Stampin’ Up! – Page 6 – A Stamping Journey

Happy New Year to you all. I hope you have had a lovely Christmas and New Year celebrations. We had a really nice family time. I love these special moments. I have been in my craft room the past week though. I can’t keep away. I have a number of projects to share with you over the next week. It has been so nice to ink up some new stamps. Today I thought I would show you a little gift box I have just made. This is using the new Bundle ‘Butterfly Basics’.

I have used Coastal Cabana. I cut a butterfly from the butterfly Dies from Whisper White and one from the silver foil sheets. (Read below for some tips for cutting out these little intricate dies). I sponged around the edge of the white butterfly in Coastal Cabana. The strip under the butterfly is vellum which I have embossed with the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder and then flagged the ends. The little postage stamp is heat embossed with silver embossing powder. I added a strip of Rhinestones to the centre of the butterflies for some bling.

For the box I recreated the little box I showed in a post some time back. You can find all the details HERE.

BUTTERFLY DIES CUTTING TIPS

These butterfly dies are very intricate and like similar ones you might have a few problems cutting them out. I thought I would share my tips in cutting them to have a nice clean cut.

1. Use baking paper between your die and cardstock. You may have to also add a scrap piece of copy paper to aid the cutting further. So lay your card down on the bottom Big Shot cutting plate, place a piece of baking paper over the card, top with your die face down then add the scrap piece of copy paper. Place the top cutting plate over it.

2. When running through your Big Shot you might want to run back and forth a few times. I found I needed to run it through about 6 times.

I had several attempts playing around with this die to cut well. After some frustrations (and maybe some mumblings under my breath!), I found this to be the best result. The butterfly lifted almost cleanly off the die. I just used the Paper Piercer to start popping it in the holes and lift it slightly and then it would lift off quite easily. See how you go trying this but do persevere as it is such a beautiful die and combines so lovely with the Butterfly Basics stamp set.

I look forward to sharing more projects with you so stop by again soon,

Jenny

Stampin' Up!

CLOSE-OUT SALE STARTING TODAY!!

December 5, 2014December 5, 2014 Jenny Hayward

Huge Sale announced today with some items up to 80% off. Some great Christmas Gifts and little Stocking stuffers. These are available while stock last so be quick.

Here are just some of the items listed. You can find many more exciting products reduced including some items from the current Holiday Catalogue.

Check them all out HERE. I am placing an order this weekend, so email/phone me your order. You can order directly online at my store from that link too.

BE QUICK TO GRAB YOUR BARGAIN!

3D projects, cards, Christmas

12 WEEKS OF CHRISTMAS – BONUS!!!

October 25, 2014 Jenny Hayward

Have you been enjoying the 12 Weeks of Christmas projects the last few weeks. Well, today I have a bonus project for you from the very clever Libby. This bonus project is a bit of fun and you could use the tags to write recipients names on them or use the back of the screen to write your personal message.

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO RECREATE THIS CUTE PROJECT.

Stamp Set – Get Your Santa On
Card – Very Vanilla, Red Glimmer Paper
Ink – Tuxedo Black Memento Black; Cherry Cobbler; Old Olive
Punches – Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack; Decorative Label; Scallop Tag Topper; Confetti Stars Punch
Ribbon – ½” Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding
Adhesive – Liquid Multipurpose Glue
Blendabilities – Cherry Cobbler; Old Olive; Pumpkin Pie; Smoky Slate; Skin Tone; Colour Lifter; Daffodil Delight
Other – Basic Jewels Pearls; Stampin’ Trimmer; Simply Scored; Bone Folder; Acrylic Blocks; Stampin’ Mist; Stampin’ Scrub

This card opens so you can create your own scene using all or most of the stamps from Get Your Santa On and it has little tags inserted so you can add some little surprise messages or images. This particular one will fold down to fit into a C6 sized envelope.

If you would like a detailed PDF tutorial to create this card then drop me a message or email and I will get one sent your way.

As we have done with our other 12 Weeks of Christmas project, we have a special bundle for you. Now this bundle is only available if you order through me and not through my online store.

SPECIAL BUNDLE OFFER

Get your Santa On $27.95

Confetti Stars Punch $37.95

P & P $5.95

TOTAL = $71.85 get a free Tuxedo Black Memento Ink worth $9.95

Contact me today to order this special bundle just for Australian Residents.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Have a great weekend,

Jenny

3D projects

TAG BOX TUTORIAL!

September 20, 2014September 20, 2014 Jenny Hayward

Yesterday I showed you the projects I made for the Stamp-A-Latte Blog Hop using the Snowflake Thinlets. If you missed it just head back to the post before. I didn’t have time in that post to show you how I made the Tag Box so I thought I would show you that today.

Here is the cute box to show you again.

Here is inside the box showing the tags I made too. The green strip of DSP from the Nordic Noel DSP is not a Belly Band. I just added it to the top of the acetate and adhered the ends inside the lid.

You can decorate this however you want to. The finished size is 9cm x 9cm x 2cm (3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 3/4″). But how did I make it?? Here is the Tutorial for you.

TAG BOX

For the Base

NB: If you intend to stamp your box then do so before you assemble the box!!

Cut your card to 13cm x 13cm ( 5 1/8″ x 5 1/8″). Score on each side at 2cm (3/4″).

Fold on all score lines and cut up the 2 tabs on one side and again on the opposite side.

Place adhesive on the small tabs and assemble the box.

For the Lid

Cut your Acetate to 13.4cm x 13.4cm (5 1/4″ x 5 1/4″) and score at 2.2cm (7/8″).

Fold on all the score lines. You may want to use the Bone Folder to burnish (press down) the score lines more.

Cut up on the 2 tabs on one side and then again on the opposite side. Place adhesive on the tabs and adhere together. I used Fast Fuse or you could use Sticky Strip.

This lid is a little snug. You just need to jiggle it in but it works fine.

Decorate your box as you like. I lined the base of this box. The paper size I used was 8.5cm x 8.5cm (3 3/8″ x 3 3/8″).

These fit the tags in just nicely. The tags are punched with the 1 3/4″ circle punch.

Don’t just think of them for tags though. Why not add some chocolates???

Enjoy making them. 🙂

Jenny

cards, Techniques

DON’T MISS OUT ON MY ONLINE PARTY!!

September 18, 2014September 18, 2014 Jenny Hayward

It’s On TOMORROW!!! Have you joined in the group yet? Here are the details.

WHEN: Friday 19th September starting at 7.45pm. If you can’t make it at that time then you will be able to go back and join in later.

WHERE: Through a Private Facebook Group, and you can join wherever you are in the world! If you are not on Facebook then read below.

To join head Here to the group page and CLICK ‘JOIN’. Do this before the event so you are all ready to go.

WHAT: There will be fun projects and games and Giveaways PLUS go in the draw to win!!!

For every $50 order you will go in the draw to win the cute little stamp from the Holiday Catalogue ‘Bearing Gifts’.

Here is a sneak peek of one of the projects I am sharing.

OK, so you are not on Facebook?? Here is how you can join in.

1) Go and visit a friend who has Facebook and join in together. You can have your own party!

2) If you place an order then you can receive the tutorials for the projects I share. If your order is over $50 you still can enter the draw for the cute stamp set.

** If you are ordering ONLINE (which you can do through my Online store Here you can use the Hostess Code WDVPNNM7

** Demonstrators and non-residents of Australia are not eligible to enter the prize. Non-residents are not able to order through me due to Stampin’ Up! conditions.

So what are you waiting for ?? Come and join in. I look forward to chatting to you on the 19th!!!

Jenny

Classes, Stampin' Up!

JOIN MY ONLINE STAMPING PARTY!

September 13, 2014September 18, 2014 Jenny Hayward

It’s time to party in your comfy slippers. I am bringing some fun projects to you at home. Come and join me. Here are the details.

WHEN: Friday 19th September starting at 7.45pm. If you can’t make it at that time then you will be able to go back and join in later.

WHERE: Through a Private Facebook Group, and you can join wherever you are in the world! If you are not on Facebook then read on.

Head Here to the group page and CLICK ‘JOIN’. Do this before the event so you are all ready to go.

WHAT: There will be fun projects and games and Giveaways PLUS go in the draw to win!!!

For every $50 order you will go in the draw to win the cute little stamp from the Holiday Catalogue ‘Bearing Gifts’.

OK, so you are not on Facebook?? Here is how you can join in.

1) Go and visit a friend who has Facebook and join in together. You can have your own party!

2) If you place an order then you can receive the tutorials for the projects I share. If your order is over $50 you still can enter the draw for the cute stamp set.

** If you are ordering ONLINE (which you can do through my Online store Here you can use the Hostess Code WDVPNNM7

** Demonstrators and non-residents of Australia are not eligible to enter the prize. Non-residents are not able to order through me due to Stampin’ Up! conditions.

I look forward to chatting to you on the 19th!!!

Jenny

cards

CHEVRON TRAVELER!

July 10, 2014 Jenny Hayward

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.

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, Catalogues, Classes, Stampin' Up!

THE CATALOGUE IS LAUNCHING!

June 30, 2014June 30, 2014 Jenny Hayward

The excitement is building. The new Catalogue starts TOMORROW!! Lots of new goodies to see. I had my Catalogue Launch on Saturday. It was a huge day and I thought I would show you some photos. There are lots of photos so I apologize is advance. 🙂

I had 2 sessions on the day with lots of lovey ladies. Yet I didn’t take a photo of the groups! Not to worry, you can see some of the display.

New Product display of colours and ribbon!

This is a close-up of the flowers. These flowers were inspired by a display I saw at Convention.

Close-uo of the flowers using Moonlight DSP paper Stack and Clear Faceted Buttons.

Who wants a Party?? Book a Party, Pick a prize envelope

Colour Comparison with the new InColors (far right on the chart) — Colour Comparison with the new In Colors (far right on the chart)

There were other displays with the Blendabilities and Project Life but I think I have bored you enough 😉

So onwards to tomorrow now. The new Catalogue. Can’t wait!

Have a happy Day 🙂

cards

BLAST OFF FOR A 1 YEAR OLD!

June 16, 2014June 16, 2014 Jenny Hayward

I made this card a few weeks ago now just before Convention but with the excitement of Convention and the new Catalogue I hadn’t got around to showing you this yet. This card was made for one of my Great Nephew’s 1st Birthday. This is using ‘Blast Off’ which is on the retiring list. It is such a cute set. Here is the card.

It was quite fun stamping and cutting these little characters out. For the grey “moon” I cut 2 circles from Smokey Slate cardstock using the Circle Framelits and with one I punched out holes using the Crop-A-Dile and a small circle punch. I then adhered them together and sponged the edge all around and over it randomly. I used ‘Gorgeous Grunge’ to create little splodges in Daffodil Delight. For the spaceman I taped some White Baker’s Twine to the back of him and to the back of the moon to let him “float” around. A cute little card for a cute one year old.

Make sure you grab this set before it leaves us in 2 weeks. Then it is gone!! You can check this cute set out below.

In the meantime, Happy Stamping 🙂

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cards

FRAMED SWALLOWTAIL!

May 5, 2014May 5, 2014 Jenny Hayward

I can show you this card now. I made this for my lovely blog friend Patti all the way in the U.S. It is her birthday TODAY and I wanted to send her some special birthday wishes. This card was inspired by one on Pinterest. That card had the beautiful butterfly watercoloured. I have to say I had 4 attempts at watercolouring this but it just wasn’t working. I messed it up every single time. So I stamped the butterfly on Pink Pirouette in black Stazon and left it be. Really there is so much detail in this gorgeous stamp you really don’t need to do too much. So here is my card.

The original card had the frame cut using the On Film Framelits. I don’t have those. I used one of my Square Framelits and cut out the centre from a piece of Whisper White. I embossed the greeting from ‘Simply Sketched’ with Gold embossing Powder. I added some strips of Gold Washi Tape to finish it off. Now I did mean to set it at an angle but it just looks like I stuck it down crooked. The white frame was a little larger and it didn’t sit as well as I would have liked. Once it is down it is not going to be moving!! The card base is Cherry Cobbler.

So make sure you go and say “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” to Patti on her blog here and check out her lovely creations while you are there.

Thanks for visiting.

Jenny