You Are Meant To Soar

Today’s “You Are Meant To Soar” card was created for someone who is going through some rough times right now. Knowing that she has someone in her corner will hopefully help her spirits soar.  It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players!

you are meant to soarThis week it is my pleasure to host our Clean and Simple challenge. The theme I selected for you is “Back to Nature”. You may feature any plant or animal on your clean and simple card.  While two swallows grace the front of my card, I can’t wait to see what YOU create. But remember, this is a CLEAN and SIMPLE challenge.  Before you run off to gather your stamps, papers, and inks, keep in mind that when The Paper Players use the term “clean and simple”, we mean cards that:

Have minimal layers and embellishments
Have plenty of open space
Are simple and uncluttered

you are meant to soar

Colors Of The Day

You are meant to soar

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

I love using embossing folders for adding texture and interest, especially when creating Clean and Simple cards. The Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder is one of my favorites. This lovely pattern is both feminine and vintage.  It was the perfect choice for this card, adding to the vintage feel of the swallows. Pretty in Pink blossoms on a Crumb Cake branch unify the design and are in keeping with the feminine look I wanted to achieve.  Although the Soaring Swallows stamp set and dies are retired, sometimes a sentiment is timeless.  It is the reason I will never part with this set.

you are meant to soar To download the free step-by-step tutorial for today’s You Are Meant To Soar 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.

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In case you have not yet seen them yet, Stampin’ Up!’s  September – December 2024 Mini Catalog and Scrapbooking Brochure are live AND two new holiday kits are available, too!  Be sure to place your orders early to avoid disappointment. And don’t forget…if you need a Mini catalog, just let me know, and I will drop one in the mail pronto!

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  • 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!

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Primary Hues of Red, Yellow and Blue

Looking for a card to make spirits soar? How about a hot air balloon in primary hues of red, yellow and blue! It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players.

hot air balloon in primary hues of red, yellow and blue

It’s color challenge week at The Paper Players.  The incredible Stef is our hostess and she is challenging us to use the primary colors of red, yellow and blue.  What a delightful trio!  I can’t what to see what YOU create with these cheery hues!

Primary hues of red, yellow and blue

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Since I seldom use primary colors, I had to think a bit as to what I wanted to do. That is when I thought it would be fun to recreate a card I did for a different color challenge way back in February.  I know I am always saying that I would love to “redo” a card in different colors…and this time I DID!  For the February challenge, the colors were Bubble Bath, Berry Burst, Smoky Slate and White.  These colors were right up my alley and I LOVED the card I made. But you know what? I think I like this Hot Air Balloon in primary hues of red, yellow and blue just as much, and maybe even a tad better.  Thank you, Stef, for opening my eyes as to how fun these primary colors can be!

primaru hues of red, ellow and blue.

(To view the original card in Bubble Bath, Berry Burst, Smoky Slate and White, click HERE.)

To download the free step-by-step tutorial for today’s Primary Hues of Red, Yellow and Blue 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.

2024 FREE Tutorial PDF Gallery – CLICK HERE
2023 FREE Tutorial PDF Gallery –  CLICK HERE
2022 FREE Tutorial PDF Gallery – CLICK HERE
2021 FREE Tutorial PDF Gallery – CLICK HERE
2020 FREE Tutorial PDF Gallery – CLICK HERE
2019 FREE Tutorial PDF Gallery – CLICK HERE
For more inspiration, be sure to visit the rest of The Paper Players design team:

Stampin’ Up!’s  September – December 2024 Mini Catalog and Scrapbooking Brochure are live AND two new holiday kits are available, too!  Be sure to place your orders early to avoid disappointment.

Holiday Mini

Click HERE to view the new MINI CATALOG

 

Holiday Mini

Click HERE to view the Scrapbooking Brochure
NEW KITS

holiday Mini

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Click HERE to view Kits

 

new online exclusives

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Ready To Become A Demonstrator?

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!

***********

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…

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  • 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!

New Holiday Products Are Available Today

TODAY’S THE DAY!  Stampin’ Up!’s  September – December 2024 Holiday Mini Catalog and Scrapbooking Brochure are live!  You can start making your holiday purchases today! AND two new holiday kits are available, too! Both are on my list!!! Be sure to place your orders early to avoid disappointment.

Holiday Mini

Click HERE to view the new MINI CATALOG

 

Holiday Mini

Click HERE to view the Scrapbooking Brochure

 

NEW KITS!

holiday Mini

Holiday Mini

Click HERE to View Kits

 

new online exclusives

Click HERE To View Online Exclusive Products

Ready To Become A Demonstrator?

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!

***********

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…

siggy-1

  • 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!