A Valentine Card for The Paper Players #PP423

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It’s time to play with The Paper Players! This week I am hosting a theme challenge: Crazy About Critters! All you need to do is feature an animal on your project.  Remember (says the retired science teacher) an animal doesn’t have to be warm and fuzzy!

Valentine CardI hope you enjoy my “mouse adorned” Valentine card. They are a sweet little couple, don’t you think?

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Stamps and Papers and Inks…Oh, My!

Stamps:  Sweet Storybook Bundle (includes Storybook Scene Thinlits), Meant to Be Bundle (Includes Be Mine Stitched Framelits), Forever Lovely
Papers: Soft Sea Foam (5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″,  5-1/4″ x 4″), Whisper White (4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″, 3″ x 1/2″, scrap)
Inks: Basic Gray, Lovely Lipstick, Smoky Slate
Other: Big Shot, Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies, Storybook Scene Thinlits, Lace Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, All My Love Ribbon Combo Pack, Clear Rhinestones, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Stampin’ Dimensionals, SNAIL

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

These cutie-patootie mice were inked in Basic Gray, but their fur is Smoky Slate.  They are sharing a Lovely Lipstick heart, which is from the Meant to Be stamp set.  Although I used a die to cut out our furry couple, I snipped away the extra grass at their feet.

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They are perched on a Whisper White Stitched heart, die cut using a framelit from the Be Mine Stitched Framelits collection. The lacy white heart was die cut at the same time. I can’t wait to use these framelits again.

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Of course, I think the it’s the Lace Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder which steals the show.  I absolutely LOVE this folder!

Valentine Card

If you would like a step-by-step tutorial for today’s Valentine card, either to print or to save, just click on the button.

Valentine card

Would you like to create your own Valentine card?  If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own Valentine card,  the supply list is located below.  Clicking on a product takes you right to my store.  When placing your online order, be sure to use this month’s Host Code.  Online orders over $75 (before tax and shipping) will receive a special little somethin’-somethin’ from me IF you use the Host Code. If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the Host Code.  You will receive your own stampin’ rewards as well as your free gift from me!

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Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s crittery creation…and don’t forget to visit The Paper Players Design Team members for more inspiration. 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…

The Paper Players Design Team

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Price: $110.00

Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration

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Occasions Catalog

Click to View the 2019 Occasions Catalog

It’s LIVE! The Stampin’ Up! Occasions Catalog is now live, and it’s time for Sale-A-Bration! You can finally order all of those fabulous products you have been waiting for!

Click to View the 2019 Sale-A-Bration Brochure
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?  Place an order of $250 or more and get $25 in additional Stampin’ Rewards.  You’ll also earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration product for every $50 you spend before shipping and tax.

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AND THERE’S MORE!!!

When you join as a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration, you get TWO Starter Kit options from which to choose!

Occasions Sale-A-Bration

Now is the time to purchase the Starter Kit  and join Stampin’ Up!  Choose Option 1 and build your kit with up to $175 in your choice of products – that’s $50 more product than usual-for just $99 plus tax.  The kit ships FREE for another 10% savings.  OR select Option 2 and get an adorable Craft and Carry Tote (a $50 value)in addition to$175 worth of Stampin’ Up! products, for just $129.  There is NO risk, NO obligation to purchase more (but you’ll have at least a 20% discount if you do), and  NO penalty to drop!   Purchase the kit through me and become part of The Schach Pack! JOIN HERE.

I would LOVE to have you join my group, join in the savings and join in the fun!

Occasions Sale-A-Bration

When placing your online order, be sure to use this month’s Host Code.  Online orders over $75 (before tax and shipping) will receive a special little somethin’-somethin’ from me IF you use the Host Code. If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the Host Code.  You will receive your own stampin’ rewards as well as your free gift from me!

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If you have any questions, or need a copy of the Occasions Catalog, don’t hesitate to email me!  Until next time!

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Butterfly Card for On the CASE

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Woo hoo!  Nicole and I are back with another On the CASE.  Last year,  Nicole and I worked our way through Stampin’ Up!® catalogs, breaking down samples step-by-step, providing you with free tutorials so you could CASE your own. This year, I am still working on unsolved Stampin’ Up! CASES, while Nicole is using her investigative skills to solve CASES throughout the crafting universe.  Let the fun begin!

I am beginning my investigations by delving into the Sale-A-Bration Brochure.  Enjoy this beautiful butterfly card!

Beautiful Butterfly Card
Sale-A-Bration Brochure Page 9

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I selected to CASE this butterfly card from the Sale-A-Bration brochure for two reasons. First, it is a stunning card which is easy to create.  And secondly, this gorgeous Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper can be yours for FREE with a $50 purchase beginning January 3rd when the Occasions Catalog goes live. I hope you enjoy today’s card as much as I enjoyed creating it!

Colors of the Day

Butterfly card

Stamps and Papers and Inks…Oh, My!

Stamps: Well Said Bundle (includes Well Written Framelits)
Paper:  Basic Black cardstock ( 2-1/2″ x  1-1/2″), Highland Heather cardstock (5-1/2″ x 11″,  5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″), Vellum cardstock (4-1/2″ x 3-3/4″), Whisper White cardstock (3/4″ x 1/2″);  Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper (Highland Heather pattern: 5-1/2″ x 3″;  Butterfly Pattern: Selected butterflies);
Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento
Other: Big Shot,  Well Written framelits,  Butterfly Duet Punch, Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins, Stampin’ Dimensionals,  SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-tip Glue Pen

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

1.  Score the Highland Heather cardstock at 4-1/4″.  Crease using a bone folder.

2.  Emboss the front of the card using the Subtle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. (I actually embossed a 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ and adhered it to the card front.)

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3.  Adhere the Highland Heather Designer Paper to the card base.

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4.  Adhere the vellum to the card.  Place adhesive in areas which will be covered by butterflies.

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5.  Using the Butterfly Duet Punch, punch out 4 butterflies from the Butterfly pattern designer paper.

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6.  Adhere the butterflies to the card using dimensionals.

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7.  Ink the sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento and stamp onto Whisper White cardstock.

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8.  Run the “friend” thinlit through the Big Shot with Basic Black cardstock.

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9.  Adhere the sentiment to the card base using dimensionals.  Use the fine-tip glue pen to adhere the die cut.

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10.  Accent with five Highland Heather colored Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins.

How Hard Was It to Crack This CASE

This butterfly card is easy peasy!  The stamping is simple, and the die cutting is easy.  Can you imagine creating this card in different color combinations? I am going to be punching out bunches of butterflies to create birthday, thank you, and thinking of you cards.   Difficulty Level:  2 out of 5

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Now head on over to Nicole at  Pixel Maven’s Retreat to see the CASE file she has been working on.  Nicole always writes the BEST tutorials!

Did you miss the last On the CASE project?  Check it out HERE.

Occasions Catalog Shares

There is still time to sign up for my annual Occasions Catalog shares.  The first round closes January 2nd at 9:00 PM CST.  Most people are taking advantage of the “I Want It All” share.  It is definitely the best value! Here are the details:

I Want It All – $50 (Postage Included)
*** BEST VALUE***
. 54- Sheets of Paper
. 11-3/4 Yards of Ribbon
. 126 Assorted Embellishments

Plus as a bonus for buying it all, you will receive the following:
. Beautifully Detailed Laser Cut Specialty Paper – Either 2 card fronts OR 1- 6″ x 12″ piece
. 1-1/4 yards of Sale-A-Bration Organza Ribbon (color will be randomly selected)
. One 6″ x 12″ sample of either Sale-A-Bration Foil Paper (either Grapefruit Grove or Lovely Lipstick – color will be randomly selected)
. Two 6″ x 12″ samples of Sale-A-Bration Botanical Butterfly Designer Paper (patterns randomly selected)

If you are interested in viewing the other options, please Click Here.

Would you like to create your own butterfly card?  If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own butterfly card,  the supply list is located below.  Clicking on a product takes you right to my store.  Be sure to use this month’s Host Code.  Online orders over $75 (before tax and shipping) will receive a little gift from me IF you use the Host Code.  If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the Host Code.  You will automatically receive the gift from me, as well as your own Host Rewards.

January: 49SAJY3P

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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