Spooky, Sparkly Halloween Card

I’ll admit it.  I’m afraid of the dark.  So when the task at hand this week was to create a spooky card for Laurie’s theme challenge, a night time scene with ghostly trees, a full moon, and graveyard fences came to mind.  But of course, I had to add sparkle.  I hope you enjoy this spooky, sparkly Halloween card! It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!

spooky sparkly Halloween card
This week, Laurie has the perfect theme challenge for us:  Spooky! I can’t wait to see what frights and delights await us in the gallery.  So grab those stamps, papers, and inks, and get your “Boo” on!

Colors of the Day
spooky sparkly Halloween card
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Once again, I have a designed a card with minimal stamping – only the sentiment is stamped.  Boy, was this a super fun card to create!  The background is actually Misty Moonlight paper from the Beauty of the Earth collection.  I used a blending brush to darken it slightly with Night of Navy ink, and added a glittery October moon.  Black Glitter paper takes center stage, with all the trees and fences die cut from it.  I used the Inspiring Canopy dies and the Frightful Tags dies to set the spooky, sparkly backdrop for my fussy cut ghosts and jack-o-lantern. And don’t forget the disembodied cat head with Champagne rhinestone eyes, hiding among the branches, Cheshire Cat style.  It was the “purr-fect”  spooky touch!

spooky sparkly Halloween card

To download the free step-by-step tutorial for today’s Spooky Sparkly Halloween 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 this year, there is a free tutorial.

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:
Canine Corner
I am so happy to report that Muffy is still with us.  Although we use an assist strap or her wheelchair outside on our walks, she is in great spirits, and is adjusting to her limitations.  Her best buddy is Little Miss Sixx.  Sixx has made it her mission to always go out with Muffy.  She is a great friend, and a wonderful day brightener for Muff.  She plays with Muff, nudging her with her nose and doing play bows. However, don’t her angelic looks fool you!  She’s a spitfire when she is with her uncles!  Plus she is learning all about stamping, so I would guess she will be writing a few posts of her own in the near future.
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Taste of Christmas

One of the things I LOVE about the holiday season is the baking and the candy making. My husband, Kim, and I always whip up a batch of my famous Momma’s Candy, as well as several batches of cookies.  While we certainly eat our fill and gain those extra holiday pounds, we also gift the neighbors with our homemade goodies.  What could be a sweeter presentation than this cute “Taste of Christmas” card to attach to the plate! It’s time to play at Festive Friday – Home of the Inspo List!

Taste of Christmas

For this week’s challenge, we are inspired by Apple Day. Remember, at Festive Friday you do not need to actually celebrate the occasion. Your goal is to simply use three or more items from the inspiration list on your project. I used red, green, baking, and gingham on my card this week. I can’t wait to see what YOU create!

taste of Christmas

Colors of the Day

taste of Christmas

The Stampin’ Schach’s Design Tips

Can you believe there is NO stamping on this card? That’s right.  The sentiment, the die cut cooling rack and all of the stickers are from the Gingerbread & Peppermint Memories & More card pack! Talk about FUN and EASY!  I used the paper from the retired Peaceful Prints collection, because it was still on my desk from the last card I made. If you didn’t happen to earn this paper for free during Sale-A-Bration, don’t despair! There are tons of awesome prints which will look just as cute.  You wouldn’t even need to use the pine die cuts that accent the sentiment. It’s still an adorable card without them.  I happened to have some in my Box of Misfit Card Parts, and they worked just fine on this card.  (The Box of Misfit Card parts is the place where I toss all of those things that I prepare for a card that I think initially will look fabulous…but three hours later, I still can’t get them to look quite right.  I have a lot of things in that box!)

taste of Christmas

To download the free step-by-step tutorial for today’s Taste of 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 this year, there is a free tutorial.

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  Festive Friday Challenge Design team:

Ann Schach

Beth McCullough

Sharon Hashimoto Burkert

Melanie Hungerford

Helen Jennings

Stephanie Lanzalotto

Melva Peters

Jaydee

Diane Evans 

Joanne James

Christmas Whimsy Kit Available Now

new kit Christmas Whimsy

Christmas Whimsy is an adorably festive card kit with a modern design! Santa’s elves might be hard at work in the North Pole but with this all-inclusive kit, the hard work is done for you! All pieces are printed, die cut, and ready for you to craft. The simple steps of this kit are perfect for beginning crafters and kids, too! Grab a kit or two and gather around for a simple Christmas activity that everyone will enjoy. The kit contains everything you need to create eight elf centered Christmas cards including printed card bases, die cuts, embellishments, an exclusive stamp set, a Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot, and more!

New Set Christmas Whimsy

Item Number 158166   $19.00
  • Kit contains enough supplies to create eight cards—4 each of 2 designs.
  • Includes printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, gold foil die cuts, gold twine, and coordinating envelopes with gold foil accents.
  • Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot.
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Evening Evergreen, Gray Granite, Misty Moonlight, Poppy Parade, Real Red, So Saffron, Soft Succulent, Soft Suede
Order Today!
IF You Have a Big Wish List – Please Read about Our Starter Kit Special – I Would LOVE to have you join my team!

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 10% savings)!

  • SAVE at least 20% ON EVERYTHING YOU PURCHASE! Once you join, you’ll enjoy a 20 – 25% 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. You’ll have access to private Facebook groups, receive newsletters, and will be able to 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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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 $50, 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: Y6FEWZYW
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NEED A COPY OF THE CATALOG? If you do not currently have a Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator, please email me at: kimschach@msn.com  and I will drop one into the mail to you free of charge, pronto!

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Looking for an oldie but goodie? Check out my retired stamps which I have for sale.

Retired Sets for Sale
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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! Until next time…

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Sparkly Reindeer Christmas Card

It’s never too early to start making holiday cards.  In fact some of you will be receiving this Sparkly Reindeer Christmas card from me.  I LOVE reindeer.   I LOVE plaid.  I LOVE sparkle.  This card is right up my alley, and I hope you like it, too.  It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!

sparkly reindeer Christmas card

This week, the amazing Joanne has a wonderful sketch for us. It is SO versatile, as you can see from what the design team has created for your inspiration.  I can’t wait to see what YOU create!

sparkly reindeer Christmas card
Colors of the Day
Sparkly Reindeer Christmas card
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Get your cranking arm and punching hand ready! Today’s card relies on both the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Deer Builder Punch.  The fabulous plaid deer was punched from Peaceful Prints paper, which is available as a Sale-A-Bration product.  It’s free with a $50 order.  But hurry, Sale-A-Bration ends September 30th.  And what about those sparkly Black Glitter Paper snowflakes? They are courtesy of the Stitched Snowflakes dies.  The fun embossed background was made using the Wintry 3D embossing folder.

sparkly reindeer Christmas card

To download the free step-by-step tutorial for today’s Sparkly Reindeer 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 this year, there is a free tutorial.

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:
Christmas Whimsy Kit Available Now

new kit Christmas Whimsy

Christmas Whimsy is an adorably festive card kit with a modern design! Santa’s elves might be hard at work in the North Pole but with this all-inclusive kit, the hard work is done for you! All pieces are printed, die cut, and ready for you to craft. The simple steps of this kit are perfect for beginning crafters and kids, too! Grab a kit or two and gather around for a simple Christmas activity that everyone will enjoy. The kit contains everything you need to create eight elf centered Christmas cards including printed card bases, die cuts, embellishments, an exclusive stamp set, a Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot, and more!

New Set Christmas Whimsy

Item Number 158166   $19.00
  • Kit contains enough supplies to create eight cards—4 each of 2 designs.
  • Includes printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, gold foil die cuts, gold twine, and coordinating envelopes with gold foil accents.
  • Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot.
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Evening Evergreen, Gray Granite, Misty Moonlight, Poppy Parade, Real Red, So Saffron, Soft Succulent, Soft Suede
Order Today!
IF You Have a Big Wish List – Please Read about Our Starter Kit Special – I Would LOVE to have you join my team!

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 10% savings)!  PLUS, during Sale-A-Bration you will get to pick a qualifying bundle from the July–December 2021 Mini Catalog to add to their Starter Kit—for free! This could be an added value of up to $60.25, depending on the bundle you select.  Click HERE to see a list of the qualifying bundles.  There couldn’t be a better time to join the Stampin’ Up! family.

  • SAVE at least 20% ON EVERYTHING YOU PURCHASE! Once you join, you’ll enjoy a 20 – 25% 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. You’ll have access to private Facebook groups, receive newsletters, and will be able to 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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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 $50, 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: XEF3G6PM
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NEED A COPY OF THE CATALOG? If you do not currently have a Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator, please email me at: kimschach@msn.com  and I will drop one into the mail to you free of charge, pronto!

************

Looking for an oldie but goodie? Check out my retired stamps which I have for sale.

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! 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!