Dove of Hope Holiday Card

Peace – Joy – Love! What better sentiment for the holiday season! That’s exactly what you’ll find on today’s Dove of Hope holiday card. It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!

Dove of Hope Holiday Card

This week, I am hosting our Tic-Tac-Toe challenge. I have selected a variety of items for you to incorporate on your project.  Just choose at least three elements across, down or diagonally. We can’t wait to see what YOU create!

Dove of Hope holiday card

Colors of the Day
Dove of Hope Holiday Card
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

For my three elements, I went down a diagonal:  patterned paper, embossing, die cut. The paper, from the Artistry Blooms collections, certainly saves a lot of work.  It gives the impression of a water color wash with spatters, without any of the time and work involved.

Dove of Hope Holiday Card

For the embossing, I used one of my new favorite 3D embossing folders, Tasteful Textile. I can’t say enough about this folder.  It definitely imparts texture while staying subtle.  Of course, the focal point of the card has to be the dove die cut.  And to think I almost did not buy the Dove of Hope bundle, which includes the Detailed Dove dies. What was I thinking? These dies are gorgeous!

Dove of Hope Holiday Card

To download a free tutorial for today’s Dove of Hope 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:

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Foil Stag and Leaves Holiday Card

The warmth of Christmas red and the richness of foil are combined in this foil stag and leaves holiday card. It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players!

foil stag and leaves holiday card

This week LeAnne has a very unique sketch for us. It’s a great one for showing off your favorite paper patterns.  In fact, in today’s tutorial, I’ve included a diagram showing you how I cut my paper to fit the sketch.  So what are you waiting for?  I know I can’t wait to see what you create!

Colors of the Day

foil stag and leaves holiday card

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Three subdued red patterns from the ‘Tis the Season designer series paper collection were selected for this sketch. I went with something very subtle because I wanted the foil leaves to “pop”.  I love the way the gold stag looks against the green foil.

foil stag and leaves holiday card

This sentiment, from Merry Moose, worked well with the majestic stag.  Did you noticed the gold bells on the panel? Instead of using Whisper White cardstock, I found a section of the Wonder of the Season specialty paper that featured these bells.  What an easy element to add!

foil stag and leaves holiday card

To download a free tutorial for today’s foil stag and leaves 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:

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, you are able to select $125 worth of products—your choice—and it ships for FREE!

  • SAVE 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!
  • 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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August 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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Dove Card of Encouragement

Looking to brighten someone’s day? How about this card of encouragement featuring the Detailed Dove dies from the August – December 2020 Mini Catalog? These dies are not just for the holidays. It’s Friday, and time to play at Festive Friday Challenges – home of the Inspo List!
card of encouragement

For this week’s challenge,  we are inspired by the National Day of Encouragement.  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: ribbon, foil paper, uplifting sentiment, sparkle, rhinestones, bird. I can’t wait to see what YOU create!

dove card of encouragement

Colors of the Day
dove card of encouragement
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Today’s card is all about the sparkle!  Silver Foil, Metallic Mesh ribbon, and rhinestones galore will surely lift anyone’s spirits, especially when combined with this sentiment from Beautiful World.  And how about this absolutely stunning die cut dove? It is made using the Detailed Dove dies,  which are part of the  Dove of Hope Bundle, a holiday set.  But you know what…these dies are not just for Christmas. Can you imagine the gorgeous wedding, anniversary, sympathy, and birthday cards which could be created with this dove? I can’t wait to create more cards with it!

dove card of encouragement

To download a free tutorial for today’s Dove Card of  Encouragement , 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

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, you are able to select $125 worth of products—your choice—and it ships for FREE!

  • SAVE 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!
  • 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!
_____________________________________
August 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).

August Code: PN4R3NPY
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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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