Bunny In A Bowtie PP723

Reminiscent of a Beatrix Potter illustration, what can be cuter than a bunny in a bowtie professing his love! It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players!

This week I have the pleasure of hosting our Theme Challenge: Love Is in the Air. Just think of the possibilities! It could be a birthday card, an anniversary card, a wedding card, a Valentine, a child’s card and more. In the famous words of John Lennon, “All you need is love…”

Colors Of the Day

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

This week’s card is all about the paper! Storybook Moments designer series paper appeals to me on so many levels. The figural sheets of adorable beasties have a vintage vibe to them. The images remind me of illustrations from a Beatrix Potter book. I decided to showcase a sweet little bunny boy, dressed in his bowtie. The ornate frame was die cut from a lovely Boho Blue pattern using a die from the Storybook Friends die collection. This blue looked lovely against the Crumb Cake Timeless Plaid backdrop. What better way for him to profess his love than with the sentiment, “My heart loves your heart”, courtesy of the Heart Shaped stamp set.

For more inspiration, be sure to visit the rest of The Paper Players design team:

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Joanne James

Anne Marie Hile – On Leave

Ann Schach

Jan Clothier

Stef Perry

Elizabeth Stewart

Looking for information about the Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration? Click HERE!

It’s Sale-A-Bration Time

Sale-A-Bration
Start earning FREE Sale-A-Bration products with every $60 purchase (before tax and shipping)!

Click Here to View

Sale-A-Bration is one of Stampin’ Up!’s  biggest promotions of the year. It’s packed with perks and filled with fun for everyone! Download the Sale-A-Bration brochure to preview the great products which are available for FREE when you shop, host, or join from January 7 to February 28, 2025.  For every $60 you spend before tax and shipping, you can select from a fabulous selection of stamp sets, papers, and more!  At the $120 level, you can even select from special bundles and stamps! This limited-time event offers an unmatched opportunity to earn exclusive free products at every $60 and $120 purchase level.  From designer paper to stamp sets and embellishments, the rewards add up quickly, which means you get more fabulous products for crafting fun! Plus, with an EXTRA $30 in rewards for orders over $300, you can add even more to your collection!

Here is a summary of the details!
  • Sale-a-Bration is an annual Stampin’ Up! promotion that runs for two-months, January – February!
  • Shop during Sale-a-Bration and earn free gifts for every $60 or $120 (before shipping & tax) you spend.
  • Choose an additional $30 worth of products for $300+ orders!
  • Items are only available while supplies last and may sell out prior to the end of the promotion period.
  • PLEASE NOTE: You will select your FREE Sale-A-Bration Gifts during the checkout process!

Need a copy of the catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure? If you are not currently a customer of another demonstrator, please email me at kimschach@msn.com for your FREE copy. Current customers will be receiving a copy automatically.

Have A BIG Wish List? JOIN During Sale-A-Bration!

Sale-A-Bration Joining Offer

Stampin’ Up! has a fantastic offering for customers who sign up to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration!

Option 1

Customers who join Stampin’ Up! as a new demonstrator can get $125 |worth of products PLUS a choice of two Stampin’ Write Marker Assortments AND the Handmade Designs Cling Stamp Set, an exclusive stamp set designed to work with the markers. That’s a $216 value all for just $99!

Option 2

Customers who want to join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration but are interested in a different join option can instead get $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product of their choice when they join for $99. That’s a $155 value!

Here are just a few of the perks of being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator:

  • SAVE at least 20% ON EVERYTHING YOU PURCHASE! Once you join, you’ll enjoy a discount on your favorite Stampin’ Up!® items.
  • NO PRESSURE OR OBLIGATION TO SELL TO OTHERS! There’s never an obligation to host parties, sell products, or purchase anything else after the kit.
  • THERE’S NO RISK! NO PENALTY TO DROP! If you reach $300 in sales by the end of the first full Stampin’ Up!® quarter after you sign-up, you automatically renew your demonstrator discounts and benefits for another quarter. To continue, you will need to reach $300+ in sales (includes personal purchases) to renew from quarter to quarter. If you don’t reach $300 in sales, you can “drop” with no penalty.
  • CONTINUE the BENEFITS and DISCOUNTS! From the time you join through the end of the first full Stampin’ Up!® quarter, you will be able to take advantage of demonstrator discounts and benefits. The Quarters are January – March, April – June, July – September, October – Dec. You will have the balance of the quarter in which you join PLUS the first full quarter to reach your first $300 in sales (includes personal purchases) and renew for another quarter.
  • JOIN TODAY! Purchase the starter kit through me and instantly become a member of the Schach Pack Pals and engage with a community of other stampers.
  • Questions about joining? Email me at ann@thestampinschach.com. If you are ready to join NOW, CLICK HERE!
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Looking for an oldie but goodie? Check out my retired stamps which I have for sale.  New sets will be added periodically.

Retired Sets for Sale
************

As always, if you have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…

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  • The $99 Starter Kit is the BEST DEAL EVER! Check out the details HERE.
  • Join Paper Pumpkin
  • Check out the Clearance Rack and save!
  • See my Retired Sets for Sale.
  • Follow me on Facebook.
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  • Subscribe to my YouTube Channel.
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  • If you are in need of any current catalog, and you do not have a demonstrator, please email me (kimschach@msn.com). I will send you one free of charge!

Floral Delight Birthday Card PP722

Sunny and cheerful, today’s birthday card is a floral delight that will not wilt or fade. It’s time to play with The Paper Players!

This week the talented Joanne is hosting our sketch challenge. Joanne is a master of design and her sketches are always fun. I used a lovely pattern from Stampin’ Up!’s Floral Delight designer series paper collection, letting the paper be the star. I can’t wait to see what YOU create!

Colors of the Day

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Oh, my! Gorgeous paper! Texture! Sparkle! And GASP! Imagine my reaction when I noticed, while writing up my post, that the sentiment was crooked. It didn’t look that way when I was taking the pictures … and boy was snapping the shots of this card an adventure in itself. Yep, I was going to brave the arctic blast and take them outdoors. I donned my snow boots, two sweaters, my stocking hat and coat, gathered up my card and camera, and headed for the Great Outdoors. But I just couldn’t bring myself to kneel down onto the frozen turf to snap the shot. These old-lady knees just couldn’t take it. The Boxer kids were watching from the window. I’m sure they were saying, “Are you crazy Mama? Get back inside before the frost bites your people paws!” That said, I took the pix in the warmth of the Great Indoors. Of course, the card had already been sent out. It would have been an easy fix for sure, but what’s done is done. I hope the recipient is dazzled by the sparkle. (Those Drusy adhesive backed embellishments are certainly “shiners” for sure.) I hope she is awed by this lovely Floral Delight paper. (I even fussy-cut three of the blossoms from the paper and popped them up on dimensionals to add depth.) I hope she appreciates the textured Pool Party snippets behind the sentiment. (I used the Sale-A-Bration Starstruck embossing folder. Who doesn’t love a freebie!) I hope instead of a crooked sentiment, she sees and feels the love that goes into making a hand-made card. I know she will. At the end of the day, I embraced my mistake. In the overall scheme of life, what’s a few off-kilter millimeters between friends?

For more inspiration, be sure to visit the rest of The Paper Players design team:

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Joanne James

Anne Marie Hile – On Leave

Ann Schach

Jan Clothier

Stef Perry

Elizabeth Stewart

Looking for information about the Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration? Click HERE!

It’s Sale-A-Bration Time

Sale-A-Bration
Start earning FREE Sale-A-Bration products with every $60 purchase (before tax and shipping)!

Click Here to View

Sale-A-Bration is one of Stampin’ Up!’s  biggest promotions of the year. It’s packed with perks and filled with fun for everyone! Download the Sale-A-Bration brochure to preview the great products which are available for FREE when you shop, host, or join from January 7 to February 28, 2025.  For every $60 you spend before tax and shipping, you can select from a fabulous selection of stamp sets, papers, and more!  At the $120 level, you can even select from special bundles and stamps! This limited-time event offers an unmatched opportunity to earn exclusive free products at every $60 and $120 purchase level.  From designer paper to stamp sets and embellishments, the rewards add up quickly, which means you get more fabulous products for crafting fun! Plus, with an EXTRA $30 in rewards for orders over $300, you can add even more to your collection!

Here is a summary of the details!
  • Sale-a-Bration is an annual Stampin’ Up! promotion that runs for two-months, January – February!
  • Shop during Sale-a-Bration and earn free gifts for every $60 or $120 (before shipping & tax) you spend.
  • Choose an additional $30 worth of products for $300+ orders!
  • Items are only available while supplies last and may sell out prior to the end of the promotion period.
  • PLEASE NOTE: You will select your FREE Sale-A-Bration Gifts during the checkout process!

Need a copy of the catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure? If you are not currently a customer of another demonstrator, please email me at kimschach@msn.com for your FREE copy. Current customers will be receiving a copy automatically.

Have A BIG Wish List? JOIN During Sale-A-Bration!

Sale-A-Bration Joining Offer

Stampin’ Up! has a fantastic offering for customers who sign up to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration!

Option 1

Customers who join Stampin’ Up! as a new demonstrator can get $125 |worth of products PLUS a choice of two Stampin’ Write Marker Assortments AND the Handmade Designs Cling Stamp Set, an exclusive stamp set designed to work with the markers. That’s a $216 value all for just $99!

Option 2

Customers who want to join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration but are interested in a different join option can instead get $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product of their choice when they join for $99. That’s a $155 value!

Here are just a few of the perks of being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator:

  • SAVE at least 20% ON EVERYTHING YOU PURCHASE! Once you join, you’ll enjoy a discount on your favorite Stampin’ Up!® items.
  • NO PRESSURE OR OBLIGATION TO SELL TO OTHERS! There’s never an obligation to host parties, sell products, or purchase anything else after the kit.
  • THERE’S NO RISK! NO PENALTY TO DROP! If you reach $300 in sales by the end of the first full Stampin’ Up!® quarter after you sign-up, you automatically renew your demonstrator discounts and benefits for another quarter. To continue, you will need to reach $300+ in sales (includes personal purchases) to renew from quarter to quarter. If you don’t reach $300 in sales, you can “drop” with no penalty.
  • CONTINUE the BENEFITS and DISCOUNTS! From the time you join through the end of the first full Stampin’ Up!® quarter, you will be able to take advantage of demonstrator discounts and benefits. The Quarters are January – March, April – June, July – September, October – Dec. You will have the balance of the quarter in which you join PLUS the first full quarter to reach your first $300 in sales (includes personal purchases) and renew for another quarter.
  • JOIN TODAY! Purchase the starter kit through me and instantly become a member of the Schach Pack Pals and engage with a community of other stampers.
  • Questions about joining? Email me at ann@thestampinschach.com. If you are ready to join NOW, CLICK HERE!
************

Looking for an oldie but goodie? Check out my retired stamps which I have for sale.  New sets will be added periodically.

Retired Sets for Sale
************

As always, if you have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…

siggy-1
  • The $99 Starter Kit is the BEST DEAL EVER! Check out the details HERE.
  • Join Paper Pumpkin
  • Check out the Clearance Rack and save!
  • See my Retired Sets for Sale.
  • Follow me on Facebook.
  • Follow me on Pinterest.
  • Subscribe to my YouTube Channel.
  • To receive my daily blog updates, subscription links are in the right sidebar.
  • If you are in need of any current catalog, and you do not have a demonstrator, please email me (kimschach@msn.com). I will send you one free of charge!

Clean and Simple Hello for PP721

Clean and Simple Hello for PP721

Today’s clean and simple hello card is a perfect example of a card that can be customized for a variety of occasions. Simply switch out the sentiment and ta-da! It’s a birthday card! It’s a thank you card! It’s a romantic card! It’s whatever words fit inside the confines of the stamped envelope. It’s time to play with The Paper Players!

This week the fabulous Jaydee is hosting our monthly Clean and Simple Challenge, with the theme of “Postman, Bring Me A Letter” – anything postal themed. How fun is that! I just happened to have just the right stamp set … Stampin’ Up!’s “Angel Policy” set found on page 144 of the Annual Catalog. I can’t wait to see what YOU create! But remember, this is a CLEAN and SIMPLE challenge.  Before you run off to gather your stamps, papers, and inks, keep in mind that when The Paper Players use the term “clean and simple”, we mean cards that:

Have minimal layers and embellishments
Have plenty of open space
Are simple and uncluttered

Colors Of The Day

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

In my eyes, Clean and Simple doesn’t mean the same thing as Quick and Easy! While today’s card is relatively easy, it is not necessarily quick. The mailbox image was stamped three times in Berry Burst ink onto Basic White cardstock, Bubble Bath cardstock, and Fresh Freesia cardstock. The Fresh Freesia mailbox served as my base. Next, I fussy cut out the top/side and fancy faceplate from the Bubble Bath image and adhered it to the Fresh Freesia base. Finally, I fussy cut the letter from the Basic White image and added it to the image. It wasn’t difficult work, but did take a wee bit of time. Of course, If you are not a lover of fussy-cutting, the mailbox would look just as lovely in a single color. In keeping with the postage theme, I created a panel from Basic White using the Perennial Postage dies. Because I wanted to add yummy texture, I embossed the Basic White panel with the Starstruck embossing folder, which one of the Sale-A-Bration options when you place an order of $60 or more (before tax and postage). A little bit-o-bling was achieved with a trio of Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins, another Sale-A-Bration offering, and by using a glitter gel pen over the mail slot and decorative scroll work. (I tried to give you a glimpse of the glitter by really enhancing the sharpness of the picture. It is so lovely in real life!)

For more inspiration, be sure to visit the rest of The Paper Players design team:

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Joanne James

Anne Marie Hile – On Leave

Ann Schach

Jan Clothier

Stef Perry

Elizabeth Stewart

Looking for information about the Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration? Click HERE!

It’s Sale-A-Bration Time

Sale-A-Bration
Start earning FREE Sale-A-Bration products with every $60 purchase (before tax and shipping)!

Click Here to View

Sale-A-Bration is one of Stampin’ Up!’s  biggest promotions of the year. It’s packed with perks and filled with fun for everyone! Download the Sale-A-Bration brochure to preview the great products which are available for FREE when you shop, host, or join from January 7 to February 28, 2025.  For every $60 you spend before tax and shipping, you can select from a fabulous selection of stamp sets, papers, and more!  At the $120 level, you can even select from special bundles and stamps! This limited-time event offers an unmatched opportunity to earn exclusive free products at every $60 and $120 purchase level.  From designer paper to stamp sets and embellishments, the rewards add up quickly, which means you get more fabulous products for crafting fun! Plus, with an EXTRA $30 in rewards for orders over $300, you can add even more to your collection!

Here is a summary of the details!
  • Sale-a-Bration is an annual Stampin’ Up! promotion that runs for two-months, January – February!
  • Shop during Sale-a-Bration and earn free gifts for every $60 or $120 (before shipping & tax) you spend.
  • Choose an additional $30 worth of products for $300+ orders!
  • Items are only available while supplies last and may sell out prior to the end of the promotion period.
  • PLEASE NOTE: You will select your FREE Sale-A-Bration Gifts during the checkout process!

Need a copy of the catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure? If you are not currently a customer of another demonstrator, please email me at kimschach@msn.com for your FREE copy. Current customers will be receiving a copy automatically.

Have A BIG Wish List? JOIN During Sale-A-Bration!

Sale-A-Bration Joining Offer

Stampin’ Up! has a fantastic offering for customers who sign up to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration!

Option 1

Customers who join Stampin’ Up! as a new demonstrator can get $125 |worth of products PLUS a choice of two Stampin’ Write Marker Assortments AND the Handmade Designs Cling Stamp Set, an exclusive stamp set designed to work with the markers. That’s a $216 value all for just $99!

Option 2

Customers who want to join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration but are interested in a different join option can instead get $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product of their choice when they join for $99. That’s a $155 value!

Here are just a few of the perks of being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator:

  • SAVE at least 20% ON EVERYTHING YOU PURCHASE! Once you join, you’ll enjoy a discount on your favorite Stampin’ Up!® items.
  • NO PRESSURE OR OBLIGATION TO SELL TO OTHERS! There’s never an obligation to host parties, sell products, or purchase anything else after the kit.
  • THERE’S NO RISK! NO PENALTY TO DROP! If you reach $300 in sales by the end of the first full Stampin’ Up!® quarter after you sign-up, you automatically renew your demonstrator discounts and benefits for another quarter. To continue, you will need to reach $300+ in sales (includes personal purchases) to renew from quarter to quarter. If you don’t reach $300 in sales, you can “drop” with no penalty.
  • CONTINUE the BENEFITS and DISCOUNTS! From the time you join through the end of the first full Stampin’ Up!® quarter, you will be able to take advantage of demonstrator discounts and benefits. The Quarters are January – March, April – June, July – September, October – Dec. You will have the balance of the quarter in which you join PLUS the first full quarter to reach your first $300 in sales (includes personal purchases) and renew for another quarter.
  • JOIN TODAY! Purchase the starter kit through me and instantly become a member of the Schach Pack Pals and engage with a community of other stampers.
  • Questions about joining? Email me at ann@thestampinschach.com. If you are ready to join NOW, CLICK HERE!

As always, if you have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…

************

Looking for an oldie but goodie? Check out my retired stamps which I have for sale.  New sets will be added periodically.

Retired Sets for Sale
************
siggy-1
  • The $99 Starter Kit is the BEST DEAL EVER! Check out the details HERE.
  • Join Paper Pumpkin
  • Check out the Clearance Rack and save!
  • See my Retired Sets for Sale.
  • Follow me on Facebook.
  • Follow me on Pinterest.
  • Subscribe to my YouTube Channel.
  • To receive my daily blog updates, subscription links are in the right sidebar.
  • If you are in need of any current catalog, and you do not have a demonstrator, please email me (kimschach@msn.com). I will send you one free of charge!