Stamping Techniques – A Stamping Journey

More with the Painted Illusions Designer Series Paper. I kept it simple again highlighting the wavy paper and bold colours.

The Happy Birthday is from the ‘With You In Mind’ Stamp Set. I stamped it on white card (it is white…) and then diecut it with one of the Textured Notes Dies. It was wider than the width of the card so I trimmed it down. Having the edging top and bottom of that piece adds some extra detail and texture.

Take a closer look at the “flowery” shape in the circle. Rather than just simply stamping it I added extra colour. Firstly, it was inked in Granny Apple Green and then I used a dauber to add some Pretty in Peacock in areas over it. You only need a little dab of ink. Then it was diecut with one of the small circles in the Stylish Shapes Dies.

Then I added some Rhinestones for the finish. You could add more to this card if you like to but I just kept it simple for the paper.

The Painted Illusions Paper is February Product of the Month.

With Product of the Month you can receive this with your qualifying order. In Australia when your order reaches $125 then you can purchase the Product for $9. There is only One per person. And While Supplies Last. Check your market for the qualifying amount.

You can see the Paper more -> HERE.

If you need supplies and you are in Australia stop on by my store and order there. OR you can contact me directly and I can help you out.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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PAINTED ILLUSIONS PAPER FOR FEBRUARY PRODUCT OF THE MONTH!

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 Jenny Hayward

It’s a new month which means a new Product of the Month.

February Product of the Month is the gorgeous Painted Illusions Paper. I love the colours and the wavy patterns. Here it is.

The pack of paper consists of 12 – 12″x12″ sheets. There are 3 sheets of 4 Double sided patterns. One side has more simple prints and the other side the waves of colour.

The colours in this paper are Darling Duckling, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock.

I have actually been playing with this paper the last few weeks. I received this early as part of the Product of the Month Demonstrator Coucil I am on. It has been fun to play with. I will share those projects I created soon.

Here are some projects that Stampin’ Up! have created with this paper.

If you order another qualifying amount later in the month you can still select a different month if you haven’t already chosen this.

I hope you can get this great Paper. You will enjoy it.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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SWEET SUNDAY WITH A PATCHWORK CARD!

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 Jenny Hayward

Sweet Sunday with this fun Patchwork card idea. This one is created by Stampin’ Up! Artists with the True Blue Florals Designer Series Paper. You could try with any pretty paper though.

Here’s How:

You would need to cut numerous white squares. Diecutting them with one of the small squares from the Stylish Shapes Dies give you that “stitched edge” look. For a card like this you would need 16 squares. Then diecut some squares with your patterned paper. Cut the squares diagonally. Then you can position the white squares over your card mat and place the cut paper squares in position to create the patchwork look. This card would work best with a Square style card.

Try this idea out for a card. And I would love to see it too if you like.

This paper is the Product of the Month that has been out this month. There is a new exclusive product each month.

You can purchase this True Blue Florals Paper for $9 when your order reaches $125. (AUD)

You can find more about the Product of the Month -> HERE.

If you need any supplies you can order at my store at that link above too.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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WATERCOLOUR TREES WITH THE STAMPIN’ UP! ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 Jenny Hayward

I was going to film a video to show you how to make this card. But here we are a week out from Christmas…. So I thought I would tell you about it. It’s easy to follow along really I think.

This is the card.

The trees were given a light watercolour. Ink the “pine” type tree with the Classic Ink. I used Garden Green and then with a Water Painter lightly wipe over the branches spreading outward to wash out the colour. You only need a very light touch.

For the other tree I inked this up in Granny Apple Green and used the Water Painter to spread the ink. Start from the outside line and brush inwards. You will need to pick up more ink from the ink pad to spread enough ink but that’s ok. Add as much as you like.

Let the trees dry before you diecut. I used the Ornamental Christmas Bundle but if you don’t have that then try it with other tree stamps you have. This technique could work too with flowers or other images you want to colour. Give it a try.

To finish the card I stamped the sentiment on white card and diecut with one of the larger Arch dies in the Everyday Arches Set. Before I diecut the arch I added a strip of the Modern Christmas Specialty Paper near the bottom.

Now to go and finish the Christmas shopping. I am so behind. Anyone else like that??

Happy Christmas creating. I hope you’re more organised that I am.

Jenny

If you need supplies and you are in Australia you can head to my store -> HERE. OR Contact me directly.

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WEDNESDAY’S WOW! 171 – A QUICK, SIMPLE CARD TO IMPRESS ~

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 Jenny Hayward

Wednesday’s WOW! #171 – Make a quick, simple card to impress your friends.

Do you want a card that’s quick to make yet still want to WOW! your receiver?? Try this idea.

Trim off 2.5cm or 1″ from the Right Hand Side of your card front. Add some gorgeous paper and elements to the front. Inside add a strip of patterned paper that co-ordinates with the front paper that is just slightly smaller than the section. Add some white card so there is a space to write on. This really doesn’t take much more time that creating a full card.

This is great timing if you still have some Christmas cards to make. You can try this for any occasion though.

On this card I used the Stampin’ Up! Modern Christmas Specialty Paper. The Black, White and Gold makes any cards elegant. I also used the Ornamental Christmas Bundle.

Hope your Christmas creating is coming along well. We are nearly at the finish line.

Happy Christmas Creating,

Jenny

Need some supplies and you are in Australia. I would love to help you get them. You can head to my store -> HERE.

Don’t forget it’s Free Shipping the next 3 days so great timing. From 10th-12th December on orders over $65 AUD.

Just a note: It is getting close to Christmas now. There is no certainty that these orders will arrive before Christmas so do keep that in mind.

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‘TIS THE SEASON WITH THE STAMPIN’ UP! ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS BUNDLE ~

November 27, 2025November 27, 2025 Jenny Hayward

One with the Stampin’ Up! Ornamental Christmas Bundle today.

'Tis the Season with the Stampin' Up! Ornamental Christmas Bundle

Do you add texture on your cards? There are different types of texture here. The embossed background, gold detailed star diecut and some soft satin ribbon. And of course add the bling. Adding the texture adds extra dimension and interest on a card so it is not so flat looking.

If one of your cards is not quite looking right or looking a little flat maybe see how you can add some texture as some type of element. It will make a big difference.

This is the Ornamental Christmas Bundle I have used.

You can see it more -> HERE.

Happy Christmas Creating,

Jenny

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ANOTHER SHINY, GOLD CARD WITH THE STAMPIN’ UP! MODERN CHRISTMAS PAPER

November 23, 2025November 23, 2025 Jenny Hayward

More with the Stampin’ Up! Modern Christmas Specialty Paper. I have loved playing with this paper. It is so shiny and so classy for Christmas this year.

I have to say though. It is hard to take a photo with all the shine and glare you get. I used 2 different patterns of the paper together with this one and then a simple sentiment diecut with a circle from the Spotlight on Nature Dies.

I added texture by embossing a strip of Garden Green card with the Soft Waves Embossing Folder. Layering the pieces of paper on a card mat gives some contrast. The Cherry Cobbler piece was diecut with one of the rectangles in the Textured Notes Dies.

This would be a simple design if you have to mass produce your Christmas cards. It still adds a little class and shine but easy to cut and stick together in no time.

Hope your Christmas cards are going well.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

If you need supplies and you are in Australia I would love to help you. You can head to my store -> HERE Or contact me directly.

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WEDNESDAY’S WOW! 170 – ADD COLOUR ON YOUR EMBOSSED CARD

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 Jenny Hayward

Wednesday’s WOW! #170 – Colour your Embossed Card with Ink.

If you have an embossed image on white card sometimes it can be a little plain. You can add a little colour to lift it. Of course you could swipe the Inkpad over the Embossing Folder before or after embossing, but try a little light watercolouring with your Water Painter and Ink Pads. It can really highlight the detail.

This one is with the Traditional Wreath Embossing Folder but you could try it with most folders.

Try it out.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

If you need supplies for your crafting then I would love to help you. You can stop by my store -> HERE OR Contact me directly.

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DISTRESSED SUNFLOWER EMBOSSING FOLDER CARD ~

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 Jenny Hayward

I have been meaning to show some more cards with the Sunflower Embossing Folder. I shared a number of the cards in my recent video but it might be good to see them close up.

This one is more a distressed looking card.

I embossed with the folder on a piece of the “wood” look pattern from the Nests of Winter Paper pack. You could use any similar print.

Then you can add your colouring. This one I used the Ink Pads and Blending Brushes then assembled it on the card base with a piece of Old Olive card off-set a little. I think curling up the edges of the embossed piece might have given a more distressed look.

I have had so much fun with this Embossing Folder. I hope to get back to you again soon with some more card projects soon.

If you missed it you can see the video of 5+ Ways with the Sunflower Embossing Folder -> HERE.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

If you need supplies for your cardmaking I would love to help you get them. You can head to my store -> HERE OR Contact me directly.

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STAMPIN’ UP! TWO-TONE SUNFLOWERS ~

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 Jenny Hayward

I have been playing a lot with the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder and experimenting with the Two-Tone cardstock. So I put them together.

Here are 2 cards that I created. Some nice sunshine-y yellow to brighten your day.

For this one below I cut a piece of the Daffodil Delight Two-Tone Cardstock just slightly smaller than the front of the card. Then I cut the piece in half and flipped one half. I put the pieces together in the Embossing Folder and embossed them. I lightly sanded the embossed cardstock to reveal the white. I adhered them to the front of a white Card Base and added a simple sentiment.

We made this card recently in my local class playing with the Two-Tone Cardstock. If you are a Wollongong local I would love you to join in our classes each month. Contact me to find out more about them.

On this one below I cut a piece of the Two-Tone Daffodil Delight and embossed that. I lightly sanded the piece and added it to a white card Base. The sentiment heat embossed in white on black card and the Granny Apple Green leaf gives a ‘POP’ to the card.