The Stampin' Schach

Bride and Groom for The Paper Players

2013-06-16T04:30:00.000-05:00

It's Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players! This week we have a Clean and Simple Challenge from the talented Anne Marie: Bring on the Bling! While the other members of the design team brought it on with rhinestones and sparklies, I blinged it up with a simple trio of ...what? Can you guess? Anybody? Yep! Pearls! Enjoy today's quick and easy card. The Stampin' Schach Design

You're the Goldfish in a School of Perch

2013-06-09T04:30:00.000-05:00

It's Sunday...and time to play with The Paper Players! This week we have a summer quartet of colors for you: Calypso Coral, Pool Party, So Saffron, Early Espresso. I elected to do something a little different from what I usually design. I hope you enjoy today's "Dare to be Different" card, which I created for my son, Brady. But how easy would it be to switch out the hybrid sentiment to

Primrose Petals and Gumball Green for Pals Paper Arts

2013-06-06T04:30:00.000-05:00

It's Thursday, and time to play with the Pals at Pals Paper Arts! This week is our monthly color challenge: Primrose Petals, Gumball Green and Whisper White. What started out as a combination that I thought I would hate, turned out to be one I love. I hope you enjoy today's card as much as I enjoyed making it. The Stampin' Schach Design Tips This finished card measures 4-1/4" long by 5-1/2

A Peek at the PPA and Ann's Picks From the New Catalog

2013-06-05T01:00:00.000-05:00

It's time for a peek to pique your interest in this week's Pals Paper Arts challenge! Won't you join me for Thursday's reveal? Ann's Picks from the New Catalog View the Flash Version Online View the PDF Version Online Stampin' Supplies I have received several emails asking me what I like best from the new 2013 -2014 Catalog. Wow! That's a tough question, but I will try to narrow it

Last Day for the Retiring Lists; Second Round of Shares Begins

2013-06-03T00:40:00.001-05:00

Yikes! June 3rd has arrived already! It's the last day to order items off these retiring lists: Retiring Stamps Retiring Accesories Here are a few more cards made with sets which are retiring: Button Buddies (W 122735, C 122737) Best Dad Ever (W 120399, C 120681) Tea Shoppe (W 125545, C 125547) Decorate a Daisy (W 125989, C 125991) Jack of All

Summer Holiday at the Seashore

2013-06-02T04:30:00.000-05:00

It's Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players! This week's challenge is a theme challenge hosted by the talented Jaydee...Summer Holiday! I know that this Iowa gal would like nothing better than to spend her summer holiday at the seashore. Enjoy today's summery card. The Stampin' Schach Design Tips: Midnight Muse and Whisper White This finished card measures 5-1/2" wide by 4-1/4"

A Pet Sympathy Card...Lexi's Sire Crosses the Rainbow Bridge

2013-06-01T01:13:00.001-05:00

Little Lexi's father passed away Tuesday. Dallas (International American Canadian Mexican Brazilian Champion Burlwood's Drive'M Wild Dreamweaver, Sire of Merit) was ten years old. In his prime, Dallas was a show dog extraordinaire. He was ranked as the #3 Boxer in America the year he was campaigned and was a multiple Best in Show winner. His death struck me hard. Maybe it is because he

Stampin' Up!'s New Magnetic Platform Video

2013-05-31T21:35:00.001-05:00

One of the hits of the new Stampin' Up! Catalog has to be the Big Shot Magnetic Platform (130658, $39.95). It is designed to hold your framelits and edgelits in place over stamped images...like magic! Remember to add new Standard Cutting Pads (113475, $8.95) to your order, too, as the platform works best with flat plates! Just watch the new platform in action! Until next time...

Grab Your Catalog...and Grab a Greeting!

2013-05-31T12:14:00.001-05:00

Stampin' Up! announced their first promotion of the new catalog...Grab a Greeting! Until June 30th, you can receive 25% off three of Stampin' Up!'s most popular greeting sets! Sale Regular $17.96 $23.95 Sassy Salutations-wood 132070 $13.46 $17.95 Sassy Salutations-clear 126707 $14.96 $19.95 Sweet Essentials-wood 132085 $11.21 $14.95 Sweet Essentials-clear

It's Here! It's Here!

2013-05-31T01:30:00.000-05:00

View the Flash Version Online View the PDF Version Online Stampin' Supplies The new 2013 - 2014 Stampin' Up! Catalog goes live at Noon (MDT) today! I know you can't wait to place your order, but the online ordering system will be down for catalog transition until Noon (MDT). Orders can be placed after this time. Due to the anticipated large volume of orders, the system may be slow.

Stampin' Up! Updates

2013-05-29T12:32:00.002-05:00

Only A Few Days Left to Order Retiring Items The Retired List promotion ends June 3. Don't be disappointed...check out the Retired Lists to see what is still available! Retiring Stamp Sets Retiring Accessories List New My Digital Studio Downloads Get all you want and more from Stampin' Up!'s new My Digital Studio downloads! Set sail with the nautical-themed Anchors Away June

There Is Still Time to Order Your Shares

2013-05-28T11:22:00.000-05:00

Shares are a great way to own a little bit of everything...and it is so easy to participate. All you have to do is send me an email to reserve a spot in any or all of the product shares described below. Starting May 31st, I will begin ordering the shares as they fill. Once the product arrives at my door, I will divide it, package it, and send it on its way straight to your house. So if

Farewell, Daring Adventure

2013-05-27T04:30:00.000-05:00

One of my favorite sets is Daring Adventure, which is set to retire June 3rd. In fact, I used it to create yesterday's The Paper Players card. Before I say good-by, however, I would like to revisit two more cards from the archives created with this fabulous set: If you do not already have this set, you can still order it through June 3rd (W 122600, C 122602). Need to check out what

Life IS a Daring Adventure for The Paper Players

2013-05-26T04:30:00.000-05:00

It's Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players! This week, the super-talented LeAnne has a fabulous sketch for us. I flipped it in its side, and pulled out the soon-to-be-retired Daring Adventure set and my Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper. I hope you enjoy today's card! The Stampin' Schach Design Tips This finished card measures 5-1/2" wide by 4-1/4" long. Marker magic!

A Peek at The Paper Players

2013-05-25T04:30:00.000-05:00

I am really excited about tomorrow's The Paper Players card, so how about a little peek. As you can tell, it uses my new favorite color...Calypso Coral! Won't you join me tomorrow for the reveal? Do You Feel Like Sharing? Time is running out to sign up for the first round of my 2013 - 2014 Catalog Product Shares. Click HERE to be directed to the post that describes the deals! Day

So Long...Snowy Stamps

2013-05-24T04:30:00.000-05:00

I love Christmas and the winter season. I think some of my favorite cards this past Stampin' Up! year were created using seasonal sets. Here are some of them designed with sets which will be leaving us June 3rd: Beautiful Season (W 122680, C 122682) Open Sleigh (W 126460, C 126462) Snow Much Fun (W 122560, C 122562) For more retiring sets and accessories, be sure to

Good-by, Nature Walk...Hello, New Catalog Shares

2013-05-21T19:38:00.000-05:00

Time flies by so quickly! Can you believe that there are only a few more weeks to take advantage of Stampin' Up!'s retiring stamps and accessories? Today we are going to say good-by to one of my favorites, Nature Walk. Here are a few of the cards I have made with this fabulous set: Nature Walk was a set that was right up my alley, perfect for vintage, collage and shabby chic

One Fish, Two Fish, Island Indigo Blue Fish for The Paper Players

2013-05-19T04:30:00.000-05:00

It's Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players! This week we have a Clean and Simple Masculine Challenge for you. As for me, I couldn't wait to create a Father's Day card for Brady to give to his dad. Because Brady is upbeat and a little non-traditional, like his mom, I decided to incorporate Calypso Coral into the design. I hope you enjoy today's card. The Stampin' Schach Design

Stippled Blossoms on a Soho Subway for the Pals

2013-05-16T04:30:00.000-05:00

It's Thursday, and time to play at Pals Paper Arts! It's sketch week, and this one is layer-licious. I pulled out my new favorite Designer Series Paper, Soho Subway, and created away. I hope you enjoy today's card. The Stampin' Schach Design Tips: Stippled Blossoms This finished card measures 5-1/2" x 4-1/2". Crisp Cantaloupe and Baked Brown Sugar! The Blossom, from Stippled Blossoms was

A Peek at the PPA Card, Shares, and American Boxer Club National Show

2013-05-14T22:36:00.001-05:00

It's time to take a little peek at this week's Pals Paper Arts card. It uses the yummy Soho Subway Designer Series Paper...one of my favorites from the new 2013 - 2014 catalog. I hope you will join me Thursday for the reveal. American Boxer Club National Show Although little Lexi did not show at the American Boxer Club National Show this year, her relatives did a fabulous job. Her brother,

HE Believed HE Could...A Quick and Easy Masculine Card for The Paper Players

2013-05-12T04:30:00.000-05:00

It's Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players. For this week's color challenge, Jaydee has selected a trio of jewel-toned hues to be paired with Whisper White. With a dog show looming on the horizon, I knew that today's card had to be quick and easy. Since I needed a masculine card, and because these colors would work perfectly, the stage was set for what I would create. Trust me...

A Peek at This Week's Player Card and Share Information

2013-05-11T01:00:00.000-05:00

It's Saturday, and time for a little peek at this week's The Paper Players card to pique your interest! It's quick! It's easy! It's masculine! Won't you join me tomorrow for the reveal? 2013 - 2014 Product Share Information Each year I offer an affordable way to own a portion of several new products for just a fraction of the cost...the shares! Stampin' Up! said that I cannot share the

Good-by, Christmas Lodge, Muffy Passes Her Echo, and Tyler Wins!

2013-05-07T22:00:00.000-05:00

Christmas Lodge will always be one of my favorite Christmas sets. Sadly, it is scheduled to be retired on June 3rd. (You can check out the Retiring Lists at the end of this post). If you love this set as much as I do, and if you have not ordered it yet, please don't hesitate. Here are some of my favorite Christmas Lodge cards that I have created. Enjoy! Muffy Passes Her

Postage Due for the Players

2013-05-05T04:30:00.000-05:00

It's Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players. This week, the talented Anne Marie is challenging us to make Mother's Day cards. I decided to pull out my Postage Due stamp and create a card I think my mother would have loved, using three new colors: Coastal Cabana and Baked Brown Sugar (both In Colors), and the new neutral, Smoky Slate. Enjoy! The Stampin' Schach Design Tips This

Feel Goods for the PPA...Six Tries Later

2013-05-02T04:30:00.000-05:00

It's Thursday...and time to play with the Pals at Pals Paper Arts. This week we have a color challenge for you. Three colors that strike fear into my heart, when combined together, are Pool Party, Summer Starfruit, and Lucky Limeade. Have you ever been so overwhelmed by a color challenge that you completely lose your mojo? That's what happened to me with today's Pals Paper Arts card. It