Copper Accented Christmas Card for PP465

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I love the warm glow of a copper accented Christmas card. How about you? It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!

copper accented Christmas cardThis week the talented Laurie has a fabulous sketch for us.  I thought it was perfect for showcasing the Brightly Gleaming Foil Elements and the beautiful Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper. I hope you enjoy today’s card.

copper accented Christmas card

Colors of the Day
copper accented Christmas cardThe Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

When designer series paper is as gorgeous as the Brightly Gleaming collection,  you just can’t go wrong! I used it as my inspiration,  taking my cue from the copper to create this copper accented Christmas card.  I did, however, make a slight error. Instead of using Mint Macaron cardstock, I had planned on using Pear Pizzazz.  As I was concentrating on the movie currently showing on the Hallmark channel, I heat embossed the sentiment on the wrong color. But, I embraced my mistake, and moved forward.

copper accented Christmas cardI felt the large circle would be the perfect place for the large Brightly Gleaming Foil Elements copper star.  I accented it with holly leaves and berries, which I heat embossed in copper and colored with Mossy Meadow and Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends.  Don’t you just LOVE the Hammered Metal 3D embossing folder?

copper accented Christmas cardDownload the tutorial! If you would like to create this copper accented Christmas card, just click on the tutorial button below to print off the instructions.  For more step-by-step tutorials, don’t forget to visit my 2019 PDF Tutorial Gallery!

Brody Update

Brody, who celebrated his 9th birthday along with litter mate Muffy a few weeks ago, visited the vet Thursday. I had discovered an angry lump on his foot as well as another bump on his side.  It appears as if the cancer he has fought so valiantly for over two years has metastasized. The lump on his foot will be difficult to remove, as it has infiltrated the center pad. My vet has concerns about putting him under for a complex surgery at his age.  SO…we are trying to reduce the size of the tumor with meds.

He is in no pain. He eats, drinks, and plays. However, after the discussion with the vet,  I am steeling myself for the difficult decision which may need to be made.  There have been lots of hugs and tears in the last 24 hours.  In the meantime, until we go back to the vet on September 6th to see if progress has been made, we will continue to live each day to the fullest!

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Until August 31, new demonstrators will receive an additional $30 to put toward bonus products in their Starter Kit. THEN, they’ll receive a $10 coupon code the following month.

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  • GET BONUS PRODUCT! Get YOUR CHOICE of up to $155 in products for $99 (that’s $56 in free products, an additional $30 than normal) and the kit ships FREE for another 10% savings.  You can include products from any current Stampin’ Up! catalogs.
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Ice Skates Card for FF0041

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If an ice skates card is one of your holiday favorites, you may like this one! It’s Festive Friday time!

ice skates cardThis week we are celebrating Patriot Day with a metallic twist.  As you can tell, I opted for the metallic twist.  I hope you enjoy today’s card!

ice skates cardColors of the Day

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Oh my gosh,  Wrapped in Plaid 6″ x 6″ Specialty Designer Series Paper has me over the moon with its classic plaid patterns and gold accents…just perfect for complementing gold foil ice skates.

ice skates card Isn’t the new Stylish Scroll embossing folder so pretty?  I debated using it, thinking it may have been “too busy” when paired with the gold filigree overlay on the skate.  But, I’m glad I went ahead and used it.

ice skates cardAlthough it may look complicated, this card was easy to make, and really didn’t take long.  It could be easily mass produced.  Just imagine how pretty a stack of these cards would be, when created using all of the different plaid patterns in the package!  Maybe I just found my holiday card for this year…

Paper Measurements:

  • Whisper White Thick cardstock (5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″)
  • Whisper White cardstock (4-1/4″ x 2-1/2″, 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″, 3″ x 3″)
  • Gold Foil (4-1/4″ x 2-3/4″,  2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″,  2 pieces: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″)
  • Wrapped in Plaid Specialty Designer Series Paper (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″)

Instructions:

1.  Score the Whisper White Thick cardstock at 5-1/2″. Fold and crease to form the card base. Adhere the plaid paper to the card front.

2.  Emboss the 4-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ piece of Whisper White cardstock using the Stylish Scroll embossing folder. Mat onto Gold Foil and adhere to the card base.

3. Punch out a Gold Foil Starburst using the Starburst punch. Stamp the sentiment in Shaded Spruce. Punch out using the 2″ Circle punch and adhere to the Starburst. Add to the card front using dimensionals.

4. Use the Solid Skate from the Detailed Skates Die collection to die cut two skates, one from Gold Foil and one from Whisper White cardstock. Die cut a filigree skate from Gold Foil. Cut the blades from the white skate, and adhere the filigree skate on top. Lace with Whisper White Baker’s Twine. (Use a small whole punch or thick needle to create holes for lacing.)

5. Adhere the solid gold skate to the card base with dimensionals. Adhere the filigree skate on top of the solid gold skate with dimensionals.

6. Thread two Shaded Spruce jingle bells onto Whisper White Baker’s Twine. Create a bow and add to the top of the filigree skate.

ice skates card

Download the tutorial!  Click on the tutorial button below to print off the instructions for today’s ice skate card.  For more step-by-step tutorials, don’t forget to visit my 2019 PDF Tutorial Gallery!

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August Host Code Information

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Clicking on a product in the Supplies at this end of this post takes you right to my store. When checking out, if you apply the Host Code to your online orders of at least $75, 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: HJ7QP69X

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STARTER KIT SPECIAL!

Until August 31, new demonstrators will receive an additional $30 to put toward bonus products in their Starter Kit. THEN, they’ll receive a $10 coupon code the following month.

Here are the exciting details!

  • GET BONUS PRODUCT! Get YOUR CHOICE of up to $155 in products for $99 (that’s $56 in free products, an additional $30 than normal) and the kit ships FREE for another 10% savings.  You can include products from any current Stampin’ Up! catalogs.
  • GET A $10 COUPON! Those who purchase the kit and join Stampin’ Up! will be emailed a $10 coupon code the following month to redeem on an order placed by Oct. 31.
  • SAVE 20 -25% on personal demonstrator orders while you are active.
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Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s card? As always, if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…

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Child’s Santa Card for PP455

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Would you like to create a child’s Santa card for a special little someone this season? It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!

child's Santa card

This week the talented Joanne is hosting our monthly Clean and Simple challenge. Her task for us is to create a Clean and Simple card for kids.  Since it’s never to early to get a head start on those holiday cards, I decided to create a child’s Santa card.  Enjoy this peek at the Holly Jolly Christmas stamp set and Night Before Christmas designer paper…both available on September 4th!

child's Santa cardColors of the Day
child's Santa cardThe Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Clean and Simple cards have minimal layers and embellishments,  plenty of open space,  and are simple and uncluttered.  While there are no traditional embellishments on this card, there is lots of texture to add interest. The Very Vanilla background has been embossed with the Bricks & Mortar 3D embossing folder. It’s symbolic of the chimney and fireplace Santa scrambles down in order to leave toys for the good girls and boys.

child's Santa card

I couldn’t resist adding “fur” using Stampin’ Up!’s new Snowfall Accents Puff Paint.  It created a vision that I am sure any child will love. What do you think?

child's Santa cardDownload the tutorial! If you would like to create this adorable child’s Santa card, just click on the tutorial button below to print off the instructions.  For more step-by-step tutorials, don’t forget to visit my 2019 PDF Tutorial Gallery!

Please be sure  to visit The Paper Player team members for more inspiration.

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Holiday Catalog Shares

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August Host Code Information

Ready to order supplies to make your own card? I would love to be your Demonstrator.

Clicking on a product in the Supplies at this end of this post takes you right to my store. When checking out, if you apply the Host Code to your online orders of at least $75, 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: HJ7QP69X

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A TWO MONTH STARTER KIT SPECIAL!

Until August 31, new demonstrators will receive an additional $30 to put toward bonus products in their Starter Kit. THEN, they’ll receive a $10 coupon code the following month.

Here are the exciting details!

  • GET BONUS PRODUCT! Get YOUR CHOICEof up to $155 in products for $99 (that’s $56 in free products, an additional $30 than normal) and the kit ships FREE for another 10% savings.  You can include products from any current Stampin’ Up! catalogs.
  • GET A $10 COUPON! Those who purchase the kit and join Stampin’ Up! will be emailed a $10 coupon code the following month to redeem on an order placed by Oct. 31.
  • SAVE 20 -25% on personal demonstrator orders while you are active.
  • To learn more and to join,  check out the details HERE.

Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s card? As always, if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…

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