Sweet As A Peach

Do you know someone who is as sweet as a peach? I am blessed to know several “sweet as a peach people”, and this is the perfect card for them. How about you? If you have a “sweet as a peach” friend, why not create this card and let them know.  It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!
sweet as a peach

This week, Jaydee is hosting our monthly sketch challenge.   A great sketch is always the perfect foundation on which to build a card, and Jaydee has certainly provided us with a wonderful one.  I know this is one I will use again and again. It’s a perfect one for showcasing coordinating designer papers. I know I had fun with this sketch, and I know you will, too! I can’t wait to see what YOU create!

Sweet As A Peach

Colors of the Day

Sweet As A Peach

 

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

From the moment I laid eyes on the You’re A Peach Suite in the new Annual Catalog, I knew I had to have it.  I adore the sweet sentiments, and I simply LOVE the colors and patterns in the designer paper.  Today’s sketch was perfect for showcasing two of these papers.

Today’s card is simple and straightforward. I stamped the peaches in Pale Papaya, and gave them a blush of Coral Calypso.   Isn’t it so cute how “sweet as a peach” sentiment fits right on top of the peach? I also like that “thanks for being as” is easily die cut out using one of the dies that comes in the bundle.  A snippet of Bumblebee gingham ribbon, and a few sequins from the Expressions in Ink ephemera pack were all that were needed as embellishments.  Well, maybe I used more than a few sequins…

sweet as a peach

To download a free step-by-step tutorial for today’s Sweet As A Peach 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
It’s Me, Muffy!

sweet as a peach

“It’s Muffy again.  I don’t have much to occupy my time these days other than watching Dog TV,  so Mom said I could chat with you again this week.  It  has been an eventful week for sure.  My mom bought be a rear support harness to use on my walks. She’s always wanted to build up muscles in her arms, and this is doing it! It’s awesome, because she can hold up my butt when I walk, and I don’t scrape my feet on the sidewalk. And you know what else?  I can potty the right way again, instead of sitting all the way down on the ground. Let me tell you, that’s a great feeling! Oh, wait, Mom’s yelling at me…”

(“What, Mom? No, I’m not being inappropriate. I thought people would be interested in knowing that little fact.  Oh, all right. I won’t mention it again!”)

“I’m back. Ugh. Sometimes she treats me like a child. I happen to be almost 80 years old in human years. I am definitely her elder.  Well, not by a whole lot, but I had better not let her hear me say that.  Anyway, Mom has had three people who have doggy wheelchairs they would like to loan me. However, one is in Texas, and one is in Wisconsin, and one is in Chicago. I know my Mom can’t drive to Texas to pick it up, so I am hoping that maybe we can get the one in Chicago or Wisconsin. Mom is going to check with a couple of her friends to see if they would like to ride with her, so she doesn’t have to go by herself.  I think a wheel chair sounds like fun!”

“My friend, Amy the Handler, sent me a Bark Box. I had so much fun searching through it. It had yummy treats, which I am keeping for myself, and toys that I will share with the kids.  Amy’s sad I will be leaving.  But she shouldn’t be.  I am so proud of all we accomplished together, and I will forever be in her heart. ”

“Well, time for me to sign off.  Mom said I could ride with her to buy some flowers.  Plus, we are going to get a tree to plant.  I am going to help, and it will be known as the “Muffy Tree”.  Hopefully, I’ll be back to chat next week.  As always, please be patient with my Mom if she doesn’t post a lot or email right away.  Chances are, she is helping me…”

 

new Catalog goes live

 Click to view the new catalog on-line!

Check Out These Two New Promotions
Connect, Craft & Collect Promotion

Earn an extra $25 in Host Rewards when you purchase $250 or more!  Workshop orders, individual customer orders, and customer online orders all qualify for this promotion. The order must reach the qualifying amount prior to shipping and tax.

Being A Demonstrator Has Its Perks

starter kit special

Through May 31, 2021 it’s the JOIN + PROMOTION!

FOR $99 (plus tax), YOU GET:  Up to $155 in products of your choice.  That’s $56 in FREE product, $30 MORE than usual!  Plus, the kit ships for FREE (another 10% savings).

Do you have a BIG WISH LIST? Consider becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. The Starter Kit is a great value! For $99, choose $155 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!

Remember, through May – You get to choose up to $155 in any products you want and pay only $99 plus tax, no shipping.

If you have any questions about joining Stampin’ Up!, I am only an email away! If you are ready to join NOW, CLICK HERE!

NEED A COPY OF THE CATALOG? If you are one of my established customers, one was mailed to you in April! If you did not receive it, please let me know.  However, 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, 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

***Includes Retired Sets from the 2020 – 2021 Annual Catalog***

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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 (Details HERE).

Current Code: BVCEBSRY
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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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Sweet Strawberry Thank You

What could be better than Strawberry Shortcake? Strawberry – Rhubarb pie? Strawberry Pretzel  Salad? Chocolate Covered Strawberries?  Maybe a Sweet Strawberry thank you card? It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!

strawberry thank you card

Card #1 – Basic White Card Base

Sweet Strawberry Thank You card

Card #2: Hand Penned Memories & More Card Base

This week the talented Anne Marie is hosting our monthly Clean and Simple challenge, with a theme of polka dots. Remember,  at the Paper Players,  Clean and Simple refers to cards which:

Have plenty of open, or “white” space

Have minimal layers and embellishments

Are simple and uncluttered

strawberry thank you card
I can’t wait to see what YOU create!

Colors of the Day
strawberry thank you card
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Today’s card is easy peasy, and oh-so-cute! Just switch out the sentiment, and voilà! You’ve created a Sweet Strawberry birthday or hello card. The adorable rectangle with stitching was created using a die from the Nature’s Thoughts collection.  The stitching is such an adorable detail.  For this Clean and Simple challenge, I used a Basic White card base. However,  I prefer the alternate card, which uses a Hand Penned Memories and More card as the card base.  I just LOVE this Pool Party dotted pattern!

sweet strawberry thank you card

To download a free step-by-step tutorial for today’s Sweet Strawberry thank you 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
Miss Muffy Speaks
Muffy and Mom

Hi! It’s Muffy here!  I know.  It’s been years since I have talked with you. I know when Mom started her blog, I used to talk with you a lot. I used to talk about my favorite stamps and also about the perks of being a demonstrator.  There were pictures, pictures, and more pictures of me and my brother, Brody.  But things change.  I got busy being a show dog.  Then I became a mom, and my days were filled with raising my babies.  Later, I took care of educating my little nieces and nephews.  Now I am enjoying helping my Mom build memories and just basking in the sunshine.

A long time ago my Mom posted on the blog that I tested “At Risk” for Degenerative Myelopathy, a disease which is similar to ALS in people. Luckily, it usually doesn’t start to show symptoms until we are older. Well, I know it doesn’t seem possible, but now I am older.  I have the disease.

I am currently dragging my left rear foot, and occasionally both rear feet. I have very little strength left in my rear, and I sometimes collapse.  But on the brighter side, I am not in physical pain,  I still rule the Schach Pack, and I still LOVE to eat.

I just wanted you all to know that even though I may not have written in a long time, I cherished getting to know so many of you.   Hopefully I will get a chance to talk with you soon!  And please, be patient with my Mom if she doesn’t post a lot or email right away.  Chances are, she is helping me…

The NEW Annual Catalog Is Live!

new Catalog goes live

 Click to view the new catalog on-line!

Check Out These Two New Promotions
Connect, Craft & Collect Promotion

Earn an extra $25 in Host Rewards when you purchase $250 or more!  Workshop orders, individual customer orders, and customer online orders all qualify for this promotion. The order must reach the qualifying amount prior to shipping and tax.

Being A Demonstrator Has Its Perks

starter kit special

Through May 31, 2021 it’s the JOIN + PROMOTION!

FOR $99 (plus tax), YOU GET:  Up to $155 in products of your choice.  That’s $56 in FREE product, $30 MORE than usual!  Plus, the kit ships for FREE (another 10% savings).

Do you have a BIG WISH LIST? Consider becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. The Starter Kit is a great value! For $99, choose $155 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!

Remember, through May – You get to choose up to $155 in any products you want and pay only $99 plus tax, no shipping.

If you have any questions about joining Stampin’ Up!, I am only an email away! If you are ready to join NOW, CLICK HERE!

NEED A COPY OF THE CATALOG? If you are one of my established customers, one was mailed to you in April! If you did not receive it, please let me know.  However, 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, pronto!

__________________________________

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

Retired Sets for Sale

***Includes Retired Sets from the 2020 – 2021 Annual Catalog***

________________________
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 (Details HERE).

Current Code: BVCEBSRY
_____________________

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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Floral Hello for Festive Friday

Floral hello cards are so pretty.  By switching out the sentiment,  they can easily be transformed into a card suitable for a wide variety of occasions. It’s time to play at Festive Friday – Home of the Inspo List!

Floral Hello

For this week’s challenge, we are inspired by National Gardening Week. 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  green, die cuts, flowers and gold twine on my card this week. I can’t wait to see what YOU create!

floral hello

Colors of the Day

floral hello

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Since I love collage style cards, the new Artistically Inked Suite of products is perfect for me.  While two gorgeous flowers, inked in new In Colors, take center stage, I added leaves, gold twine, frayed ribbon, gold stems, sequins and pearls to add dimension and texture. And what about the Crumb Cake Paper Lattice! Wow! Had I not already added a ton of pearls to the center of the Polished Pink flower, I would have been adding pearls at every intersection.  However, even I have my pearl limits (wink)!  And talk about gorgeous, the coordinating Expressions in Ink designer series paper is stunning!

floral hello

To download a free step-by-step tutorial for today’s Floral Hello 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

Judy Rozema 

The NEW Annual Catalog Is Live!

new Catalog goes live

 Click to view the new catalog on-line!

Check Out These Two New Promotions
Connect, Craft & Collect Promotion

Earn an extra $25 in Host Rewards when you purchase $250 or more!  Workshop orders, individual customer orders, and customer online orders all qualify for this promotion. The order must reach the qualifying amount prior to shipping and tax.

Being A Demonstrator Has Its Perks

starter kit special

Through May 31, 2021 it’s the JOIN + PROMOTION!

FOR $99 (plus tax), YOU GET:  Up to $155 in products of your choice.  That’s $56 in FREE product, $30 MORE than usual!  Plus, the kit ships for FREE (another 10% savings).

Do you have a BIG WISH LIST? Consider becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. The Starter Kit is a great value! For $99, choose $155 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!

Remember, through May – You get to choose up to $155 in any products you want and pay only $99 plus tax, no shipping.

If you have any questions about joining Stampin’ Up!, I am only an email away! If you are ready to join NOW, CLICK HERE!

NEED A COPY OF THE CATALOG? If you are one of my established customers, one was mailed to you in April! If you did not receive it, please let me know.  However, 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, pronto!

__________________________________

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

Retired Sets for Sale

***Includes Retired Sets from the 2020 – 2021 Annual Catalog***

________________________
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 (Details HERE).

Current Code: BVCEBSRY
_____________________

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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