Card Zen by Jen

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" x 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

It's just another Manic Monday!

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.

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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

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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"

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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"

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

Here are a few other cards using the same technique.

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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"

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

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.

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Here is the same card with some added die cuts.

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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!!

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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)