2019 Holiday Catalog Is Live

The 2019 Holiday Catalog is now live! Be prepared to be amazed!

Holiday Catalog

Click HERE to Open the 2019 Holiday Catalog

If you would like a paper copy of the 2019 Holiday Catalog, and do not currently have a demonstrator and plan to shop through me, please email me: [email protected] and I will drop one in the mail to you. I would LOVE to be your demonstrator.

BUY 3 – GET 1 FREE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SALE
Starts Today

Now through September 30th, select Designer Series Papers from the 2019 – 2020 ANNUAL Catalog are now on sale. Buy three of the papers shown below at regular price and receive one free!

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September Host Code Information

Ready to order supplies to make your holiday cards? I would love to be your Demonstrator.

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).

September Code: XUH7X9GE

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Cute Cow Thank You Card for PP457

Are you in the “mooed” for a cute cow thank you card?  It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!

cute cow thank you cardThis week, the creative LeAnne has a theme challenge for us:  Down on the Farm – use farm animals, barns, country images.

cute ow thank you card Since I always need thank you cards, I created this cute cow thank you card.  Isn’t he adorable, with his flower in hand and red galoshes? And just think how versatile this layout is!  By switching out the sentiment, you can design birthday cards, friendship cards, hello cards and more.  I hope you enjoy today’s creation.

Colors of the Day
cute cow thank you cardThe Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

This cheerful fella was a breeze to color with Stampin’ Blends.  The image was stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, and the colored using the following Stampin’ Blends: Cow – Light and Dark Crumb Cake; Boots – Light Cherry Cobbler; Nose, Inside of Ears, Horn – Light and Dark Petal Pink; Flower – Dark Cajun Craze, Dark Old Olive, Dark Mango Melody.  Shimmery Crystal Effects were added to the rain boots to make them shine. After the Crystal Effects were dry,  the image was die cut using a Stitched Shapes Oval, and the adhered to the card base with dimensionals.

cute cow thank you cardThe Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler color scheme adds to the country vibe, as does the gingham paper and burlap ribbon.

cute cow thank you cardDownload the tutorial! If you would like the complete details on how to create this cute cow than you 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!

For more inspiration, please be sure to visit The Paper Player team members.

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September 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).

September Code: XUH7X9GE

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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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Snowman Card with Felt Accents for On the CASE

What could be cuter than a snowman card with felt accents? Welcome to another edition of On the CASE with Ann & Nicole!

While I break down samples from current Stampin’ Up!® catalogs, my On the CASE partner, Nicole, is using her investigative skills to solve CASES throughout the crafting universe. Let the fun begin!

Snowman Card with Felt Accents
Holiday Catalog Cover
Snowman Card with Felt AccentsColors of the Day

snowman with felt accents

Stamp:  Snowman Season
Paper:  Shaded Spruce cardstock (4-1/4″ x 11″), Whisper White cardstock (3″ x 3″, 2-3/4″ x 3/4″, 1-1/2″ x 3″ or slightly larger for easier punching),  Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper (Mittens pattern – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″; Red Stripe pattern – 3-1/2″ x 3/4″)
Inks:  Tuxedo Black Memento, Coastal Cabana, Light Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blend, Light Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blend
Other:   Stitched Shapes dies, Winter Knit 3D embossing folder, Snowman Builder Punch, Real Red 1/8″ Curly ribbon, Let It Snow embellishment kit, SNAIL, Stampin’ Dimensionals

“On the CASE” Notes
Your Step-by-Step Guide

1. Score, fold and crease the Shaded Spruce cardstock at 5-1/2″ to form the card base. Adhere the Mittens paper at an angle.

2. Die cut the largest Stitched Shapes circle from Whisper White cardstock. Emboss using the Winter Knit 3D embossing folder. Adhere to the card base with dimensionals.

3. Ink the Snowman image with Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Shade the body using a Light Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blend. Use a Light Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blend to color the carrot nose. Punch out using the Snowman Builder Punch.

4. Adhere the snowman to the embossed circle. Use elements from the Let It Snow Embellishment Kit for accents.

snowman card with felt accents

5. Adhere the striped paper to the card base as shown.

6. Create a bow from Real Red 1/8″ Curly Ribbon. Add to the right side of the card, as pictured.

7. Ink the sentiment in Coastal Cabana ink. Stamp onto Whisper White cardstock. Adhere to the card base with dimensionals.

snowman card with felt accents

Ready to make your own snowman card with felt accents?  Download the tutorial. 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!

This week, Nicole is taking a well-deserved break from On the CASE, but she will definitely by back  to rock the CASEing universe next time.

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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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Hurry! STARTER KIT SPECIAL Ends Soon

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.
  • 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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