One of the nicest things about being home after spending the summer and fall away at dog shows is that I have time to enter challenges.  It is no secret that I have a soft spot in my stamping heart for Freshly Made Sketches.  This week, the oh-so-talented Linda Callahan was in charge of the sketch.  I absolutely adore Linda’s work, and I was inspired by her sketch.  I hope you enjoy my “almost clean and simple” Santa’s List card.

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

• Santa’s beard is soft and warm…and Whisper White! Santa was inked in Cherry Cobbler and stamped onto Whisper White card stock.  He was then snipped out and adhered onto Very Vanilla card stock which had been embossed using the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  I then cut an oval using the Oval Collection Framelits.

• He’s making a list! For contrast, I inked Santa a second time in Baked Brown Sugar, and snipped out his list.  I left a “tail” on the list, and curled it around a small round file.  

• Naughty or nice?  OK…I will admit it.  I was naughty. I couldn’t keep it clean.  I had to add a few Baked Brown Sugar speckles, courtesy of the Speckles image from Gorgeous Grunge. 

Santa’s Beard is Soft and Warm was one of Brady’s first books.  I still have it, saved away in a tote, along with a little Santa Suit he wore his first Christmas.  Ah, the memories a stamp set can bring back…

My original design had me using a Whisper White background and a Whisper White card base.  But when it came right down to it, Very Vanilla was warmer. I loved how it looked with the more traditional plaid paper.  I am “mad about plaid”, and felt this traditional pattern went with the traditional image.  What do you think? Won’t you let me know in today’s comment?  And as always, if you have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…

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In “need” of more stamps?  Check out what is left from my retired stamp sale.

Stamp Sets:  Santa’s List, Gorgeous Grunge; Inks:  Cherry Cobbler, Baked Brown Sugar; Designer Series Paper:  Season of Style; Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Baked Brown Sugar;  Tools: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder, Stylish Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Ovals Collections Framelits, Paper Snips;  Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls

“Wow, Brody! I wish I could host a Stampin’ Up! party.  There’s so many things I would love to get….but I have such a busy show schedule. There is never a good time to have one.”

“Whew! I am dog tired…”

 

“We sure miss our sister….”

• You complete a VIRTUAL Workshop application, which includes your contact information.
• After I receive your application, you receive two VIRTUAL Workshop packets.  Via Email you will receive:  A)  your Hostess Code;  B)  links to any current catalogs ;  C)  a ready-to-send email for your “attendees” with the information they need to place orders.
• Via US mail, you will receive:  A)  a  hostess gift;  B) a seasonal catalog;  C)  the featured card/project itself *
• Once your friends place their orders, I send them the information to make the featured card.*

* The featured card is exclusive to the VIRTUAL workshops. Details on how to make this card are released to VIRTUAL workshop attendees only.

What are the “PROS” of a VIRTUAL Workshop?

• You don’t have to clean the house.
• You don’t have to prepare snacks.
• You don’t have to put on make-up, or for my male customers, shave.
• You don’t have to deliver orders.  Your friends’ merchandise is delivered to their doorsteps directly from Stampin’ Up!
• You still get the perks of a regular workshop:  a hostess gift from me, the card we would have created, free merchandise.

So let’s review the process:
1.  You email me (ann@thestampinschach.com) for a VIRTUAL workshop application.
2.  Once I receive the completed application,  I send you:  your Hostess Code, a ready-to-send email for your friends and family, and your snail-mail packet.
3.  You send the email to family and friends.
4.  They place their orders.  I send them the instructions on how to make the featured card, via email.
5. The party closes on the agreed upon day.
6.  I let you know the party total and how much you receive in Hostess Benefits
7.  You select your FREE merchandise.
8.  You relax, while you wait for your order and free goodies to arrive at your doorstep.

Picture the scenario…you are one happy stamper, dancing for joy!

There was no juggling of schedules. No entertaining a group of friends and family when you were too tired to party.  And you were able to connect with friends and family across the nation…all while earning free Stampin’ Up! products.

Email me today for your application, or with any questions you may have! This month’s featured card will be made with:  Festive Flurry.

Until next time…

Looking for Retired Stampin’ Up! sets? Click Here!

Now that I have had a few days home from showing dogs,  I have started my fall cleaning.  Once again, I have a few retired stamp sets to offer you.  There are some holiday and fall sets listed, and several that never saw ink.  Yikes! I always start out with good intentions, or see something cute made with a set, and I just have to have it.  Then life gets in the way, and I don’t get the card made. Have fun shopping!

• Sets will be described as “new” or “used”.  Used stamps may having stained blocks.   I will try to describe each set as accurately as possible.
• Sets will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
• If you are interested in a set, please email me at ann@thestampinschach.com OR kimschach@msn.com.  Include your zip code so I can calculate your shipping charge.  No phone calls please.
• I will try to ship the cheapest way possible.  This may be Flat Rate in some instances.
• Payment can be made by PayPal or by personal check.  Please do not make a payment until I send you a confirming email.
• US addresses only.
• This list will be updated daily.  Once a set is sold, it will be removed from the list.