Reason for the Season for The Paper Players

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IMG_4894-001It’s been quite some time since I have made a card.  Caring for my husband, who had been quite ill, and taking care of the mini-Muffins, caused me to place stamping on the back burner.  But the passing of fall and the advent of winter has put me in a reflective mood, and the urge to create is slowly returning.  What better way to get back into card making than with a challenge?

Today’s card was designed for The Paper Players Challenge # 271 “Clean and Simple Christmas”.   Enjoy!

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This finished card measures 5-1/2″ wide by 4-1/4″ long.

  • Glitter! The Festive Flower Builder Punch was used to create the leaves of this poinsettia.  The veins were stamped with Soft Suede, and then traced using the Fine Tip Glue Pen.   A wash of Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter creates a flower which is so stunning in person.

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  • A vintage touch! The vintage styled sentiment was inked in Soft Suede.  The Curvy Corner Trio Punch created a wonderful accent…especially when embellished with pearls.

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  • Diamonds and pearls! The diamond embossed background, accented with pearls, was created using the Diagonal Plate and the Simply Scored tool.

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Jackie’s First Time in the Ring

Of course, no post would be complete without a picture of one of the mini-Muffins.  Although this picture is a month old, it captures Jack’s love of the show ring.  He is just like Muffy in that respect!

IMG_4544These past few weeks he is recovering from surgery.  Unfortunately he had a reaction to a spider bite, and the necrotic tissue had to be removed.

Jack Headshot after surgeryBut he is doing great, and will be back in the ring strutting his stuff the first weekend in December!

I hope you enjoyed today’s card, and the pictures of Jack. Of course, 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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Weekly Deals and Specials

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Weekly Deals October 27, 2015

Click HERE to visit my Weekly Deals

It’s time again for Stampin’ Up!’s Weekly Deals!  I happen to adore the Venetian Crochet Trim.  It’s perfect for the vintage-style cards I LOVE to create. How about you?  If there is a Weekly Deal item you can’t resist, order today! Why?  In order to reduce the risk of backorders for Weekly Deals and to better manage orders and shipping times, Stampin’ Up!  is limiting the number of Weekly Deals items available until further notice.  They know how frustrating backorders can be, especially during the holiday season!

DemoHeader_PastKits_Demo_Feb18_NAAs a special perk, current Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase a selection of past Paper Pumpkin Kits and refills, while supplies last. When you fall in love with a kit, there’s no need to be sad when your supplies run out-just go grab another one (or two)! We can’t guarantee that every kit will be offered as a past kit and refill, and you should get ’em while they’re hot because they’re only available while supplies last! Check out the current selection HERE!

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Save 15% Off Regularly Priced Stamp Sets

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SAVE 15% ON STAMPS!

Starting TODAY, MONDAY, October 19 through October 23,  ALL REGULARLY  priced Stampin’ Up! stamps will be discounted 15 % off retail price.  (Hostess sets, rotary sets, bundles with stamp sets, and Clearance Rack stamps are excluded…they are already discounted!!!)

This is a great time to cross-off those awesome sets that are on your Wish List….and for even greater savings, why not add discounted sets to the $99 Starter Kit!  There is never an obligation to purchase more.  Order your Starter Kit from me today…and join in the fun! Read more about the Starter Kit!

If you have any questions about the 15% Off Special, don’t hesitate to email me at ann@thestampinschach.com! I would LOVE to be your Stampin’ Up! demonstrator!  Until next time…

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