It’s Tic-Tac-Toe Week at The Paper Players! I always find this to be such a fun challenge.  I  inked up a new set, Choose Happiness, and set out to create a clean card! Although it did involve fussy cutting, it was super easy, and I got to play with the new Blendabilities. Woo hoo! Enjoy!

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

• Layered and lovely! The Flower from Choose Happiness was stamped twice in Strawberry Slush. I snipped out the middle of one and popped it up using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Of course, I had to try out Daffodil Delight Blendabilities for coloring the center pearls. They work great!

• Snipped! The Leaves from Choose Happiness were colored using Old Olive Blendabilities and snipped out.  I had fun curling up a few to add some depth.

• Perfect alignment! I love the new Large Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder! To add a more tailored look, I made certain the the Polka Dots in my banner aligned perfectly with the Polka Dots on the card base. How cool is that!

Don’t you love how the large polka dots add so much interest to the card base?  I almost wish now that I would have kept the center panel a rectangle, instead of making the banner.  What do you think? Won’t you let me know in today’s comment?  Your comments are important to me! 

And speaking of comments…do you remember last week’s baby card…the one for which I had no need?  

I would like to “gift” it to Claire, of Claire Creates Cards, to give to one of her two grand-babies, who will be born in July.  Just email me with your address, Claire, and I will get it out in the mail to you.

Also in last week’s comments,  Terry asked if there were any new achievements with the kids.  I finally got Lexi’s video together to share with her co-breeders…and Brady played the music which accompanied it. It’s long, and is just still pictures, but all of you are more than welcome to watch any or all of it.  Click Here.  It does take a little time to load.

I hope every one has an awesome week.  And don’t forget…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…

 

Stamp Set:  Choose Happiness; Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Strawberry Slush, Old Olive and Daffodil Delight Blendabilities; Card Stock:  Whisper White, Lost Lagoon; Tools: Big Shot, Large Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder,  Banner Framelits, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Dimensionals; Glitz and Glam:  Pearls Basic Jewels

It’s Thursday, and time to play with the Pals at Pals Paper Arts! This week we have a sketch for you created by the talented Nicole Watt. It seemed like a perfect time to ink up the beautiful new set, Forever Florals. Enjoy!

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

• Blendabilities! I love the new Blendabilities…Stampin’ Up!’s new alcohol based markers.  The first six sets of colors, as well as the Color Lifter and Skin Tone assortment are going to be available for purchase beginning July 1st. For the center flower, I used the Pumpkin Pie collection, while the side flowers were colored using Daffodil Delight.  Because Forever Florals did not have leaves, I stamped a few from Choose Happiness, and colored them using Old Olive Blendabilities.

• Lost Lagoon! My favorite new In-Color is Lost Lagoon. The Hardwood image looks beautiful stamped in it, pairing perfectly with the Pin Dot pattern from the Flowerpot Designer Series Paper collection.

• The Power of Pearls! What better way to add a simple accent to a banner than a trio of Pearls?  Of course, every flower looks better with pearl centers!

In my haste to get my card photographed and emailed off to be uploaded to the PPA blog, I actually forgot to finish it.  I had planned to add a ribbon and bow to the Hardwood panel, but I had already adhered it down.  Now that I see it without, I think I rather like the slightly tailored look.  What do you think? Won’t you let me know in your comment today? Your comments are important to me.  And remember, 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… 

Stamp Sets: Forever Florals, Hardwood, Choose Happiness, An Open Heart; Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Lost Lagoon; Blendabilities: Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Color Lifter; Designer Series Paper: Flowerpot; Card Stock: Whisper White, Basic Black; Tools: Paper Snips; Glitz and Glam: Pearls Basic Jewels

You only have one week remaining 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!

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)…or read more HERE.  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…