Classy Cards N Such: Thankful for You

Hello blogging friends! I'm here today with a card created for the Classy Cards N Such Challenge. Our challenge this week is "Sunflower Inspired".

As soon as I saw this challenge I knew that I would be pulling out my French Country designer paper by Graphic 45. I literally am in love with every single sheet in this paper pad! 

I started with a 4.25 x 5.5 cardstock base. I distressed the edges of the sunflower paper from the French Country paper pad to add to my card base. Next using Lattice Rectangles by Spellbinders and white cardstock, I die-cut a lovely rectangle to stamp my sunflower on. I colored it and then added a green bling rectangle from the Blue/Green Lattice Rectangles Nestabling around the sunflower and just inside the lattice edges. I added some Mustard Seed Distress Ink around the lattice edges.

For my next layer, I used the opposite side of the sunflower paper and a slightly darker cardstock to create a long rectangle. I glued the pieces together and then ran them through my Cuttlebug with the Anna Griffin Matelasse embossing folder. I love the weaved appearance you get from this folder. It makes my sunflower appear as if it is poking out over a fence.

For finishing touches, I used the Teramo Labels from Memory Box to die-cut a label to stamp my sentiment on. These lovely little label die-cuts are perfect for stamping small sentiments on and there are two other sets that Beverly carries in the store. I own them all and will be showcasing more of them at a later date. 

The stamp set I have used today is from Gina K Designs. It is a Stamp Set Duo called Thankful for you.

I hope you have enjoyed my card today and feel inspired to join the challenge. Thanks for stopping by!

Classy Cards N Such: It Is Well

Hello blogging friends! I'm here today with a card created for the Classy Cards N Such Challenge. Our challenge this week is to use some form of gingham on your card. As soon as I saw this challenge I knew that I wanted to pull out my Secret Garden paper pad by Graphic 45. It's one of my absolute faves and it has several different shades of gingham to choose from!

I started my card with a 5.5" x 5.5" square lavender cardstock base. I added a sheet of lavender gingham designer paper from Secret Garden paper pad. I wanted the paper to stand out just a bit from the base so I inked the edges with distress ink.

Before adhering the gingham paper to the base I added three strips of Black Polka Dot Trendy Tape diagonally across the paper.

For my next layer I cut a rectangle of lavender cardstock and ran it through my Cuttlebug with the Dots Embossing Folder. I added distress ink to the edges.

For my focal point of the card I used Spellbinders Decorative Labels Twenty-Seven and white cardstock to create an elegant label to stamp my sentiment on.

I added black pearls to the centers of my stamped flowers and for finishing touches I added a black swirl in the lower corner.

Thanks for stopping by today! Be sure to join the challenge at Classy Cards N Such Blog. You can save 10% off your entire purchase at Classy Cards N Such Store by using my discount code: JENNIPHER-10. If you would like to get prepared for future Classy Cards N Such challenges please check out the challenge calendar.

So Loved

Hi everyone! I'm here with a card made with some awesome products from the Classy Cards N Such Store along with my Verve Stamps and A Cut Above Die. My card layout was based on this sketch challenge we are having this week at Classy Cards...

I was also inspired by Verve's Inspiration Challenge: Floral Fantasy.

I was inspired by the sage green chair and the pink roses in the picture. The picture had a vintage feel to it so, I wanted to do a shabby style creation. The main part of the challenge was to include at least one flower on your card. I have lots of pink roses in my patterned paper but I also added a Prima Gillian flower.

I began my card with a pre-made kraft card base. I added a layer of Stardream Rose Quartz to the base. Using the pink rose patterned paper from True Romance by KAISERCRAFT I distressed the edges and added it to the Rose Quartz layer.

Continuing to work with those papers and some Moss cardstock from my stash I created more layers. To the vertical 2 inch layer I added a strip of White Cluny lace. Using the Heart Circles from Spellbinders I created a double layer for my focal point. I stamped the butterflies and focal sentiment from So Fluttery by Verve Stamps. Using the Flutterby die also from Verve Stamps I cut out the butterflies and added Pink Pearls by Want 2 Scrap for their little bodies. To the heart circle layer I added a Prima Gillian Flower.

For finishing touches, I knew I wanted to add an extra little sentiment to the card. I used two of the tag dies from Sentiment Tag 3 by Cheery Lynn Designs to create a double layer and stamped my finishing sentiment from All About You also from Verve Stamps.

This is a great card for a special lady in your life to let them know just how much they are loved!

Thanks for stopping by today! Be sure to join the challenge at Classy Cards N Such Blog. You can save 10% off your entire purchase at Classy Cards N Such by using my discount code: JENNIPHER-10. If you would like to get prepared for future Classy Cards N Such challenges please check out the challenge calendar.

Classy Cards N Such: Love & Joy

Hi Everyone! It's Jenn and it's been quite a while since I've posted a card for Classy Cards 'n Such. I had to take some time off to care for my Mom and I want to thank everyone for their prayers and support. Most especially Beverly and the ladies of the Classy Cards 'n Such Design Team.

Today, I am sharing a card with you created with one of the fabulous new Flourishes stamp sets, Holiday Topiaries.

I began with a square card base of 5.5" x 5.5". To that, I added one layer of patterned paper from the Holly Bright 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" paper pad by Kaisercraft. Then I added a green scalloped die-cut border that can be found in the back of the paper pad. This paper pad comes with 4 pages of die-cuts that can be used to enhance or complete your card designs. It's a must-have for all your holiday crafting.

After I had stamped and colored up my topiary, using my Copic markers, I used my  Decorative Labels Eight by Spellbinders, to die-cut the image out. Then I slightly over-stamped my sentiment over the image.

For finishing touches and to add that holiday feel, I die cut three snowflowers using Cheery Lynn Designs Snowflowers Set 1.

Since no card is complete without a little bling, I added Baby Rhinestones - Red to the Snowflower centers.

If you are interested in any of the products I used on this card just click on the gold links to shop. Remember to use my Discount Code: Jennipher-10 to take 10% off your order.

Thanks for stopping by. God Bless You!

The Perfect Sentiment: Anything Goes

Hi Everyone! Hope you are having a great week. It's Wednesday and time for a new challenge at The Perfect Sentiment. This week is everyone's favorite challenge: Anything Goes!

Since anything goes and I needed to get a start on Christmas cards and I've always wanted to try pink and green for Christmas...this is what I ended up with...

I used one of my favorite Webster's Pages Collections, "Waiting for Santa/Sweet Season". This collection is probably now retired but, I have a nice stash of it left.

This card also gave me a reason to try out my Frosty Border die by Memory Box. It's hard to tell here but it's actually very elegant.

And of course I used one of my favorite sentiments from Verve's Bright Spirits stamp set.

Challenges I would like to enter:

• LEJ Designs: Die cuts or punches
• Vickie's Anything Goes
• Get Inky: Die Cuts 
• Lawnscaping: Clean & Simple 
• Make It Monday: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you are blessed.

Classy Cards N Such: 3-D Art

Last week I had the opportunity to experiment with the wonderful 3-D art that Beverly has in the Classy Cards N Such Online Store. I chose to work with the 3-D die-cut flowers by the sheet. The sheet I worked with has Lilacs, Hyacinths, and Anemones on it. This was super easy and fun. All you do is pop-out the completed flower arrangement that you want to work with. Then, working by numbers (and the sheet is numbered) you adhere the layers on top of the die-cut arrangement with foam pads. I used the new foam pads by Joy Crafts that Beverly has recently added to the store and I really like working with them. I bought both sizes and I'm glad I did. The smallest size is just perfect for those little tiny things, like flower stems, that need to be popped-up.

Once I had my arrangement completed I adhered it to a Stardream Chiara Coral lacy oval that I cut with my Spellbinders Lacy Oval die. For my card base I used Esse Smooth Pearlized White Neenah Paper. I added a layer of designer paper from the Romantique Collection by Prima. Next, I added a strip of the Textured Two-Toned Ribbon by May Arts in Pink/White across the base layer before adhering the lacy oval with my floral arrangement. This ribbon is so gorgeous in real life. For the finishing touch, I added some Silver Rhinestones Swirls to the corners. The swirls are actually from a larger piece of bling from Want 2 Scrap and I just cut off the pieces I wanted to use on my card. Don't worry, the rest of the bling is still very useable.

This card came together quickly using the 3-D art and I strongly encourage you to try a sheet. You'll be hooked in no time! I bought one of every sheet and I can't wait to make another card using these gorgeous flowers.

I am entering this card into the Stamps R Us "bling it on challenge" and the 2 Sisters "anything goes challenge".


Don't forget to come and join us on Wednesday at The Perfect Sentiment for a new challenge and chance to win a prize!