Latest project: Sweet Summer Release
Jenny joined the Trinity Stamps team and special guests to celebrate the 4th birthday of Trinity Stamps with the Sweet Summer Release. The products carry a distinctly sweet summer feeling, and the full blog hop list lives in the post.
Read the newsWelcome to Jenny Hall Design, a welcoming corner of the internet devoted to arts and crafts inspiration for the whole family. Here you will find project ideas that range from stamping and ink techniques to paper trimming, die cutting and careful scoring with a board and tool. The site is organized like a well-kept scrapbook: neat columns, tidy modules and plenty of room for imagery to lead the way. Whether you are a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, there is always something fresh to try. New tutorials arrive regularly, and each post gathers together the notes, tips and product references that helped bring a project from idea to finished piece.
Stamping sits at the heart of everything shared here, and the tutorials explore it in generous detail. You will learn how to mount stamps cleanly, work with a blending tool for smooth gradients, and layer colours until a background feels rich and even. Instructions are written in plain, friendly language so that each step is easy to follow along at your own pace. Many projects also pair stamping with cutting dies, allowing you to create matching shapes and detailed layers without fuss. The emphasis is always on repeatable technique, so the skills you pick up in one project can carry over comfortably into the next.
Card making remains one of the most popular crafts on the site, and card projects are treated with real care. Design notes explain the thinking behind each composition: where the focal point sits, how a greeting balances the visual weight of the panels, and which colour combinations hold together best on a folded base. Templates and sketches are often included to give you a starting framework. Even a simple layout can be made distinctive with a thoughtful background, a strip of washi or tape, and a well-chosen sentiment. Completed card photos are shared generously so you can compare your own results and adjust as needed.
Paper trimming and scoring are the quiet foundations of every polished handmade project, and the guides give them proper attention. Straight cuts, clean corners and neatly folded edges are what separate a handmade card from a store-bought one. Scorers, bone folders and trimming tools are demonstrated in short, practical sections, and a few simple habits are repeated often because they make the biggest difference. Working on a protected surface, measuring twice and aligning the sheet carefully will save time and material. These fundamentals are rarely glamorous, but they are exactly what helps a stamped panel sit flat and square.
Colour is treated as an essential part of the design process rather than an afterthought. Rich plums and purples, muted olives, soft creams and warm sepia tones appear again and again across the project photographs, showing how a restrained palette can still feel lively. Tutorial notes explain how to choose a limited group of coordinating shades and distribute them thoughtfully across a design. Marker colouring, die cutting and cut-out elements are all used to add depth and texture without overcomplicating a project. The goal is always a harmonious result that looks considered rather than busy.
Creative activities for the whole family are a recurring theme, and the site deliberately includes projects that can be shared across generations. Simple stamped backgrounds, cheerful motifs and lightweight paper crafts work well for children and older relatives alike, while the adults involved still enjoy the precision of the process. Suggestions often include variations that scale the difficulty up or down, so the same idea can suit a quiet afternoon or a weekend session. A relaxed approach, a few basic supplies and a little patience are genuinely all that is required for these projects to come together successfully.
Release blog hops form a lively part of the calendar, and the site takes part in these celebrations with enthusiasm. When a stamp company unveils a new seasonal collection, design posts appear quickly, showing early samples and finished examples inspired by the release. Joining a hop means creating something original with the new products, then sharing notes and photographs for others to browse. Guest designers and team members contribute their own interpretations, which makes each celebration varied and interesting. Beyond the new release, older collections continue to spark fresh projects, proving that a well-designed set has lasting creative potential.
A gallery page gathers finished work in one place, offering a pleasant way to browse ideas without following a single tutorial. Grouped by theme or by season, the images show how similar supplies can be arranged in strikingly different ways, and they are excellent prompts for personal invention. Alongside the gallery, a shop page points toward the tools and materials mentioned in the posts, so you know exactly what to look for when restocking. There is also a subscribe option for email updates and a video section for those who would rather watch a technique being demonstrated than read about it.
Thank you for stopping by, and do come back often, because fresh project ideas are added throughout the year. Each visit brings new stamps, new dies and new reasons to sit down at a table with paper, ink and a cup of tea. Comment on posts to share your own versions, swap suggestions and discover what other makers are working on, and browse the links included in each article for further reading. The site is built to be a genuine community resource: full of encouragement, practical instruction and a genuine love of making things by hand. Get started with a project that catches your eye, and enjoy the process.
