13 July 2016

More Catch Ups with a Country House

Hi everyone and welcome! Feels like it's been non-stop since returning from Europe prepping for and appearing on the IndigoBlu shows on Hochanda last Sunday. I was thrilled and honoured to be sharing lots of World launches as part of the brand new IndigoBlu Christmas 2016 range, particularly as one had been designed by Kay Halliwell-Sutton just for me!

Bearing in mind my shows were on at the same time as the Formula One race at Silverstone, Andy Murray et al winning at Wimbledon (yay!!!) and the Euro 2016 finals there was a lot going on that day on the tv, but the good news is Hochanda have a Catch Up service HERE until the end of the week and some of the shows from Kay and I are also being repeated. It's a great chance to take a look at all the fabulous new designs and see some clever ideas from the Design Team for using them (plus of course the live demos!) I'd love to know what you think of them.

So I mentioned there was a design Kay Halliwell-Sutton created at my request; a little while back during a brainstorming session some of the team were coming up with a Christmas wishlist and at the top of mine was a beautiful front door, and oh boy did Kay deliver! Let me introduce you to 'Country House' and this, the first canvas I've made using it...


The original door is your typical country cottage frontage with topiary, side lanterns, an aged brick wall with climbers and even a little boot scraper. Imagine cutting around that door frame to allow an opening on the front of your card, colouring it in fresh Spring colours with dappled sunlight or Autumn colours for a fall look! Doors and openings in general have so many of those important themes attached to them and are also easily adaptable to suit other occasions - step forth Christmas! With the addition of an embellished holly wreath (from the new 'Vintage Frame' set, sized perfectly to fit the door) and a traditional sentiment (one of many from the new 'Sparkle and Glisten' set) you have a fabulous festive look. Can you tell how much I am in love with this design?!!!




Having shared this canvas on Instagram/Facebook in the run up to my shows I've received a number of requests for a tutorial, so that's in the pipeline. I've used a number of the Metallic IndigoBlu paints to create a watercolour look to it having used layers and repeat stamping to elongate the design. There are in fact only two topiary trees on the original design but as you can see it's easy to add more.




If you want to see those new Christmas releases hop on over to the IndigoBlu website where pre-orders are now being taken. Again, I'd love to get your feedback on them - which one is your favourite?

Before I go a quick heads up that the latest Frilly and Funkie challenge 'All Lined Up' has launched today with gorgeous projects from all of my fabulous Frilly team mates. I hope you will join in with that one to be in with a chance to win.

Time to head back to the craft room here. Whatever you're up to take care of yourselves, Jenny xxx

13 comments:

  1. So glad you are going to do a tutorial showing how this fantastic canvas came together. The stamp itself is wonderful but what you have done with it makes it shine even brighter. Love the layering and the non-traditional colour palette for Christmas.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  2. Terrific canvas Jenny with a really versatile stamp. Congrats on all that is happening with you at the mo. Nicola x

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  3. This is stunning Jenny, love the design and gorgeous stamp. I hope you are keeping well.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  4. This really is stunning Jenny, I can't wait to see your tutorial xx

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  5. I really enjoyed the programmes and love the new stamp that Kay designed for you - I totally broke my resolve to stop spending on crafts.... - between IndigoBlu and Mr Holtz I am on a losing streak....

    I do love this canvas Jenny, the colours and layout are wonderful and really show that beautiful stamp to its best advantage! Anne xx

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  6. awesome work Jenny really beautiful! Hugs rachel x

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  7. Oh wow, this is stunning!! I love the design and the colors!! It looks amazing!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  8. A brilliant and beautiful design Jenny, the layers and stamped elements are gorgeous and can't wait to see the tutorial xxx

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  9. This is just so beautiful, I love your door stamp :) xxx

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  10. Jenny, I enjoyed watching you on Hochanda! You did great and the demo was fantastic - that tree! I am so happy to see this piece much closer and inspect, it is a beauty! You really made this stamp shine! <3

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  11. A gorgeous canvas and a brilliant idea for a stamp Jenny that Kay designed beautifully, thanks so much for sharing it! Deb xo

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  12. Love how you have layered and embellished this beautiful door stamp Jenny - wonderful colors and use of tags! Julia xx

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  13. Gorgeous! Lovely colours and design. So pleasing to the viewing eye .
    hugs x

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Thank you for stopping by and leaving your comments - they are really appreciated and will be published when moderated. Jenny xxx

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