It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players! This week, the lovely and talented Sandy is challenging us to create Wedding themed projects. I opted to create a card, using the layout from this week’s Freshly Made Sketches challenge.  The sketch was a perfect fit for the light and airy card I wanted to create.  Enjoy!

Today’s card is also entered into Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #138.  Please stop by their blog and check out the awesome inspiration from their design team.

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

• Soft Sky! The Stippled Blossoms image was inked in Soft Sky and stamped off once before stamping onto Whisper White card stock.  The stippling is Soft Sky ink, which was not stamped off.  The resulting flower is elegant, especially when embellished with a center of Pearls.

• Sweet touches! A White Organza bow, against a Tea Lace Paper Doily, adds the perfect touch. The center panel was created by inking the Stippled Overlay with Soft Sky, and stamping onto Whisper White card stock multiple times.

• Pearls! The base was created with the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate.  Of course, what better accents the intersections than Pearls!

I am so pleased with the resulting card.  By switching out the sentiment, one could use this for birthday, anniversary, thank-you, and thinking of you cards. What do you think? Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me, and I cherish every one. Of course, 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… 

Note:  I will be posting again this evening. There is so much to share with you…including “Dog Drama”—good and bad, an honor, shares and stamping business. Please check in again later tonight.

Here is the scoop on Stampin’ Up!’s Starter Kit Special:

The Dates:  

• May 28 – June 30, 2014

The Deal: 

• During this offer, the special $50 starter kit will also be accompanied by $55 in free products; the regular $99 starter kit is also still available. Either kit ships for FREE!

The Details:

• Receive 30% off your first order of $150 (before shipping and taxes) when placed within 45 days of your signing date.
• Receive 20% off your orders
• Join in the Holiday Catalog pre-order, which begins August 1st
• Become part of caring, stamping community
• See this post for more perks of belonging

Ready to talk with me about joining?  Email me at ann@thestampinschach.com  Are you ready to sign up right now? Click Here.  The $50 option will appear on the page after the acknowledgements.

Until next time…

On May 28th, Stampin’ Up! is offering a Starter Kit Special…just in time to take advantage of the new 2014 Annual Catalog launch date on June 2nd. From May 28-June 30 new recruits can join Stampin’ Up! at one of two great prices. Stampin’ Up! will continue to offer the traditional starter kit priced at $99 ($125 product value), but for four weeks only Stampin’ Up! will also be offering a reduced priced starter kit at the low price of $50 ($55 product value). Full promotional details will be released on May 28th. 

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 (ann@thestampinschach.com).  I would love to chat with you.  Or if you are ready to start your own amazing journey with me, visit this page to sign-up today.  Until next time…