Cutest Crew

 Another Manic Monday 5 Minute Card!!!! 

Maybe you are "Team Cat"...

Or maybe you are "Team Dog"....

The animals in the Cutest Crew stampset from Stampin' Up! are absolutely adorable! 

Personally, I am Team Dog.  If I say differently, my yellow lab, Xena, may poo in my shoe! 

This card is super easy, just a lot of coloring.  But the Stampin' Blends make that easy too!

Click HERE to download the PDF tutorial showing all the supplies, measurements and directions.  

You can access the quick video here: 

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Here is another alternative using the same design.  This time, color was applied using a blending brush.  The dogs/cats were die cut then adhered to the card front.

Ready to add this stampset and dies to your collection?  Click HERE to shop with me!

 

Lovely Arrangements

 Welcome back!!     

We made this card for a recent Sip and Stamp and it was very popular. It has two of my favorite elements- it's easy and elegant!!  The basic design is so versatile and can be used with just about anything! The Lovely Arrangements stampset, dies and the Lovely Blossoms paper all come together seamlessly.  Below is written instructions as well as a video to help get your creativity moving!

Items Used: (Shop now.)

•        Stamp Set: Lovely Arrangements
•      Card Stock (CS) and Paper: Petal Pink CS; Basic White CS; Old Olive CS; Lovely   Blossoms Designer Series Paper (DSP)
•       Stamp Pads: Night of Navy
•       Tools: Lovely Arrangement Dies; Stampin’ Blends (Old Olive and Petal Pink)
•       Miscellaneous: Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels (only because I couldn’t find my Moody  Palette Glassy Dots!!)

 

Measurements:

•  Petal Pink CS: 9” x 4¼” scored at 3½”; scrap for die cut
• Basic White CS: 3¼” x 4” (inside); scrap to die cut flowers
• Old Olive CS: scrap for leaves
• Lovely Blossoms DSP #1: 3¼” x 4”
• Lovely Blossoms DSP #2: 1¾” x 4

 

Instructions: (Download the project sheet.)

•  Score the Petal Pink CS at 3½” to form the shorter front of the cardbase.

• Adhere the Lovely Blossoms DSP #1 (Navy blue print) to the left side of the cardfront. Adhere the Lovely Blossoms DSP #2 (Old Olive print) to the right side.

•  Using Night of Navy ink, stamp the flowers on the Basic White CS.  Die cut the flowers, leaves and oval for the sentiment.

• Add some Petal Pink to the flowers using the Stampin’ Blend marker. Adhere the smaller flowers to the upper and lower edge first. Adhere the large flower with a dimensional. *Be careful to not glue your card shut!!* Don't laugh- it has happened!

• Adhere the leaves. Then stamp your sentiment on the Petal Pink CS die cut and adhere with dimensionals.

• Stamp the flower on the corner of the Basic White CS inside piece, then adhere along the left of the inside.

• Since my Moody Palette Glossy Dots are missing…… I had to use my Old Olive Blend marker to color my pearls!!

Okay, not a fan of written instructions?? Me either! Here is a video to help.

Now take a look at what happens when you make it "portrait" mode.

I hope you enjoyed this card as much as I did.  Thanks for joining me.  Feel free to join my FB group "Stamping with Card Zen by Jen" so you are sure to not miss out on anything!  FOMO is a real thing!! 

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! 

Please be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and if you really don't want to miss out on anything, head over to my facebook group, Stamping with Card Zen by Jen.  Just knock on the door and I'll be sure to let you in! 

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!

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