Thankful For You

Hi everyone, it's Jenn!  I'm back to share a card with you created for our challenge this week - Sunflower Inspired.

As soon as I saw this challenge, I knew that I would be pulling out my French Country designer paper by Graphic 45. I literally am in love with every single sheet in this paper pad!

I started with a 4.25 x 5.5 card stock base. I distressed the edges of the sunflower paper from the French Country paper pad to add to my card base. Next, using Lattice Rectangles by Spellbinders, and white cardstock, I die-cut a lovely rectangle to stamp my sunflower on. I colored it, and then added a green bling rectangle from the Lattice Rectangles - Nestabling - Blue/Green Rhinestones around the sunflower, and just inside the lattice edges. I added some Mustard Seed Distress Ink around the lattice edges.

For my next layer, I used the opposite side of the sunflower paper, and a slightly dark card stock to create a long rectangle. I glued the pieces together, and then ran them through my Cuttlebug with the Anna Griffin Matelasse embossing folder. I love the weaved appearance you get from this folder. It makes my sunflower appear as if it is poking out over a fence.   

For finishing touches, I used the Teramo Labels from Memory Box, to die-cut a label to stamp my sentiment on. These lovely little label die-cuts are perfect for stamping small sentiments on, and there are two other sets that Beverly carries in the store. I own them all, and will be showcasing more of them at a later date. 

I hope you have enjoyed my card today and feel inspired to join our latest challenge.

If you would like to view the challenge for the week and the rules, click on the Current Challenge label, located on the right side of the page.

Want to plan ahead and join our weekly challenges? Just click on the Challenge Calendar tab, located on the right side of the page. We would love to have you share your creative ideas! You could be our next Classy Cards 'n Such prize winner!

Thanks for stopping by!!! Until next time...

 

Graphic 45 paper pad, French Country

Spellbinders dies, Lattice rectangles

Memory Box dies, Teramo Labels

Anna Griffin EF, Matelasse

Lattice Rectangles - Nestabling - Blue/Green Rhinestones

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Love Deepens

Hello... It's Jennipher with another card for Classy Cards 'n Such. There is nothing that gives me more pleasure than creating a card to tell someone just how much they mean to me. This card clearly does that and it was tons of fun to make!


I started my card with a base of Esse Smooth Pearlized Cocoa cardstock. I distressed the edges of the red polka dot patterned paper from Glitz Designs Happy Travels paper pad. Once the edges were distressed to my satisfaction, I inked them with Pumice Stone Distress Ink. I used the same technique on the red floral patterned paper also from the Happy Travels paper pad and adhered it to a square of red cardstock.


Next, using my Spellbinders Lacey Ovals Die, I cut out a Champagne Reich Shine oval. To this oval, I added the Lacey Ovals Nestabling in Moss Pearl. I have to stop here and tell you a little secret... I've had that Nestabling for awhile but was terrified of using it! I just knew that it would end up being one big sticky mess. Well, I must tell you how wrong I was! It went on like a dream, shaky hands and all. It never lost it's shape or get stuck together like bling I've worked with in the past. If you have not tried Nestabling, you must!


Once I had the Nestabling positioned like I wanted it, I cut out another Lacey Oval and stamped my sentiment on it. Using a sponge tool, I lightly sponged Pumice Stone Distress Ink to the edges of the oval.


For a finishing touch, I added a Prima Calcutta Mini in Seashell. These fabric flowers are such a delight and a new favorite of mine.

Everything on my card (with the exception of the red cardstock and sentiment) can be found in the Classy Cards 'n Such online store. You simply must give some of them a try. What am I saying? You have to try them all!


Supplies:

• Pumice Stone Distress Ink
• Calcutta Minis- Seashell
• Glitz Designs - Happy Travels
• Esse Smooth Pearlized Cocoa
• Champagne Reich Shine
• Lacey Ovals Nestabling-Moss Pearl
• Spellbinders Lacey Ovals

Thanks, Jennipher!   I love your card!!!  Leave Jenn a comment below if you like it too!!  The gold links above will take you to the products in the store.

Have you seen the tutorials from Tim Holtz in the right side bar of this blog?   Just click on the Distress Ink Markers and see how he works his magic with these wonderful pens!

And...we now have not one, but TWO very affordable ways to collect these markers!  All of the markers are now available individually in the Classy Cards shop!   And best of all, they are only $2.99 each!!  Click here to go to the individual marker section.

Or...you can join our Distress Ink Marker Club and get the markers in packages of six markers each until you have collected the entire set!   Details are here!

Or...you can get the entire set and storage canister!  

Thanks for stopping by!!!  Until next time...

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Mother's Day in Pink!!!

Hello everyone!  I needed a Mother's Day card for a friend's mother so I put together this very simple one. . . and because it's for Mother's Day, I used my favorite color pink!, The solid pink mat is cut from the Rose Quartz Paper and the design paper is a piece I had in my collection.  


I cut the Fancy Tags Two from the Rose Quartz Paper and  then added the matching Want2Scrap Nestabling.  These Nestabling elements add so much elegance to any card layout.  


I chose the sentiment from the My Sentiments Exactly Mother's Day rubz.  I added the small butterfly and highlighted it with some Want2Scrap pearls.  The Mini Flourish One was cut from some matching green paper and a small flower was added as an additional embellishment.  

This was very quick and easy to put together, but really makes a very classy looking card! 

Thanks, Linda, for another beautiful card!!  This is one that could be easily transformed into a very feminine birthday card, get well and many more!  Be sure to follow the gold links to find the items in the Classy Cards shop!


Be sure to enter our Graduation challenge to be eligible for a $10 Gift Certificate from the Classy Cards shop!   Click here for details!


Thanks for stopping by!!!  Until next time...

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Debbie's Challenge #5

Classy Cards 'n Such is having a bling challenge, and you all know I love my bling!  So this is one I had a blast with!  

The supplies that I used and can be purchased at Classy Cards are:

Lattice Rectangle Mocha Nestabling
Lattice Rectangles by Spellbinders
Sofia Wishes by Stampavie

Tea Roses Latte by Prima

Cryogen White Cardstock

Other Supplies: Oval Spellbinders, black ink, blue paper, brown paper, double stick tape, glue dots, Copic markers

I started by stamping Sofia Wishes on White Cryogen cardstock.  This is the paper I choose for all of my cards that I color with Copic markers.  You get a really great blend on this paper!

I cut Sofia out using an oval die cut and outlined the cut edges with a brown marker.  I cut out the Lattice Rectangle on blue paper.   I wanted to see how hard this Nestabling might be to use so I had to put it on right then. And guess what??  It was easy, guys!!!  Will I buy more??  That is a big YES!!

I layered the lattice rectangle on brown paper and then back onto blue.  Finally, I added a brown Prima flower in the corner.

Make sure you you stop by the challenge blog and show us your bling!  When you enter your creation in the challenge, you are eligible to win a $10 Gift Certificate from Classy Cards!   Just think of all the bling you could buy with that!   

Thanks!

Debbie 

Thanks, Debbie!  Sofia is so cute!!   Won't you all join us in our challenge??  If you need to stock up on bling, it's on sale this week!!!  Details on bling and more here.

Thanks for stopping by!!!  Until next time...

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Linda's Pink Valentine

Linda is back with a gorgeous Valentine!!!

The Christmas holidays are behind us and it's time to start looking to the new year ahead.  Since the stores are full of things to remind us that Valentine's Day is just around the corner, I decided that my first card of 2012 should be a Valentine card.

Instead of using the traditional red for this card, I chose to go with pink.    If you haven't figured it out by now, pink is one of my favorite colors to use in cardmaking.  I just seem to always be drawn to that color!

I started by matting the card with some Valentine DP from my collection.  I then layered a Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Heart and added the Heart Within My Heart from Cheery Lynn Designs. Don't forget to save the punchouts!  They will work well inside this card, on another card, or the small hearts can be used for confetti! The hearts were cut from the Rose Quartz cardstock.  This Heart Within My Heart die is so versatile that it is great for a Valentine card but would be great for a wedding or engagement card as well.

To add interest to the card front, I used Nestabling Scalloped Heart Pink Pearls and regular pink pearls, both from Want2Scrap.  The saying on the card is from an outline sticker sheet called "Happy Valentine" and the gold outline hearts are from a sticker sheet called "With Love".  I used 1/4 " Scor-Tape to adhere all the layers and the Joy Foam Pads Small to pop up the Heart Within My Heart die.

Beverly has several different Cheery Lynn Designs and Spellbinders heart dies in the Classy Cards 'n Such shop, any of which would be a great addition to your Valentine cards.  Also take a look at the beautiful Want2Scrap pearls and rhinestones she has.  They add so much interest to your cards. 

Thanks, Linda!!!  Click the links above to see the items in the Classy Cards 'n Such shop.

Save some $$ with Classy Valentine Bundle #1 or Classy Valentine Bundle #2!! 

Thanks for stopping by!!!  Until next time...

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Sarah's Shabby Valentine

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and Sarah is starting us off with another great card!

It's not far away, Valentine's Day, that is! And a few months after that will be a popular time for Spring weddings. But before the weddings will come the announcements of engagement, and showers to attend. Oh, so many reasons to make cards for love :-)

That's why, when making this Valentine, I decided to leave off a sentiment and make it so it could be used for a variety of other occasions - all having to do with love!

To start off, I made my base card out of dark brown cardstock. Then, I cut a layer of pink card stock and ran it through my embossing machine using the Hearts Embossing Folder. I sponged some brown ink over the hearts and along the distressed edges of the cardstock.

To create my centerpiece, I started with a Spellbinders Fancy Tags Three die. I die cut it twice: once with the brown cardstock and again with vellum cardstock and adhered the vellum onto the brown. I embellished that with these beautiful coordinating Want2Scrap pearls and added some little flowers. In the centers of the flowers I also added a little bling: these super pretty pink baby rhinestones. In the center of the tag I put one of these pink pearl hearts from the Nestabilities Want2Scrap line of bling (can you tell by now how much I love these?!). And in the middle of that I just added a little puffy heart sticker I found in my stash. I think any little heart would do. I put a couple of patterned paper butterflies on the corners and my card was done. 

I love pink and brown, and I love the shabby look. But most of all, I love cards that can be used for a number of occasions, and this one fits the bill. Come to think of it, it could also be used as a friendship card, or card to your sister, even a "just because I love you" card. What do you think?

I hope I have inspired you to get making some love cards of your own. With all the pretty and romantic items in this store, I am sure you'll have no trouble creating them at all!

Wishing you many blessings,

Sarah

And just in time for Valentine's cards...Romantic Sentiments from JustRite...a variety of sentiments for lots of those love occasions!  Click the gold links to go to the item in the shop.

Thanks for stopping by!!!  Until next time...

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A Trio of Cards from Sarah

Sarah has a beautiful trio of cards to share today!   She has shared lots of wonderful pictures so that you can easily see what she has done.  Enjoy...

Hello and Happy New Year!

I have a little "bonus" in my creation for you today. Instead of just one card, I have three to share with you! It is a trio of cards that work well as a set. I think they would make a wonderful gift. You could just add a few envelopes and maybe stamp a pretty flourish or baroque pattern on the flaps - or even line the flaps with the same patterned paper as the card. Then just tie them up with some lovely ribbon, tulle or raffia and voila! You have a nice handmade gift for someone special!

I actually started out intending to make just one card using these Spring Market, Yacht Club & Country Estate papers by Webster's Pages, but when I finished it, I realized it would be really easy to incorporate pretty much everything I did onto more cards using a variety of the paper patterns. So... I did a couple more and soon had my set of three. I love how they turned out, and plan on making more as gift sets. And just wait until you see how easy these cards are to make!

All you have to do is start with a cardstock base card made from any coordinating color to the pattern paper you choose from these wonderful Spring Market papers designs. Then, choose another layer of cardstock in a complimentary color to go on top of it. Next, cut one of the pattern papers down to size to adhere it to that. I also added some lace ribbons and trims- Ecru Delight; Ivory Cotton Teardrop and Black Elegance. They all work so well with all of the Webster's Pages combo pack papers.

Now for the fun of adding the other embellishments! I used Spellbinder's Fancy Tags Three dies to die cut some vellum card stock. Then, I stamped and embossed my sentiments on the vellum tags. Over the vellum, I adhered this awesome coordinating Want2Scrap Nestabling. It comes in a variety of colored pearls and rhinestones, and all you do is peel and stick them! And the great thing with putting them over vellum is that you can use glue dots on the vellum right behind the bling and the adhesive won't show through!

For a little added touch of elegance, I punched out a few butterflies and dipped them in some shimmery glitter and scattered them on the cards. But you could use a variety of things like birds, flowers, etc. 

And that is it! Fast, easy and so pretty. I love simple but elegant gifts that I can make which I know my recipient will be "wowed" by ;-)

I hope you like my card set and that this has inspired you to make some cards of your own using the awesome papers and embellishments here at Classy Cards 'n Such. 

Wishing you many blessings for the New Year,

 

Sarah

 

Thanks, Sarah for a lovely gift idea!!! 

 

If you have any questions about these cards or any others, please feel free to email me at beverly@classycardsnsuch.com.  No question is too simple and I'm happy to help you whenever I can!  Cardmaking is a fun and creative endeavor for the Design Team and me and we want to help you enjoy it too!

 

Click on the gold links above to purchase these items and much more in the Classy Cards 'n Such online shop.

 

Thanks for stopping by!!!  Until next time...

 

 

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