It’s Sunday…and time to play with The Paper Players! This week, the ever-so-talented LeAnne has a fun Tic-Tac-Toe challenge for us.  As you look at today’s card, let’s see if you can figure out which choices I selected.

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

• Perfection! I usually just paper snip the ends of my banners, but the new Hexagon Punch makes it so easy to achieve perfect ends.  All you need to do is just slide the strip of paper into the side of the punch and punch away! 

• Two step stamping!  Bold or subtle…the choice is yours when overstamping.  The large Blossom image from Stippled Blossoms was inked in Island Indigo, and stamped off twice before stamping onto Whisper White card stock.  It was then overstamped in Island Indigo for a perfect tone-on-tone look. On the other hand, taking a cue from the adorable Daffodil Delight and Island Indigo Mini-Floral pattern, from the  Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper collection, the smaller Posies were inked in Daffodil Delight and boldy overstamped in Island Indigo.

• Tic-Tac-Toe!  Did you guess the three choices correctly?  Here we go:

Today’s card ended up a mixture of styles:  sweet, sassy paper patterns and adorable posies share the stage with a classy and elegant blue blossom.  But in the end, I think it works.  What do you think? Won’t you let me know in today’s comment?  And remember, 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…

 

Lexi, Muffy and I are in West Bend, Wisconsin this weekend for the Kettle Moraine Kennel Club Dog Show.  It’s amazing, but I have stayed in more hotels and motels this past year than in all my previous years.  The girls are such great little travelers and so much fun.  But in case you were wondering about my challenge card,  never fear.  Here is a little peek at tomorrow’s The Paper Players card.  I think it is a cheery little card, and I hope you will like it.  Won’t you join me tomorrow for the reveal?  Until next time…

Today I am honored to feature the work of Kathy Clement, a member of my downline group, The Schach Pack.  Kathy has  designed and created custom menus and place cards for automaker BMW, with her work being featured worldwide in such exotic locations as Florence, Italy; Prague, Czech Republic; Honolulu, Hawaii; Hilton Head, South Carolina and more. Today she has created both a masculine tag card, and a “girly” friend card. 

Her style is beautifully vintage! For more details about these gorgeous creations, and to learn more about this published designer,  please visit her blog, Kathy by Design. 

And to learn more about how you can become a member of my downline group, like Kathy,  read on:

What Makes the Schach Pack Different?

• Access to a private blog, to keep you abreast of the latest Stampin’ Up! news
• Advance notice of the Pals Paper Arts challenges
• Participation in exclusive blog hops and swap, if you wish
• Chats with Schach Pack members and Stampin’ Pretty Pals in our private Facebook discussion groups
• Network with Schach Pack members and Pals across the United States
• Rewards for sales and recruitment
• Attend webinar meetings and on-line training events; listen to guest speakers; and participate in new member orientation conducted by Mary and other members of the Pretty Pals.  As a member of the Schach Pack, YOU are invited to participate.

And don’t forget, you will still receive all of the perks from Stampin’ Up!, such as discounts and preorders. Ready to join in on the fun…Join Here!  If you have questions, please feel free to email me! Until next time…