Poinsettia Holiday Card for The Paper Players

I love holidays.  Out of all the holidays, Christmas is my hands-down favorite.  Decking the halls makes me jolly!  Watching holiday movies fills my heart with joy.  There’s baking and shopping, and hustle and bustle, and there are Christmas cards to address and send.  Of course, my friends and relatives expect me to send handmade cards.  With Christmas right around the corner, and with my stash of holiday cards looking a wee bit anemic, I pulled out the gorgeous Poinsettia Petals bundle to create this poinsettia holiday card.  It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!

Clean and Simple Poinsettia Holiday Card

Woo hoo! This week, I am the host of our monthly Clean and Simple challenge. For the theme, I selected “Hooray for Holidays!”  And you know what the really cool thing is? You can select ANY holiday you want! I can’t wait to see what holiday you select, and what you create!  But remember, it’s a clean and simple challenge, so here is a quick reminder of what The Paper Players mean by Clean and Simple:

Minimal Layers and embellishments
Plenty of “open” space, also known as “white” space
Simple and uncluttered

Colors of the Day

Poinsettia Holiday Card

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

The Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine certainly got a work out with today’s card.  The three sizes of poinsettia blossoms were inked with Versamark onto Blushing Bride cardstock and heat embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss powder. They were die cut out using the Poinsettia dies. Leaves were die cut from Whisper White card stock, while berry stems were die cut from Silver foil and retired Sparkle glimmer paper. A little texture was imparted to the card base courtesy of the Dainty Diamonds 3D embossing folder.

poinsettiia holiday card

I actually did two versions of this card, but I felt this one looked more clean and simple than the first one I created. I will share it with you the middle of next week, since I have a Stamp Review Crew Coming Home card which will be posted this evening.  Be sure to tune in for it!

poinsettia holiday card

To download a free tutorial for today’s Poinsettia holiday card, which includes all the paper measurements, please click on the button below. For every card which has been posted on my blog this year, there is a free tutorial. To visit the 2020 FREE Tutorial PDF Gallery, CLICK HERE. To visit the 2019 FREE Tutorial PDF Gallery, CLICK HERE.

For more inspiration, be sure to visit the rest of the The Paper Players Design Team:

Poinsettia Christmas Card
Celebrate with curvy stamps, dies, and more! Designed for a variety of special occasions, the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle includes everything you need to create one-of-a-kind crafts. Don’t let stress steal your spirit—get ahead and order this exclusive bundle for a festive and frenzy-free season! The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle will be available through January 4, 2021. The Christmas themed options are limited release items and only available through January 4, 2021, or While Supplies Last.
Quite Curvy Variety Bundle | Item 158396 | $70.50

This option contains all options available with this promotion at a 10% discount

      • Quite Curvy Stamp Set
      • Curvy Dies
      • Curvy Christmas Stamp Set
      • Classic Christmas 6×6 Designer Series Paper
Just look at these curvy cards created by Stampin’ Up!’s concept artists!
Membership Has Its Perks

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!

Remember – You get to choose up to $125 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!

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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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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).

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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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Thanksgiving Card and Lexi’s Diagnosis

Are you like me, and need a Thanksgiving card (or two) to send out to family and friends? If so, why not create this textured beauty? With minimal stamping, this Thanksgiving card is all about layers and die cuts. It’s Friday, and time to celebrate at Festive Fridays – Home of the Inspo List!
Thanksgiving Card

For this week’s challenge,  we are inspired by Thanksgiving.  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 a thankful theme, burlap, twine, leaves, wood and pumpkins on my card this week.  I can’t wait to see what YOU create!

Thanksgiving Card

Colors of the Day

Thanksgiving Card

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

If you have a little time on your hands, there is nothing difficult about today’s card. It’s basically layering paper – you can find the measurements in the tutorial – and die cutting leaves, a fence, and a pumpkin. It’s even easy to create the sentiment, since it is punched out using the Classic Label Punch.  The rest is just embellishing!

Thanksgiving Card

To download a free tutorial for today’s Thanksgiving card, which includes all the paper measurements, please click on the button below. For every card which has been posted on my blog this year, there is a free tutorial. To visit the 2020 FREE Tutorial PDF Gallery, CLICK HERE. To visit the 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

I have been remiss these past few months in answering emails and mailing out packages.  I apologize. My dear sweet Lexi has inoperable cancer. She has a fist sized tumor at the base of her bladder.  After discussing it with her specialist, we have decided to let her enjoy her remaining days here with her pack, being surrounded by those who love her.  She is on the same protocol that has extended Brody’s life, and we are hopeful it will allow us to have many more wonderful days, weeks, months and maybe even years, with her. It has taken me some while to work my head around this, as I go through the stages of grief, and my mind has not been on stamping.  Take care, my friends, and hug your fur babies…

Thanksgiving Card

Poinsettia Christmas Card
Celebrate with curvy stamps, dies, and more! Designed for a variety of special occasions, the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle includes everything you need to create one-of-a-kind crafts. Don’t let stress steal your spirit—get ahead and order this exclusive bundle for a festive and frenzy-free season! The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle will be available through January 4, 2021. The Christmas themed options are limited release items and only available through January 4, 2021, or While Supplies Last.
Quite Curvy Variety Bundle | Item 158396 | $70.50

This option contains all options available with this promotion at a 10% discount

      • Quite Curvy Stamp Set
      • Curvy Dies
      • Curvy Christmas Stamp Set
      • Classic Christmas 6×6 Designer Series Paper
Just look at these curvy cards created by Stampin’ Up!’s concept artists!
Membership Has Its Perks

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!

Remember – You get to choose up to $125 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!

______________________________________________________

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

Retired Sets for Sale

_____________________________________
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: JFQR9J4W
_____________________________________

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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Poinsettia Christmas Card for The Paper Players

Poinsettias are undoubtedly one of the most recognizable of all plants. Not only do I love to decorate my home with them during the holiday season, I LOVE to include them on my Christmas cards. I hope you enjoy today’s easy Poinsettia Christmas card. It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!

Poinsettia Christmas Card

This week it is the super-talented Joanne’s turn to host our monthly color challenge. Don’t you love this trio of colors, accented with a touch of Silver or Gold? As you can tell, I decided on a punch of gold. How about you? Team Silver or Team Gold? I can’t wait to see what YOU create!!!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Don’t you love a card that packs a “Wow” but is oh-so-easy to create? Today’s card is that type of card. Now easy doesn’t necessarily mean quick. There is layering – scrumptious plush paper on top of brushed metallic cardstock – but layering isn’t difficult. There is die cutting – metallic leaves and berries, as well as die cut images from pattern paper – but die cutting isn’t hard. There is heat embossing involved with the gorgeous scripted “Merry Christmas” sentiment – but heat embossing is fun! I really hate to tell you how quickly this card comes together, especially if you take advantage of my free tutorial which includes all the paper measurements!

Poinsettia Christmas Card

To download a free tutorial for today’s Poinsettia Christmas card,  please click on the button below. For every card which has been posted on my blog this year, there is a free tutorial. To visit the 2020 FREE Tutorial PDF Gallery, CLICK HERE. To visit the 2019 FREE Tutorial PDF Gallery, CLICK HERE.

For more inspiration, be sure to visit the rest of the The Paper Players Design Team:

Poinsettia Christmas Card
Celebrate with curvy stamps, dies, and more! Designed for a variety of special occasions, the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle includes everything you need to create one-of-a-kind crafts. Don’t let stress steal your spirit—get ahead and order this exclusive bundle for a festive and frenzy-free season!  The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle will be available through January 4, 2021.  The Christmas themed options are limited release items and only available through January 4, 2021, or While Supplies Last.
Quite Curvy Variety Bundle | Item 158396 | $70.50

This option contains all options available with this promotion at a 10% discount

      • Quite Curvy Stamp Set
      • Curvy Dies
      • Curvy Christmas Stamp Set
      • Classic Christmas 6×6 Designer Series Paper
Just look at these curvy cards created by Stampin’ Up!’s concept artists!
Membership Has Its Perks

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!

Remember – You get to choose up to $125 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!

______________________________________________________

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

Retired Sets for Sale

_____________________________________
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: JFQR9J4W
_____________________________________

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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