Create with Jenfie Lou - Classes in Holymoorside

Classes are now being held at Holymoorside Village Hall, Chesterfield

Why don't you join us?  

Suitable for all ages and experience - new to crafting - not a problem all materials and tuition provided! 

Friendship's Sweetest Thoughts, Lovely Inside and Out

Welcome crafters

Here is a fabulous card, made at our team meeting earlier this year.  It works amazingly well with the new STAMPARATUS tool, Stampin' Up!'s brand new stamp positioning tool which will be available from Friday 1st June. Unfortunately, however, this stamp set itself is retiring tomorrow, 31st May, so be sure to pick up your clear mount Lovely Inside and Out set now!  It is also available as wood mount here.  

Notice the gorgeous Metal Rimmed Pearls used for the centre of the flower?  They are also saying goodbye, so if you love them as much as I do, you know what to do! 

This stamp set has a co-odinating set of Lovely Words Thinlits Dies, don't forget that you can get the stamp set and dies as a bundle (Wood Bundle, Clear Bundle) before 31st May saving yourself 10%.  I think this set is definitely going to be missed, so make sure you don't miss out.

Another item we made at our team training event was this cute little box.  The box itself was made using the Lots to Love Box Framelits Dies which is also available as part of a bundle with the Sure Do Love You stamp set in Wood mount or Clear Mount.  You can see the full Painted With Love Suite here.

We used the Friendship's Sweetest Thoughts stamp set to create the cute cart on the tag, coloured using our new Stampin' Blends (coming very soon) and finished with a touch of Very Vanilla Lace Trim.

On Tuesday we had a True Gentleman Suite send off at our Truly Tailored Bottle Box workshop.  You can check out all the products in the suite and order your favourites today by clicking here - True Gentleman suite.  

Jenfie Lou
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Birthday Wit

Hi All, thanks for joining me.

Today we have TWO retiring stamp sets to share, first up is a little humour for you with the Birthday Wit (Clear mount, Wood Mount) Stamp Set - from the 2018 Spring/Summer Occasions Catalogue.

Casing the above card from the catalogue, I combined this stamp set with the NEW 2018-2020 In Colors and created a set of 5 birthday cards - great for those birthdays you(I) accidentally forgot to send a card for! 

You can see how quick and easy these are to make by checking out my Facebook Live video here - Birthday Wit Facebook Live

Within the set is a stamp perfect for those friends/family who are...let's say a little fussy about food for one reason or another ;) Well this stamp covers them all!! I've combined it with the retiring Sweet Cupcake Photopolymer Stamp Set from the 2017-2018 Annual Catalogue.

I used this card for some of my swaps for the OnStage event in April held in Telford, along with my local Slimming World Consultant's birthday, she loved it!

Come back tomorrow to see another favourite that's on it's final call!!

Don't forget, you can shop with me online 24/7 here - be sure to use the monthly hostess code (VAFTPTMP) when placing your order for an extra thank you from me!

Jenfie Lou
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We're coming to the end of A Magical Day ...and catalogue

Welcome crafters

Have you had a magical bank holiday weekend?  I can't believe it is almost the end of May 2018 already!

As the month draws to an end, so do many of our products from the 2017-2018 Annual Catalogue and the 2018 Spring/Summer Occasions Catalogue.  

I will be sharing a number of products, suites, and creations with you over the next few days to say goodbye to these gorgeous products.  Be sure to order your favourites before they're gone, contact me for more details or place your order online here and use the hostess code VAFTPTMP for an extra thank you from me.

Retiring Suite of the day is the Myths and Magic Suite from the 2018 Spring Summer Occasions Catalogue.  

This suite is perfect for the young and young at heart! With unicorns, mermaids, wizards, knights, and dragons, you can certainly lose yourself in a magical mythical world...

 

The Magical Day Stamp Set is available in Wood Mount or Clear Mount Red Rubber and consists of 12 Stamps.

Co-ordinates with the Magical Mates Framelits Dies to easily cut out your stamped images with no need for fussy cutting!

Buy both as a bundle (Wood Bundle, Clear Bundle) and save yourself a spellbinding 10%!

With gorgeous "iridescent glittered designs on one side, and colourful all-occasions imagery on the other" you are sure to LOVE the Myths and Magic Speciality Designer Series Paper 

Also available in this suite is 

• Myths & Magic 6"x6" Glimmer Paper - now only £6.75
• Myths & Magic Speciality Washi Tape - Iridescent and Glittery of course! 

All items are while stocks last, so don't delay, shop with me today! 

See you tomorrow for more last chance products.

Jenfie Lou

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Time is running out for your favourite 2017-2018 bundles!

Hey Hey!

How have you been enjoying the fabulous weather over the past couple of weeks?  

It's been so beautiful that it's actually been a struggle to decide whether to stay in and craft or be out in the gorgeous sunshine - I tried to make the most of both! 

Well, as you may be aware, we have our brand new 2018-2019 Annual Catalogue being released on Friday 1st June 2018! (Woohoo!) 

However, this does mean that many of our favourite products from the current 2017-2018 Annual Catalogue and 2018 Spring Summer Occasions Catalogue will be retiring on Thursday 31st May 2018 or sooner if stocks sell out (booo).

So today, I thought I'd share with you all of the fabulous bundles that will be retiring so that you can make sure to benefit from the "Save 10%" bundle pricing and get yours ordered now! (hope you have a cuppa, there are quite a few to get through!)

Starting with the bundles retiring from the Spring Summer Occasions Catalogue:

(From top left, then round clockwise)

Picnic with You Photopolymer Bundle

Sure Do Love You Bundle - Wood Mount, Clear Mount.

Party Hat Birthday Photopolymer Bundle

Sunshine & Rainbows Bundle

Charming Cafe Bundle - Wood Mount, Clear Mount.

Magical Day Bundle - Wood Mount, Clear Mount.

Apron of Love Photopolymer Bundle*

Hold on to Hope Bundle - Wood Mount*, Clear Mount*

Let the Good Times Roll Photopolymer Bundle*

Petal Palette Bundle - Wood Mount*, Clear Mount*

Bubble Over Photopolymer Bundle*

Barn Door Bundle - Wood Mount*, Clear Mount*

Cake Soiree Bundle - Wood Mount*, Clear Mount*

Truly Tailored Bundle - Wood Mount** & Clear Mount**
Fruit Basket Photopolymer Bundle

Now for the retiring bundles from the Annual Catalogue:

Lable Me Pretty Bundle - Wood Mount*, Clear Mount*
Daisy Delight Photopolymer Bundle*
Lemon Zest Bundle - Wood Mount*, Clear Mount*
Tabs for Everything Photopolymer Bundle*

Happy Birthday Gorgeous Photopolymer Bundle 

Lovely Friends Photopolymer Bundle

Birthday Delivery Photopolymer Bundle

Home Life Photopolymer Bundle

Lovely Inside & Out Bundle - Wood Mount, Clear Mount
Celebration Time Bundle - Wood Mount, Clear Mount
You Move Me Photopolymer Bundle
Grown with Love Bundle - Wood Mount, Clear Mount

Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Bundle*
Bike Ride Photopolymer Bundle*
Beautiful Bouquet Photopolymer Bundle*
A Little Wild Bundle - Wood Mount*, Clear Mount*
Coffee Cafe Photopolymer Bundle*
Wood Words Bundle - Wood Mount*, Clear Mount*

Climbing Orchid Photopolymer Bundle*
Pocketful of Sunshine Photopolymer Bundle*
Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Bundle*
At Home with You Photopolymer Bundle*
Oh So Eclectic Bundle - Wood Mount*, Clear Mount*
Ribbon of Courage Bundle - Wood Mount*, Clear Mount*

Ok so that is a LOT of retiring bundles I hear you say! Well don't panic...they are making room for all the new products coming in the NEW Catalogue!  Also worth knowing - look for the asterix - *While the items in these bundles are not retiring (Yay!) they will no longer be available in a bundle after 31st May 2018, so save your 10% and order before 31st May! 

You can find the full list of all retiring products and place your order on my website here: Last Chance Products

You can also find new products from the brand new 2018-2019 Annual Catalogue available on Early Release as three product bundles and the new In Color ink pads as an additional bundle here: Share What You Love Early Release Products

Don't forget to use the Host Code for May which is VAFTPTMP with your order for an extra thank you from me!

Happy crafting

Jenfie Lou

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**Bundle incldues some products that are not retiring

Share What You Love Suite - EARLY RELEASE

Hi all,

Today I want to share what I love with you (as always!) - a card created using the BRAND NEW stamp set "Love What You Do" from the upcoming Share What You Love Suite which will be featured in our new Annual Catalogue for 2018-2019, available from on 1st June 2018.   

The best thing about this suite is that it is available to YOU right NOW as part of three exclusive EARLY RELEASE bundles!! Each bundle option also offers you one, two, or three FREE gift items to co-ordinate with your products.  How exciting is that?!  

So what do you get in your bundles?

Bundle No 1 - the Just Getting Started Bundle Item No 149804 £53.25 (also available in French and German, please contact me for item numbers)

You will receive

• The brand new Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set
• A pack of Very Vanilla A4 Cardstock
• A brand new design Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
• A brand new design and new In Color for 2018-2020 Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad
• An acrylic Clear Block E

You will also receive a pack of Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes absolutely FREE

Using the items in this bundle you can create this beautiful card:

Bundle 2 - A Little More, Please Bundle Item no. 149808 £85.50 (also available in French and German, please contact me for item numbers)

You will receive

• Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set 
• Make A Difference alphabet Photopolymer Stamp Set
• A pack of Very Vanilla A4 Cardstock 
• Share What You Love A4 Cartstock Pack
• A brand new design and new In Color for 2018-2020 Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad
• A pack of Pearlised Doilies
• A pack of Share What You Love Artisan Pearls
• A spool of Rich Razzleberry 1/4" (6.4mm) Velvet Ribbon

You will also receive absolutely FREE:

• a pack of Very Vanilla C6 Envelopes,
• the Share What You Love Embellishment Kit 

Using the items in this bundle you can create this gorgeous card:

This is the card I CASE'd from to create my version shared at the top :) 

I used the Love What You Do stamp set, along with the current 2017-2019 In Colors, and added a Pearlised Doily underneath the fishtail - a quick and easy addition to step up your cards!

And finally, Bundle no 3 - the GOTTA HAVE IT ALL Bundle! Item no. 149812 £118.75

You will receive

• Everything from Bundle 2 (A Little More, Please)

AND

• a pack of Share What You Love Speciality Designer Series Paper (24 sheets double sided normally £25)
• the Lovely Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

You will also receive absolutely FREE:

• a pack of Very Vanilla C6 Envelopes, 
• the Share What You Love Embellishment Kit 
• and the EXCLUSIVE Statement of My Heart photopolymer stamp (this stamp will not be available outside of this bundle, or after 31st May 2018) 

Finally, you can also be one of the first to get your hands on our new In Color 2018-2020 Classic Stampin' Pad Assortment and save yourself 10% when you buy them in this bundle! 

We have Blueberry Bushel, Call Me Clover, Grapefruit Grove, Lovely Lipstick, and Pineapple Punch - they are vibrant, bright and utterly amazing colours and all come in a redesigned easy to use flip and slide case - I can't wait to start creating with them! 

To order any of these products, please visit my online store today (don't forget to use the Hostess code for May 2018 which is VAFTPTMP) or Email me to find out more.

Happy Tuesday (can't believe it's May already!!)

Thanks for stopping by,

Jenfie Lou

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Mini Origami Treat Box Tutorial plus GIVEAWAY!

Hello readers

On Monday evening I did my second ever Facebook Live over on my Facebook page @Jenfielou.StampinUp to show you how to make the little origami treat box that I made for my OnStage swaps last weekend.  

With our new catalogue coming on 1st June 2018 it has been announced that many current products are being retired and so are only available while stocks last until 31st May 2018. 

To mark the occasion I am doing a GIVEAWAY on my Facebook page @Jenfielou.StampinUp - comment on the pinned post with your favourite product suite for an entry into the FREE prize draw.  You can gain further entries if you - like and share the post and comment "Shared", or place an order with me online using hostess code F2EHJVKF.  Good Luck! 

So, did you tune in to the Facebook live? well, despite a few hiccups - like forgetting to turn my paper at a crucial point, and the camera falling down!!, I managed to get through it!  The bananas box on the left is the one created on the live:  

This used the Tutti-Frutti DSP, Tutti-Frutti Adhesive Backed Sequins and the Picture Perfect Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set - all from our Spring/Summer Occasions catalogue.

There were a few people crafting along which was lovely to hear and it's great to see that their boxes worked wonderfully :) Here is the box made by Jennie:

Today I'm going to show you step by step in pictures, but if you missed it, you can find the live video from Monday at the bottom of this post.

So to make the box itself, you will need a sheet of square Designer Series Paper - this can be any size as long as it is square, and a Bone Folder if you have one. 

For my tutorial I am using 6"x6" Petal Garden Designer Series Paper Stack 

Begin by placing your paper with the patterned side face down, fold your DSP in half each way:

Keeping the patterned side face down, fold the bottom edge to the centre fold, and then the top edge to the centre line - your paper should now be divided into 8 rectangles.  
Next, fold the bottom edge to the top fold line, and the top down to the bottom fold line - you now have four large rectangles in the corners and eight smaller rectangles in the middle of your paper (which can be seen better on the patterned side in the pictures below):

You then need to fold each corner in to meet the second fold lines.  

Flip your DSP over so the patterned side is face up and rotate 90degrees so that your fold lines are VERTICAL! (this was the step I missed in my first attempt Live! oops!)

Fold both the top and bottom edges to the middle crease, then fold these flaps back out to the outer edge, folding them in half back on themselves.

Lift the flaps, open out the diagonal edges and push down to make rectangles, press flat.  

Flip your paper back over, and bring the edges you've just folded out from the underside.  Fold these new outer edges in to the centre crease, thereby folding the middle sections in half:

At this point, you need to raise these flaps up - they will create the sides of your box. Turn your paper so that you can pinch both sides and scoop the lid of your box up, flatten down on these creases. Pinch across the crease to fold the lid over your box.  Do the same on the other side.

To close your box, you will see two small triangles on the under side of the lid flaps, slide one side into these triangles of the other - you may need to gently wiggle to get the lid fully inside.

Congratulations, you have made an origami treat box!  You can leave your box as it is, or you can decorate with a ribbon, gift tag, or a belly band as I have done.  

To do the belly band for this box, I took another sheet of the same DSP and cut a 1inch strip off one edge.  I loosely wrapped this around the box with the non patterned side facing out, I stuck the ends together using Tear & Tape Adhesive.  

I then covered the join using the little bird from the Petal Palette Bundle stamped in Rich Razzleberry and cut out using the co-ordinating framelit dies from the bundle and adhered with Mini Stampin' Dimensionals. I added another die cut element from the set and a couple of metal Petal Passion Embellishments adhered using Mini Glue Dots. 

And there you have it, what do you think?

If you missed my FB Live you can catch it again here:  

(If you want to craft along, please wait until about half way through as I will begin again and do it right!!)   I'd love to see your creations so why not comment with a picture of your origami boxes below! 

Thanks for stopping by, I will be back with more news soon and hopefully another Facebook Live (check Facebook at 8.30pm on Monday 23rd April!)

Jenfie Lou
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