Botanical Builder for Pals Paper Arts

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It’s Thursday and time to play with the Sketch Team at Pals Paper Arts! The talented Dawn Tidd is this week’s featured designer.  Don’t you love her sketch?  I felt it was crying out for me to use Stampin’ Up!’s Botanical Builder framelits.  These have to be my favorite product from the Occasions Catalog!

PPA-294-Mar31Since I was out of wedding/anniversary cards, I decided to create one to have on hand.  Because of the silver foil and rhinestones, it was difficult to capture the beauty of this card in a photograph.  But I am such a fan of white-on-white cards with metallic accents, I just had to use them.  Enjoy!

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

Soft and subtle!  I used a Blender Pen with Blushing Bride and Soft Sky inks to add just a hint of color to the petals of these blossoms. The dots were applied using the 01 Width Project Life Journaling Pen.

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Rhinestones grace the centers of the flowers and the stem of the leafy frond. I absolutely LOVE the flowers and leaves created with the Botanical Builder Framelits.

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A double Whisper White Satin bow adds elegance.  Glue Dots adhere it to a Silver Foil circle, which had been scored using a Simply Scored with Diagonal Plate.

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The result is elegance from any angle!

IMG_3137And if you prefer a traditional 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ card, the result is equally as pretty!

IMG_3122I hope you enjoyed today’s card, and that you will join the Sketch Team in our challenge today.  And remember, 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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Weekly Deals and Specials

Be still my heart!  The Weekly Deals are here, and it isn’t rocket science when it comes to what I will be ordering!  Yes…PEARLS!!!  Remember, the time to stock up is when the price is right! The question for me is how many packages to order!

Weekly Deals
March 22 – March 28, 2016

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It’s a big month for Paper Pumpkin! This month marks the third birthday.  To celebrate, the April Paper Pumpkin kit will include a bonus stamp set called All about Everything!  Be sure to subscribe by April 10 to get in on the fun!  If you are on the fence about subscribing, here is something to make your decision to take the plunge a little easier:  the 3-Month Prepaid Subscription is on sale!  Order a 3-Month Prepaid Subscription (137859) $59.85 $55  and instantly qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!

If you want to maximize your Sale-A-Bration items, why not take it to the next level with a 12-Month Prepaid Subscription.  You save $24 a year, earn Stampin’ Rewards, and instantly qualify for 4 FREE Sale-A-Bration items!  The 12-Month Prepaid Subscription (137861) is $215.40.

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I still have a nice selection of retired stamp sets, as well as punches, dies and miscellaneous items for sale.  Check out the updated list here:

Retired Stampin’ Up Items for Sale

The list is updated as items are sold. Please send an email (ann@thestampinschach.com OR kimschach@msn.com) if you are interested in making a purchase. In your email, include the name of the items you are wanting to purchase and your zip code so I can calculate postage for you.  All items will be sold on a first come, first served basis. I can only mail to US addresses. I will accept both checks and PayPal, but please allow time for personal checks to clear unless you have ordered from me before.

2014 – 2016 In Colors

Speaking of retired items, the 2014 – 2016 In Colors will be retiring soon.  Although we can never predict which ones will return in a color revamp, why take the chance of missing out on your favorite card stock, ink refills, and more! Stock up NOW!

Blackberry Bliss

Hello Honey

Lost Lagoon

Mossy Meadow

Tangelo Twist

Join the Fun

Have you ordered the Ultimate Bundle yet? During SALE-A-BRATION (Jan. 5 – March 31), you will receive up to $155 worth of your choice of products with the $99 Starter Kit. That’s up to $56 FREE! You can maximize your savings even more when you select from our 15% off bundles and weekly deals. But wait…there’s more!

  • The kit ships for FREE, a savings of 10%.
  • Earn a minimum 20% off discount.
  • Participate in preorders.
  • AND it’s risk free! There is no penalty to drop. No pressure to sell or hold parties. If you sell or purchase $300 of product during each quarter, your demonstrator perks renew.

SO…if you are thinking about placing an order…consider purchasing the Ultimate Bundle…the Starter Kit…and maximize your value! READ MORE and SHARE in the FUN!

M’mm M’mm Good…Jackie the Boxer

“M’mm M’mm good” seems to be what Jackie the Boxer is saying after stealing a quick kiss from Amy the Handler! Wish Jackie luck as we head out to a show this weekend…

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As always, I would love to be your “Go-To Stampin’ Up! Gal”! Do not hesitate to email me if you have any questions about Stampin’ Up! products, the cards I create, or the techniques I use.  I am only an email away.  Until next time…

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Botanical Builder for Pals Paper Arts

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It’s Thursday, and time to play at Pals Paper Arts!  This week the Sketch Team’s Beth Beard has a beautiful sketch to inspire us.

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I am in love with the layers in this sketch, especially the circles.  And you know me, when I see a circle like this I feel compelled to use flowers.  I really love the Botanical Builder Framelits. They impart so much depth and dimension.  So I paired them up with one of the gorgeous floral papers found in the Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper collection, and Pool Party Polka Dots from the Schoolhouse Designer Series Paper collection.  A quintet of spring colors guided my inspiration:

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide and 5-1/2″ tall when folded.

Pool Party and Blush Blossom flowers, paired with Rhinestones, make a beautiful focal point.  They were popped up on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhered to the side of the circle.  Pear Pizzazz fronds were easily attached using the Fine Tip Glue Pen.  The Botanical Builder Framelits, which were used to create the flowers and fronds, are one of my favorite collections from the Occasion Catalog.

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Pool Party Glitter Ribbon and Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper add even more sparkle!  I used Tear and Tape Adhesive to attach two pieces of ribbon, each one cut at a slant, to the glimmer paper.

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Although I could have used a variety of sentiments on this card, I opted to use “I’m here for you…” from the Sale-A-Bration set, Pedal Pushers.  I wanted to send a card to Jackie the Boxer’s friend, Amy,  who was in an accident on her way to a dog show last week.  I am hoping the flowers and sparkle cheer her up as she faces stressful days ahead.

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I hope you enjoyed today’s card.  It was made with love for someone who could a bit of sparkle in her life right now. 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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Price: $110.00