Easter Basket & Blessed Beginnings Two-in-one Card

 

Stamp more!!! Stress Less!

Welcome back to another quick and easy card to regain the calm in your life!  I recently used this card for my Sip and Stamp. At Easter, I feel it is important to make the Easter card versatile so that it can be religious or secular. This card fit was perfect and they loved it! You just need one set of dimensions to make multiples of your choice!!! 

Items Used (all items are from Stampin' Up!®):

    Easter Basket stampset

    Blessed Beginnings stampset (optional card)

    Textured Note Dies (or any rectangular die)

    Easter Joy Specialty Designer Series Paper

    Cardstock: Shy Shamrock, Lemon Lolly, Basic White, Summer Splash, Gold

    Embellishments: Party Dots and Brushed Brass Butterflies (optional)

    Stampin' Blends: Pretty in Pink, Shy Shamrock, Lemon Lolly, Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, 

   

 Inks:

    Shy Shamrock inkpad

    Tuxedo Black Memento inkpad

    

Paper/Dimensions:

    Shy Shamrock cardstock: 5½" x 8½", scored at 4¼"

    Lemon Lolly cardstock: 5" x 3¾" 

    Basic White: scrap for die cut; 4¾" x 3½" (inside) 

    DSP (Easter Joy) #1: 1½" x 3½" (x2)

    DSP (Easter Joy) #2: 1½" x 3½" (x1)

    Gold Paper: 1⅛" x 2⅜"

    Summer Splash cardstock: 1" x 2¼"

Here is a quick video showing how it all comes together.... so easy!!! 

Ready to make your own?? Need to order the supplies?? Just click HERE to get started!

Be sure to head over to my Facebook Group (Stamping with Card Zen by Jen) and share you creation! I would love to see it!

Nature's Symphony ~ easy masculine card

 Welcome back to another Manic Monday easy card!!

Okay, this one is slightly over 5 minutes to make but totally worth it.  The Nature's Symphony has become on of my all time favorite stampsets and dies. It really does the work for you.  All you have to do is add adhesive... and a little grunge!!   Let's get started! There is a video below for easy instructions.

 Items Used (all items are from Stampin' Up!®):

    Nature's Symphony Stampset and Dies 

    Deckled Rectangle Dies

    Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder

    Faux Bronze Pentagons

   

 Inks:

    Pecan Pie ipadnk

    Secret Sea inkpad

    Mossy Meadow refill or inkpad

    

Paper/Dimensions:

    Pecan Pie cardstock: 5½" x 8½", scored at 4¼"

    Secret Sea cardstock: 5" x 3¾" 

    Basic White: 4¾" x 3½" (x2) (one for die cut and one for inside); strip for sentiment

    Old Olive cardstock: scrap for leaves

Here is a shopping link for the items above (except the retired product): SHOP WITH ME

Here is the video showing how easy it all comes together.  Don't worry, I always keep it short and sweet!!

Here are a couple of other options to switch this card up.

Add a Secret Sea ribbon and switch the embossing folder (used the Paradise Garden Hybrid Embossing Folder):

Now let's add another leaf die cut from a woodgrain paper:

This was a lot of fun to play with and the possibilities are endless.  Head over to my Facebook Group (Stamping with Card Zen by Jen) and share you creation! I would love to see it!

Hearts of Elegance ~ Negative Cut Technique

Welcome back!!! Let's stamp more, stress less!!!

Surprise Inside!!

It's been a long time since I used this technique and what better time of year than "love season"? 

I love how the small strips of patterned paper on the white background give the illusion that this is harder than what it really is.  Then using the die cut of the heart on the inside (I call it the negative cut technique) is the cherry on top!  

It really is super easy.  Check out my quick video to show how it all comes together.  Then the products used and dimensions are listed below. 

 Items Used:

    Hearts of Elegance stampset

    Hearts of Elegance dies

    Bee Mine 12 x 12 paper

    Rhinestone embellishments

   

        

Inks:

    Real Red

    

Paper/Dimensions:

    Petal Pink cardstock: 5½" x 8½", scored at 4¼"

    Real Red cardstock: 3¾" x 3¾" 

    Basic White: 3½" x 3½", 4¾" x 3½" (inside); scrap for small heart

    Bee Mine DSP #1: ¾" x 3½" (x3)

    Bee Mine DSP #2: ¼" x 3½" (x2)

Some of these items are retired.  If you have them, great! If not, just substitute what you have!!  Come join my Facebook Group (Stamping with Card Zen by Jen) and share your version! I'd love to see it!

Cheers to Another Year~ Manic Monday 5 minute card

 Welcome back to another Manic Monday!

The Celebratory Sips paper pairs perfectly with the Arched Wishes stampset from Stampin' Up!®

Now add in the Everyday Arches dies, and voila!!! A quick and easy card that is overflowing with cheer!

Items Used:

    Arched Wishes stamp set 

    Everyday Arches dies

    Celebratory Sips 12 x 12 paper

    2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls

    Stampin' Blends - Crumb Cake

        

Inks:

    Old Olive

    

Paper/Dimensions:

    Timid Tiger cardstock: 5½" x 8½", scored at 4¼"

    Basic White: 4¾" x 3½" (inside); scrap for arch die cut

    Celebratory Sips DSP:  3½" x 1¼" 

Here is a quick video showing how easy it all comes together.

Ready to hold a class?? This is a great card to use!

I used this card for my latest Sip and Stamp.  In order to make it even easier, I fussy cut the drinks in advance and allowed the participants to pick the cocktails for their card.   I also used the Stamparatus to stamp the sentiment.  This made it easier for those with arthritic or shaky hands (including mine!).

You're invited!

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Strip Technique ~Another 5 Minute Card!

 Welcome back to another Manic Monday!

Let's explore a technique today instead of a specific product.  

We all have leftover paper that we just can't bring ourselves to throw away.  I have pieces EVERYWHERE!  And I am way too frugal to toss it.  So, this is a simple technique to use up some of the stockpile!

These items are what was used on this card. **Please use what you have. I know, it is a shocker that someone gives you a video tutorial for free and tells you that you don't need to buy anything. I don't plan to get rich selling Stampin' Up!®,  I just want to share what I love!!

Items Used:

    Sweetly Scripted stamp set 

    Petal Pink ribbon

    Elegant Faceted Gems

        

Inks:

    Night of Navy

    

Paper/Dimensions:

    Night of Navy cardstock: 5½" x 8½", scored at 4¼"

    Petal Pink cardstock: 4¾" x 3½"  

    Basic White: 4¾" x ¾"

    Assorted patterned paper: Country Lace, Countryside Inn, Adventurous Sky, Country Woods 

    Cut strips of patterned paper to be ½" wide and 1½" to 1¾" long.  Cut one piece to be 1" or wider and     2" long.

   

Here is the quick video showing the trick to putting this together super fast.  *Please note this is probably the worst video I have ever done.  I don't know what happened but I am human and things don't always go perfectly.  Thanks for bearing with me and watching anyway!

Here is another card I made.

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Delightful Wishes ~ Manic Monday 5 Minute Card

 

Welcome back to another Manic Monday 5 minute card !

I love the simple elegance of this design! Oh, and did I tell you it only takes 5 minutes???  Yep, that's right.  So get your paper out and get cutting!!  With the time you will save you can do the dishes, start the laundry, mow the yard... or just enjoy a quiet glass of wine on the front porch!  

As always, you are welcome to change out any of the paper and stamps for what you have at home.  I fell in love with the Floral Delight Designer Series Paper because of the beautiful forsythia images.  It is a sure sign of Spring! If you want to find all the items used on today's card in one spot, click HERE!

Items Used:

    Delightful Wishes Stampset 

    Floral Delight 12 x 12 DSP

    Low-Profile Dots

    Natural Tones Linen Thread (Copper Clay)

Inks:

    Crushed Curry

    Cajun Craze

    

Paper/Dimensions:

    Old Olive cardstock: 5½" x 8½", scored at 4¼"

    Basic White cardstock: 1¾" x 4", 5¼" x 4", 4¾" x 3½" (inside)

    Floral Delight DSP: 5¼" x 4"

    Floral Delight DSP : 1" x 4"

   

Here is a quick video showing you how to put it all together:

Here is another card using the same stampset.

Go ahead and give it a go!  The design is so interchangeable! 

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Happy Stamping!

Darling Dinos - 5 minute card

 

Welcome back to another Manic Monday 5 minute card!

I love an easy "fun fold" card that adds a little pizzazz without a lot of work!  Does that make me lazy??  Maybe... but I have learned to work smarter, not harder.  You are going to love the way this works with any stampset and dies you have lying around.  But those Darling Dinos are adorable! 

 

Now let's talk about those Textured Notes Dies.  The edging around each rectangle is absolutely beautiful!  You will want to use these dies over and over! Take a look!

Textured Notes Dies

Textured Notes Dies

Well, let's get into making this card.... time's ticking!

Items Used:

    Darling Dinos Stampset 

    Darling Dinos Dies

    Wildflower Birthday DSP (see additional card below)

    Textured Notes Dies

    Stampin' Blends: Lemon Lolly, Fresh Freesia, Shy Shamrock

Inks:

    Shy Shamrock

    Petunia Pop

    Tuxedo Black Memento

    

Paper/Dimensions:

    Lemon Lolly cardstock: 11" x 4¼", scored at 3½" and 9"

    Soft Sea Foam cardstock: 3¼" x 4, 1¾" x 4", 4½" x 3" (die cut)

    Wildflower Birthday DSP: 3" x 3¾", 1½" x 3¾"

    Basic White Cardstock: scrap for rectangle and dino die cuts; 4¾" x 3½" (inside)

Here is a quick video to show you how easily it all comes together!

Here's another few cards I made using the pieces from the Wildflower Birthday DSP!

Okay, I can't stop!!! Here are a few more using the Darling Dinos!

Just click on the SHOPPING LIST for all the items used today in one convenient place!  You can simply remove any items you do not need before checking out!

And don't forget, you earn 10% on every order over $20 to be used on a future purchase with Stampin' Up!  Make sure you "opt in" to receive your rewards! 

Thanks for spending some time with me today!  Join me again for another Manic Monday!  

Some Bunny Love!!! ~ Another 5 minute card!

 

Welcome back to another Manic Monday 5 minute card!

How can it possibly be one week until Easter?!? This card is quick and easy if you still need to make some cards for Easter or spring.  Hopefully, the weather will soon get the point that it should be warming up.  We had snowflakes last week and I am over it!

Items Used:

    Storybook Friends stamp set

    Storybook Garden Patch stamp set

    Spotlight on Nature Dies

    Bunny Punch Punch

    Banner Triple Punch

    Stampin' Blends: Pumpkin Pie and Granny Apple Green

    2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls

Inks:

       Tuxedo Black Memento

    

Paper/Dimensions:

    Timid Tiger cardstock: 5½" x 8½", scored at 4¼"

    Floral Delight DSP (yellow gingham): 5½" x 2½" 

    Floral Delight  DSP (textured old olive): ¾" x 4" (x 2)

    Basic White Cardstock: 3½" x 3½"

Watch the video to see how quickly this comes together:

So let's hope for better weather and a Happy Easter to all!

Friendly Seagulls - Easy Valentine's Day Card

 Welcome back to my Manic Monday 5 minute cards!

Have you ever had a seagull steal your fries???   I did when we were visiting Atlantis several years ago and we laugh about it to this day. Why??  Because I LOVE fries.  LOVE them. But I am a fry snob.... I like fresh cut fries.  Don't get me wrong, I will eat any fries that are on my plate. But I search out the fresh cut fries.  

This was the perfect Valentine's Day card (or any day card) for my husband because he knows that he is just slightly above the fries on the "love chain". 

Items Used:

    Friendly Seagulls stampset (this is a Sale-a-Bration stampset)

    Hugs for Love stampset

    To the Point Punch

    Stampin' Blends: Real Red, Gray Granite, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight

    Red Rhinestones

Inks:

    Real Red

    Tuxedo Black Memento

    

Paper/Dimensions:

    Crumb Cake cardstock: 11" x 4¼, scored at 5½"

    Timeless Plaid DSP: one sheet for 3 punches

    Basic White Cardstock: 3" x 8½" for punches; 3½" x 4¾"

This really is an easy card to put together.  Here is the video!

Don't miss out on getting your Friendly Seagulls!  It is free with a $60 purchase until February 28th or while supplies last!

Just follow this link for all the items we used on this card and simply remove anything that you already have.

https://s.tamp.in/siQGaf

  Here is the pic of the other card I made using the same concept.  This was taken from the Stampin' Up! mini catalog.