Easy Easel Calendars with Sticky Notes

Wow!!! I can't believe that 2025 is right around the corner.  They say that life is like a roll of toilet paper.... the closer you are to the end, the faster it goes.  I am  hoping I am nowhere near the end (I still have too many stamping projects to do) but it sure is going fast!  

Let me introduce you to the easiest desktop calendar/sticky note easel this side of the Mississippi!  I even taught this in one of my Sip and Stamps here in central PA. They loved it.  And imagine the gifts you can make.  The design is so versatile.  Just change out the stampset based upon your recipient.  Got a motorcycle enthusiast?? Use the "Legendary Ride" stampset.  Got a crafty friend??  Use the "Crafting with You" stampset. Need any help with ideas?? Just shoot me an email at CardZenByJen@yahoo.com.  I love a good challenge!

**As you will hear in the video, if you are using a tear-off calendar, do not make your sentiment seasonal.  Meaning, no merry Christmas or autumnal scenes. It will be on their desk or counter year-round so you want it to be something they can look at every day.  

I have loved making this calendar over the years and I know you will too!

Items Used:

    2¼" x 3" tear-off calendar

    3" x 3" sticky notes

    Unbounded Love Stamps and Dies

    Unbounded Beauty 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper

Inks:

    Calypso Coral Stampin' Pad

    

Paper/Dimensions:

    Peach Pie cardstock: 4¼" x 11", scored at 2¾" and 5½";  4¼" x 5½"

    Calypso Coral Cardstock: 2¼" x 3¼"; 3¼" x 3¼"

    Unbounded Beauty DSP: 4" x 5¼" (x 2)

    Basic White Cardstock: scrap for die cut

Here is a quick video showing how it all comes together.  Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don't miss anything!

Here are the other calendars shown in the video.  I would love to see what you make!

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Fractured Card Technique - Part #3

 Fractured Card #3

Welcome back to my 3rd and final version of the fractured card technique.  This is, by far, my favorite.  The possibilities are endless.  And it looks like you spent hours on it... when it was just about 30 minutes. 

Couple this technique with the new More Than Autumn stampset and dies from Stampin' Up! and you have the ultimate question..... ARE YOU TEAM APPLE OR TEAM PUMPKIN? 

Let's get to work!  You can shop for all the items used by clicking HERE. 

Items Used:

    More Than Autumn stampset/ dies

    Polka Dot Trim

    Wink of Stella Glitter Brush

    Ruler and Pencil

    Adhesive Sheet

Inks:

    Tuxedo Black Memento

    Smokey Slate

    Stampin' Blends: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie

    

Paper/Dimensions:

   Cajun Craze cardstock: 5½" x 8½", scored at 4¼"; 2¾" x ¾"

   Basic Beige cardstock: 4" x 5¼"

   Crumbcake cardstock: 1½" x 1½"   

   Basic White cardstock: 3½" x 4¾";  scrap for die cuts

  

I created a video showing how easy this comes together! 

I would love to know which method of the fractured card technique you like the most!  

Fractured Card Technique - Part 2

 Fractured Card #2

Welcome back to my series of fractured cards! This is by-far the easiest of the three!  This method lets the beautiful paper to all the hard work.  Just pick the patterned paper that works best for you!

Items Used:

    Thoughtful Wishes Dies

    

Paper/Dimensions:

   Mossy Meadow cardstock: 5½" x 8½", scored at 4¼" ; ¼" strips (x4)

   Old Olive cardstock: 1½" x 1½"

   Blackberry Bliss: 4" x 2"

   Meandering Meadows DSP: 4" x 5¼"; 4¾" x 1 "

Here is the video showing how easy it is!

Just use any beautiful background paper you have laying around!

Be sure to check back for the Fractured Card #3 - it is a showstopper!!!

Fractured Card Technique - Part 1

 

Fractured Card #1

This technique appears daunting, but trust me, it is easy.  In my 3-part series, I am going to show you 3 different ways to create these masterpieces.  

If I can do this, anyone can.  Let's start by getting our supplies together and our paper cut.  

Items Used:

    So Sincere stampset

    Autumn Leaves dies

Inks:

    Cajun Craze 

Paper/Dimensions:

   Early Espresso cardstock: 5½" x 8½", scored at 4¼" ; ¼" strips (x4)

   Basic White cardstock: 4" x 5¼"

   Cajun Craze cardstock: 2" x 2"

   Very Vanilla cardstock: scrap for die cut

   Country Woods DSP: 2¼" x 2¾" (x2)

   Unbounded Beauty DSP: 2½" x 4" (x2)

   Oxidized Copper Specialty Paper: 3" x 5"

Need some supplies?  Get everything you need to make this card added to your cart by CLICKING HERE!

Now that you have your paper ready, let's put it all together!  Watch the video to see how the magic happens.  Once you get the "gist", you will be making this card for every theme and occasion! It really is easier than you think!

Be sure to fold/curl those leaves to get a crisp 3D image!

Be on the look out for the second way to create these "fractured" cards!! Coming soon!

Harry Potter Themes Book Treat Boxes

 

Check out how easy it is to cover these book box treats with patterned paper.  They are a blank canvas just waiting for you to transform them into your masterpiece with just a little "hocus pocus"!

Want to get your hands on these book boxes before they disappear???  Just click here!

Here is the link to the video (s).  The first video ended too soon due to an incoming call... Yep, one of those days!

Video #1

Video #2

Grab a pack of treat boxes today for your favorite muggles!

Fluffiest Friends and the Book Binding Fun Fold

 

Join me as we create this adorable bear card using the Book Binding Technique and the Fluffiest Friends stampset.  You will be able to replicate this fun fold over and over using your favorite stampsets!

Items Used:

Fluffiest Friends stampset

Bee My Valentine stampset

Everyday Details Dies

Inks:

    Memento Tuxedo Black

    Stampin' Blends Markers: SU 200, SU 600, SU 700; Real Red, Daffodil Delight

Paper/Dimensions:

   Sweet Sorbet Cardstock: 4¼" x 11", scored at 4¼" and 5½"

   Daffodil Delight Cardstock: strip ½" x 5"

   Basic White Cardstock: 4" x 4" (inside); scrap for circle die

   Bee Mine DSP: 4" x 4"; 1" x 4"

Watch the video to see how easy this is!

As promised, here are the pics showing how to color your bear:

Looking for more inspiration??   Check out these cards using the same design.

The possibilities are endless!  I can't wait to see what you create.

 Spotlight on Nature

If you have followed my past designs you have probably caught on that I have two favorite Stampin' Up! color combinations: Night of Navy/Pool Party and Pumpkin Pie/any pink.... any!!  So it is no big surprise that I am combining the Pumpkin Pie and the new SU color Pretty in Pink for today's creation. 

The Spotlight on Nature dies can be used for any stamp set, any design since they are not directly related to the images in the coordinating stamp set.  They are decorative circles that offer such great versatility.  I love when I can buy something and can use it for so many projects. 

And the inside becomes and added surprise!

Items Used:

Spotlight on Nature stamp set

Spotlight on Nature Dies

Stampin' Blends: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink

Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels

Inks:

    Memento Tuxedo Black

    

Paper/Dimensions:

   Pretty in Pink Cardstock: 7" x 4¼", scored at 5½" ; 1½" x 4¼"

   2024-2026 InColor DSP: 1¼" x 4" (x 2)

   Basic White Cardstock: 4" x 4" (x 2); 3½" x 3½"

   Pumpkin Pie Cardstock: 4" x 4" (x 2)

I created a link that has everything you need to make this card in one convenient click.  Click HERE and you will have the opportunity to remove anything  from the cart that you already have on hand. 

Cutting the dies is what takes the most time on this card. ( I did this design for a Sip and Stamp and did A LOT of die cutting to prep!!!)   But after that, it all comes together so beautifully,  Check out the video instructions:

Seaside Wishes ~ Twisted Easel Card

 Welcome to the beach!

I'm hanging in Cape May, NJ this week as my husband attends some work-related conferences.

Have you seen the Seaside Wishes bundle from the new Stampin' Up! catalog?? Where else can I sit and create while watching the dolphins play in the ocean??  This was the perfect time to make some "beachy" cards and I love the simple elegance that the Twisted Easel Card brings to any theme.   Let me show you how easy it is to create this fun fold!

The Seaside Wishes bundle contains the stampset,
dies AND an embossing folder.  All this for just $47.50
(take an additional 10% off if you order before 6/30/2024).
JUST CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR MORE INFO

Supplies:

       

St  Stamp Set: Seaside Wishes (163494)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Summer Splash (163797); Basic Beige (164511); Basic White (159276); Country Woods 12” x 12” DSP (163393)

·       Stamp Pads: Crumb Cake(147116); Pecan Pie (161665)

·       Tools: Seaside Wishes Hybrid Embossing Folder (163497)

·       Miscellaneous: Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine (149653)

 

Measurements:

Summer Splash CS: 9½” x 4”, scored at 4”, scrap

·       Basic Beige CS: 3¾” x 3¾” (x 2), scrap

·       Country Woods DSP: (Blue piece) 3¾” x 3¾”, (Wood plank) 3¾” x 1¼”

·       Basic White CS: scrap

Instructions:

 

• Score the Summer Splash CS at 4”, then score the 4” x 4” flap diagonally.

(shown on Basic White cardstock so you can see the score lines)

•     Cut one piece of Basic Beige diagonally. Stamp the sand in Crumb Cake ink then adhere to either side of the diagonal scoreline.

3.    

•     Cut the blue piece of Country Woods DSP diagonally. Tear the DSP to expose the white. Adhere to either side of the diagonal scoreline, over the stamped Basic Beige CS.

•      On Basic Beige CS scrap, stamp the sand dollar in Crumb Cake ink and stamp the large and small starfish in Pecan Pie ink. Die cut all, then emboss the sand dollar. Die cut the other shell from the Basic White CS scrap. Die cut the seaweed from the Summer Splash CS.

•      Adhere the shell, the seaweed and sand dollar to the lower half of the diagonal scoreline. Add the large starfish with the mini Stampin’ dimensional.

•      Stamp the sand on the second piece of Basic Beige CS with Crumb Cake ink and add your sentiment in Pecan Pie ink. Adhere to the inside, along the left side. Adhere the strip of Country Woods DSP along the right side.

•      Add the small starfish using the mini Stampin’ dimensional so that it will prop the diagonal flap up.

Here are a few more Twisted Easel Cards using the "Everyday Details" stampset!

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Layering Florals ~ Manic Monday 5 Minute Card

 It's just another Manic Monday!

Grab your supplies and we'll make this in just 5 minutes!

The Layering Florals 3D Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up!® is truly the star of the show.  The images are so details and deep that they jump off the paper.  Add some simple punches and you have a quick, easy and elegant card for any occasion.  Let's get our supplies together!

Items Used:

 Layering Florals 3D Embossing Folder

Heartfelt Hexagon Stamp Set

Hexagon Punch

Boughs Punch

Any White Ribbon

Pretty In Pink Stampin' Blends marker

Blending Brush

Inks:

    Pretty in Pink 

    Shaded Spruce

    Berry Burst

** In the video I told you we would use Shy Shamrock..... just kidding!!!

    

Paper/Dimensions:

   Pretty in Pink: 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼" 

    Shy Shamrock Cardstock : 4⅛" x 5⅜" plus scrap

    Basic White Cardstock: 4" x 5¼" plus scrap

    Shaded Spruce Cardstock: scrap

I am not going to lie, this was not one of my best videos, but the card is so fun and easy, I didn't want to delete it!  I will look back at it in 5 years and shake my head, I hope.

Check out the video here:

                            

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

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