Masculine Thinking Of You PP739

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The Beautiful Gallery designer series papers are my favorite papers from the new Annual Catalog. It’s not surprising that I reached for it to create this masculine Thinking of You card. It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players!

Lovely LeAnne is the hostess for our Sketch Challenge this week. The sketch she has for us is a versatile one. There are so many things that you can do with this sketch. I can’t wait to see what you create! But before you rush off to grab your stamps, papers and inks, please be sure to check out what our Design Team has made for your inspiration.

Colors Of The Day

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

From the very moment I saw LeAnne’s sketch, I knew I wanted to use this pattern from Beautiful Gallery to create a masculine Thinking of You card. It was perfect for the tri-panel design. I simply cut it into the three pieces shown in the photo and matted them onto Basic Beige cardstock. To separate this panel from the Basic Beige card base and to add definition, I adhered it to copper colored Textured Metallic cardstock. The sentiment, from the Beautiful Motifs stamp set, was inked in Pecan Pie, stamped onto Basic Beige cardstock, and die cut with a die from the retired Cracker & Treat Box die collection. While I used a “Thinking of You” sentiment, a variety of sentiments could be substituted.

Need more inspiration? Be sure to visit the talented The Paper Players design team:

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Joanne James

Anne Marie Hile – On Leave

Ann Schach

Jan Clothier

Stef Perry

Elizabeth Stewart

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Beautiful Butterfly For PP738

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A beautiful butterfly, in pastel shades with silvery wings, comes bearing a heartfelt thanks to the recipient. It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players.

This week it is the talented Stef (assisted by the amazing Joanne) turn to be our hostess. It’s Clean and Simple week, and she has a fun theme for us: Things That Fly! Bees, birds, butterflies and planes were all in my stash. But in the end, the butterfly won. 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

Colors Of The Day

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

First, I would like to extend my apologies to Stef, who picked out our Clean and Simple challenge for today. This old teacher is giving herself an “F” on this week’s “assignment”. When I made today’s card, it was giving me clean and simple vibes. I used the Beautiful Butterflies dies to die cut this gorgeous butterfly from Beautiful Bokeh paper, and perched her proudly on a Perennial Postage rectangle, also die cut from Beautiful Bokeh paper. Clear Wink of Stella was used to add shimmer to her wings. And that is when I should have stopped. I should have left off the Early Espresso die cut leaves. But this die cut looked so lonely, laying atop my pile of discarded Card Parts. I felt the overwhelming desire to show this cast-off from an earlier card some love by putting it behind the butterfly. The deep brown color led to me adding a trio of brown sequins. However, there is a smidge of white space, embossed with the retired Crosshatch embossing folder.

Need more inspiration? Be sure to visit the rest of talented  The Paper Players design team:

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Joanne James

Anne Marie Hile – On Leave

Ann Schach

Jan Clothier

Stef Perry

Elizabeth Stewart

Nueve’s Notes – A Happy Update

Hi, everyone! It’s me, Nueve! And I have good news to share with you. I had my latest check-up with Doc Rita last Wednesday and she said my “owie” leg was all better. She told Mom that she could start re-introducing almost all of the things I used to do, except playing fetch the real way, jumping off the porch deck, and going up and down stairs. The stair thing means Mom still has to sleep on the floor with me for a little while longer. But she’s OK with that ’cause she loves me. Mom explained to me that I can’t go out and do everything all at once or run really fast or wrestle with Sixxy and Uncle Q yet. Doc Rita made it very clear to her that we have to do things slowly until all of my muskels are big again. At the end of my ‘pointment, Doc Rita gave me lots of treats, hugged me, and told me to be a good boy a little while longer. In return, I gave her lots of kisses and washed her face. I could tell she was happy, and so were Mom and Dad. When we got home, I got to go out in the backyard without my leash. I laid in the yard and chewed on a celebration chew!

Later, Sixxy and Uncle Q joined me as I told the neighbor who lives across the street my good news! He always liked watching me play. Now he will get the chance to watch me play again.

So now the hard work begins! I will follow Doc Rita’s orders. Following orders and doing what is asked of me is just part of my job. I am a working dog. I am Good Boy Nueve!

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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.
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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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Looking for an oldie but goodie? Check out my retired stamps which I have for sale.  New sets will be added periodically. Please check often to see what has been added and what prices have been reduced.

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As always, if you have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! And please, be sure to SHOP WITH ME! Until next time…

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Trellis With Flowers PP737

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Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers and moms at heart! Today’s trellis with flowers card reminds me so much of my own mother. She loved flowers, having been blessed with the greenest of green thumbs. Besides beds of iris, tulips, roses and more, she had more than one trellis with flowers vining up its length. She has been gone for 45 years, but I love honoring her memory by posting a card I know she would have cherished. Happy Mother’s Day, Momma! I am thinking of you…

It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players! I have the pleasure of hosting this week’s Color Challenge, a fun trio of spring colors: Bubble Bath, Berry Burst, and Lost Lagoon. Neutrals like white and black are “free”. While these are Stampin’ Up! hues, colors close to these are certainly acceptable. I can’t wait to see what YOU create!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Sometimes when dealing with color, keeping it simple is best. An abundance of white allows the challenge colors to take the spotlight. Berry Burst blossoms with Lost Lagoon leaves trail along a trellis of white, backed by Bubble Bath pink. The subtle color variation in the leaves and flowers is because of the designer papr I used: Beautiful Bokeh for the flowers and Thoughtful Journey for the leaves. While I usually opt for a more subtle textured background, the Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder adds bold contrast to the delicate trellis and flowers. All that was needed to finish off this card were pearl centers for the blooms and a lovely sentiment. And you know what? No stamps or inks were used in creating this versatile card. The blossoms, vines and trellis were created with the Linked Together dies and the sentiment is from the Greetings for All ephemora pack. How easy is that? If you love this look, please don’t hesitate to purchase the Linked Together dies while you still can. They are on the Last Chance list and marked as Low Inventory.

Need more inspiration? Be sure to visit the rest of talented  The Paper Players design team:

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Joanne James

Anne Marie Hile – On Leave

Ann Schach

Jan Clothier

Stef Perry

Elizabeth Stewart

The 2025-2026 Annual Catalog and new Online Exclusives are live!  Check out the latest offerings from Stampin’ Up!

 CLICK HERE to View the Catalog

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Be sure to check out the LAST CHANCE items and ONLINE Exclusives!

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online exclusives

Click HERE to View the Online Exclusives

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Have A BIG Wish List? JOIN During May!

Stampin’ Up! has a fantastic offering for customers who sign up to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator May 6th – May 31st! From May 6th – May 31st, new demonstrators will get $165 in Products for $99! Plus it ships for FREE! How can you resist?

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.  New sets will be added periodically. Please check often to see what has been added and what prices have been reduced.

Retired Sets 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! And please, be sure to SHOP WITH ME! Until next time…

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  • The $99 Starter Kit is the BEST DEAL EVER! Check out the details HERE.
  • Check out the Last Chance List and save!
  • See my Retired Sets for Sale
  • 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!