It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players.  This week I am hosting a Theme Challenge:  Snowmen! I was limited on the snowmen stamps I own, so I opted to use the “Building Snowmen” scene from the Winter Memories stamp set.  To add a little variety to the Design Team samples, I used the emboss resist technique.  I hope you enjoy today’s card!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:  Emboss Resist
Today’s finished card measures 5-1/4″ square.

• Emboss resist! The “Building Snowmen” stamp was inked in VersaMark and stamped onto Very Vanilla card stock.  It was then heat embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder.  Crumb Cake ink was applied in a circular fashion with a Stampin’ Sponge.  The excess ink was wiped away with a tissue.

• Tails! One long tail of a Crumb Cake Seam Binding Bow is shaped and held into place with Glue Dots.

• Snowflakes!  Snowflakes from Snowflake Soiree were randomly stamped in VersaMark onto Whisper White card stock.  They were then treated to the emboss resist technique.  Snowflakes created with the retired Northern Frost Decorative Strip Die were distressed with Crumb Crake ink and accented with Basic Pearls.

 

Here is what the Building Snowmen images looks like when watercolored.  What a difference  between the two techniques!  There is definitely a striking difference!

Do you need a few more snowmen images to get you inspired?  Here are some of my favorite snowmen cards from prior posts:

Last summer, a wise woman told me to start every post with a picture. Well, once again I don’t have any pictures of my stamp sets, so you will have to settle for one of my girls. I did find a few more retired stamp sets which need new homes.  So here we go!

• Sets will be described as “new” or “used”.  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.  Include your zip code so I can calculate your shipping charge.  No phone calls please.
• I will 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. 

Wood 
Bear Hugs … New, Unmounted  $4
Falling Leaves … Used, Stained Blocks  $5
Gift Givers … Only 1 mounted, like new  $10 SOLD
Good Grid … New, Unmounted $3
Haunted Forest … New, Unmounted  $4 SOLD
Leaves of a Tree … New, Mounted  $4 SOLD
Pattern Pieces … Like new, Mounted $3 SOLD
Pretty Patterns … New  $5
Ribbon of Hope … Used, Excellent $2 SOLD
Sinceres Salutations … FRENCH, Like new,  Mounted $8

Clear
Because I Care … Used  $4 SOLD
Outlined Occasions … New   $5
Out on a Limb … New $6 SOLD

Pieces of Poison … Used, Very Good  $6  SOLD
Valentine Love … Used, Very Good  $6 SOLD
    
Until next time… 

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