The theme for this week on the good ol' American Crafts blog is The Classics line.
Tell your own timeless story with the help of The Classics. With designs inspired by literature, this elegant assortment features bold colors, sophisticated patterns, and inspirational phrases that appeal to scrapbookers and card makers alike. Leah Farquharson and Susan Weinroth are here to start the week off with a pair of layouts and cards.
Supplies: A Wrinkle in Time Paper (35301), Emma Paper (35300), Ender's Game Paper (35317), Dorian Gray Paper (35306), Canterbury Tales (35315) - The Classics, The Classics Large Pearl Brads (85527) - Elements, The Classics Fabric Brads (85524) - Elements, The Classics Medium Brads (85525) - Elements, The Classics Buttons (85523) - Elements, Dedication (82303) - Mementos, Reinforced Decorative Tags (77246) - Bits, Preface Phrases and Journaling (42184) - Remarks, Foreward Accents and Phrases (43389) - Minimarks
Leah says, "I have really loved working with this line of papers! It was perfect for putting down a few thoughts on family and showcasing last year's photo!"
"I love sending a card just because. Sometimes those feel like the most special! When you least expect them..."
Supplies: Ender Paper (35317) - The Classics, Hamlet Paper (35302) - The Classics, Monte Cristo Paper (35305) - The Classics, Mountain Park Paper (35231) - City Park, Bookmarks 4" x 6" Cards (64006) - JustWrite, Sunny Aqua (53119) - Thickers, Hardcover Aquatic (53138) - Thickers, Dedication (82303) - Mementos, Reinforced Decorative Tags (77246) - Bits, Letterbox Pearl Brads (85496) - Elements, Metallics Medium Jewel Brads (85289) - Elements, Brights Mini Jewel Brads (85273) - Elements, I Do Large Jewel Brads (85499) - Elements, 12x12 Cardstock Pool (71069) - AC Cardstock, 12x12 Cardstock Jade (71468) - AC Cardstock, 12x12 Cardstock Vanilla (71041) - AC Cardstock, 12x12 Cardstock Sand (71043) - AC Cardstock, 12x12 Cardstock Rocky Road (71466) - AC Cardstock
Susan says, "The Mementos bookplates worked so well as the focal point of the layout - to house all of my baby's 'nicknames.' It was both a fun and easy way to arrange them all on my layout the same way that they were placed on the sticker sheet."
Stay tuned tomorrow for more inspiration from The Classics line as well as our weekly giveaway!
This is such a great line, you can use it on just about anything! Great work ladies!
Posted by: Stephanie Buice | Monday, February 14, 2011 at 09:32 AM
Gorgeous work, Leah and Susan! Absolutely gorgeous.
Posted by: Becky Williams | Monday, February 14, 2011 at 02:24 PM
Beutiful....just beutiful .....but my favorite is the nicknames layout :0
Posted by: Silvana | Monday, February 14, 2011 at 07:55 PM
These are gorgeous projects!! I am loving this line and all the rich and elegant colors and patterns.
Posted by: Jodi | Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 08:24 AM
gorgeous gorgeous! ... and i love this line :)
Posted by: ShellyJ | Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 09:54 AM
Beautiful! I love this line.
Posted by: Melissa | Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 09:56 AM