Glittery Halloween Card

Dark and subdued, this glittery Halloween card has a spooky, yet romantic vibe with its “There is magic in this night” sentiment. It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!

glittery Halloween card

This week, the amazing Anne Marie has a beautiful color challenge for us:  Pretty Peacock, Cajun Craze, Blackberry Bliss with Glitter or Foil. These colors just happen to be the colors found in Stampin’ Up!’s Magic in This Night designer series paper collection. How could I resist not making a Halloween card? How about you? I can’t wait to see what YOU create!

glittery Halloween card

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

For the glitter option in today’s challenge, I went with Stampin’ Up!’s Black Glitter paper. Can you believe the sparkle? Originally, I just had the glittery black borders and the glittery bats. But the sparkle lured me in, and I used the Forever Flourishing dies to create glittery black leaves.

glittery Halloween card

I am not a fan of spiders, but I pulled in the Blackberry Bliss color by using the spider pattern paper. The sentiment, which is a wee bit romantic, was heat embossed in white.  Two glittery bats hide some of the spiders, so unless I am wearing my glasses, it just looks like a marbled pattern (wink)!

glittery Halloween card

To download a free tutorial for today’s glittery Halloween 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:

Membership Has Its Perks – New Get & Go Special

Promotion Dates: September 1–30, 2020

Do you have a BIG WISH LIST? Consider becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. The Starter Kit is a great value! From September 1st – 30th, in addition to the regular starter kit for $99, choose $125 worth of products AND also receive enough cardstock pieces to make 16 cards, a pack of Rhinestone Basic Jewels, the So Much Love stamp set, and the Queen Anne’s Lace stamp set.

Just look at these cute samples you can make with the extras in your kit!

Queen Anne’s Lace Samples

Get & Go Starter Kit Special

So Much Love Samples

  • 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. You will still enjoy all the benefits and discounts of being a demonstrator through at least January 31, 2020!
  • 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. You also get the two stamp sets, rhinestones, and card kits shown above free of charge.

What would you choose to get for your $125? How about the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine!!!

Stampin Cut Emboss Machine

This machine costs $120. Add a $5 or less item, such as Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals or a packet of Pearls…and you are at the $125 price point to get it all for $99 + tax…and FREE shipping (another 10% value). I have this machine, and I LOVE it. It’s a gorgeous design, and with the sides folded up, it takes up less space than my Big Shot!

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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I refreshed my Retired Products list a few weeks ago. Thank you to everyone who has helped me reduce my stash. There are still goodies available, so be sure to check it out.

Retired Sets for Sale

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September 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).

September Code: 37YDXRS4
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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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Masculine Birthday Card with Leaves

Who needs a masculine birthday card to add to their card stash? I think this one, with metallic leaves, would be perfect for those men in your life who have fall birthdays.  It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!

masculine birthday card with leaves

This week, the fabulous Jaydee has a theme challenge for us:  Masculine Birthday.  I went with a clean design with few embellishments, which truly allows the beauty of the brushed metallic leaves to shine.  I can’t wait to see what wonderful masculine cards you create!

Colors of the Day

masculine birthday with metalluc leaves

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

The In Good Taste designer series paper collection was the source of these wonderful papers. With their photographic images and visual textures, they add so much to a card with very little effort.

masculine birthday card with metallic leaves

If you look closely, you can see that I embossed the light hued woodgrain pattern using the Tasteful Textiles embossing folder.  It adds a delicious touch of texture.  But of course, it’s those brushed metallic leaves that steal the show. With a focal point this pretty, who needs embellishments?

masculine birthday card with metallic leaves

To download a free tutorial for today’s masculine birthday card with metallic leaves, 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:

Membership Has Its Perks – New Get & Go Special

Promotion Dates: September 1–30, 2020

Do you have a BIG WISH LIST? Consider becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. The Starter Kit is a great value! From September 1st – 30th, in addition to the regular starter kit for $99, choose $125 worth of products AND also receive enough cardstock pieces to make 16 cards, a pack of Rhinestone Basic Jewels, the So Much Love stamp set, and the Queen Anne’s Lace stamp set.

Just look at these cute samples you can make with the extras in your kit!

Queen Anne’s Lace Samples

Get & Go Starter Kit Special

So Much Love Samples

  • 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. You will still enjoy all the benefits and discounts of being a demonstrator through at least January 31, 2020!
  • 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. You also get the two stamp sets, rhinestones, and card kits shown above free of charge.

What would you choose to get for your $125? How about the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine!!!

Stampin Cut Emboss Machine

This machine costs $120. Add a $5 or less item, such as Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals or a packet of Pearls…and you are at the $125 price point to get it all for $99 + tax…and FREE shipping (another 10% value). I have this machine, and I LOVE it. It’s a gorgeous design, and with the sides folded up, it takes up less space than my Big Shot!

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

______________________________________________________

I refreshed my Retired Products list a few weeks ago. Thank you to everyone who has helped me reduce my stash. There are still goodies available, so be sure to check it out.

Retired Sets for Sale

_____________________________________
September 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).

September Code: 37YDXRS4
_____________________________________

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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Fall Card for Festive Friday

It’s hard to believe, but the leaves are starting to turn here in southeast Iowa. Not in large numbers, but just enough to remind us of the colorful display that will soon be in store for us in a month or so.  Fall is my favorite season, with its crisp temperatures and beautiful colors…and fall cards are my favorite cards to make. I hope you enjoy today’s Fall card with metallic leaves. It’s time for another Festive Friday challenge – the home of the Inspo List!

fall card

For this week’s challenge,  we are inspired by the First Day of  Fall.  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:  leaves, acorns, plaid, stitching, gold, brown. I can’t wait to see what YOU create!

fall card

Colors of the Day

fall card

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

I am not one who would typically mix plaid with a pattern, but it works on today’s card. The Cajun Craze leaves in the adorable Leaves and Acorn paper coordinates so well with the Cajun Craze plaid.  And what about the leaves which were die cut from Brushed Metallics cardstock? Aren’t they beautiful?

fall card

I felt the card needed just a little “pop” of color, so I added an Old Olive bow.  The gold edge on the ribbon ties in with the gold foil card base, brushed gold leaf, and the gold metallic pearls.  I couldn’t have written a more perfect sentiment than this one from the Autumn Goodness stamp set.

fall card

To download a free tutorial for today’s Fall  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:

Mary Fish -Guest Designer

Ann Schach  

Beth McCullough

Sharon Hashimoto Burkert

Melanie Hungerford

Helen Jennings

Stephanie Lanzalotto

Melva Peters

Judy Rozema

Membership Has Its Perks – New Get & Go Special

Promotion Dates: September 1–30, 2020

Do you have a BIG WISH LIST? Consider becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.  The Starter Kit is  a great value!  From September 1st – 30th, in addition to the regular starter kit for $99, choose $125 worth of products AND also receive enough cardstock pieces to make 16 cards, a pack of Rhinestone Basic Jewels, the So Much Love stamp set, and the Queen Anne’s Lace stamp set.

Just look at these cute samples you can make with the extras in your kit!

Queen Anne’s Lace Samples

Get & Go Starter Kit Special

So Much Love Samples

  • 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. You will still enjoy all the benefits and discounts of being a demonstrator through at least January 31, 2020!
  • 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. You also get the two stamp sets, rhinestones, and card kits shown above free of charge.

What would you choose to get for your $125? How about the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine!!!

Stampin Cut Emboss Machine

This machine costs $120.  Add a $5 or less item, such as Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals or a packet of Pearls…and you are at the $125 price point to get it all for $99 + tax…and FREE shipping (another 10% value).  I have this machine, and I LOVE it. It’s a gorgeous design, and with the sides folded up, it takes up less space than my Big Shot!

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

______________________________________________________

I refreshed my Retired Products list a few weeks ago.  Thank you to everyone who has helped me reduce my stash.  There are still some goodies available, so be sure to check it out.

 Retired Sets for Sale

_____________________________________
September 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).

September Code: 37YDXRS4
_____________________________________

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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