Tim's Mr Rabbit stamps are hopping closer as I type... Monday is a public holiday too, so watch for those 'thank you, your order is on the way' emails on Tuesday and Wednesday. Can't wait to meet this rabbit and his set of fab versatile designs!
Thank you so much for reading my blog post and spending time wandering around my arty crafty online shop!
]]>Marching towards new horizons with hopping mad prices and the most handsome rabbit in the stamping world.
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Mr Rabbit (Pete to his friends) is the most handsome well dresssed bunny, portrayed in this stamp set by Tim Holtz wearing a dinner jacket and bow tie. The set includes two wonderful patterns of a spotty background and a check or plaid rustic material, and two advert panels from vintage labels advertising eggcellent ways to dye eggs.
Size (approx) - Mr Rabbit's portrait is 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" high, from the bottom of his v-neck waistcoat neckline to the tips of his beautiful long ears.
Edit 15th March -- Next delivery of Tim's Mr Rabbit stamp sets is in a couple of weeks, late March.
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Distress 20 year anniversary ... Tim and Ranger have heaps of amazing surprises, new products, designs, ideas, demos and inspiration planned for all year long :) Dream big!
Tiny Blending Tools - Replacement Tiny Domed Foams ... The refill packets of tiny domed foams are delayed and should be landing sometime late April 2024. Thankfully, the packet with two little tools has a few foams to keep you busy til the refills arrive :)
Click here to read my blog post saying goodbye to an Australian icon ... such sad news, but it has good news too as it includes details about us having a Darkroom Door sale to celebrate this incredible designer and her amazing family.
Darkroom Door have been designing and creating excellent quality red rubber (cling foam mounted) stamps and versatile stencils for many years.
Enjoy an automatic discount in the shopping cart until stock runs out, no codes required and receive 30 percent off in the shopping cart from anything in stock in the Darkroom Door collection :) Be inspired by this amazing brand and enjoy creating with Australian made stamps!
A few new arty treasures I found while wandering around my wholesaler without blinkers on (I'm always on the lookout for essentials that will work with our other favourites) ... Sharpie Creative Markers (paint pens that do not need priming and are permanent on most surfaces) and Paper Mate Gel Pens (opaque gel pens, including white).
- Click here to see all our markers, pencils and pens -
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Can't believe it's Mad March already! Thank goodness for art as it keeps me sane, most of the time :) Keep your arty crafty eyes on Tim's news as we get closer to April...
Thank you so much for reading my blog post and spending time wandering around my arty crafty online shop!
Happy Creative Day!
:)
Jenny
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Remember ... there are no mistakes in art - simply enjoy every creative moment as you doodle, write, splatter, splash, stamp and colour!
Did you know? ... we have a fabulous collection which has everything all in one place. Simply use the filter drop down menu to have a wander. Click here to see all the arty treasures at once. ^_* Happy arting!
]]>This blog post is all about saying goodbye to an Australian icon ... Darkroom Door have been designing and creating excellent quality red rubber (cling foam mounted) stamps and versatile stencils for many years.
While here, enjoy an automatic discount in the shopping cart until stock runs out, no codes required and receive 30 percent off in the shopping cart from anything in stock in the Darkroom Door collection :) Be inspired by this amazing brand and enjoy creating with Australian made stamps!
Read on for more details...
]]>Sad news - by now, you have heard that Darkroom Door is closing. They've been part of my world since I first discovered their stamps at Abundantias Gold in Edwardstown (Scrapbooking SA to some) and Charlotte's Web in Marion, both were my favourite South Australian scrappy crafty arty shops!
Rachel Greig and Stewart Yule were also one of the first wholesalers (along with Stamp-It, another awesome Aussie company) to welcome my business and to include me as one of their retailers when I started my online shop. Can you believe it was 10 years ago this October?
When I first found Darkroom Door, I was working freelance for Country Bumpkin who were across the road from Abundantias Gold, living life totally immersed in embroidery, smocking, sewing, painting, stamping, scrapbooking and making, sharing and swapping ATCs! Probably time I put my own drawing and painting skills back into action instead of colouring everyone else's amazing illustrations ... soon, another day, sometime in the future.
Today it's all about the amazing Australian made and owned company, Darkroom Door ...
The above photo is from when I met Rachel Greig (left), Stewart Yule (not pictured, that is me in the centre) and Dyan Reaveley (right) in 2017... an incredible weekend of educational arty crafty hilarious fun with a friendly group of other shop owners at a workshop held at Darkroom Door. Check out my blog post where I bragged about it all here :)
It will feel really strange when these beautiful stamps are no longer on my shelves - however, thankfully we have until 31st May 2024 to stock up on all our favourites before Stewart closes the door and begin his new adventure. I wish him and his family all the very best for his every happiness. Life without his Rachel would be miserable for him and his family.
Anyway, life does goes on and Stewart has marked down everything on his own online shop that isn't labelled with their own brand, Darkroom Door.
I was going to buy in a heap of everything but you may as well buy direct and enjoy the savings yourself. Not only will you get a bargain but it saves me time and energy as well (buying, waiting, unpacking, repacking, posting) - plus giving me more time to buy more of Tim Holtz's Mr Rabbit Stamps (so totally handsome this bunny is) --- so visit Darkroom Door while you still can at www.darkroomdoor.com.au :)
I think we should have a Darkroom Door sale as well, to celebrate this iconic incredible designer and her amazing family. Click here to see what we have left or visit - https://www.shop.artbyjenny.com.au/collections/darkroom-door
Enjoy an automatic discount in the shopping cart until stock runs out, no codes required - It gives you 30 percent off in the shopping cart from anything in stock in the Darkroom Door collection :) Be inspired by this amazing brand and enjoy creating with Australian made stamps!
Thank you so much for reading my blog post. Stay well, keep smiling and have a creative Happy day!
:)
Jenny
ps... imagine hearing Elton John's song 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' as you read this, because that song is going around and around in my head as I type :)
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Remember ... there are no mistakes in art - simply enjoy the goodness that creating does for our hearts, souls and frazzled minds, as you smoosh, splash, stamp and colour!
Did you know? ... we have a fabulous collection which has everything all in one place. Simply use the filter drop down menu to have a wander. Click here to see all the arty treasures at once. ^_* Happy arting!
]]>February has been a busy month for new products and inspiration from our favourite designers - Dina Wakley, Dyan Reaveley and Tim Holtz :)
Most of the arty treasures dreamed up by these three made by Ranger, Stampers Anonymous, Advantus Corp and Tonic Studios - so we know that the quality is there and the treasures will last for many many years! In fact, my first Distress Ink Pads bought way back in 2009 are still going strong - Tattered Rose, Tea Dye and Peeled Paint. They've been reinked a few times but the felt hasn't worn out. Not like my Jet Black Archival Ink Pad which I've recently thrown out and replaced with Tim's Black Soot one ... it was only 13 years old too! lol :P But like shoes, when you use something almost every single day of it's life, it is bound to get flat in places and soggy in others. Lucky I know just the shop where I could buy a new one :D lol Mine! ha ha ha
February has been a busy month for new products and inspiration from our favourite designers - Dina Wakley, Dyan Reaveley and Tim Holtz :)
Most of the arty treasures dreamed up by these three made by Ranger, Stampers Anonymous, Advantus Corp and Tonic Studios - so we know that the quality is there and the treasures will last for many many years! In fact, my first Distress Ink Pads bought way back in 2009 are still going strong - Tattered Rose, Tea Dye and Peeled Paint. They've been reinked a few times but the felt hasn't worn out. Not like my Jet Black Archival Ink Pad which I've recently thrown out and replaced with Tim's Black Soot one ... it was only 13 years old too! lol :P But like shoes, when you use something almost every single day of it's life, it is bound to get flat in places and soggy in others. Lucky I know just the shop where I could buy a new one :D lol Mine! ha ha ha
Beautiful prints of portraits, suns, moons, typographic patterns and meaningful sayings on ultra clear transparency sheets. Six fresh colours to add to the wonderful range of artists' quality thick buttery acrylic paint (these bottles have a fine tip to enable doodling and squeezing colour directly onto a paint brush to create those gorgeous rainbows of colour in one sweep! Cling rubber stamps of frames and people in various styles plus a kitten in a circle looking totally adorable. Stencils in three new patterns are added to our collection of growing Dina Arty Goodness in the form of 4-pointed flowery stars, 2 long leafy sprigs and bumpy dotted lines for a splash of fun.
Happy 10 year anniversary to Dina Wakley! She's been working with Ranger for 10 years and to celebrate all year long, is giving us regular videos / demos on how to make art, use her products and have a wonderfully arty time! Here is Dina's YouTube link :)
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Another must have selection of arty treasures by Dyan include pretty shimmery colours, dark paints, stencils and stamps plus an essential for all craft corners, a square acrylic stamping block with a wavy scallop along one edge.
The amazing tangled designs Spiralicious, Wickerlicious and Daisy Dreams are such a fun designs to draw, the piral alone takes hours and hours, so having a stamp to do the drawing makes good use of our precious time. Filling an 8x8 Dylusions journal page well while at the same time, leaving space for our other ideas and borders.
The stencils are original designs too so I've included measurements in each of the descriptions in case you'd like to match them to anything. Love the dark colours of Dylusions acrylic paint, they compliment the bright colours, pearly Dusts and Shimmer sprays beautifully.
The new large 7x7 inch square journal block is great! It is thicker acrylic than the original Dylusions block and is well balanced for it's size, is easy to hold and use. The gridlines etched on one side help with making windows, writing quotes, marking out lines and placement of stamps.
- click here to visit the Dyan Reaveley Dylusions shelf -
Did you notice our hippity hoppity Idea-Ology friends and packs of tiny eggs are back in stock? Hop to it because they're only seasonal, perfect for making gifts, displays and simply enjoying making art for Easter and or the creation of life - any excuse to create!
Distress woodless watersoluble (watercolour) pigment rich pencils are now available in 6 sets, each with 12 colours plus Scorched Timber (as a single pencil) and a separate 2-pack with Black Soot and Picket Fence (black and white).
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Distress with Ranger : Scorched Timber Reinkers and Oxide Reinkers are back in stock! Find them all in the Distress shelf, Tim shelf and the What's New shelf :)
I've updated the colour charts too, however the page is still missing the lovely Dina's collection so it is still a work in progress. Lucky Ranger is organised, find other charts in their website footer 'organise your supplies'.
Sizzix 15 year anniversary Thinlits : 28 Feb Update - don't hold your breath, but cross your fingers that Sizzix have made more ... Bunnies, alphabets, dimensional hearts and stars, rosettes and more inspired by Tim's favourites from the vault --- more of the Vault sets will be back in stock soon, hopefully during March (watch the PreOrder category for updates, when they're on the way over to us I will update their listings).
Distress 20 year anniversary : Tim and Ranger have heaps of amazing surprises, new products, designs, ideas, demos and inspiration planned for all year long :) Dream big!
Tiny Blending Tools : fabulous little blending tools labeled 'Tiny Blending Tools' (packet of 2 plus 4 foams) have arrived and are such a useful size. The refill packets of tiny domed foams are delayed and should be landing sometime during April 2024.
Tonic Studios Media Mat : a wonderful most useful mixed media mat for your travel sized Glass Media Mat (or to use on it's own!). Get your's today, it's a fabulous size for every day, using in cafes and retreats, taking over the kitchen table or dining room, anywhere you wish to create.
Tim Holtz Stamps 'Love Notes' - It is a wonderful set of hand drawn love hearts in a variety of styles and sizes with a host of words, messages and thoughts of love and kindness (in a lowercase typewriter style of font). A perfect set not just for Valentines but for anyone dearly loved, or who needs a reminder that they're important, for friends and yourself. Landed just in time for your UnBirthday (we each get 354 of these a year! lol).
This is everything for February except Tim's fabrics, which should hopefully be arriving at your local quilting and fabric shop fairly soon if not already. As usual, the things Tim's team have been making are incredible!
Thank you so much for reading my blog post and spending time wandering around my arty crafty online shop!
Happy Creative Day!
:)
Jenny
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Did you know? ... we have a fabulous collection which has everything all in one place. Simply use the filter drop down menu to have a wander. Click here to see all the arty treasures at once. ^_*
Remember ... there are no mistakes in art so take a breath and dive in. Enjoy every creative moment as you smoosh, splash, stamp and colour!
]]>The first charts in this blog are readymade colour charts are for the complete ranges of Tim Holtz Distress and Dylusions by Dyan Reaveley mediums (all made by Ranger). I'm making some Dina Wakley MEdia charts too so she doesn't feel left out. All 3 collections have so many gorgeous hues and tones and they all work beautifully together!
Following these premade ones are a few blank swatch sheets for you to personalise and make your own! Use for all your favourite arty treasures :)
Swatching can be soothing and therapeutic ... good for those days when you're not feeling crafty but still want to create. It always feels great to spend time testing colours and see how they react and dry, like practicing different techniques without having a project. It also feels good to sort through markers and pens to see which ones still work, or taking time to sharpen the whole jar of pencils so they're ready for another day. One thing to definitely do, have paper or a journal nearby because the fingers will want to play :)
To print or download each chart, click the small image of each and it should open in a new tab or window. Then choose to download or print for your own personal use. Each one should fit at 100% on an A4 or 91% on US Letter, or you can always choose the print option "fit to print" as well.
For downloaded charts, use the built in photo editing app on your computer, phone or tablet to mark off what you have, colour in or add comments.
They are all jpegs, so should be easily opened on all devices.
Dylusions by Dyan Reaveley range of 36 gorgeous colours includes Matte and Shimmer Acrylic Paints, Ink Sprays, Shimmer Sprays and Paint Pens.
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Tim Holtz Distress range includes over 70 colours in a wide variety of mediums including - Distress Ink Pads, Mini Distress Ink Pads, Distress Reinkers, Spray Stains, Oxide Ink Pads, Oxide Reinkers, Oxide Ink Sprays, Embossing Glazes, Archival Ink Pad Stack (4 basic colours in full sized stamp pads), Mini Archival Ink Pads, Archival Reinkers, Distress Paints, Crayons, Woodless Watercolour Pencils (37 colours), Watercolour Markers (retired), a variety of Collage Mediums, Textures, Grits, Dry Glitter, Mica Flakes and Crackle Pastes. Its a growing range of essential arty goodness!
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Some pigments and inks look so dark in their bottles and only show their real selves on paper, then change again with a simple splash of water! I love watching paints react like this :)
It is a good idea to use different surfaces like plain office paper, glossy cardstock, vanilla card, mixed media paper, white watercolour, tan kraft stock, black paper. This gives you more accurate examples of your collection, especially with the transparent ones which will allow the colours underneath to effect the results. Creating samples with ribbons, yarn, calico, cotton, denim (any fabrics), burlap and tissue is a great resource too.
These next charts are designed for amusement. I like cats and splotches and jigsaw puzzles so thought, why not! Do you have a favourite shape? To use these, click each chart to print or download, following the instructions above.
The jigsaw patterned chart could be used as a reminder for colour theory, which colours create other colours. Add the colour you've mixed inbetween the colours you used to make it. For example, place orange inbetween red and yellow or lime green inbetween yellow and light bright blue. There are no rules, mix and match to your heart's desire. Don't forget to jot down what colours you used, especially if you've discovered a new favourite.
To duplicate a printed chart, either print more copies or trace it onto another sheet of paper using a window or lightbox.
Another way to create charts is to stamp out your favourite character dozens of times (one for each colour). Remember to use an Archival Ink stamp pad, hybrid or a permanent ink (like StazOn) with water-soluble inks, paints and sprays. If creating a colour chart for alcohol inks or solvent based markers, use a waterbased stamp pad, like Distress Inks, to stamp out an image so your pictures don't bleed.
Tags are also a great way of saving examples too, perfect for all the different mediums, textures and crackles because they're so easy to store in a box or hinged ring. Apply the medium on one side and write the technique, colours used and other details on the back, ready for future reference.
Make your own tags or use the readymade Tim Holtz Distress or Dina Wakley MEdia tags. Once finished, why not store them in a book, ring binder, album, shoe box, keyring, or use a piece of ribbon to tie your tags together.
Create a portable directory ... a journal or book with a complete showcase of your treasures that can be taken everywhere you go... especially when visiting shops or craft fairs :) A fantastic idea from a wonderful customer.
Basically, get any book or binder - anything will work. One that has pages that could be added might be handy, or have a book for each kind of product. Add drawn, printed or stamped images, die cut pieces, samples, everything. Add labels and names, tabs to pages and maybe an index when it gets larger. Such a great idea! Love it!
Another convenient way to take your colour charts with you ... print it out, fold in half and keep inside a Dyalog Canvas Cover, a journal or notebook. For a digital version, save the blank charts to your phone, tablet or device as a photo. As you collect each colour, colour in the swatch or type a note using the 'edit photo' app.
Some artists create huge charts of squares ...
It looks so beautiful when they're done and can be adapted for any 2-colour combinations you wish to use. It does tend to take ages (hours and hours and hours), and can be limited in which colours mix with what, however, if you're into maths and graphs and grids, you may enjoy this kind of thing whether as an exercise in colour theory, playing with squares or trying out new colour values. It works just like a times table chart - the colour in the square along the side mixed with the colour across the top makes the colour in the square where they meet.
How to do this ...
Start with a grid of lots of squares in whatever size you wish. Leave space in the side margins to write the colour names. Mark them out with a ruler or use graph paper, dot grid paper or Dylusions Dyalog Insert Books (these are mixed media paper too). Colour the top row and the left (or right) vertical column with your colours. In all the intersections from each of these rows, add a mixture of the two colours. It can be full strength, half and half, 30/70 mix or tinted washes - it's your chart, create it your way!
If you need help doing this or have questions of any arty kind, use the 'say hello' button to drop me a line or pick up the phone.
I hope this information inspires you have a go, try new colours, discover colour combinations, mix colours, find new favourites and help you organise your art supplies! Play with your arty treasures and have fun :)
Happy a Wonderfully Creative Colourful Arty Crafty Day!
:)
Jenny
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Jenny
Thanks so much for your patience over the past few weeks! We're back at work tomorrow (Monday 15th January). In case you hadn't heard, all of us at Art by Jenny were having a well earned break over Christmas and the New Year. I hope you are enjoying Summer and are not affected by floods or fire.
Tim has been busy, read on for details! Dyan Reaveley will have new Dylusions treasures in February or March (delays are thanks to the horrors in the middle east, we are so lucky in Australia). Being January, Dina Wakley might have something new one day too! Fingers crossed :)
My plan for Monday 15th January was (and it happened too, yay me! lol) - in this order : answer emails, send out PreOrder invoices, then pack parcels. I've printed all the cards and flyers, and have chosen Dina Wakley's lovely sheets of Transparencies for the first sample of the year :) All orders until the 12th January will be posted on Tuesday 16th and everything after this date will be posted as fast as we can. Also from Tuesday 16th, I will get everything and anything new online (see list below) so you can watch their spaces, buy in advance and see pricing and other details. - edit, getting there, just a few to go but they'll be here next week at least, so not long to wait!
New Tim Holtz treasures (info last updated 20th Jan) ...
... Sizzix are here, tools are on their way over to us, and the new Distress (Scorched Timber in all the essentials, available as a bundle or individually) is landing shortly, around 23rd to 24th January!
- Sizzix 15 year anniversary Thinlits : Bunnies, alphabets, rosettes and more inspired by Tim's favourites from the vault --- more of all 8 beautiful designs will be back in stock soon, hopefully February :)
- Distress 20 year anniversary : did you know Tim has been working with Ranger for over 20 years? Marvellous! We will soon have the newest Distress colour 'Scorched Timber, a gorgeous neutral for every day, a deep dark brown' (in all the usuals as a bundle with the wc pencil) plus separately as well as a watercolour pencil, crayon set and mini ink pads).
- Tiny Blending Tools : fabulous little blending tools labeled 'Tiny Blending Tools' (packet of 2 plus 4 foams) will be inStore late January and the refill packets of tiny domed foams will be landing sometime during April.
- Tonic Studios Media Mat : a wonderful most useful mixed media mat for your travel sized Glass Media Mat (or to use on it's own!). Landing late January.
- Enamel pins (in Scorched Timber) will be available to buy separately later, after all the Scorched Timber bundles are fulfilled.
Find everything in the PreOrder and or What's New category!
Check out the videos at www.timholtz.com for all the incredible creations and wonderful inspiration. Happy Tim Day!
I'm having a clearing sale! Starting on 24th January 2024 (for 2 weeks) you will save big on over 450 selected products. None of the newer treasures will be included and I'm not taking requests for what to reduce (thanks anyway! lol). Details of the sale are subject to change at any time and after I've finished the finer details, I'll open up the special category with all the awesome arty treasures for you to see.
More importantly, because it is an automatic discount which is calculated in the shopping cart, none of the special shipping / postage codes will work, however, you will still receive FREE postage (standard, Australia wide) when you spend over AU$85.
I know it's not normal to tell you such things so far in advance, but as most of you know, normal is overrated ;p lol :D Watch the front page of the shop closer to the date for the exciting reveal.
Thank you so much for shopping with Art by Jenny and being part of my arty crafty world!
:)
Jenny
All of us at Art by Jenny are having a well earned break over Christmas and the New Year. Our online shop will be left to it's own devices working hard 24/7, while we eat, sleep, drink coffee and create more art!
All orders for arty treasures purchased during this time will be packed after we return to work on Monday 15th January, ready for posting from Tuesday 16th January 2024.
Thank you so much for your business, support, wonderful chats and laughs, for being part of our arty crafty world!
We wish you a wonderfully creative joyful Christmas and a Happy Arty Crafty New Year!
:)
Jenny
The photo below is of my planner page, used to create the banner that was shown throughout December for my Christmas holidays wishes and announcement.
The original artwork was made on a 7x10in planner page (classic sized Happy Planner) on smooth lightweight matte paper. Beautiful paper to write and stamp on, however some Archival ink colours do bleed through but that can easily be fixed by using stickers or collage fodder over the top on the other side of the page. My fave papers are watercolour and mixed media papers, you can throw anything and everything at them and it turns out great! I do love all papers too, I'll create art on anything I can get my hands on :) lol
My planner page was created by layering all Tim Holtz Idea-Ology pieces using simple techniques - cutting, inking, sticking, layering. It features a pair of children (Tim Holtz Paper Dolls from the Christmas Layers pack) with the Idea-Ology dog and reindeer (Christmas Ephemera) over a background of Collage Stitched Frames, Snapshots, Backdrops and a few botanical pieces (also from Christmas Layers).
My page started with the snowman photo, the stitched collage frame and a deer. Then it grew into a whole page with a border of collage tiles, paper dolls, botanicals, labels, flashcard, Backdrops (cut to size with Tim's Deckle Trimmer), adhered together with Dylusions gluestick.
Archival Ink in Vintage Photo was inked around most of the edges using the foam ink blending tool to hide the white paper edges.
Lastly, a sparkly shimmer was applied over the stars, leaves and berries, using Ranger's Stickles Glitter Glue, hopefully you can see it too!
I hope my artwork inspires you to enjoy creativity with all your favourite arty treasures, making art however it makes you smile!
All of us at Art by Jenny are having a well earned break over Christmas and the New Year. Our online shop will be left to it's own devices working hard 24/7, while we eat, sleep, drink coffee and create more art!
All orders for arty treasures purchased during this time will be packed after we return to work on Monday 15th January, ready for posting on Tuesday 16th January 2024. Actual timeframes for packing and posting may vary depending how busy the shop is throughout this time!
Emails will still be checked every few days, therefore if you have questions about anything arty, simply contact us and we will reply as soon as we can.
Tim Holtz Arty Treasures ... anything new announced by Tim and his friends over the next month or so will be ordered however will not be part of the sale. We'll update the PreOrder category with information of their arrivals. If you wish to PreOrder anything, simply sing out. We'll save the items for you from our first deliveries, and organise an invoice for you after we return to work.
Thank you so much for your business, support, wonderful messages, inspiring chats, laughter and being part of our arty crafty world!
Happy Arty Day!
:)
Jenny
Updated the Dylusions Dyamonds and Dina Wakley MEdia paragraphs with latest info, watched Tim's video about the new Trimmer again, and ticked a few boxes off my to-do list.
Everything by Tim Holtz, Dyan Reaveley and Dina Wakley that is newly released and still available is now in stock again :)
Happy Arty UnBirthday to You!
]]>Last edit to this arty news blog post was 22nd Nov 2023 :) Updated the Dylusions Dyamonds paragraphs. Everything by Tim Holtz, Dyan Reaveley and Dina Wakley that is newly released and still available is now inStore :) Happy Arty Day!
Tim Holtz Arty Treasure Update ... A new trimmer! This full sized cutter is a sliding kind with swappable cutters and scorers, especially designed for card making, bookmaking and scrapbooking, as it is quick and precise. The track which holds the blades is handy as it stays up, ready for you to simply slide the paper through. No flipping the track, unless you want to :) It is large but not heavy, is balanced and easy to carry and use
Check out Tim's video (borrowed from Tim TV in YouTube) for closeups and demos. Msg me if you would like more details :)
... See all Tim's tools and trimmers here ...
Dyan has been busy all year designing and creating wonderful new arty treasures for us to buy, use and share in her range of life essentials! So far, we have new stencils (large and small, Coffins and Webs), Dy Cuts (Me Monsters and Me Houses, black and white printed images ready to use) and 4 wonderfully crafty stamp sets. These look fantastic, perfect for doodling, backgrounds, patchwork in fabric or paper, using with the previous hexie stamps and stencils... so many ideas! Fun fun fun for everyone :)
Ahhh! Awesome! Did you see the news with the announcement of Dyan's Dylusions Dyamond range of ultra thick embossing powders (Dyamond Rocks) in 6 colours plus clear, Dyamond Dust (Perfect Pearls) in 6 colours, chipboard shapes (hexagons, squares and rectangles), soft brushes, clear embossing inks (Dyamond Medium) in an inkpad and dabber bottle plus a beautiful sparkly bottle of Stickles Glitter Glue in "Diamond" - what a wonderful way to create wallart, book covers, greeting cards, ATCs and anything else you want to make with dimensional Dylusional colour!
... Check out the amazing Dylusions range here ...
Originally I wrote that more secret squirrel stuff was being revealed soon, while Dyan's at Ranger HQ. However! I understood what they said wrong... I'm sorry! Only the 3-day workshop Dyan was teaching was secret becuase they were using the newly release Dyamonds range. It was not another product reveal. Sorry to disappoint you all.
Still, Dyan's Dyamonds range is pretty awesome so we have heaps to play with while waiting for paint to dry :D Ultra Thick Embossing Powder and Perfect Pearls have been with Ranger for years. Dyan has revived these old products into gorgeous Dylusions colours, and using them in new ways. Did you know you could layer up heated embossing powders to be thick and then stamp into it while warm? Very cool :)
I had a crafty time using a Dina Wakley MEdia chipboard flower. I altered it using Dylusions Dyamonds Rocks in clear over Ranger Stickles Gel (glitter and sequins gels). The result is magical! A lot more sparkly than the photo too :)
The Dyamonds Dusts are like Ranger's Perfect Pearls in our favourite Dylusions colours. It is a mica powder infused with a resin binder which enables it to be layered easily then set with a simply misting of water. Stamp an image or stencil a pattern using the Dyamonds Dabber or Ink Pad, which is the clear embossing ink. Lightly dip the fluffy brush into the pot of colour to pick up a fraction of dust and blend it over the wet ink. Misting with water (not soaking) once you are finished will set the Dyamond Dusts and help it stay put. Practice the technique on dark, kraft and light papers and surfaces and enjoy playing with this marvellous pretty powder.
Stamp Sets and Sticky Back Canvas (fabric adhesive tape). Dina has designed for us to use, 4 sets of wonderful stamps and Ranger have made some more of their Sticky Back Canvas in handy 1 1/2" wide rolls! Which of these versatile mindful stamps will you use first?
Neon Glossys! Six colourful Neon acrylic fluid paints inside bottles with eyedroppers instead of the usual spray nozzle. Eye droppers are a great idea and these ones reach right to the bottom of the bottle! We also have spare long droppers and sprayers in stock.
... see the beautiful range by Dina Wakley MEdia here ...
Eye droppers are a great idea. I also to use the straw of the sprayer bottle for drawing or flicking which gives great tiny splatter (eye droppers give bit splatters), a splatter brush and an old toothbrush for making a mess, and a paintbrush for everything else. A pippette works too as would reusing an old eyedropper (washed out) from another bottle - Ranger's droppers are a fantastic length, they reach right to the bottom of the bottle! We also have spare nozzles and a few long eye droppers in stock too :)
... Click here for the huge selection of Dina's art supplies ...
The seasonal Distress Crayons for Christmas and Halloween have landed! The colours are gorgeous, shimmery and perfect to use all year round. We also have all the seasonal Distress Mica Stains too :) Love how the colours react and dry, don't you? The Rock Candy Distress Glitter in the beautiful labelled bottles are limited edition and stocks are rather low!
... see the beautiful range of Idea-Ology here ...
... Click here for all Tim's Stamps ...
... Love Stencils too? Here are all Tim's Stencils ...
... Check out the Crayons and the whole Distress range here ...
... Woodless Watercolour Pencils - Distress colours in 36 watersoluble pencils make the perfect Christmas gift!
During October Tim and his creators were showcasing all their amazing Halloween masterpieces using all the Idea-Oloyy, papers, inks, wooden vignette frames and other cool treasures. They are all so clever! The most recent video from Tim is of a Halloween Hoopla special event on his YouTube Channel (Tim TV to us addicts). There are 2 videos to enjoy, each filled with so much inspiration with techniques and tips, plus a few laughs along the way!
Love Tim TV. Just like Dina's and Dyan's videos, they're most entertaining, informative and inspiring! Everything from the past couple of months of releases are now in stock (except for a few that have had enjoyed their moment in the limelight and are now retired until next year). You'll find them on Tim's shelf in the shop :)
If you're looking for Tim's Eclectic Elements fabrics, contact your local quilting shop as there are a few in Australia who stock all Tim's beautiful fabrics.
Fresh boxes of arty treasures arrive every single week ... Click this link to see them all ... Use the drop down menu to sort through the thousands of amazing arty treasures and then either wander around or use the other drop down filter to organise their order (date, alpha, etc).
Can't find what you're looking for, have questions or need help? Contact me anytime :) Thanks for visiting!
Have a sparkly creative Happy weekend!
:)
Jenny
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Distress Dry Glitter, Rock Candy - Limited Edition 10 Year Anniversary Bottle - by Tim Holtz and Ranger ... A crystal clear, light sparkly glitter in a 220g, 7.75 oz specially designed beautifully labelled bottle.
This wonderful limited edition release of Distress Glitter is packed into a new shape for a special occasion - the 10 year Anniversary of Tim Holtz and Ranger's Distress Dry Glitter! The classic shaped bottle is reminiscent of those from an old candy shop, finished with a special edition vintage styled label, giving it all the feels of an age gone by, documenting 10 years since Distress Rock Candy Dry Glitter was made.
Sold Out! Thank you everyone :) If you're lucky, another shop might have some left (Ranger, Simon Says Stamp, Crafties, Natalie, Paper Flourish). Google, Bing or Duck Duck Go will help find it for you or contact me if you need a hand :)
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This bottle of dry very fine and sparkly glitter is beautiful to look at, easy to work with and simple to clean up. Being a clear glitter, it can be used to enhance the colour of your artwork, or altered with Distress inks, watercolour paints and other pigments and colours.
Tim's Distress Dry Glitter has a unique combination of glitter sizes to complement the nostalgic palette of the Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Product Range.
Sprinkle over or into wet glue, paint, gesso, texture paste, Ranger's Glossy Accents (sold separately) for raised glittery embellishments (3-dimensional or 3D spots, accents or areas). Alter the glitter's colour by adding glitter to a cup and add a few drops of alcohol ink. Mix with a craft stick until all the glitter is coloured. Repeat for a darker hue. Allow glitter to dry before using in your next project. Store each coloured Distress Glitter in tiny bottles or jars (for storage or to display).
Add to your project using your favourite adhesive - tape, glue, gluestick, gel, medium, gesso, paint. Add colour before you add to your project or afterwards. Experiment and have fun!
Happy Arty Sparkly Day!
:)
Jenny
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]]>Its awesome seeing it all in real life, making it so hard to choose favourites, it's all amazing! I did have a quick play with the reindeer and their new resin friends (see it in FB or Insta).
Thank you so much for being part of my arty Universe :D
Last updated Friday 29th Sept 2023 :) Happy Arty Weekend!
]]>Latest PreOrder Update - 29th Sept 2023 - All of Tim's Christmas, Halloween and Autumn arty treasures have been arriving every day and we're almost caught up with packing and sending PreOrders. Only a few ran out before the next delivery arrived. Any orders not sent yet (and don't include the seasonal Distress Crayons) will be posted on Tues, 3rd Oct (Monday is a public holiday).
Its awesome seeing it all in real life, making it so hard to choose favourites, it's all amazing! I did have a quick play with the reindeer and their new resin friends (see it in FB or Insta).
Thank you so much for being part of my arty Universe :D
Last updated Friday 29th Sept 2023 :) Happy Arty Weekend!
Excitingly Awesome Dylusions news... Emmi sent through an email with an excitable announcement on 27th Sept - NEW! Dylusions! 3 releases throughout October starting on Tuesday, 3rd October :D Totally awesome! We'll finally find out what Dyan has been designing and creating for us to buy, use and share from her range of life essentials! More secret squirrel stuff is being announced at Ranger on the 2nd weekend in November too.
... Here is a link to the world of Dyan at Art by Jenny ...
New Dina Wakley MEdia Glossy Sprays that aren't sprays! InStore Now!
Six super bright gorgeous colours of neon acrylic fluid paints are inside bottles with eyedroppers instead of the usual spray nozzle. Given that Dina hardly ever uses her sprays as sprays, Ranger is dreaming up new ways to package their wonderfully inky runny acrylic paints.
We also have a stash of spare sparers and long eyedropper if you need any.
Eye droppers are a great idea, long ones even better - Dina's are the full length of the bottle. I tend to use the straw for flicking, a splatter brush for making a mess and a paintbrush for everything else. You could use pipettes, straws, brayers, anything! Have fun :)
What is your favourite way to use your Dina Wakely MEdia Glossy Sprays?
Tim and Stampers Anonymous - Christmas ... We're in for a treat with this new Christmas release of stamps and stencils! The trees are beautiful, cartoons are going to be fun to use and the background set of Ticking + Grain looks interesting (I do love a bit of stripy fabric). Speaking of fabric, don't forget Tim's live is early Saturday morning 23rd Sept) for his latest release (sure to be available at your local quilting shop). The video showcase was Sunday early morning (24th Sept) for Tim's Stampers Anonymous showcase of awesomeness! So exciting.
... Click here for all Tim's Stamps ...
... Love Stencils too? Here are all Tim's Stencils ...
... Check out all Tim's Sizzix designs here ...
... see the whole range of Idea-Ology here ...
Tim has dreamed up wonderful Halloween and Autumn themed Stamps and Stencils with Stampers Anonymous for us to use - leaves, textures, spooky images, fabulous sketches, oodles of eyes and more, which completes the Halloween 2023 seasonal releases.
Late October we'll receive all the seasonal Distress Crayons, set 5 and set 6 for both Halloween and Christmas. If you're looking for Tim's Eclectic Elements fabrics, contact your local quilting shop as there are a few in Australia who buy in all Tim's fabrics.
Throughout the September we have Christmas (holiday) inspired Tim TV every Saturday night (our Sunday morning) full of demos, amazing makes and brilliant ideas! Thankfully they are recorded :) What are your favourites? Who am I kidding? How could anyone choose just one favourite from the world of Tim Holtz? lol :) Enjoy the ride!
What an amazing collection of Halloween and Christmas seasonal releases from Tim Holtz! We now have inStore Distress Embossing Glaze in 12 more gorgeous colours, all the groovy designs of Sizzix Thinlits die cutting templates and 3D embossing folders for Halloween as well as daily crafting (love those leaves!), the versatile Etcetera Thickboards in basic shapes for all kinds of creativity, huge boxes full of new Idea-Ology and all 6 sets of beautiful Distress Halloween Seasonal colours, Black Texture Paste and the magical Glow Grit Paste.
Did you know that all of Ranger's Spray Bottles (Tim, Dina, Dyan) are all the same size? So, when you have an empty bottle that works perfectly, save it for when you need a spare. Simply give it a wash to clean out the nozzle and valve :)
Tim's seasonal events on Tim TV in YouTube are every Saturday night (really early Sunday morning)! Each session is recorded, then Tim's team adds captions and chapter marks to the replays, giving us easy ways to watch, read and savour all the moments. Enjoy!
Idea-Ology - Halloween ... Tim's amazing collection of Halloween of ideas includes new vintage designs, beautiful layers, batwings, new friends (aka Paper Dolls), cute creepy pumpkin pots (candy buckets), pirate pieces, beautiful metal branches, windows crackling with attitude, and much more! Once gone, they're gone 👻
... see the whole range of Idea-Ology here ...
Tim Holtz and Sizzix - Choose from spotty backgrounds, Moons and Bats, beautiful Artsy Leaves, kids dressed up in fun Halloween costumes and lots more!
... Check out all Tim's Sizzix designs here ...
Stampers Anonymous ... Tim's fantastic new release of stamps and stencils will be landing in a few days! How awesome is that Shattered stamp and that gorgeous drippy candle stamp and those "scary" cartoon stencil eyes? So much fun for everyone! I love stamps and stencils! Hmm, I seem to repeat myself alot :p lol ha ha ha
... Click here for all Tim's Stamps ...
... Love Stencils too? Here are all Tim's Stencils ...
Distress Embossing Glaze! 12 fresh colours of this easy to use embossing powder which melts into a tinted translucent enamel like finish - in all colours of a Distress rainbow :)
... See all the Embossing Glazes here ...
... Check out the whole Distress range here ...
Distress Halloween ... all gorgeous sets of Mica Spray Stains in all the Halloween colours are now in stock as well as the amazing Glow Grit and Black Texture Pastes!
Please be aware that all seasonal Halloween and Christmas (Holiday) Pearl Crayons are delayed until mid October. Their product description will be updated as it happens - if you do buy them in advance, I'll keep you informed of news.
... Check out the whole Distress range here ...
Tim Holtz and Stampers Anonymous Etcetera Tiles and Panels are fantastic bases for creating quick 3D layers or building your own mosaic artwork, dimensional makes, boxes and frames.
... click here to see all the Etcetera Shapes and Bases ...
Did you know? ... we have a fabulous collection which has everything all in one place. Simply use the filter drop down menu to have a wander. Click here to see all the arty treasures at once. ^_*
Looking for the PreOrder category? Here it is - click this link to see what is available to buy in advance . Please ensure you you read the descriptions for delivery timeframes!
Dina Wakley MEdia - versatile stencils, beautiful canvas zippered storage pouches and typographic styled rice tissue paper to use for all excuses to create - arty essentials for every day!
... Dina has a shelf of her own at Art by Jenny here ...
Dyan Reaveley's Dylusions - we have everything inStore including beautiful colours, bold designs, unique stamps, hilarious sassy stickers! Laughter really is the best medicine.
... Find all your Dylusional essentials here ...
Darkroom Door ... These amazing high quality red rubber stamps include a variety of wonderful unique designs - perfect for all occasions, giving every reason to be crafty today!
... Check out the Darkroom Door designs ...
Wishing you a wonderful arty crafty Happy weekend!
:)
Jenny
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How much fun is this new release from Tim Holtz and Stampers Anonymous? We have an amazing textured stamp called 'Shattered' plus a host of skulls, leaves, adorable owls, ghosts and bats, fun quips, a gorgeous drippy candle, beautiful scrolls, fractured texture, eyes in all directions, spellbound stars, and so much more.
All the new Stamps and Stencils are online to buy in advance in the PreOrder shelf, then they'll move to the What's New! shelf when they arrive. Landing within a week, late August. 🤹
Read on for the latest happenings with Tim Holtz and see a mini pictorial of a Birdhouse I made using a few Tim treasures.
This blog is updated regularly, published as it happens! Latest update, 26th August 2023.
]]>Tim Holtz has certainly been busy behind the scenes - creating to inspire, sharing art by others, dreaming up new ways to create with what we already have, plus he's been designing, innovating and adding new variations to all our favourite Tim Treasures (art and craft products).
Our arty news is full of Tim Holtz, Darkroom Door, Dina Wakley, Dyan Reaveley and a tiny mention of Pink Ink Designs plus a mini pictorial of a Birdhouse I made using a few Tim treasures.
Tim's Halloween events on Tim TV in YouTube are going to be every Saturday night (our Sunday morning) throughout August, during a month long extravaganza of demonstrations and wicked arty crafty fun!
This blog post is updated regularly, published as it happens! Last updated on 26th August 2023 with news of the stamps and stencils :)
Ahem, am interrupting this blog to say "November"... because Dyan has some secret Dylusional arty treasure news being announced while she's at Ranger teaching classes to the luckies! Soooo exciting!
Stampers Anonymous ... Tim's fantastic new release of stamps and stencils will be landing next week, late August! How awesome is that Shattered stamp and that gorgeous drippy candle stamp and those cartoonish eyes? So much fun for everyone! I love stamps and stencils!
... Click here for all Tim's Stamps ...
... Love Stencils too? Here are all Tim's Stencils ...
Photos are used with thanks to Tim and his live showcase in YouTube is this Saturday night/Sunday morning 😁
Which is your favourite? Me, I love the stencils, shattered stamp (just like Bubbles, it has a block), fabulous leaves and the owldordable critters set 🤩🎨
I may have written a note in 'Foreboding' for those who aren't into 8-legged monsters, aka spiders. Aside from stomping all over the stamp sets, there are kinder ways to deal with this little defenceless critter! Even if it is "just" a stamp.
Tim's also released a new range of Eclectic Elements fabrics for those who love to create with materials, not that we sell fabric but its always great to see all the amazing designs and creations made by Tim and his clever team! Find the fabric at your local quilting, embroidery and sewing shop :)
Idea-Ology for Halloween - August 2023 ... Beautiful background papers (new designs), fun families of Paper Dolls with Layers, ephemera with birds, bats and vintage everythings, cute creepy Jack O' Lantern pots (to grow miniature ferns, hold bubbles or store faux confectionary (lollies), plus an amazing real mini witch's broom with cauldron and gravestones, very awesome window transparencies with attitude, a beautiful metal mirror frame with candlesticks, and stunning metal grapevine branches (with spiders, just add netting for web) plus more!
The Glass Globe, unless we find out it is made from a thicker glass or packaged much better than the Reliquary Dome, is only available upon request. Glass is such a strong yet also fragile thing! Contact me if you'd like one.
... see the whole range of Idea-Ology here ...
... all of the Halloween treasures are on the Wickedly Wonderful shelf ...
Distress Seasonal ... 6 gorgeous sets of Mica Stains in Halloween colours are now in stock plus the amazing Glow Grit and fabulous dark Black Texture Paste, ready for all your arty adventures!
... Check out the whole Distress range here ...
On 12th July, Tim Holtz and Sizzix announced 10 (ten) new Sizzix designs in Thinlits die cutting templates, Colorize Thinlits (layerable die cutting templates), 3D Texture Fades Embossing Folders and a beautiful Multi Layered Embossing Folder.
Designs include amazing realistic patterned embossing folders (3D Reptile, 3D Cracked, multilayered Tapestry), flying bats and moon (Moonlight), Edison the Colorized grinning pumpkin with fabulous clouds, layered spotty backgrouds (Layer Dots), a spooky scene (Graveyard), fun dressed up kids (Halloween Night), totally scary words (Big Fright) and a stylish leaf set called Artsy Leaves!
... See all the Die Cutting and 3D Embossing Folder designs here ...
... Check out even more in this versatile range here ...
Tim's Sizzix video showcase demo in Tim TV in YouTube for this new collection is Saturday, 12th August!
Tim and Ranger have announced the release of 12 new colours of this amazing embossing powder which melts to give a semi-translucent enamel like finish - Watch Tim TV reruns from the other night for embossing glaze demos, samples up close and inspirational makes by Tim and his amazing team of artists.
... See all the Embossing Glazes here ...
... Check out the whole Distress range here ...
These are the 12 new colours of Distress Embossing Glaze (shown in the photo, top to bottom) :
- Abandoned Coral
- Aged Mahogany
- Spiced Marmalade
- Squeezed Lemonade
- Crushed Olive
- Mowed Lawn
- Bundled Sage
- Peacock Feathers
- Mermaid Lagoon
- Chipped Sapphire
- Seedless Preserves
- Pumice Stone
... and in real life, the colours are even more amazing :)
No news about the last new Distress colour as yet, however I'm sure it can't be far away! Tim is sure to tell us all when Ranger is ready :)
For a wide range of creativity, from laying thicker pieces on cards and pages to building your own boxes and frames. Precut, ready to use artboard pieces made of a thick mdf-type of heavy dense paper/cardboard substrate which accepts anything you throw at it (even balloons filled with paint).
Tim Holtz and Stampers Anonymous Etcetera Tiles and Panels take your makes to the next level. Join Tim and Mario on Saturday, July 22nd at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm UK on YouTube LIVE for makes and inspiration. Photos borrowed from Tim :)
... click here to see all the Etcetera Shapes and Artboards ...
Meanwhile, we have a huge selection of Tim's latest tools, essentials, stamps and stencils are back in stock - including some old faves that were out of stock for Ages. Speaking of which, the Rotary Trimmer Spare Cartridges (spare blade) have arrived in town. Not that we'll need a spare blade for ages, but it's always good to have a backup.
I really love how well I can cut with this Rotary Trimmer. It's designed and made so that the blade carriage doesn't wobble as it travels along the bar, so now there are no more diagonal or wavy sides when I cut!
Loving the stencils (I know, I love everything! lol). How beautiful are the 'Creative Blocks' stamp patterns? This will be fantastic for quick backgrounds, featured on cards, making quick paper patchwork and using simply just because (my best excuse to create is "just because"). It was so hard to decide which was my favourite stamp set this time round, so I declared that all of them are :) lol The new Etcetera Thickboard Facades are fantastic and lend themselves to all kinds of ideas like birdhouses, potting sheds and photo frames. The Idea-Ology Figure Stands are so awesome and look amazing on my shelf, like little Monopoly pieces only better!
... Here's a direct link in Tim's shelf to have a look at it all ...
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This birdhouse was created using my favourite birds from the 'Organic' pack of Idea-Ology together with an Etcetera Facade (the front wall with the round opening) and other Idea-Ology items - metal Bird Cage, mini green tinsel, Tim's Tiny Lights, Drippy Candles, Backdrops, metal Foliage, Botanical Layers, and Transparency Frames and Layers.
Tim's Idea-Ology Tiny Lights turn a make into a magical wonder!
Above is a mini pictorial tutorial showing how the birdhouse was initially put together using a Tim Holtz Etcetera Facade with Vignette Box and a few chipboard scraps from packaging to create the shelf.
Above are photos giving you a closer look at a few details.
We finally have all the wonderful newest designs from the amazing Australian brand, Darkroom Door, online. Sometimes the juggling of office hats doesn't happen as efficiently as I'd like, however, eventually I do catch up with myself and get my ToDo list crossed off. That said, there is still a huge stack of Pink Ink Designs stamps sitting next to me, waiting! At least its a totally beautiful stack of designs, we can't be having ugly things sit next to me while I type! lol ;p Anyway, here is a quick link to the amazing collection of Darkroom Door -
... Click here for all Darkroom Door essentials ...
I love Darkroom Door. They produce excellent quality stamps out of red rubber that give great results every time. They're local too, only up the road and round the corner from us (give or take 1000km or so). Be inspired by all the amazing cards, pages, tags and scrapbook pages on the Darkroom Door Blog.
Dina has designed beautiful flat storage cases called "Art Pouches" in 3 sizes, plus 4 versatile cool stencils and a fantastic selection of typographic collage tissue paper. More arty goodness for every day creativity!
Find all of the Dina arty essentials on her shelf in the shop and be inspired to create with portraits, colourful textures and patterns.
... Click here for the Dina Wakley MEdia shelf ...
The lovely Dina has classes on her own website - and if you were in the USA, you could go diving into the ocean and discover the gorgeous world below. Of course we have divers in Australia too, but they're not Dina! lol :)
Dyan's most recent Dylusions releases include gorgeous colours of Shimmer Paint, hilarious Back Chat Stickers and packs of Dy Cuts (die cut pieces ready to use). Most of us Dylusionists would love to create with Dyan in real life, but at least we have the next bestest thing, a huge selection of arty treasures by this amazing designer and artist - all of her stamps and stencils, ready to use printed Collage Sheets, beautiful paints, inks and shimmers, journalling supplies, good quality brushes plus all the Dyalog Insert Books (small journals), Dyaries and Creative Journals, and those stylish Couture stencils and matching stamp sets! So many arty treasures for all of us to enjoy, collect, use and share :)
See everything you need of Dylusions arty essentials in our shop and be inspired to be creative using fun bold designs with beautiful colours. Tell your story in your own way!
...Click here for the Dylusions by Dyan Reaveley shelf ...
Dyan has been visiting Ranger, Stampers Anonymous, Art From the Heart and a few other haunts this year to teach in real life to lucky people ... and also hosts online classes for those of us who can't enjoy quick flights around the world. These are hosted on her own Dyan Reaveley & Moore website, and there's even a groovy club to join, the Dandelion Club, full of fun, laughter and Art.
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How to find what you are looking for ...
With all categories (shelves) in our online shop, to find anything, use the drop down menus to filter through the tags to select one. For example, stamps, books, tools, wings and things, people, stencils, die cutting templates, Idea-Ology, etc.
The sort menu will arrange the products by date, most popular and alphabetically. Another way to find anything is to use the search bar, usually found near the top of the website. Type in any word or phrase and see what appears!
If you need a hand, I am always here to help :) Thanks for visiting Art by Jenny and reading our latest news.
Have a wonderfully arty crafty Happy day!
:)
Jenny
PS ... Pink In Designs will be online one day, I'd like to say soon. Thank goodness each day is a new day without mistakes in it!
PS ... What do you think of our product flyers? I like to keep them fresh with inspirational ideas as well as product pictures. That giant gorgeous dragonfly perched on the banner of our latest flyer can be found inside the Idea-Ology Layers Organic, along with birds, foliage, flowers, and other beautiful die cut pieces. In case you were wondering :)
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All of the latest Darkroom Door designs are finally online! Thank you so much for your patience :) The wonderful Australian family who own this iconic brand is doing it tough at the moment, always in the back of my mind. Please join me and send all your healing wishes to Rachel as the warrior battles her fight.
Tim mentioned the other day in Instagram that he had deadlines to reach - which means he is up to something, dreaming up new ideas and amazing must have treasures :)
Also this brief update, is a multi folded card you might like to see, created using Archival Inks with Snarky Cats, pumpkins, haunted houses, bats, a witch and of course, more cats! Hope it inspires you to create a bit of fun :)
Did you know? ... we have a fabulous collection which has everything all in one place. Simply use the filter drop down menu to have a wander. Click here to see all the arty treasures at once. ^_*
Stay warm and be crafty. Happy Arty Day!
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All of the latest Darkroom Door designs are finally online! Thank you so much for your patience :) The wonderful Australian family who own this iconic brand is doing it tough at the moment, always in the back of my mind. Please join me and send all your healing wishes to Rachel as the warrior battles her fight.
Below is part of a multi folded card stamped using Archival Inks with Snarky Cats, pumpkins, haunted houses, bats, a witch and of course, more cats!
The Idea-Ology Snarky Stickers I've used say : In my defence, I was left unsupervised - A look in her eyes, you might want to tuck that back in, your crazy is showing. :) lol
Dina Wakley MEdia - versatile stencils, beautiful canvas zippered storage pouches and typographic styled rice tissue paper - arty essentials for every day! More of the 'Jumbled' Collage Tissue will be back late June.
... Dina has a shelf of her own at Art by Jenny here ...
Dyan Reaveley and Dylusions - we have everything inStore including beautiful colours, bold designs, unique stamps, hilarious sassy stickers! Laughter really is the best medicine.
... Find all your Dylusional essentials here ...
Tim's groovy new Tonic Studios Media Surfaces Mat is fantastic, as described! It's just like the little removable craft mat that is with the glass media mat, but thicker, much larger and has reinforced corners for stability. It is a natural white, durable heat resistant surface for all kinds of creativity. Use it with your glass mat or on its own :)
... All craft mats and accessories are here ...
Tim's Rotary Trimmer ... Find it in the Tools Category :) This is an amazing tool that shows all the other trimmers how to do their job! It cuts straight and precise for cardstock and paper including fine tissue for shredding and thick 1.2mm chipboard :) No more crooked lines or wonky cuts!
Sizzix and Tim Holtz ... This wonderful every day chapter of designs includes tailored pieces that compliment the stamp set "Distinguished", awesome alphabets, stitched bunnies, abstract textures, box of chocolate hearts, vintage car, big beautiful sunflower, and more. Mix and match with old and new faves, to create art for Unbirthdays, Valentines, Spring, Easter, every day!
... Check out the Sizzix designs here ...
Tim's Stampers Anonymous Release ... Stamps, Stencils and the marvellous Etcetera Facades (artboard frames) - All are back in stock! Find them in the 'What's New!' shelf :)
Darkroom Door ... the latest designs are inStore (will be online shortly too) - if you know what you'd like, we can organise an invoice so you don't need to watch the shop every 5 seconds!
... Check out the Darkroom Door collection here ...
Delivery Service Pricing Update ... 26th June 2023 - The free delivery threshold and all postage fees are changing throughout the Art by Jenny online shop.
Australian delivery fees for Standard with Tracking service will be $6.95 for small items and from $10.60 for parcels. The free delivery threshold (which is currently AU$65+) will rise to AU$85 on 3rd July 2023, giving you FREE standard delivery Australia wide whenever you spend $85 or more in one transaction. Australian delivery fees for Express Post with Tracking service start at $18.50 while the threshold to receive our FREE upgrade to Express Post with Tracking will remain at $250 per transaction (Australia wide) for now.
New Zealand delivery fees are from AU$18.50 for Standard International and from AU$33.50 for Express International.
These prices will be updated on the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions and Postage Information) webpage and visible in the Shipping Rates Calculator on the Shopping Cart.
Looking to see what else has been added to our shelves? ... we have a fabulous collection which has everything all in one place. Simply use the filter drop down menu to have a wander. Click here to see all the arty treasures at once. ^_*
Looking for the PreOrder category? Here it is - click this link to see what is available to buy in advance . Please ensure you you read the descriptions for delivery timeframes!
Remember ... there are no mistakes in art so take a breath and dive in. Enjoy every creative moment as you smoosh, splash, stamp and colour!
FREE Darkroom Door Stamp Set Trimming Service ... Click here for details. All of the wonderful Darkroom Door Stamp Sets are made of one sheet of deeply etched red rubber backed with cling foam. These stamps are best cut with Tim Holtz Tonic Non-Stick Micro Serrated Scissors (I use the 7" ones as they have a good grip and make cutting thick layers feel easy) or I can cut them up for you.
Looking for something and can't find it? Sing out anytime, I love to help :)
Stay warm, be crafty and have a wonderfully creative Happy day!
:)
Jenny
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Most of my latest news is all about new products by our Tim :) lol Dina, Dyan and Rachel can't get a word in edgewise cos he's dreaming up all these fantastic new ideas every week! Lucky we think he's pretty awesome so its totally fine :) The latest news from our other favourite designs is in this blog post too, simply scroll down a little to read all about it.
Tim Holtz Distress Paints from the Vault Update ... Last ones are in stock! Quantities are very limited and we cannot get any more, therefore be quick!
May 2023 Release from Ranger and Dina Wakley MEdia - stencils, zippered storage pouches and typography collection of rice tissue paper - they have all arrived and look amazing!
Last updated 30th May 2023 :) Thanks for being part of my arty world!
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Most of my latest news is all about new products by our Tim :) lol Dina, Dyan and Rachel can't get a word in edgewise cos he's dreaming up all these fantastic new ideas almost every week! Lucky we think he's pretty awesome so its totally fine :) I will catch up! The latest news from our other favourite designers is in this blog post too, simply scroll down a little to read all about it.
The following arty crafty news was updated 30th May 2023 :)
Tim Holtz Distress Paints from the Vault Update ... Last ones are in stock! Quantities are very limited and we cannot get any more, therefore be quick! Or not :) Be you and do whatever you wish, the world will surely adapt :) Thanks for being part of my arty world!
Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day on Sunday 14th May. My Vegemite (can't believe I've been a Mum for 25 years) came to visit on Mother's Day (14th May), and it was so wonderful to spend precious time together.
On Saturday afternoon I made an interactive layered card for my Mum using that gorgeous "Blossom" die by Tim Holtz and Sizzix (coloured using Distress Paints) with leaves, a bird and dragonfly from the pack of Idea-ology Organics die cuts. The background was created using a Distress Ink blend then stamped with Darkroom Door Abstracts Stamp designs. After it was dry, I applied Tim Holtz Distress Snowfall Grit Paste through Tim's fab pattern of rainbows "Brush Arch" stencil. For a spot of wibbly wobbly fun, I attached Action Wobbles underneath the flower and dragonfly. I went around afterwards adding white spots and splatters using white paint.
Above photos... the first photo shows the layers of the Sizzix 'Blossom' Thinlits with the Idea-Ology 'Organics' Dragonfly - the second photo is a closeup of the Distress Snowfall Grit Paste with Distress Crayon rubbed over after it was dry.
The other night while we were sleeping, Tim announced another new must have essential craft tool - Tim Holtz Tonic Studios Media Surface Mat ... It is a craft workspace that works with (or without) the large Glass Media Mat. He explains it all in the live demo you'll find on Tim TV (in YouTube) and it has landed (late May)! Find it in the 'What's New!' shelf with photos and lots of details. I'm here to help if you have questions :)
The week before, Tim and Ranger released the latest in Distress range - a Multi Purpose Storage Tin (that is now in stock, looking fabulous) and re-released from the vault, retired Distress Paints in selected colours for a limited time only (only until Ranger runs out, hopefully we should have more late May).
... link to all the newest treasures from Tim Holtz ...
The groovy new stackable storage tin fits more than Distress Paints, it also fits the glass Reinkers, mini sized Sprays (the set of 3 metallic Mica Stains as well as those seasonal sprays that Tim releases each Halloween and Christmas), Dylusions and Dina Wakley MEdia acrylic paint bottles, Dylusions Shimmer Sprays and any other bottles and containers you have of a similar size to all of these. Like all the Ranger and Tim empty storage tins, it is made of silver coloured light durable metal with a see-through window and hinged lid.
All of Tim's brand newest stamps and stencils are awesome! How beautiful are the tiny floral patterns? So hard to decide which is my favourite this time round, so all of them are :) lol The new Etcetera Thickboard Facades are interesting too. Each pack has 4 frames with the inner pieces as well as a heap of strips - so versatile, and made of the hardwood kind of artboard that will accept anything we through at it.
BWTM - the long awaited Idea-Ology Figure Stands arrived this week and are so awesome. I have no idea what I'm going to do with mine but they'll look amazing on my shelf while I decide :)
The wonderfully versatile essentials in the Idea-Ology range are inStore with more continually on the way because they're all beautiful and I "need" more!
The above art journal page was made in my Dina Wakley MEdia Kraft Journal using layers of tissue, Transparent Things, Organics die cut pieces and more. I do love that dragonfly (Organics pack) and having lots of ready to use beautiful vintage birds that inspires more colourful creativity (like I need a reason? lol). Birds are like dragonflies, beetles and frogs, they go with everything!
... click here to buy treasures from the Idea-Ology shelf ...
While you're visiting Tim's video channel to watch his fantastic demo this weekend or any of the replays, check out his Rotary Media Trimmer video. This professional trimmer has durable geared blades that glide through almost anything we use, from lightweight tissue to 1.2mm thick Sizzix Mat Board. It cuts straight too, without that wobble (might just be me).
The Tim Holtz Rotary Trimmer is a very handy tool for quilling, crafting, cutting thick board for die cutting with Bigz Dies, making tissue shredding for fillers, cardmaking, scrapbooking and much more. Cut straight edges with ease and precision!
Have you seen the gorgeous Shimmer Paint Colours, hilarious Back Chat Stickers and packs of Dy Cuts (die cut pieces ready to use) from Dyan Reaveley? The Dy Cuts are very cool, will be so handy to have heads and bodies ready to use. As expected, the colours are simply beautiful and the Bigger Back Chat stickers are funnier than ever.
Most of us Dylusionists (fans of Dylusions) would love to create with Dyan in real life, but at least we have the next bestest thing, a huge selection of arty treasures by our amazing designer and artist!
Dylusions range of craft supplies includes ready to use printed Collage Sheets, beautiful paints, inks and shimmers, hugest range of Stamps and Stencils, BackChat stickers, useful accessories plus all the Dyalog Insert Books (aka small journals), Dyaries and Creative Journals, and those stylish Couture stencils and matching stamp sets! So many arty treasures for all of us to enjoy :)
The above artwork was created inside my Dina Wakely MEdia Watercolour Journal using Dylusions Shimmer Paints and Sprays, Dylusions Stamps, Distress Archival Ink Pads and Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Remnants Layers and Stickers. Love how all our favourites work so well together to create art however we wish!
... Find all your Dylusions by Dyan Reaveley essentials here ...
May 2023 Release from Ranger and Dina Wakley MEdia - versatile stencils, beautiful canvas zippered storage pouches and typographic styled rice tissue paper - arty essentials for every day! inStore now!
... here is the Dina Wakley MEdia shelf ...
Fresh designs and versatile products from Dina Wakley MEdia include Collage Sparks, Coaster Stencils, Collage Tissue and gorgeous bright Paints have arrived and those colours are so beautiful, bright and full of ooompf. All Dina's previous releases of stamps, stencils, Transparencies and Collage Sheets are inStore too! The Transparencies are fantastic, much more than a sheet of plastic, its smooth and crystal clear similar to Tim's new Dura-Lar by Grafix - like clear plastic packaging but clearer and thinner (so easy to cut).
To stamp or create on plastic or transparencies, Dina says to use paint or Archival Inks to add colour or print patterns. Being a non-porous surface, it just takes a bit longer to dry. For those of us who want something a bit faster to work with, I've now got in stock the Tsukineko's StazOn Pigment Ink Pad in black and white. Just as the reviews stated (I researched before deciding), this ink dries fast and remains opaque, better than the original StazOn (which is slightly transparent) and as its a stickier ink, it doesn't seem to slip and slide about (could be the user, me).
Darkroom Door have released more beautiful new stamps - have you seen them yet? We have everything inStore now, just need to get my turbo skates on to add it online! We have eyes, labels, textures, quotes, beautiful florals and more :)
Darkroom Door design and produce excellent quality stamps out of red rubber that give great results every time. They're local too, only up the road and round the corner from us (give or take 1000km or so).
... Click here for the Darkroom Door shelf ...
Speaking of awesome stamps - Pink Ink Designs keep designing beautiful sets and I'm a tad behind getting them all online, but I will get there... they're all so beautifully illustrated. These are the clear kind of stamps, however they're durable good quality ones that are not squishy and they print beautifully every time. Visit the shop Pink Ink Designs shelf to see what we have and bookmark it to watch for new arrivals :) Or ask me if you can't see it, because it is bound to be on my desk!
... here is the Pink Ink Designs shelf ...
Thanks for reading this update about all our exciting news. Hope its made you smile and inspires you to create each and every day, art is good for you! Sing out if you have questions any time :)
Happy Creative Arty Crafty Day!
:)
Jenny
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Hope you're having an Arty Crafty Hippy Hoppy Happy April!
How is it almost the end of April already? Hope you've had a mindful, memorable and relaxing Anzac Day. Here's a short update to the new product arrivals inStore ... last updated today, 26th April 2023. Stay safe, enjoy your day and be crafty :)
Tim's Distress News ... Tim's latest release is the announcement of reawakened Distress Paints in sets (4 colours per kit/set, 5 kits to collect, use and share) and fantastic multipurpose tins --- first delivery of Paints and Tins is arriving in 2 weeks, early May.
- Ranger has told me that the new tins will fit all our favourites including Dyan Reaveley's Dylusions Paints (bottles), Shimmer Paints, Shimmer Sprays and Dina Wakley MEdia paints. Watch their spaces or buy in advance, whichever you wish. Thank you! Happy Arty Day!
Tim's Stampers Anonymous Release ... We're receiving regular deliveries of awesomeness from Tim and Stampers with more arriving within 1-2 weeks! Which is why they're all still PreOrder.
... There is only one item not here until mid May, the Etcetera Thickboards "Facades" (wooden front pieces to use with Vignette Boxes or as book covers, mixed media or display backboards). These should be arriving mid May therefore please purchase either of them separately if you do not wish your whole order to wait until Mid May :)
Can't wait for the new stamps and stencils, and the creations Tim's team have made are simply awesome! Love seeing what they all create :) Incredibly inspiring!
Looking for the PreOrder category? Here it is - click this link to see what is available to buy in advance
Tim Holtz Idea-Ology ... Stunning collection! This release is full of incredible versatile layers, amazing birds, a beautiful dragonfly, an handy little hammer, gorgeous metal embellishments, an abundance of wonderful papers and much more! The Figure Stands (trio of icons with stands) will be here sometime in May. Thank you!
Dina Wakley MEdia ... the brand newest arty treasures from Dina include the 3 sets of Transparencies, 3 pads of 6"x4" Collage Sparks (double sided printed cards to inspire a spark of creativity) and the groovy round Metal Rimmed Tags are here ... It all looks awesome! The round tags are cool to add to anything, the card inside the matte silver edging is smooth and white, ready for anything we want to throw at it!
Other recent arrivals include Dina's acrylic paints in 6 gorgeous bright colours, 4 fabulously versatile round stencils called Coasters, and new grid designs in the form of Collage Tissue (rice tissue paper). Layers of fun for everyone!
Dylusions by Dyan Reaveley ... Gorgeous colours and fabulous versatile layers are here! Beautiful shimmery acrylic paint, 3 sets of Dy Cuts and new Bigger Back Chat Stickers in both black and white. The Dy Cuts are fantastic for cutting off the heads to put on other bodies too, mix and match to your heart's content I say! Enjoy every mad chuckling arty moment ... Laughter is the best medicine!
Fresh boxes of arty treasures arrive every single week ... Click this link to see them all ...
Darkroom Door ... Everything is inStore! Am slowly catching up, however if you simply cannot wait any longer (understandable!), contact me and we will chat :)
I received the email from Rachel and Stewart the other day showing all the samples made using their amazing new stamps! They're all awesome :)
Hoppy-Ology Bunny Update - We only have a couple of packs of Tim's delightful Idea-Ology Salvaged Rabbits left (Mini Eggs are sold out), looking just as adorable as ever. Hoppy Arty Day!
New Distress colour no.11, Lost Shadow! This pretty colour has been around for 3 months already :) Available in 9 different Distress essentials! It was announced by Tim late on Saturday 28th January 2023 and is a beautiful pale cool grey. Buy Lost Shadow in a bundle to receive a free enamel pin and free postage Australia wide.
Sizzix and Tim Holtz ... Papercraft Cafe and Mini Brushstroke Flowers are back in stock! The most recent chapter of designs includes tailored pieces that compliment the stamp set "Distinguished", awesome alphabets, stitched bunnies, abstract textures, box of chocolate hearts, vintage car, big beautiful sunflower, and more. Mix and match with old and new faves, to create art for Unbirthdays, Valentines, Spring, Easter, every day!
... Get crafty here with dimensional layers using Tim's Sizzix collection ...
Tim's Rotary Trimmer ... an amazing new tool that shows all the other trimmers how to do their job! It even cuts fine tissue for shredding and thick 1.2mm chipboard :) 26th April update ... all sold out until May or June - Watch this space or request to be notified when we can get more. I will accept payment only after I know when we will get them. It will happen, simply a matter of when.
Trimmer Spare Blades ... Delivery of the spare blade carriage set for the new Rotary Trimmer has been delayed to late May or June. Given how durable Tim says blade is, none of us need worry about needing a spare for a very long time so (to me) there is no urgency! Contact me if you wish to have a set saved for you. I'll open up sales again after I know when this is happening.
Looking for the PreOrder category? Here it is - click this link to see what is available to buy in advance . Please ensure you you read the descriptions for delivery timeframes!
Looking to see what else has been added to our shelves? ... this collection has everything all in one place. Simply use the filter drop down menu to have a wander. Click here to see all the amazing arty treasures. ^_*
FREE DD Stamp Set Trimming Service ... Click here for details. All of the wonderful Darkroom Door Stamp Sets are made of one sheet of deeply etched red rubber backed with cling foam. These stamps are best cut with Tim Holtz Tonic Non-Stick Micro Serrated Scissors (I use the 7" ones as they have a good grip and make cutting thick layers feel easy) or I can cut them up for you.
Remember ... there are no mistakes in art so take a breath and dive in. Enjoy every creative moment as you smoosh, splash, stamp and colour!
Looking for something and can't find it? Sing out anytime, I love to help :)
Happy Arty Crafty Day!
:)
Jenny
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Happy Arty Days to You!
]]>Almost here are 6 gorgeous bright and neon acrylic paints, 4 fabulously versatile round stencils called Coasters, and new grid designs in the form of Collage Tissue (rice tissue paper). Arrived on 21st Feb and are wonderful to use :)
The photo above is borrowed from Dina's Facebook Page :) It shows two of the beautiful samples she created together with the six bright colourful paints (Legit, Tubular, Gnarly, Stoked, Bodacious and Radical), , two of the four round stencils and a few sheets of Grid Collage Tissue.
--- check out all Dina Wakley's art supplies here ---
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Fresh shimmery goodness in the form of 4 Dylusions Shimmer Paints, fun quirky Dy Cuts (die cuts ready to use at a moment's notice) plus 2 new sets of hilarious Back Chat Stickers in both black and white. Fun for everyone!
Thanks to Ranger and Dyan for organising the announcements to coincide with shops all around the world, we are receiving products in a timely manner (eg, really fast). Arrived on 22nd Feb :)
... Click this link for all Dylusions arty essentials ...
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Lots of new arrivals this month - Tim Holtz Idea-ology resin pieces, Salvaged Rabbits and Mini Eggs, along with the fabulous Distress Sanding Discs to use with the Ink Blending Tool handles, Dura-Lar (crystal clear) and Dura-Bright (black matte) substrates, and fresh sets of Distress Crayons in set 14 colours (Villainous Potion, Saltwater Taffy and Uncharted Mariner). Tim demo'd how to use the bunnies and other essentials on his last video on 21st Jan (www.timholtz.com).
Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Update - A fantastically exciting announcement to wake up this morning (16th Feb) ---- Tim is doing a live demo and showcase on 4th March for his new Idea-Ology release with Advantus Corp. Check out www.timholtz.com for the flip through catalogue and visit our PreOrder shelf to buy in advance or watch their spaces.
We'll be receiving flocks of birds, beautiful layers, an adorable sized useful hammer, gorgeous metal embellishments, an abundance of wonderful papers and more! Most of the new Idea-Ology treasures will hopefully be delivered early March, then mid April for the very cool trio of Figure Stands.
Looking for the PreOrder category? Here it is - click this link to see what is available to buy in advance . Please ensure you you read the descriptions for delivery timeframes!
Awesome Update - We have more of these delightful bunnies hopping over to us and will be here within a few days of the brand new Idea-Ology release (around the 17th March). If you'd like to add to your current PreOrder, simply use the code "PleaseAddThisToo" in the Check Out. Thank You! Hoppy Arty Day!
New Distress colour no.11, Lost Shadow! Tim announced this new Distress on 28th January and is available in 9 different Distress essentials! It was announced by Tim late on Saturday 28th January 2023 and is a beautiful pale cool grey. Buy Lost Shadow in a bundle to receive a free enamel pin and free postage Australia wide.
... click here to buy Tim Holtz Distress ...
Sizzix and Tim Holtz ... Chapter One, 2023 - January release! Now inStore and online - check out Tim's demo in YouTube from Saturday 14th Jan and be inspired by this amazing artist and team of clever creators. This new chapter of designs includes tailored pieces that compliment the stamp set "Distinguished", fantastic alphabets, stitched bunnies, abstract textures, box of chocolate hearts and more. Mix and match with old and new faves, to create art for Unbirthdays, Valentines, Spring, Easter, every day!
... visit the Sizzix shelf in the shop for all these crafty treasures ...
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Bunnies and other resin models are easy to colour using Distress Paints (with a brush, sponge or smoosh with fingers), Distress Embossing Glaze (simply cover with Collage Medium and dip into the powdered glaze, leave to dry then heat to melt the glaze), or colour in with Copics, solvent markers or alcohol inks!
Above photo shows my works in progress using a few of our favourite things. My silver bunny was painted with a brush using Distress Brushed Pewter Paint then dipped in Pink Ink Designs Silver Stardust Powdered Paint. The blue bunny was painted using my fingers to dab Distress Paint Tumbled Glass, Weathered Wood and Picket Fence over each other until I was happy with the speckled effect. The blue eggs were rolled with fingers using Distress Paint Tumbled Glass and simply dropped to the little dish to dry, the golden eggs rolled using Simon Hurley Lunar Paste Gold Rush. Love the foiled effect of the gold textured paint.
Bottom trio of photos ... left is a closeup of the jars of Lunar Paste with golden eggs, a raw egg (unpainted resin) and the two embossing folder pieces. In the middle photo you can see how shiny the paste is and how you can smooth it out, just like paint. To do this I've dry embossed using Tim Holtz Texture Fades Entangled and Dotted then blended with my fingers over the raised designs using Simon Hurley Lunar Paste in both Gold Rush and Silver Lining. On the right hand side you can see a closeup of my play with the same two Lunar Pastes, scraped through the small Dylusions Stencil Fishtails using a spatula and left thick, showing its dimension and smooth texture.
The above photos feature behind the scenes moments making a card using the Tim Holtz Thinlits Bunny Stitch, Wood Slice (the alphabet), Celebrate (spirals, swirls and sparkles) on a background made using the Sizzix 3D Embossing Folder Summer Wishes inked with Distress Spray Stains and Oxide Sprays.
This is my card that Tim himself shared on his Instagram stories the other day. I was so excited when he did this! I was over the moon, bouncing about all day just like this bunny! lol :) So grateful.
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Tim's Free Spirit Fabrics ... As much as I'd love to stock all of Tim's fabrics as well as all his other incredible treasures, my shop isn't large enough or set up to store large quantities of fabric. Therefore it is best to check your local fabric shop and ask them to order it in, then tell us addicts in the FB group where you've found it. My Mum suggested eBay and we found a couple but not many. Outside of eBay I've found (so far), 'Somethings Country' in Kingaroy Qld, 'Fifis Fabricology' in Gold Coast Qld and 'Nay's Place' in Waikerie SA. Keep those fabulous fabric finds rolling in! Thank you everyone for helping with this epic quest :)
Darkroom Door and Other Arty Treasures ... All of Darkroom Door's wonderful texture stamps, sentiments (even the cheeky sweary Sentiments one) and much more are on my desk waiting to be added online - the sets are already there, looking awesome. I've got a huge stack of Pink Ink Designs Stamps and Stencils awaiting me to type faster too... and some amazing Sizzix Embossing Folders I found while shopping for Tim's. Did I mention Finnabair's Wax Pastes, Foil Leaf Flakes or even the large sheets of Sticky Grid Sheets? I will get there, but if you cannot find what you're looking for, simply ask me and I will help :)
Fresh boxes of arty treasures arrive every single week ... Click this link to see them all ...
Sing out if you have questions about anything arty, new releases or simply wish to chat about art (art art and more art, I have a one track mind! lol).
Hope you have a wonderful arty day and are keeping safe, staying well and doing whatever you love, whatever warms your being.
Thanks for reading my arty news!
:)
Jenny
Tim Holtz's newest vintage inspired colour in the Distress range by Ranger, is a beautiful pale silvery grey called "Lost Shadow". Capturing the playful spirit and imagination of what once was, reminding us to never grow up and always follow our heart.
What arty adventure will you create with this wonderful versatile colour?
Read on for a brief history about the lastest additions to our favourite ink ^_*
]]>Tim Holtz's newest vintage inspired colour in the Distress range by Ranger, is a beautiful pale silvery grey called "Lost Shadow". Capturing the playful spirit and imagination of what once was, reminding us to never grow up and always follow our heart.
What arty adventure will you create with this wonderful versatile colour?
Check out Tim's flat lay photograph with the awesome pirate ship, clock (that the crocodile ate), Tinkerbell's lantern, Michael's bear and other magical memories from the well love story that is Peter Pan.
This new Distress colour, Lost Shadow, is no.11 and was announced by Tim on Saturday 28th January 2023 with the first delivery early February (within 1 week after the big reveal, how awesomely fast was that). Each item is also available individually as well as a bundle.
... click here to buy Tim Holtz Distress ...
The limited edition bundle includes these 9 treasures (one of each in Lost Shadow, Colour no.11)...
- Distress Ink Pad (3"x3")
- Distress Ink Re-inker
- Distress Spray Stain
- Distress Oxide® Pad (3"x3")
- Distress Oxide® Re-inker
- Distress Oxide® Spray
- Distress Embossing Glaze
- Distress Paint
PLUS
- one FREE Enamel Lapel (or pinboard) Pin in 'Lost Shadow'.
Find the colourful Distress Enamel Collector Pins here : https://www.shop.artbyjenny.com.au/collections/all/enamel-pins :) Display on a letterboard, corkboard, belt, hat or jacket ... Wear a different Distress colour every day!
··· Download colour charts and swatch sheets here ···
A little bit of history about this latest collection of colourful Distress...
Its been 16 years since Tim Holtz and Ranger first developed the Distress Ink Range and it has grown to include a wide variety of useful and beautiful essential art supplies. Five years ago we met the beautiful Twisted Citron and its friends as they released 12 more colours. Time has certainly flown :)
So in May 2020, Ranger and Tim started releasing a whole new series of 12 wonderful vintage inspired colours, introducing them to us one at a time throughout 2020 and 2021, giving us time to get to know each colour in between each release.
Each live video was streamed really early on Sunday mornings here in Oz. Whether you stayed up with snacks to watch Tim TV live, set alarms to wake in time, or watched the replay, it was always amazing, entertaining, inspirational, educational and full of laughter. Such an awesome pair, Tim and Mario.
Colour no.1 ... Speckled Egg, pale shabby egg blue - announced May 2020, the first Mystery Distress Colour is a pretty shabby blue called 'Speckled Egg'. Versatile as well as beautiful, plays well with all the Distress treasures.
Colour no.2 ... Crackling Campfire - announced by Tim Holtz on 26th August 2020. There are millions of colours in a rainbow to choose from and he has chosen a gorgeous dark rustic red-orange. An interesting almost interactive colour that appears to be a rich red next to some colours, and dark orange with others! Love it.
Colour no.3 ... Rustic Wilderness, a wild dark green. Earthy and greeeeeen. I love green! Was announced 10th November 2020. Plus we got Crayons too! Set no.11 includes the first 3 colours. Yay :) I love green! You may have noticed :) lol
Colour no.4 ... Kitsch Flamingo, pretty in pink - announced 1st Feb 2021. You'll be tickled pink when you meet this beautiful bundle of joy :) Plus a set of Mini Distress Ink Pads in these first four colours.
Colour no.5 ... Salvaged Patina, such a beautiful blue-greeny colour - announced Anzac Day, April 2021. A firm favourite in all the variants!
Colour no.6 ... Prize Ribbon, a stunning mid blue, announced 17th July 2021. Winning prizes without gloating over all the other wonderful blues in Distress! Distress Crayons (set 12) in Kitsch Flamingo, Salvaged Patina and Prize Ribbon appeared in the world too :)
Colour no.7 ... Villainous Potion, a lively dark purple, October 2021. Stunning deep hues of gorgeousness. Love it!
Colour no.8 ... Saltwater Taffy, vintage peachy pink. 26th Feb 2022. This pretty colour goes with absolutely everything, including green! We were also introduced to Mini Distress Ink Pads in these recent 4 colours.
Colour no.9 ... Uncharted Mariner, a beautiful deep ocean blue. 19th June 2022. Wonderfully wild tones that inspire creativity!
Colour no.10 ... Lumberjack Plaid, a wonderful cherry red. 29th October 2022. Beautiful colour of real red that is perfect for hearts, apples, abstracts, halloween, Christmas and backgrounds, red goes with everything!
Early January, Ranger released the first 8 colours as single Mini Distress Ink Pads, Distress Crayons and for the alcohol ink range (but perfect for most mediums), Grafix Dura-Lar Clear and Dura-Bright Matte Black. Distress Crayons for set 14 are Villainous Potion, Uncharted Mariners and Saltwater Taffy, they look awesome together.
Colour no.11 ... Lost Shadow, a playful pale vintage silvery grey, announced 28th January 2023 :) A beautiful clean light grey that compliments and blends with every colour in a rainbow.
Colour no.12 ... this is the last one (for now) ... Being announced one day, sometime in the future. :) lol
After this last new reveal, we should get Distress Crayons set 13 and another set of Mini Distress Ink Pads.
fyi, if you wish to buy Mini Distress Ink Pads individually or all the other colours in Minis, simply ask!
Distress range of arty treasures is designed by Tim Holtz, made by Ranger Ink (Ranger Industries) and Loved by The World :) Everything in the Distress range is also available at Art by Jenny!
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Happy Arty Crafty Tim Day!
]]>Its so good for the soul and our planet to be buying less, reusing and recycling, sharing with others and visiting Op shops. There is so much joy and satisfaction felt from making something out of preloved things, finding a worthy home for that little thing saved from so many years ago (whether its a button or page salvaged from an old book). Use the old with the new and simply create more art!
]]>Its so good for the soul and our planet to be buying less, reusing and recycling, sharing with others and visiting Op shops. There is so much joy and satisfaction felt from making something out of preloved things, finding a worthy home for that little thing saved from so many years ago (whether its a button or page salvaged from an old book).
Even though I have a shop full of nice treasures, I have always felt that its best to share and reuse as much as we can. I feel there must be a balance in all things of life, buy things that need replacing or when there someone has an amazing idea that we never new we needed ... However, we must work with our planet not simply consume it :) Use the old with the new.
The old wedding verse "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" often comes to mind and is perfect for every day, not only for brides and grooms! New items purchased compliment old favourites, everything is better shared (or given or borrowed), and blue is a colour that compliments almost everything Mother Nature has created. I guess 'rainbow' doesn't quite rhyme! lol :)
None of this is new information, but is always good to talk about often, to remember to be mindful about what is reused or sent to the tip.
The above five photos were created using (from top left, clockwise) book pages (I don't like to cut up books but this one was damaged), vintage sheet music, leftover yarns and paper packaging, plastic packaging (for the jar) and string, buttons (need I say more? we all have buckets of buttons!).
Things I find useful include clear plastic packaging, cellophane packets (great for windows, wings or see-through layers), cardboard backing sheets (some brands have beautiful reusable packaging), cereal boxes, packaging from furniture, foam (printing patterns on gel plates or to cut up into basic shaped stamps), fabrics, preloved jumpers (can be felted if wool too), old books and toys, mugs and crockery (great for making tiered plate stands or garden ornaments), and other items found from wandering around secondhand stores, op shops or antique shops.
Share or give away to your local op shops too, as one person's trash is another person's treasure! That's not a new saying either :)
One note though, these found and saved things can get out of control as well, in our attempt to not throw things away, but if we all use, reuse, create and share, they won't breed when we're not looking.
There is no limit to what we can use to create more art, home decor, garden pieces, gifts for others :) Have fun with it!
Tim Holtz is always finding and saving items throughout his travels, I love how he inspires us to reuse the old with the new.
One of these saved treasures was a little toy rabbit (or three). Knowing not everyone in the world has little toys to use or colour, he has worked with Advantus Corp to create a new (limited edition for 2023) resin character for the Idea-Ology range. The Salvaged Rabbit. The pack has two adorable bunnies who stand about 1 1/2 inches (38mm). Available inStore soon :)
Rabbits and baubles with carrots and adorable chicks have been in my thoughts all week, so I went searching for that fabulous video by Tim Holtz from last year showing how to use Foundry Waxes, Alcohol Inks with his toy bunnies ... in preparation for what is to come! Still waiting for our new friends to hop over to Oz, but too excited to keep it all to myself :D lol The above photo is from Tim Holtz's blog from March 2022.
Don't forget Tim's next video is tomorrow night (Saturday 14th Jan, our Sunday morning) :D So much awesomeness!
Find the video showing these adorable bunnies and other Easter makes here at https://timholtz.com/creative-easter-ideas/ :D This video has timeless and priceless information. Huge thanks to Tim and Mario for all they do!
Don't want to use alcohol or solvent chemicals in your art? The waterbased acrylic Distress Paint will give good coverage too and the metallic colours can be made to look polished or rustic using Pink Ink Designs' Sparkle Dust brushed or splattered over the wet paint, or use Distress Crayons rubbed into the cracks of dried paint.
And, if you brush on a light coating of gesso (a primer or basecoat), you can use almost any medium to colour resin characters and metals, including watercolours, acrylic paints, embossing glazes, and ink sprays. Seal afterwards with your favourite sealer of choice (Tim's Collage Medium, a spray varnish, Mod Podge, Tim's Resist Spray would work too, whatever you have in your shelf).
What have you found and reused in your art or home? Share it in pictures and inspire the world to be creative every day at Instagram @art.by.jenny #artbyjenny
Thanks for reading the Art by Jenny blog. I hope it has helped you smile and inspired you to be creative mindfully, every day!
Happy Arty Crafty Day!
:)
Jenny
Summer holiday! ... Art by Jenny is open again after a wonderfully arty short break over Christmas and New Year. Thank you for your patience as we pack all your orders and answer emails as fast as we can :)
Important Note - All purchases before the New Year will be posted by Tuesday, 10th January 2023 - and any arty treasures purchased after 1st January will be posted by Thursday 12th January. Thank you all so much!
Did I mention that Tim's new Sizzix designs have arrived? Check out the 'What's New!' collection!
Thanks again for your business, support, patience, inspiration, chats, laughter and sharing our love of art!
We wish for you world peace, hope, happiness, good health, love, laughter and many relaxing enjoyable moments using your favourite arty treasures!
Happy New Arty Year!
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from all of us here at Art by Jenny
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Read on for ... all the latest updates, Sizzix and Tim Holtz Chapter One 2023 information, product arrivals plus a fun page to create in your Dina Wakley MEdia Kraft Journal using Tim's Snarky Cats and Dyan's Sewing Stamps with Tim's Watercolour Pencils! :D
]]>All the wonderful arty treasures from Tim, Dyan, Dina and Darkroom Door are inStore, waiting for you to buy them so you can make more Art!
Christmas break! ... 19th Dec 2022 to 10th Jan 2023 :)
Art by Jenny enjoyed a short break over Christmas and the New Year. The online art shop was be left to it's own devices, working hard 24/7 while we slept. Thank you for your patience as we pack all your orders and answer emails as fast as we can :)
Important Note - All purchases before the New Year will be posted by Tuesday, 10th January 2023 - and any arty treasures purchased after 1st January will be posted by Thursday 12th January. Thank you all so much!
From Monday 9th January, we will be catching up, answering your emails, gathering items into parcels, packing and preparing for posting everything as fast as we can.
Thanks again for your business, support, patience, inspiration, chats, laughter and sharing our love of art!
I wish for you world peace, hope, happyness, good health, love, laughter and many relaxing enjoyable moments using your favourite arty treasures!
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Arty Year!
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from all of us here at Art by Jenny
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Check out the Christmas shelf full of the Christmas Idea-Ology (beautiful Salvaged Deer, Drippy Candles and Candlesticks, Trees and Treestands - and more!), Sizzix Thinlits, 3D Embossing Folders, Stamps and Stencils, all Distress faves in the gorgeous new red Lumberjack Plaids (back in stock).
Also, our wonderful Dyan Reaveley's treasures are here - Dylusions Collage Sheets, Stencils, Shimmer Paints and Stamps and anything else I've not mentioned!
Plus all of Dina Wakley's new Stencils, Stamps, Transparencies and Tissue, and Darkroom Door awesome new stamps including the naughty one of sweary sentiments!
There is always something new around the corner, ready to inspire us to create each and every day!
... Here is the arty crafty Festive Christmas shelf ...
More exciting news... Tim Holtz Tonic Studio Media Grip Mat is finally in stock - so are Tim's Distress Watercolour Pencils! These arty treasures are perfect for an UnBirthday present, a 'just because' present, an early Valentine's day, or even simply because they're awesome pencils (they are definitely not crayons). Any excuse to buy art supplies!
Sizzix and Tim Holtz ... Chapter One, 2023 - January release! Find them in our shop early Jan, ready for their arrival around the 13th January!
... A perfect chapter of creativity because 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit. This new series includes bunnies, amazing textures, arty hearts and more. All to mix and match and create art for Unbirthdays, Valentines, Spring and Easter!
... Tim and Sizzix' new designs have released 16 new designs, all amazing, as usual :) Watch the PreOrder and or What's New shelves for their online arrival, checking their their descriptions for arrival and departure information, which will be kept up to date regularly.
Looking for the PreOrder category? Here it is - click this link to see what is available to buy in advance . Please ensure you you read the descriptions for delivery timeframes!
Scroll down the blog post to see how I've created a crafty page in my Dina Wakley MEdia Kraft Journal using Snarky Cat and Dylusions new Sampler and Sew Easy stamps with Tim's Distress Watercolour Pencils :) It was fun to stamp and colour this fab page!
Sizzix' new Stencil and Stamp Tool is here. Much bigger than I imagined. I love my Tim Holtz Platform (which sadly was retired long ago) and this new precision stamping and stenciling tool is just as amazing. The main difference is it uses a Sticky Grid Sheet or the Tim Holtz Media Grip Mat to hold your artwork still (instead of magnets). It is flat too, so works well with large journal pages and scrapbooking layouts. The new stencils and stamps which Sizzix have designed are available upon request (prices vary).
The shop is filled to the brim as we do have a few extras of everything for those of you who prefer to wait until things are actually here. Its all looking Amazing!
Arty News of Dina Wakley MEdia ... the brand new Transparencies and Collage Tissue (with all the wings) arrived on 30th Nov and are awesome. Find them in Dina's shelf or the 'What's New' collection.
Photo above is from Dina Wakley MEdia showing Transparencies, Ledger Collage Sheets, Stamps, Paints and Tags in use created by Dina.
If you wish to buy anything recently announced by any of our favourites including Darkroom Door and Pink Ink Designs, but cannot find it online in the shop, please contact me and I'll organise an invoice for you. Most of it is here and you won't have to wait for them to land.
Halloween Crafty Fun ... we have over 250 days left until next Halloween! ha ha ha :) Why wait til next year? Stock up now and create spooky makes whenever You feel like it. Find them in the Wicked and Wonderful Halloween Treasure Shelf.
I love embroidery (I love everything arty! lol), so was pretty happy when Dyan designed sets of stamps featuring hand stitching, cotton reels, buttons and other groovy things!
I'd just stamped out a few rows of stitching (using Archival Ink) in my Dina Wakley MEdia Kraft Journal when a pair of Tim's Snarky Cats stopped by to help... Cheekies made such a mess, those cotton reels were neat before! Luckily they didn't eat my button flower too!
Thankfully its all purrfectly good fun and it was a joy to colour in using Distress Watercolour Pencils (no water this time), so I forgave them. Plus their claws didn't go through the thick kraft paper so its fine. I was stamping this page out while waiting for another book to dry, which is why it was photographed surrounded by Christmas Idea-ology!
A few closeups to make you smile!
Everything I've used is available here at Art by Jenny ... Tim Holtz Stamps (Snarky Cats), Dylusions Stamps (Sew Easy and Sampler), Distress Watercolour Pencils, Bigger Back Chat Stickers, White Gel Pens, Dina Wakley MEdia Kraft 6"x6" Journal.
.. Use the search function or visit each category, or click here to visit the huge category of everything and use the drop down menus to search for 'animals' or 'sewing materials' or 'books and journals' :)
Remember ... there are no mistakes in art so simply enjoy every creative moment as you splash paint and ink around! Make art your way, however you wish using whatever you wish :) Repurpose packaging, save those boxes for spray booths, layer old buttons and have fun!
Thank you all of You who purchased Arty Treasures throughout 2022. I'm so grateful for your patience as we waited for everything to arrive. You're all amazing.
You'll be very pleased to hear that everything by Tim and Dyan is now here (apart from a few that sold out while we waited, more landing each week). A huge thank you also to everyone else who visits my shop to enjoy a wander around. I love having a shop and working from home. I feel immensely grateful and lucky every day!
Have an arty crafty creative Happy day!
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Jenny
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Looking to see what else has just been added to our shelves? ... Sometimes items won't be in the "What's New!" collection because they're not really new, just new to us! Click here to see all the amazing arty treasures that has arrived inStore recently. ^_*
Need your order giftwrapped? ... Any excuse to wrap a parcel in pretty paper and ribbon. Choose from Just Because, Easter, Birthdays, UnBirthdays, Easter, Christmas or Valentine's or whatever theme you wish. Simply let me know with your order. We also have digital giftcards (instant evouchers) and handmade giftcards (sent to you or your loved one by snailmail).
FREE Trimming Service ... All of the wonderful Darkroom Door Stamp Sets are made of one sheet of deeply etched red rubber backed with cling foam. This rubber is easy to cut with Tim Holtz Tonic Non-Stick Micro Serrated Scissors (I use the 7" ones) or I can cut them up for you. --- Click here for details.
Looking for something and can't find it? Sing out anytime, I love to help :)
]]>Happy Arty Day! It's all go here at Art by Jenny, with deliveries of treasure almost every day. I'm wearing my turbo skates and packing orders as fast as I can. Thank you for choosing my shop! I appreciate you, and that you are being wonderfully patient, happily waiting with me for all Tim, Dyan and Dina's amazing new designs, beautiful colours and awe inspiring products. Its simply awesome. Thank You!
Read on for our latest updates from 31st October :) Its all good!
]]>Happy Arty Day! Its all go here at Art by Jenny, with deliveries of treasure every day. I'm wearing my turbo skates and packing all your orders as fast as I can. I'm so grateful. I appreciate that you chose my shop and are being wonderfully patient, waiting with me for all Tim, Dyan and Dina's amazing new designs, beautiful colours and awe inspiring products. Its simply awesome. It all is. Thank You!
Latest edit to this Arty News was Saturday, 5th November 2022 :)
5th November Updates ...
Tim Holtz Christmas Idea-ology beautiful mini globes and adorable salvaged deer will be here this week :) ... Check out this Christmas shelf or this link for Christmas Idea-Ology
- The newest Stamps and Stencils from Tim Holtz start arriving at the end of this week (approx Friday 11th) then more the week after (mid November). Buy now in advance or watch their spaces for their exciting arrival. Whichever you wish!
- New Distress colour no.10 - Lumberjack Plaid, a beautiful cherry red is arriving in the form of all our favourite Distress treasures (buy individuals or as a bundle) early to mid November - this week! yay!
Distress, Ranger - Watercolour Pencils ... We only have a few of Set 3 left - and set 1 and set 2 will be back hopefully late November. Ranger is working super fast to make more asap so hoping we can get them to you and or your loved ones well before Christmas. Pencils are perfect for UnBirthdays too!
Dyan Reaveley's Dylusions ... all has landed and I'm packing and posting as fast as I can - if you've not heard from me yet, watch your emails on Monday afternoon! Thanks for waiting with me :)
We have plenty in stock for everyone! Choose from Christmas Collage Sheets, Stencils, Dy Cuts, Shimmers and BackChat Sticker Quotes. Happy Arty Day! ... Click this link to see all Dylusions treasures .
Dina Wakley MEdia ... 4 fabulous new sets of stamps are here with 2 new colours of Glossy Acrylic Paint Sprays, Black and Peacock! Plus more arriving this week :) Transparencies, both printed and blank, will be here one day. No date yet, so watch this space for news. The new collage tissue paper filled with wings will be here one day too :)
Pink Ink Designs ... so few designs, so much time - but its totally fine! Most of their gorgeous new stamps are here (and those stencils! insert a snail rolling her eyes at me cos she's faster than me) - they will be online soon.
Halloween Crafty Fun ... we have over 300 days left until next Halloween! ha ha ha :) Why wait til next year? Stock up now and create spooky makes whenever You feel like it. Find them in the Wicked and Wonderful Halloween Treasure Shelf.
--- Happy Happy Arty Crafty Weekend! ---
31st Oct Updates ... Brand new designs from Dylusions by Dyan Reaveley will be here this week! ... Click this link to see all Dylusions treasures ...
Dina Wakley MEdia ... 4 fabulous new sets of stamps are here with 2 new colours of Glossy Acrylic Paint Sprays, Black and Peacock! Plus more arriving this week :)
Tim Holtz Seasonal Releases :
- Stampers Anonymous ... Halloween(ish) Stamps and Stencils are all here, Christmas is on the way - Exquisite is still gorgeous, love using it!
- Sizzix ... Everything is in stock including those 2 amazing embossing folders and fabulous Layered Plaid - More of Harvey is back too. Tim's 'Specimens' Thinlits will be with us again one day, sometime during December (or January).
- Distress, Ranger - Watercolour Pencils ... How lucky are you that we have a few of set 3 in stock of these beautiful woodless watercolour pencils? Set 1 and set 2 will be back in November or December :)
- Distress, Ranger - Gorgeous these are! Holiday (Limited Edition, Christmas) Mica Stain Sprays and Crayons, Woodgrain Paper in Gray and Snowfall Grit Paste arrived and are hanging out with the beautiful colours of Halloween Mica Stains and Pearl Crayons, Black Woodgrain and Crypy Grit Paste.
- Idea-Ology ... everything is here in the shop looking amazing :) The beautiful mini globes and adorable salvaged deer are still a 2-4 weeks away. Check out this Christmas shelf or this link for Christmas Idea-Ology - The newest Stamps and Stencils from Tim Holtz are available for PreOrder too, due to arrive inStore early November.
Halloween Crafty Fun ... time is flying but all good because we have 365 days left until next Halloween! lol :) Check out the inspiring arty treasures in the Wicked and Wonderful Halloween Treasure Shelf.
New Distress colour no.10 - Lumberjack Plaid, a gorgeous cherry red - was be announced late on Saturday 29th October 2022, and arriving early to mid November.
Have an arty crafty creative Happy day!
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Brand new arrivals of Dylusions by Dyan Reaveley are all here include awesome decorative alphabet set Alphablock, stitchery sets with fab borders and beautiful leafy stamps, plus Shimmer Paints and Shimmer Sprays (both in Squeezed Orange and Mushy Peas). Others now inStore are the Couture Stencils and large Black Grid Dot Journal with black mixed media paper printed with a grey grid of dots plus a huge range of stamps, journal essentials, paint pens and stencils.
The purrfectly adorable Mr Boo (Dyan's Cat has his own set of stamps) is having a sleigh ride on a large design big enough to fit across a whole page! The reindeer and sleigh are split into 2 stamps to enable us to fly around corners or across the middle of a spread easier :) How cool is that! There are adorable birds and elves / gnomes in a set called "Just Robbin Along" and much more :)
... Click this link to see all Dylusions treasures ...
Dyan Reaveley's Dylusions ... more arty goodness was just announced by Dyan - and arriving very soon, like in 1-2 weeks, are the excitable long awaited Christmas Collage Sheets, Stencils, Dy Cuts, Shimmers and BackChats.
Dina Wakley MEdia ... 4 fabulous new sets of stamps are here plus 2 new colours of Glossy Acrylic Paint Sprays, Black and Peacock! Dina's designs are an invitation to create every day - make cards, journaling, stamp on scraps for another day, make journal fodder, any excuse to create! Dina's stamped or collage paper faces make adding portraits and mark making in mixed media, easy, fast and fun!
Tim Holtz Releases :
- Stampers Anonymous Christmas (Holiday) ... This is another wonderful release of stamps and stencils. The showcase of makes and Tim's demo will be next Saturday 22nd Oct :) Love seeing the masterpieces Tim's team of creators make. Check it out at Tim's Youtube channel or at www.timholtz.com on replay, usually there by Sunday night.
Tim's Christmas Idea-ology (holiday, festive, seasonal) are all online. Everything is here in the shop looking beautiful except the beautiful mini globes and adorable resin deer which are still a few weeks away. Check out this Christmas shelf or this link for Christmas Idea-Ology
The newest Stamps and Stencils from Tim Holtz are available for PreOrder, due to arrive inStore late October or early November. Buy now in advance or watch their spaces for their exciting arrival. Whichever you wish!
Stampers Anonymous ... Halloween(ish) Stamps and Stencils are all here! They're amazing! Exquisite is well named, the 'Unraveled' Mummy is totally cool, stencils are excellent! Christmas designs will be announced soon, and then they'll go online for you to umm and ahh over :) Love stamps and stencils, don't you?
Sizzix ... Christmas Thinlits and Embossing Folders designs look awesome but I'm being good, am packing them not playing! lol :) - Find them all in the Christmas shelf, Tim shelf or this one called 'What's New!'. Watch Tim's live for the detailed closeups of the incredible makes!
Distress, Ranger - Watercolour Pencils ... Set 1s are sold out but we do still have a few of both set 2 and set 3 in these beautiful woodless watercolour pencils in stock. Smooth to use, these pencils react well to a splash of water and blend beautifully painted with a waterbrush. They work fantastically with our other favourite arty treasures too, both over and under.
Distress, Ranger - Holiday (Limited Edition, Christmas) Mica Stain Sprays and Crayons, Woodgrain Paper in Gray and Snowfall Grit Paste go well with the beautiful colours of Halloween Mica Stains and Crayons, Black Woodgrain and Crypy Grit Paste :)
- Idea-Ology Halloween ... everything is here - the Tiny Lights, Drippy Candles and Candle Stands, Metal Gates, Candy Corn, Baseboards, Layers, Ephemera, Cauldrons, Pumpkin baskets, wooden house-ish shaped Vignette Shrine and much more ··· Click here to visit the Halloween collection.
Have an arty crafty creative Happy day! Thank you all so much again! :) Jenny
]]>For those who are new to Tim's world, he has a live video stream in Youtube every Saturday night (our Sunday morning) which is recorded and saved on his Youtube channel for always ... it is entertaining, informative and fun!
September arrivals from Dylusions by Dyan Reaveley include Couture Stencils, Shimmer Paints and large Black Grid Dot Journal. The colours are beautiful. Buy now or watch their spaces for another day, the choice is totally yours :) Love new arty treasures!
Dyan's other fantastic sets of Dylusions stamps include the purrfectly adorable Mr Boo (Dyan's Cat) having a sleigh ride on a large stamp that is big enough to fit across a whole page! The reindeer and sleigh are split into 2 stamps to enable us to fly around corners or across the middle of a spread easier :) How cool is that! The adorable birds and elves / gnomes set called "Just Robbin Along" is here too :)
Almost Here from Dyan and Dylusions ... (fabulous Alphablock, stitchery and leafy stamps, plus Shimmer Paints and Shimmer Sprays (both in Squeezed Orange and Mushy Peas) are due to land within 1-2 weeks (therefore late Sept or early Oct 2022) as they're already on their way! Find them in this PreOrder shelf or dive right into the Dylusions collection. Buy now or watch their spaces for another day, the choice is totally yours :) Always exciting!
... Dyan's latest new everythings are already here, find them on her special Dylusions shelf here ... Click this link to see all Dylusions arty essentials ...
Tim's Releases - latest update 24th Sept 2022 :
- Stampers Anonymous ... Halloween(ish) Stamps and Stencils are all here! They're amazing! Exquisite is well named, the 'Unraveled' Mummy is totally cool, stencils are excellent! Christmas designs will be announced soon, and then they'll go online for you to umm and ahh over :) Love stamps, don't you?
- Sizzix ... Halloween(ish) designs are all in stock, Christmas designs will be here in a few days, early October - no time to call them a PreOrder, they're almost here! (edit 3rd Oct) Those labeled "PreOrder" are landing in about a week, around the 10th Oct so not long at all :) Find them all in the Christmas shelf, Tim shelf, or the one called 'What's New!'. Watch Tim's live for all the details and closeups of the incredible makes!
- Distress, Ranger - Watercolour Pencils! ... First deliveries are sold out (thank you everyone) - and now we're simply waiting for Ranger to make lots more! Hoping for before Christmas but we must wait and see. We do have a few of Sets 2 and 3 available :) You could always buy set 1 another day.
- Sorry if you've missed out, but it won't be forever. These are not a limited edition product, they're with us forever like all our favourite Distress are. As long as Ranger keep making them, but definitely a long time! Watch this space or add to your wishlist! Sing out if you have questions, thanks for waiting with me!
- Distress, Ranger - Holiday (Limited Edition, Christmas) Mica Stain Sprays and Crayons, Woodgrain Paper in Gray and Snowfall Grit Paste are on their way, due to land late Sept or early Oct! Halloween colours are all in stock :)
- Idea-Ology Halloween ... everything is here including the Vignette Shrine.
Christmas and festive season lives and releases from Tim start in October, and some are already planned to be on the way... we'll have everything available online soon. Check out the Christmas shelf under the 'get creative' menu regularly :)
Speaking of exciting arty news, Advantus Corp have made 1000s of Tim's Tiny Lights (clear) without batteries so the rest of the world can use them too! Fantastic news as teeny tiny micro fairy lights like Tim's are hard to find. Batteries for these are found in most supermarkets :)
... Get your drill and a small drillbit to get ready to create your own set of Tiny Candy Corn Lights (check out Tim's 2022 Halloween Idea-Ology video, near the end) or why not attach some Transparent Wings or Batwings? Awesome ideas! Thanks Tim :)
Dina Wakley MEdia ... some stamps are here, more on the way plus 2 new colours of Glossy Acrylic Paint Sprays! Dina's arty essentials are an invitation to create every day - make cards, stamp in journals, stamp on scraps for another day, any excuse to stamp! Dina's stamped or collage paper faces make adding portraits and mark making in mixed media, easy, fast and fun!
Have an arty crafty creative Happy day!
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Looking for the PreOrder category? Here it is - click this link to see what is available to buy in advance . Please ensure you you read the descriptions for delivery timeframes!
Looking to see what else has just been added to our shelves? ... Sometimes items won't be in the "What's New!" collection because they're not really new, just new to us! Click here to see all the amazing arty treasures that has arrived inStore recently. ^_*
Remember ... there are no mistakes in art so simply enjoy every creative moment as you splash paint and ink around!
Need your order giftwrapped? ... Any excuse to wrap a parcel in pretty paper and ribbon. Choose from Just Because, Easter, Birthdays, UnBirthdays, Easter, Christmas or Valentine's or whatever theme you wish. Simply let me know with your order. We have giftcards too!
Looking for something and can't find it? Sing out anytime, I love to help :)
Happy Crafty Day!
:)
Jenny
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On this day, 10th Sept 2022 ...
Exciting Dylusions News! Big boxes filled with Dylusions is already on the way across to us with brand new designs of Couture Stencils, colourful Shimmer Paints and large Dotted Black Journals :) Due to land this week, mid Sept. So awesome! Find them in the Dylusions collection.
Tim's newest Halloween arty treasures ...
Idea-Ology Halloween - now inStore with a few stragglers landing this week. Its all awesome! Love the new Collage Paper (its beautiful), Fringe and Tinsel :)
- Stamps and Stencils are all here! They're amazing! Exquisite is well named, the 'Unraveled' Mummy is totally cool, stencils are excellent! Packing all your PreOrders as fast as I can, posting on Tues 13th Sept. Thank You!
- Distress, Ranger - Watercolour Pencils! - 13th Sept Update ... First deliveries of Set 1 are sold out (thank you everyone) - have a few left available of Sets 2 and 3. All details are in the main blog, the PreOrder shelf and product descriptions.
Dina Wakley MEdia ... New Stamps are here - with an invitation to create every day - make cards, stamp in journals, stamp on scraps for another day, any excuse to stamp! Dina's faces make drawing portraits and creating abstract art easy!
Happy Arty Crafty Days!
]]>It's all happening here at Art by Jenny with deliveries of old favourites being restocked, brand new products arriving and itching to be noticed (they would if they were online hey?) and everything generally needing to be done, all at the same time! Luckily I'm a robot and with a flick of a switch can have it all done in a second, just call me Rosie :) lol As if, but would be so handy some days! That reference will only work if you grew up with The Jetsons as I did...
Thank goodness for computers though! Its much easier to fix something, update a description or add a photo using these marvellous useful machines. Back in the day when everything was managed by posting out catalogues, we'd have to organise a reprint or put stickers over mistakes. Mind you, if we had mailorder catalogues like the do in Harry Potter, then our pictures would be so cool, moving about and no doubt, making a mess by opening their own lids! :) ha ha ha
So, without further chitchat ... here are the latest updates about what is going on in our world of arty crafty treasures. There are brief updates on the PreOrder and What's New shelves as well, with dates so we all know where we are with preorders, deliveries and arrivals.
... Last updated - Friday 13th Sept 2022 ...
Distress Watercolour Pencil News ... First deliveries of Set 1 are sold out (thank you everyone) - and now we're simply waiting for Ranger to make lots more! Hoping for before Christmas but we must wait and see. We do have a few left available of Sets 2 and 3 :) You could always buy set 1 another day.
- Sorry if you've missed out, but it won't be forever. These are not a limited edition product, they're with us forever and ever like all our favourite Distress are. As long as Ranger keep making them that is, but definitely a long time!
- Watch their spaces or add to your wishlist! Sing out if you have questions, thanks for waiting with me!
Exciting Dylusions News ... Awesome news! Big boxes filled with Dylusions is already on the way across to us with brand new designs of Couture Stencils, colourful Shimmer Paints and large Dotted Black Journals :) Landing inStore very soon :) So exciting! Find them in the PreOrder collection or on Dyan's Dylusions shelf in our shop (links in the menu above).
Dyan's fantastic sets of Dylusions stamps include the purrfectly adorable Mr Boo (Dyan's Cat) having a sleigh ride on a large stamp that is big enough to fit across a whole page! The reindeer and sleigh are split into 2 stamps to enable us to fly around corners or across the middle of a spread easier :) Love it.
With Mr Boo are adorable birds wearing hats and elves (or gnomes or kidlets in dressups), wonderful trees, borders, holly and mistletoe. Perfect companions for all your other favourite stamps, stencils and arty treasures!
Dina Wakley's 4 new stamp sets are an invitation to stamp every day - make cards, stamp in journals, stamp on scraps for another day, any excuse to stamp! Dina's faces make drawing portraits and creating abstract art easy! Love the Circled set :) Colour them in, stamp on gel prints, leave monotone, have fun!
Tim's newest arty treasures ...
Everything has been arriving a few boxes at a time, and now we have the beautiful Bubble stamp, Botanic Collage, Floral Elements, Eccentric and Mica Spray Stains in the Halloween colours in stock!
Halloween Distress - New Watercolour Pencils, the wonderful black embossed Woodgrain paper and the Mica Crayons are due mid September. We've ordered heaps so you won't miss out if you wish to wait until they arrive before buying :) The gorgeous )Mica Stains are in stock too.
Specimens Thinlits - (latest exciting news, Sunday 28th Aug)
They're here and we have enough for everyone! Click here to buy your set :)
... Another boxful arrived today thanks to our couriers who are so busy, they're working 7 days a week too! I'm so grateful :) Thanks so much to Sizzix for making more :) Use the purple heart to add to a wishlist or bookmark it for later if you're not ready, I'm sure we'll be able to get more once these sell out. Its such a popular awesome set of versatile awesomeness!
Stampers Anonymous - the new designs from Tim's range of Halloween Stamps and Stencils are here inStore looking awesome. Happy Days!
Idea-Ology - all online and most are inStore! Only the new style of Vignette box left which might be here in October. Everything else is here waiting for their new homes (your craft table cos these are simply itching to be used for making more cards, books, journals, tags, canvases, display makes! Fun!
Old Fave Tim Stamps - Stamp Collector, Odds & Ends and Holiday Postmarks are currently in the Shopping Cart webpage, an easy spot to find restocks of favourite treasures! That's the big orange round button at the top of the page (or the tiny link above the shop logo that says 'shopping cart').
- Without wishing the time away, Christmas release starts next month, can't wait to see what Tim has up his sleeves!
Darkroom Door have designed wonderful collage sheets and stencils to use for all kinds of creativity. No timeframe for these yet to be delivered but will happen one day! The collage sheets look beautiful.
Pink Ink Designs have designed more wonderful new stamps, stencils (finally on their way, will get them online soon) and gorgeous colourful jars of Stardust Mica Powders (that work just like watercolour paint but shimmery) for us to buy, share, use and enjoy! Visit the shop Pink Ink Designs shelf to see it all and bookmark it to watch for new arrivals :) More stamps were announced the other day, gorgeous Christmas themed ones featuring a gorilla, mice and other friendly critters... and are on their way across to Oz! I will catch up again this weekend... the gorgilla is so totally cool :)
That little quip about today being brought to you by the letters D D and T should also include D and P ... so triple D T P ... some days are not meant for writing sensible newsletters. While I'm at it, lets add A for Art and Awesome!
Stay well, be crafty and have a creative Happy day!
:)
Jenny
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Remember ... there are no mistakes in art so simply enjoy every creative moment as you splash paint and ink around!
Need your order giftwrapped? ... Any excuse to wrap a parcel in pretty paper and ribbon. Choose from Just Because, Easter, Birthdays, UnBirthdays, Easter, Christmas or Valentine's or whatever theme you wish. Simply let me know with your order. We have giftcards too!
Looking for something and can't find it? Sing out anytime, I love to help :)
]]>22nd Aug Update ... Dyan's fantastic sets of Dylusions stamps have landed giving us lots of fun stamping and journaling. The set with the adorable robins will be back soon :)
Dina Wakley's 4 new stamp sets have arrived. These stamps are so inviting to create :) Dina's faces make drawing portraits and creating abstract art easy! Love the Circled set :)
Tim's newest arty treasures ... Halloween Distress Mica Stains and Crypt Grit Paste are here, waiting for their next arty adventure, while the Mica Crayons and black Woodgrain paper due late September. The beautiful stamps 'Floral Elements', 'Bubbles', 'Eccentric' and 'Botanic Collage' are back in stock too. Most of Tim's Sizzix Chapter 3 release including Myron, the Mischevious Cats, Feathery and fab sets of labels are regularly being restocked, only waiting Sizzix to make some more sets of 'Specimens'.
Tim's Idea-Ology Halloween release will start arriving within 3-4 weeks. Check out Tim's Index for an overview of the new designs :) I'll have them online soon. There's limited quantities of some, so if you already know what you need, please msg me to ensure I have enough for you. The new Halloween Stamps and Stencils will be online shortly too, these look beautiful too, only a few more days to see what Tim's clever team have made with them!
I'm most grateful that you're waiting with me for Tim and Dyan's arty treasures! Thank you :)
]]>Tim Holtz has a huge range of an incredible variety, beautiful colours and essentials for creating every day! Welcome to the world of Tim at Art by Jenny. We have Everything! Can't find it? Ask for help :)
New Distress Colour no.9 - Uncharted Mariner ... This beautiful moody turquoise blue Distress colour is available in a variety of our favourite mediums including Ink Pads, Reinkers, Spray Stains, all the Oxides, Distress Paint and Embossing Glaze. Being one of the new colours, there is also a little stylish Enamel Collector's Pin - fantastic for a corkboard, display on a letterboard or use as wearable art on your lapel, beanie or scarf.
22nd August 2022 Update ... Dyan's fantastic sets of Dylusions stamps have landed and inspire fun for all. Love the trees and Mr Boo's larger sleigh! Those robins will be perching themselves everywhere, not just for Christmas!
Dina Wakley's 4 new stamp sets have arrived. These stamps ooze creativity :) Dina's faces make drawing portraits and creating abstract art easy! Love the Circled set :)
Tim's newest arty treasures ... Halloween Distress Mica Stains and Crypt Grit Paste are here, waiting for their next arty adventure, while the Mica Crayons and black Woodgrain paper due late September. The beautiful stamps 'Floral Elements', 'Bubbles', 'Eccentric' and 'Botanic Collage' are back in stock too. Most of Tim's Sizzix Chapter 3 release including Myron, the Mischevious Cats, Feathery and fab sets of labels are regularly being restocked, only waiting Sizzix to make some more sets of 'Specimens'.
Tim's Idea-Ology Halloween release will start arriving within 3-4 weeks. Check out Tim's Index for an overview of the new designs :) I'll have them online soon. There's limited quantities of some, so if you already know what you need, please msg me to ensure I have enough for you. The new Halloween Stamps and Stencils will be online shortly too, these look beautiful too, only a few more days to see what Tim's clever team have made with them!
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11th Aug Update ... Dyan's fantastic sets of Dylusions stamps have landed. Currently being packed and posted so watch for your 'it is sent' notification!
Tim's new Distress Mica Stains and Crypt Grit Paste are in stock now with more on the way (Crayons and Woodgrain paper due in September). The beautiful stap set 'Botanic Collage' is back in stock. Most of Tim's Sizzix Chapter 3 release of functional and versatile designs is here too!
Tim's Bubbles and Eccentric Stamps plus the Specimens Thinlits will be landing within 7-10 days. Thank you to all of your who have PreOrdered :) Won't be too much longer!
More of Tim's new Halloween-ish Sizzix designs will be here with the Bubbles and Specimens deliveries.
Plus, the Idea-Ology Halloween release will start arriving within 3-4 weeks. Check out Tim's Index for an overview of the new designs :) I'll have them online soon. There's limited quantities of some, so if you already know what you need, msg me to ensure I have enough for you.
I'm most grateful that you're waiting with me for Tim and Dyan's arty treasures! Thank you :)
Tim and Sizzix ... 26th July Update - Almost here! Chapter 3 release of functional and versatile designs are arriving this week, today! Takes a few days for me to pack 100s of orders so check your emails for that exciting one that says its on the way! More of the set called "Specimen" is still on their way (with the mini folder), so remains a PreOrder with next delivery due late August :) Thank you so much for waiting with me for Tim's arty treasures!
This adorable frog or toad in my promo banner is a sneak peek for the next release... I can't wait for this frog to hop on over to Australia so I, I mean we, can create with her! Toadally awesome.
With Chapter 3 you will be able to make your own stationery, envelopes, labels, decorative stamps, and much more, then soon after, we'll have some fun creating a paper painting, playing with pond critters, building a sculpture, growing a garden, creating a dreamcatcher, make cards for loved ones, or create your own junk journal fodder. A wonderful collection of arty crafty fun for all :)
Stampers Anonymous with Tim ... the gorgeous Botanic Collage, Bubbles and Eccentric Stamps are slowly arriving and being posted in the order they were purchased. This is why they are still PreOrder, due late August. Watch their spaces for when they change to 'New' or buy in advance, whichever you wish. Thank you! Click this link to buy all Tim's latest new ideas :) The other beautiful new stamps, Noteworthy and Floral Eclectic are here, along with all the fantastic new stencils.
Tim's Media Grip Mat will hopefully be in Australia during September or October 2022 :) While there are extensive delays for this what looks like an amazing tool, at least it will be this year! Watch it's space, add to your wishlist by clicking the purple heart, or have your name added to my growing list of excited peeps! We all love Tim's treasures :)
We've almost got everything designed by Dina Wakley in stock now! It all fills a whole Ikea Billy Bookcase of 8 shelves - so its a fairly large range of art supplies. Lots of beautiful colours, heartwarming designs and wonderful surfaces!
In Dina's arty range (made by Ranger and Stampers Anonymous), you will find collage sheets, printed and plain rice tissue paper, handmade watercolour paper, kraft and watercolour journals, multi-surface journals, acrylic paint (thick and smooth, dries as you leave it, colours don't alter much at all as it dries either which I like), acrylic sprays (ideal for splatters, scribbling, marbling, painting and spraying, spare sprayer lids are available if you need them), stamps, stencils and Dina's watercolour paints called Scribble Sticks.
Pink Ink Designs have over 100 amazing stamp sets now! Perfect for all occasions, any excuse to stamp :)
The talented illustrators from Pink Ink Designs have also created gorgeous little jars of shimmery mica infused watercolour powders called "Stardust" for us to buy, share, use and enjoy! Visit the shop Pink Ink Designs shelf to see it all and bookmark it to watch for new arrivals :)
Dyan Reaveley's Dylusions Everythings Are Here!
All the new stencils and Diddy stamps are so versatile and lend themselves to all kinds of creativity, from a quick tag or card to a full sized art journal page. There are no limits to using art supplies!
The latest arrivals are stencils called Leaf it Up, Lock n Roll, Write More, and Down the Rabbit Hole plus 4 gorgeous shimmery paints to add to your collection :) Link to Dyan's shelf is easy to find in the above drop down menu.
Dylusions Ledger Journal ... The new square Ledger Creative Journal is brilliant, its so inviting to work within the pages. Love the vintage stationery, dots and grids and because it is excellent quality mixed media paper, it works beautifully with all the brand new designs - for all kinds of journal pages, card making, memory keeping, planning the next arty adventures, stamping out scenes, or any crafty project at all.
Dyan Reaveley's Dylusions Christmas Stamps - PreOrder Update 29th July 2022 ... How exciting is this? Stampers Anonymous and Ranger have been so busy that we already have our huge boxes of awesome new designs being packed, and are due to land here, with us, in Australia, early to mid August, in 1-2 weeks!
Fresh boxes of arty treasures arrive every single week, sometimes the brand new ones land before I'm organised and therefore go straight to the shelf of new arrivals ... Click this link to see all the brand new arrivals ...
Thanks for visiting and reading the Art by Jenny July-August news update. I hope it has helped in some way and inspires you to be creative, using your favourite supplies to make whatever makes you smile!
I can see this is going to get confusing so will write a new one once the Tim stamps, stencils and Idea-ology is online. Maybe one for Halloween, one for Christmas? Stamptember is getting closer too... we reallt are so lucky to have an abundance of arty treasures to buy, collect, use and share :)
Stay warm, be crafty and have a Happy arty week!
:)
Jenny
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Tim Holtz Distress Paints are mixed media water-soluble paints designed by Tim Holtz and manufactured by Ranger.
Distress Paint is a waterbased acrylic paint that at times, acts like watercolour while its still wet then dries permanent on almost all surfaces. Tim calls it water reactive - a bit of water splattered on its surface before its completely dry creates amazing effects and textures! Fabulous paint for adding colour to images, making backgrounds, pet rocks, scrapbooking, journaling, cardmaking, display projects and dimensional masterpieces. All kinds of crafty fun :)
Its a smooth fluid paint, able to adhere to most surfaces, permanent when dry and once dry (allow at least 24 hours) it can be written or doodled over with your favourite mark makers - Dina Wakley Scribble Sticks, Caran D'Ache Neocolor II Crayons, Distress Crayons, Dylusions Paint Pens, Alcohol Inks, Ranger Archival Ink, Chameleon Pens, Posca Markers and Pencils, Acrylic Paints, Jane Davenport's Finishing Pens, Zig's Black Photo Pen, Dina Wakley's Ranger Black Fudeball Pens... just to name a few.
Distress Paints were originally created with a sponge dauber (dabber) top and screw on lid, they now have a flip top lid (but I have some dauber lids if you need them, simply ask). The old sponge tip was fantastic for swiping quick backgrounds or blending over large areas. To use Distress Paint with a flip top lid, simply use the Ink Blending Tool (or paint brush) to pick up the paint from your craft mat and apply paint everywhere you wish.
Once semi dry, spatter with a sprinkling of water and watch the magical bubbles and rings appear! Love it :)
To look after your sponge daubers, simply spritz with Distress Ink Refresher after your day of painting. This will help stop the sponge from drying out. Spare flip top and dauber lids are available if you'd like them (if available).
Other ways to use these paints are with spatulas, paint brushes, foam blending tools, dip pens, marking tools, silicon tools, fingers, sponges, brayers and rollers, stencils, stamps, gel press printing plates and much more.
Wash up and clean all tools and accessories before the paint dries! Have fun :)
New Colours in the Distress Range ... From May 2020, Ranger and Tim Holtz planned to release 12 new colours to the Distress range starting with a pretty shabby chic pale blue called Speckled Egg. Next was a rustic red called Crackling Campfire, then followed was mid to dark green of Rustic Wilderness, pretty pink Kitsch Flamingo, blue green (like oxidized copper) Salvaged Patina, medium blue Prize Ribbon, deep mysterious dark purple called Villainous Potion, pretty peachy pink Saltwater Taffy. June 2022 introduced to us a beautiful moody ocean blue called Uncharted Mariner. Next was Lumberjack Plaid, a real cherry red for colour no.10 released 29th October 2022. A stunning palest grey called Lost Shadow was found on 28th January 2023 (colour no.11) ... the last new Distress will be Mystery Colour No.12, being announced and released sometime in the future, during 2023.
Colour charts are updated regularly and are available for your personal use :) Hopefully it helps you see what colours you have and what you might wish to get next. The blank charts are for you to create instant reminders of how your favourite mediums look once they're dry.
··· Download colour charts and swatch sheets here ···
To help you find all of Tim's Treasures, here are some links...
- Die Cutting (essentials from Sizzix, Bigz Dies, Thinlits, Framelits, 3D embossing folders, texture fades, Sidekicks, die cutting machines, accessories).
- Distress Range (inks, reinkers, paints, spray stains, oxides, embossing glaze, enamel pins).
- Idea-Ology (stickers, layers, findings, trinkets, embellishments, fasteners, charms, adornments, pendants, glass jars and more).
- Paper and Card (cardmaking, scrapbooking, journaling papers and mixed media surfaces).
- Stamps (cling rubber stamps designed by Tim, made by Stampers Anonymous).
- Stencils (stencils in various beautiful designs and 2 different sizes)
- Tools, Storage and Accessories (Distress tools, heat tools, glass media mat, storage tins and other useful treasures).
All of Tim's Treasures in one place (sort using the drop down tags) ...
- Everything by Tim
If you need more information about these paints or questions about anything else arty, write to me anytime and I'll help you.
Happy Creative Day!
:)
Jenny
... originally written 29 June 2016. Edited to keep information up to date.
]]>How beautiful is the new Distress colour? Uncharted Mariner is an instant fave with its ocean blue turquoise tones, perfect for all occasions and any excuse to create! It'll go perfectly with Twisted Citron and Salvaged Patina 🤩🐸🌈
Thank you so much to everyone who has PreOrdered 😻 Arrival starts in the next 1-2 weeks, then more in 2-3 weeks, which means you will have it very soon! Distress Crayons will be available soon too 🤩🌈🤹🎨🌻
Read on for latest arty news ffrom all our fave designers... plus keep an eye out for more fun stsmps from Pink Ink Designs AND an announcement from Dyan Reaveley within a fes days! Happy Arty Day!
]]>How beautiful is the new Distress colour? Uncharted Mariner is an instant fave with its ocean blue turquoise tones, perfect for all occasions and any excuse to create! It'll go perfectly with Twisted Citron and Salvaged Patina 🤩🐸🌈
Thank you so much to everyone who has PreOrdered 😻 Arrival starts in the next 1-2 weeks, then more in 2-3 weeks, which means you will have it very soon! Distress Crayons will be available soon too 🤩🌈🤹🎨🌻
This photo of the fabulous finds is from Tim Holtz and Ranger 🧸
This new Distress colour is available to PreOrder as a bundle of 9 items as well as individually, or wait until they've landed. Whichever you wish! Msg me if you have questions or need a hand.
Tim Holtz Newest Stamps and Stencils - are available to PreOrder or watch ... All of Tim Holtz's newest Stencils and Stamps are due to arrive shortly after Tim's Video Showcase on 11th June, therefore hopefully around the 18th June. Watch their spaces or buy now, whichever you wish. Thank you!
Tim's bright idea, the Tonic Studio Media Grip Mat will hopefully be here sometime during 2022. Tim's been using his for over a year now, not telling anyone because of all the delays so what's another few months or so for us to wait? All good things are worth waiting for :)
When I have a delivery timeframe, I'll open up the product for ordering - and if you've already given me your name or clicked the "notify me" button, I'll be in touch when we have news.
The new square Ledger Creative Journal is awesome. Love the vintage design of stationery oppositve dots and grids, all printed in a pale grey on creamy background.
The paper is the same excellent quality mixed media paper as all the Dylusions Creative Journals, Dyalogs and Dyaries, therefore, it works beautifully with all your favourite paints, inks and mediums. No need to worry about making a mess or using too much ink or anything, simply relax, enjoy the arty process and have fun being creative!
Dyan's released six sets of clear stamps called "Diddy" featuring designs for not just keeping diaries and planners, but all kinds of journaling, cardmaking, scrapbooking and mixed media. Along with Golden Nuggets, Suits You Sir and Martha's Massive Mat stencils in large and small, we now also have three new sets of Dyalog Stencils called Stencil It Again, Border It Again and Mask It.
Everything in this new release fro Dyan is perfect for all kinds of journal art, card making, memory keeping, planning the next arty adventures, stamping out scenes, or any crafty project at all. Have fun with it all :)
Sizzix ...
Surfacez Texture Rolls (cardstock with integrity of fabric), Embossing Folders and Thinlits - all ready to use to make whatever you wish to create! Surfacez Texture Rolls are unique cardstocks, paper with the integrity of fabric. It feels similar to faux leather (but smooth) and can be scrunched, distressed and sewn without it fraying or tearing. Available in metallics, tan, white, grey, holographic and cork.
Dina Wakley MEdia ...
With the extra space I've created in my shop by building new bookcases (thanks Ikea), I'm able to add some more of our favourites ... one of them being Dina Wakley's amazing collection of mixed media supplies. A few I've had on my todo list for a "while" and some have only just arrived. Check out Dina's shelf in our shop to see all the beautiful colourful Glossy Acrylic Sprays, Paints, Scribble Sticks. Plus an abundance of stamps, stencils and paper supplies - journals, Ledger Sheets, watercolour paper, collage tissues and plain washi tape.
Pink Ink Designs ...
The talented illustrators from Pink Ink Designs have designed more wonderful new stamps, stencils and gorgeous little jars of shimmery mica powders for us to buy, share, use and enjoy! Visit the shop Pink Ink Designs shelf to see it all and bookmark it to watch for new arrivals :)
Looking to see what has just been added to our shelves? ... Sometimes items won't be in the "What's New!" collection because they're not new, just new to us! Want to see what I found? Click here to see everything that has arrived inStore recently. ^_*
Remember This ... there are no mistakes in art so simply enjoy every creative moment as you splash paint and ink around!
Happy Arty Day!
:)
Jenny
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Glow in the Dark Embossing Powder ... Puffy "Dimensional Puff" Embossing Powder ... Neon Embossing Powder! How awesome! What's not to love?
I couldn't resist trying the glow in the dark the moment the box was opened - held up the jar to my light (fluro light) for a minute and then flicked off the light - it glowed beautifully. Just like the glow in the dark stickers, paints and crayons I've had over the years. Love it. Its an instant fave :) I imagine the Puffy will be just as fantastic :D Excited much? I love new treasures.
Will have a go using all these new wonders on the weekend. I've put them all in the "What's New" collection for you to find :)
Hope you're happy and well, finding at least 5 minutes each day for being creative, even if simply using a die cutting machine to cut and emboss dozens of flowers for another day's play. Dyan's news first though :)
Above photo - Dyan Reaveley in a screenshot from Facebook announcing the new Dylusions Diddy Stamps and Dyalog Stencils. I've shared the video to my FB page too. Doesn't she look happy and well :D
Dyan Arty News ... Brand new designs were released in the past few weeks - Ledger Journal, 6 Stencils (small and large), set of Paint Brushes (with Bubblegum Pink handles), 3 sets of Dyalog Stencils and 6 Diddy Stamps for planners, journals, calendars and diaries. Also perfect for cardmaking and scrapbooking too.
See all of Dyan's treasures on the Dylusions Shelf :)
I love Dyan's designs :) They create smiles while rummaging through the stash looking to see what to use (or looking for funny quotes or something silly) as well as while using to create art. We get an extra bonus smile afterwards too, if we show it to someone - even if they don't like what we make, they still smile and say it looks "interesting" or "different"! ha ha ha Who cares, it feels awesome to create and simply must be done every day, even if simply scribbling in a corner of the book to see if a pen works...! Its all good.
On Dyan's shelves of Dylusions, you'll find wonderfully thin black and white washi tape, wonderful tea time and character stamps, the bestest Hat ever (Mad Hatter would love it too), candy canes, cups and saucers, tea pots (ahem, coffee pots!), lollypops, borders, dolly heads, cakes and other most excellent illustrations for us to simply stamp and colour in, or add to journals, Dyalogs (planners), cards, mixed media, books and collage masterpieces! Fun for everyone every day :)
While we wait for more new arty treasures your current favourites and make something crafty!
I'm loving the beautiful Impresslit Gerbera designed by Kath Breen for Sizzix. Its about 2" in size and being a 3D design, the embossing is full of amazing detail. I cut mine out of Tim's watercolour paper after misting it first with a spritz of water. The water helps ensure the embossing isn't flattened when I pop them in parcels or attach to cards.
The above photo is the Sizzix Kath Breen 3D Impresslit Gerbera with examples I've cut out of the Tim Holtz Distress Watercolour Paper.
Tim Arty News ... Everything has now arrived - except the very handy sticky Tonic Studio Media Grip Mat which will be here late May or June.
The NEW! Tim Holtz and Sizzix ... Storage Binder, Tool Case, Envelopes for storing Embossing Folders, and Binder Adapter Strips have arrived! The Storage Binder and Tool Case look and feel fantastic :) The Binder is 3" wide to store quite a few sets. The Tool Case is fully lined and beautifully made.
Its awesome to see the Curio Clock in real life. Its made of thin strong metal and has a beautiful black matte finish. It has a removable back, open front and a lovely silver coloured frame around the front. Its a similar size to the original Tim Assemblage Clock (which is still available, sold separately) so they'll look fantastic together on a mantlepiece or bookcase. Or on your craft table waiting for their turn to be altered :)
Photo above is from TimHoltz.com showing the new jar of Collage Matte Gel Medium with Idea-ology Paper Dolls, Flashcards, a Distress Brush and beautiful colours of Distress Crayons.
The new Distress Mini Ink Pads (set 17) looks beautiful with the 4 newest colours together. Have you seen the new labels for the Distress mediums and textures? The new jars are much easier to read than the older labels, no need for a magnifying glass to read them anymore! Loving having all the info on the lid too :)
We still have some originally labelled jars on the shelf, less than a month old because I just restocked! lol :) The textures and mediums inside each jar are exactly the same plus I've given them all new labels for their lids, so you can see at a glance the finish and other details of each medium.
I also made some lid labels for the two Ranger 3D Transparent Texture Pastes too, both Gloss and Matte. Hopefully Ranger won't mind me doing this for you, but these new lid labels are fantastic!
The rebranded jars of textures and mediums will be dispatched after the original ones are sold out. The Mica Flakes and other new jars are ready for their new craft homes :)
With the Distress Collage Matte Medium, we now have 3 sizes in stock - larger 113ml jar, 59ml bottle with fine nozzle and the new 88ml jar. Same versatile glue and sealer in each :)
Tim and Ranger's new Distress colour, a beautiful peachy pink called "Saltwater Taffy", is proving to be one of the favourites as it seems to mix and match with any colour at all, even reds and greens. Looks amazing with Crackling Campfire and Villainous Potion!
New Strathmore ... Canvas Panels! Triple primed fine weave canvas on 3-4mm board, in 5 different sizes. Perfect for painting, mixed media, paint pouring, alcohol ink playing, sculpture, make artwork for walls or prop up on a window ledge, make a board book or junk journal, use to make covers for a journal. No rules, enjoy the journey of art!
Pink Ink Designs Arty Update - Speaking of arty goodness, Pink Ink Designs have delivered stamp designs featuring very cool koalas, kangaroos and warthogs! Plus last week they also released 3 more gorgeous new friends and little jars of shimmery watercolour paint/ink!
... I will try again to get them all online so you can actually see what we have on the shelf for this beautiful versatile collection of stamps. Watch the shop Pink Ink Designs shelf for updates :)
Update for Pink Ink Designs ... newest stamps are now online! Quite a few to go but we'll get there, one set at a time. Just realised the gorgeous fairy and mouse stamps from January are yet to go online! We have far more on the Pink Ink Designs shelf in our shop that we do on the website, therefore if you cannot find what you need, please ask! It is sure to be here :)
Click this link to see the Pink Ink Designs Collection!
Darkroom Door Arty Update ... Darkroom Door's awesome designs of stamps and stencils have been restocked, selling fast but being local its easy to get more so don't worry if your favourite runs out :) So many amazing designs to choose from there are!
Check out Darkroom Door's blog for amazing inspiration by their creative team. So clever the ideas they dream up. Today my faves are the scribbly round flowery set, background waves design, the fabulous Arty Pods and those Abstract Art Stamps! Love the abstract stamps :) I know, I say it all the time "I love...", can't be helped, love it all :D
Almost forgot the hands ... aren't they so totally adorable?
Its a pleasure to have people like you to share my love of art with too! Thank you :)
Have a wonderfully arty crafty Happy day!
:)
Jenny
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Happy Arty Earth Day! Writing this late friday night 22nd April 2022 (22.4.22, great number!) ... Everything from Tim, Idea-Ology and Sizzix are now in stock - Curio Clocks, Mini Barrels, Vignette Card Files, Thinlits, 3D Embossing Folders, Distress Texture Pastes and Mediums, Surfacez (paper with integrity of fabric) and more! Storage (May 2022), binder strip adaptors (next week) and Tim's new sticky handy Media Grip Mat (also in May) will here one day, won't take long. Read further for details about all our other newest arrivals ... Have a fabulous arty weekend.
Dyan Reaveley's Dylusions Stamps and Washi Tapes ... These are still "new" cos I'm still using them every weekend! lol :) Its such a fun awesome collection in the form of fun teapots, teacakes and teacups (aka Coffee cups with saucers! lol) and the versatile narrow washi tapes (black and white) are making fantastic dividers and borders with scraps plonked on the page, just because.
There are whispers in the wind that we'll have new Dylusions treasures soon. I love Dyan's designs :) They create smiles while rummaging through the stash looking to see what to use (or looking for funny quotes or something silly) as well as while using to create art. We get an extra bonus smile afterwards too, if we show it to someone - even if they don't like what we make, they still smile and say it looks "interesting" or "different"! ha ha ha Who cares, it feels awesome to create and simply must be done every day, even if simply scribbling in a corner of the book to see if a pen works...! Its all good.
On Dyan's shelves of Dylusions, we have fresh boxes of her versatile thin black and white washi tape, wonderful tea time and character stamps, the bestest Hat ever (Mad Hatter would love it too), candy canes, cups and saucers, tea pots (ahem, coffee pots!), lollypops, borders, dolly heads, cakes and other most excellent illustrations for us to simply stamp and colour in, or add to journals, Dyalogs (planners), cards, mixed media, books and collage masterpieces! Fun for everyone every day :)
Darkroom Door has amanzing new designs too ... stamp sets, backgrounds, abstract art, beautiful and crafty quotes, collage designs with matching stencils - so many original and versatile designs. Love the waves and the ink bottles and those collage stamps are simply awesome. Find them all here in the "What's New!" category or use the menu above (might look like 3 horizontal lines) to visit the Darkroom Door collection. Awesome fab designs that go well with everything else! Love it when my faves play nicely together!
Distress Crayon - Bundled Sage ... Did you know that the beautiful light Earthy green, Bundled Sage, was not included in any of the Distress Crayon sets? Thankfully I have sourced a big boxful, so now we have the whole complete range of Tim Holtz Distress Crayons and great range of storage tins in stock :)
Distress Tim News! - Newly designed jars and new formulas! Awesome! I've only just received a huge batch of Distress mediums and textures, however I felt I simply must have the freshly labelled jars to match the 2 new mediums/textures which will be here next week! I know you know what I mean :D Therefore its all marked down to make room ... and I've made some labels for their lids. What a great idea that is to have the usage and finish on the label (thanks Tim and Ranger team)... I was on a roll and made some for the lids of Ranger's Transparent texture pastes too. I'm here to help if you'd like a sheet of stickers for jars of Distress you've got at home. The Mica Flakes we have are the fresh variety of gorgeous clear cleaned mica.
All the NEW! Archival Mini Ink Pads and 12 matching Reinkers, 6 new gorgeous colours of Embossing Glaze and the beautiful new Distress treasures in Saltwater Taffy are here!
Tim's Sizzix Thinlits and 3D Embossing Folders from Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 are all in stock including the gorgeous Brushstroke Flowers and Butterflies, Abstract Faces and Silhouette Birds! Wait til you see them in real life. Tim and Sizzix are very clever :)
The next release of designs, called Chapter 2, arrived just after Easter. Amazing Tim designs plus a few extra essentials like box frame Thinlits, jigsaw puzzle piece template and Sizzix Surfacez. There's always something exciting in our crafty world to use to make more art which in turn, helps us feel good :)
Idea-Ology Brand New Release - 14 April ... Everything that has arrived looks amazing. The Transparent Things and metal Flourish Adornments are gorgeous! The Snapshots are amazing, look just like old family photographs saved from many many moons ago. I'm so grateful everything has arrived so quickly. - find them all Here in the Idea-Ology Shelf as well as in 'What's New!
Landing in right after Easter are the Trim Tapes, Vignette Card Files (little wooden box), Mini Barrels and Curio Clocks. Watch their spaces in the PreOrder shelf or buy now, whichever you wish. Thanks for waiting with me :) Happy Arty Day!
Tim Holtz Foundry Wax ... while this looks amazing, we're not getting it in due to all the logistics required to store and transport highly flammable dangerous goods. Would be great to see how it compares to other metallic mediums like Finnabair Waxes, paints, alcohol inks, embossing and gilding with metal leaf or flakes - I loved watching it melt in the video changing from wax to metallic shine. Knowing Tim, his will be more amazing in real life! Last I heard, Paper Flourish in SA are waiting on a delivery, it might still be a while but if you're keen it will be worth the wait :)
Click HERE to see and buy all the Distress essentials
Looking to see what has just been added to our shelves? ... We often buy in arty treasures that aren't brand new designs, but discover they work well with all our other favourites. Sometimes I find older treasures by Tim too, so simply must have them! These won't be in the "What's New!" collection because they're not new, just new to us! Want to see what I found? Click here to see everything that has arrived inStore recently. ^_*
I'm have a couple of days with family (and crafting) before next week's huge delivery of treasures land... Sizzix chapter 2, Idea-ology, Distress, restocks of faves and more! Can't wait to get my hands on those Curio Clock frames :)
Have you amazing arty adventures planned for this Easter weekend? Wishing you a wonderful weekend of art, happyness, peace, good health, chocolate, laughs, love, rainbows after rain, and more art!
Happy Easter!
:)
Jenny
Use the Curio Clock frame to make your own Hobbit hole or vintage bookroom with working lantern, or use the Vignette Card File to make a fantastic little sewing caddy, perfect for embroiderers, quilters and fishermen.
Everything is all online for you to buy, love, collect, use and share. Curio Clock frames and Mini Barrels should be here by mid April too :)
Feel free to buy online, send your Wishlists by email or message - a simple one that says "one of everything", screenshots, photos or a list of faves. I'll send you an invoice for you to check and will be sure to save them so you don't miss out.
All the examples are on the Tim Holtz website - https://timholtz.com/2022-idea-ology-collection - with Tim's video and amazing creations by his clever team of artists.
Sing out if you have questions or need a hand anytime! Thanks so much for waiting with me for Tim's awesome treasures :)
Stay safe and have a wonderful arty crafty Happy week!
:)
Jenny
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Darkroom Door is On The Way! ... with new stamp sets, backgrounds, abstract art, beautiful and crafty quotes, collage designs with matching stencils - so many original and versatile designs. Love the waves and the ink bottles and those collage stamps are simply awesome. Can't wait :D Arriving next week! Squeeee! Some are online now, the rest will be there later (I've run out of today). Talk soon!
Edit ... 25th Feb - Woo hoo! So totally awesome. Most of Tim's Sizzix designs have landed, only the delayed bunnies to go. His gorgeous new colours of Embossing Glaze are here and so are the 3 sets of wonderful mini Archival Ink Pads. All the new designs from Darkroom Door, Dyan Reaveley and Dina Wakley are here, even those still saying PreOrder (and Dina's stencils and paints) ... I ran out of today, again! Other treasures arrived this week too. Packing all the PreOrdered orders as fast as I can 🤩 Its all go in the arty crafty world. Only 2 more sleeps to go till Tim's big announcement... Thank you so much for waiting with Art by Jenny!
Here's some examples by Darkroom Door's clever team of creators - Belinda Spencer, Connie Mercer and Autumn Clark :)
New Dina Wakley MEdia! ... lots went online today. Beautiful tissue papers have been updated, the stamps are perfect for art therapy and creating mindful art - or simply creating art because its good for you and having such positive affirmations about ourselves and life is important. Only the stencils and paint to get online now, and a few other bits and pieces that happen when buying the rest of a brand...!
Dyan Reaveley's Dylusions first 4 sets of Tea Time Stamps are here ... Its party time at Art by Jenny with awesome tea cakes, hats, sweets, cups and saucers! Mix and match them with all your other faves and every fun arty moment!
Dylusions Stamps and Washi Tape - 2nd PreOrder Update ... Landing any day now... More awesome arty goodness in the form of more wonderful stamp designs (tea pots and lots more) and 2 boxes of fabulously versatile narrow washi tape (black and white) by Dyan Reaveley! Arriving inStore in 1 week's time too. Buy now or watch their spaces, whichever you wish! Don't forget the purple hearts are for saving wishlists :) Thanks for waiting with me! :D Jenny
Distress Crayon - Bundled Sage ... Did you know that the beautiful light Earthy green, Bundled Sage, was not included in any of the Distress Crayon sets? I only recently found out and have sourced a big boxful. So now we have the whole complete range of Tim Holtz Distress Crayons in stock :)
Excitable Distress News! New Archival Mini Ink Pads and Embossing Glazes will be here in 1-2 weeks, late Feb :)
Another beautiful colour of Distress is being announced 26th - 27th Feb 2022 ... arriving inStore early to mid March. Buy in advance or watch their spaces! Click HERE to see and buy all the Distress Inks and other essentials
An easier way to shop Distress, use the "choose any 1 colour" items to buy your favourites :)
Add a comment with your order or send me a message for all your colour choices. Copy and paste the colours from the lists in each description (saves heaps of typing). I find chatting is a much faster and easier way to pick colours, instead of muddling through long drop down menus or searching a website for each one. I am always here to help :)
Tim Holtz Sizzix Chapter One 2022 ... 16 Feb 2022 - arrival is happening, all being well most will be here early March. They're all labelled with "PreOrder March" while a few still delayed are labelled "watch this space". At least you can see what awesomeness is on the way. I'm here to help you have questions. Thanks for waiting with me!
Still to add to the Online Shop ...
... this to-do list is slowly but surely getting online, but if you're itching to buy them contact me so I can help you :)
- Pink Ink Designs ... these ladies are always busy drawing and creating stamps, moulds and stencils - check out this amazing range here!
- Dina Wakley MEdia - more is landing this week as Dina released more versatile, mindful designs of stamps, collage paper and stencils. They'll be online shortly! Here's Dina's shelf of unique abstract art supplies :) All the colours of Acrylic Paint Gloss Sprays are in stock too!
- Stamperia Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass shelf had an update (8 Feb 2022) with more essentials added - including a beautiful 2022 calendar! Use it one year, cut it up the next :) Stamperia have created a fantastic gathering of papercraft goodness that not only looks wonderful, it encourages creativity - especially Cheshire and Tweedles! Everything is stunning, but they don't have that "i'm too beautiful to use" thing about them. Unless that's just me because I bought 2 of everything! lol ;) I've always been a huge fan of Lewis Carroll's books. This is a collection for all ages, excuses and abilities :) Be curious and click this link to see what you might find! Just like Alice in her adventures, this collection of treasures will grow and shrink ^_*
For all the latest information and updates, click here to read the latest announcements and news at the shop's blog, visit Facebook or Instagram, or send a message to request that something special.
Looking for the PreOrder category? Here it is - click this link to see what is available to buy in advance and check their delivery dates.
Looking to see what has just been added to our shelves? ... We often buy in arty treasures that aren't brand new designs, but discover they work well with all our other favourites. Sometimes I find older treasures by Tim too, so simply must have them! These won't be in the "What's New!" collection because they're not new, just new to us! Want to see what I found? Click here to see everything that has arrived inStore recently. ^_*
Use the drop down menu to filter through the themes and types. Sometimes ideas spring up when you least expect it.
Don't forget ... there are no mistakes in art so simply enjoy every creative moment as you splash paint and ink around!
Need your order giftwrapped? ... Any excuse to wrap a parcel in pretty paper and ribbon. Choose from Just Because, Easter, Birthdays, UnBirthdays, Easter, Christmas or Valentine's or whatever theme you wish. Simply let me know with your order. We have giftcards too!
Looking for something and can't find it? Sing out anytime, I love to help :)
]]>Dyan Reaveley's Dylusions Tea Time Stamps have arrived ... Its party time at Art by Jenny with the arrival of the first 4 awesome new stamp sets from Dyan!
So many fun designs featuring tea cups, cupcakes, candy canes, a very debonair hat the Hatter would love, bottle of tea (or drink me potion, colourful concoction, coffee, hot chocolate, cocktail, whatever you can dream up!) and gorgeous hat and cupcake with 'eat me' pinned into the speckly icing. And much more!
These fresh designs from Dyan are perfect for cardmaking, journaling, making a canvas for the wall, scrapbooking, tags and all other kinds of stamping and colouring adventures. Mix and match all your Dylusions stamp and stencil designs together for even more possibilities! Have fun :)
But wait! There is more arty goodness by Dyan on the way, with the next 4 amazing new stamp sets and 2 boxes of Washi Tapes to arrive in 2 week's time (late Feb). Buy now or watch their spaces, whichever you wish! Don't forget the purple hearts are for saving wishlists :) We are just so lucky to have Dyan designing for us, she always makes awesome fun designs perfect for every day!
So excited ... Picture Kermit the Frog with his arms flailing about in excitement, that's me! Not that I get overexcited often :) Speaking of me, I'm getting new Darkroom Door stamps soon... another week to go until we see what they look like, but I bet they're awesome! Watch this space too :)
Distress Crayon - Bundled Sage ... Did you know that the beautiful light Earthy green, Bundled Sage, was not included in any of the Distress Crayon sets? I only recently found out and have sourced a big boxful. So now we have the whole complete range of Tim Holtz Distress Crayons in stock :)
Tim Holtz Sizzix Chapter One 2022 ... Tim, Mario and their team have done it again! Amazing designs and incredible makes, all inspirational and could easily be used all year round. All 12 new designs are online to see and save, they will be available to PreOrder (buy in advance) after I have a definite delivery date (which I should know soon, there seems to be a delay).
Tim's Demo and Showcases ... Tim Holtz is giving us many more Saturday night (Sunday morning) demos and product announcements from now on until April ... the other day we watched an inspirational few hours of techniques and makes, all with the theme of love (Valentine's is around the corner).
Before that was the announcement of the new colours in the Alcohol ink range and just recently, the amazing showcase of masterpieces using the new Sizzix Thinlits and 3D Embossing Folders. Watch all Tim's announcements in YouTube via his blog ... www.timholtz.com :) Enjoy!
And in other exciting news, especially if you don't have them yet or need some more ... the Limited Edition Tim Holtz Pearl Distress Crayons (shimmery Mica infused watersoluble crayons) that were released for Halloween and Christmas last year are Back In Stock! So lucky we are :)
Ranger must have decided to make more after all, because last year they had sold out everywhere and I couldn't get any more, then I saw we could get them again, so I did :) The colours are beautiful and blend really well with, over and under other Distress Crayons, with gel printing plates, stamping, mixed media, making fabulous backgrounds and also using with our other Distress treasures.
Pink Ink Designs ... these two ladies from the UK are always busy drawing and creating beautiful stamps, moulds and stencils - check out this amazing range here! Quite a few designs are still not online (due to me being a snail) so if you're looking for something, ask me, because its sure to be on my desk!
Dina Wakley MEdia ... more is landing this week as Dina released wonderful versatile, mindful designs of stamps, collage paper and stencils. They'll be online shortly! Here's Dina's shelf of unique abstract art supplies :) All the colours of Acrylic Paint Gloss Sprays are in stock plus I've made space in my little shop for Dina's paint to have a shelf or three - with the latest announcement of 6 gorgeous new acrylic paint colours, how could I not? New collage papers are on the way too. Dina's collection has certainly grown! I might need to get higher shelves to fit everything we all need into my shop and a big ladder (cos I'm short! lol).
Stamperia - Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass shelf had an update (8 Feb 2022) with more essentials added - including a fantastic interactive PopUp Cardmaking Kit and a beautiful 2022 Calendar! Use it one year, cut it up the next - or save it for inspiration and cut up the 12x12 papers :)
Stamperia have created a fantastic gathering of papercraft goodness that not only looks wonderful, it encourages creativity - especially Cheshire and Tweedles! Everything is stunning, but they don't have that "i'm too beautiful to use" thing about them. Unless that's just me because I bought 2 of everything! lol ;) I've always been a huge fan of Lewis Carroll's books. This is a collection for all ages, excuses and abilities :) Be curious and click this link to see what you might find! Just like Alice in her adventures, this collection of treasures will grow and shrink ^_*
Looking for the PreOrder category? Here it is - click this link to see what is available to buy in advance and check their delivery dates.
Looking to see what has just been added to our shelves? ... We often buy in arty treasures that aren't brand new designs, but discover they work well with all our other favourites. Sometimes I find older treasures by Tim too, so simply must have them! These won't be in the "What's New!" collection because they're not new, just new to us! Want to see what I found? Click here to see everything that has arrived inStore recently. ^_*
Use the drop down menu to filter through the themes and types. Sometimes ideas spring up when you least expect it.
Don't forget ... there are no mistakes in art so simply enjoy every creative moment as you splash paint and ink around!
Thanks for being part of my arty crafty world! Its awesome having you here :)
Happy Creative Day!
:)
Jenny
Its party time at Art by Jenny with 4 brand new beautifully drawn stamp designs illustrated by Dyan Reaveley for her Dylusions range. Released in January and have arrived inStore already, Feburary 2022 (so grateful for how fast they travelled). Add to your wishlist, share with your friends, buy now, or save for later - whichever you wish!
Create birthday cards, send invitations to tea parties, journal your teddy bear's picnic, add magnificent muffins (aka cupcakes with giant swishes of fondant) and gorgeous hats everywhere you go!
This is definitely 4 sets of stamps everyone home should have in their craft room. Especially that hat, those heads, the borders, drink me bottle, candy canes, that lollypop, the cakes and shoes! What's not to love? Excited? Me? Nah! lol :D
The above examples are just a few of the journal pages and Dyalog insert books created by Dyan Reaveley using her own Dylusions supplies, all available here in Australia at Art by Jenny. I do love that hat and the candy canes! And the teacakes and that awesome lollypop! Can't wait for it all to arrive so I can send your's to you :)
Check out all the bold colourful and unique examples on Dyan's blog at http://dyan-reaveley.blogspot.com/2022/01/new-dylusions-stamp-samples.html
The perfect companions to these stamps are Darkroom Door's birthday stamps balloons, candles, cupcakes, sentiments and more! Use the drop down menu to check out all of the Darkroom Door Eclectic stamps too.
All of Darkroom Door stamps are always available, those out of stock are just hidden from view to make it easier to see what we have in stock. Ask us anytime if you can't find what you need :)
I wonder what Tim Holtz has up his sleeves? Its been a couple of months since we were introduced to the gorgeous dark purple Distress colour that is Villainous Potion. Have you used it yet? It goes so beautifully with Dusky Concord and Cracked Pistacho :) Sometimes I am so busy crafting I forget to take photos!
Did you know that the gorgeous Mica Pearl Crayon sets that Tim and Ranger released for Halloween and Christmas in 2021 are back? They're being delivered inStore late January. I'm guessing that Ranger made more due to popular demand.
I've used them to make a birthday card for a friend using Dina Wakley's Chipboard pieces, Tim's Collage Tissue and a few extra pieces and scraps from my stash. Distress Crayons are different to Caran D'Ache Neocolor II Crayons (which for me, are more like sticks of watercolour paint). Distress Crayons glide along smoothly then require pressure to blend. With a mist of water, they blend even more. Takes a little bit of practice but as everything arty, that's fun too.
Thanks for reading my arty crafty update! Dina Wakley is about to share her newest designs too! So exciting :)
Wishing you many wonderful arty Happy days throughout 2022. I hope this year delivers to you, good health, time for creating art, love and laughter, a 'time go slower' machine, and more art. Lots and lots of Art!
Stay safe, be crafty and have a Happy creative day!
:)
Jenny
With this arty update is a mini tutorial for how to create a Christmas cat tangled in joy (aka sparkly colourful lights) with a Tim Holtz Snarky Cat Christmas Stamp. Snarky loves to hang out on cards, art journaling, scrapbooking pages or wallart.
]]>Thank you for visiting my Art by Jenny online shop! I hope you're keeping safe and well, finding more time for being creative and enjoying using your wonderful arty treasures. Art is good for us, so make time every day, especially during December. Spend at least 10 minutes colouring, tangling (doodling with style), painting or sculpting clay to help calm the mind after being out in the rat race. Create with whatever makes you smile!
I'm having holidays from Wed 22nd Dec until Tuesday 11th Jan (back to work on the Tuesday 11th) but if you need something posted during this time, simply let me know by phone or text 0428898120 as emails won't be checked every day.
Until the 22nd Dec, orders will be with Australia Post within 1-2 days of ordering (see FAQ page for details) unless its a PreOrder or weekend.
Delayed Tim treasures are on the way ... most of them anyway! The ones we're still waiting for are the Tim Holtz Moon Masks and the Idea-Ology Christmas Backdrops, Paper Dolls, Ephemera (not happening), Worn Wallpaper Scraps, Trees, Feative Tins and Remnant Rubs. They arrived 23rd Dec and we have a few left of some! Sadly, we couldn't get our whole order due to shipping incidents and issues but thankfully we received most of all the treasures. There's always next year!
Also, whichever day these delayed treasures arrive inStore, they will be posted straight away, I won't make you wait until the 11th before I post them :)
After Christmas, I'm going on holidays to somewhere really exotic and colourful - yep, you've guessed it. I'm going to my art studio! ha ha ha :) An island retreat at home! It will be such a long flight, I'll def need to relax after I arrive with a strong hot cuppa and fresh box of paints :) A few days with family and friends is on the cards as well. Will be an awesome holiday!
I've written a little ditty that is sure to make you smile or roll your eyes! Here it goes ... sing it to the traditional tune of Joyful Joyful.
Joyful Joyful arty treasures,
stamping cutting making.
Colours bright textures bold,
what are You creating?
Have a go playing with blending inks to make a watercolour style background with your favourite characters. I've used Snarky wrapped in a scarf ... from the Tim Holtz Snarky Christmas set, ideal for a card or journal page.
I started with a blank card and stamped Snarky wearing the scarf (Tim Holtz Christmas Snarky Cat stamp set) upside down in the centre using Jet Black Ranger Archival Ink.
Using a wet paintbrush or filled waterbrush, paint with water around the cat, then while it is still wet, apply Distress Spray Inks using a paintbrush in Twisted Citron and Mowed Lawn to the wet area allowing the colours to blend together, creating an organic look. Let dry and then splatter drops of water to make faded spots. Heat dry for best effects so it dries before the water spots wick out.
Using Distress ink pad in dark greens, Peeled Paint and Forest Moss, stamp the leaves across the top to look like hanging branches of a very large tree. Dry completely.
Using an Embossing Ink Pad, stamp out Tim's Retro Flakes snowflakes around the sides and base of the card. While damp, scatter a white, clear or clear sparkly Embossing Powder over them. Shake off the excess and heat gently to melt the powder. This step can also be done before the green background.
Colour your Snarky Cat with pencils, markers, crayons or inks... then add spots of Ranger Stickles Glitter Glue for tree lights. I used watercolour pencils :)
To give the impression that Snarky's scarf is more like tinsel, why not glue on tiny tinsel ribbon, mica flakes, glitter, or draw lines with glitter glue. I've used part of Snarky's scarf for the tangle too, but you could draw a scribbly line and add more lights along it. Now Snarky's tangled in glittery lights!
Add anything else you feel Snarky would like, fishbones, mice or balls of wool ... or maybe leave those for another day. Have fun!
Thank you for visiting, shopping, all the support, inspiration, belly laughs, and fantastic chats throughout 2021. Its been amazing!
Wishing you a wonderful relaxing and (arty) Happy day, and hope that 2022 brings you good health, love and laughter, a 'time go slower' machine, and art. Lots and lots of Art!
Stay safe, be crafty and have a Happy creative Summer!
:)
Jenny