I've had this clear box photo frame sitting on my scrap table forever, just waiting to be altered. This was really simple to make!

Supplies: 3 scraps of paper measuring 4x3, 2x4, and 4x1 1 picture, cropped to 3.25x2 1 piece of ribbon measuring 3", 1 flower-I used a flower from a previous pak, but the July pak also comes with some great flowers. 1 tag-I cut off about 1" of it so I can use the rest later. Heidi Swapp heart shaped foam stamp Liquid Chalk ink in Chestnut Roan Corner rounder

Directions:

1. Start by adhering the 4"x1" paper along the top (the red paper). Then adhere the 2"x4" piece along one side (the blue paper), and finally the 4"x3" piece (the Love paper). I used glue dots as adhesive on this, but you could also mod podge it.
2. Place the ribbon in the upper left hand corner, over the red paper.
3. Round the bottom left corner of the picture, and place it in the upper right hand corner.
4. Stamp two hearts over the love paper
5. Adhere flower onto the ribbon.
6. Adhere the tag along the side of the love paper, and journal on it.

That's it! Super easy, super cute altered photo box!

Megan Thurman, Classy Coach

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Class Title: Relax*Renew*Revive Spa Set. Description:Use your July papers to make fun "spa" gift for yourself or a friend!..Instructor: Shelly Boyd Class Date: Friday, July 27, 2007 Time Instructor will be online to answer questions: Varies.

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In the meantime, be sure to check out the tips and ideas posted by each layout below, for using your Classy Pak, for a bit of inspiration!

Titles

• You're a Grand Old Flag
• Star Struck
• Oh My Stars
• Let Freedom Ring
• Havin' a Blast
• Little Fire Cracker
• Boom Time!
• A Bang Up Day!

Pinwheels Whirling

Pinwheels whirling round. Spit sparks upon the ground, And rockets shoot up high and blossom in the sky-- Blue and yellow, green and red flowers falling on my head, and I don't ever have to go to bed, to bed, to bed!

Dorothy Aldis

Titles and poem provided by Tiare Smith

She is Great by Megan Thurman Idea to Note: Use rub ons to add a decorative touch to photos by rubbing direction onto the photo!

C by Amanda Williams Idea to Note: Use chipboard pieces in a variety of ways. Here Amanda used the chipboard bracket as a "C." Think outside the box for unique ideas!

Birthday Dance by Tiare Smith Idea to Note: Use the back of your Simple Sentiments cards to journal. Tuck behind your title and decorate with rub ons for a fun accent.

Relax by Amanda Williams Idea to Note: Use a single bracket to highlight a fun title! or journaling!

Blossom by Shelly Boyd, Classy Coach

Supplies Needed: 1 12x12 Fabulous Patterned Paper, 1 Floral Chic Rub Sheet, Various Mini Flowers, Misc. brads for centers of mini flowers, 1 4x10 photo.

This is a really simple and quick layout but I loved the results. While I only used one large photo on this layout there are lots of variations you could do. Originally, I thought I would use several differerent and much smaller photos where I placed my one photo but decided to keep it simple. I think the most important part of this layout is using the existing pattern on the paper and following the line it creates.

Instructions:

1. To start, I left a 1/4 white border on the photo when I trimmed it..
2. Apply the rub-on quote and frame directly to the photo.
3. Then adhere mini flowers to the top right corner of the photo and I added another one to Meganne's hair.

Some other things you might do with your layout is add a bit of lace under the length of the photo or some photo corners instead of the white border. If you don't care for all the empty blue space add some doodling or stamp work and journal around the stamping/doodling. These things are some of the things I considered for my layout but decided to keep this new favorite photo simple. The possibilities are definitely endless. Have fun!!!

Jill and Lacey by Becca Huber, Classy Coach

Supplies: Fancy Pants Floral Chic Fabulous paper, Fancy Pants Floral Chic Fairytale paper, orange cardstock, red cardstock, ribbon, pair of chipboard brackets, Floral Chic rub ons, silk flowers, brad, ink.

Instructions:

1. Cut 8 or 9 strips of striped Fabulous paper from the Fancy Pants Floral Chic Collection that are 11 1/2" long and between 3/4" wide and 1 1/2" wide.
2. Cut 8 1/4" x 10 1/2" pieces of orange and red cardstock. Adhere these together with the orange on top. The red should stick out 1/4" on the right and bottom edges.
3. Use the Fairytale paper as a background. Cut a piece from the Fairytale background approx. 8 1/2" x 6 1/2". Cut this from the background that would be behind the orange and red cardstock.
4. Adhere the 8 or 9 strips of Fabulous on the background paper starting 1" from the left edge and ending 2" from the right edge. These pieces should each be angled slightly.
5. Adhere the inked beige Fairytale piece 1/4" from the left of the orange mat and 1 1/4" from the top of the orange mat. Your photo goes on the Fairytale mat.
6. Attach a corner rub on in the upper right of the orange mat.
7. Attach the orange/red ribbon across the page, 3 5/8"
8. Ink brackets with brown ink. Attach these ¼" from the bottom of the page with the title between the brackets.
9. Add a double silk flwer with a brad near the title.

July 2007 CLASSY PAK INCLUDES: 1 12x12 Hearthrob Patterned Paper, 1 12x12 My Sweetie Patterned Paper, 1 12x12 Fairy Tale Patterned Paper, 1 12x12 Fabulous Patterned Paper, 1 12x12 Lavish Patterned Paper, 1 12x12 Love Bird Patterned Paper, 1 12x12 Beloved Patterned Paper, 1 12x12 Sublime Patterned Paper, 1 12x12 Exquisite Patterned Paper, 1 12x12 Magnificent Patterned Paper, 1 Floral Chic Rub Sheet, 1 6x6 Brackets, Labels and Tabs Chipboard Sheet (shapes vary per board),7 Various Mini Flowers, 2 Double-sided Simple Sentiments Cards, 1 yd Double-sided Red/Orange Ribbon, 1 yd Double-sided Turquoise/Green RIbbon, 1 Classy Scrapper E:news filled with layout and cards ideas, sketches, techniques and more! PLUSH PAK INCLUDES: Everything in the Classy Pak Plus...1 set Aged Floral Rub ons, 1 Double-sided Simple Sentiments Card, 1 yd Double- sided Rust/Aged Gold Ribbon, Cardstock: 2 12x12 Apricot Cardstock, 2 12x12 Parakeet Cardstock, 2 12x12 Grenadine Cardstock, 1 Idea Sheet to jump start your creativity!

*Note: Classy Paks began mailing on Saturday, July 14, 2007 for all whose cards were previously charged. Remaining paks will be mailed as cards are charged. August Classy Paks begin shipping August 10, 2007.

We have a Classy Scrapper Blinkie! Let everyone know you are a Classy Scrapper by attaching and displaying the Classy Scrapper Blinkie. Just attach it to your signatures on message boards and your email. Simply click the blinkie with your right mouse button and save to your computer. Next, you will need to add this to your photo hosting account. I use www.photobucket.com. Once added, just copy the code Photobucket creates and paste it into your signature line. It's quick and easy and you can add all kinds of blinkies to your signature!

We give referral rewards! For every 3 people who join that you refer you will receive some extra goodies with your next Classy Pak. You must be listed as the referral at their time of joining.

Shipping Dates: Please note to accomodate our travel schedules for tradeshows(to find the best products for you) and to streamline our operations we are going to start sending the Classy Paks out each month between the 10th and 17th. This just means that the bulk of the Classy Paks will go out at the same time. Most of you will not notice a difference. As always, we will post the shipping date on the web site each month and in the newsletter.

The PLUSH Pak! Have you seen the new Plush Pak? It's everything you love about the Classy Pak, "plush" with coordinating cardstock and additional embellishments! It's the ultimate pak for every scrapbooker.

Did you know that scrapbookers can save an average of 20 minutes on a layout by starting with a guide? A sketch? Not only can you save yourself time while creating but you can save time looking for ideas with the new Classy Coordinates Sketch a Day Club! Sketches are delivered directly to your inbox each week! Just print them out and start creating!

You've already got one great time saving tool, your Classy Pak! Now we are providing you with even more ideas and time saving opportunities.

Check out our new Sketch a Day Club and be inspired, start creating and save yourself a bit of time too!

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Looking for the perfect cardstock to coordinate with the beautiful papers in the July 2007 Classy Pak? Here is a list of colors we think match quite well with the July Classy Pak.

Visit your local scrapbook store or favorite online retailer to purchase these wonderful coordinating colors from Bazzill Basics (our cardstock of choice).

• Apricot
• Parakeet
• Grenadine

• Brown 2
• Green 2
• Cool Rd 2

We now have a Calendar of Events! This event is complete with Classes, Crops, Conventions and other events where you will find Classy Coordinates!!!

It even includes the monthly ship dates for your Classy Paks! Be sure to check it regularly for fun Classy Scrapper Events you may want to attend, including:

• August 2007 3rd Anniversary Crop: The Crop of the Year! SOLD OUT!
• October Simply Southern Scrapbook Convention in Huntsville, Alabama! REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Come take a class with me and visit the Classy Coordinates Booth!

Join me at the 5th Annual Simply Southern Scrapbook Convention, Huntsville, AL, October 4, 5 and 6, 2007. at the Von Braun Center, Southall II.

Attend a great workshop with me: A Round Layout Class, where we will complete a cute round layout, as well as a fun card. Or join me for my Inside Out CD Mini Album Class. You'll complete an entire mini album in this class that you'll treasure!

Don't forget to stop by the Classy Coordinates Booth! We'll have great deals, gifts and more! Be sure to stop by and say, "Hello!"