Snow Day for The Paper Players

It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players! This week I had the honor of selecting the challenge for you.  I decided on a “Clean and Simple: One-Layer”  theme.  To say the least, this forced me outside of my comfort zone. However,  I had so much fun playing with my new Snow Day set and a retro color combination, that I soon forgot that I am a “multiple layers, load on the pearls” kind of girl.  I hope you enjoy it.

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

  • Calypso Coral!  Want a warm, retro color for a the adorable “Warm Wishes” sentiment from Snow Day? Calypso Coral will have you dancing the limbo!  Well, make that a jig, since I would strongly recommend the use of the Stamp-a-ma-jig to place the nose, scarf, hat and heart, which were also inked in Calypso Coral.
  • Pool Party! Looking for a cool yule choice for a snazzy snow dude? Pool Party fills the bill!
  • Smoky Slate!  Need a neutral to round out this retro duo? Smoky Slate is first rate!

This card is so simple to make, providing you have a Stamp-a-ma-jig. The result is quick and cute.  What do you think? Won’t you let me know in your comment today? Your comments are so important to me.  And as always, 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… 

The Paper Players Design Team
Sandy Mathis

 

Stamp Set:  Snow Day; Inks: Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Smoky Slate; Card Stock: Whisper White; Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig; Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls

There is Still Time to Sign Up for the August Lesson of the Month

There is still time to sign up for the August Lesson of the Month Club. To read all of the details, please Visit This Post.  But hurry…the deadline to sign up is August 18th at Noon, CST.  This month’s stamp set is Truly Grateful. 


I hope I’ll  “see you in class”! Until next time…

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

The classroom has been readied. The desks are neatly placed in their rows.  The textbooks have been numbered and seats have been assigned. Rules have been posted, while …OH, WAIT! Wrong scenario! It’s the August Lesson of the Month which is now available!

This month we will be focusing on the Truly Grateful stamp set from the Holiday Catalog.  Here are the three cards we will be making:

  

Objectives for Card  #1:

  • Distressing
  • Using Stampin’ Write Markers to add details
  • Combining textures




Objectives for card #2:

  • Achieving balance
  • Using color



Objective for Card #3:

  • Fancy Fold

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 often be using the Big Shot each month.

You will receive:

  • the stamp set      
  • 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 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 them to you with the three cards.
  • 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 next Lesson of the Month shipment. 

The timeline…Don’t Be Tardy

  • Email me 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 and completed cards will be sent to you within 24 hours after I receive the sets from Stampin’ Up! These dates could vary.
  • Instructions will be emailed on the 20th.
  • Video link will be emailed to you on the 20th.  

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 just $34.95 each month!  Ready to enroll? Email me at: ann@thestampinschach.com
 

Until next time…