Stamping Techniques – Page 5 – A Stamping Journey

Wednesday’s WOW! #167 – What’s the sizes of the Textured Notes Dies??

People often ask the sized of the Textured Notes Dies. And that’s a good question. You want to know how they will fit on your card.

So here you go. I put together this little chart that shows the sizes. Save it for future reference.

Note Below. Error on one of the sizes. It has been brought to my attention that one of the sizes are incorrect. I do Apologise. #5 Die the metric is correct. The inches size should be 3 1/4″ x 1 3/4″

These dies are part of the Textured Notes Bundle but I particularly like the Dies. They have different markings on the edges that create embossed look on the edge of your card. Use them to create a frame or to add an image directly on them. They are very versatile on their own or layer them together.

The Dies and stamps have just been released as an Online Exclusives this month.

You can see the Dies more in store -> HERE. NOTE: These Dies have now retired.

You can see the Bundle more in store -> HERE.

I am loving these dies. They are very versatile and I think they will be a great one for your collection.

Hope that is helpful for you.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

Stampin' Up!, Sunday Suites

SUNDAY SUITES – MIXED MEDIA FLORALS ~

March 23, 2025 Jenny Hayward

It’s Sunday Suites Time. Today with the Mixed Media Florals Suite.

There is a lot included in this suite so let’s check it out.

The Mixed Media Florals Suite consists of:

The Mixed Florals Bundle
The Mixed Labels Bundle
Plaster Painting 3D Embossing Folder
Mixed Media Florals Designer Series Paper
Low-Profile Dots (140 in total in 2 sizes) Petal Pink and Gold

Let’s look at these a bit closer.

The Mixed Florals Bundle

The Mixed Labels Bundle

I have to say the Dies on their own are even great. You can use them for a number of different sentiments if you don’t want to use these.

The Plaster Painting Embossing Folder

The Mixed Media Florals Designer Series Paper

The paper has a number of different Mixed Media techniques in the paper. According to Stampin’ Up! it includes gouache, watercolour, and digital art. It’s sounds all impressive and looks even more impressive. I had to look up gouache. This is a water-Based paing that is opaque and has a matte finish. It’s made from natural pigment, water, and a binding agent like gum arabic or dextrin. Gouache is similar to watercolor but is more opaque and less transparent.

The colours are gorgeous together. You can colour the Black and White prints if you wish to.

The colours in this paper are Basic Black, Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Mossy Meadow, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Shy Shamrock.

So let’s see what Stampin’ Up! has created with these great products.

Lots of diecutting for this one.

The paper background gives the impression of a sunny sky. It’s pretty.

Try a little White Heat Embossing and then colour the image with White ink. It gives a chalkboard effect perhaps.

This one let’s the deep texture with the Embossing Folder stand out.

And create a small gift box with some of the pretty paper.

This Suite of products is an Online Exclusives. You can buy the full Suite ($225.00 AUD) or buy each of the items individually.

You can see more of this Suite in the Store -> HERE. You can Order them directly there or Contact me to help you.

Happy Sunday,

Jenny

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MINI BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES CARD!

March 15, 2025 Jenny Hayward

I have been sharing a lot with the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle. It is a gorgeous one. You might have caught the 5 Ways with the Beautiful Butterflies Video I posted just recently. You can find this in a previous post on my blog or now on Youtube. But I will also have the link below if you missed it.

This is one of the cards I created. It is a Mini Beautiful Butterflies folded card in Fresh Freesia.

MAKE IT YOURSELF:

To create this place your die on the fold line of your card base with the little score marks on the die lining up on the fold. Diecut it out. You will have a fold card. If you want some pretty paper on the butterfly adhere your paper to the front of the card first. I used the Beautiful Bokeh paper for this one.

I added a detailed diecut body in white on the front of the card.

If you missed the tip on how to cut the black body then be sure to check on my page or on the video -> HERE.

If you have the Beautiful Butterflies I hope you get to make one similar. Have a play with it. It’s lots of fun.

This is the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle. You can see it more in my store -> HERE.

If you are in Australia and need some crafty supplies, please stop by my store -> HERE. OR Contact me directly.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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TRY THE FAUX WATERCOLOUR TECHNIQUE WITH THE VIDEO~

March 8, 2025March 8, 2025 Jenny Hayward

I came across the Faux Watercolour Technique recently. I was intrigued and had to try it. I thought you might like it too so I put together a video. You can follow along and give it a try.

As you watch you might see it is a bit like the Smooshing Technique. But there are some differences.

Here is the video.

Here is the card I created.

The Thankful Garden Bundle includes Stamps, Dies and Masks and is an Online Exclusives.

If you have missed it you can see it online -> HERE.

I have also used the Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder which adds a nice, curvy texture. Also, using the Arched Dies for the sentiment adds a different element.

Hope you like it and get to try the technique yourself.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

If you are in Australia and need some supplies I would be happy to help you. You can visit my store -> HERE OR contact me directly.

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CORNER IN BLOOM LAVENDER CARD!

February 19, 2025February 20, 2025 Jenny Hayward

I was playing with the Corner in Bloom Stamp Set recently. I was wanting to colour the pretty lavender type flowers. I’m not exactly sure if they are lavender but we will go with that right. 🙂

I noticed in the Sale-A-Bration catalogue how the creator had coloured the sample and I thought I would try that. This is the card.

Here’s a closer look at the card. I used the Night of Navy Light Stampin’ Blends and the Light and Dark Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends.

The card mat was embossed with the Starstruck Embossing Folder.

Both the Stamp Set and the Embossing Folder are available as Sale-A-Bration choices with your $100 order (AUD).

This is the Corner in Bloom Stamp Set.

Sale-A-Bration is not around for much longer so if you want to grab these great products as your bonus gifts then you need to get your order in very soon.

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

Maybe you can use this idea from this card to colour your flowers when you are creating next.

Happy Creating,

Jenny

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SWEET SATURDAY WITH HEART SHAPED DIES!

February 15, 2025February 15, 2025 Jenny Hayward

Sweet Saturday. Today it’s a cute little card – with leftovers.

Do you have “bits” leftover from another project. They just sit there for some time taunting you. Pull them out and see what you can create.

For this one I had some bits of the Toadstool Gardens Paper. I had a diecut heart from the Heart Shaped Dies along with the little flower. So it was all just the size to make a Mini Thank You card. This didn’t take long at all and I can send it out soon for a special Thank You to one of my customers.

The paper and the Heart Shaped Dies are available as Sale-A-Bration choices with your orders over the qualifying amount. ($100 AUD for the paper and $200 for the Heart Shaped Stamp Set and the Dies).

The words were diecut with one of the dies in the Mixed Labels Dies available as on Online Exclusives product.

So if you like these you will have to be quick to get them. It is only 2 weeks left for them.

If you need to order any of your crafty supplies and you are in Australia I would love to serve you. You can stop by my store OR Contact me directly. I would be happy to help you.

Happy Weekend,

Jenny

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WEDNESDAY’S WOW! 166 – CREATING A BLACK BODY FOR THE BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES!

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 Jenny Hayward

I have been sharing the Beautiful Butterflies. They are gorgeous. I recently shared a video of 5 Ways with the Beautiful Butterflies. You can head back a post or 2 to see that.

But how did I create the Black centre of the Butterfly. Let me show you below. (If the images don’t show head to the blog directly to view them).

I hope you find this helpful when you create with the Beautiful Butterflies.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

Are you in Australia and need crafting supplies yourself? I would love to help you out. Head to my store -> HERE. Please use the Host Code: 32KKQAX6

Or Contact me Directly.

Don’t miss out on the bonus Sale-A-Bration gifts you can choose from with your orders over $100 or $200 AUD.

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5 WAYS WITH THE STAMPIN’ UP! BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES BUNDLE + VIDEO ~

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 Jenny Hayward

I have been playing with the gorgeous new Beautiful Butterflies Bundle. There are so many ways creating with this bundle and I discovered some Tips that might help you when creating with this yourself.

I put together a video to share 5 Ways creating with these Stamps, Dies and Embossing Folder and point out some things to look out for when using them.

If you don’t have the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle some of the ideas may work with other Butterfly stamps and dies you have so check them out.

I will share the cards more over the coming weeks in separate but for now follow along with the video.

The Tutorial for the mini card I shared in the video will be sent out to my newsletter Subscribers in next week’s newsletter. Are you a subscriber yet? Check the side bar on my blog to see how to receive them.

If you are in Australia and need some supplies for your crafting I would love to help you out. You can head to my store -> HERE Or Contact me directly.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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BEAUTIFUL BOKEH BUTTERFLIES CARDS

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 Jenny Hayward

I have been playing a lot with the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle along with the Beautiful Bokeh Paper. They are a pretty combination together.

For some simple cards I embossed the paper with the Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder. I love the depth of texture you get with this folder. The paper gives you the Bokeh effect without creating the mess doing the technique.

These are 2 of the colours. A Balmy Blue look and Calypso Coral.

Then there is this one a little more blue and Fresh Freesia showing on the pattern.

I diecut 3 butterflies in white card to add to the card with a simple HELLO Sentiment. This was cut with the Perennial Postage Dies. Simple but sweet cards. We made this as one of our cards in class last week.

What colour do you like?

This is the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle which includes the Stamp Set, the Dies and the Hybrid Embossing Folder.

You can see more with the Beautiful Butterflies -> HERE.

If you are in Australia and need your supplies I would love you to stop on by and shop with me. Thanks so much.

You can head to that link just above and select your items. Don’t forget your Sale-A-Bration choice when you order.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

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THOUGHTFUL JOURNEY BOOKBINDING CARD

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 Jenny Hayward

Recently I shared a Book Binding Card with the cute Toadstool Gardens Paper. That was part of a Blog Hop I was in. Today I’m sharing another version along with the link to create your own.

This one is created with the Thoughtful Journey Paper. The sentiment is from the Bright Borders Stamp Set and using the To The Point Label Punch.