Simply Pretty

Hello Classy Friends, Diane here with you today! As I sit here and write this I am leaving for vacation today

so I had to get my card sample in early.

With our challenge this week being 1-2-3...meaning use 1 of something, 2 of something, and 3 of something, it couldn't have been a more perfect challenge for me...very easy.

Which brings me to my simply pretty card. Don't you love it when you can just pick up a few simple supplies you have purchased from Classy Cards 'n Such and still put together a very pretty card.

I started my card using a beautiful paper, Stardream Serpentine Pearlized Metallic. I love these metallic papers, as I think it gives an elegant look and even more so when you use an embossing folder like I did.

The embossing folder I used is Anna Griffin Matelasse . I love the background of this one!

Now for the challenge! I used 1 die cut  Joy Crafts Billie's Circle. 2 embellishments the ribbon and the cute resin  Whimsy Heart - Yellow, and 3 butterflies cut with Joy Crafts Fantasy Butterflies. Like I said, "Simply Pretty"!

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TPC, Stardream Serpentine Pearlized Metallic

Anna Griffin EF, Matelasse

Joy! Crafts die, Bille's Circle

Joy! Crafts die, Fantasy Butterflies

WP Resin Pretties, Whimsy Hearts - Yellow

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He Has Made Everything Beautiful

Hi, it's Joy!

Today, Beverly, owner of Classy Cards 'n Such challenged us to make a card with a border. We would love to see what you do with this challenge.

Read all the details and link your project.  There will be a prize for the winner of the challenge!

I really like the way my card turned out.

Stamps - Cast All Your Cares

Die - Decorative Labels Eight

Ribbon - Seam Binding

Button - Medallion Sparklers, on sale 
Joy! Foam Pads, Large 

Starting out with a white card for my base, I used the border stamp from JustRite Cast All Your Cares stamp set. I then grabbed my markers to color in the border. The stamp set is compatible with Spellbinders S4-301 Labels Sixteen and Edgeabilities E8-002 Classic Bracket.

I also used my marker to color the Seam Binding and wrapped it around my card to make the bow. Added a
Medallion Sparklers designer button, by Webster's Pages, for a little sparkle in the center of the bow.

The sentiment also comes from the JustRite Cast All Your Cares stamp set. Once I stamped it on my cardstock, then I used the Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight for the die cut. I also used the Joy! Foam Pads, Large, to give some dimension to the card.

The last step was to attach a cute butterfly and done! 

Thanks for looking at my card. Have a HAPPY stamping day!

Love the colors! Your card is so pretty! Thanks Joy! 

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You can find all of the details about the challenge in this post.  Join the fun, won't you??

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Friendship

Hello crafty friends! Karen here, and wanted to say thanks so much for having me as a Guest Designer this summer at the Classy Cards 'n Such blog.   Here is a sweet little card I made using more of the amazing supplies found at Classy Cards 'n Such. 

The patterned papers I used are from a 6x6 Webster's Pages Paper Pack called the Spring Market, Country Estate Collection.  These gorgeous papers are two-sided and are super versatile.  I machine stitched the two papers together, and then cut a journaling spot out of cream cardstock using a Spellbinders Labels Eighteen die cut.

The sentiment I used is a My Sentiments Exactly rub-on from the Friends Rubz Collection. 

Near the bottom of the card, you will see a row of trims including Irridescent White Flowers which runs right along side the Chalk White Seam Binding.

I ran the seam binding through a lovely Circle Ribbon Slide for that extra touch of sparkle!  These ribbon slides are such an elegant touch for your cards and layouts.

There are so many great products in the Classy Cards 'n Such store for you to see, and I hope you enjoy browsing. 

Have a blessed week.

A very pretty card! Thanks Karen!!

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Don't Throw Out Your Scraps!!

 Hi everyone!  It's Karen posting today. One tip I'd like to share with you all is "Don't Throw Out Your Scraps"!!  By saving the little pieces left over from making cards and projects, you can create all sorts of things.  I made this card using little end pieces and left-overs from several of the cards I've made recently.  

The base patterned paper is from the Webster's Pages Spring Market Collection.  All the other little pieces are from this same collection and the Simple Stories Summer Fresh Paper Pad.  I pieced them all together and machine stitched them to the base.  Each piece is inked with the Tim Holtz Distress Inks in either Barn Door Red or Bundled Sage.  

The sentiment I used is a rub-on from the My Sentiments Exactly Friends Set.  I tied some baker's twine into a few coordinating buttons, and adhered them to my card using 1/8" Scor-Tape which works perfectly for safely securing embellishments.  I stapled a small piece of the Natural Trim to the side of the card, and also sewed down a piece of the darling Trendy Tape in Polka Dot Red.  

I hope you'll take some time today to check out all the darling supplies available at Classy Cards 'n Such.  Have a great day!

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Lightens My Heart

Welcome back to the Classy Cards 'n Such Blog!  I hope you're all enjoying your summer, and that you're keeping cool, and finding plenty of time for crafting.  

I'd like to share another card with you all that I made using some more of the luscious supplies found at Classy Cards 'n Such.  I started out with several different patterned papers from the Webster's Pages Spring Market Combo Pack.  There are SO many lovely patterns in this collection, and each sheet is double-sided giving you even more options at a great price.  

I machine stitched my papers together and used the yellow patterned paper to create a journaling spot with the gorgeous French Pastry Doily Die from Cheery Lynn Designs.  I inked the doily and the edges of my papers with the Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Barn Door Red (LOVE these ink pads, and they're on clearance!!!).  

The sentiment atop the doily/journaling spot is a rub-on from the Friends Set by My Sentiments Exactly - these rub-ons are wonderful and SO easy to use.  I made my bow using Seam Binding that is dyed yellow.  On top of the bow, you will see the sweet little Zva Creative mini paper rose buds in both Classic Red and White.  

You will also see a pretty LeCreme Finesse Pearl Swirl, and what I really love about this item is that you can cut off small pieces of it (as I did here) to get more than one use out of each packet.  Now that's a great deal!  

You will find a lot of products at Classy Cards 'n Such that are sold at a great low price, and can be stretched to use on several different projects.  Enjoy creating, and enjoy your summer!

Thanks, Karen, for a cute card that anyone would love to receive!

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Sweet Pink Birthday card

It's Karen posting today.  Well, if I do say so myself.....this turned out beautiful!  Just look at these GORGEOUS papers and embellishments from Classy Cards 'n Such! 

I started with two different patterned papers from the Webster's Pages Spring Market Collection.  The combination of the red gingham and the pink floral is just lovely together.  Next, I used the Spellbinders Labels Eighteen Die-Cut to make a journaling mat.  The birthday sentiment on that mat is a rub-on from the Inspirational Birthday Rubz set.  These rub-ons are priced at just $3 and have several great sentiments on each sheet.  

I embellished the sentiment with some of the love mini rose buds from Zva Creative in Classic Red, Soft Olive and White. I also added a small bow made with a length of Chalk White Seam Binding as well as one of the gorgeous White Pearl Swirls for that elegant touch I was trying to achieve.  All the lovely products at Classy Cards 'n Such make it easy to create beautiful cards and layouts.

Happy crafting!

Such a sweet card, Karen!  Thanks!!

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Pin to Win WINNERS!!! Thanks

Congratulations to Kathy J from California and Marie K from Nebraska on winning a $25 gift certificate each in the Pin to Win contest!

Thanks to everyone who played along!!   We will probably do this again in a few months and YOU could be a winner!!

It's Steph here today with a Thank You card.   With the right papers, it's easy to create a simple, yet fabulous card.

I started with some awesome Pearlized Cocoa Cardstock.  I'll be honest, the paper is even more gorgeous in real life.  Using this as the base of my card, I added a sheet of roses from Ladies, Gents and Trendsetters by Webster's Pages around which I tied some yellow Doodle Twine.

I stamped the sentiment from Antique Lantern Pre-Cut set from Heartfelt Creations onto Pearlized Cocoa Cardstock and then matted it with Stardream Rose Quartz cardstock.  I adhered the sentiment to the card front with Joy Foam Adhesives for some additional dimension.

So pretty!!!  Thanks, Steph!

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Sending Love to You

Good morning! Steph here with another card using these awesome papers from Webster's Pages - Ladies & Gents Trendsetters paper pack.  I really wanted to focus on the beauty and uniqueness of these papers so I kept the card fairly simple.   Because of the touches of gold in these papers, I used Super Gold Metallic paper for the card base, layering the papers on top.

The sentiment is from JustRite Stampers Hugs & Kisses Sentiments.   Since these stamps are clear, it's easy to place them exactly where you want them.  As  I wanted to use Spellbinder's Fancy Tags, which I also die cut from these papers, I die cut the tag first then stamped the sentiment perfectly across the tag.

Wouldn't this be a cute Father's Day card?  There aren't many Ladies, Gents and Trendsetters paper pads left and they won't be re-stocked once sold out, so get yours today!  Thanks, Steph!

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Sympathy, NEW Cheery Lynn release is here!

Good morning, Steph here today with a sympathy card. Unfortunately, as we get older, there will come a time when we need to send a number of sympathy cards.   I selected  papers from the Webster's Pages Ladies and Gents paper pad.  This 6" x 6" collection is full of rich as well as muted color tones and many different designs.  

I tied some Ivory Cotton Teardrop Lace around the center of the card and then tied yellow Doodle Twine around the Lace.

Using JustRite's With Sympathy stamp set, I stamped the sentiment and then die cut it using Spellbinders Nested Oval Medallion Dies.  I die cut a larger mat from cardstock for the sentiment and added it to the card front using Joy Foam Adhesives for dimension. 

Thanks, Steph for a beautiful sympathy card!

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