Winner Challenge #7!!!!

Congratulations to Vicki Romaine, entry #2!!!  You are the winner of a $10 Gift Certificate for the Classy Cards shop!!!   Please contact me no later than Monday, May 21st 6PM Central time for instructions about collecting your gift.

Please stop back by tomorrow when our next challenge will be posted.  We would love to have you play along!!

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

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As You Graduate

Hi there!  It's Linda, back with another graduation card.  Again, I kept this one simple, but I really like the look since it's for a young lady.

The card mat is cut from the Glitz Vintage Blue paper pad.  The Spellbinders small petite oval was cut from the Deep Blue Layering Swatches.  These small sheets are perfect for a mat or used, as I did, to cut your diecut element.  


The top oval is cut using the Spellbinders Lacey Oval which I popped up on foam dots to add some dimension.  The sentiment is from the My Sentiments Exactly! Graduation Rubz set. These rubz are so simple and easy to use.  Check out the Classy Cards 'n Such online store.  Beverly has a variety of these for many different occasions.  


My last embellishment was a Fanciful Flourish which, along with the Lacey Oval, was cut from a light tan paper that really enhances the color in the card mat.

Thanks, Linda!!  So elegant!!!   There are just a few more hours to enter our Graduation Challenge!   We would love to see your creations!!  Click here for the details and post your entry today!


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

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Graduation Congratulations!!!

Linda has created a quick and simple, yet elegant graduation card which is appropriate for a guy or a gal!


She started with Esse Smoothe Pearlized Cocoa for the card base.  The mat is Deep Blue from Layering Swatches #2.  The layering swatches are so handy since they are already cut to perfection to just the right size (3.75" x 5")!


Linda embellished the card with Graduation outline stickers and framed the card with the Lines outline stickers.  Congratulations is from the Gold Multi sayings outline sticker.  This is a very quick and easy card and looks great!

The Cat Grad stamp which Chris used three different ways in this post, the Graduation Rubz used in this post and the Graduation outline stickers which Linda used here are all on SALE!! Follow the gold links above and get yours now!!


Be sure to enter your creation, whether clean and simple or elegantly embellished, in our Graduation challenge here!  I can't wait to see what you have done!!

Paper Pads are 15% off at Classy Cards 'n Such when you enter promo code PaperPads (no spaces) at checkout.  We have paper pads from top companies including Webster’s Pages, Prima, Glitz Designs and Doodlebug!   This offer is effective through Friday, May 18^th while supplies last!

NEW this week!!

•    IMPRESSION OBSESSION - A new vendor of quality stamps for Classy Cards!!
• Background stamps - Three fabulous LARGE (5.75" x 5.75") Cover-A-Card background stamps
• Mega Mount - A rocker-style acrylic block with handle which can be used with any unmounted stamp - cling, acrylic or unmounted.   Scroll down on the Mega Mount page and watch the video to see how it works and what you can easily make with it!!  The Mega Mounts are on order and should ship to me next week!
• Gorgeous FLORAL stamps!!

Click here to see all of the Impression Obsession stamps!!!

   

•     Spellbinders Floral Ovals - Soooo beautiful!!!

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

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Male Graduation Card

This year, our family graduate is a young man.  Male cards, for some reason, are almost always hard for me to do since some of my favorite embellishments - bling, flowers, ribbon and lace - may not be the most appropriate. 


I kept it clean and simple.   The patterned paper is from the Glitz Vintage Blue paper pad and is layered directly onto the card base with no other papers.  I applied a sentiment from the Graduation Rubz to a die cut with the new Labels Twenty-five.   I sponged gently around the edge with the die cut still in place using Tumbled Glass.


Rubz (rub-ons) are sooo easy to apply!   You can find detailed instructions here.  I added the gold diploma from the Graduation outline sticker sheet.


I framed the card with the smallest lines from the Lines (gold) sheet and used the thickest line atop the patterned paper.


Finally, I cut an outline mat from the same patterned paper, adhered it directly to the back of the white die cut from the Labels Twenty-five with the To the Graduate Rubz and adhered to the white card base with foam pads.  Quick and easy!!!  Give it a try, won't you???   The gold links above take you directly to the items in the Classy Cards shop!

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

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Cat Grads

Today, Chris is showcasing the Cat Grad stamp from Stampavie in three very different ways!   This post is longer than usual, but stick with us as I think the results are worth it!! The possibilities are really endless so let your imagination fly!!!  First up is the card shown on the announcement for the latest Classy Cards Challenge - Graduation!!

I stamped the Cat Grad with black and colored with Copic Markers on Cryogen White cardstock. I layered the Cat Grad on burgundy and mustard cardstock and then layered these with Joy! Foam Pads, small on the Layering Swatches #1 Metallic Papers which I embossed with the Dots Embossing Folder.

I cut a Fanciful Flourish and used a few tools to make this job a little easier.  I find the Crafter's Tools by Cheery Lynn Designs so helpful in moving and molding die cuts,  while the Cuttlehug helps eliminate the need for additional paper shims. The Sakura Quickie Glue Pen is a wonderful adhesive that works great on dies with a lot of details and small areas. 

I stamped Celebrate from the Topsy Turvy Cakes JustRite stamp set and added a small gold gem in the corner to add a little pizzazz. 

I stamped the Cat Grad three times on white cardstock in black ink and colored with Copic markers. I mounted the images on textured amethyst and black cardstock. I used patterned paper from my stash and adhered it to amethyst and black cardstock. 

This card will fit into a legal sized envelope. I wrapped black grosgrain ribbon around and then layered the Cat Grad stamp using the Joy! Foam Pads Small to give the card a bit of dimension.

I cut out the Canadian Kaleidoscope Doily in black, cut it into sections and adhered two of the corners using the Quickie Glue Pen. These doily dies are my FAVORITES and work best to add a shim. I used the Cuttlehug which helps eliminate the need for extra shims.

I used Spellbinders Labels Ten and stamped the frame and Celebrate from Topsy Turvy Cakes. I added black Viva Decor dots.

These Stampavie Stamps are so much fun to color! Classy Cards 'n Such even has the NEW Tim Holtz Distress Ink Markers! 

I painted the cute Cat Grad image using the Twinkling H20s Passion set with my aqua painter brush.  Once colored, I cut out the Spellbinders Lacey Circles and Circles. I slightly off set them when mounting them on red Layering Swatches #2 Deep Variety that I embossed. I mounted this on white cardstock embossed with the Dots Embossing Folder. 


To add a little flair to the card, I tied a grey satin ribbon around and added the little red flower made with the Miniature Rose Die from Cheery Lynn Designs and shaped the Paper Blossoms Tool Kit.  I used the Sakura Quickie Glue Pen to adhere all of the little blossoms together. Finally, I added three silver rhinestones on the internal portion of the flower and in the corner. 

Thanks, Chris, for some really cute examples of how one stamp can be used in so many different ways!!  Follow the gold links above to find the items in the Classy Cards shop.


Show us your graduation creations by entering our challenge here!  AND be eligible to win a $10 Gift Certificate to the Classy Cards shop!


Be sure to check out our deal on Tim Holtz Distress Ink Markers here.   Classy Cards has made these markers very affordable!


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

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Sweet Williams for Graduation!!!

Hi folks!  It's Holly posting today!  This is the card I created for the latest challenge - Graduation.  Isn't that sentiment perfect for a young girl graduating from high school or college?  I've used the following products from Classy Cards 'n Such on this card:

 

Celebrate stamp set (Stampavie)

Lace Light Deco Border (Cheery Lynn Designs)

Fanciful Flourish (Cheery Lynn Designs )

Stacker Flower #1 Leaf (Cheery Lynn Designs )

Sweet Williams (Cheery Lynn Designs )

 

I stamped the sentiment with dark pink ink and then adhered some patterned paper below it.  I cut out the Lace Light Deco Border and adhered that right above the patterned paper.  The flourish is cut from dark pink cardstock and I cut the leaves from green cardstock.  I cut the Sweet Williams flower twice from vanilla cardstock and sponged the dark pink ink on the edges.  I pinched each petal in the center, stacked each layer, and used a gold brad in the center of the flower to keep the layers together.

Thanks, Holly for a beautiful card!!

I have exciting news to share with you!!  If you have been wanting the new Tim Holtz Distress Ink Markers but needed a more affordable way to get them, click here for details of our brand new Distress Ink Marker Club!

We want to see your graduation card entered into our current challenge here.

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

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CCNS Challenge #7 - Graduation!!!

It's that time of year when we honor those who have achieved one of life's most special milestones - graduation.  Whether it be high school, college, postgraduate or even kindergarten, graduation is a special time.


And so for this challenge, we want to see the classy cards you have made for the graduates in your lives!  Check out the graduation items in the Classy Cards shop, on sale this week, which the design team has used in our samples below  - Cat Grad, Celebrate,  Graduation Rubz and Graduation outline stickers!


Here's how to play:

1. Make a classy card, tag or other paper crafting project with a graduation theme (see above).
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 CCNS07 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, May 17th 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 may choose one or two entries to receive the Classiest Card Award!


And now for some inspiration from the design team:

Holly

Linda

Chris

Beverly

We would love to see your classy creations when you use the Inlinkz tool below to enter our challenge!!!  Good luck to everyone!!

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

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For the Graduate

Wow!   It's been over a month since I have posted.   What's that saying about the best laid plans??  We were really busy over the last several weeks preparing for the open house last Saturday.  It was a very successful and fun day with lots of friends and family stopping by.   Thanks to all who came!!!  


The Exotic Butterfly die cuts, mini and small, from Cheery Lynn Designs that we were expecting for the open house arrived this afternoon!!!   Since they didn't make it to the open house, I'm putting them on sale for 20% off through 5/31/11.  Shipping charges will apply unless you make arrangements for pickup.   PLUS, everything on the website is 10% off (see the home page for the coupon code).   What a deal!!!   Quantities are limited, so hurry!


Watch for June sales and new products.   I asked what you wanted in the survey at the open house and I'm doing my best to listen!  It may take a little time, but keep your comments coming!


Because I'm behind, I'm planning to post several times over the next few days to catch up.    Today, I want to share some graduation cards that Linda and I have made.

Click on the links to find the highlighted items in the Classy Cards 'n Such online store.

Linda

                            Supplies 

                               Bling - Recollections Metal Heads

                               Embossing folder - Leafy Tree

                               Paper - American Crafts Cardstock

                               Rubz - Graduation by My Sentiments Exactly!

                               Other - Bow-Easy, ribbon, Cuttlebug

Linda

                            Supplies

                               Outline Stickers - Graduation, More Plain Sayings, Multi Sayings

                               Paper - Gold paper, Blue cardstock

                               

Beverly

           Supplies

                               Embossing folder - Dots

                               Outline stickers - Graduation, Georgian corners

                               Paper - Stash

                               Rubz - Graduation by My Sentiments Exactly! (not shown)

                              

Beverly

           Supplies

                               12" x 12" Glittered cardstock sticker sheet - Madeline

                               Outline stickers - Assorted lines

                               Paper - Stash

                               Rubz - Graduation by My Sentiments Exactly! (not shown)

                               Other - Foam dots

Thanks for stopping by!  More later....



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