Suite in my store now -> HERE. When ordering please use the Host Code: NR7MK2VR
Wednesday’s WOW! #131 – Pick a Punch. I can’t believe how many new punches there are in the new Mini Catalogue. Punches are so quick and easy to use and great for any level of crafter (or any age). And many of these new ones are so cute!
The new punches co-ordinate with new stamp sets available. You can buy them as a bundle with the stamps or individually. I thought it would be fun to check them out.
Here are all the new ones below. (This image is taken straight from my store so you will be able to head there to see them more).
So what is your favourite new punch? I can’t choose.
Here are some samples of just some of them to see them in action. (samples created by Stampin’ Up! artists).
See these and all the other great punches in my store -> HERE. If ordering there please use the Host Code: NR7MK2VR. Don’t forget to pick your Sale-A-Bration item with your qualifying orders over $90 or $180.
If you need help with your order or like me to place it for you please don’t hesitate to contact me at jghayward@yahoo.com
It’s Friday which means it’s video time. Today’s video project is a Fun Fold card. I have used the gorgeous Friendly Hello Stamp Set and Designer Series Paper available for Sale-A-Bration.
This card was inspired by one by LeeAnn Greff on Flowerbug’s Inkspot. You can see her original card -> HERE.
Check out the video now on Youtube -> HERE if it doesn’t show up in your email blog update.
Here are the 2 cards.
The Fresh Freesia version.
The Pool Party version.
Create your own Fun Fold version
Base card: 14.8cm x 21cm Score at 5.2cm, 10.5cm
5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ Score at 2 1/8″, 4 1/4″
White strip: 14.4cm x 4.8cm 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
Designer Series Paper: 14cm x 9.7cm 5 1/4″ x 4″
White card inside: 14.4cm x 10.1cm 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″
White card for stamping
The Friendly Hello Bundle (stamps and paper) are available as a Free choice for Sale-A-Bration with qualifying orders over $180 AUD.
Check out my store to make your list and you can shop there or Contact me directly.
Head to my store -> HERE. If ordering online please use the Host Code: NR7MK2VR
Another card with the Amazing Silhouettes Stamp set. Lots of other new products on this card too – The splatter from the Stripes & Splatter 3D Embossing Folders and the Simply Marbleous paper from Sale-A-Bration.
I also used the Ornate Layers Dies. I forget about these dies sometimes but this particular rectangle one fits the tree so well.
The Amazing Silhouettes stamp set is in the new Mini Catalogue. Have you checked the details for this month’s Class By Mail using this set? Head back a post or 2 and you can catch the details.
The Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper is a free choice for Sale-A-Bration with your qualifying orders over $90 AUD.
In Australia? Shop in my store now -> HERE. Please use the Host Code – NR7MK2VR
Or contact me directly and I can help you with your order.
Create 6 simple cards using the gorgeous silhouette style stamp set Amazing Silhouettes. You can create the cards in your own time in the comfort of your own home.
Includes:
Amazing Silhouettes Stamp set, 1/3 Pack of Iridescent Rhinestone Gems and card kits to create 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs). Also includes PDF tutorial.
COST: $50 Optional add-on $40 for the Amazing Thanks Dies (these are not used on the projects but they are a bundle and you can use them on later projects).
*Price also includes shipping but there may be an additional postage cost when including the dies.
Use your own sentiment stamps and ink. (I have used Memento Black, Misty Moonlight, Fresh Freesia and Pale Papaya or you can use similar colours).
Order and Pay by Sun. 16th January. Email me at jghayward@yahoo.com to join in. (Australian residents only).
Back with some lovely new suites for Sunday Suites. Today’s suite let’s check out the Artfully Composed Suite.
With this suite add lush tropical greenery and soft vintage elements to your projects. The suite is designed to work together to create loose collage layers and elements.
Stamp directly onto the designs in the Artfully Composed Designer Series Paper with the images from the stamp set, or trim down the paper to create card fronts and layers. Also, add other elements with pieces of the Vellum Layering Designs and the Faux Sea Glass Shapes for even more texture and creative options.
The Artfully Composed Suite includes:
The Artfully Layered Stamps and Die Bundle.
The Artfully Composed 12″x12″ Designer Series Paper
Vellum 12″x12″ Artfully Layered Designs
White Frayed Ribbon
Faux Sea Glass Shapes
Let’s check them out closer.
The Artfully Composed Bundle
I love so much about this bundle – the sentiments, the “script” stamp, the dies to cut the stamps and to add texture backgrounds. Also a “zig zag” die piece.
The Artfully Composed Designer Series Paper
Colours are Bumblebee, Calypso Coral, Evening Evergreen, Just Jade, Mint Macaron, Old Olive, Pale Papaya, Pear Pizzazz.
The Vellum Layering Designs Paper
There are 12 sheets: 4 each of 3 designs. With this textured Vellum add backgrounds to your cards or add elements. The princes on the paper includes newsprint, handwritten letters, and a map. The Translucent vellum lets the cardstock colour to show through for gentle texture on paper projects.
Faux Sea Glass Shapes
Add a touch of frosted glass to your projects. In the pack there are150 adhesive-backed frosted shapes – 75 each size: 3 mm, 5 mm. Colours are White, Just Jade and Old Olive.
What about some samples. (Created by Stampin’ Up!)
You can see on this one below some “scatterings” of Frosted Sea Glass Shapes.
The Artfully Composed Suite is now available in the 2022 Stampin’ Up! Mini Catalogue.
See it now in my store -> HERE. You can order directly there. Please use the Host Code: NR7MK2VR.
Or Contact me Directly on 0439 844574
Don’t forget to choose your Sale-A-Bration free choice with qualifying orders over $90 or $180.
I hope you get to check out this gorgeous tropical inspired Artfully Composed Bundle.
I wanted to show you the mini cards I recently created to send out to many of my customers with the new 2022 Mini Catalogue.
I used the Many Marbleous Designer Series Paper available for Sale-A-Bration. There are some great marble style prints in this paper in many colours. I used a number of the colours showing both side of the print.
Here are a few of them.
The swirled edge above the White Frayed Ribbon is from the Brilliant Rainbow Dies both from the Mini Catalogue. The sentiment is from the Rainbow Happiness Stamp set and diecut using the new Beautiful Shapes Dies.
Have you seen all the lovely new Catalogue products AND the Sale-A-Bration choices??
In Australia? You can download the catalogues -> HERE.
If you would like your own catalogue sent out to you please let me know.
Today I wanted to share just some of my favourites creations from the 2021. It was hard to narrow it down.
A special Congratulations card for my son on his engagement. I think this was the highlight of the year when my son – and now daughter-in-law were married!
Another popular one and I know many have followed along with the video and used the template to create these cards. Create 4 cards with 1 piece of 6″x6″ paper.
A Stamping Journey 