Showing posts with label Classy Cards. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Classy Cards. Show all posts

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Classy Cards Perfect Refreshment

Hello friends!  Unfortunately my non-crafting world is infringing on my crafting time lately and I need to scale back a little.  I'm sad to say this is my last post for the Classy Cards 'n Such Blog.  It's been a wonderful experience working with such an amazingly talented and supportive design team.  I will miss them all greatly and I know I'll be stopping by the blog daily for wonderful new inspiration.  You can still see a virtual library of my cards on the Classy Cards Blog and can always save 10% off your entire purchase at Classy Cards 'n Such Shop with coupon code JENNY-10.  


I began playing with my new Memory Box Distressed Addington Collage die and this card evolved.  I first cut a piece of Authentique Favorite paper with the Memory Box Distressed Addington die.  I used the die to cut the paper twice, once in the lower right corner and once in the top left.  I tried to layer this on top of an A2 white card but there wasn't enough contrast so instead I glued it to a piece of Kraft paper.  The Kraft panel was then adhered to the card front with Joy Foam Pads.

I cut the Memory Box Quinn Flourish Circle and colored it with distress ink.  The nest and bird were cut using the Memory Box Meadowbird Branch dies.  There's such a nice assortment of foliage in this set.  The Quinn Flourish was also adhered using Joy Foam Pads for additional dimension.  Last I stamped the Impression Obsession Sit in the Shade quote on the front of the card. 

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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Classy Cards Fall Watercolors

Hi, I'm sharing an inspiration card for the current Classy Cards 'n Such challenge.  I only used one die on this card, but it is so lovely it can stand on it's own.  Coupon code JENNY-10 will give you 10% your total purchase at Classy Cards 'n Such.


I cut the oval center out with the Memory Box Country Fence Oval Frame die.  I colored the die cut with distress inks, trying to use more muted greens so the grass didn't look too Spring-like.  I set the die cut aside to dry and took another piece of white card stock and created a background.  

I misted the background paper using Tattered Angels Pearl Glimmer Mist.  It has a lovely sheen to it.  Then I sprinkled the new Ken Oliver Earth Tones Color Bursts over the damp paper.  The colors spread and blend together so nicely.  It's also a lot of fun to do!  The background looks like an impressionist or maybe pointalist painting.

I glued the die cut to the background and positioned the white oval frame around the die.  I then took the whole project and mounted it onto a light blue A2 sized card.

Thanks for visiting and make sure to check out this week's Feeling Fall-ish challenge for a chance to win a great prize. You can even link up below!

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Classy Cards Winter Shaker

Hello!  I'm sharing a shaker card today inspired by this week's challenge at Classy Cards 'n Such.  Pop on over and join in the fun, there's still time!



I started with a white side fold A2 card base.  I layered a piece of Kraft paper 1/8 inch smaller on all sides on top.  I then cut a smaller blue layer.  I cut the middle out with an oval die from my stash.  I glued the Memory Box Deer in Trees die to the underside of the blue layer and then glued a piece of clear plastic toy packaging on top.  I made an oval around the opening with thick foam adhesive from my stash.  I cut another Memory Box Deer in Trees and cut the deer off the die cut, I then also cut the bottom of the trees.  I glued the trees down to the Kraft paper.  I then sprinkled some chunky glitter to the center of the Kraft paper before removing the backing on the foam adhesive and laying it on top so the adhesive formed a little ring around the glitter.

Thanks so much for visiting and don't forget about joining our challenge this week!

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Saturday, September 19, 2015

Classy Cards Rambling Roses

Hello!  I'm back today with a birthday card.  I can never seem to make enough!  I'm finally getting back into the swing of a routine again now that my children are back in school and hopefully my card mojo will return!  


I haven't used many background stamps in a while and I forgot how much I love them.  For this card I used Impression Obsession's Distressed Brick Stamp with distress ink.  I adhered the brick panel to a piece of Kraft card stock with Joy Crafts Foam pads.  

I envisioned a climbing rose but wanted to put together a card that wasn't time intensive so instead of making a ton of little flowers I used this beautiful Tattered Lace Rambling Rose die.  It has so much detail and I absolutely love the leaves.  They are so delicate and lacy.  The roses and leaves were colored with distress ink.  I cut the image a second time and added the red roses on top.  You can see some of the white rose peeking through underneath since I tried to only color the leaves of the bottom layer.  It reminds me of this beautiful red and white rose I have in my garden.  Each rose on the bush is so different and stunning.

Happy Birthday was cut with Impression Obsession's Greeting die set.  It's really perfect for so many occasions.  I keep hoping they'll release a holiday words version.  

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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Classy Cards Happy 100th!

Hi, today I'm so excited to share an inspiration card for the 100th Classy Cards 'n Such Challenge! This card was simple to put together but with the metallic elements it really makes a statement.  I was inspired by the beautiful pink balloons in the inspiration photo.


I began with an A2 top folded card and then cut a piece of Kraft card stock a little smaller for the bottom layer.  I added three banners cut from a die in my stash using different pinks from the Graphic 45 Botanical Tea Paper Pad.  The two larger banners were adhered using Joy! Crafts Foam Pads for dimension.  The smallest banner was just glued on top.

The butterfly is from an Impression Obsession Butterfly die.  I used silver Frantage embossing powder to get the mottled metallic look and then added a little bling with a sparkly Rock Candy center.  I also used the Frantage embossing powder on the word Happy cut from Impression Obsession's Greeting Set.

I hope you like the result and will join the fun this week with our 100th Challenge!

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Saturday, August 29, 2015

Classy Cards Hello

Hi friends!  I've been so inspired by this Graphic 45 Botanical Tea paper lately .  The soft coordinating shades and elegant prints have made it my go-to paper.    


The lacey circle is from Joy Crafts.  It's difficult to see in the photo but the edge of the solid center circle also has a lovely embossed detail.  The die comes with a smaller circle that I used to cut out the floral paper also from the Botanical tea paper pad.  I popped up the small circle with Joy! Crafts Foam Pads and then glued two of the Memory Box Chloe Stems on top.   I added  a butterfly from my stash, colored it with distress ink and added a rhinestone center.  Hello was cut from white card stock using the Impression Obsession Greeting Set.

I hope you enjoy my card.  Thanks for looking and make sure to check out the upcoming weekly challenges for a chance to win a wonderful prize from the Classy Cards 'n Such shop!

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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Classy Cards Teacher Thanks

Hi friends!  It's Jenny posting today with a card inspired by the Back to School Challenge.  Sometimes when I'm stuck on something I turn to paper to inspire me and in this case it's this cute school themed paper that has been in my stash for some time.


This might be more of a mid year themed card than a beginning of the year teacher card but now I'm ahead of the game when teacher appreciation day rolls around.

I cut an A2 size card and then cut my designer paper a quarter inch smaller on two sides which leave an eight of an inch border all around.  I then glued a rectangle from the Impression Obsession 6 in 1 Rectangle Frame that was cut with Kraft paper.

The sentiment was from a stamp in my stash.  I cut the sentiment with a rectangle from the Spellbinders Romantic Rectangles.  I used a little distress ink to age the inside a bit and bring in more of the Kraft color.  The center was popped up using Joy! Foam Pads.

The red apples are from the Impression Obsession Bushel of Apples die.  Thanks for looking and make sure to join in this week's challenge for a chance to win a great prize from the Classy Cards store!

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Saturday, August 22, 2015

Classy Cards Oceana Dreams


Hi again!  Today I'm sharing an underwater scene.  I've been in a nautical/beachy card making mood lately and it gave me the perfect opportunity to use this beautiful Memory Box Oceana Corner die.The base card is a white A2 sized card.  I used a piece of Kraft card stock as a base and then popped up a piece of light blue paper with Joy! Foam Pads on top.

I cut the Memory Box Oceana Corner with white card stock and then colored it lightly with Distress Ink.  I also cut parts of it again in a blue card stock and glued them on top.  The Memory Box Small Ringlets were also cut with the same blue card stock.  I used a die from my stash to make the sea horse and he was also adhered to the card with Joy! Foam Pads.  The Impression Obsession Grass die's bottom was trimmed a little.

Thanks for visiting and I look forward to seeing your Classy Cards challenge entries!

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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Classy Cards Birthday Wishes Tag

Hello Friends!  This is a tag I made inspired by the current Classy Cards 'n Such Color Inspiration challenge.  The color challenge is pretty broad:  Use Red, Pink, Blue, Green & Yellow.  In figuring out how to incorporate all these colors I got an idea to use my distress ink.


I started by cutting a tag from an old manila folder using a Tim Holtz die from my stash.  I placed a Memory Box stencil very similar to the Memory Box  Pattern Tula Stencil sold at Classy Cards 'n Such on top while I sponged various distress inks using a Mini Ink Blending Tool.  To get the colors to blend and add a little glam I sprayed Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Pearl over the top.  

While the ink was drying I cut the Birthday Wishes words out of the Impression Obsession Greeting set and colored them with blue distress ink.  When the tag was dry I glued the words and  Water Dew Drops to the surface, added some string and was done.  This almost has a tie dye appearance which is kind f fun.  I think I could use it both for a gift for an adult or for a child.  

Thanks for visiting and I hope you can join in the challenge this week!

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Saturday, August 15, 2015

Classy Cards Baby Mobile

Hello friends!  I'm here today sharing a new baby card I made for Classy Cards 'n Such.  It was pretty quick to create and could be duplicated easily for shower invitations or thank you cards.


I began by using a Pearlescent Embossing Paste similar to the Dreamweaver one sold in the store. I used the Memory Box Stars Starry Night Stencil and a Palette Knife to apply the paste.  I used a bit of painters tape to adhere the stencil to the card front before applying the paste.  If you are going to try using this embossing paste make sure to keep a bin of water close to drop your tools in right after or keep a baby wipe on hand because the embossing paste dries very fast and you'll want to make sure to clean it off your stencil before it dries.

After the paste was dry I added the blue circle die cut that's from a die in my stash and then glued the Memory Box Mobile to the top.  The blue circle was adhered to the card front using Joy Foam Pads.

To finish up I added the Baby die from Cheery Lynn.  It's no longer in stock at Classy Cards but check out the other Cheery Lynn dies because they are all 50% off with coupon code CLD50.

Thanks for visiting today and make sure to check out the latestClassy Cards 'n Such challenge!

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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Classy Cards Thinking of You

I'm sharing a card today inspired by the new Classy Cards 'n Such challenge.  The bunny in the inspiration photo was so sweet, I tried to recreate the scene.


First I used an embossing folder from my stash to get the brick background that I then sponged with distress ink using my Mini Ink Blending Tool.  The bunnies are from an Impression Obsession die in my stash.  They were cut with white card stock and colored with distress ink and then spritzed with Pearl Glimmer Mist.  The glimmer mist blended the distress ink and added a nice sheen to the bunnies. The bunnies were adhered to the card front using Joy Foam Pads.

The Grass Border and Thinking of You words are both from the Impression Obsession.  The Greeting Set from Impression Obsession is so versatile and if you follow my Wednesday posts you've seen them before.

The hanging branches are from Poppystamps Weeping Willow Branches die.  After I cut the willow and grass I sponged them with a little peeled paint distress ink using my mini ink blending tool.  Last I adhered the bunnies with Joy! Crafts Foam Pads.

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Thanks for visiting and make sure to link up to this week's Classy Cards 'n Such challenge for a chance to win an awesome prize!

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Classy Cards Joyful Birthday

Hello and welcome to the blog today!  I'm sharing a card I created this for the latest Classy Cards 'n Such Adding Texture challenge. 



The base is a white A2 card that I embossed with Anna Griffin's  Cheery Blossom embossing folder. I cut a rectangle in black using Impression Obsession's Rectangles 6-in-1 Frame and glued it on top.  The flowers were made by cutting the flowers from Heartfelt Creations Botanical Wings dies using white card stock.  

Before coloring the petals I scrunched them up, accordion folding the edges.  Then I spritzed the petals with Picked Raspberry Distress Spray and then again with Pearl Glimmer Mist.  I scrunched the petals even more and let them dry.

The banner is an Impression Obsession die from my stash that I popped up using Joy! Crafts Foam Pads.  Once the flowers were dry I glued pearls in the centers and adhered them to the card front with Scor-Tape.  I added some white leave around from a Crafty Ann die from my stash.  

Thanks for visiting and I hope you can join in the fun challenge this week for a chance to win a great prize! 

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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Classy Cards Striped Sofia

Hi, I'm here today with a card inspired by Classy Cards 'n Such's Colors and Patterns challenge.   When I saw the inspiration photo it reminded me of this adorable Stampavie Sofia Wishes stamp.


I stamped Sofia once on white card stock and then a second time onto a piece of green patterned paper from the Graphic 45 Botanical Tea paper pack.  This has become one of my go-to paper pads, I love the slightly muted colors and print patterns.

I colored her with alcohol ink markers and then cut out her dress and glued it over her body.  I was planning on paper piecing her apron too but the bow was tricky to cut so I ended up coloring in the apron with a yellow-orange marker.

I cut Sofia out with a Spellbinders Elegant Oval die and popped the oval up with Joy Crafts Foam Adhesive.  The green striped paper is also from the Graphic 45 Botanical Tea paper. To add a little interest I wrapped the card with twine from my stash and added adhesive Mother of Pearl Rhinestones.

Thanks for visiting and make sure you join in this week's challenge for a chance to win a great prize!

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Saturday, July 25, 2015

Classy Cards Hooray

Hi, I'm here today with a card for Classy Cards 'n Such featuring the Impression Obsession Butterfly die.


I started with a white A2 size card.  I cut the butterfly out and then used the Impression Obsession Open Scroll Butterfly die cut and colored it with Tarnished Brass Distress Stain.  It has a lovely shimmer.  I set the butterfly aside to dry, cut the Hooray out with a die from my stash and glued a piece of Graphic 45 Botanical Tea paper to the underside of the card.


I glued the center back into position and curled the wings a bit.  Then I glued five LaCreme Baby Pearls to the butterfly body.  I glued in some negative white pieces from the word Hooray and voila, the card was done!  This is a quick and simple card to recreate and changing the colors would give it a whole new look.  

Thanks for visiting!

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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Classy Cards Enjoy

Hello!  I'm back with an inspiration card for Classy Cards 'n Such's new At the Beach Challenge.  This is shaker card.  I love making them, especially with little scenes inside.


I began by cutting the main ring with two Spellbinders circle dies.  I glued a piece of clear plastic salvaged from toy packaging on the back of the ring.  Then I constructed the little scene.  I cut a circle out of a darker blue paper and glued a ripped a piece of Kraft card stock on top for sand.

The clouds are from my stash but there is a similar Memory Box Puffy Clouds die in stock at the Classy Cards store.  All of the dies used inside the shaker are from Impression Obsession:  Sea Birds, Shore Birds, Grass and even the fence.  After the scene was glued in place I adhered Joy foam pads all around the circle and added some bugle beads from my stash before taking the backing off the foam adhesive and closing up the little shaker scene.

I used a grayish-tan card stock for the A2 card base, added a light blue card stock on top and then glued the shaker to the card.  A little bird from the Impression Obsession Shore birds and another cloud were glued to the outide of the shaker.  Last I added the Enjoy die cut.  It's from Cheery Lynn.  Unfortuntately it's no longer in stock but all Cheery Lynn dies are 50% off at Classy Cards with coupon CLD50.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Classy Cards Bird Picnic

Hello!  Today I'm sharing an inspiration card for the Summer Picnic Challenge at Classy Cards 'n Such.  I sorted through all my food dies and this is what came together. I hope you like the result.  Remember to use my coupon code Jenny-10 at the Classy Cards Shop to receive 10% off your entire purchase.


This challenge calls for kraft, red and white to be used so I cut a piece of red paper for the picnic blanket.  I used Kraft Card Stock to cut the Poppystamps Bushel Basket and colored the bands with distress ink.  The handled basket is a die from my stash.  The apples were cut from the Impression Obsession Bushel of Apples die.  The Memory Box Scalloped Cake Stand was colored with pumice stone distress ink and the Memory Box Petite Cakes was colored with pink distress ink.

I stamped the Impression Obsession  Why Do Birds stamp with black ink and then added the Impression Obsession Leafy Branches to the side. The little bird is from Memory Box's Open Studio Meadowbird Branch set.  I colored the body with pink distress ink and the smaller accent feathers with brown distress ink.

Thanks for visiting and I can't wait to see your Summer Picnic creations this week!

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Poppystamps A Day in the Park

Classy Cards Red Bird

Hi I'm back today with a new card inspired by this week's Classy Cards 'n Such challenge Summer Picnic Color.  I focused more on the color than the picnic theme with this card.


 I started with a Kraft 5.5 inch card base, added a white layer on top that was cut with a die in my stash.  I used more Kraft paper to cut the Poppystamps Claudette Frame that I then cut the center out of. I love playing with Frantage Embossing Powder.  Using this Poppystamps Vintage Birdcage die gave me a perfect opportunity to use it.  I cut the birdcage, coated it with versamark ink, sprinkled Vintage on it and heated with a heat tool from behind.  I like the varied looks you can achieve with the Frantage powder.  

I added red color to the card with a bird from the Memory Box Resting Birds die.  The result makes this look more like a holiday card than a summer card though.  Kraft paper was also used to create foliage from the Memory Box Open Studio Meadowbird Branch die.  Some of the other foliage was cut in red and it makes the branches look like red berries. The flowers and rhinestones are from a die in my stash.  

Thanks for visting and don't forget to check out the wonderful new products in stock in the store and join this week's challenge.

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Saturday, July 11, 2015

Classy Cards Vintage Rose

Hi, I'm sharing a card today at the Classy Cards 'n Such Blog.  I was inspired by the Graphic 45 Botanical Tea paper.  I usually make pink flowers but I thought I'd mix things up.  I seem to be in a blue flower mood lately. I've also run out of pink papers in this gorgeous paper pad.  I will have to remedy that soon.  


The base card is an A2 size.  I cut a green layer from my stash 1/4 inch smaller and then the floral Botanical Tea paper 1/4 inch smaller than the green.  This left a 1/8 inch border on all sides.  Both the flower and just because sentiment from the JustRite Floral Vintage Labels Two were stamped with memento black ink.  

The flower was colored with alcohol ink markers.  I cut the image with Spellbinders Romantic Rectangles die and added a Silver Rock Candy to the center.  I love the sparkle Rock Candy adds.

Thanks for visiting and don't forget to join our weekly challenges at Classy Cards 'n Such for a chance to win a great prize!

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Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Classy Cards Watercolor Butterflies

Hello!  I'm back today sharing a card for this week's Splatters Challenge at the Classy Cards 'n Such Blog.  Splatters immediately made me think of my new Color Bursts.  This was my first time using them and they were so much fun!  


I first took an A2 sized card front and spritzed it was water making sure to cover the entire paper.  Then I sprinkled Alizarian Crimson, Lemon Yellow and Violet Color Bursts randomly onto the wet paper.  The colors blended and I sprayed a little more water in spots where I wanted more of a mix.  


Then after drying the paper with a heat tool I cut it using the Memory Box Floating Butterfly Frame die.  I glued this to an A2 white card (making sure to glue the butterfly centers but not the sides for added dimension).  I added sparkle with a clear Wink of Stella Pen. Then I then glued clear rhinestones from my stash onto all the butterfly bodies.

Thanks for visiting and I can't wait to see your Splatter creations this week!  Come link up and join the fun.  Hugs, Jenny

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Sunday, July 5, 2015

Classy Cards Rose Red


Hi, I'm sharing a card that I made for Classy Cards 'n Such using the Heartfelt Creations Botanical Wings die. I started by stamping the Heartfelt Creations Botanical Rose Stamps and then cut them with the matching Botanical Wings die.  I sprayed the flowers with water and scrunched them up.  I also used a stylus from the Paper Blossoms Tool Kit to help shape while gluing the flower layers together.

I used spray stain and glimmer mists to color the roses and while they were drying I assembled the rest.  The A2 card has a layer of Kraft Card Stock and then a layer of Graphic 45 Botanical Tea. I cut and colored the frilly Joy! Crafts Circle using distress ink and a mini ink blending tool.  Then stamped the JustRite Floral Vintage Labels 2 sentiment on a Spellbinders circle from my stash.  The circle was popped up higher using Joy Foam Pads to adhere it to the card.

I added the black centers (from a die in my stash) and pearls to the flowers and arranged them around the circle.  After gluing them down I added foliage from the Memory Box Fresh Foliage die.

Thanks for looking!

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