#stampinupaustralia – Page 4 – A Stamping Journey

CRAFT ALIVE REVIEW!

October 20, 2016October 20, 2016 Jenny Hayward

All of a sudden it is Thursday! Where has this week gone to? I have had every intention of getting back here to share our exciting weekend at the Craft Alive Fair but there has been so much happening. So here we are today.

Craft Alive is a big Fair of papercraft and needlework exhibitors held in various large centres on the East Coast of Australia. I am so excited it has now come to Wollongong AND we got to have a stand there this year. I thought you might like to see our little display. It was such fun to share in this with my stamping sisters Leonie and Vanessa.

This was set up day. It took 5 hours to put together. Such a huge day but we were so pleased with the final display.

We had so many positive comments about our stand which was nice. We added stars on the space near the tree which I think just finished it off.

We had 6 Lucky Draw prizes over the weekend which some lucky visitors received a stamp set and some lovely embellishments. Of course you have to have them under the tree.

This photo was courtesy of the Craft Alive Facebook page. We were kept busy having a card for the visitors to make.

The Make and Take card was very popular so I thought I would show you. Everyone loved the Cookie Cutter set. This card was Cased from Jillstamps.

Thanks for sharing in this with me. I still have more cards from our stamping weekend. I might have to hit you hard with them all next week to catch up so stay tuned.

Jenny

Catalogues, Personal Ramblings, Stampin' Up!

LET’S TALK STAMPIN’ UP!

October 4, 2016October 4, 2016 Jenny Hayward

The Holiday Catalogue has been out for a month now and we have had the Annual Catalogue out for a few months. How is that Wish List going? Still adding to it?

There is so much to love isn’t there?

I am so grateful that I get a discount whenever I order anything. (Even a few freebies doesn’t hurt either!). 🙂

So what would it mean for YOU to get a discount on what you order?

Perhaps it will enable you to buy a few extra craft things you couldn’t get, or use that savings on your grocery bill? Why do we have to eat right, or clean the house for that matter!

You love stamping. You love the Stampin’ Up! products – and you want it all!

Have you considered Joining Stampin’ Up! to get your own Discount?

OK before you start hyperventilating. I know you are thinking I can’t do parties and classes. (I am sure that you could show a couple of friends your amazing cards. You might even do that already. It doesn’t have to be anything formal or fancy).

You don’t have to do Classes or Parties. It is entirely up to you. You can sit at your table and craft away – but save money in the process.

What is involved in joining Stampin’ Up!?

You choose $235 of products from any of the current catalogues and Pay only $169. You don’t even pay for the shipping. How is that! That is a huge saving!

Check out this example below to see how it works. Here you could save $75.91 just by joining Stampin’ Up!

I am sure you have more than $169 on your own wish list right?

To remain active with Stampin’ Up! you do have a quota to put in each quarter which is approximately $450 AUS. I think your wish list will keep you going for a while though. You might have friends (or new-found friends) who will order from you.

You can stay as long as you want. All the time enjoying a minimum of 20% discount.

What you will get out of it?

You will receive a minimum 20% discount and that can increase.
You will even receive a few free items along the way!
Each week you receive an email from Stampin’ Up! with a cute project.
A quarterly magazine from Stampin’ Up! with easy to create projects and you can read about other Demonstrators from around the world.
Access to an online Forum with literally thousands of projects to inspire you.
But best of all, the friendships. I have made so many friends locally and now globally and we all share in this fun hobby of stamping.

Now you are thinking “You are too far away from me to support me!” Isn’t technology wonderful with emails, texts, phones and even Skype! As long as you are an Australian resident, you can join with me. I help you all the way.

Want to know more?

Head to my ‘Join my Team’ Page HERE where I list 10 reasons why you need to be a part of this wonderful family (and my Team).

Still not sure?

Ask me to send you my “Thinking About It” package, which includes some information sheets – and a blank card for you to send on to someone.

Ready to join already?

Yes, I want that discount.

You can join my lovely team the JEN’s INK. right now on my website HERE.

I help you along the way whatever you want to do.

I have been a Demonstrator for over 8 years now. I have loved so much about it. My only regret is that I didn’t join sooner. So don’t have the same regrets as me.

So contact me for more information, or head right to my website now to join the family. I look forward to welcoming you.

Jenny

Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

IT’S WORLD CARDMAKING DAY WITH GREAT SPECIALS – AND EVEN A FREE PAPER SPECIAL!!

October 1, 2016October 1, 2016 Jenny Hayward

Did you even realise there was a day celebrating Cardmaking?? Why wouldn’t there be with such a wonderful hobby that brings so much joy to others. You just have to celebrate it. Also it’s a day to remind everyone that the age-old giving of cards is not gone out the window with all the technology we have.

Yes, it is easy to drop an email or a text but isn’t it nice to say it with a card. 🙂

Are you going to make a card this weekend?? It’s a long weekend here so I am hoping to make a card – or 2 🙂

Stampin’ Up! are celebrating today with some special offers available for the next 5 days. These offers are up to 25% off. They will certainly help with your creative projects. Check them out.

Great savings on that cardstock. If you haven’t got an Envelope Punch Board yet why not grab one at 25% off. They are great not just for envelopes but for gift boxes and treat holders. The Tin of Cards project kit is really gorgeous and at 25% off you will love it.

This is the Tin of Cards kit. All you need to do is provide the adhesives and the stamps and ink of your choice.

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Not only do we have great specials for World Cardmaking Day but there is a fantastic special on Designer Series Paper for the whole month.

Buy 3 Packs of Designer Series Paper and you can choose one FREE!!!

Awesome!

Here are the choices.

So how to order any of these delectable bargains.

You can order directly from me by emailing/phoning me or by stopping by my store HERE. If you do Shop Online please use the HOST CODE: HTNCJWUH

Now off you go and check out these specials.

Jenny 🙂

cards, Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

DAPPER MERRY WISHES!

September 22, 2016September 22, 2016 Jenny Hayward

I have another card for you today with the Merriest Wishes set and the Merry Tags Framelits.

On a piece of Whisper White I embossed the card with the Holly Embossing Folder that you can find in the Annual Catalogue. I love the detail in this folder and how delicate it is when you emboss. Then it was a matter of Heat Embossing the sentiment in Silver Embossing Powder and cutting it with one of the Merry Tags Framelits. The deer tag was cut in Dapper Denim and then I cut a circle from the Silver Foil Sheet and adhered that to the back to the back of the tag.

Before I adhered the white card on to the Dapper Denim card mat I wrapped over some Silver Taffeta ribbon and adhered that down. I find Snail Adhesive the best thing to adhere ribbon down to your projects. The tags were raised up with Dimensionals and then I finished them with a Silver Taffeta Ribbon bow. The card base is Thick Whisper White.

I think this might be good to try in other colours. Must try that. If you make one in a different colour do share it with me. I would love to see.

Thanks for visiting me today.

Have an awesome day.

Jenny

Christmas, Classes, Stampin' Up!

CHRISTMAS STAMP A STACK!

September 19, 2016September 19, 2016 Jenny Hayward

I know it’s September but we do need to start thinking Christmas cards. I have a Christmas Stamp A Stack on this Friday for you to get some of those cards done for you. We will create 6 cards – 3 each of 2 different designs. I have a little sneak peek for you. I think you will love them.

Here are the details but if you can’t make the time let’s make another time just for you. I would love to show you how to create them.

WHEN: Friday 23rd September at 10am or 7.3opm at my place in East Corrimal.

COST: $15 or $20 if you use my adhesives.

PLEASE RSVP: Wednesday 21st September

Why not bring a friend and receive a special gift.

Hope to see you there.

Jenny

Stampin' Up!, Weekly Deals

SPECIAL OFFERS AND CLEARANCE RACK. EITHER WAY YOU SAVE BIG TIME!!

September 15, 2016September 15, 2016 Jenny Hayward

We have a new week for the Special Offers – and this is the last week! Here they are for you. Check them out. These are 25% off.

I have seen a lot of cute boxes with the Popcorn Box Thinlits but isn’t this one by Stampin’ Up! just gorgeous!

The Clear Tiny Treat Boxes can make some sweet gifts in no time. You could just simply wrap them in some pretty paper and tie up some ribbon.

Remember you can order HERE or contact me directly. If you order Online Please use the Host Code: RYWGMMKD

You know I keep forgetting about the Clearance Rack. This week I was reminded when Stampin’ Up! mentioned that a large number of products had been added. You can save a huge amount on these items. I think it would be good to stop for a visit there yourself and see these bargains.

See them HERE. You can order directly there too or contact me. Don’t forget the Host Code: RYWGMMKD if you are ordering online.

Here is a taste of just some of the items on the Clearance Rack.

Please ask if you have any questions,

Jenny

Catalogues, Stampin' Up!, Weekly Deals

SPECIAL OFFERS FOR THIS WEEK FROM STAMPIN’ UP!

September 8, 2016September 8, 2016 Jenny Hayward

Look at this. It is Wednesday and I am actually telling you about the Special Offers that started TODAY!! From 1-21st Stampin’ Up! are offering 25% off select products. You have got to love that. 🙂

Here they are for this week (8-15th). Do you fancy some Cake and Sprinkles this week??

I like this cute card with the Cupcake Cutouts courtesy of Stampin’ Up!

TO ORDER

If you like the look of any of these items and you haven’t got a Demonstrator already then stop on by my store HERE to order. Or you can contact me directly. (Australian residents only).

Thanks for visiting today.

Jenny

Blog Hops, cards, Stampin' Up!, Techniques

HOLIDAY CATALOGUE BLOGHOP!

September 1, 2016September 1, 2016 Jenny Hayward

I’m excited to be a part of this International Blog Hop as we showcase some exciting new products from the Holiday Catalogue! Are you ready?? It’s just a small one but I think you are going to love these projects. You might have come from Alexe‘s blog or just starting here. Don’t worry you can hop anywhere.

For my projects today I am showcasing the Paisleys & Posies stamp set and the Paisley Framelits. These new products are so fun and cheery. I reckon anyway.

For my first card I thought I would create my own dry embossed background. Here is my card and then I will show you how I have created it.

The card is on a Thick Whisper White base. See the background? I have embossed the Dapper Denim card using the Paisley Framelits.

To create the background lay the Framelits pieces on to your card making sure the cutting edge of the Framelits face up NOT DOWN on your card. Position them as you like. Here is a photo to show you.

Run the piece through your Big Shot on the platform you normally would with the Framelits. Just double check your Framelits are facing up before you roll it through. (I made a little mistake with this the first time!!). You will see once you run it through that the pieces will be embossed. You could try this with a number of different Framelits.

I didn’t want too much to finish the card off so it didn’t hide the embossed pattern. I just cut some Paisleys from Gold Foil Sheet. The sentiment from Tin of Cards is Heat Embossed with Gold Embossing Powder and cut with the Tags and Labels Framelits.

I have another card to show you using the Paisleys & Posies stamp set. I called on a technique and colour combination I used a little while back. It was good to pull this one out again.

This one is the Emboss Resist Technique. If you are not familiar with it, Stamp your images in Versamark on white card and then heat emboss in White Embossing Powder. Sponge over the card using your chosen colours. I have used Tempting Turquoise, Elegant Eggplant and Bermuda Bay. Once you have inked the card, rub over the card with a tissue to wipe off the excess ink on the embossed parts and you will see your images “POP” even more. It’s quite magic.

I finished if off by tying around some Thick White Twine then layering it onto Perfect Plum card mat. I found that a better match than using the other colours that I sponged with. It was then layered on to a Thick Whisper White card base. Just a note too: I stamped my sentiment from Tin of Cards onto the card before stamping any of the Paisleys so I knew where to position them.

Hope you like these cards?

Now off to Amberlee’s blog HERE. Enjoy your little Global trip. 🙂

If you get lost along the way then here are the blogs to visit. (If the links aren’t working immediately just be patient and come and see again soon. Also you may wish to use Google Translate if you haven’t got a Translate tab on your computer).

Elizabeth Green

Alexe Guillemette

Jenny Hayward – You are here 🙂

Amberlee Batchelor

Jenny

Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

THE HOLIDAY CATALOGUE IS NOW LIVE!!!

September 1, 2016September 1, 2016 Jenny Hayward

Woo Hoo! I am excited! You can view the Holiday Catalogue Online NOW – if you haven’t already seen it. Here is the link below and I will add it to the side bar as well. AND, if you want a little preview of some of the exciting new products, check the video out below.

You can head HERE to download the catalogue.

If you want your own copy of the catalogue sent to you, then ask me. 🙂

For your viewing pleasure, check this video out HERE.

Later today I am going to share some projects for our International Blog Hop so make sure you come back and visit.

cards, Catalogues, Stampin' Up!

CHRISTMAS THOUGHTFUL BRANCHES!

August 31, 2016August 31, 2016 Jenny Hayward

Today I am going to show you a couple of Christmas cards with the Thoughtful Branches set. You can see just how versatile this set is. A set for so many different occasions.

Here is the first one. I CASED this from Pinterest but changed the colours.

I have used Emerald Envy for the card mat and for the tree branches. I will say it was a little tricky lining up the branches with the trunk. Thank goodness for clear stamps!! But it took a couple of goes.

Just a tip: Stamp the tree trunk first. (this one is in Early Espresso). Then ink up your branches and hold it over the trunk. Just move the stamp around until you have lined up a few of the tree branches with the branches on the trunk. I started at the bottom of the branches and worked up the tree. Have a practice on scrap card if you like. I did fill in a couple of leaves with the marker because I missed, but hey! you wouldn’t have known if I didn’t tell you. 😉

I did try to stamp the branches first and then stamp in the trunk but I think it is much easier to stamp the trunk first. Have a play and see what works for you.

The sentiment is cut from Gold Foil Sheets with the Christmas Greetings Thinlits.

The next card is one I CASED from my friend Leonie when we had a stamp day. I think this was CASED off Pinterest.

The tree is cut from Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper. I hope you can see the sparkle. The ground and the 3 trees are stamped in Versamark and then Heat embossed in White Embossing Powder on to a piece of Whisper White just a little smaller than your card base.

The sentiment is from the Merriest Wishes set (coming out TOMORROW in the Holiday Catalogue!) I stamped it on scrap white and heat embossed it, then just flagged the ends with scissors. I have to say this was the first time I had used the Copper Embossing Powder. WOW! I think it is more like Rose Gold. I may have ordered it now!! 😉

So are you convinced you NEED this set yet? I am sure you have seen lots of samples around. Today is the last day to order it but we have been told by Stampin’ Up! there are still some supplies left so they will be available until sold out. SO, go and get your set now!!

If you are in Australia you can order directly from my store HERE. Please use the HOST Code: AEA9A3PT

Tomorrow the Holiday Catalogue goes live. I am excited to share more projects from this catalogue. Join me later tomorrow as I am taking part in a Global Blog Hop showcasing projects from this catalogue. Can’t wait!

Have a happy day,

Jenny