It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players.  This week, Nance is inviting us to take part in her “Let’s Go the the Beach” Theme challenge. All you need to do is create a beach themed card or project.  I pulled out one of my favorite “beachy” stamp sets, By the Tide, and created another seahorse card.  I LOVE seahorses! I hope you enjoy today’s card.

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This finished card measures 5-1/2″ long by 4-1/4″ wide.

• Sponge! The background was stamped with Stippled Blossoms, and then sponged with Pink Pirouette, Soft Sky, and Pear Pizzazz.  The Seahorses, from By the Tide, were also sponged, and dusted with Dazzling Diamonds glitter.  Of course, a few Sequins adds to the sparkle.

• Dazzling! Dazzling Diamonds turn an ordinary shell, from By the Tide, into a sparkling masterpiece.

• Wetlands! The Sandpipers from Wetlands were stamped and lightly water colored using an Aqua Painter filled with rubbing alcohol…for quick drying.  Some hemp twine, long since retired, was used to create the bow.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card as much as I enjoyed making it.  I LOVE the beach. I can think of nothing lovelier than falling asleep to the sound of the waves kissing the shore.  Your comments are important to me…and remember, if you have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  Until next time…

Stamp Sets:  By the Tide, Stippled Blossoms, Wetlands,  An Open Heart, French Foliage (retired); Inks:  Pink Pirouette, Soft Sky, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede; Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Very Vanilla Core’dination (retired), Baked Brown Sugar; Tools:  Paper Snips, Stampin’ Sponge, Aqua Painter, Hexagon Punch, Two Way Glue Pen; Glitz and Glam:  Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter, 2013 – 2015 In Color Sequin Assortment, Hemp Twine (retired)

During the entire month of July, when you purchase three Designer Series Paper packs, valued at $10.95 each, you’ll get one free. There is no limit to the number of FREE Designer Series Paper packs you can receive.  Here are the papers eligible for this special offer:
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The wait is over! Stampin’ Up! officially released one of their most exciting new products, Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers! These exclusive, alcohol-based marker sets come in a 3-pack of light, medium and dark shades (of the same color), and provide your projects a more saturated look with blended colors. Stampin’ Up! recommends using Stampin’ Up! Whisper White Cardstock with your Stampin’ Up! Blendabilities, but choosing any one of Stampin’ Up!’s cardstocks will add a unique look to your project. 

Corner Garden:  A card I colored with Blendabilities

Because traditional alcohol markers require a bit of training, Stampin’ Up! has developed a few videos to ensure that Blendabilities are easy-to-use for everyone! Enjoy!

If you do not currently have a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I would LOVE to be yours!!! Until next time…

You only have one day to take advantage of joining Stampin’ Up! at the low rate of $50 ($55 product value)! The kit ships free.  The $49 you save over the traditional $99 kit can apply toward your one-time 30% off order, your quarterly minimums and more.  You will receive at least 3 months of demonstrator discounts (20% or more)!  We are now within 45 days of the Holiday Catalog pre-order (August 1st) so you could could use the one-time 30% off perk to purchase items from both the Holiday Catalog as well as the new BIG catalog. Need an idea for spending $55?  How about this:  4 Blendabilities sets plus Tuxedo Black Memento Ink = $53.75.  How awesome is that! But hurry…you only have until 11:50 MT, June 30th to sign-up online.

Why does it make good sense to test drive Stampin’ Up! now?
 
Discounts:  

• Receive 30% off your first qualifying order of $150 (before taxes and shipping) and 20% off other orders.  How wonderful to be able to take advantage of this at a time when your Wish List is at its longest! Hobby stampers will benefit, as well as those who are considering growing a business.

Perks:

• Pre-order new products before the catalog goes live
• Receive Stampin’ Success, the demonstrator’s magazine
• View Stampin’ Up! videos and  attend Stampin’ Up! webinars
• Earn money based upon your monthly sales 
  
• Earn bonuses and incentive trips

Why does it make good sense to join with me?
Benefits:
I am a member of the Stampin’ Pretty Pals.  As such, I receive fabulous perks and benefits which are passed on to you if you become a member of the Schach Pack Pals.  

These include:

• A private blog to keep you updated on the latest Stampin’ Up! news. 
• Advanced notice of the Pals Paper Arts challenges, our public challenge blog. Challenges are perfect for helping you grow artistically.
• Blog hops
• Private Facebook discussion groups
• Recognition and incentives offered by my upline and by me
• Monthly webinars
• And most importantly, you will feel a sense of  belonging as you network with like-minded stamping enthusiasts.

I would love to discuss joining my group with you.  Please feel free to call me (319-752-8898) or email me (kimschach@msn.com or ann@thestampinschach.com).  I would love to chat with you.  If you are ready to start your own amazing journey with me, visit this page to sign-up today.  Until next time…