There is no denying that the Schach family loves their Twins. They are our children…or in the case of Brady the Boy…his siblings. That is why we feel we are blessed to have met their handler, Michelle. Michelle loves them as if they were her own…and even refers to herself as their “step-mom”. We never worry about them when they are in her care at a show, because we know that they are in great hands. So when Michelle had her birthday last week, we knew that we needed to make a special card. I hope that you think it is special, too!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: Custom Cards
- When creating a custom card, select a theme which relates to the recipient. In the case of a dog show handler, what could be better than a canine stamp, and a blue ribbon to let her know that she is #1!
- Houndstooth for a “hound handler”! Don’t you love the new Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder? A little Basic Black ink and a Brayer were used to emphasize the pattern!
- A pennant and a pun! Flagging the ends of the sentiment adds interest, as does a bit of bling! The “Top Dog” sentiment from Not So Seriously, was inked with VersaMark and heat embossed with the new Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Emboss Powder!
- Keep the image simple! Simple heat embossing works for the adorable “Pile-O-Puppies” portrait from Not So Seriously. If you do decide to watercolor, keep it light! You do not want the image to compete with the Houndstooth. Save the competition for the show ring!
Michelle loves her card, and plans on framing it. What about you? Won’t you leave me a comment and let me know what you think about today’s card? And remember, there is nothing that I like better than answering questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use. Remember….I am only an email way! Until next time…
Retired Stamp Sale: Click HERE to see what is left from Part 1 of my retired stamps sale. Part 2…very slightly used stamp sets will be posted in a few days!
There is still time to purchase the $99 Starter Kit Special. If you have questions, please contact me. I would love to have you as a member of The Schach Pack. Don’t forget that you will receive the fabulous Christmas Box from Stampin’ Up! as a free gift for joining. But hurry…this is a limited offer! And I know that some of you have a very long Wish List with the new catalog release. Plus, don’t forget that the Holiday Mini will be released soon! Who couldn’t use the fabulous Stampin’ Up! perks and discount!
Stamp Set: Not So Seriously; Inks: VersaMark, Basic Black; Card Stock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Red Glimmer Paper; Tools: Big Shot, Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Sizzlits Dies, Brayer, Heat Tool, 1-3/4″ Scallop Circle, 1-3/8″ Circle Punch; Glitz and Glam: Basic Rhinestones, Whisper White 3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, Night of Navy 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (retired)
Oh what a sweet and fun Birthday card! I love it. Hugs to the twins. Hugs,
This is so cute. I just love the houndstooth!! I haven’t gotten to use that folder yet, but I can’t wait after seeing your card!!
Ann this is SO adorable. what a nice gesture and I can see why Michelle would frame it. i am sure it is a one of a kind to her!
Absolutely stunning, Ann! I love the black/white image and the prize ribbon. Great design, as always!
Oh so cute, Ann!!! Love the brayered houndstooth and the layered ribbons!
I am sure that Michelle felt VERY appreciated when given your thoughtful card!
It made ME smile, so I know she had to be TICKLED by all the doggy-related details!
Your card creation is DEFINITELY worthy of framing!!
Love this card! Such a perfect card for Michelle. Those doggies are dog gone cute!
As a fellow dog lover & mom to 2 adorable shih tzu sisters, I absolutely love it! Our girls are our kids so we can totally relate. I can see why your handler decided to frame it. And again, thank you for all your great tips.
Ann you are indeed an artist!!! This is an amazing card Perfect for a Special Lady in your Family. Best Wishes to “Michelle The Handler”
Oh my stars – I love everything about this card. You even have Miss Daisy on it! It is immediately striking in it’s color and design. I’m sure the twins step-mommy loved her card. Thanks for blessing my day and inspiring my art. 🙂
Woof, woof – wowfie with a huge wag!
Ann this is adorable! She had to have loved it… of course she did.
The pile o’ puppies is so perfect, and Houndstooth! Too cute. Love your ribbon and I LOVE how you rolled the sentiment and flagged the end.
PS: I’m sooooo stinkin’ tired after two weeks with the kids and one week with my golf gals, but oh much fun I had… I’m just whipped.
Hugs.
Happy BD Michelle! Of course, it had to be a puppy card from the pups…so cute. 🙂
Love this card. The hounds tooth makes a great background on this card. Lucky Michele – gets a fabulous card on her birthday but best of all works with those 2 beautiful boxers.
Ann, this gets the blue ribbon for “best custom card in show”! SO many great details and Michelle had it right…this is frame-worthy, in every way. Wowza! Did the twins sign it with their paw prints, too?
Extremely clever!
The “Hounds” will be pleased to present this card to Michelle. The houndstooth embossing is delightful!!
Absolutely perfect in every detail. I love how clean the design is, Ann. I know how hard that is for us shabby/chic vintage gals to do. I’m impressed!
Oh this is fabulous! What a perfect card for Michelle! Love the image uncolored, really has a lot of punch in black and white, and the ribbon, just perfect.
Wow!!! Fabulous card. Love the houndstooth, image, and ‘blue’ ribbon!
Happy (belated) Birthday to Michelle the Handler!
This is so perfect for her, love your custom made card.
Ann, what a fun birthday card for Michelle. I am sure that see appreciates your thoughtfulness. I love what you did with the hounds-tooth embossing folder. It looks like a piece of fabric on your card because it appears to be the authentic design.
Perfect! I think you are right – coloring the image would have competed. This is dog-gone good (oh, I slay myself). 🙂
Elin K.
Love it!! It’s dog gone adorable!
Love the brayering technique on this card. Dramatic!
Perfect card for Michele! I love how you did the BG…I mean houndstooth?!..how perfect! That blue ribbon is fantastic too.. A perfect touch!
{SMILES}
So cute and fitting for the occasion. I love the Cherry Cobller embossing powder, just the right amount of bling. I also like how you used the houndstooth emobssing folder with the brayer, sure makes it pop…
hugs
Darlene-Joy
Perfect card for Michelle! I can tell you put a lot of thought into this. Love how it came out.
Dog-gone delightful!
Oh my gosh, how adorable! What a perfect card for Michelle! Very striking! I would be framing this beauty too!
Fantastic card, Ann! I love it!
Just too dog gone cute! A perfect card for Michelle. Love the new Cherry Cobbler embossing powder and it stand right out on the card!
Stunning card!! If someone says they are going to frame your card, it means they really, really love it!!