Father’s Day Card for FF0035

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Ready to honor the father in your life with a watercolored Father’s Day card? That’s exactly what I’ve made for Festive Friday, where we are celebrating Father’s Day with a Blue twist!

father's day cardIsn’t this a great Father’s Day card? It’s also suitable for a masculine birthday, too.  It features the “A Good Man” stamp set, available in Stampin’ Up!’s new Annual Catalog, set to go live June 4th. I opted to focus on both the Father’s Day aspect of the challenge, and the color blue. Enjoy!

Colors of the Day

Father's Day Card

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

The “wow” factor on today’s card is the colored image of a relaxing dad. Can you believe coloring has never been easier? I simply used a variety of Stampin’ Blends®.   For the exact colors, simply click on the tutorial button found at the end of the Design Tips section.

Father's Day cardAs you can see, there is a slight sparkle on the sand. I applied a very light layer of Shimmery White embossing paste.  Not only is there a sheen, there is a wee bit of “sandy” texture.  Notice the tiny little speckles? I used a toothbrush dipped in watered down ink to flick a few speckles for interest.

Father's Day cardNight of Navy/Sahara Sand Baker’s Twine, available June 4th, is used to suspend an anchor from behind the sentiment.  The Sail Away Trinkets will also be available June 4th.  What I love about this card is that it is perfect for a birthday card, as well as Father’s Day…and you don’t even need to switch out the sentiment!

For the complete details on how to make today’s Father’s Day card,  just click on the tutorial button below.  You will receive your own FREE tutorial, which you can either save or print off.

Father's Day CardFor more inspiration, don’t forget to visit the 2019 PDF Tutorial Gallery.

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June Host Code Information

Ready to order supplies to create your own Father’s Day card? If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own, I would love to be your Demonstrator. The supply list is located below.  Please note:  Products from the 2019 – 2020 Annual Catalog will not be available until June 4th.

Clicking on a product takes you right to my store. When checking out, if you apply the Host Code to your online orders of at least $75, but under $150, you’ll get a free gift from me. If your order is over $150, please do not apply the host code – you will be receiving your own host rewards, as well as your gift from me.  All orders of $50 or more earn points toward my Loyalty Rewards Program.

June Code:  DWPFNMZV
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Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s Father’s Day card? And don’t forget to visit the Festive Friday team members for more inspiration. As always, 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…

Festive Friday Design Team

Ann Schach

Sharon Hashimoto Burkert

Beth McCullough

Anne Marie Hile

Nicole Watt

Miranda Webber

Patricia Chalas

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Select Last Chance Products Discounted!

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Select Last Chance Products Discounted!!!Retiring List

Stampin’ Up! is approaching the end of their Last-Chance Products promotion.  In these final days, they have identified select Last Chance items which they can now discount up to 30%.  The discount pricing will go into effect at 12:00 PM (MT) on Thursday, May 30.

CLICK HERE to see the 2018 – 2019 Annual Catalog Products Which Will Be Discounted

CLICK HERE to see the 2019 Occasions Catalog Products Which Will Be Discounted

CLICK HERE to see all of the 2018 – 2019 Annual Catalog products which are retiring.

CLICK HERE to see all of the retiring 2019 Occasions Catalog products which are retiring.
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Sweetly Feminine Thank You Card for PP443

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Have you been searching for a sweetly feminine thank you card? Today’s card is exactly that! It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!

sweetly feminine thank you cardThis week, LeAnne is hosting a sketch challenge.  It’s a fabulous sketch, perfect for showcasing the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper, available June 4th.  I hope you enjoy today’s sweetly feminine thank you card.

sweetly feminine thank you cardColors of the Day

sweetly feminine thank you card

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Today’s card is easier than one may think. Why?  Because I let the designer series paper do most of the work.  These sweet little birds? Yep, they are snipped from the Bird Ballad paper.

sweetly feminine thank you cardThe Polka Dot Petal Pink paper provides a sweetly feminine background for this trio of tweeters.

sweetly feminine thank you cardThe two larger blossoms were stamped onto Whisper White cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.  They were colored to match the paper with Petal Pink and Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends, and then snipped out with paper snips.  How about that nifty label?  Once the sentiment was stamped onto Pool Party cardstock, I used the smallest Stitched Nested Label die to cut it out.

sweetly feminine thank you cardA diamond patterned Delightfully Detailed frame, adhered over Whisper White cardstock which was embossed using the Subtle embossing folder, adds texture and interest.  The Delightfully Detailed Laser Cut Specialty Paper is retiring soon, so if you like this look, be sure to order soon!

For the complete details on how to make today’s sweetly feminine thank you card,  just click on the tutorial button below.  You will receive your own FREE tutorial, which you can either save or print off.  For more inspiration, don’t forget to visit the 2019 PDF Tutorial Gallery.

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May Host Code Information

Ready to order supplies to make your own sweetly feminine thank you card?  I would love to be your Demonstrator.  But remember, the new catalog, which contains this stamp set and paper,  does not go live until June 4th!

Clicking on a product takes you right to my store.  When checking out, if you apply the Host Code to your online orders of at least $75, but under $150, you’ll get a free gift from me. If your order is over $150, please do not apply the host code – you will be receiving your own host rewards, as well as your gift from me.  All orders of $50 or more earn points toward my Loyalty Rewards Program.

May Code:  CA2V2YHQ

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Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s card? And don’t forget to visit The Paper Players team members for more inspiration. As always, 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…

The Paper Players Design Team

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Price: $110.00

Lacy Hello Card for On the CASE

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Looking for a quick and easy hello card? Then this one is for you! Welcome to this edition of On the CASE with Ann & Nicole.

lacy helloWhile I continue to break down samples from current Stampin’ Up!® catalogs, my On the CASE partner, Nicole, is using her investigative skills to solve CASES throughout the crafting universe. Let the fun begin!

Lacy Hello Card
2019 – 2020 Annual Catalog Page 42

lacy hello card

This card features the A Little Lace bundle, which will be available June 4th, when the 2019 – 2020 Annual Catalog goes live. Isn’t the Stitched Lace die stunning? While this card features the new In Colors Pretty Peacock and Terracotta Tile, the sky is the limit on the color combinations you can use with this versatile layout.  While the version in the catalog is not a standard size, it can easily be sized to 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ tall.  I hope you will give this card a try!

Colors of the Day
lacy hello cardStamp and Papers and Ink … Oh, My!

Stamp: A Little Lace
Paper:  Whisper White Thick cardstock (3-1/2″ x 10-1/2″), Whisper White cardstock (4-3/4″ x 6-1/2″), Pretty Peacock cardstock (3-1/2″ x 5-1/4″), Terracotta Tile cardstock (3-1/2″ x 1-1/4″)
Inks: Versamark, Terracotta Tile
Other: Big Shot,  Stitched Lace Dies, Heat Tool, White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Embossing Buddy, Paper Snips,  Noble Peacock Rhinestones, Linen Thread, Multipurpose Liquid Glue,  SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals

“On the CASE” Notes
Your Step-by-Step Guide

1. Score the Whisper White Thick cardstock at 5-1/4″ to form the card base. Fold and crease using a bone folder.

2. Die cut the Whisper White cardstock using the Stitched Lace die. Use the border die to create the decorative edge. Cut this piece down to 3-1/2″ x 4-3/8″.

lacy hello card

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3. Ink the sentiment using Versamark, and stamp 3/8″ from the bottom of the Pretty Peacock cardstock. Heat emboss using White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. (Hint: To prevent annoying speckles, dust the cardstock using an Embossing Buddy prior to stamping.)

lacy helloAdhere the lace overlay to the Pretty Peacock cardstock, and add to the card base.

lacy hello4. Ink the Heart image with Terracotta Tile ink and stamp onto Terracotta Tile cardstock. Snip out with paper snips. Repeat for a total of three hearts. Adhere to card base with dimensionals.

lacy hello5. Accent with 5 Noble Peacock Rhinestones, and a Linen Thread bow.

lacy helloFor all the details on how to make today’s easy lacy hello card,  just click on the tutorial button below.  You will receive your own FREE tutorial, which you can either save or print off.  For more inspiration, don’t forget to visit the 2019 PDF Tutorial Gallery.

easter bunny cardNow head on over to Nicole at  Pixel Maven’s Retreat to see the CASE file she has been working on.  Nicole always writes the BEST tutorials!tag card___________________________
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Ready to order supplies to create your own easy lacy hello card? If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own, I would love to be your Demonstrator. The supply list is located below.

(Please note:  The NEW catalog does not go live until June 4th. If you need a copy, and do not currently have a relationship with another demonstrator, please email me:  [email protected] and I will drop one in the mail to you the next business day!)

Clicking on a product takes you right to my store. When checking out, if you apply the Host Code to your online orders of at least $75, but under $150, you’ll get a free gift from me. If your order is over $150, please do not apply the host code – you will be receiving your own host rewards, as well as your gift from me.  All orders of $50 or more earn points toward my Loyalty Rewards Program.

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It’s Time to Reserve Your Annual Catalog Product Shares

2019-2020 Annual Catalog Product SharesWould you like to have all the new designer papers at a fraction of the cost of buying full packages? Are you like me, and would love to have all of the new ribbons, but an entire roll is way too much for you? Or, does owning sparkly embellishments make your heart go pitter-pat? Then my Annual Catalog Shares are for you!!!

READ All ABOUT MY SHARES HERE!

Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s card? As always, 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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Price: $110.00

Clean and Simple Hello Card for PP442

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Ready to do a little watercoloring on a clean and simple Hello card? It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players.

Clean and Simple Hello CardThis week Laurie is hosting a Clean and Simple: Plants challenge.  I have been having so much fun watercoloring on Shimmery White cardstock that I decided to do it again.  This time I am using the beautiful Magnolia image from the Good Morning Magnolia set (available June 4th). I hope you enjoy today’s clean and simple Hello card.

Clean and simple Hello CardColors of the Day

Clean and Simple Hello Card

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

The star of today’s card is the watercolored magnolia image. It was stamped in Jet Black StazOn onto Shimmery White cardstock, and watercolored using Aqua Painters and inks.

Clean and Simple Hello CardOld Olive and Mossy Meadow were used to color the leaves, while Petal Pink and Calypso Coral were used on the petals.  Daffodil Delight was my color of choice for the center.

Clean and Simple Hello CardThe rhinestones which accent this card were colored using a Dark Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blend.  The coordinate beautifully with the Mossy Meadow sentiment and Mossy Meadow Baker’s Twine bow.

For the complete details on how to make today’s clean and simple Hello card,  just click on the tutorial button below.  You will receive your own FREE tutorial, which you can either save or print off.

floral all occasion cardFor more inspiration, don’t forget to visit the 2019 PDF Tutorial Gallery.

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May Host Code Information

Ready to order supplies to make your own CAS Hello card?  I would love to be your Demonstrator.

Clicking on a product takes you right to my store.  When checking out, if you apply the Host Code to your online orders of at least $75, but under $150, you’ll get a free gift from me. If your order is over $150, please do not apply the host code – you will be receiving your own host rewards, as well as your gift from me.  All orders of $50 or more earn points toward my Loyalty Rewards Program.

May Code:  CA2V2YHQ

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Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s card? And don’t forget to visit The Paper Players team members for more inspiration. As always, 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…

The Paper Players Design Team

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Products from the 2019 – 2020 Annual Catalog Used on This Card

151087 Good Morning Magnolia Bundle (includes stamp set and dies) – $63.75;   149485 Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack – $9.00

Price: $110.00

Card for a Crafty Friend FF0034

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Looking for a card for a crafty friend? Look no further!  That’s exactly what I’ve made for Festive Friday, where we are celebrating National Creativity Day with a Fun Fold Twist!

Card for a crafty friendIsn’t this one of the cutest cards ever!  It uses so many fabulous products which are part of Stampin’ Up!’s Follow Your Art Suite,  available  in the new catalog June 4th.   I opted to just focus on the Creativity Day aspect of the challenge. Enjoy!

Colors of the Day
Card for a crafty friendThe Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Today’s card is all about the details, beginning with the center focal point.

Card for a crafty friendA stitched circle, embossed with the Subtle embossing folder is the perfect backdrop for the watercolored images. A felt heart and scallop trim, found in the amazing Follow Your Art Embellishment Kit,  provide texture. Of course, I could not resist adding a few pearls.

card for a crafty friendIn addition to the cute felt pieces found in the Follow Your Art Embellishment Kit, I also used one of the mini-paper clips, Baker’s Twine and adorable charm.

card for a crafty friend

To add to the “crafty” vibe, I embossed one of the layers with the Button Button embossing folder.  I will definitely be sending out versions of this card to my crafty friends.  I think they will be a big hit.  I can’t wait to hear what you think!

For the complete details on how to make today’s crafty friendship card,  just click on the tutorial button below.  You will receive your own FREE tutorial, which you can either save or print off.

floral all occasion cardFor more inspiration, don’t forget to visit the 2019 PDF Tutorial Gallery.

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May Host Code Information

Ready to order supplies to create your own crafty friendship card? If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own, I would love to be your Demonstrator. The supply list is located below.

Clicking on a product takes you right to my store. When checking out, if you apply the Host Code to your online orders of at least $75, but under $150, you’ll get a free gift from me. If your order is over $150, please do not apply the host code – you will be receiving your own host rewards, as well as your gift from me.  All orders of $50 or more earn points toward my Loyalty Rewards Program.

May Code:  CA2V2YHQ

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Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s friendship card for a crafty friend? And don’t forget to visit the Festive Friday team members for more inspiration. As always, 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…

Festive Friday Design Team

Ann Schach

Sharon Hashimoto Burkert

Beth McCullough

Anne Marie Hile

Nicole Watt

Miranda Webber

Patricia Chalas

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This card uses these projects from the new 2019 – 2010 Annual Catalog:

149303  It Starts with Art stamp set;  149489 Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper – $11.50;  149491 Follow Your Art Embellishment Kit – $11.00;  149581 Button Button Embossing Folder – $7.50;   149580 Arts & Crafts dies – $32.00;  152181 Follow Your Art Suite – $87.75

Price: $110.00

2019 – 2020 Annual Catalog Product Shares

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It’s Time to Reserve Your Annual Catalog Product Shares

2019-2020 Annual Catalog Product SharesWould you like to have all the new designer papers at a fraction of the cost of buying full packages? Are you like me, and would love to have all of the new ribbons, but an entire roll is way too much for you? Or, does owning sparkly embellishments make your heart go pitter-pat? Then my Annual Catalog Shares are for you!!!

Why should you participate in The Stampin’ Schach’s Annual Catalog Product Shares?

Here are three great reasons:

1. Packaging! Designer Papers are identified for you, so you don’t have to play “Which collection is this?” Ribbons are wrapped on bobbins or are hand-wrapped, not just thrown in a bag.
2. Amounts! You receive 6″ x 12″ rectangles of paper of the designer papers, except for the 6″ x 6″ paper stacks. That’s a plus for those of you who are memory keepers!
3. It’s a chance to sample a little bit of everything without breaking the bank!

How Shares Work

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. And the nice thing is I do all the ordering, cutting, counting and re-packaging for you!

Simply EMAIL ME ([email protected] or [email protected]) to reserve your spot in a share. When your share fills (4 people), I will bill you via PayPal, or you may send a check. I will begin sending out PayPal invoices May 27th. Please let me know which share you would like, and the email address you would like me to use for PayPal invoicing.

On June 4th, I will place the orders for all filled shares. Once I receive the products, I will put the troops to work, and cut, count, measure and package up your goodies pronto! Because I want to get your shares mailed out as quickly as possible, I will expedite my order to Stampin’ Up! Your papers will be lovingly wrapped and identified; ribbons will be wrapped on plastic bobbins or hand-wrapped; and embellishments will be placed into small bags. Once this task is completed, your shares will be sent out via the US Postal Service. (United States residents only, please!) If you wish to be included in the first round of shares, please email me by June 2, 2019.

2019-2020 Annual Catalog Product Shares

Here’s What Others Say About My Product Shares

“I can’t believe how quickly I received my share. You are amazing!” – L.S.
“Your shares are so organized and arrive in pristine condition. I love the 12″x6″ paper samples – so useful for many projects without the expense of order entire packages of DSP. ” -N.R.
“I was so pleased with your last product share. It makes a big difference when you offer the DSP at the generous size of 6″ x 12″. You did a great job on the last one.” – L.P.
“Thanks for all your hard work on the paper shares. It was perfect when I received it. Thanks for placing the name of the paper between each one.” – J.M.
“What a delightful surprise to open up your carefully packaged SU! items, Ann. You always pack with such thoughtfulness and attention to detail.” – L.P.
“I received my shares today!! The package arrived perfectly. Love all the paper!!” – J.M.
“Everything was in perfect shape and the paper is gorgeous! Thanks! You do an awesome job of packaging all the items.” – C.L.

2019-2020 Annual Catalog Shares

2019 – 2020 Annual Catalog Product Shares
1.  Paper Share – $76 (Shipping IS included in this price)

66 – 12” x 6” sheets which includes 6 sheets of each of these patterns:  Woven Threads, Magnolia Lane, Garden Lane, Follow Your Art, Bird Ballet, Dinoroar, Perennial Essence, See a Silhouette, Come Sail Away, Pressed Petals, Mosaic Mood
9 – 12” x 6” sheets which includes 3 sheets of each of these patterns:  Noble Peacock, Noble Peacock Foil sheets, Perennial Essence Vellum
20 – 6” x 6” sheets which includes 10 sheets (1 each of 2 designs of 5 colors) of both the 2019 – 2021 and 2018 – 2020 In Colors
80 – 6” x 6” sheets which includes 20 sheets (1 of each of 2 designs of 10 colors) in Subtles, Regals, Brights, and Neutrals

175 total sheets

2.  Ribbon Share – $20 (Shipping IS included in this price)

Approximately 1-¼ yards of each of these:  Magnolia Lane Mossy Meadow Linen Thread, Magnolia Lane ⅜” Linen Ribbon with White Edge, ⅜” Scalloped Lace Trim, ⅝” Organdy Striped Ribbon, ½” Scalloped Linen Ribbon (in Pretty Peacock, Purple Posy, Rococo Rose, Seaside Spray, Terracotta Tile), 3/8 “ Denim Ribbon, ¼” Textile Ribbon in Mint Macaron, ⅝” Woven Threads Trim in Sahara Sand, ½” Gathered Ribbon in Rococo Rose, ⅜” Crinkled Seam Binding in Crushed Curry, ⅜” Tricolor Ribbon in shades of purple

2-½ yards of: Night of Navy/Sahara Sand Baker’s Twine

22-½ yards total

3.  Embellishment Share – $15 (Shipping IS included in this price)

5 – 2018 -2020 buttons
3 – Perennial Essence Flower Centers
4 – Magnolia Lane Cork Embellishments
6 – Flower Faceted Gems (2 of each color)
4 – Come Sail Away trinkets (2 of each design)
6 – Mini Library Clips (3 of each color)
4 – Bird Ballad Trinkets (1 of design)
120 – Noble Peacock Rhinestones
8 – Dinoroar Enamel Shapes
9 – Designer Elements (3 of each color)
15 – In Color Faceted Dots

184 pieces total

4.  BEST VALUE – I WANT IT ALL – $102 (Shipping IS included in this price)

Includes:  175 sheets of paper, 22-½” yards of ribbon, 184 embellishments PLUS the following sampler items:

1 – Bird Ballad Laser Cut Card & Envelope
4 – Scalloped Note Cards with Envelopes
2 – Magnolia Lane Specialty Memories & More card bases, envelopes, liners
1 – Mini Shipping Box
1 – section of Shimmer Detailed Laser Cut paper (either a 6” x 12” sheet OR a card front)

I will send out PayPal invoices beginning May 28th.  Orders for filled shares will be placed with Stampin’ Up! on June 4th and will be expedited! I will begin mailing shares out on June 14th.

Just email me at:  [email protected] if you would like for me to reserve a share for you!

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Beautiful Bouquet Thank You Card for PP441

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How about a Beautiful Bouquet thank you card to brighten someone’s day? It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players.

Beautiful Bouquet thank you cardThis week, Joanne has a cheery color challenge for us.  These are colors that will surely brighten anyone’s day! Since I always need thank you cards, I hope you will enjoy this one I created using the Beautiful Bouquet stamp set.

Beautiful Bouquet Thank You CardThe Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Sometimes the cards which look difficult to make, really are not. This is so true of today’s card. All it takes is time and a lot of cranking the Big Shot handle. I usually begin by stamping more flowers and die cutting more leaves than I think I will need.  After all, I can always save what I don’t use for another card.  I start by placing blossoms first, popping a few up on dimensionals. Then I add foliage into the spots where needed.

Beautiful Bouquet thank you cardClear faceted gems and large rhinestones add bling, while a Lovely Lipstick bow adds texture and helps to balance the challenge colors.

Beautiful Bouquet thank you cardWhat makes a better background for florals than the Basket Weave embossing folder? While I debated on using a Balmy Blue card base, I decided this embossed panel looked better on white.

For all the details on how to make today’s Beautiful Bouquet thank you card,  just click on the tutorial button below.  You will receive your own FREE tutorial, which you can either save or print off.  For more inspiration, don’t forget to visit the 2019 PDF Tutorial Gallery.

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May Host Code Information

Ready to order supplies to make your own thank you card?  I would love to be your Demonstrator.

Clicking on a product takes you right to my store. When checking out, if you apply the Host Code to your online orders of at least $75, but under $150, you’ll get a free gift from me. If your order is over $150, please do not apply the host code – you will be receiving your own host rewards, as well as your gift from me.  All orders of $50 or more earn points toward my Loyalty Rewards Program.

May Code:  CA2V2YHQ

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Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s card? And don’t forget to visit The Paper Players team members for more inspiration. As always, 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…

The Paper Players Design Team

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Price: $110.00

Easy Watercolored Birthday Card for On the CASE

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Couldn’t we all use an easy watercolored birthday card for those days when time is of the essence?  Of course! And that is exactly what I made for this week’s On the CASE with Ann & Nicole.

easy watercolored birthday card

While I continue to break down samples from current Stampin’ Up!® catalogs, my On the CASE partner, Nicole, is using her investigative skills to solve CASES throughout the crafting universe. Let the fun begin!

Easy Watercolored Birthday Card
2018 – 2019 Annual Catalog Page 136

easy watercolored birthday cardNo fibs here!  I needed an easy birthday card to send out quickly.   When in college, I often felt that I did my best writing under pressure.  However, when it comes to card making the opposite is true.  So I turned to the Annual Catalog for inspiration, and CASEd this cutie.  The faux watercoloring with Blender Pens is easy.  The Shimmery White paper adds a subtle shine, making it even prettier in person.  I hope you will give it a try!

easy watercolored birthday card

Colors of the Day

easy watercolored birthday card

Stamps and Papers and Inks…Oh, My!

Stamps: Wonderful Moments, Swirly Frames
Paper: Mint Macaron cardstock (4-1/4″ x 11″), Shimmery White cardstock (3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″), Gorgeous Grape cardstock (2-1/8″ x 7/16″), Brights Designer Series Paper Stack (Gorgeous Grape – 2-1/2″ x 4-1/4″)
Inks: Basic Gray, Berry Burst, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape, Grapefruit Grove, Mint Macaron, Versamark
Other: Big Shot,  Layering Circle Framelits Dies, Heat Tool, White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Paper Snips, Gorgeous Grape 1/4″ Mini Striped Ribbon,  SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals

“On the CASE” Notes
Your Step-by-Step Guide

1. Score the Mint Macaron cardstock at 5-1/2″. Fold and crease to form the card base.

2. Adhere the designer series paper to the card base. Add a 3-3/4″ snippet of 1/4″ Gorgeous Grape Mini Striped Ribbon to the side of the designer paper.

3. Ink the Swirly Frames Circle in Mint Macaron and stamp onto Shimmery White cardstock. Ink the Woman and Balloons images in Basic Gray, and stamp inside the circle. Color using Blender Pens and the following inks: Hands – Petal Pink, Skirt – Berry Burst, Blouse – Mint Macaron, Hair – Crumb Cake streaked with Cajun Craze and Daffodil Delight, Balloons – Grapefruit Grove, Gorgeous Grape, Daffodil Delight. Cut out using the 2-15/16″ Layering Circle die. Adhere the circle to the card base using dimensionals.

easy watercolored birthday card4. Ink the sentiment in Versamark and stamp onto Gorgeous Grape cardstock. Heat emboss with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Snip a “V” in each end, and adhere to the circle.

easy watercolored birthday cardFor all the details on how to make today’s easy watercolored birthday card,  just click on the tutorial button below.  You will receive your own FREE tutorial, which you can either save or print off.  For more inspiration, don’t forget to visit the 2019 PDF Tutorial Gallery.

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Now head on over to Nicole at  Pixel Maven’s Retreat to see the CASE file she has been working on.  Nicole always writes the BEST tutorials!

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May Host Code Information

Ready to order supplies to create your own easy watercolored birthday card? If you enjoyed today’s card, and would like to create your own, I would love to be your Demonstrator. The supply list is located below.

Clicking on a product takes you right to my store. When checking out, if you apply the Host Code to your online orders of at least $75, but under $150, you’ll get a free gift from me. If your order is over $150, please do not apply the host code – you will be receiving your own host rewards, as well as your gift from me.  All orders of $50 or more earn points toward my Loyalty Rewards Program.

May Code: CA2V2YHQ
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Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s card? As always, 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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Price: $110.00

Easy Vintage Friendship Card for PP440

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Beautiful, vintage and easy, too? Yep…it’s an easy vintage friendship card made with product from Stampin’ Up!’s new Annual Catalog.  It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!

easy vintage friendship cardThis week, the lovely Jaydee is hosting a theme challenge: Life is better with friends…and indeed it is! Enjoy today’s card!

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I’m embarrassed to say this card is SO easy to make. The Very Vanilla Bird Ballad Laser-Cut Cards are beautiful on their own. I simply backed this one with Pool Party cardstock.

And with designer series paper as gorgeous as Bird Ballad, how can a person go wrong!

easy vintage friendship card Add a sentiment, cut out with the new Stitched Nested Labels, a gorgeous bow made with the new Petal Pink Organdy Striped Ribbon, a few pearls, and this card is good to go!

easy vintage friendship cardFor all the details on how to make today’s easy vintage friendship card,  just click on the tutorial button below.  You will receive your own FREE tutorial, which you can either save or print off.  For more inspiration, don’t forget to visit the 2019 PDF Tutorial Gallery.

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May Host Code Information

Ready to order supplies to make your own easy vintage friendship card?  I would love to be your Demonstrator.

Clicking on a product takes you right to my store. When checking out, if you apply the Host Code to your online orders of at least $75, but under $150, you’ll get a free gift from me. If your order is over $150, please do not apply the host code – you will be receiving your own host rewards, as well as your gift from me.  All orders of $50 or more earn points toward my Loyalty Rewards Program.

May Code:  CA2V2YHQ

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Won’t you leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s card? And don’t forget to visit The Paper Players team members for more inspiration. As always, 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…

The Paper Players Design Team

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New Products from the 2019 – 2020 Catalog Which Were Used on Today’s Card

151123 Free As A Bird Bundle (includes Stitched Nested Labels Dies – $51.25; 149592 Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper – $11.50; 149595 Bird Ballad Laser-Cut Cards & Tin – $18.00; 149441  Petal Pink 5/8″ Organdy Striped Ribbon – $8.00