Double Z Fold Card for Festive Friday

A double Z fold card? It’s easier to create than you may think.  It’s time to celebrate at Festive Friday!

Double Z Fold Card

At Festive Friday, your goal is to use three or more items from the inspiration list on your project. I selected bright colors, rhinestones, fun fold and ribbon from the Inspo List in creating today’s card.  I hope you will join us in our challenge this week. I can’t wait to see what YOU create!

double Z fold card

Colors of the Day

double z fold

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

When I looked at the Inspo List for today’s challenge, I wanted to create a fun fold card.  However, I suffer from “fun fold phobia”.  I see a fun fold, and think to myself, “That’s too hard! I could never do that!” But I decided to give the double Z fold a try. You know what? I discovered it really isn’t  difficult at all!

double z fold card

It’s just a matter of scoring. This is a great fold for showcasing the luscious Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper.

double Z fold card

The floral images were stamped in Saddle Brown StazOn ink, and colored with Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Real Red water color pencils, which I blended with blender pens.  The leaves were stamped in Old Olive,  then colored with Old Olive and Daffodil Delight pencils.  Once again,  I blended with blender pens.  Clear Wink of Stella adds a subtle shimmer to the centers of the blossoms.

double Z fold card

To download a free step-by-step tutorial for today’s double Z fold 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 Festive Friday Design Team.

Celebrate Sale-A-Bration

During Sale-A- Bration, which runs through March 31st, you can earn FREE exclusive products (click here to see your choices) for every $50 you spend (before shipping and tax).  There is also a $100 reward level, which gives you more flexibility and options for your free items. Just look for the special reward icons in the brochure.

Coordination Product Release

This is the perfect opportunity to purchase products that coordinate with our favorite products from the January–June 2020 Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration.  However, they are only available for a limited time or while supplies last.

Watch this exciting video for more information!

product coordination

double z fold card
Do you have a BIG WISH LIST?  Consider becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration!

Membership Has Its Perks … Purchase the Starter Kit Today

Join Stampin’ Up! as an independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator by March 31, 2020, and receive a Mini Paper Cutter,  a 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper sampler, and your choice of stamp set.  (Host stamp sets and Sale-A-Bration stamp sets not included.)

  • The 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper Sampler in the Join offering has samples from the Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper (Sale-A-Bration brochure), Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog), Country Club Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog), Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog), Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog), Best Dress 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog).
  • 12 double-sided designs (two double-sided sheets from six different Designer Series Paper packs) QTY: 48 sheets total (four each of 12 designs)
  • Mini Paper Cutter Dimensions: 7-5/8″ x 5-3/8″ x 1-1/4″ (19.3 x 13.7 x 3.2 cm)
  • DISCOUNT Time! Once you join, you’ll enjoy a 20 – 25% discount on your favorite Stampin’ Up! items.
  • 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 April 30, 2020!
  • 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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February 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).

February Code:  TPPMAEJ2
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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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Forever Blossoms Card: The Stamp Review Crew

Are you looking for a floral and feminine all-occasion card? Check out today’s Forever Blossoms card.  It’s time for the Stamp Review Crew:  Forever Blossoms Edition!

Forever Blossoms

If this is your very first visit to one of our hops, the Stamp Review Crew is a group of international Stampin’ Up! demonstrators whose mission is to do a blog hop on the first, third and fifth Mondays of each month. Our hops are unique because each of us features the same stamp set used in a variety of ways, giving you loads of inspiration for that set. The hops are archived at the Stamp Review Crew blog. You will be able to click through each hop at any time, going directly to the posts for that hop, whenever you want.

This week we are featuring the Forever Blossoms set from the January – June  2020 Mini Catalog. If you are following along in order, you have just arrived from Mary Haugen.  Mary’s work is always fabulous! After visiting me, you will continue to the next stop, the amazing Lou Kitzelman.  I absolutely love her work. Be prepared to be inspired as you travel along on today’s hop!

Forever Blossoms

Forever Blossoms

Colors of the Day

Forever Blossoms

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Today’s card is quick and easy.  Yummy texture is a snap, courtesy of the Parisian Flourish 3D embossing folder. This is a beautifully feminine design which works perfectly with the Smoky Slate Eiffel Tower die cut.  I wanted to keep the colors soft, so I stamped the image in Smoky Slate, and then lightly colored it with Dark Petal Pink and Light Old Olive Stampin’ Blends.  Of course, I had to add a few pearls!

Forever Blossoms

Free Tutorials

To download a free step-by-step tutorial for today’s Forever Blossoms 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.

Now hop along to Lou to see what she has in store for you!  If you get lost along the way, you can find a list of all the hoppers at The Stamp Review Crew.

Forever Blossoms

Forever Blossoms

Celebrate Sale-A-Bration

During Sale-A- Bration, which runs January 3rd through March 31st, you can earn FREE exclusive products (click here to see your choices) for every $50 you spend (before shipping and tax).  There is also a $100 reward level, which gives you more flexibility and options for your free items. Just look for the special reward icons in the brochure.

Do you have a BIG WISH LIST?  Consider becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration!

Membership Has Its Perks … Purchase the Starter Kit Today

Join Stampin’ Up! as an independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator between January 3 and March 31, 2020, and receive a Mini Paper Cutter,  a 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper sampler, and your choice of stamp set.  (Host stamp sets and Sale-A-Bration stamp sets not included.)

  • The 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper Sampler in the Join offering has samples from the Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper (Sale-A-Bration brochure), Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog), Country Club Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog), Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog), Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog), Best Dress 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog).
  • 12 double-sided designs (two double-sided sheets from six different Designer Series Paper packs) QTY: 48 sheets total (four each of 12 designs)
  • Mini Paper Cutter Dimensions: 7-5/8″ x 5-3/8″ x 1-1/4″ (19.3 x 13.7 x 3.2 cm)
  • DISCOUNT Time! Once you join, you’ll enjoy a 20 – 25% discount on your favorite Stampin’ Up! items.
  • 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 April 30, 2020!
  • 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!
_____________________________________
February 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).

February Code: TPPMAEJ2
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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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Romantic Card for The Paper Players

Looking for an easy, romantic card for that special someone? It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!

easy romantic cardThis week, the lovely Claire is hosting our monthly theme challenge.  Her choice is a timely one for sure – Love is in the air!

easy romantic cardI elected to use a versatile layout which allows this gorgeous foil designer paper to shine!  Don’t you LOVE this paper? It’s stunning in person.  I layered the hearts, used a sentiment from the Meant to Be set, and added a bow and rhinestones.  Easy-peasy, quick and easy!  Grab your papers, stamps and inks!  I can’t wait to see what YOU create for this week’s challenge!

Colors of the Day
easy romantic cardThe Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Today’s card is so easy to create.  The papers were simply cut and layered.  The heart is also layered, and adds a bit of a “WOW”,  don’t you think?

easy romantic cardI used both of the heart punches from the Heart Punch Pack  and a Flirty Flamingo heart doily to create the focal point.   The sentiment, from the Meant to Be stamp set, was inked in Flirty Flamingo. The three small Real Red hearts were created using one of the dies in the Stitched Be Mine collection.

easy romantic cardTo download a free step-by-step tutorial, including paper measurements, for today’s easy  romantic 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 Paper Players Design Team.

The Paper Players

Celebrate Sale-A-Bration

During Sale-A- Bration, which runs through March 31st, you can earn FREE exclusive products (click here to see your choices) for every $50 you spend (before shipping and tax).  There is also a $100 reward level, which gives you more flexibility and options for your free items. Just look for the special reward icons in the brochure.

Do you have a BIG WISH LIST?  Consider becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration!

Membership Has Its Perks … Purchase the Starter Kit Today

Join Stampin’ Up! as an independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator between January 3 and March 31, 2020, and receive a Mini Paper Cutter,  a 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper sampler, and your choice of stamp set.  (Host stamp sets and Sale-A-Bration stamp sets not included.)

  • The 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper Sampler in the Join offering has samples from the Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper (Sale-A-Bration brochure), Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog), Country Club Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog), Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog), Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog), Best Dress 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper (January–June 2020 Mini Catalog).
  • 12 double-sided designs (two double-sided sheets from six different Designer Series Paper packs) QTY: 48 sheets total (four each of 12 designs)
  • Mini Paper Cutter Dimensions: 7-5/8″ x 5-3/8″ x 1-1/4″ (19.3 x 13.7 x 3.2 cm)
  • DISCOUNT Time! Once you join, you’ll enjoy a 20 – 25% discount on your favorite Stampin’ Up! items.
  • 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 April 30, 2020!
  • 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!
_____________________________________
February 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).

February Code: TPPMAEJ2
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On a Personal Note:

We have puppies on the way! I may be off the radar beginning February 7th, as that is the first possible due date for Kendall the Boxer. Some of you may remember Kendall from three years ago, when she lived with me as a puppy. She is visiting me from Canada, and I get the pleasure of welcoming the little ones into this world.  I will be sure to keep you posted!

easy romantic card

Here she is in the whelping box with her head laying on half-brother Jackie, while Aunt Muffy naps the day away!

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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