There’s nothing better than getting together with family and friends during the holiday season. But what about those who are not able to gather with the gang? Why not send them this easy, elegant “thinking of you” Christmas card! It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!
This week, the talented Joanne is hosting our monthly Clean and Simple challenge. What a timely theme she has selected: Christmas!
But before gathering your stamps, papers and inks, don’t forget this is a Clean and Simple challenge. By Clean and Simple, The Paper Players mean cards that:
- Have minimal layers and embellishments
- Have plenty of open space
- Are simple and uncluttered
I can’t wait to see what you create!
Colors Of The Day
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
While today’s card may look complex and complicated, it’s not. In keeping with the clean and simple vibe, there is plenty of white space and no embellishments. The trick to gaining the elegant look, while keeping the card easy to create, is the Merriest Frames hybrid embossing folder and die. A single die produces all of this glorious foliage.
To download the free step-by-step tutorial for today’s Easy, Elegant Thinking of You Christmas card, which includes all the paper measurements and all of the current products used, please click on the button below. For every card which has been posted on my blog since 2019, there is a free tutorial.
***********
***********
IF YOU HAVE A BIG WISH LIST
Do you have a BIG WISH LIST? Consider becoming a Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator. The Starter Kit is a great value! For $99, choose $125 worth of products, and it ships for FREE (an additional 11% savings)!
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!
***********
Current Host Code Information
Ready to order supplies to make your own cards? I would love to be your Demonstrator. Click Here to place an order in my online store.
When checking out, if you apply the Host Code to your online orders of at least $75, but under $150, you’ll get a free gift from me. If your order is over $150, please do not apply the host code – you will be receiving your own host rewards, as well as your gift from me. All orders of $50 or more earn points toward my Loyalty Rewards Program.
Current Code: PJJ6MRJD
************
Looking for an oldie but goodie? Check out my retired stamps which I have 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…
- 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!
Such a lovely and elegant holiday card, Ann! That die has so much amazing detail and I’m so happy you reminded me that I need to use it more. Such a great idea to share some holiday cheer!
Ooh, I love the white-on-white effect of the die cut frame, it adds interest while keeping that sentiment stamp the focal point. Very elegant! Hope your doggos had fun in MinnySwota!
Ann, I love this color combo and all those wonderful white elements are just so elegant. gorgeous
hugs
jaydee
This card is indeed so elegant Ann – a great example of a CAS card that packs a punch! I will always love this fie too!
How pretty! I love all the white!
Stunning in its simplicity, Ann! Just gorgeous!
That is such a beautiful die cut! Gorgeous card!
Cards with white as the main theme always look so elegant and this is one of them. Lovely.
Ann, so elegant & pretty! Love the black and white! Have a great week!
Gorgeous card Ann! I love the simplicity of Evening Evergreen and white, so very elegant!
An easy card…from Ann Schach…who are you and what have you done with Ann?!?!
An easy card…from Schach…who are you and what have you done with Ann?!?!
beautiful, elegant, and so thoughtful!