October Lesson of the Month—It’s Like Stamping with Me in My Kitchen

Class is now in session!  It’s time to order the October Lesson of the Month! This month the focus will be on the Special Season stamp set from the Holiday Catalog.  Here are the three cards we will be making:

Card #1

Close-up:
Objectives for Card #1:
  • Creating a side-step card
  • Creating beautiful bows
  • Coloring rhinestones

Card #2

Objectives for Card #2:

  • Creating clean and elegant simple cards
  • Heat embossing

Card/Tag #3

Objectives for Card/Tag #3:

  • Creating tags
  • Distressing
  • Coloring pearls

Here is how The Lesson of the Month works:
Each month I will select a stamp set, and design three cards using this set.  Each card will focus on specific objectives.  I will keep embellishments to a simple few and I will center the designs around a single Designer Series Paper collection.  You will not have to buy the entire catalog, although I will be using the Big Shot each month.

This month you will receive:

  • the Special Season stamp set (C 131769, $14.95)
  • a package of Pearls (119247, $4.95)
  • an easy bow-maker created from re-cycled cardboard   
  • three completed cards (envelopes not included) 
  • 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 a video lesson 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.  You will be able to replicate these cards on your own. The designs and techniques will vary from month to month, but each month will include a variety of styles and skill levels.  And most importantly, I will explain WHY I designed the cards as I did. You will learn how to make these same decisions when you design your own cards and projects. 

 In addition:

  • You will be able to see the cards before you decide to order. They will be posted by the 14th of each month
  • You will have until 12:00 Noon (CST) on the 18th of each 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 18th. Once I receive the set from Stampin’ Up!, I will mail it to you.
  • 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 me time to complete the set.  
  • 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 $4.95 – $5.95 with your third Lesson of the Month shipment. 

The timeline…Don’t Be Tardy

  • Email me before Noon (CST) on the 18th of your intent to subscribe. Please let me know if you wish to substitute with a set of equal or lesser value.
  • PayPal invoices will be emailed to you no later than the 18th.
  • Sets will be ordered after Noon (CST) on the 18th. 
  • Sets will be sent to you within 24 hours after I receive the sets from Stampin’ Up! These dates could vary.  Cards will be mailed as they are completed.
  • Instructions will be emailed on the 20th.
  • Video link will be emailed to you on the 20th.  

(Please Note:  Because I was one day late posting the samples, the deadline for registering will be moved to the 19th.  In addition, the tutorial and video will not be sent until the 23rd.  I will be out of state attending a dog show with Lexi.  I apologize for the inconvenience.)
 
Here is a re-cap of what you will receive each month:

  • A Clear Mount stamp set selected by me, valued between $14.95 – $19.95.  You may substitute a set of equal or lesser value, if I am contacted before the ordering deadline OR you may pay the difference for wood mount if you prefer.
  • Three complete cards featuring the “Set of the Month”
  • Complete step-by-step instructions for each card, including pictures and measurements
  • A link to a video tutorial for one of the cards

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

 

Until next time…

Love and Joy for The Paper Players

It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players! The awesome Jaydee has us “singing the blues” with her choices for this week’s color challenge:  Midnight Muse, Pool Party, Whisper White. I reached for the new Festive Flurry stamp set, and had a blast creating the background for this card.  Enjoy!

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

  • Stamp-a-ma-jig!  Midnight Muse and Pool Party Festive Flurry flakes alternate across the card front, with a little help from the Stamp-a-ma-jig!  Pearls are the perfect accents at each intersection.
  • Getting snippy! Paper Snips were used to snip out the centers of snowflakes, which were then popped atop the snowflake of opposite color. The result is fabulous!
  • Pop it up!  Create depth and dimension by snipping out a Pool Party Ampersand from the Love and Joy stamp and “popping” it into position on its Midnight Muse counterpart.

I loved creating this background…and adding all those pearls!  I hope that you enjoyed the result. Won’t you let me know in your comment? Your comments are important to me, and I do appreciate them. Of course, I am always more than willing to answer any questions you may have about the cards I create or the techniques I use.  Until next time…

The Paper Players Design Team
Sandy Mathis

Stamp Sets:  Love and Joy, Festive Flurry;  Inks:  Midnight Muse, Pool Party; Card Stock:  Midnight Muse, Pool Party; Tools:  Paper Snips; Glitz and Glam:  Basic Pearls

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