It’s been quite some time since I have made a card. Caring for my husband, who had been quite ill, and taking care of the mini-Muffins, caused me to place stamping on the back burner. But the passing of fall and the advent of winter has put me in a reflective mood, and the urge to create is slowly returning. What better way to get back into card making than with a challenge?
Today’s card was designed for The Paper Players Challenge # 271 “Clean and Simple Christmas”.  Enjoy!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This finished card measures 5-1/2″ wide by 4-1/4″ long.
- Glitter! The Festive Flower Builder Punch was used to create the leaves of this poinsettia. The veins were stamped with Soft Suede, and then traced using the Fine Tip Glue Pen.  A wash of Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter creates a flower which is so stunning in person.
- A vintage touch! The vintage styled sentiment was inked in Soft Suede. The Curvy Corner Trio Punch created a wonderful accent…especially when embellished with pearls.
- Diamonds and pearls! The diamond embossed background, accented with pearls, was created using the Diagonal Plate and the Simply Scored tool.
Jackie’s First Time in the Ring
Of course, no post would be complete without a picture of one of the mini-Muffins. Although this picture is a month old, it captures Jack’s love of the show ring. He is just like Muffy in that respect!
These past few weeks he is recovering from surgery. Unfortunately he had a reaction to a spider bite, and the necrotic tissue had to be removed.
But he is doing great, and will be back in the ring strutting his stuff the first weekend in December!
I hope you enjoyed today’s card, and the pictures of Jack. Of course, if you ever 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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Ann – what a gorgeous card!! I have been looking to pick up the ‘Reason for the Season’ stamp set but hadn’t realised as a relative newbie to Stampin’ Up that there had been an accompanying punch. I’ve just managed to buy the punch on eBay from the US – stampers in the UK seem to hang on to their stashes much more!! – and I am so in awe of your poinsettia masterpiece!! I always have a few very special cards to make for Christmas and this year I hope to be able to produce some along similar lines to yours – thanks for the
inspiration!!
I am so sorry your husband has been so ill! You certainly made up for your absence with this glorious card! It is everything a Christmas card should be: elegant, sparkly and warm! You are so talented, Ann! Sending you my best wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving! Hugs!
Ann this is just gorgeous! Love the softness of the entire thing… the quilting.. touch of silver and those gorgeous, gorgeous pearls! The picture of the sleeping pup is adorable..hugs
You have been missed. So glad you were able to do some stamping. Prayers for you and your family.
Glad to see your post today! What a beautiful card! Wishing the best for your husband. Love seeing the Muffins pictures.
Another beautiful creation and great use of colors. Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. Speedy recovery to all 😉
It’s going to be a great day today–there was an Ann Schach post with an iconic, elegant card!. I wish we all could give back to you just a little of the joy your posts bring to us. Thank you for taking the time to create and share. Prayers to you and your husband and a hug to that beautiful Mini Muffin.
How delighted I was to see you in the gallery, Ann–I even gave a little squeal! What a lovely card–the glitter detail on the poinsettia is absolutely gorgeous. The vintage elegance is stunning and I am so glad you were inspired by our challenge. Glad to hear your DH is on the mend and the mini muffins are struttin’ their stuff! Hugs to you, my friend!
Stunning card!!! Jack is a real looker! The poor baby having such a traumatic experience. My best wishes to Kim. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Ann this is a really beautiful card! I hope your husband is getting better and that you can both celebrate Thanksgiving!
I have missed seeing your cards and am so sorry it’s because your husband is ill. I hope he gets better soon. Jack is beautiful. What a joy! Your card is stunning!! I love it!
So happy you got in some stampin’ time between Kim & the muffins! It’s beautiful, OF COURSE! We miss you!
Oh Ann! How wonderful to see you here! Your card is absolutely beautiful! So glad you are inspired to create again with the holiday season approaching. Your talent is amazing! Thanks for being with us at The Paper Players this week!
I have kept your blog in my favorites and check it frequently! I am so glad to see you back again!! And Jack…..what can I say? I have missed the pup stories and updates along with your wonderful works of art. I hope we see more of you. Thank you for sharing once again! Georgia
Breathtaking – card and baby. Sorry for all your troubles!
I was so excited to see you in the gallery today Ann I just had to pop by – this card is so beautiful and very much your style! Hope Kim and Jack are both on the mend – you are all in my thoughts. Hugs to you and thanks for joining our CAS Winter Wonderland challenge over at The Paper Players this week!
Hello Ann: It’s so good to hear from you, what a fabulous way to come back to crafting, your card is just absolutely beautiful. I love the scoring lines and the lovely pearls, such a signature detail from you.
I’m so glad Jack is doing so great, he looks amazing, just like a Champion!!!
I’m sending healing~~~~~~~~~~to your hubby, hope he is feeling much better real soon.
Glad you are slowly returning to this craft you love so much.
Hugs, my dear.
Maria.
What a beauty this card is! Like most of the comments, I was wondering how you were doing. So sorry to hear about Kim, hope he is on the road to recovery. I have been a bit worried about Brady in Columbia and hope all is o.k. with him. Little Jack is so gorgeous. I knew there was a reason not to like spiders! Hugs to everyone!
Sorry to hear you husband has been ill. Hope he is well on his way to a recovery.
Jack looks like a natural in the ring.
Love your card, just beautiful. Love the diagonals with the pearls. Really dresses up the card. Thanks for Sharing. Have a great Thanksgiving.
Hi Ann! We’ve missed you! So sorry to hear that Kim has been ill. You’re both in my thoughts and prayers. Little Jack is just gorgeous! Glad to hear he is healing. Your card is just stunning. Perfect Ann style, a classic beauty! Love everything about this one. Take care sweet friend!
Gorgeous card – Gorgeous Pup! I am so sorry to hear about your husband – i hope he is well soon!
it’s nice to see you creating again Ann-this is such a beautiful card-I didn’t realize your husband had been ill-hope all is well with him
So great to see you back. Your card is lovely and I’m always excited to see the babies. I hope your hubby is feeling better soon. Happy Thanksgiving!
I was wondering last week what had happened to you, thought that my email might had been deleted but was glad to see you here today. I hope your husband will soon be good as new and Jack is adorable and glad he is better. Get some rest and welcome back.
OMG I can’t believe how much I missed you! I was just thinking about you the other day and here you are back with a wonderful card. Thank You so much.
Hopefully your husband is on the mend and will be back to his regular self. My prayers go out to him.
And you are back with a bang! Beautiful card…..the poinsettia is gorgeous! Glad Kim is feeling better….and poor Jack! What a strange thing…..glad he’s feeling better too!
Ann, it is so wonderful to see you in the gallery!!!!!!! I am so very sorry to hear your husband has been ill. I will keep you both in my prayers!
Your card is breath-taking! I love every single detail! The scored background, the pearls, the glitter and that gorgeous poinsettia is amazing! XXX
Hi Ann! Your gorgeous card stood out in the gallery, and then I saw who made it! So glad to see you at PP. It’s a beautiful Christmas card..so elegant. Hope your hubby us better soon!
Wow Ann what a beautiful card you made! Love it , Love it Love it! So happy to see you blogging again, but so sorry to hear about your husband and Jack. The picture of him is amazing! Thanks for sharing all the news with us.
Your card is stunning! As is Jack prancing in the ring…gentle pats to him as he recovers from the infection/surgery and will be excited to see updated pictures in a month or so!
Ann, I have missed your posts! I love all of your creations & so glad you are pacing yourself to take care of the priorities on the Homefront.
I look forward to seeing more of your cards as you are able.
Do have a blessed Thanksgiving!
Linda
Hi Ann – I have truly missed your gorgeous cards. I almost sent you an email a few times to see if you were doing alright. I’m so glad to hear your husband is doing better – retirement can be really difficult 🙂 Hope you and your family have a very Blessed Thanksgiving.
I was just thinking about you this week and missing your card creations and opened my email and there you are. So good to see your cards again. Beautiful card! I trust your husband is doing better. I know from experience card making is very good therapy for caregivers, I have been doing that for some time now.
Ann I was so excited to see one of your cards in the gallery today! A gorgeous creation as always, and I adore white on white Christmas cards. That poinsettia is a real show stopper. So sorry to hear your DH has been so ill. You will both be in my thoughts and prayers. Big hugs, we miss you!
what a beautiful card, it is good to see you back with a post, I hope your husband is feeling better. and that jack is on the mend as well, what a cutie pie.
So very happy to see your lovely cards being created once again. Hope all is well in your home.
Beautiful card!! I’ve missed your creations.
The mini muffin got so big! Time flies.
Hi Ann, I’m so glad your stamping again , and your hubby is filling better, jack looks great too, and your card is beautiful, as always , all your care always vary lovely,
You take care , hugs your way,
Frenchie
And have a wonderful thanksgiving!!!
What an elegant card…. I do understand. My Dad passed away the beginning of October and I was working on my parents anniversary card for November. Haven’t been able to stamp since I got back home. I’m trying to plan my Christmas cards…… The mini muffin photos are awesome.
So glad you were able to stamp again. I hope your husband is better.
Your card is gorgeous, as all of your cards are. I love all the details.
I really missed you and the dogs!! I am sorry to hear about your husband. I hope your he is doing better. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers!!
This card is just so gorgeously beautiful Ann! It screams “Ann-A-Mazing”! So glad to see your creativity once again! I pray your dear hubby is doing much better! And Jack . . . OMGoodness he is just so HANDSOME!! Have a Thankful Thursday! 🙂
Ann, just a lovely card!! I’m glad you’re slowly getting the energy and inspiration to create again. I am a fellow demonstrator, but subscribe to this blog because I love your work and receive inspiration for myself from you! Happy Thanksgiving!
The Card Making Blog World is just not the same without you Ann. So glad you tentatively peeped your head back in again. I will be thinking positively about your husband. Good to see one of the darling Muffins again, as cute as ever.
Such a pretty card. . . keep up the good work.
Loralee
I always LOVE the cards you make! They are so original and beautiful. Sorry to hear about your husband and hope he is on the mend. Family comes first and you should take good care of him.