Are You Ready for Sale-a-bration 2017?

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Wednesday, January 4th, is going to be an important day! The Occasions Catalog goes live AND Sale-a-bration begins! I’ll be sure  to post the links to the catalog and the SAB brochure on the blog tomorrow morning.  The catalog is filled with lots of goodies, and I am sure your Wish List is as long as mine!  Let’s talk about fives ways to maximize your buying power!

A.  JOIN!  Purchase the Ultimate Bundle Stampin’ Up! Bundle…The STARTER KIT!

 

  • Join Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator.
  • For $99 you will get up to $125 of worth of current Stampin’ Up! products (your choice) in your Starter Kit, and it ships for FREE – an additional 10% savings!
  • If you join during Sale-a-bration (January 4th – March 31st), Stampin’ Up! will throw in your choice of TWO FREE STAMP SETS of your choice – an added value of up to $104.
  • As always, there is no risk to join, and no obligation to sell or buy another thing.
  • Join January 4th and take advantage of this GREAT Value! Click HERE to join my group, “The Schach Pack”.

B.  SHOP!  Here’s the deal: for every $50 you spend (before tax and shipping), you get a FREE Sale-A-Bration product. That means it’s the perfect time to purchase those products you’ve had your eye on while earning more products for free.

C.  Take advantage of increased Stampin’ Rewards during Sale-a-bration!  Place a qualifying order of at least $250 in sales during Sale-A-Bration and you’ll earn $25 more in Stampin’ Rewards! You can even apply your Stampin’ Rewards toward the Starter Kit and become a demonstrator!

D.  Use my Host Code for ONLINE orders!

PLACE A STAMPIN’ UP! PRODUCT ORDER OF $75 or more (total before shipping and tax) in MY on-line store during January using HOST CODE SURD27C3 and you’ll earn the NEW Falling Petals Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

  •  If your order is $75 – $149.99 (before tax and shipping):  Add HOST CODE SURD27C3.   To claim your bonus gift from me, you MUST include this host code. 
  • If your order is $150 or more: Do NOT add the host code.  I will automatically send you the Falling Petals embossing folder, PLUS you will qualify for Stampin’ Rewards!
  • The deadline for the Falling Petals embossing folder host code offer is January 31st.
  • IMPORTANT NOTE:  Your embossing folder will be mailed separately from any order and will be mailed to you in mid-February!

E.  Participate in my Occasion Catalog Product Shares!

  • The Deadline for the First Round is 10:00 PM CST Janaury 3rd.  I will be expediting my order for the first round of shares when the catalog goes live on January 4th.  January 4th through January 10th I will begin taking names for Round Two.  Round Two shares will not be expedited.
  • Just CLICK HERE to read what is included in the shares and what your options are.
  • Email me at:  ann@thestampinschach.com to reserve your share today!

Nothing beats sharing!

Need a paper copy of the Occasions Catalog and Sale-a-bration Brochure?  Just email me! I will drop one in the mail to you!  As always, if you have any questions, I am only an email away! Until next time…

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Dragonfly Dreams for Freshly Made Sketches

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Dragonfly Dreams is one of the sets which spoke my name when I first opened up the 2017 Occasions Catalog.  A lover of art nouveau, dragonflies have always been one of my favorite images.  And what better sketch to show off this winged beauty than Jen Mitchell’s classic sketch for Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #268.  Enjoy today’s card.

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This card measure 5-1/4″ square when folded.

Every card deserves a good foundation, and Jen’s sketch provides just that.  I used patterns from the Falling in Love Designer Series Paper Collection, matted onto Gold Foil.  The colors of these papers are so soft and subtle.  The Gold Foil adds just the perfect touch of elegance.

 

The Soft Suede Dragonfly was popped on top of a Gold Foil specimen, which had been created with the Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits.  Of course, every dragonfly deserves Pearls, so I added a few on the tail.

Metallic Gold Thread and Gold 1/4″ Natural Trim ribbon complete the look.

Occasions 2017 Shares

Are you looking for the 2017 Occasions Catalog Share information?  Look no more! Just CLICK HERE to read all about it!  If you need a catalog, don’t hesitate to email me at:  ann@thestampinschach.com

I hope you enjoyed today’s card.  I am so in love with this sketch.  I used it for my previous card, and I am sure that I will use it again.  And how about this dragonfly!  I did have a little help with today’s design.  Or maybe it was a hindrance more than a help.  How could I resist this face?  He could not wait for me to finish up and go play with him.

As always, if you ever 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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Reindeer Greetings for FMS268

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Christmas Day has passed.  I trust that all of you who celebrate the holiday had a day filled with peace and love.  Kim, Brady and I celebrated quietly at home…as quietly as is possible when you have Boxers with new squeaky toys!  As I was a bit under the weather, I didn’t get this card posted for you.  It uses a retired set from 1999 named Reindeer Greetings.  I found it at our local Goodwill store this past summer for $2.88.  Since I loved the simplicity of the reindeer, I couldn’t pass it by. I thought it worked perfectly with his fabulous sketch from Freshly Made Sketches. I absolutely love this challenge.  Since the FMS team looks for clean lines and edges, it forces me to create outside my comfort zone, and that is a good thing in terms of stretching one’s creativity.  I hope you enjoy today’s card!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
When folded, this card measures 5-1/4″ square.

I opted for a clean and elegant look for today’s card, and nothing screams holiday elegance to me like black and gold!  The Reindeer was inked in VersaMark and then heat embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder.

The Gold Foil panel was matted onto Basic Black card stock.  I matted the Polka Dot Fabulous Foil Designer Acetate sheet first onto Whisper White, with no border, and then onto Basic Black, with a 1/16″ border on all four sides.

Because I felt the card was a little stark, I added a Gold Baker’s Twine Bow. It was very simple, yet added a needed touch of texture.

To truly see the warmth of this card, here it is  pictured without the light tent:

And again, from the other side:

I know, I know.  I used a retired stamp.  But don’t you just love this sketch? I’m sure I will be using it again.  It is a classic.  And on the upside, I have my first holiday card created to send out for Christmas 2017!

Occasions 2017 Shares

Are you looking for the 2017 Occasions Catalog Share information?  Look no more! Just CLICK HERE to read all about it!  If you need a catalog, don’t hesitate to email me at:  ann@thestampinschach.com

I hope you all continue to have a wonderful holiday season!  Of course if you have any questions about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! I am leaving you today with Peace, Love and Joy.  Until next time…

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