JennieBeanCrafts

TV Launch

2009-11-17T18:12:00.002Z

Thursday 19th November live at 12 noon sees the launch of my Jenigami CDs on Create & Craft TV (sky 671, freeview 36). These first two CDs each contain 10 3d foldable designs for printing and cutting by hand. For more information, check out www.jenigami.weebly.com

Another live show will also be on TV on Saturday 28th November.

PAPERTHREADS BLOG HOP

2009-10-03T10:30:00.001+01:00

Hey....... if you are looking for the Paperthreads Birthday BLOG HOP, jump on over to my NEW blog at www.jenniebeancrafts.weebly.com/blog.html

Have fun xox

Sliceform Snowglobes

2009-09-08T21:34:00.005+01:00

The one design, but with tons of options, here are just three, each has a mini sliceform hanging inside, eithr a snowflake, a wedding bell, or a teddy. The whole snowglobe fold perfectly flat for posting or storage. Electronic cutting file available from www.paperthreads.com, hand cutting file available from www.jenigami.weebly.com, or contact me direct jenniebeancrafts.weebly.com

Updated website - Jenigami

2009-09-08T21:32:00.002+01:00

Jenigami has recently been updated for people who prefer to cut by hand..... why not check it out....

www.jenigami.weebly.com

Sliceforms and Scrapbooking

2009-09-08T21:29:00.002+01:00

How to mix the two together......

Exploding stuff........

2009-09-08T21:25:00.003+01:00

Been having great fun making these....

Current SALES on Paperthreads

2009-09-08T21:18:00.004+01:00

Sliceform Swing Cards

2009-08-06T18:07:00.000+01:00

AUGUST SALES

2009-08-01T13:09:00.003+01:00

There is sooooooooo much going on throughout August 2009, check out these specials........

Wedding Sale on Paperthreads (e.g. 6 sliceforms for $10)

New Membership Club (10 templates for £5/$8.50)

Sliceform CDs for sale on Ebay (2 CDs, 80 templates, for £25)

Regular WEEKLY free templates

JENIGAMI

2009-07-27T19:17:00.003+01:00

For those who have been asking about my templates but do not own a cutting machine, check out my brand new website http://www.jenigami.weebly.com/ along with blog and free templates.

New Templates

2009-07-27T19:13:00.002+01:00

Update

2009-07-16T20:43:00.002+01:00

Just popped in to say hi and remind everyone of my new website

http://www.jenniebeancrafts.weebly.com/

Here is a few sliceform designs to whet your appetite.....

New Website & Blog

2009-04-05T18:39:00.001+01:00

I have been merging my website and blog into one place.

This will give me less admin, and more time to design and share templates.

I am nearly finished but the main bulk, along with this weeks freebie, will be available today.

Check out.....

www.jenniebeancrafts.weebly.com

Coming Soon.....

2009-03-28T16:08:00.001Z

New website, new blog, new templates, more freebies.......

Easter Freebie Part 1

2009-03-28T16:05:00.003Z

Make sure you pop by next week for Part 2.

Calendar Angels

2009-03-23T18:59:00.006Z

Coming soon to Paperthreads......my Calendar Angels; Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter.

Can be used as card toppers, scrapbook embellishments, frames as pictures, or to make a calendar.

All parts can be changed around or used in other projects as well.

Hope you like them.

ONE WEEK SPECIAL

2009-03-21T22:18:00.005Z

For one week only, and I mean only, I am selling my original Sliceform CD (not the new one) which comes in GSD, WPC and KNK formats, for only $15 (approx £10) plus FREE P&P.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE VIA PAYPAL

Easter Freebie

2009-03-21T22:14:00.003Z

wait a minute......not yet......but coming soon.....from next weekend, start collecting all of the part to make the follow dinner table setting, perfect for Easter.

Includes:

tablemat,
cutlery holder,
name card,
invite,
menu,
wineglass lampshade (for use with battery operated tealight) and
basket/cupcake wrapper.

Easter is Coming

2009-03-21T22:10:00.005Z

Are you ready yet?

I have a choice of either 3D or sliceform eggs for you to play with.

Weekly Free Template

2009-03-21T21:53:00.003Z

Just a simple but cute little freebie this week. I hope you like him/her.

Click on the picture to download the file.

MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL - 16-21 March 2009

2009-03-16T12:01:00.001Z

For the week 16-21 March 2009 I am delighted to be able to offer 25% off everything in my store at Paperthreads.

Why not see if there is something for your mum, or to make for your mum.

Big Hugs....

Weekly Free Template

2009-03-15T10:52:00.003Z

Thank you everyone who got in touch saying how much they liked last weeks lace template. I hope you all like this simple one as much.

The butterfly should be layered, as many times as you like, why not try different textured papers and embossed card. The final layer of wings can be more intricately decorated, how about decoupage flowers, paper flowers, or just tons and tons of glitter.

Have fun.

Pop Up Collection

2009-03-08T12:22:00.003Z

FIVE, yes five popups, all in one collection. This is a great way to build your popup collection very cheaply. Normaly a template costs $2-$4, you can get all 5 for just $5, that is a potential saving of $15 !!!!! Why not visit Paperthreads and see what other bargains you can grab.

Create your Dreams for only $2

2009-03-08T11:57:00.005Z

This neat little template only costs $2 and is sooooooooo versatile...... what dream could you create.....

Pity Party Make n Takes at Paperthreads

2009-03-08T11:52:00.003Z

Get yourself over to Paperthreads to join in the Pity Party, there are lots of activity over the next week and especially next weekend, including my Make n Take mini albums.

Introducing..........

2009-03-08T09:51:00.003Z

my fantastic new Creative Design Team member......... Carol Adams.

Check out some of her creations.....

Weekly Free Template

2009-03-08T09:45:00.003Z

Well I am in a lace mood this week so I decided to share a little bit of lace with you all. I like using the doiley to show off decoupage, and the border is good to finish off the card, envelope, or layout. These can both be resized to suit. I hope you like them.

Cup Cake

2009-03-01T12:48:00.006Z

Dont forget, you can still TRY BEFORE YOU BUY, and sample the free CUPCAKE template before decide whether or not to purchase the Birthday Cake and Wedding Cake.

Have you seen THIS !!

2009-03-01T12:42:00.003Z

This was created by one of my design team members, Joanna, and can be purchased on Paperthreads.

Weekly Freebie

2009-03-01T12:31:00.004Z

Hope you like this weeks freebie. This was made with scrappers in mind but I am sure they can be adapted to use as mats on cards. Simply click on the picture to download the file with AI~GSD~KNK~WPC templates.

Big hugs, Jennie xox

Basketball Sliceform

2009-02-24T17:37:00.004Z

Available to purchase HERE.

And......if you wanted to alter this for FEMALE players, get in touch as I may just be able to help ;o)

New Cake Collection

2009-02-24T17:32:00.003Z

Special TRY BEFORE YOU BUY option available.

Available to purchase HERE.

WANTED - New Design Team Member

2009-02-23T21:18:00.004Z

www.jenniebeancrafts@aol.com

WEEKEND FREE TEMPLATE

2009-02-22T12:01:00.003Z

I hope you all liked the free fairy doorway last week, and the 15 free border templates from the Blog Hop on Monday 16th February.

I hope you like this weeks free template just as much.

This week I am offering something for both scrappers and cardmakers alike.

This RECORD collection can be used to make a novelty card, or a number of record sleeves can be joined together to make a mini scrapbook album. The records and sleaves are great fun to decorate with the recipients favourite bands and singers, and can of course include photos and text on the round.

I would love to see any photos of anything you make with this free template. Please email them to me at Jenniebeancrafts@aol.com Click on either picture to jump to the freebie page.

PS - check out this website to help you make your own records !!!!!

PPS - check out Edditas store for fantastic 50s embellishments.

American Ties

2009-02-22T09:50:00.002Z

I just wanted to say a big cuddly hi to my sister in law and two of my nieces who are in Florida.

Kelly, Beth and Vic ........... huge bigs hugs from all of us in Scotland.

Paperthreads - Customer Appreciation Day

2009-02-14T16:32:00.009Z

Thank you to everyone who participated in Customer Appreciation Day on Monday 16th February. I hope you all got lots of freebies and had tons of fun, cos I did :o)

Weekly Free Template - Fairy Doorway

2009-02-14T16:21:00.008Z

This weeks free template was a special request from one of my Creative Design team Members, Jo (you may know her as FairyFable on the forums).

Click on the picture to access the free files in GSD~KNK~WPC~AI formats.

Paperthreads February 2009 Newsletter

2009-02-13T12:33:00.003Z

This AMAZING edition of the newsletter is now available, and the templates included are only free for about a week, so get subscribing NOW and enjoy all the fun.

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY

2009-02-13T12:25:00.002Z

Have you heard the exciting news on Paperthreads?

Monday 16th February is Customer Appreciation Day.

There are fantastic SALES
Tons of games and ACTIVITIES
Load of FREEBIES

Get yourself onto Paperthreads. Fun starts over the weekend and culminates on Monday 16th.

Dont forget to check back here on Monday for other treats and suprises.

New Designs on Paperthreads

2009-02-08T14:27:00.008Z

I have added quite a few new designs to the Paperthreads store this week.

If anyone has any special requests, please dont hesitate to ask.

Creative Team - new designs

2009-02-08T14:23:00.002Z

See the links on the top right of my blog to access pages of fantastic designs by my creative team, Diana Marsh, Yana Pritchard and Joanna Lovegrove.

These are updated each week.

All three girls have totally different styles, and I am sure you will be impressed.

Weekly Free Template

2009-02-08T14:19:00.003Z

Sorry just a quick one this week. My sliceform Grandfather Clock.

This would make a great card/gift for a retirements, but because there is a hidden wee mouse running up the side, it would also make a great nursery rhyme feature for a baby card or scrapbook page.

Click on the picture to download the free template in GSD~WPC~KNK formats.

Any problems, feel free to give me a shout.

BRAND NEW SnowGlobe

2009-02-06T19:09:00.004Z

After the success of my original Christmas Snowglobe launched in August 2008, I have now made a number of improvements:

the globe now attaches to the base, so even though this can be cut from a different medium, you can still create one joined up sliceform

more options for inside the sliceform globe have been created including a miniature sliceform teddy and wedding bell, and also a range of dangling charms (ballerina, love heart, angel, flower, 18th and 21st birthday keys)

The final improvement, is a full 10 minute video instruction, although the old photo/written instruction is still available if required.

This template will shortly be available frommy store on Paperthreads.

Meantime, why not check out the video so that you can see that sliceforms are not that scary (but maybe me on video is!!).

Paperthreads February Newsletter

2009-02-05T22:23:00.004Z

Have you subscribed yet?? This months newsletter is looking like it will be very special, with lots of new features, and lots of freebies.

I have written an article on sliceforms, and to go along with this, I will be giving away a free sliceform template of a Bird Cage.

I know these can be a bit daunting if you havnt tried a sliceform before; so I decided to be big and brave and produce a video instruction to help.

You can watch this on You Tube.

Remember to subscribe to the newsletter.

Valentine Special

2009-02-01T17:00:00.003Z

Are you looking for something different (and affordable) to give a loved one on the 14th February? Everyone complains that chocolates make them fat, and flowers dont last long enough, and jewellery is too expensive, so why not create some paper rosesl a gift that they can treasure and keep forever. These are perfect for everyone you love, your partner, parent, sister, daughter, grandparent, or just a wonderful friend. You can purchase these in GSD~AI~WPC~KNK formats from Paperthreads, and they come will full step by step photo instructions.

Weekly Free Templates

2009-02-01T16:45:00.003Z

Here we are, Sunday again, and my first whole month of blogging completed.

For the start of February I thought I would remind anyone who doesnt know that I post a free template on my website every weekend, for one week only. This week, I am sharing my Matryoshka Dolls. These are great on a card, a scrapbook page, or just as a fun activity for kids to decorate. They can be identical or entirely different e.g. a family. I would love to see any photos of anything anyone makes. Click on the picture to take you to the download page.

Two Reasons to Celebrate

2009-01-25T12:19:00.005Z

For those of you who dont know, today, Sunday 25th January is Rabbie Burns Day. All over Scotland, people will be having a Burns Night Supper. This starts with the famous "address to the haggis", and after dinner there is normally great fun to be had with a Ceilidh (Scottish dancing).

We are having family around for traditional haggis, tatties n neeps, yum yum.

As if that wasnt exciting enough, Monday 26th January is Chinese New Year. I love the colourful decorations associated with this.

To celebrate both events, I have two templates on my website that are free to download for one week only. I hope you have fun with them.

Sunday Update

2009-01-18T18:10:00.008Z

Well I thought Sunday was meant to be the day of rest, how come it always seems to be my busiest. I have a set routine, which always starts with the ironing....I dont mind that though....I normally watch a film or TV programme to help the time pass. After brunch I get on with updating my website and sorting other craft related tasks. Its often the only chance I get all week to do this.

FREE TEMPLATES

Every weekend I add a free template to my website, today I created a simple lattice mini card, topper, and tag. These are actually all from a font called gridsnthings which works so well for cutting machines.

PAPERTHREADS

Not only was my normal day job extremely busy this week, but int he evenings I was working hard to improve and convert templates to the perfect condition required by Paperthreads. Believe me, any templates you buy from them will be pristene and should cut perfectly in all formats. The whole design team is extremely focussed on this and is amazing at helping each other learn the best methods.

I have a batch of templates waiting to go on sale, see an example below. Check out my items on Paperthreads (see sample below).

Paperthreads

2009-01-12T19:41:00.004Z

Wow........I have been asked to become a designer for the fantastic Paperthreads.

They have the most amazing and friendly forum in the world, cover ALL cutting machines and ALL software. You can ask any question you want and an expert will be on hand to help. They also have free templates in numerous different formats for you to enjoy. If you are not already a member, get along now and sign up, you wont regret it.

They also already have a team of truly amazing designers, and I am flattered and honoured to be asked to join them.

JennieBeanCrafts Creative Team

2009-01-12T19:36:00.003Z

Thank you so much to everyone who applied, both for your interest and your absolutely stunning creations. It was the hardest decision ever, and was based not only on creative skills, but on available time, software preferences, and current technical ability.

I have decided to start off with a small team based on my current needs and to allow me to get used to the process. For those who are not selected on this occasion, I have no doubt that I will be increasing the size of my Creative Team in the near future, and there wasn't one single entry that I would not be delighted to reconsider.

Consequently, I am delighted to announce the following Creative Team:-

Members of the Jennie Bean Crafts Creative Design Team

Gadgetmum (aka Yana)
Tootsie (aka Di)
FairyFable (aka Jo)

Once again, thank you so so much to everyone who applied.

Look out for some stunning designs on display in the very near future.

UK Scrappers

2009-01-04T17:39:00.002Z

I am delighted to confirm that I will continue to sponsor the CraftRobo Forum on http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/ for another year.

For anyone who is not currently a member, If you use a Craft Robo or the associated software, please join up as soon as possible.

This forum is mainly sponsored by Graphtec, the creators of the Craft Robo. You are guaranteed support from many experts, together with tutorials, activities and thousands of free templates.

Creative Team

2009-01-04T17:26:00.008Z

During December 2008 I have been advertising for some very creative crafters to join my Creative Design Team. This team will regularly be sent free samples of my new templates, and asked to turn them into works of art to inspire other crafters.

The first few people to join my team will be announced the second week in January. Another recruitment campaign will take place in the near future.

Meantime, here are some of the fantastic work that has been submitted using my templates.