Magnetic Bookmarks - Stampin' Up!® style!

 



I can't believe that my last post was in October!!! It has been a very busy last quarter of the year with craft fairs, Christmas special orders and, well, life!!!  I shared how to make magnetic bookmarks in my in-person Sip and Stamp in October and they loved them!  So I made some other designs and added them to my craft fair stash. They make a great gift for kids, adults, teachers, book clubs, church groups - really, anyone who can read. But, the best part is that my cousin decided to raise money for a local animal rescue this Christmas, Animals Matter of Clearfield County.  As a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I get to preorder from the upcoming catalog (Jan-April 2024) and had already ordered the Doggone Friendly stamp (photo below).  To help raise funds, I sold the dog bookmarks for $3 each (42 of them so far) and gave all the money to the organization.  Why am I telling you this??  Because you can do this for your local organizations too! Let me show you how!

Look at the adorable faces on the Doggone Friendly 
stampset!  


Bee Mine Designer Series Paper

Bee My Valentine stampset


Items Used/Dimensions:

    Bee My Valentine Bookmark
    
    Bee My Valentine Stampset (available to order on 1/4/2024)
    Sweet Sorbet Cardstock - 2" x 8½", folded at 4¼"
    Daffodil Delight Cardstock (for punching)
    Bee Mine DSP - 1⅞" x 4 (available to order on 1/4/2024)
    Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
    Crushed Curry Ink
     2" Circle Punch
    Magnetic Vent Covers (sold at hardware stores) 
    
    Doggone Friendly Bookmark
    
    Doggone Friendly Stampset (available to order on 1/4/2024)
    Nine Lives Stampset (retired)
    Copper Clay Cardstock - 2" x 8½", folded at 4¼"
    Early Espresso Cardstock (for punching)
    Very Vanilla Cardstock - 1⅞" x 4 (available to order on 1/4/2024)
    Early Espresso Ink
    Copper Clay Ink
     2" Circle Punch
    1⅜" Circle Punch
    Magnetic Vent Covers (sold at hardware stores) 

Some suggestions:
    ~Don't put anything bulky (rhinestones, etc) on the part that will be in the book.  
    ~Watch the video for the easiest way to apply the magnets!
    ~Adhere the DSP to the front of the bookmark BEFORE you apply the magnet to the inside! (Trust         me, much easier!!)
    ~Adhere the circle LAST!

 Here is the video showing how all this comes together:


    



Here are some other bookmarks made using the same process.

The All About Autumn paper is sold out, but many 
didn't know what to do with the "library" images.  If you don't have
any, reach out on the Facebook groups for some leftover pieces!
The book stamp is from Make It Happen and the sentiment
is from Best Chapter.

The paper is from Bee Mine DSP and the stampset
is Bee My Valentine. These items are available starting
1/4/2024 in the Jan-April 2024 catalog.

I used the Brick and Mortar 3D embossing folder
for the bricks and sponged it with Early Espresso. I used the Suit and Tie Dies
fort he middle one. The key paper came from a retired DSP (can't remember
the name).  Just look through your paper stash and see what works!

Here are some others I made and sold at my craft fairs.



Quick and Easy Calendar/Notepad Gift

  It's just another Manic Monday!






We are inching our way to the end of the year and it is time to start making calendars.  These make great gifts for everyone! And they are so simple to make...Shhhhh!!! Don't tell anyone!



Items Used:

Tear-off mini calendar
Sticky notepad
Simply Scored
2" Circle Punch
2⅜" Circle Punch

 Ink: 
    Berry Burst   

Paper/Dimensions:

    Berry Burst Cardstock: 11" 4¼" , score along the long side at 5½" and 8¼"
    Berry Burst Cardstock : 5½" x 4¼"
    Lemon Lolly Cardstock: 3¼" x 3¼", 3¼" x 2½"
    Lemon-Lime Twist Cardstock: to punch larger circle
    Basic White: to punch smaller circle
    Bright and Beautiful DSP: 5¼" x 4" (will need two coordinating patterns)
    
Stampet:
    Ridiculously Awesome (retired)

Here is the video showing how quickly this all comes together.  Really, you can make several of these in a jiffy!



I would love your feedback on this project.  What are your thoughts??  Do you prefer to see 5 minute cards or projects?  


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All About Autumn Leaves ~ Manic Monday 5 Minute Card

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The All About Autumn paper is so beautiful on the front and the back.  Let me show you how to cut it to get more cards from those gorgeous pieces!  You will be making 3 cards in the time it takes to make one!



Items Used:

 Autumn Leaves dies
All About Autumn DSP
    

Paper/Dimensions:

    Copper Clay Cardstock: 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼" (x 2)
    Early Espresso Cardstock : 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼"
    All About Autumn DSP: Cut as shown in video.


Check out the video here:


Dots and Spots with Biggest Wish - 5 Minute Card

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See more pics below of the "stepped up" version and a notecard!



I love polka-dots!!  If you see me in person, chances are good that I am wearing polka-dots or leopard print.  No joke! Let's make a quick and easy card using the Dots and Spots die to create a stencil.  It will just take 5 minutes!

Items Used:

   Biggest Wish stampset
   Dots and Spots Die
   Blending Brush
    

Inks:

    Berry Burst
    Tuxedo Black Memento

Paper/Dimensions:

    Thick Basic White: 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼";  5¼" x 4" for stencil

Here is a link to find all the items needed - CLICK HERE

    

   

Here is the video showing you how to put it all together.


If you want to step this up and still keep it simple, just add some matting.


And don't forget the "thank you" notecards!!





Trucking Along ~ Manic Monday 5 Minute Card

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Did you get the Trucking Along stampset from Stampin' Up!®?  It is an "Online Exclusive" that sold out quickly but then returned.  The punch is still sold out until mid-October, but grab the stampset while you can!!!!!  This technique is quick and easy.... I actually got the idea from looking at a necklace.  Weird, I know.  I don't even pretend to be normal.  The nice part is that you can substitute any stampset and any nesting dies ~versatility at its finest!!  Let's get started!

Items Used:

    Trucking Along stampset
    Layering Circle Dies (retired)
   Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blend Markers
    Pecan Pie Stampin' Blend Markers

Inks:

    Real Red
    Garden Green
    Crushed Curry
    Tuxedo Black Memento

Paper/Dimensions:

    Blueberry Bushel: 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼";  3½" x 3½"
    Basic White:  3½" x 4¾"
    
Click the convenient link for all the products HERE.   
   

Here is the video showing you how to put it all together.


Here are some other cards using the same technique.






Lasting Joy ~ Manic Monday 5 minute card

 It's just another Manic Monday!


Make this card in just 5 minutes!

This card is so simple and the design can be used with so many different stampsets.  Today we are using #simplestamping!  That means that we are just using stamps, ink and paper.  Although we are using a die, we are not die cutting.... we are using the die as a template.  All products used are Stampin' Up!®  If you would like to order supplies or just need a demonstrator, I would be honored to help you. Let's get started!

Items Used:

    Lasting Joy stampset
    Deckled Rectangle Dies
    2023-2025 Incolor Dots
    Mossy Meadow Stampin' Write marker or  Stampin' Blend marker

Inks:

    Moody Mauve
    Old Olive
    Pebbled Path

Paper/Dimensions:

    Pebbed Path: 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼"
    Mossy Meadow: 4" x 5¼"
    Basic White:  3½" x 4¾"
    
Click the convenient link for all the products HERE.   
   

Here is the video showing you how to put it all together.




Here are a few other cards using the same technique.





Do you like to stamp??  Join my Facebook group "Stamping with Card Zen by Jen" to see tutorials, product updates and sale specials!  I will be sharing some other cards using this design and the border dies there too!

Earthen Textures ~ 5 minute card

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Make this card in just 5 minutes! 


This simple card looks so elegant and can be used for any occasion.  It is easy to use the same measurements and change out the paper and stampset to create some more beautiful cards.  The highlight of this card is the "Elegant Border Dies" which are a s Stampin' Up!® online exclusive. The online exclusives allow SU to introduce new product without having to wait for the next catalog.  There is so much offered.  Make sure to check it out!  To head directly to the "online exclusive" section to see what other hidden gems exist, CLICK HERE.

Items Used:

    Earthen Textures stampset and dies
    Elegant Borders Dies
    Linen Thread
    Mini Glue Dot

Inks:

    Wild Wheat
    Pecan Pie
    Copper Clay

Paper/Dimensions:

    Pretty Peacock: 8¼" x 4¼", scored at 5½"
    Basic White:  3" x 4¼", 2½" x 4"
    Earthen Elegance DSP:  1⅞" x 4"

Click the convenient link for all the products HERE.
   

Here is the video showing you how to put it all together.


Do you like to stamp??  Join my Facebook group "Stamping with Card Zen by Jen" to see tutorials, product updates and sale specials!  I will be sharing some other cards using this design and the border dies there too!

Seasonal Branches ~5 minute card

    It's just another Manic Monday!



This card is #SimpleStamping but see below for a "stepped up" version!



As promised, I am coming back to the Seasonal Branches stampset that we played with a few weeks ago!  
This card is referred to as #SimpleStamping as we are using just paper, ink and stamps.

It is so quick and easy, but looks like you spent a lot of time on it!

Items Used:

    Seasonal Branches stampset
    Linen Thread
    Blending Brush
    Blender Pen
    Mini Glue Dot

Inks:

    Early Espresso
    Parakeet Party
    Garden Green
    Balmy Blue
    Night of Navy

Paper/Dimensions:

    Garden Green: 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼"
    Night of Navy:  5¼" x 4"
    Basic White:  4¾" x 3½"
    Countryside Inn DSP: 2" x 2", cut diagonally

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Here is the video showing you how to put it all together.







Do you have the Seasonal Branches dies??? If not, you are going to want them. And if you buy the "bundle" (stampset and dies) you get a 10% savings!
  Here is the same card with some added die cuts.  


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Nail File Gifts ~Quick and Easy

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This week I am showing you how to make these quick and easy nailfile gifts!  They are perfect for family, friends, service workers and for craft fair sales! 

This design is so basic and simple that you can use whatever paper your have on hand...and if you need more, SU is selling their DSP for 10% off the month of June 2023.

Items Used:

    Seasonal Branches stampset

    Happy Label Punch

    Brushed Brass Butterflies

     Inks:

    Tuxedo Black Memento

Paper/Dimensions:

     Favored Flowers DSP: 6" x 6"

    Fresh Freesia:  1" x 2½"

    Very Vanilla:  1¼" x 1½"

   Here is the "blueprint" for the score lines and cut lines. Don't worry, the video is below. 






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


Here are some other samples!!




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