Hand-Drawn Dots ~ Manic Monday 5 minute card

 "It's just another Manic Monday!"

And here we are, once again. It is hard to believe that there are only 52 Mondays in the year..... it seems like they are always here!

Today, we are using a background stamp to make some quick and easy cards!  When using these large stamps, you will either need a "C" block or a Stamparatus.

Here are the items used:

Cardstock:  Basic White (8½" x 5½")

                   Thick Basic White for card base 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼"

Ink:  Crushed Curry

         Starry Sky

Stampsets:  Hand-Drawn Dots

                    Good Feelings

Here is the video showing how quick and easy this is!

 

Remember that second card?  This is how I fixed it.

I would love to see what you come up with.   Join my group "Stamping with Card Zen By Jen" on facebook and show me your creations!

Floating Element ~ Manic Monday 5 minute card

 "It's just another Manic Monday!"

The floating element technique is so easy to do! Add a little bit of "wow" to your cards!

Let's gather the supplies.

• Crumb Cake Cardstock- 5½" x 8½", scored at 4¼"
• On the Bay DSP - 4" x 5¼"
• Window Sheet- cut to 3½" x 3½" (just larger than the die or punch you are using)
• Strips of DSP and/or cardstock: Like an Animal, Crumb Cake and Basic Black
• Layering Circle Dies (I like to use the two largest circles)
• Tape Runner
• Dimensionals or Foam Adhesive Strips

Did you ever make a video so bad that you can't stop laughing at yourself??  Well, here is mine!  Please don't judge, just laugh along and remember, it is a Monday!

Here are a few more cards using the same technique.

Basket Treat Holders ~ 5 minute project

 "It's just another Manic Monday!"

These baskets have been around for a while in one shape or another but then I realized that baskets are not just for Easter.  Be sure to check out the bottom of this post for some other ideas!!

Today's video shows you how to make a quick and easy basket using a 6"x 6" sheet of DSP! And what stamper doesn't have at least 3,000 sheets of DSP in this size laying around???  

Items Used: 

• Pick any 6" x 6" DSP or cardstock. 
• Pick coordinating DSP or cardstock and cut to ½" x 6".

Here is the template showing the cut and score lines for future reference.  

Dotted Lines= Fold
Solid Lines= Cut

Here is the video to walk you through it - don't worry, it is quick!!

Once your basket is made, decorate it any way you want!   Here are some ideas.

Yep, those are shot glasses...we have adult kids :)

Join me again next week for another Manic Monday 5- minute card (project)!

Glad We're Friends ~ Manic Monday 5 minute card

 

"It's just another Manic Monday!" 

Have 5 minutes to spare?? Let's make a card!

                    Welcome back to another Manic Monday! 

Today, we are rolling with the punches...Stampin' Up!s® paper punches, that is.

Punches make quick and easy cards with little space requirements.  Let me show you a few that I like to use to help hurry my card-making along.  Pair these fantastic tools with the animal print paper and you have a winner!

Stampset: Glad We're Friends

DSP: Like an Animal (4 pieces cut to 1" x 3½")

          

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake  (5½" x 8½", scored at 4¼"), 

                     Basic Black- 5¼" x 4", scrap 

                     Basic White -scrap

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento

         Crumb Cake 

Punches: Happy Labels Pick a Punch

                 Very Best Trio Punch

                  Handmade Tag Punch

Here is the video showing you how it all goes together!

Here are some more cards made with these punches and the Like an Animal DSP.

Share a Milkshake - Team Member Card

My team members will get this card as a token of my
 appreciation this month! Do you want one?? Join my team today!

                                       

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Hope and Prayers ~ Manic Monday 5 Minute Card

 

"It's just another Manic Monday!" 

Welcome back to another Manic Monday! 

I was working on my make-n-takes for an upcoming retreat and found that I had a lot of cardstock strips left on my cutting table. Being a scrapbooker at heart, it is not in my nature to throw paper away.... I'll hoard it until the cows come home!!!  But today, we are going to use it! 

We are also using the Hope and Prayer stampset and some of the By the Bay DSP from Stampin' Up!®.

Here are the items used and the dimensions. Take a minute to cut your paper then join me on the video and I will walk you through it.  You won't believe how easy and versatile this design is!

Stampset: Hope and Prayer

DSP: By the Bay (two pieces cut to 1" x 5")

          

Cardstock:  Pool Party  (5½" x 8½", scored at 4¼"), 

                     Pool Party-  3 strips measuring ¾" x 8½" (can't be shorter than 6") 
                     Night of Navy (5" x 3¾", 2½" x 2½"  )

                     Basic White (4¾" x 3½", 2¼" x 2¼")

Ink:  Bermuda Bay Ink Pad

Here is the video!!

 

Here are a few other cards made using the same technique.

Do you like my cards and want more tutorials and daily inspiration?  Join my Facebook group "Stamping with Card Zen by Jen".  It is a private group so there is no spam, just good old-fashioned crafting fun!

This Birthday Piggy

 

"It's just another Manic Monday!" 

You can make this card in less than 5 minutes!

Welcome back to another Manic Monday.  Can you spare 5 minutes???   Let's make a card.  I am showing you an easy go-to design that is interchangeable with different paper and stampsets.  Once you have the dimensions down, you can whip out multiple cards in no time!  We are featuring the stampset This Birthday Piggy from Stampin' Up!® and the Day at the Farm DSP (designer series paper) that you can get free with a $50 purchase during Sale-a-bration.

Here are the items used and the dimension. Take a minute to cut your paper then join me on the video and I will walk you through it.  You won't believe how easy and versatile this design is!

Stampset: This Birthday Piggy

DSP:   Day at the Farm (cut to 5" x 3¾")

          

Cardstock:  Daffodil Delight (5½" x 8½", scored at 4¼")
                     Early Espresso (5¼" x 4")

                     Basic White (2½" x 3¾")

Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento

Stampin' Blends: Daffodil Delight 

                              Granny Apple Green

                              Poppy Parade (butterfly)

                             SU1000 (Light) 

                             Crumb Cake (ground)

                             Balmy Blue (sky)

         

Ribbon: Early Espresso Faux Suede Trim

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Here is the video!!

Inside of Card

Here are a few more cards made with the This Birthday Piggy stampset...

  

Be sure to join me next week for another Manic Monday 5 minute card!

Adorable Owls - Manic Monday 5 minute card

 

"It's just another Manic Monday!"  

You can make this card in just 5 minutes!

Thanks for joining me for another 5-minute card. Let's try a new technique today.... paper piecing.  We are playing with the Adorable Owls stampset and the Dandy Designs DSP that you can get for FREE during Sale-a-Bration (1/5/23-2/28/23 or while supplies last).  

Stampset: Adorable Owls

DSP: Dandy Designs (cut to 5¼" x 4")
          Country Gingham (scraps)

Cardstock:  Starry Sky (5½" x 8½", scored at 4¼")
                     Basic White (4¾" x 3½")

Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento

Stampin' Blends: Daffodil Delight (eyes)

                             Mango Melody (beak and talons)

                             SU400 or Medium Deep

                             SU800 or Medium Light

                             Crumb Cake (ground)

                             Balmy Blue (sky)
         

Embellishments: 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots

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Here is the video!!

          

*** In the video, I forgot to place the light Crumbcake under the owl for grounding and the light Balmy Blue under the flying owl as the sky.    It seems so simple but it really makes a difference.

Here are some other Adorable Owl cards to check out.

Biggest Wish and Dainty Flowers DSP - Manic Monday

 "It's just another Manic Monday!"  

Thanks for joining me for another quick and easy card that with still deliver the "wow" factor.  This week we are using the Dainty Flowers DSP that you can get for FREE during Sale-a-Bration (1/5/23-2/28/23 or while supplies last).  

This is also my Customer Appreciation card for the next month (1/15/23-2/15/23).  Place an order with me and you will get this card from me as a small token of my appreciation.

 

You will notice that this blog is also part of a Blog Hop---- what is that???  At the bottom of my blog is a list of many other talented stampers that are anxious to show you their cards.  Just click on the next link and "hop" along. But first, let's stamp together!

Stampset: Biggest Wish

DSP: Dainty Flowers (cut to 5¼" x 4")

Cardstock:  Thick Basic White (5½" x 8½", scored at 4¼")
                    Blackberry Bliss (5⅜" x 4⅛")
                    Mossy Meadow (2¾" x 1¾")
                    Basic White (2½" x 1½")

Ink:  Crushed Curry
         Blackberry Bliss

Embellishments: Brushed Brass Butterflies

Here is the video showing how quickly this all goes together!

Follow this link for the convenient shopping list including all the products needed.

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Don't forget to hop on over to the next blog on the list!