A Sleigh Ride with the Pals

IMG_2800Just hear those sleigh bells jingling,
Ring-ting-tingling too!
Come on, it’s lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you….
And the Pals at Pals Paper Arts!

This week we have a fun sketch by the talented Nicole Watt.  I thought it was perfect for using the new Sleigh Ride Edgelit Dies.   I hope you enjoy today’s creation!

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

  • Softly falling! The new Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder is my favorite folder for holiday season.  I used it to add not only snow for the sleigh to run on, but I also used it to add snow to the sky.

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  • The more layers the merrier! I used Whisper White card stock for the sleigh layer, Gold Foil for  the village, Always Artichoke card stock for the trees, and Whisper White for the background.  Because I wanted the village to be on the right, I put the edgelit cutting side down on the white side of the gold foil and ran it through the Big Shot.  When flipped to the foil side, the village was on the right.

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  • Snow drifts!  I created a second set of white trees.  I cut the trees off and used the snow drift as the base for my green trees.

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I hope you enjoyed today’s card.  I was so tempted to omit the sentiment, because I thought it made a very pretty scenic card without it.  However, I stayed true to the sketch and added it. To make me feel better about my decision, I did add two pearls.

Your Recipe for Fun

Stamp Set: Cozy Christmas; Ink: Always Artichoke; Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Whisper White, Gold Foil; Tools: Big Shot, Sleigh Ride Edgelits, Paper Snips; Embellishments: Pearls Basic Jewels;

Off to the Shows…

Jack, Kia and I are heading to the Cedar Valley Boxer Club Specialty Show in Amana, Iowa today.  Although we won’t be showing, we will be socializing.  It’s part of their show dog training.  We are going to do fun things, like be petted by complete strangers, and show them our teeth.   We’ll eat in our crates, potty in ex-pens, and stand by the ring.  Of course, Wednesday we had our baths, and I Dremeled their toenails.  Plus, I shaved their little whiskers, just as if we were really going to be in the show ring.  Hopefully the next time I post, I will have pictures to share with you!  If you are in the area…stop by and see us.  We will arrive around 2:00, and the show begins at 4:00.

So what do you think of the Sleigh Ride edgelits? Do you love them as much as I do? And are you humming that tune? Won’t you let me know in your comment today? Your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one! Of course, 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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Weekly Deals, Shares and Kia

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Now is the time to stock up on sparkly goodies for the holidays at reduced prices! Silver and gold make a beautiful combination for holiday cards…and Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon can be used to create fabulous bows!

Holiday Shares

Share PhotoWould 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!

Still Waiting….

We still have not received the results of Brody’s biopsy.  Maybe that is good news.  I can tell you he is having tons of fun playing with Jack and Kia.  But who doesn’t? I know they still take up a lot of my time, because I can’t resist their “Puppy Powers”.   Here’s little Kia then and now.  She’s not so little anymore…

Muffy Kia CollageAs 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…
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Dove of Peace for The Paper Players

IMG_2783-001 with WMJust 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!

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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.

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  • White on gold! The Dove was embossed with white on Gold Foil paper.

IMG_2783-002Because 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.

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  • 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.

IMG_2782This 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…

IMG_2791and was happy with the how the Black Glimmer Paper sparkled.  I also shot one outside on top of the mailbox.

IMG_2796-001I 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.

FullSizeRenderI 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)

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