Monochromatic By the Seashore with The Paper Players

I love the sea and beaches.  It doesn’t make any difference whether they are rocky or sandy, I love them all.  Unfortunately for me, I live in Iowa.  I am on the Mississippi River, but that just is not the same.  So, it’s no wonder that I have By the Seashore and By the Tide in my collection of stamps.  I inked up both to create today’s card for The Paper Players challenge…a sketch challenge hosted by the talented Sandy! I hope you enjoy today’s monochromatic Crumb Cake with gold-embossed edges card.

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

  • Gilded edges!  After heat embossing the images from By the Seashore with Early Espresso embossing powder, they were snipped out.  VersaMark ink was applied to the edges, which were then embossed with gold for a touch of glitz.
  • White sand! The retired Texture stampin’ wheel was inked with VersaMark, and then heat embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder.  The result mimics a white sand beach.
  • Pearls!  What better jewel to embellish sea shells and starfish than pearls…the gem of the ocean!  Don’t you just love this little pearled pentaradial rascal?

There you have it…a monochromatic card rich with texture, glitz and glam.  The gold and pearls contrast nicely with the Crumb Cake, and add an unexpected touch of elegance, don’t you think?  Won’t you let me know in your comment today?  And speaking of beaches, you might notice a little addition at the top of my left side-bar.  I am pleased to announce, that because of my wonderful customers and fabulous downline, I have earned Stampin’ Up!’s Hawaii Grand Vacation for 2015.  Thank you so much for making my dream vacation a reality.  Is anyone available to Boxer-sit those days?  Until next time…

The Paper Players Design Team

Need a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator?  I would love to be yours!

Only Three Spots Remain

With 24 hours left to register for the March Lesson of the Month, only three spots remain.  This month the focus is on the Tea Party set, and features two cards and a tea bag holder…which could easily be converted to a gift card holder. 

The Lesson includes the Tea Party stamp set (which can be substituted), a package of Tea Lace Paper Doilies, dimensionals, complete pdf instructions on how to complete the projects featured above, video links, AND the completed projects themselves…all for $34.95.  Contact me today to reserve your spot or CLICK HERE to read more about the Lesson of the Month program!

Coming tomorrow:  The Paper Players Challenge! Until next time…

March Lesson of the Month…It’s Like Stampin’ with Me in My Kitchen!


Are you ready to party? March’s Lesson of the Month features the Tea Party set from Stampin’ Up!’s main catalog!The focus of this month’s lesson will be threefold:  adding interest to a sentiment image, selective inking, making a tea bag holder.   Here are the three projects we will be making, each designed with specific objectives in mind:  

Card #1:  Clean and “Wow”

 Objectives for Card #1:

  • Creating dimension through layering
  • “Wowing” with embellishments and glitter

Card #2:  Clean and Vintage

    Objectives for Card #2:

    • Distressing to get a vintage look
    • Selective inking
    • Tying a double bow 

    Project #3:  Vintage-Style Double Tea Bag Holder

    Objectives for Project #3:

    • Creating an easy double tea-bag holder.
    • Using colors, embellishments and texture to enhance a theme.

     This month’s lesson will include the following:

    • the Tea Party clear stamp set (C 129138, $16.95).  Already own this set? You may substitute any set of any value up to $16.95.
    • one package of Tea Lace Paper Doilies (129399, $2.95)
    • one sheet of dimensionals (100 count) 
    • three completed cards (envelopes not included)
    • emailed pdf project sheets which contain step-by-step instructions and photos on how to complete each card, including measurements
    • item numbers for each product used
    • a private link to video lessons for each one of the projects, discussing how it was created and demonstrating how to do the techniques used
    • email assistance to answer any questions you may have about the cards

    This is NOT a card kit. Each card is a completed card designed by me.  Due to the fact that I create all cards myself, class sizes will now be limited to the first 30 enrollees.

    • You will have until 12:00 Noon (CST) on the 23rd of this month to email me that you will be participating and to pay your PayPal invoice, which will be emailed to you.  My email addresses are: ann@thestampinschach.com and kimschach@msn.com. Either one is fine.  Sets will be ordered after 12:00 Noon CST on the 23rd. Because I am late with this month’s order, I will expedite the order, and mail the stamp set, paper doilies, and dimensionals to you within 24 hours after I receive them.  The tutorials and video links are usually emailed by the 24th of the month, but will likely be a few days later this month.
    • The three cards will be mailed as I get them completed.  I create each card personally, and depending upon the number of subscribers, it does take time to complete the set.  If you are not a patient person, please do not enroll. 
    • There is no commitment.  You can subscribe one month, and opt out the next.  However, if you subscribe for three consecutive months, you will receive a surprise valued between $3.95 – $5.95. 

    The price for all of this is only $34.95 each month!  Ready to enroll? Email me at: ann@thestampinschach.com
    Until next time…