Art and Craft News

What's been happening at Art by Jenny?

Art by Marlene 5.0 treasures have started to arrive with beautifully printed rice paper collage sheets (perfect for journals, scrapbooking and cardmaking), fabulous stencils and a very pretty pencil case - long enough for paintbrushes, rulers and even phones! Check out the "What's New!" collection for details.

Heaps has happened this month! I've written a new tutorial for creating a fun colourful artwork featuring a wobbly teapot at my craft blog, uploaded new treasures to the shop and tidied up my studio :) I finished "8 Maids a Milking" art journal page too! Only 4 to go in this swap. There's a quick how to below in the arty news' Creative Corner.

Arty Treasure Updates... The Dylusions 2oz bottles of paint, new stamps, stencils, collage sheets, postcards, Bigger Back Chat stickers and adhesive canvas will be here soon! edit : all arriving this week!

Darkroom Door stamps have arrived and their amazing stencils will be here in a week or so :) I'll get the stencils online this week.

Tim's first series of fun stamps and stencils are here ... well, they were! Snarky Cats, Tiny Text and Field Notes is sold out again! More arriving shortly :) All are available as PreOrder again so you won't miss out!

The second series is here and is so beautiful, a new favourite! That doesn't help does it? I love it all :) lol. All the stencils are gorgeous! Series 3 will be leaving the USA early March, so all being well they'll arrive as planned 2-3 weeks later.

The awesome new collection of Idea-Ology Findings, Ephemera die cuts, embellishments and more treasures should be travelling in a few weeks too :) 

Tim's groovy new Deckle Trimmer is planned for a June or July release :) My 35+ year old deckle scissors are so blunt, it'll be great to have something to replace them!

Sizzix's next chapter of Tim's designs is due in April, maybe May... more adorable animals to inspire us all to get crafty every day!

Click here for all the latest arrivals!
See what's available for PreOrder here!

So, all I've got left to get online :
- Everything by Tim Holtz Distress (Glazes and all the amazing newly labels mixed media supplies), Idea-Ology treasures, new sizes of Yupo, gorgeous Collage Papers, Abandoned 8x8 Paper Pad (yay!), embossing supplies ... just a "few" more things to do! lol :) Still plenty of time!
- Darkroom Door's new fabulously arty stencils.
- Finnabair (Prima Marketing) new stencils and mechanicals (embellishments and mixed media 3d elements), delayed arrival but will get here eventually. 
- Studio Light's 'Art by Marlene 5.0' die cut packs, stencils, rice paper prints (they're beautiful) and more.
- Ranger's new Stickles Gels (and other cool supplies)
- Pink Ink Designs Stamps... some are finally on their way so they'll be online this week : so many are still unavailable but there's no rush is there? 
- Dina Wakley's gorgeous new Acrylic Gloss Sprays too, all colours. I'll create a bundled pack as well, we all need all the colours!
- and a few other new favourites!

Just Because ... Dylusions Acrylic Paint in 2oz Jars of beautiful colours are still available at the discounted price while we can still get restocks. Buy 10 or more colours to save! Once these gorgeous jars of paint are gone, they're gone so if you love working with jars like I do, grab them while you can! Limited quantities and colours available. Plus FREE delivery for all orders $50+ Australia wide! Click here to visit the shop and save!

While waiting ... Enjoy creating art with what you have or tidy your shelves to make room for more treasures! Open up those packs of Idea-Ology treasures and attach them to journal pages, canvas  art or just enjoy sorting them into storage that shows off their awesomeness.

The above photo is of my art studio bookcase. My stamps from Tim are on the left, Dyan's on the right with Idea-ology foam stamps inbetween. Under this shelf are my Idea-Ology treasures in little candle holders, jam jars and a set of Kaisercraft mdf drawers I made a few moons ago :)

Creative Corner

This teapot is from my latest art journal for the Australian Art Journal Swap of 2019. I used Darkroom Door stamps (Time for Tea), Tim Holtz's Idea-Ology Paper Dolls and Botanical Layers, my fave stencils and other arty treasures. Behind the teapot is an Action Wobble, a self-adhesive ready to use spring. The teabags are handrawn with string attached through a slot in the lid. The pretty flowers pouring out of the spout are Tim's beautiful paper flowers, Idea-Ology Bouquet.

Click this link to visit my blog for more images and see how the rest of the page was created. I hope it inspires you to have a go with fun arty crafty techniques (old and new). Why not gather your favourite layerable pieces, a kettle or teapot and make some art!

My 12 Days of Christmas, 8 Maids a Milking scene shown above, was created on plain paper. I used Distress Inks (Shabby Shutters, Iced Spruce, Peeled Paint and Festive Berries) with an ink blending tool to blend layers of colour through stencils (Tim's Pines, Feather, Poinsettia, Code) for the background.

The tree and swing is an old stamp from Stampendous, stamped then coloured over with pencils. The milkmaids were drawn (a few times!) first onto paper, then traced onto Tim Holtz Paper Stash "Wallpaper Vellum" in a black felt tipped pen. I've trimmed the paper in a curve to represent a hillside. The cow faces are printouts of my Georgiegirl the Cow avatar I drew a couple of moons ago when I joined Redbubble. I didn't take any behind the scenes for this page but you'll be fine, just have a go and enjoy being creative!

To keep up to date with behind the scenes, latest product news and fabulous finds, visit the shop's blog at www.shop.artbyjenny.com.au/blogs/art-and-craft-news (you are here!), the Facebook Page at ArtbyJenny.GGofRB or Instagram at @art.by.jenny.

Sing out if you have questions or need a hand. Thanks for visiting, spending time with Art by Jenny.

Have a Happy Creative Day!
:)
Jenny

New Arty Treasure Update! ... throughout January, all of our favourite designers (and brands) are announcing and showcasing their fantastic new designs, products and ideas. Its so inspirational and exciting seeing it all.

Jan 31 Update ... Deliveries have started with Sizzix die cutting templates (I found an embroidery hoop die while gazing at everything else, so being an embroidery lover, how could I leave it there?), Darkroom Door stamps and Tim Holtz stamps and stencils.

Click here for all the latest arrivals!
See what's available for PreOrder here

So far, I've ordered quite alot for you all to see :
- Everything by Tim Holtz (Distress Glazes, stamps (the groovy Snarky Cats are almost here!), beautiful and versatile stencils, Idea-Ology treasures, new sizes of Yupo, Collage Papers, Abandoned 8x8 Paper Pad (yay!) and so much more ... everything except the storage drawers but they're available upon request).
- Dyan Reaveley's Dylusions amazing new stamps, stencils and gorgeous new paint colours (now available in 1oz bottles) plus collage sheets and stickers. Lots of colourful arty goodness for daily creativity.
- Darkroom Door's awesome new stamp designs have arrived (I love those quotes and the beautiful Splattered Frame Stamp) while their stencils aren't far behind.
- Gansai Tambi by Kuretake have released a 48 colour set with their beautiful watercolour paints (just arrived, only got 1 so far to check the size and weight, but more are on order).
- Finnabair paints are slowly getting restocked and Anna's new stencils and mechanicals (embellishments and mixed media 3d elements) will be here soon.
- Studio Light's 'Art by Marlene 5.0' collection has been announced and its full of bright colours and eccentric designs! What's your fave?
- Plus lots more... including Ranger's new Stickles Gels (and other cool supplies) and Pink Ink Designs (clear stamps in gorgeous imagery).

Jane Davenport has so many beautiful treasures... some have taken a while because of space and budget constraints (mine, not Jane's). But Jane's own Aussie shop has everything she's designed anyway, most at discounted prices so you'll save heaps when buying direct and can get your books signed while you're there :)
I'm still selling Jane's treasures, but on a smaller scale... On their way to my own Aussie shop are the set of black lettering pens, black and white paint pens, restocks of the Gelli Plate set and a few other essentials.

Still waiting for Derwent's full range of Lightfast pencils to be available in Australia... its sad, but I just love to have whole sets! lol :) So I'm waiting (patiently) but the moment all 100 colours are ready, I'll be on it like bees to pollen!

Fresh Arrivals are ...
- While waiting for all those new treasures, why not have a wander through all that is already here? Sometimes inspiration and ideas spring up when you least expect it.
- Don't forget ... there are no mistakes in art so simply enjoy creating and watching inky paint dry!
- Have you see the Mica Flakes yet? They are sooooooo beautiful. Want a sample? Ask for some when you next order. You know I love to share :)

Extra Extra! ... Dylusions Acrylic Paint in 2oz Jars of 30 beautiful colours are on special until 31st Jan 2020 or until sold out, whichever is soonest. Buy the packs of 3, 10 or more colours to save! Once these gorgeous jars of paint are gone, they're gone... grab them while you can! Limited quantities and colours available. Plus FREE delivery for all orders $50+ Australia wide! Click here to visit the shop and save!

Creative Corner ... The new Galah's Christmas Party tutorial is now published at my blog 'A Life Less Ordinary'. Within this latest tutorial are how to use Tim's Idea-Ology Date Dials, altering paper fringe and using Finnabair Plaster Paste. I hope it inspires you to have a go with fun arty crafty techniques (old and new). If there's a particular technique you're searching for, let me know so I can find it for you as the gallery is organised by project not technique. I can always recreate a step-by-step for any technique for you.
Click here to check out the Galahs' Party and other FREE mixed media tutorials. Have fun!

FREE Colour Charts ... With all the new colours being announced, its good to have charts at the ready. Have a play with your colours as you organise your art and craft supplies using fun personalised charts! Create instant reminders of colours you have, keep notes of customised combos, tones and hues, save real life samples of all inks, paints, pencils and more. Perfect for all arts and crafts supplies including all your favourite pencils, paints, inks, any mediums at all. Free for personal use only :) Hope they're helpful. Click here for the FREE Colour Charts.

While waiting for your paint to dry, go have a wander through a few other collections... I find window shopping inspiring for dreaming up ideas for my next project... besides, I just love to look at all the beautiful colours :) Here are a few quick links to show the way...
- Click here for the Latest Arrivals ... brand new arrivals of fresh colours and beautiful designs to use in art, make into gifts or add to your collection.
- Click here for all the Tim Holtz Treasures ... stamps, stencils, mediums, papers, all kinds of creativity!
- Click here for Dylusions by Dyan Reaveley collections ... vibrant colours, bold designs, perfect for every day!
- Click this link for all Darkroom Door designs ... stamps and stencils for cardmaking, journaling and scrapbooking, or simply for making your own pictures to colour in :)
- Click here for the crafty Christmas corner ... why not make those cards early this year? Lets get organised for next Christmas with festive treasures that are perfect for making, giving, collecting and journaling. Saves the rush in November and gives paint plenty of time to dry!

To keep up to date with behind the scenes, latest product news and fabulous finds, visit the shop's blog at www.shop.artbyjenny.com.au/blogs/art-and-craft-news, Facebook at ArtbyJenny.GGofRB or Instagram at @art.by.jenny.

Sing out if you have questions or need a hand. Thanks for visiting, spending time with Art by Jenny.
Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderfully creative, healthy and Happy 2020. Stay safe and keep cool, always hopeful for rain!

Have a Happy Creative Day!
:)
Jenny

Christmas and New Year Deliveries

From Monday 23rd December 2019 to Sunday 5th January 2020, packing and sending orders will be slowed down to a snail's pace as we celebrate and enjoy some time off.

The shop will be open 24/7 as usual with deliveries being sent on Mondays (plus other days if required). You can still contact me during this time too, choose from email (reply to any of mine or click here), eBay message, text message on 0428898120, or write to the Art by Jenny Facebook Page. I may just be a bit slower in responding!

Creativation 2020

Little Reminder : Creativation in Arizona, USA starts Jan 16th ... http://www.creativationshow.org - All our faves will be there! Can't wait to see what new designs Tim, Dyan and Rachel have planned.

Also, while I was wandering around the virtual shelves of my wholesaler, I found a gorgeous new series of stamps (yes, more stamps! lol) - Pink Ink Designs! Flying goblens, dragons, turtles, seahorses and so much more... can't wait for my order to arrive so I can show you!

Arty Crafty Creative Plans!

With all this extra new found spare time, I'll be finishing the September Gelli Arts gelli printing challenge, making art, painting, colouring, and at some point, starting and finishing a crochet something. Maybe a scarf or blanket or bag or head warmer - the only thing I've decided is that it'll be green! lol :) I do love green!

I'll also be planning a long list of weekly prompts and challenges to keep us inspired to make time for creativity all year long. A whole year of art! How awesome!

I hope you'll join me with the challenges and prompts, even if you don't post your artwork online. Its important to look after yourself and regular art challenges help by encouraging time out to be a priority, to make time for creativity. The themes help find lost mojo, spark the imagination and inspire new ideas. The creativity really does help heal and soothe, its just so beneficial to life. Its so relaxing to watch paint move and come to life on the paper! I could do it all day :)

Galah's Christmas Party

Happiness is a gathering of Aussie Galahs having a Christmas party, wearing dress-ups made from the Tim Holtz Merry Misfits Stamp Set.

Full details are here on my blog ... https://artbyjennydesign.blogspot.com/2019/12/galahs-christmas-party.html

Under their playground of Idea-Ology embellishments and trimmings is a holly forest grown with layers of plaster, paint and collage paper.
This fun Christmas artwork was created over a few days as ink needed to dry and the galahs couldn't decide where they wanted to perch, or even who was going to dress up as Santa and Rudolph.
Finally they decided to sit still, but I made their masks and hats repositionable anyway, so everyone can have a turn!

I do love Tim's Bird Crazy feathered friends. They always make me smile!

I've finally used my Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Date Dials and Pocket Watch Frames, making them into perpetual calendars. For now, the larger one is set to 25th of the 12th. The smaller one has a tiny dreamcatcher inside.

What have you made with your Idea-Ology Treasures?

Arty Treasure Update!

The latest arrivals to my shop have been restocks of our favourites (paints, inks, papers, stencils, stamps and more) with only a few newbies. With over 1000 treasures to choose from, there's still plenty to capture your imagination and to use for being arty and crafty every day! Christmas is here and this added pressure while living in the fast paced world of instant, makes it even more important for you (anyone) to take time out to be creative. Just 10 minutes a day will help let the mind recuperate and calm down again. Art is best but spending time drawing in the sand, gardening or building with Lego is creative too... listen to your heart and enjoy your time out. Don't forget to breathe now and then too! Something that is easily overlooked when stressed out in the fast lane! 

Can't decide what you need? Buy a Giftcard for birthdays, Christmas and other special occasions ... or UnBirthdays (we each get 364 of those every year!
Tell your loved ones you wish for an Art by Jenny Gift Voucher (also called a giftcard). This close to Christmas, I recommend the digital version - a beautiful picture with a unique code with no use-by date. Plus with FREE delivery Australia wide, you're giving a gift with no extra surprises (eg, postage costs).

Creative Corner ... Be inspired to have a go with fun arty crafty techniques (old and new) at my blog 'A Life Less Ordinary'. Its long name is "Creating A Life Less Ordinary Through Art" but I often shorten it. On the blog, I regularly post new tutorials with easy to follow instructions, lists of treasures used, hints, tips, ideas and plenty of photos. I hope they make you smile! Click here to see the Mixed Media Gallery or click here to visit my Craft Blog. By the way, you can buy personalised kits for any of my tutorials and artwork shared on the blog. Ask anytime :)

FREE Colour Charts ... Have a play with your colours as you organise your art and craft supplies using fun personalised charts! Create instant reminders of colours you have, keep notes of customised combos, tones and hues, save real life samples of all inks, paints, pencils and more. Perfect for all arts and crafts supplies including Finnabair Paints, Winsor & Newton Watercolours, Brusho Crystal Colours and Sprinkle-ITs, Dina Wakley Scribble Sticks, Dylusions by Dyan Reaveley and Tim Holtz Distress collections, your favourite pencils, any mediums at all. Free for personal use only :) Hope they're helpful. Click here for the FREE Colour Charts.

While waiting for your paint to dry, why not have a wander through a few collections? I find window shopping inspiring for dreaming up ideas for my next project... besides, I just love to look at all the beautiful colours :) Here are a few quick links to show the way...
- Click here for the crafty Christmas corner ... festive treasures that are perfect for making, giving, collecting and journaling.
- Click here for all the Tim Holtz Treasures ... stamps, stencils, mediums, papers, all kinds of creativity!
- Click here for Dylusions by Dyan Reaveley collections ... vibrant colours, bold designs, perfect for every day!
- Click this link for all Darkroom Door designs ... stamps and stencils for cardmaking, journaling and scrapbooking, or simply for making your own pictures to colour in :)
- Click here for the Latest Arrivals ... brand new arrivals of fresh colours and beautiful designs to use in art, make into gifts or add to your collection.

To keep up to date with blog updates, latest product news and fabulous finds, visit the shop's blog (you are here!) at www.shop.artbyjenny.com.au/blogs/art-and-craft-news, Facebook at ArtbyJenny.GGofRB or Instagram at @art.by.jenny.

Sing out if you have questions or need a hand any time. Thanks so much for taking the time to visit Art by Jenny and read this arty update.

Wishing you and your loved ones a Wonderful and Joyful Christmas and a Happy Arty New Year!

New Arty Treasure Update! ... New delivery of essentials to life arrived this week and it was so awesome unpacking and welcoming it all to my shop! Fresh stocks of favourite necessities (paper, journals, stamps, stencils, paint, ink sprays, etc), beautiful embellishments, gorgeous colours and amazing designs!

click or tap here to check out all the beautiful new paper from Strathmore - Black Mixed Media Paper - and other new arrivals!

Left Handed Glass Media Mats - both Travel Sized and Large - have Arrived! ... Tim Holtz together with Tonic Studio have created amazing tools for everyone to use, whether you use your Left Hand or Right Hand to do all the crafting. New for Left Handed Artists are the Glass Media Mat (super durable and versatile craft mat), 7" Scissors and 5" Mini Snips. Plus Tonic Studio have made a smaller "mini-me" version of Tim's Glass Mat in both Lefty and Righty - perfect for travelling and taking to work, retreats and your craft meets! Now everyone can be creative, whatever hand you use! Find all of Tim's Tools here : www.shop.artbyjenny.com.au/collections/tools-and-accessories/tim-holtz-tools. What an awesome Christmas present they would be!

While waiting for your paint to dry, why not have a wander through a few collections? I find window shopping useful for dreaming up ideas for my next project plus I love to look at all the colours... Anyone else like the hardware store's paint swatch area? lol :)
Here are a few direct links to show the way...
- Click here for Creepy and Cute ... a Halloween themed treasure shop filled with stamps, stickers, ephemera (die cut shapes and paper pieces), stencils, embellishments and more!
- Click here for the Christmas corner ... festive treasures, perfect for making, giving and journaling
- All Treasures by the one and only, Tim Holtz
- Colourful and Bold designs from Dyan Reaveley
- All Darkroom Door stamps and stencils ... don't forget, if you need your stamp sets cut apart, let me know before I post them to you!
- Brand New InStore and Latest Arrivals

FREE Mixed Media Tutorials ... To help you discover ways to use your treasures or learn new (or old) techniques, my craft blog 'A Life Less Ordinary', also has FREE step-by-step tutorials with easy to follow instructions and large clear photos. Have fun!

Click here for the FREE tutorials

FREE Colour Charts ... Have a play with your paints, pencils and inks at the same time as getting organised using fun personalised charts! Colouring in swatches can be just as beneficial to our health as making a masterpiece... if its creative, its good for you to do.

Create instant reminders of colours you have, keep notes of customised combos, tones and hues, save real life samples of all inks, paints, pencils and more. Perfect for all arts and crafts supplies including Ranger's Dylusions by Dyan Reaveley and Tim Holtz Distress. Have fun colouring all the cats, puzzle pieces and splashes! Free to download for personal use :) Hope they're helpful.

Click here for the FREE Colour Charts

Always remember, that if its not in stock or you can't find it, ask me because more than likely, it can easily be reordered at anytime.

To see behind the scenes, latest product news and fabulous finds, visit the shop's blog (you are here) at www.shop.artbyjenny.com.au/blogs/art-and-craft-news, check out Facebook at ArtbyJenny.GGofRB or follow me on Instagram at @art.by.jenny.

Looking for anything? Can't find someting? Have a questions? Need help learning how to use your treasures? Sing out anytime :)

Wishing you a wonderfully arty crafty, Happy Day!
:)
Jenny