Vintage Garden Book

It's Diane here again to share with you my gorgeous card I made using several beautiful dies from Classy Cards 'n Such.  

The vintage garden book was made with the Marianne Creatables - Open Book die and covered with some Graphic 45 - Secret Garden papers.

The little humming bird in the corner is from Cheery Lynn Designs -Tiny Things With Wings. He sure is a tiny little bird, isn't he? 

The gorgeous little flowers are so easy to make with the Memory Box Pinwheel Posie. I colored the peach flowers with my Pan Pastels Flower Coloring Kit - Susan's Garden.

The leaves are from two different Marianne dies Anja Leaves 1 and Anja Leaves 2.  The oval doily underneath all is a Cheery Lynn Designs Polynesian Sails Oval die.

This card doesn't look it, but it came together rather quickly.....and I would like to suggest the Cuttlehug, large to help cut your intricate dies. I use it every time for a clean, smooth, one time cut.

I hope you enjoyed today's card and try one yourself!

 

What a beautiful card! Thanks Diane!!

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Handmade Paper

Hi Classy friends!  It's Holly posting today.  Have you ever tried using some handmade paper on your cards?  That's what I've used in the background on this card today.

I created the handmade paper using a technique from Technique Junkies (June/July 2013 issue) and I used the Flower Flourish embossing folder to give it some texture.  I sponged on some bright and fun summer colors and set that aside.  Some white cardstock was cut with the Vintage Labels Two Dies. I set aside the actual shape die cut and used the leftover negative piece.  I sponged some yellow ink onto the white cardstock and then lightly sponged some brown ink around the inside edges.

Next, I cut some orange cardstock with the largest Vintage Labels Two Die, sponged some brown ink around the inside and outside edges, and layered that over my yellow die cut piece.  I created a shadowbox effect by adhering the handmade paper to the bottom of the two die cut pieces.  

The sentiment, from the Floral Vintage Labels Two stamps, was stamped with black ink onto white cardstock and then I cut this out with the smallest Vintage Labels Two Die.  I sponged some brown ink around the edges and then I used Joy Foam pads to adhere this in the middle of my "shadowbox" card.  

To finish off this fun card, I die cut some Olive Branches (Cheery Lynn Designs) and adhered them to the bottom corners.  The flower was created by cutting some brown cardstock with the fun Shasta Daisy Strip die, (Cheery Lynn Designs) and stacking them together with a gold brad.  I affixed this flower in the center of the two olive branches.

It was fun to work backwards instead of stacking up my layers on top of each other like I usually do.  This shadowbox effect is a great way to show off special papers without them overpowering your cards.  :-)

 A very colorful and "handmade" card! Thanks, Holly!!

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Last Day for the Labor Day Sale!!!! Keep Calm

Good morning!  It's Joy here to show you what I made with papers from Classy Cards 'n Such.  I love the shabby chic look and it's easy to achieve with these special papers from Kaiser Craft.  I hope the shabby chic look never goes away. 

Here is my card:

I used designer papers called The Lake House 6 x 6 Paper Pad - Kaiser Craft.  Oh my goodness, I love each one of these papers and it is hard for me not to hoard them!

The stamp is from a great  set by JustRite Stamps called Just Keep Calm. It was stamped on one of the many die cuts in the paper pad.  This set lets you make up you own "Keep calm and........." phrase. It is quite a large stamp set with lots of sentiments. 

The flowers were cut out using my favorite Cheery Lynn Designs Build a Flower #2 using some old pattern paper and very lightly inked with Tim Holtz Crushed Olive Distressed Ink Pad and Worn Lipstick Distress Inks.

After I punched a little bottom trim, stitching was used to attach the gray patterned piece to the card.  I added some Little White Pearls for a little bit of bling.

Recap of Supplies from Classy Cards 'n Such:

The Lake House 6 x 6 Paper Pad by Kaiser Craft

Just Keep Calm by JustRite

Designs Build a Flower #2 by Cheery Lynn

White Pearls

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

Love your card, Joy! Thanks!!

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Details are here for the Labor Day Sale

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Because I Care

Hi, it's Shelly, you're friendly guest designer for Classy Cards 'n Such ! 

Today I have a card and tutorial that's quick and easy. You could even use the same supplies and layout in different sizes for invitations or a scrapbook page! 

Supplies Used:

Spellbinders Cherry Blossoms die cut
Gingham Cover-A-Card Background Stamp 
Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A 
Twinkling H2Os 
Dark brown card stock
White card stock
Red ink pad 

The card base is cut at 11 x 4.25 inches. Score the card at 5.50 and 2.75 inches. (See photo below).

 

Now we begin to die cut, paint, stamp and assemble all the parts.

Using the Spellbinders Cherry Blossom die and dark brown paper, cut the branches. Also cut the flowers out of white card stock.

Paint the flowers a bright yellow with Twinkling H2Os. Don't attach the flowers yet!

I cut a plain white frame with the Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A. The outer edge measures approximately 2.75 x 4 inches.

Using another piece of white card stock, I used the Gingham Cover-A-Card Background Stamp in red. Cut the gingham panel slightly smaller than the frame. Attach the white frame to the top of the gingham panel. Turn the framed panel over, and on the lower half attach pop dots or foam mounting tape to give the panel dimension. My "stingy" stamper tip is to use flat cut up pieces of a paper egg carton for dimension!   

Attach the framed gingham panel to the front of the base card on the 2.75 x 4 inch front panel. Follow the example in the top photo or use your artistic instincts!

I centered a Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A over my sentiment and cut. Layer the rectangular sentiment piece on bright yellow card stock and trim to a narrow border.  Now, attach your framed sentiment where ever you think is best.

For the last step, attach the branches and then the flowers to your card. It's done! 

Quick and easy, right? You could easily cut multiples of everything and assemble cards in no time at all!  I hope I inspired you to try something new!

Your card is so pretty! Thanks Shelly!!

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Labor Day SALE!!! Chrysanthemum

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Hi!  It's Misti again! 

I've heard rumors that there are some parts of the US that are experiencing a weather phenomenon called Fall!!! LOL.  

We aren't into Fall weather here yet, but it cooled down enough where we don't have any 100* temps in our 7 day forecast.  There are days where we are flirting with 100*, but they aren't in the forecast. 

I've seen lots of mums and pumpkins in pictures on Pinterest and know that they will be coming to a store near me soon.  While I'm waiting, I'll just use the new and oh so pretty, Flourishes - Chrysanthemum stamp set!!!!  It is GORGEOUS!!!!

  

Stamps: Chrysanthemum by Flourishes

Embossing folder: Dots by Crafts Too!

Patterned Paper: French Country 6 x 6 paper pad by Graphic 45

Tim Holtz Distress Markers: Fired Brick, Forest Moss, and  Mustard Seed

Detailer Water Brush

Seam Binding - Eggshell 

The other Flourishes new release stamps are now available in the Classy Cards 'n Such shop.  They are must have's!!

This stamp is so versatile! Imagine stamping a bunch of these and changing the colors! Just change your patterned paper and they could be for the holidays or even someone's birthday!!

Your card is so pretty!! Thanks Misti !!!

There are lots of new products in the Classy Cards 'n Such shop over the past week or so!   Be sure to check them all out here.

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A Bluebird for Summer

Hello, it's Diane  today on the Classy Cards 'n Such blog to share with you this super cute birdie card.

We still have some summer left and it felt like the kind of  day to create a summery card and this cute stamp was perfect!

I don't know if you are familiar with Stampavie stamps or not, but once you see them I know you will LOVE them as much as I do.

 

This little fellow is called Bird on Dogwood Branch. I made him into a bluebird, I just love the pop of orange color on his belly. I colored him in with Copics and added a teeny tiny lady bug made with Viva Decor Pearl Pens, Black (out of stock) and Viva Decor Pearl Pen - Red. His butterfly friend is also part of the 2 piece stamp set. A bit of Stickles was added to the center of the flowers.

The frame you see around him is a Cheery Lynn Designs die called Polynesian Sails Oval. This die is a wonderful buy, as inside is a small doily die, so when purchasing it, it is like getting 2 dies for the price of one! What a bonus!!!

  

The polka dot paper you see (pretty isn't it?) is from the 6x6 paper pad by Simple Stories called Vintage Bliss.  Beverly has several paper pads to choose from and is adding new ones all the time. If you would like to give them a peek, you can see them here.

I finished off my card by making my own envelope with the  We R Memory Keepers - Envelope Punch Board. You just have to get one of these! They make over 60 super easy sizes of envelopes. I have to warn you, once you start making them, you don't want to stop!! 

  

It's a good way to use up some of those papers that you just don't know what to do with! These can be lined and a hint is when you cut your paper (this one is cut 8 1/8" by 8 1/8"), you cut a pretty piece of designer paper slightly smaller, maybe 8" to line the inside of the envelope before you score and punch it.  You could also use double sided designer paper, and turn out beautiful ones that way, also! I made mine out of cardstock, then just somewhat outlined my stamp with a marker and stamped it on the front!!

Some of the other items I used to make my card are:

1/2" Scor-Tape

Cuttlehug Large

Crafters Tools by Cheery Lynn Designs

I hope you enjoyed my project today...and I will see you again soon!

A very pretty card! Thanks Diane!!

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WINNERS; Holiday Tags Galore!!!

It's time to announce a couple of winners!!!   The Classy Cards Summer Pinterest contest has ended and the winner is Darlene P.   Congratulations, Darlene!!!   Thanks to everyone who played along!!!

Classy Cards has reached another milestone with order number 1,000!   Linda B. from Wisconsin was the winner!  Congratulations, Linda!!!   Thanks to all of the wonderful Classy Cards customers!   We wouldn't be here without you!!!

Hello there friends!! It's Diane today, and I have a fun project to share with you today using some Christmas dies.

Making my own Christmas tags has always been a favorite way of mine to use up those scraps of card stock, papers and ribbons. It's fast, it's fun, and it's wonderful to hear the oh's and ah's when the gifts are handed out.

For the Christmas tree tags, I got a bit creative and used the Cheery Lynn Designs - O Tannenbaum die, by cutting off the two lower branches, making it a perfect size for my tags.

My next group of tags uses the Memory Box - Deer Trio die. I just cut the deer apart and used each one separately.

Notice the red pearl on the nose of the one deer...cute!!

For the tree line I used Poppy Stamps - Pine Tree Border.

I cut one border and it made all three tags!!

My last three tags were made with one of the beautiful Cheery Lynn Designs dies called Snowflowers Set 2. Just the name alone got my attention to buy it! There is also a Snowflowers Set 1 with three more different snowflakes!

That's all until I see you again soon!!

Great tags, so fun, so fast! Thanks Diane!!

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