Crafting with Jane 2023

 Hello and welcome to crafting with Jane.  I have had this blog for many years but have not been here for a couple of years, so I though a new name and a new look.

After having been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for 8 years I am during the next 3 months once my demonstratorship expires going to give it up. Why you ask? Well many reasons. I have probably over 200 stamp sets and dies and to be frank I  have probably everything and more that I will ever need. Secondly their  products are becoming so expensive that they are pricing themselves out of the market. I was always a hobby demo so it was actually costing me more than it was worth. Also I want to  do more with other companies and I have lots of ideas to bring to you all.

So my blog is Crafting with Jane and it will take me a while to get back into blogging, as I am sure a lot has changed. but stop by and see what I am up to and join in with the crafting fun.

Breast Cancer Awareness month - helping raise funds for BRAS Frimley Park Hospital

 BRAS - breast research and support is a charity at my local hospital and one of our lovely local boutiques in Farnham Angel Boutique were raising funds by having a Pink Friday event as one of their staff had just been diagnosed and was starting treatment. As I know many friends who are breast cancer survivors I wanted to get involved and help as much as I could.

So I made them a sign, recycled and painted in black acrylic picture frame and the retired Ribbon of Hope bundle from Stampin’ Up! For the pink ribbons.

The black stars were from the current Starlit punch.

I then made some bookmarks and a box of cards, all in pink, for their tombola prizes. The joys of being a crafter is it is always quick and simple to make some prizes

Finally everyone was encouraged to decorate a bra and wear it (over a t shirt of course as it is nearly winter here)  and I had fun with a hot glue gun and some wooden beads.

The response from the local community was fantastic and over £1,000 was raised on the day. It is lovely to be part of a local community that looks at giving back, and I was proud to say that I was part of it.

DIY Christmas cards on a budget using Sweet Stockings DSP patterned paper

 Do you bulk make Christmas cards? Looking for a budget friendly way to make hundreds of cards? Have friends who adore their pets and love everything Dogs and cats? Then this one is for you.

Sweet Stockings designer series paper is a pack of 12” x 12” paper double sided filled with cats, dogs, mice, and stockings which if you cut around the images will give you hundreds of potential card ideas.

Buy the paper from my shop - https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

Here is an idea to use 5 corgis in their Christmas jumpers. Only the three at the front are whole the two behind were cut from the edges and bottom of the paper (wasting nothing) and just tucked behind.

Video tutorial on my YouTube channel - 

I have also done a tips and ideas to get the most out of this paper, so for more information just watch this video tutorial on my YouTube channel 

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Make your own Christmas cards using the Starlit punch

 Christmas Day is just 12 weeks away, so if you are making your own cards it is time to make a start. Punches are a great way to quickly make embellishments to adorn, cards and gifts.

I have punched two stars, one in our Brushed Metallic cardstock and the other in some glimmer paper. The stamp set is Stars are Shining and you can buy all the products from my online shop https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

Video tutorial on my YouTube channel, please like and subscribe - 

Peaceful Deer Stampin’ Up! - make your own patterned paper for Christmas

 Hand made cards especially at Christmas time and lovely to make and great to receive. Peaceful Deer and the Deer Builder Punch can make lots of different styles of card as there are trees and a variety of deer, a winter rabbit/hare and lots of lovely words. Oh and there is a snow flakes stamp too.

 Create your own background patterned paper by using one of the tree stamps & Evening Evergreen ink with the stars stamped in So Saffron. Buy all products in my Shop

The deer is stamped in Soft Suede and there is some Shimmer Ribbon and Genial Gems to add a bit of sparkle https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

Video tutorial on my YouTube channel. Please like and subscribe to help grow my channel

Clean & simple card making using one colour & Stars Are Shining Bundle from Stampin’ Up!

 Clean & simple cards can be quite tricky as leaving a lot of white space on a card can be quite daunting, As a crafter we all want to fill every inch of our cards with layers and papers and ribbons, but a clean & simple card with a grouping in the middle surrounded by white space can look quite stunning

I used just one colour Gorgeous Grape with a little bit of glitter paper & a couple of rhinestones & grouped everything in the middle of the card. Buy the products in my SHOP

Video tutorial on my YouTube channel. Please like and subscribe 

Saleabration Feels Like Home stamp set

 The Feels Like Home stamp set is free with a qualifying purchase of £45 so stock up on your papers and Christmas crafts and get this stamp set for free shop here https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

I used two different punches the Elegant Tag Punch and Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch, both in the annual catalogue. Blending Brushes with two ink colours Pale Papaya and Calypso Coral, Fresh Fresia & Highland Heather and Pear Pizazz and Pool Party. I used Soft Suede to stamp the image.

Video tutorial on my YouTube channel 

Feels Like Home Saleabration stamp set - clean & simple silhouette card

 One of my favourite techniques is using a mask in any shape whether a circle, square, rectangle or oval and creating a scene. The Saleabration stamp set which is free with a qualifying purchase of £45 Feels Like Home is perfect for this https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

The colours I used were Soft Succulent and So Saffron and Calypso Coral & Pale Papaya. 

 Video tutorial on my YouTube channel 

Techniques using Peaceful Deer and Welcoming Woods

 Ever wondered how to put a deer behind some trees without and join lines. Well use a mask. Stamp the trees and then cut them out and put them over the stamped image then stamp and colour in the deer.

Buy the Peaceful Deer and Welcoming Woods stamp sets in my shop - https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

I used the Colour and Contour dies to cut the image out and then mounted on a piece of Sweet stockings dsp.

Blending brushes are perfect for getting a subtle background in Pool Party Daffodil Delight and Pear Pizazz. https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/v

Video tutorial on my YouTube channel. Please like and subscribe to help my channel grow

Use your stash to make a large tag - summertime theme

 I am part of Facebook group called The Joy of Sets which is a page full of ideas using stamp sets. They run regular swap challenges and this one was to make a large tag 6” x 3” with the theme Summer.

I decided to do an eclectic mix of sunflowers, sunshine and children playing.

The stamp sets I used were

Jar of Flowers for the sunflowers

Beautiful Moments for the children

Balloon and sun dies from Saleabration Sheep Dies

Here is the link to my shop if you want to purchase them https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

I’ve made a video of the process and how I put it all together. You can also see how I struggle with the ribbon charm for far too long, but get there eventually. Real time crafting warts and all.

Strong of Heart stamp set - one ink pad and a bit of creativity

 Strong of Heart is a new stamp set in the mini catalogue and for every set sold Stampin’ Up! Will donate £2.50 to a heart health charity. This set is close to the heart of Stampin’ Up! CEO Sara Douglas whose husband suffered a heart attack several years ago. I always try and support charities so this stamp set was one I had to have.

https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

These cards were made using just one ink pad and a stamp off technique to give the different shading.

The top card is in Pacific Point ink and cardstock and the bottom in Highland Heather. Shop for the products HERE

There is a step by step tutorial on my YouTube channel so you can follow along and make some for yourself. You can use any small punch or die cuts to add the details to the cards.

Stampin’ Up! New Mini Catalogue and the start of Saleabration goes live today

 The new Mini Catalogue goes live today full of lots of Christmas and autumnal craft products. Gorgeous stamp sets, papers, punches, dies and coordinating embellishments and ribbons.

https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/ go to my shop and see what’s on offer.

Here is a video on my YouTube channel with a quick walk through and some items you may have missed. There is so much to choose from and for every £45 you spend you can get a free product from the Saleabration brochure.

https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

Happy shopping 

Saleabration Sheep Dies - fun alternative ideas with these dies

 Saleabration is nearly here from 3rd August till the end of September for a qualifying spend you can get lots of products for free. Chose from stamp sets, dies and papers.

The Sheep Dies you can get for free with a qualifying spend of £45 and here are a couple of ideas using these dies for some quick and cheerful cards https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

I’ve turned the flag into bunting and added happy smiles on the sunshine. This is a great way to use up scraps and make quick and easy cards https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

There are 2 video tutorials which link to these cards to follow. Please like and subscribe to help my channel grow 

Hate Colouring Detailed Stamps Then Try This Simple Technique Using New Feels Like Home Saleabration Stamp Set

 Detailed stamps are quite often overlooked as the thought of hours of colouring in the image puts people off. However there is a simpler way which gives a beautiful look.

Using Blending Brushes and a few ink pads create a blended background then stamp the image in a coordinating ink pad

The colours I used were

Top Image - Cinnamon Cider, So Saffron & Sahara Sand

Middle - Smoky Slate, Pool Party, and So Saffron 

Bottom - Blackberry Bliss, Fresh Fresia and Highland Heather.

The stamp set is free with a qualifying order of £45 during Saleabration which starts 3rd August

Shop - https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

Watch my video tutorial on my YouTube channel for step by step instructions - 

Penguin Builder Punch - vases, pots & flowers punch art

 I love the versatility of punches and the new Penguin Builder Punch available 3rd August in the new Mini catalogue is one of those.

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Create lots of different styles of vases and pots and then add flowers. The flowers are made using the feet of the Penguin and the vases from different parts of the two bodies. You can even have a go at making a cacti.

Video tutorial on my YouTube channel 

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Penguin Builder Punch - make a snowman, Santa & lots of animals with this punch

 The Penguin Builder Punch is available 3rd August and make a lovely Penguin, but there are so many other characters you can easily create. A snowman, Santa Claus, dogs, rabbits, lions and anything else that takes your imagination.

Shop - https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/ for all current products and to buy the Penguin Builder Punch and the Penguin Palace stamp set from Aug 3rd.

For full details and a tutorial to make the snowman, Santa and the dog, watch my video on my YouTube channel 

Penguin Builder Punch and Penguin Place stamp set - whimsical birthday card

 I just love penguins and the Penguin Builder Punch makes the sweetest little Penguin.

I used Polished Pink, Bumble Bee and Pacific Point for the balloons and presents and mounted on Smoky Slate and Pacific Point.

This punch and stamp set is available 3rd August in the new Mini Catalogue. You can view pdf copies of all current catalogues in my shop -https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

Video tutorial on my YouTube channel - please like & subscribe and help support my channel so I can continue to bring you great content 

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Blending technique using Blending Brushes then stamped with new Welcoming Woods stamp set

 I do enjoy blending a background and this one has quite a soft rainbow feel.

The colours I used from the bottom up were Pear Pizazz, Pool Party, Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral, Polished Pink, and Gorgeous Grape. Buy all these products in my online shop - https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

The stamp set is a new one available 3rd August in the new Mini Catalogue called Welcoming Woods and creates lovely trees and falling leaves with lots of sentiments for every occasion.

Watch the video tutorial to see more - 

Welcoming Woods - new stamp set in Mini Catalogue Aug-Dec 2021

 If you like trees and nature then this new stamp set available 3rd August is a must. Perfect for building a scene and creating individual cards. Visit my online shop to buy current products - https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

I made a mask with a circle punch (you could use a die) and sponged using Crushed Curry & Calypso Coral. The trees were stamped in Crumb Cake & the background in Pear Pizazz and Pool Party.

If you would like a copy of the new mini catalogue and the Saleabration brochure, just get in touch. My customers who have shopped in the past 6 months will get one automatically.

Her is the video tutorial on my YouTube channel- please like and subscribe

Saleabration Counting Sheep & Sheep dies - how popular are these going to be!

 Saleabration in August and September? Yes it’s true. A second chance this year to get free products for qualifying orders of £45 for level 1 and £90 for level 2. Saleabration runs from 3rd August till 30th September. This runs during the launch of the new Mini Catalogue full of lovely Christmas products which runs from 3rd August till end of December 2021.

All my customers who have made a purchase in the past 6 months get their catalogues automatically. If you’ve only just found me and love crafts then just drop me a comment and I’ll see what I can do.

So onto Counting Sheep and the Sheep dies

The Sheep dies cut out the sheep image, fence which I did in Soft Suede, grass inPear Pizazz and sun in Daffodil Delight. Buy the cardstock and inks now in my online shop - https://amethystarcrafting.stampinup.net/

There is a video tutorial on my YouTube channel, so you can see more of these new products and how I made this card