Card Zen by Jen : December 2024

Latte Love Gatefold Card

This has been one of my all-time favorite suites from Stampin' Up!® not just because I am a coffee lover, but because of the endless possibilities between the stamp set, dies and paper. The Latte Love stampset will always be on my shelf. If it is not on yours yet, don't delay. It is currently on the "Last Chance" list so once it sells out, it is gone. And it is currently on sale..... you heard me, on sale!

Items Used:

Latte Love Stamp Set

A Little Latte 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper

Polka Dot Trim

Natural Tones Linen Thread

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends

Inks:

Night of Navy

Pecan Pie

Paper/Dimensions:

Early Espresso cardstock: 8½" x 5½", scored at 2⅛" from each side (see video)

Pecan Pie Cardstock: 1⅞" x 5¼" (x2); 2¾" x 3¾"

A Little Latte DSP: 1¾" x 5⅛" (x 2) ; 3½" x 1"

Basic White Cardstock: 2½" x 3½" ; 3½" x 4¾"

Check out this quick video showing how it all comes together.

Here is another gatefold card using the Latte Love!

Ready to get your own Latte Love?? CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Latte Love - Using up Strips

The Latte Love stamp set is near and dear to my heart. My husband jokes that you shouldn't talk to me until I have had at least two, maybe three, cups of coffee!

The Latte Love stamp set and dies and the A Little Latte Designer Series Paper creates such easy, beautiful cards!

Items Used:

Latte Love Stamp Set and Dies

A Little Latte 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper

Peach Pie Stampin' Blends

Inks:

Calypso Coral

Pecan Pie

Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper/Dimensions:

Early Espresso cardstock: 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼"; 3¼" x 4¼"

A Little Latte DSP: 4" x 5¼"; 3½" x 1"; random strips ½" wide

Basic White Cardstock: 3" x 4" ; 3½" x 4¾"; scrap for die cut and sentiment

Here is the quick video showing how it all comes together!!

Come shop with me and get your Latte Love today!! SHOP HERE

Here are a few more Latte Love cards for you!

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)