CCNS Challenge #3 - Sketch

Our own design team member, Jennipher Lowery, has created a sketch for us to use for the third Classy Cards 'n Such challenge!!   This sketch is so fun and easy!  Thank you, Jenn!!!

Here's how to play:

1. Make a card, tag or other paper crafting project using the above sketch as your template.
2. The card must contain at least one item currently sold in the Classy Cards 'n Such shop.  
3. The Classy Cards 'n Such item(s) must clearly be listed in the blog or gallery post with the entry.
4. Post your card or other paper crafting project to your blog or gallery such as SplitCoastStampers.  
5. Blog/gallery posts with challenge entries must have a direct link back to the Classy Cards 'n Such challenge post.   All gallery posts should include keyword CCNS03 and include a direct link to the Classy Cards 'n Such challenge post if allowed by the gallery.
6. Upload your project using the Inlinkz tool at the bottom of this post and link directly to your blog post or gallery post - not just to your blog or gallery in general.  
7. Entries must be linked to this post by Thursday, March 22nd at 7AM Central time.
8. Enter as often as you like as long as the above rules are followed.

The winner will receive a $10 Gift Certificate to the   Classy Cards 'n Such online shop!   In addition, we will choose one or two entries to receive the Classiest Card Award!


And now for some inspiration from the Classy Cards Design Team!

Beverly

Holly

Linda

Debbie

Chris

Over the next several days, I'll post each card individually so that you can see how each was made.   Play along with us, won't you???   Be sure to link your project below.


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

                              
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Flowers Challenge #2 WINNER

I'm so pleased to announce that Karen Wallace - entry #7 - is the winner of our FLOWERS challenge!  Here is Karen's beautiful card!!

Karen, please contact me at beverly@classycardsnsuch.com to claim your $10 Gift Certificate to the Classy Cards 'n Such shop!   

In addition, Dawn (entry #2) and Diane Ahlers (entry #17) have won the Classiest Card Award to display on their blogs!!   There were so many classy entries with this challenge and I thank everyone for playing!!!

Our next challenge will be posted on Friday, March 9th.

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

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Holly's Sophia Wishes

Hi again!  It's Holly posting today, and I have a sweet little Sarah Kay card to share with you.  I adore the Sarah Kay stamps from Stampavie, and I'm thrilled that Beverly has so many of these stamps in her store.  She won't tell you, but I bought almost every single one as soon as I saw them in her store.  LOL!  I've used these products from the Classy Cards 'n Such store:

Sophia Wishes (Stampavie)

Lace Corner Deco F (Cheery Lynn Designs die)

I stamped Sophia Wishes with black ink onto white cardstock and colored it with Copic markers.  Then I cut it out with a Petite Ovals die and layered it with a Petite Scallop Ovals die also cut from white cardstock.  The Lace Corner Deco pieces were cut from white cardstock and adhered to a white card base, and the stamped image was adhered to the center.

This card will be perfect for mailing since it is flat and doesn't have any bulky embellishments on it.  The card base is white so you can write a note inside or stamp a sentiment and sign the card without any extra layers needed.  There are so many different ways to use a card like this - birthday, thinking of you, miss you, just a note, thank you...  BTW - there are bunch of great new Stampavie sentiment sets that will be perfect with all these Sarah Kay stamps. 

Have a wonderful day!

Thanks, Holly, for such a sweet card!!   Even though I don't have the ovals Holly used, there are several others in the shop here that would work just as well.  Follow the gold links to purchase the items Holly used!

Our current challenge closes in less than 24 hours, but there is still time for you to enter!   Details are here.

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

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Chris' Seashell Bay card

Hello Everyone! This is Chrissy D here. Welcome to the Classy Cards 'n Such Blog today! I am so glad you stopped by!

Today, I am sharing a card using the SEA SHELL BAY stamp set from JustRite. This set was SO FUN to play with! I stamped the images in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored them in with the following Copics - YR24, E44, Y000, R29, E43, E51, YG95, BG72. I used a white gel pen to highlight certain areas of the image. Once this was colored, I cut out the images using scissors and mounted the smaller panel on olive cardstock. 

I used a red sheet of cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and folded it in half. I added a panel of 4" x 5 1/4" olive cardstock as a layer. I ran a white sheet of cardstock through my die cutting machine using the DOTS Embossing Folder. The flourish along the bottom and the checked panel in the background are from my stash. I added a strip of red satin ribbon along the back and added a small bow using this Doodlebug Doodle Twine Christmas Assortment. 

I used the Joy! Foam Pads to add a little dimension to my project and pop up the focal image. To finish the card I added the Viva Pearl Pen Ice White to add some bling to the corners.

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Please take a look at our weekly deals where you will find some great bargains!  

There is also still time to play along with our current challenge.  Just click on the icons in the right sidebar to get more info on the weekly deals and the current challenge!!

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Holly's Shimmery Pink Roses

 

Hi folks!  It's Holly posting today, and I'm sharing this card with shimmery Pink Roses on it.  I've used the following products from the Classy Cards 'n Such store on this card:

 

With Sympathy stamp set from JustRite

Stardream Rose Quartz cardstock

Hot Fudge cardstock from the Layering Swatches #2 set

Damask embossing folder

Seam Binding - Chalk White

Think Pink Twinkling H2Os (I used Dreams Bloom from this set)

Bow-Easy tool

 

 

Here's how I created my card:

1.  Stamp roses with brown ink onto white cardstock.  Color with Copic markers, then color over the roses with Dreams Bloom Twinkling H2O's.

2.  Cut out the roses with a Labels 1 die (Spellbinders).

3.  Cut out Stardream Rose Quartz cardstock with small Labels 1 die (use the next size bigger than the size used to cut the roses).  Adhere the piece from Step 2 to this Rose Quartz die cut.

4.  Make card base from white cardstock (8.5"x5.5", fold in half).

5.  Cut Stardream Rose Quartz cardstock to 5.25"x4". 

6.  Run the Hot Fudge layering swatch through a die cut machine with the Damask embossing folder.  Adhere to Stardream Rose Quartz cardstock that was cut in Step 5.

7.  Cut two lengths (5 or 6 inches long) of Chalk White seam binding.  Lay these across the top of the Hot Fudge cardstock, tape the ends to the back of the Rose Quartz cardstock.

8.  Make a bow from Chalk White seam binding using the Bow-Easy tool.

9.  Adhere the stamped image over the two horizontal strips of ribbon.  Adhere the bow to the bottom of the stamped roses.

10.  Adhere entire piece to the white card base.

Thanks, Holly, for a beautiful card!!!  This is another wonderful example of the kind of cards we would love to see entered into the current FLOWERS challenge.   All of the details are here.

 

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

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Swine Flu

Hello Everyone, 

Chrissy D here. Welcome to the Classy Cards ‘n Such Blog.  Today I used a FUN image from Mo Manning available at Classy Cards & Such. I stamped the Swine Flu image in Staz On ink. I used many assorted colors from the Twinkling H20's collections and my aquapainter.

I cut out the flower using the Blossoms Three Die using cardstock from my stash. The patterned paper is also from my stash. I used a black and white polka dot ribbon to tie the bow. I added some black pearls using my FAVORITE Viva Pearl Pens!  I added some white dot trim using a white gel pen.

Classy Cards 'n Such has a challenge too! The theme this week is FLOWERS! The only two rules -  use at least ONE product that Beverly sells in the store and FLOWERS! Come join the fun!!

Thanks, Chris, for a really cute card!  This cute little pig would make anyone feel better!!!


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

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Debbie's Cheery Cardinal!!!

Debbie brings us a beautiful cardinal today!

For today's card, I chose to use the Heartfelt Creations Cheery Cardinal stamp.  I love the detail in this stamp, and the fact that it is pre-cut and all you need to do is peel the paper off the back, place it on an acrylic block and you are ready to go!  

I stamped the image on white paper and colored using Copic markers.  I cut the image out with Labels Twenty-One Spellbinders die.  Then I chose to use the out-of-the-die technique from Technique Junkies.  

For the background, I used Bundled Sage Distress Ink and randomly stamped the Rye Grass Flourish.  The saying is also from the Cardinal set.   For the flower, I decided to make a simple flower to match the flower on the  image. I I used the  Rose Creations  and colored the centers with Copic markers.

Thanks for visiting.  And remember to visit the new Challenge blog, and check out this weeks challenge.  Go for one of the great prizes. YOU could be our next winner.

Thanks, Debbie, for a gorgeous card!!   In addition to our weekly specials, I'm putting the CHEERY CARDINAL SET on sale for $2.00 off this weekend only!!!  No coupon code needed!!!  Flower stamps here are on sale for 15% off this week when you use promo code FlowerStamps (no spaces) at checkout. You can see all of the Weekly Deals when you click on the icon in the right sidebar.


Clicking the gold links above will take you to the item in the shop or the page on the blog.


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Linda's Flower Challenge

Hello everyone!  It's Linda, back with a card for our second Classy Cards 'n Such challenge.  This challenge requires that we highlight any kind of flower on our card, so let me show you what I came up with.  


I started the card with a mat of Stardream Rose Quartz cardstock matted with a design paper from my collection.  These mats were adhered together with 1/2" Scor-Tape.  I topped the design paper with the new Cheery Lynn Designs French Lattice Small Frame cut from Cryogen white cardstock.  This new Cheery Lynn Design die adds a gorgeous element to your card front.  


I cut a Cheery Lynn Designs Fanciful Flourish from the  Stardream Rose Quartz cardstock  and layered it over the lattice work.  The small flowers on the Fanciful Flourish were made using the Cheery Lynn Designs Cuties #3.  I added a petal of the Rose Creations diecut to the bottom of the Cuties #3 for a little extra dimension.

I used the  Donna Salazar Rose Creations diecut from Spellbinders for the large flower focal point on the card.  I cut this from the  Rose Quartz cardstock  and used a Want2Scrap large pink pearl for the flower center.  The individual petals of the flower were shaped with the McGill Paper Blossoms Tool Kit along with the McGill Paper Blossoms Molding Mat.  If you don't have one of these tool kits, you really should get one.  It really works well when you are trying to add shape to your flowers.  Each layer of the flower was popped up on foam dots to add dimension. 


I added some green leaves cut with the Spellbinder Foliage diecut underneath the flower.  For a little extra bling, I added more Want2Scrap pearls to the opposite corners of the card.

We hope you will join us this week in our new Flower Challenge and upload your creations to the Classy Cards 'n Such Blog so that we all can all see them!

Thanks for a beautiful card, Linda!!  If you like Linda's card, why not leave a comment below??  I've taken the word verification off the comments so it should be easier.   However, I am moderating them as we were immediately hit with several spam comments.  I know that none of us want to deal with those!!


Click on the Current Challenge icon on the right sidebar to get all of the details of the current challenge.   You still have several days to enter!!


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Chris' Flower Challenge

This is Chrissy D here. Welcome to the Classy Cards 'n Such Blog! Today I am sharing my CHALLENGE CARD! This week's challenge is FLOWERS! I tried to use flowers on every part of my card! Beverly has such a beautiful variety of flower papers, 3-D Art, stamps, dies and flowers - so much to choose from!!

 I hope you will join us. You can see the entire Design Team's challenge cards HERE.

Here are the details for my card. I created a Criss Cross Card with 2 sheets of light blue cardstock. Each cardstock measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". I layered the Bo Bunny Gabrielle Collection patterned papers on the blue card stock.

Using the JustRite Botanical Butterflies set I stamped in chocolate ink and colored with Copic colors Y21, Y11, Y26, G21, G24, YG17.

I used the following dies and cut them out using my die cut machine in brown, pale yellow and vanilla cardstock: Large Circles Spellbinders, Blossoms Three, and Cheery Lynn Designs Fanciful Flourish. Using pop dots, I added dimension by putting the dots between the layers of chocolate and vanilla cardstock.

Once everything was adhered together, I added some Gold Stickles to jazz it up a bit more. Using mini glue dots, I adhered the Tea Roses Latte flower and added a few Wild Orchid Flowers and leaves to the side to create more balance.

I created a pocket for my card with celery cardstock measuring 3 3/4" x 5" and added a white layer measuring 3 1/2" x 4 3/4". I stamped the flower spring on the corners and colored them with B21, G21 Copic markers. Using a rounded tab punch, I added a pull tab and attached it to the top portion using a 1/16th" hole punch and gold brad.

I hope you enjoyed my project today! Please join us in our challenge!   We would love to see you participate! 

Be sure to keep an eye on the Challenge Calendar button on the right sidebar to know what will be coming up next!  And the Current Challenge button on the right sidebar is an easy way to find which challenge is active now.


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Holly's Flower Challenge

Hello!  It's Holly posting today, and this is the card I created for the second challenge on the Classy Cards 'n Such blog.  This challenge is all about flowers, so I've gone a little flower-crazy on this card.  :-)

Before I list the steps in creating this card, the products from Classy Cards 'n Such that I used are:

Rabbit in Watering Can stamp (Stampavie)

Textured Two Tone Ribbon by May Arts - Light Blue/White

Miniature Rose die (Cheery Lynn Designs)

Twinkling H2Os - Think Pink collection  (I used Hopeful Honeysuckle, Lucky Apple, and Luv-U-Pink)

 

Here are the steps I used to create this card:

1.  Stamp  Rabbit in Watering Can  with black ink onto white cardstock.  Trim cardstock to 3" x 3.75".  Color rabbit and watering can with Copic markers.

2.  Add a drop of water to each of the three  Twinkling H2O pots  (Hopeful Honeysuckle, Lucky Apple, and Luv-U-Pink).  Using a watercolor brush or aquapainter, swirl brush into Hopeful Honeysuckle paint and apply to the tulips. 

3.  Clean the brush, dip it into the Lucky Apple paint and apply to the leaves.

4.  Clean the brush, dip it into the Luv-U-Pink paint and apply to the tiny flowers.  Set image aside to dry, clean the brush.

5.  Cut blue cardstock to 8.5"x5.5" and fold in half to create card.

6.  Cut white cardstock to 4 1/8" x 5 3/8", run through a die cut machine with a faux embossing folder (special technique from Technique Junkies).

7.  Wrap  ribbon  around the front of the white cardstock, tape to the back, and cut off excess.

8.  Cut blue cardstock to 3 1/8" x 3 7/8".  Adhere the stamped & colored rabbit image to this blue cardstock.  Adhere to card.

9.  Cut 7 or 8 strips of tissue paper to fit the  Miniature Rose die, tape together on the ends, and die cut with the Miniature Rose die.

10.  Pull the tissue paper roses apart and stagger the petals.  Put a jeweled brad through the center.

11.  Using a watercolor brush, paint the tissue paper flowers with Luv-U-Pink paint and set aside to dry.  (You may need to add more water to the H2O pot.)

12.  When tissue paper flowers are dry, adhere to card.  

Thanks, Holly!!   This card is so versatile!   How about Easter, thinking of you, birthday and more!!


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