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

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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!