Make A Posey

Hello, Joy here today!  Great challenge for this week - we are to make a flower or flowers. Classy Cards 'n Such has so many flower dies! Check out the selection under Flowers, Leaves and Trees.

I saw a demonstration that showed how to make a flower without a specific flower die. So I am giving it a try. All you need is a circle die - any kind. Classy Cards 'n Such has a great selection.

I used a die by Spellbinders called Picot Edge Circle.  I cut the three largest ones in the set, cut into the circles, and rolled each one up after inking the edges with a Mini Ink Blending Tool and Tim Holtz Distress Ink.

I cut the leaves from Build A Flower #1 Petals, stamped the sentiment from Mighty Tower by Inky Antics, and cut it out using a Labels Eighteen frame by Spellbinders.  Leaving the die in place I inked the edges with the Mini Blending Tool using a Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad. I arranged the elements with the Small Joy Foam Pads, on a piece of designer paper from the Simple Stories 6x6 pad called Vintage Bliss.

We now invite you to join in this challenge.  Beverly, owner of Classy Cards 'n Such, has great prizes with 7 or more players.  We would love to see what you do with the flower challenge!  Make a flower, and post it on the Classy Cards 'n Such blog.

Thanks for looking at my card - have a HAPPY stamping day!

Beautiful and inspirational card! Thanks Joy!

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Summer Wreath

Hi, it's Debbie today! Welcome to our weekly challenges! This week's challenge is Pick A Posy.

Since moving to the countryside, I see wreaths hanging on doors or fences. I thought it would be fun to create that idea on a card.

I started out with white cardstock for the base of the card. The background was created by using Spellbinders M-Bossabilities Bricks and Bark embossing folder. The bricks are colored with Tim Holtz Broken China and Tea Dye distressed ink pads. I lightened the Broken China by first rubbing my sponge on a white ink pad. Then lightly applied the Tea Dye for to make the brick look old.

The door is the Screen Door with Dog die, from Cheery Lynn Designs. I cut it twice and added a piece of flexible screening between the two doors. To make the door swing open, I cut two small rectangles for hinges and glued them to the back of the door and to the card itself.

The wreath form, I used two Spellbinders Standard Circle dies. For the greenery, I used a branch punch and leaf die. I used a stylus from the Paper Blossoms Paper Tool Kit to shape them. Everything was glued to the wreath using the Art Institute Dries Clear Adhesive with the Art Institute Metal Tip.

The small yellow flowers were created by using the Flower Mound by Memory Box. To get the flowers out of the die, I used the Tool 'n One over the back of the die. To cup the flowers, I used a stylus from the McGill Paper Blossoms Paper Tool Kit and the molding pad from Sizzix Susan's Garden Tool Kit. For the center of the flowers, I used the Yellow Viva Decor Pearl Pen to add a little drop of pearl.

The yellow rose was made with the Spiral Flowers die by Impression Obsession. I used a yellow alcohol marker, Spectrum Noir #CT2, to outline the tops of the flowers. For the center bud, I added a larger drop of the Yellow Viva Decor Pearl Pen.

To finish off the wreath, I added white butterflies, left over from the Spellbinders Butterfly Circles die. I used the blue alcohol marker, Spectrum Noir #TB2, to color the butterflies.

The inside panels of the card are finished off using the blue/green papers from the Bellisima A5 Paper Pack by Papermania. It looks like wallpaper, and gorgeous! 

Thanks for taking a look today. Please join us for our weekly challenge, we would love to see your creative cards and projects!

Your card is so pretty! Thanks Debbie!

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Farewell and Hello

Hello everyone! We have a few announcements to make here at Classy Cards 'n Such. 

Recently, two of our wonderful designers, Misty and Holly, have decided to step down, to pursue other activities in their personal and artistic lives. We will miss their creative talents and fun personalities. We wish them a fond and heartfelt farewell, and all the best that life has to offer them.

Holly was kind enough to leave us with many of her lovely cards, so those will continue to be posted here and on Facebook! Thanks Holly!

Recently we had a Design Team call, and we are excited to announce we have added four new members! Please help us welcome

Melinda (Mindy) Miller

http://mulberrymindy.blogspot.com 

Graciellie Chavez Moreira

http://gracielliedesign.blogspot.com

Shirley Quarry

http://mypinkieisinkie.blogspot.com

Jenny Kindberg

 http://jenspaperobsession.blogspot.com

Diane Hover, Joy Hadden, Diana Nguyen and Debbie Zlab will continue to share their wonderful cards also! The new design team members will be debuting their cards starting July 14th, here at Classy Cards 'n Such!

I can't wait to see what these talented ladies create!!   How about you???   Check in often or better yet, become a follower of this blog, subscribe to email updates or follow us on Facebook.  Links are on the left sidebar.

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Pick A Posey

Hello my Classy Friends!

Diane here with you today with my project for Classy Cards 'n Such challenge this week, which is Pick A Posey.

I decided to "think outside the box", so to speak, and alter a cheese box for my project. I had a "laughing cow" cheese box on hand and I find these to be the perfect boxes to alter.

I started with my Graphic 45 Botanical Tea papers. These are the most beautiful papers to work with.

After my box was covered I used a Spellbinders Exquisite Circles die for my center doily.

My flower was made using a Susan's Garden Clematis die. If you have never used one of these dies, I have to say this line of dies is very, very easy to use and look "life like" when finished!

I colored my flower with PanPastels Flower Coloring Kit by Susan's Gardens, using the Magenta color and applied it with Sofft Covers Point Applicators.To shape my flowers I used Paper Blossoms Tool Kit and Paper Blossoms Craft Molding Mat.

I have a new Clematis this year  called "Nellie Moser" which I bought for the name alone. As my dogs name is Nellie, and though I don't have a picture of it, I can say it very much looks the color of this one. I do have a picture of a variety of my Clematis I want to share with you!

To finish my box, I die cut 3 Butterflies from the Joy! Crafts Butterfly Trio dies. I used a bit of cloth covered floral wire and mounted a butterfly "spiral" on my box. I added Pink Pearls to the butterfly. The other 2 butterflies were added to "flutter" around the box using Small Joy! Craft Foam.

This will be the perfect little gift box to hold some small trinkets! I invite YOU to join us in our challenge this week. We would LOVE to see your creation and you could even win a PRIZE!

What a lovely way to give a gift! Thanks Diane!

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Birch Trees

Hello, it's Diana posting today! One of my favorite books is Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Birch trees always remind me of Anne, and this card evokes the same peaceful stroll through the woods.  I think it would work nicely as a wedding or anniversary card - or even just as a "Miss you" to a kindred spirit.

To make the card, I used Tim Holtz Brushed Pewter Distressed Stain to make my background.  This is great when you can't find the perfect silver card stock.

The next layer is the Spellbinders A2 Filigree Delight die cut.

For the top layer, I used a Spellbinders Standard Oval die, cutting an oval for the stenciling. To make my stencil match, I daubed some stain onto my craft paper and mixed it with the Embossing Paste and applied it to the Garden Birch Trees stencil. It's not as shimmery as embossing powder on top of paste but the subtle effect is more fitting for this card. I added some dimensional foam and attached it to the center of the Spellbinders A2 Filigree Delight.

To make the flower, I cut circles out of red organza and singed the edges of the circles with a candle. The heat causes the organza to curl and once different sized circles are layered, it makes this sweet flower. I sewed some pearls for the center and some green ribbon into leaves. I love the pop of color against the silver and white background.

Your card is lovely for many occassions! Thanks Diana!

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