Gingko

• Prepare a 4-1/4″ x 7-1/2″ card base from textured More Mustard card stock. Round the corners with the Corner Rounder.
• Ink the Gingko image from Kind and Caring Thoughts with Chocolate Chip and stamp onto Very Vanilla. Mat onto More Mustard, followed by Dusty Durango.
• Select the More Mustard pattern from Autumn Tradition Designer Series Paper, and round opposite corners. Mat onto Dusty Durango, and once again round the opposite corners, as noted in the photograph.
• Position and adhere these two mats onto a selection from Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper, which has had the right side corners rounded.
• Add a snippet of Dusty Durango Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon as illustrated.
• Using the Photo Corners Punch, punch the larger corner from the Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper, and the smaller corner from Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper. Position and adhere to the upper left hand corner of the Gingko image, layering the smaller Thoroughly Modern corner on top of the larger More Mustard corner.
• For bling, add a Pumpkin Circle Fire Brad in the upper left hand corner of the More Mustard pattern from Autumn Tradition Designer Series Paper.
• Position and adhere the mats onto a selection from Thoroughly Modern. As the finishing step, adhere the Thoroughly Modern element to the card base.

The Dusty Durango and More Mustard colors are the perfect duo for fall cards. The nice is thing about this card is that it goes together quickly, which is an advantage when time is of the essence.

I also have a second card to share with you today. Richard had his first card making lesson today. You might remember that Richard is the septuagenarian who requested lessons as his birthday present. The card is totally his own design! What a dynamo! I was exhausted after his card making session, while Richard was ecstatic. This card is actually a birthday card for his son, whose favorite colors happen to be black and white! Congratulations, Richard, on your first card!

Are you counting down the days until it’s “Time to Play at PPA”? As a member of the design team, I know that I am anxious for you to meet the other members of the team, and to have you participate in our first challenge. A link to the actual site will be made public right here on the Stampin’ Schach blog on July 30, at 5:00 AM central time. I encourage you to play along, since challenges are perfect for honing our card-making skills. So that you will not miss out on the fun, subscribe to The Stampin’ Schach by using the link on the right!

Missy the Boxer’s Update: Several of you have been emailing me and asking me about Missy’s latest status. Missy had her check-up today. She has lost almost two pounds (wish I could say the same). This is because in situations where there are kidney problems, the individual often develops tummy upsets and does not eat properly. This has occurred in Missy’s case, so she is now taking the doggie equivalent of Pepcid AC to prevent the formation of gastric ulcers. In addition, she has developed a mild ear infection, neccesitating ear drops twice each day…in addition to her eye drops, Estradiol, Clomicalm, and vitamins! However, her kidney function seems to be improving, as is the pressure in her eye! She will have her blood rechecked next week, so stay tuned for the next Missy check-up results!

As always, your comments and emails are important to me. I read each and every one of them, so please feel free to leave me a comment or send me an email. Until next time…

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Stamp Set: Kind and Caring Thoughts (115324—Hostess Level 3)
Inks: Chocolate Chip (100908)
Designer Series Paper: Thoroughly Modern (115673), Autumn Traditions (115668)
Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Textured More Mustard (108697—Earth Elements Assorted Pack), Dusty Durango (115321)
Tools: Corner Rounder Punch (109042), Photo Corners Punch (109042)
Embellishments: Circle Fire Brad (109110), Dusty Durango Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115609)