Hello and welcome to Crafting with JaneA. I have been a crafter for many years now and enjoy all type of paper crafting, cardmaking, mixed media, as well as crochet, sewing and upcycling, I hope to bring a bit of what I love to my channel and inspire and encourage you in wherever your crafting journey takes you.
Perennial Essence dsp patterned paper is so gorgeous why not make a simple journal/notebook to show it in all it's glory.
Every page of this patterned paper is like looking at a work of art. If you like a wide palette of colours from blues and purples to pinks and yellows and greens, then this paper if for you.
I wanted to show the paper off so decided to make a simple journal/notebook with the papers inside the notebook stamped with the coordinating Floral Essence stamp set.
This paper reminds me of Monet's art work as it has that lovely washed look and just lends itself so well to a cover.
I have made a step by step video for you to make one for yourself. So please have a go as it really is quite simple. The sewn book binding is a really easy way to attach your pages, all you need is some twine, thread or ribbon and a wide eyed needle.
Here are the measurements.
Cardstock for cover 9 1/2" x 6 1/2" scored at 5" and 5 1/2" to give a 1/2" spine
Matt - 6 1/4" x 4 1/4"
DSP (patterned paper) 6" x 4"
Spine matt 6 1/4 x 3/8" dsp 6" x 3/16"
Pages ( as many as you want. I used 6 pages)
8 1/2" x 6 1/4" folded in half.
All products are available from 4th June 2019 from my shop HERE
My first steps in junk journaling has begun and to create a vintage page I used Stampin Up Free As A Bird with cardboard and brown paper to give it a lovely vintage feel.
I have just created my first junk journal and now it is time to decorate the pages and fill this journal. Having a large craft hoard it was relatively to start making my junk journal.
Items I am collecting and using,
Old Book pages,
Tea dyed paper,
Tea dyed ribbon,
Cardboard packaging,
brown paper,
brown paper envelopes,
patterned paper,
buttons, paper clips, beads and other bits an bobs.
This page was to go over a brown paper envelope tuck opening.
I stamped the Free As A Bird stamps onto the brown paper, coloured with blends and fussy cut out. I used the Rectangle Stitched Framelits and the Nested Labels Dies to cut out the base shapes in recycled carboard packaging and brown paper.
This was then mounted on to a book sheet, torn and distressed with Crumb Cake ink. I added some lace and buttons to give texture without detracting from the simple brown paper feel of this page.
I have made two step by step video tutorials for you to follow and have a go. This layout would work for a scrapbooking page as well as to go in a junk journal.
If you are interested in making a junk journal from start to finish I am looking at making a video tutorial, so would appreciate your thoughts if you would like this or not.
Have you ever struggled with colouring to achieve a realistic look? Me too. With a lot of practise and trial and error I have, I think, cracked it.
Using our STAMPIN UP BLENDS pairs of light and dark dual tipped alcohol markers I will show you how to colour the new Free As A Bird stamp set birds.
These little birds have some light and dark area to give a realistic look. I used the light and dark pool party, light crumb cake and ivory for the branch, old olive light and dark for the leaves and daffodil delight light and dark for the flowers.
Here is step by step video tutorial which will help those like myself who struggled in colouring my birds. I hop you will give it a try and remember the Free As A Bird stamp set is available June 4th I the new annual catalogue. Want a copy just leave me a note and I will post one out to you.
So are you getting excited about the launch of Stampin Up Annual catalogue and want a FREE copy then get in touch now.
Free As A Bird is the most lovely set in the new catalogue and has just so many possibilities with the lovely bird, flower and leaf images together with some lovely sentiments.
Why do we love Stampin Up products so much? everything coordinates beautifully. For this card I chose two of my favourite colours Gorgeous Grape (cardstock)
The background is created by stamping with the little flower and leaf image in this set. I told you it was versatile!
Want to create this card yourself, then watch this step by step video tutorial. I know you will love this stamp set and will want to add it to your wish list ready to buy come June.
If you would like to buy beautiful coordinated products then just visit my shop. It really is very easy, just click HERE and it will take you straight to my shop where you can buy from the comprehensive range of stamping and crafting products and it will be delivered straight to your door.
Love birds? so do I and the Free As A Bird stamp set in the new Stampin Up Annual Catalogue is to die for.
I just love these little birds on a branch and with the lovely flowers and some fantastic sentiments it is one to add to your wish list for the new annual catalogue.
All my customers who have ordered from me in the last year will be getting their free copy in the post over the coming week. Want one too? then just drop me a note and I will send one out.
We have a great selection of stitched dies to create some lovely layers for cards with pretty stitched borders.
Stampin Up New annual catalogue launches June 3rd 2019 and the Perrenial Flower Punch is a must have to create lovely punched flowers. Combine it with the Floral Essence stamp set and get a 10% discount.
How pretty is this flower? Created with the new Perennial Flower Punch and the Floral Essence stamp set in the new annual catalogue.
I used Whisper White Craft Ink and Gorgeous Grape ink pads to create a lovely two tone image. Using white craft ink works really well on lined stamps like this to give some lovely natural highlights and on coloured cardstocks really makes it stand out.
As always I have made a step by step video tutorial so you can have a go and create this lovely flower.
The new annual catalogue will be with all my customers who have purchased in the last year FREE of charge and postage, over the next week, so I hope you are excited as I am and have pen and paper ready for a large wish list as this is a stunning catalogue jam packed with gorgeousness.
Want a catalogue and not a customer yet? Email me allmark.j@sky.com and I will be happy to send you a copy in the post so you can join my growing customers and buy some of these gorgeous products.
Love Florals then the NEW Stampin Up Floral Essence stamp set is a must. Order your copy of the new Annual catalogue ready for the 3rd June launch now.
How beautiful is this Floral Essence stamp set. The card I chose to showcase this new set which launches June 3rd in the new Annual catalogue uses my favourite colour combination of Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape with the leaves toned in Old Olive.
Look at all those lovely layers. By using dimensionals the three flowers at the front and one of the larger flowers have been given layering with them.
Want a copy of the new catalogue posted directly to you in time for the 3rd June launch then just get in touch. If you are a customer and have ordered in the past year your copy will be on its way.
Excited? so am I - this catalogue is full of amazing product and always with Stampin Up you canbe assured of the highest quality standards.
Here is a step by step video to make this gorgeous card.
Stampin Up are launching NEW dies in the annual catalogue launching June 2019. What are they like? and how do they compare to the old dies?
Whenever there is change we all feel a little worried and concerned and with the launch of the new dies there are many questions. With this review and comparison I will alleviate those worries and reassure you that Stampin Up has come up with some excellent new dies, that work like a dream and will add to your crafting experience, as all their dies before have.
The Case -
Clear case making it easier to see details inside
Easy closure with a tongue and slot, stores seamlessly with other dies without bulking.
Name of the die in small letter on the left had side of case ( write or print you own label and put on front of case if this is too small)
Sheet dies adhered to -
The adhesive is not as sticky as it was so makes for easy removal of dies when you first get them.
The Dies -
As always the quality of the dies are fantastic. I did a comparison of the Stitched Nested Labels Dies and the Rectangle Stitched Dies and there was no difference in the quality, thickness and size of the dies. Both worked for me with just one pass of my die cutting machine the Big Shot.
As we all know all die cutting machines are different and with age you can have "sweet spots" and differences in pressure as your machine wears and beds in. If you need a shim use one, a sheet of copy paper folded in two is sometimes all you need.
The dies in my opinion are excellent as I would expect from Stampin Up and having now bought and used them I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to you all. Stampin Up have always been leaders in the innovation and when they bring something new to us, we know we have the backing and support of a quality brand.
Want to get your hands on these new dies, bundles, stamp sets and so much more?
New catalogue launches June 03rd 2019. All customers who have ordered from me will be receiving their copy FREE in the post during the next week. If you would like to get your FREE copy then just let me know and I will be happy to post one to you.
Here is the video of my review and comparison of the new die so you can see for yourself.
Hello and welcome to May #JOSTTT05 blog challenge.
The Grid for this month is
and I chose the middle line Flowers, Tree and Yellow. Spring is well under way and the trees are in full bloom with all sorts of different coloured blossom.
One of my favourite Stamp Sets is SHELTERING TREE STAMP SET. As we move into the launch of our new catalogue in June 2019 unfortunately they have to make room for the new, so some of the old favourites get returned. Sheltering Tree is one of those retiring so if you love it as much as I do, buy it now (while stocks last) as once it's gone it's gone.
So I sponged a background in Crushed Curry having made a mask using the Rectangle Stitched dies and then stamped the tree in black and added the blossom in Crushed Curry. A few little flowers punched and curled with a little twinkly gem in the centre finished the card.
So I hope I have given you some inspiration. If you want to have a go and join in on the challenge then just follow the link HERE
Every month the winner gets to be a guest designer on the next challenge and gets a winner's badge to display on their blog. You never know it could be you next month.
Have fun x
Here is a video tutorial showing using Sheltering Tree with a different colour palate and showing the background sponging technique. Enjoy.
