Dots and Spots with Biggest Wish - 5 Minute Card

 It's just another Manic Monday!

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

  It's just another Manic Monday!

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

   It's just another Manic Monday!

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

Click here to shop these products.  Remember that DSP is on sale for the month of June! 

 If you really want to save money, then you want to join my team.  The current offer (until June 30th) is amazing. You pick $155 of product and you pay only $99 and your shipping is free!  Then you save 20-25% while you remain a demonstrator.  No, you don't have to sell SU product.. you can be your best customer.  After all, that is why I joined in the first place!  Click here for more information and saving the most.

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.  

Thanks for joining me for another Manic Monday!  Come and join my Facebook group so that you don't miss anything (Stamping at Card Zen By Jen).

Nail File Gifts ~Quick and Easy

   It's just another Manic Monday!

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!!

Hope you enjoyed this week's project!  Be sure to follow me on Facebook (Stamping with Card Zen by Jen) and subscribe to my youtube channel (Card Zen by Jen).

Wonderful Thoughts Graduation Card

  It's just another Manic Monday!

Wow, this year is flying by!!!  My kids are all grown and gone, but FB shows the proms have just ended and everyone is in a frenzy about graduation.  So, that is what is on my desk right now.  Let's make a quick and easy graduation card together!

Items Used:

    Wonderful Thoughts stampset

    Beautiful Balloons dies

    Bright and Beautiful 6x6 DSP

    Stitched Shapes dies (retired)

  Inks:

    Tuxedo Black Memento

Paper/Dimensions:

     Azure Afternoon cardstock: 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼" 

    Lemon-Lime Twist:  2¼"" x 5¼"

    DSP (stars):  2" x 5"

    Basic Black: scrap to die cut cap (or cut to 2⅛" x 2⅛" square)

    Basic White:   4" x 1¼"

    DSP ( Lemon-Lime Twist shaded)- 4¼" x¾" 

   Gold Foil - scrap for tassel

 Click here to shop for these products.

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

Here are some cards using different paper!

Circle Sayings Fun Fold - 5 minute card

  It's just another Manic Monday!

It will just take you 5 minutes! Check out some 
"stepped up" cards below!

All I can think about are "fun folds."  My next Sip and Stamp is featuring fun folds so I see them in my sleep right now.  You are going to love the simplicity of this one.  But if this is a little plain for you, check out the other options below!  The Circle Sayings bundle is available in the new 2023-2024 annual catalog.   These cards make great birthday, graduation or any celebration card!  

Items Used:

    Circle Sayings stampset and punch

    Beautiful Balloons stampset

    Bright and Beautiful 6x6 DSP

    Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

  Inks:

    Blueberry Bushel

    Real Red

    Tuxedo Black Memento

Paper/Dimensions:

    Daffodil Delight cardstock: 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼" (follow instructions on video)

    DSP #1:  4" x 5¼"

    DSP #2:  4" x 2½"

    DSP #3: scrap to punch the circle

    Basic White:   3¾" x 2½", plus scrap to punch the circle

 Click here to shop for these products.

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

I decided to add another circle layer, some window sheet and stars to this one! I love a little "wow" factor.

Let's use the Countryside Inn DSP and the Lasting Joy stampset....

Okay, so what about the Hope and Prayer stampset....

Join me again next Monday for another 5 minute card.  Until then, join my FB group "Stamping with Card Zen By Jen" so you don't miss anything!!! And subscribe to my YouTube channel, Card Zen by Jen.  

If you need a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I would love to help you with shopping, creating and stamping up some fun!

Summer Stamping Virtual Event

 

Click here for the registration form!

"Summer Stamping with BCreative Stampers" is here and registration is NOW OPEN!

We are so excited to have you join us! Whether you live near or far, you can participate in this stamping event!

Virtual Event date is June 17, 2023 from 10am to 1pm in our private Facebook Group.

(On vacation?? At the pool? Don't worry, you will still be able to access the recorded lives to make your cards.)

This event will include the following:

~6 make-n-takes (all the cardstock and designer paper you need to complete each design.)

~A Roll of Ribbon

~A Package of Gems

~Live Demonstrations showing you how to put it all together

~PDF Tutorials you can download and print

~Beautiful project ideas using new products

~Prize Patrol (Who doesn't love to win??)

~Fun, Fun and More Summer Fun! 

Event Cost:  Just $40

As per Stampin' Up! rules, nothing will be pre-stamped.  We will be using the Wonderful Thoughts Stamp Set (Page 41 of the New Annual Catalog) and you will use your own blocks and ink.  A supply list will be provided prior to the event.  

You may add on the Wonderful Thoughts Stamp Set or Bundle during registration. 

Once you are signed up, you will be invited to join our private Facebook group.  We will be going LIVE on June 17th to show you how to make all SIX of your make-n-takes.  If you can't join us live that day, no worries.  Everything is recorded and will be available in the Facebook group.

You can arrange to have your kit picked up/delivered or shipped to you.  

We can't wait to do some Summer Stamping with you! 

Registration Form

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