Dawn Gross
Ann Schach…You are Here
Barb Furlong
Joanna Munster
Mike Funke
Mary Fish
Diana Caho
Stephanie Uzee
Lourdes Torres
Angela Richwine
Martha Stewart
Kris Kilcoyne
Barbara Chatzkel
Gina Shaw
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
- Cutting Cork! To cut Cork Sheets to the proper size, simply score with a Hobby Blade, and then snap backwards, away from the score line.
- Texture! Fibers are an easy way to add texture! Hemp Twine is perfect for the Big Designer Button, while Linen Thread is just right for cross-stitching on the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch.
- Distress! A Sponge Dauber and Soft Suede ink softens edges, while the Color Spritzer Tool and Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker adds speckles!
For a perfect fall “Thank You”, created in a minimum amount of time, try this one-layer French Foliage card!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
- Confetti! With their unique flecks of color and slightly heavier weight, the Confetti papers are perfect for one-layer cards! Confetti Cream coordinates beautifully with fall colors!
- Random stamping! Remember to stamp off the edge of the paper, and vary the direction of your images. The “Leaf” images from the French Foliage set were inked in Cajun Craze, More Mustard, and Always Artichoke, while the “Waterspots” from the same set were inked in Soft Suede.
- Stamp-a-ma-jig to the rescue! For perfect placement, the Stamp-a-ma-jig was used to place the sentiment exactly where needed! This is a fabulous tool for those of use who can’t see straight…like me! If you are new to stamping, or need a Stamp-a-ma-jig refresher, CLICK HERE for my Stamp-a-ma-jig Video Tutorial.
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Stamp Sets: Day of Gratitude (W 120835; C 121148—Holiday Mini), Grateful Greetings (116511); Ink: Soft Suede (115657), Early Espresso (119670), Cajun Craze (119671), Old Olive (102277); Stampin’ Write Markers: Cajun Craze (119678), Old Olive (100079), More Mustard (100076), Early Espresso (119680); Designer Series Paper: Autumn Spice (120808—Holiday Mini); Card Stock: Old Olive (100702), Early Espresso (119686), Cajun Craze (119684); Tools: 1-1/4″ Square Punch (119865), 1 -3/8″ Square Punch (119877), Modern Label Punch (119849), 3/16″ Corner Rounder (119871), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275), Cork Sheets (119819); Glitz and Glam: Linen Thread (104199), Hemp Twine (100982), Metallic Brads (119741), Deck the Halls Big Designer Buttons (121002—Holiday Mini)
Stamp Sets: French Foliage (W 1200845; C 121166), Thank You Kindly (111700); Ink: More Mustard (103162), Cajun Craze (119671), Always Artichoke (105219), Soft Suede (115657); Paper: Confetti Cream (102835); Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049)
Beautiful card, Ann! I actually bought the color spritzer based on yor cards and your tutorial. Oh, and I’m typing this one-handed because I have a certain some-dog I’m playing with as I’m writing this.
Gorgeous creations! I just got my set today and can’t wait to play. Hopefully my DGD will nap for a looong time tomorrow!
Love the cork! Your one layer card is beautiful!
Both your cards are just gorgeous! Your attention to detail makes your cards so amazing! Great job on both!
Love all the layers and details!
Beautiful card…well, actually BOTH of them are. I love the cork background on the first and I have just added that Day of Gratitude set to my wish list because of it (…oh, and cork sheets, too!) HaHa! Thanks for the inspiration! 🙂
The cork and twine are perfect embellishments to this lovely card.
WOWZERS!!! Love the “cork” card…. haven’t really given much thought to working with the cork…. but WOW! Now I want to!
Your one layer card is gorgeous! The confetti paper was the perfect choice……
Wow! Ann! Your card is just stunning! And your simple one is just classy! Love all the details!
Wow, both cards are amazing for different reasons. Love how you colored the stamps for the first and the shapes . . . the simplicity of the second is outstanding. Hugs, M
Ann, what a fabulous mix of both sets. This card reminds me of a vintage quilt. It really is beautiful.
Hugs
Jaydee
Leslie said … oh my gosh! I love the 5 minute card! I think it is simple, elegant, and to the point. I think the French Foliage set is going to be a must have for me! Your “grateful” card really hit home today. I am “grateful” that amidst the chaos that has become my life I finally got time to check out your cards and comment.
Both your cards are just so beautiful. Especially love that cork. Hugs,
Both are just lovely! I guess cork is the next new thing! Very pretty
both cards are beautiful. i just ordered that set and paper and look forward to using it. the cork texture really adds a lot.
Oh Ann,
So sad you have no talent! These cards are so – GORGEOUS! Your style never ceases to amaze me! Those layers create the most elegant combination!
Mike
Both cards are beautiful. Using the cork added just the right touch to the first card. What gorgeous colors and papers we get to use from Stampin’ Up!.
Both cards are beautiful, Ann! I love the details on the Day of Gratitude card, especially the ribbon border punch with the threaded linen. Terrific idea!
You fast card is so pretty too!!
Can’t wait to hear more Muffy news,too!
These are very pretty. I am definitely going to have to Case this. TFS and God Bless.
Diana
http://b4ustamp.blogspot.com
p.s….I hope my system works this time. Tried posting twice now.
As usual your cards are awesome. I love the use of the cork, you are right it adds alot of texture. I forgot all about we have it. Thanks for the reminder, I love new things to play with.
WOW Ann…these are both stunning! Don’t be surpised it you see a case soon from me! I love all the elements you used on the first card and the second card is such a pretty simple card that packs a punch! {sMILES}
The work of a true professional! Love it!
I love what you did with the cork! The first card is just gorgeous, with so many details that make it definitely an “Ann Card”! But your simple card is simply lovely, too! I can’t wait to hear about Muffy’s homecoming! ~Bonnie~
Love the use of cork and those thank you cards are simply gorgeous.
Great design on the first card Ann (I’m awaiting my ribbon border punch – you enabler!) Looking forward to the next post 🙂 !!!!!
I needed some easy thank you cards for the ladies from my last workshop and your second card is PERFECT! Now I just have to be patient and wait on my order to get here so I can have my stamp set. 🙂 I love your work so much!
What a beautiful card! I love the detail of the four squares with curved edges.
Great cards Ann! I need to try that cross stitching idea with the new border punch…thanks for the reminder on wanting to try that technique. I do have a question…. How did you get your cork to stay and adhear to the card. I’ve always had trouble with cork, but yours is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to see Muffy. Blessings-Tana http://tanaconley.blogspot.com
Beautiful paper, beautiful design……and wait til you see my PPA card this week – you will be so proud of me 🙂 there just might be stamping and smudging on it! Love that touch of cork!
The Day of Gratitude card almost has the feel of tapestry…I think it’s the great texture you added with the cork matting. It is a stunner! And I love the elegant simplicity of the French Foliage card. Both are just wonderful! TFS
Love your card. I love the cork mat, what a fabulous idea! You have outdone yourself on this one!!!