Make 3 Classic Road Legends Cards
May 26, 2025
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Create 3 Stunning Cards with Classic Road Legends by Spellbinders
Ready to cruise into creativity? Spellbinders has introduced the Classic Road Legends Collection, designed by the talented Mindy Eggen #mindyeggendesign. This collection celebrates vintage vibes and classic cars with intricate dies that’ll take your #papercrafting to the next level.
Today, I’m sharing three unique cards I created using products from the Classic Road Legends Collection. Whether you’re a car enthusiast or simply love charming designs, these step-by-step guides will inspire your next #cardmaking adventure. Additionally, I’ve included a video tutorial to guide you through crafting the backgrounds and assembling these stunning cards. Buckle up and get crafting!
The Classic Road Legends Muscle Car Card
Instructions:
- Create the Background
Start by pressing a black and white background representing a checkered flag using the Buffalo Plaid press plate.
- Die-Cut the Muscle Car and the Speedometer
Use the Classic Road Legends Muscle Car die to cut your vehicle from bright red cardstock (poppy) for a sleek, classic muscle car finish. Use silver mirror cardstock for lots of chrome trim, and raven for the seats, tires, and stripes.
Create a simple speedometer with coordinating colors; however, use brushed silver for the frame to keep the car in the spotlight
- Add Embellishments
Use glossy accents over vellem to create realistic lightbulbs. Blend dark brown or gray on the inside of the car, and across the back fender and the bottoms of the doors to create shadows. Conversely, blend a little white on top of the car and the hood to make it look like the sun is shining on it. Assemble the speedometer and attach it centered on the black and white background. Layer the muscle car onto the background using foam adhesive to give it dimension.
- Stamp Your Sentiment
Stamp the sentiment onto white cardstock with black ink and die-cut it with the coordinating die. Pop it up with some foam squares or strips
Voila! You’ve got a dynamic card that’s equal parts vintage and cool.
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The Classic Road Legends Timeless Truck Card
This design leans into rustic charm and warm nostalgia, featuring a lovely timeless truck. Perfect for male birthdays, retirement cards, or just celebrating life’s small victories.
Instructions:
- Build the Background Scene
Press the Radiant Sunburst Press Plate on porcelain cardstock with Clay BetterPress ink. Then, use a large blending brush to blend yellow over the entire card panel with a light hand. Then, use a smaller brush to blend more yellow in the center of the sun with a heavier hand. Finally, blend ripe persimmon, and crackling campfire around the bottom and the two bottom corners.
- Die-Cut the Truck
Die-cut the truck using muted blues or greens for a retro color scheme. Add details like the seats and headlights to bring the design to life. Blend with blue ink to cast shadows on the sides and front of the truck and inside the back window.
- Add Details
Make the headlights the same way that we did for the muscle car.
- Assemble the Card
A heartfelt phrase like “Driven To Celebrate You” pairs wonderfully with this design. Use kraft cardstock for a cohesive, rustic feel.
5. Personalize with a Sentiment
A fun phrase like “Have A Classic Birthday” pairs wonderfully with this design. Use dark blue cardstock to shadow behind the sentiment die-cut from “chrome”.
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The Classic Road Legends Classic Car Card
Our final card highlights the elegance of a classic vintage car, making it ideal for weddings, anniversaries, or celebrating milestones.
How to Make the Classic Road Legends Classic Car Card
Instructions:
- Craft a Dramatic Background
Use the Scenic Drive layered stencil to create a sophisticated sunset backdrop.
- Die-Cut the Classic Car
Cut the vintage car and subtle shadow layers from red and chrome cardstock. This pairing screams sophistication. Blend shadows and highlights with ink.
- Add Dimension
Use Spellbinders’ foam squares in different thicknesses to elevate the car front. Place the gold vintage car slightly off-center for an artistic touch.
- Finishing Touches
Finish by stamping your sentiments on a piece of white cardstock with black ink. Use the phrase “Cruisin’ by to say…” and die-cut it with the coordinating die. Pop it up on the cardfront. And, “Happy Father’s Day” to attach on the inside.
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Check Out the Full Classic Road Legends Collection
The Classic Road Legends Collection is a dream for #papercrafting enthusiasts, especially those who live for vintage-inspired designs. From muscle cars to timeless trucks, it’s packed with possibilities for making one-of-a-kind creations.
Don’t forget to watch the video tutorial included here for detailed steps on making these cards and backgrounds.
https://cutcolorandcreate.com/category/card-making-techniques/basic-cardmaking-techniques/
Shop the full collection now at Spellbinders and start crafting your next masterpiece.
Get Creative Today
Feeling inspired? Grab your Classic Road Legends Collection from Spellbinders, and start crafting cards that are more than just paper and glue—they’re conversations waiting to happen.
If you’re just starting out, you may find the articles in our Basic Cardmaking Techniques helpful.
Happy Crafting!
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ABOUT AUTHOR
Teri Duncan
Teri has over 30 years of experience as a cardmaker. Her work has appeared in Spellbinders Paper Arts’ blog as well as with some of their products and on Altenew’s blog. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, stained glass, and teaching. She and her husband live in Crystal River, Florida with their three dogs and a cat.
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