So Glad You're My Friend

This is Pati's last card for this guest design team term.   Here's what she has to say...

This is a quick and simple card, one that you can whip up in a flash.  It would work for any occasion, just change the sentiment. Perfect for birthday, get well, congratulations, change the color too and make it a wedding card.  Change the colors to red and green and wa' la' a perfect Christmas card.  Many ways to change this to fit your needs.

Pati Olson
http://shabbypati.blogspot.com

Recipe 
Cardstock:  Bazzill Leap Frog
Paper:  Stash scraps
Background Doily: Cheery Lynn Canadian Kaleidoscope Doily
Sentiment Background: Spellbinders Lacey Circles but would work really well with Spellbinders Lacey Ovals turned sideways or Spellbinders Teardrop Circles.
Leaf Flourish: an old one from my stash but you could use the Fanciful Flourish from Classy Cards 'n Such or even the Tropical Flourish also from Classy Cards 'n Such
Pearls: from stash
Ribbon: Wide double sided satin from School Adventures.
Flower: I made this from Tissue Paper flower punch outs secured with a brad and squished.

So many ways you can make this simple little card! Be sure and check out Classy Cards 'n Such.  They have lots of new must have "Toys" to play with.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Thanks, Pati!!!   You have inspired us and we hope to see you back soon!

The current Classy Cards 'n Such design team call closes on Sunday.   You can find all of the details here.    Please be sure to apply if you are interested.

New Cheery Lynn diecuts arrived today!  Check out all of the Cheery Lynn designs including including the new arrivals here.  Get yours now!

I've also add a Clearance section to the shop.   You can find some wonderful bargains there!   Take advantage of great deals now!

Be sure to enter your creations for this week's Shabby Tea Room Challenge sponsored by Classy Cards 'n Such on the Shabby Tea Room blog and on this post to be eligible for blog candy from each blog!!

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

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Bird Sanctuary Birthday

I made this card for Mom's birthday last week. It's a little different than I usually make, Mom and I both liked it and I hope you do too!

I made the card base using Reich Shine Champagne specialty paper.   It's really beautiful and shimmery!  I used the Curious Translucents Plum Iridescent for the mat and embossed it with the Scrollworks Crafts Too! embossing folder.   I also cut the bird cage which is from the Spellbinders Bird Sanctuary set from the same paper and embossed it as well with Scrollworks. 

One of the Mini Exotic Butterflies is cut from the same paper and the other from Stardream Chiara Coral.  Both of the butterfly bodies are embellished with Baby Pearls - White .  The bird cage is mounted onto Spellbinders Teardrop Circles also cut from Stardream Chiara Coral.   I finished it with a flower from the Ceylon Garden collection, Finesse Swirls - Brown Rhinestones, and added a strip of Butterfly Borders to the top and bottom.

For the inside of the card, I cut the bird from the Bird Sanctuary set from Curious Translucents Plum Iridescent and set him atop the Fancy Tag on which I used a Happy Birthday sentiment from the Birthday Rubz and embellished with Baby Pearls - White.  Foam dots are used to add dimension on both the front and inside of the card.

Front

Inside

I've just added a Clearance section to the Classy Cards 'n Such online shop where you will find some great bargains!   Keep an eye out for future bargains too!

I've ordered several new items from the latest Cheery Lynn release.   I expect them to arrive in the next day or so.   You can see them all here.   The new dies are marked Pre-order until they arrive.   I don't think they will last long, so order yours now!

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

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The Shabby Tea Room Challenge

Classy Cards 'n Such is pleased to be the sponsor of this week's challenge at The Shabby Tea Room!   Each of the six regular design team members chose products from the Classy Cards 'n Such online shop and used those products to make their sample cards for this week's theme which is Pumpkin Garden!

If you would like to play along, you can enter your card on The Shabby Tea Room blog where the winner will win blog candy from Classy Cards AND enter it on this post to have another chance to win blog candy from Classy Cards!   What a deal!  Be sure to read the rules on The Shabby Tea Room site.

I'm looking forward to seeing your creations!   Good luck to all!!!

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Italian Flourish Birthday

I finished this birthday card for a friend this morning.  I stamped the JustRite image on Champagne Reich Shine paper and cut the Italian Flourish (using the large Cuttlehug) from the same paper.   The other papers are from my stash.  The flowers are colored with Copics.  This was my first stickpin to make.  I don't know why I haven't made one before...so easy!

The Mini Exotic Butterfly's flight trail was made from a small piece of Finesse Swirls -White Pearls.  The bow is made from shimmery Sheer Asiana Light Pink ribbon.  The card is finished with Pink Pearls in opposite corners and a frame of silver lines.

Beverly

 There are new Cheery Lynn items in the Classy Cards 'n Such online shop this week!

• Polynesian Sails Oval - Another gorgeous doily die with a bonus circle die in the center!  Can't wait to try this one!!
• Lace Rose and Flourishes - A beautiful border die!  This die is perfect for scrapbooking, but I can see several possibilities for a beautiful card, too!   Even though it is a little over 9" long, I think it will be easy-peasy to use on a card with a little manipulation here and there.
• Crafter's Tools - Must have tools!  There are five tools in the kit - one piercing tool and four other pics - all at different angles! Great for cleaning intricate dies, positioning glued pieces, outline stickers or the tiny foam pads needed for the 3D Art!

There are new embellishment assortments  - Silhouette Assortment #2 and Whimsy Hearts - mini assortment - as well as several new lace and trim choices!

 

Select Spellbinders, including Doily Motifs, Classic Rectangles, Big Scalloped Ovals, Large and Big Scalloped Ovals Small, are 25% off and both Vellum and Diecut kits are 20% off.  No promo code needed!

All Rubz are on sale for the month of October!   These are high quality rub-ons with great fonts and sayings for just about any occasion.   These are so handy for a quick card!   Enter promo code OCT15 (no spaces) at checkout for a 15% discount.  Stock up now!

FREE SHIPPING

• All Cheery Lynn and Scor-Pal products totaling $50 or more SHIP FREE!   These orders must contain only free shipping items.  Domestic orders only. Full details at checkout.
• All domestic orders of $75 or more SHIP FREE - any combination of products is allowed.   Enter promo code FREESHIP (no spaces) at checkout.
• No other discounts apply with FREE SHIPPING

Be sure to join the Classy Cards 'n Such Yahoo group to receive exclusive weekly discounts as well as a one-time 20% off code for an order of your choice! 

 

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

 

 

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Design Team Call!!!

It's time to search for new design team members.   Pati and Jennipher have done an excellent job these past few months.   Jennipher will be remaining on the design team, but Pati will be taking a break for now.   She will be missed and we hope to see her back soon!

Meanwhile, the design team call was published tonight here.  Lots of talented folks visit Classy Cards 'n Such and I hope you will apply if you are interested!   Please take a look!

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

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O Christmas Tree

Here's another one of Jennipher's great Christmas cards!   Enjoy...

Hello Everyone,

It's Jennipher and I want to share with you my latest card made with fabulous products from Classy Cards 'n Such. I started my card by making the base with Stardream Emerald cardstock. This is a really beautiful and shimmery cardstock. It is so hard to describe the color and it's just so much more beautiful in real life. Next, I added various layers of patterned papers from the Collection Combo Pack - Waiting for Santa & Sweet Season  by Webster's Pages. Love, love this collection! You simply must buy it!

Using my Lacey Ovals  dies from Spellbinders, I cut out one large oval and one smaller one. For the larger one I usedCurious Translucents - Plum Iridescent specialty paper. This paper is so unique because it is a shimmery plum on the front and a matte burgundy on the back. I used the shimmery plum side. On the smaller oval I stamped a Christmas Tree Image from Verve Stamps.

Using a Fancy Tags die from Spellbinders I cut out a label to stamp my sentiment on. I added a line of rhinestones that are comparable to Want 2 Scrap's Purple Rhinestones.

I finished it off with a beautifully layered flower from Prima's Flowershop - De Soie Collection . I rarely make a card without a little distressing so, all the edges of the papers are inked with Black Soot Distress Ink from Tim Holtz. 

Stop by Classy Cards 'n Such and grab up some of this wonderful products I've used today. I guarantee you'll love them! While there, be sure to use my discount code to take 10% off your order: JENNIPHER-10. 

O Christmas Tree
http://jennipherlowery.com

Supplies:
Stardream Emerald Cardstock

Webster's Pages Waiting for Santa

Spellbinders Lacey Ovals, Fancy Tags

Curious Translucents-Plum Iridescent

Purple Rhinestones comparable to Want 2 Scrap

Teal Prima Flower from Flowershop - De Soie Collection

Very Vanilla Cardstock- Stampin' Up!

Tim Holtz Black Soot Distress Ink

EK Success Border Punch

Click on any of the above links to find the product in the Classy Cards 'n Such online shop!

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

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Birthday wishes

Linda made this beautiful card for my mom's birthday!  Mom loves it and I hope you do too!!  

The base mat is Esse Smooth Pearlized White topped with a second mat of Stardream Chiara Coral.  Then she cut the French Pastry doily die as well as the center matted on the doily from the Dutch Scallop Square Frame from Esse Smooth Pearlized White and topped it with a Tea Rose.  While the Tea Rose set that Linda used is out of stock, we do have a set that will also match called Tea Rose Latte.  These flowers come accented with a smudge of glitter and shaved crystals.   Really pretty!!   And even better...all flowers are 15% off when you enter the promo code FLOWERS at check out!  Promo code expires 10/14/11. 

The Fanciful Flourish is cut from Wausau Index Green cardstock.  The Mini Exotic butterflies are from Stardream Chiara Coral and accented with Baby White Pearls.  The Finesse Swirls - White Pearls add an elegant touch, don't you think?   Finally, Linda used Fancy Tags to add her Happy Birthday wish from the Inspirational Birthday Rubz and accented with Baby White Pearls. 

BTW - all Rubz are 15% off through October 31st when you use the promo code OCT15 at checkout!

Click on any of the above links to find the items Linda used in the Classy Cards 'n Such online shop.

Happy Sunday!!!

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

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O Tannenbaum

Pati has made a beautiful Christmas card with O Tannenbaum by Cheery Lynn Designs!   Here's what she has to say...


Time for another Christmas Card.  This one is for one of my favorite web stores, Classy Cards 'n Such. Give them a look, you'll be glad you did.

Merry Christmas

http://shabbypati.blogspot.com

For this quick little folded step card, I used the Cheery Lynn O' Tannebaum Christmas Tree die as a focus, cut from white card stock. It is a beautifully detailed die that can be cut apart and used on other items. Leave it as is and each row pops out along the bottom while staying attached at the ends for a beautiful layered look. Did I mention that I really love this die? It is certainly one of my favorites.

The scroll along the bottom of the step card is Spellbinders Fanciful Holidays. Paper is from last year's Bo Bunny Christmas line. Green Rhinestones are by Want2Scrap. Ribbon from my stash.

If you have never made a step card, do try one. There are many different ways to shape them and they are so easy!  A Google search will bring up many sites with step by step directions.

Get busy on your Christmas cards now and you'll have more time for other great Christmas ideas come December.

 



Just a reminder...all orders containing only Cheery Lynn and Scor-Pal products are eligible for FREE SHIPPING when the order totals $50 or more.  Details at checkout.

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

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Hedgehog in the Rain

Linda is sharing this really cute Hedgehog today.  

I stamped the image "Hedgehog with Umbrella" by Tina Wenke with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with my Prismacolor Pencils. I then die cut the image with Spellbinders Lacey Ovals.  The purple card base is from DCWV and the Spellbinders Labels 18 was cut from paper in my collection.  I attached the Labels 18 with 1/4" Scor-Tape and added the Lacey Ovals using foam dots to add dimension. 

I used a Labels 11 to hold my sentiment "Thinking of  You" from Art Impressions which was stamped with Memento Grape Jelly.  The pearls are e. Pearls and Crystals from Prima.  I added the bow which was made using the Bow- Easy.

Hedgehog in the Rain
Linda

All of the stamps in the Classy Cards 'n Such online shop are on sale this week!  Enter promo code STAMP15 at checkout for 15% off!   Click the links above to go directly to the item in the shop.

Thanks Linda and thanks for stopping by!!!  Until next time...

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Dots and Lace

Here's a birthday card I made recently.   I used the new Stardream Ruby for the center piece of the mat.   Although this is called Ruby, it is really a very beautiful purple with a gorgeous sheen!   This cardstock and all other papers are 20% off October 1-2 only.   Details here. 

I embossed the Ruby cardstock with the Dots embossing folder by Crafts Too!   The Dots folder has an advantage over other similar folders in that it is bigger -5" x 5".   So if you want to use it on a larger card, it covers more real estate than some other brands. The pink side pieces are from my stash as is the floral border. 

The Assorted Lines are great to frame the card!   I used lace from my stash down the center and cut a Fanciful Flourish from Stardream Emerald to place behind the flower from the Ceylon Garden set.



Dots and Lace
Beverly

Very easy to make!  Try it, won't you?

On another note, I would love to have you follow me on Twitter and get the latest updates right away!   The link is on the left sidebar.   My username is bevbohannon. 

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

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World Cardmaking Day SALE!!!! Two days only!!!

To celebrate World Cardmaking Day, I'm offering 20% off of all foil, vellum and diecuts, paper pads  and single sheet packs for two days only - October 1st and 2nd.  Enter promo code WCMD2011 (no spaces) at checkout.

All stamps are on sale this week for 15% off!   We carry stamps from Stampavie, Art Impressions and My Sentiments Exactly! with some great selections from each company.   You can browse them all here!  Enter promo code STAMP15 (no spaces) at checkout.

All Rubz are on sale for the month of October!   These are high quality rub-ons with great fonts and sayings for just about any occasion.   These are so handy for a quick card!   Enter promo code OCT15 (no spaces) at checkout for a 15% discount.  Stock up now!

FREE SHIPPING

• All Cheery Lynn and Scor-Pal products totaling $50 or more SHIP FREE!   These orders must contain only free shipping items.  Domestic orders only. Full details at checkout.
• All domestic orders of $75 or more SHIP FREE - any combination of products is allowed.   Enter promo code FREESHIP (no spaces) at checkout.
• No other discounts apply with FREE SHIPPING

Join the Classy Cards 'n Such Yahoo group to receive exclusive weekly discounts as well as a one-time 20% off code for an order of your choice! 

 

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

 

 

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Celebrating you!

Jennipher is here with another great card!   Here is how she desribes it...

Hello Everyone,

It's Jennipher with my latest card for Classy Cards 'n Such.

If you are short on time, one of the easiest ways to design a quick card is by using an embossing folder. Some of them, like the Spring embossing folder I used here from Crafts Too, have designs that are more than just a repeated pattern. By adding black pearls to the centers of the embossed flowers and in the flower buds, I enhanced the actual design and gave it added dimension.

By adding Black Soot Distress Ink to the edges of my vanilla card base I gave the illusion of another layer while pulling the black, azalea, and vanilla color scheme all together. All that's left to do is add a sentiment in a spot that doesn't take away from the intricate design, which for me was the lower right hand corner.

Next time you need a card in a pinch, try using an embossing folder for a quick and elegant design!

Celebrating You
http://jennipherlowery.com

I have very few of that great Spring folder that Jennipher used, so order now while I have some!   If I run out and you order before September 30th,  you can still apply the SEP15 promo code at checkout to get 15% off all embossing folders.   The vendor has been out as well but they are expected back in stock soon.  I'll just need to hold your entire order until the folders come in.

Thanks Jenn!!!  And thanks to all of you for stopping by!!!  Until next time...



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Fall Thanks

Linda made this beautiful card!   Here's what she has to say about it:

This card turned out to be more fall-like than I originally intended, but I really like the look.  I used a burnished orange paper from my collection for the card base and for two of the Spellbinders Labels 18.  The bottom label is embossed with the Crafts Too! Dots embossing folder.  I then used a DP from Prima's Romantique Collection for the mat and an additional Labels 18.  I stamped the "Thanks" stamp from Art Impressions and embossed with gold embossing powder.  I used foam dots to add some dimension to the Labels 18 stack.  I added some bling with e. Pearls and Crystals from Prima and Asiana Old Gold Ribbon which can also be found in the store.  The bow was made with the Bow-Easy and I used 1/4 " Scor-Tape to mount the mat.

Fall Thanks
Linda

Can't you just see using this card as a fall thank you note - maybe for a sumptuous Thanksgiving dinner?   Or even for a Thanksgiving greeting to a friend or family member?

Clicking the links above will take you directly to the item in the Classy Cards 'n Such online shop.

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Thanks Linda!  And thanks to each of you for stopping by!!! Until next time...

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Easel 3D Cards

I've made a couple of the new Easel 3D cards!   Are they ever fun and easy to do!!   They can be a little bit time consuming depending on the number of pieces to be placed, but it is very worthwhile to me!

There are currently two different sets available in the Classy Cards 'n Such online shop - Florals Mirror Design Set 1 and Florals Mirror Design Set 4.  Each packet contains four different designs with the matching easel card and envelopes.   Both of the cards below are from Florals Mirror Design Set 1.  The design sheets have a base design or picture and several detailed designs to be layered in the appropriate place with tiny foam pads to give dimension.   The detailed designs are numbered so there is no guess work as to what to place next.   All you have to do is follow the numbers on the sheet, punch out the design and then place the detailed design on top of the correct flower or other design element using tiny foam pads - either the large (1/4" x 1/4") or small (1/8" x 1/8").  Don't be fooled by the names of the foam pads though!  Both are tiny!

If you flip the base design over, it's easy to see where the punch outs are between the flower stems.  I did have to do a little bit of fussy cutting with fine tipped scissors and a craft knife on the tulip basket design, but not on the rose design.  You do need to trim the little nibs of paper off where the main design attached to the sheet, but it's no big deal.

Let me show you the cards!



Tulip Basket


I added a Happy Birthday greeting to this one from the Inspirational Birthday Rubz set.  As you can see, there is plenty of room under the tent for a handwritten note if you like.  The easel folds flat for easy mailing.

Here's the second card.  This beautiful rose design was a little simpler to do but still very elegant, I think!

Rose

I will be using this one  as a sympathy card.  Here's the side view where I hope you can see some of the dimension.

Rose - side view

These are designs that can be used as they are or you could add additional embellishing with Stickles, ribbon and more if you like.

In addition to these card kits, there are three individual sheets of flowers that can be assembled as the focal point on your card or scrapbook page!   You can see all of the 3D art here.

Give these little beauties a try!!!  I think you will like them and that the recipients of your cards will be thrilled as well!

Remember Judy who won the last blog candy???  She chose the Fanciful Flourish for her prize.   She shared these two cards with me this week that she made with her Flourish - click here and here to see her beautiful work.

I just added a couple of Twitter buttons - one to follow this blog and the other for you to share the blog via Twitter with your friends if you would like.  Do I dare admit that I don't have a clue about how to tweet?   Yikes!!!  There are no teenagers in my house to educate me so if any of you have tips I should know about, please email me privately at beverly@classycardsnsuch.com.  Help is much appreciated!

There are still a few days left in September to take advantage of the 15% off embossing folders by using the code SEP15 at checkout!   There are several new ones this month, so please take a look here!

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

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