Just like every house should be built upon a strong foundation, every card should begin with a great sketch…and that is exactly what Joanne has for us in this week’s The Paper Players challenge! I decided to get a start on my holiday cards, so I used the new Dove of Peace stamp set. Enjoy!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This finished card measures 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ when folded.
- Black isn’t just for Halloween! Shimmery Black Glimmer paper paired with gold foil makes an elegant and sophisticated color combination. Isn’t the Black and Gold striped paper fabulous? It’s from the Winter Wonderland Specialty Designer Series Paper collection.
- White on gold! The Dove was embossed with white on Gold Foil paper.
Because I wanted to use the Dove without the sentiment, I simply cut it off, rather than mask it. I had an extra wooden block handy, so I will mount the sentiment onto it before I use it.
- Foiled again! I love the look of a small Gold Metallic Doily adhered over the Gold Foil circle. A Winter Wonderland embellishment in the center is the perfect touch.
This is one of those cards which just doesn’t photograph well. Of course, I shot a few pictures using my light tent, but I really wasn’t satisfied. So I tried the mantel…
and was happy with the how the Black Glimmer Paper sparkled. I also shot one outside on top of the mailbox.
I think this shot shows off the glimmer paper well, too. At any rate, I can tell you it is VERY pretty in person, as one of my customers will find out…I will be sending it out this winter. But I do have to share this funny with you: I always have my husband, Kim, critique my card when I am finished. In typical husband fashion, Kim said it was very pretty, but he wondered why I used the word “peach”. It took him a minute or two until it dawned on him it said “peace”. Needless to say, we both got a giggle out of it.
Your Recipe for Fun
Stamp Set: Dove of Peace; Inks: VersaMark; Paper: Gold Foil, Black Glimmer, Winter Wonderland Specialty Designer Series Paper, Metallic Doilies; Tools: Big Shot, Circles Collection Thinlits, Christmas Greetings Thinlits, Heat Tool, White Stampin’ Emboss Powder; Embellishments: Winter Wonderland
We are still waiting on the results of Brody’s biopsy. It’s the waiting which is so stressful. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts. As soon as we know anything, I will let you know. As for Jack and Kia, they will be heading out next Thursday for the Cedar Valley Boxer Club Specialty show in Amana, Iowa. They are still too young to show, but they are going to hang out with the big dogs, socialize, and be passed around to spend time with different people. In the meantime, Jack is catching up on his beauty sleep.
I hope you enjoyed your visit today. What did you think of today’s card? Won’t you let me know in your comment? Your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one. Of course, if you have any questions about today’s card, don’t hesitate to email me! Until next time…
(Looking for the Holiday Catalog Shares? Click HERE. If you are one of my customers, and you have not received your Holiday Catalog in the mail, please contact me.)
The Paper Players Design Team
Ann Schach
Claire Broadwater
Jaydee
Joanne James
Laurie Schmidt
LeAnne Pugliese
Nance Leedy
Sandy Mathis
Amy Koenders
Jodi McKinney
Lisa Elton
Anne Marie Hile (on leave)
Would you like to participate in my Holiday Catalog Product Shares? Shares are a way to sample the new Designer Series Papers, Ribbons, and Embellishments at a fraction of what it would cost you to purchase all of them yourself. Click HERE to read all about them…then email me with your selection today!
As always, if you have any questions about Stampin’ Up! products or the cards I create, don’t hesitate to email me at ann@thestampinschach.com or kimschach@msn.com. Until next time…
