The Paper Players Fall Blog Hop 2011

Happy Saturday everyone!  If you have been to The Paper Players blog, you know we are having a blog hop today!  The Design Team members have been busy creating Fall projects for your viewing pleasure!  Some of us are even offering yummy blog candy, so please make certain to visit each and every Player.  A complete list of participants can be found near the end today’s post.  My card was created with the Gently Falling stamp set.  I hope you enjoy it!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
(5-1/2″ wide x 4-1/4″ long)
  • Texture! 1″ squares of Spice Cake Designer Series Paper were punched and adhered to a piece of card stock.  This was then zipped through the Big Shot with the Top Note die.  The texture was added with the Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  The “quilted” Top Note was adhered to a piece of Cajun Craze card stock which had been “texturized” with the Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

  • Leaves! The Gently Falling Leaves were inked in:  More Mustard, Crumb Cake, Pool Party, and Cajun Craze and stamped onto Naturals Ivory card stock.  The overstamps were inked in Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, and Old Olive to complete the second step of the Two-Step process. The leaves were fussy cut and arranged into a cluster.
  • Button and Bow!  A new Spice Cake Big Designer Button makes a perfect anchor for the leaf cluster.  A snippet of Spice Cake Designer Fabric makes the perfect little accent bow.

  • Pennant! The Grateful Greeting sentiment from Grateful Greetings was inked in Early Espresso and stamped onto Naturals Ivory.  The edges were daubed in Soft Suede, and a “V” was cut using paper snips.

    This card will be hand-delivered to the lucky recipient this Thanksgiving! I hope she likes it!  But if you wished to mail this card…simply “leaf” off the top three leaves! Easy peasy!

    Buttons, Bling and Brads Blog Candy


    In the spirit of the season, what is a Blog Hop without a little candy?  Some of The Paper Players will be featuring Blog Candy on their blogs with their post. Here is what I am offering:


    • Basic Rhinestones—1 package
    • 31 Flower Brads—assorted colors
    • 12 Round Silver Circle Brads
    • 14 Round Silver Star Brads
    • 22 Fabric Covered Brads
    • 87 Buttons—assorted styles, colors, sizes
    • 200 + Mini-Brads—assorted colors

    (All items are Stampin’ Up!  Containers and crocks are NOT included.)


    All you have to do is leave a comment on today’s post and tomorrow’s post.  Using the random number generator from Random.org, I will randomly select a winner from all comments left from now until 6:00 PM CST Monday evening.  So please make certain to leave your comments!
    You will have to visit each blog below to see what the other Players are offering and the rules for winning their candy!  Here is the list of participants, starting with me.  Each one is a clickable link!


    Tomorrow The Paper Players will have a fun challenge hosted by me!  What will it be?  Be sure to visit the Paper Players blog tomorrow morning to see!  For now, please click HERE to visit Anne Marie’s  blog.  She is the next person on our blog hop!

    So what are you waiting for?  Let’s get hopping! Until next time…

    Stamp Set:  Gently Falling (W 123802, C 123804), Grateful Greetings (116511); Inks:  Soft Suede (115657) Early Espresso (119670), Pool Party (122938), More Mustard (103162), Cajun Craze (119671), Crumb Cake (121030), Cherry Cobbler (119669), Old Olive (102277);  Designer Series Paper:  Spice Cake (124003); Card Stock:  Naturals Ivory (101849), More Mustard (100946), Pool Party (122924), Cajun Craze (119684);  Tools:  Paper Snips (103579), Sponge Daubers (102892), Big Shot (113439), Top Note Die (113463), Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119976), Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (123134), 1″ Punch (124094);  Glitz and Glam:  Spice Cake Designer Buttons (124113), Spice Cake Designer Fabric (124066)

    Buried Treasure

    Welcome to this week’s Buried Treasure…a feature where I revisit, for one reason or another, a card from my archives. Today’s card first appeared on The Stampin’ Schach back on September 24, 2009. Click HERE to see the original post. What drew me back to this card? The layout. It is a natural for showcasing a larger image and for showcasing embossing folders.  And I LOVE using embossing folders!

    Layout Options: This layout is perfect for cards where you want the image to take center stage.  Larger images would be perfect for this layout.  Ones which are crying out to me are the Wheelbarrow from Always Thankful, the Lodge from Christmas Lodge, and the Bird from Comfort and Joy…all from the Holiday Mini.  Or how about some cute snowmen?  For a masculine card, how about an image from Need for Speed.  There are so many options available!

    Embellishment Updates: I would definitely use Pearls! And depending on the style of card, Baker’s Twine could be a viable update.  Another option would be to switch out the cross stitching and add a ribbon with bow.  Vintage Trinkets, Antique Brads and Lace are also great choices for creating a vintage look, and would be updated products.  If you are making a winter card, how about adding snowflakes made with the Northern Frost strip?  Want glitz and glam…use Stampin’ Up!’s fabulous Silver Glitter Paper.

    Techniques: Curl the corners of the central image and distress the edges! Pull out the Color Spritzer Tool! Use the Emboss Resist technique! The Snow Burst Embossing Folder would look lovely for a winter scene.  If you need a masculine card, why not use the Houndstooth or Stripes Embossing Folders?

    Make certain to visit The Stampin’ Schach next week to see the update of this Buried Treasure!
     
    October Big Shot Starter Kit Promotion—Final Days


    Get a FREE Big Shot (or $100 in Stampin’ Up! products of your choice) when you purchase the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit. That’s up to $440 in products for $175 and it ships FREE. Join in October, and Stampin’ Up! demonstrator benefits and discounts will be yours through March 31, 2012. There is no obligation to purchase anything further or to hold workshops. For more details, click HERE! I would love to have you as a member of The Schach Pack! Email me…and let’s talk about this opportunity!
     

    As always, your comments are important to me so let me know what you think about today’s Buried Treasure! If you ever have any questions about the cards that I make or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…


    Dasher for the Pals PPA117

     It’s Thursday, and we all know that this is the day we play at Pals Paper Arts. This week we are hosting a Clean and Simple Challenge…Add Ribbon!  I recycled a previous Margaret Moody sketch to create another Christmas card for my son, Brady, to give away.  He needed a music motif, so I pulled out the Music Notes wheel and opted to use the Dasher stamp.  Dasher is one of my favorite stamps, a blend of elegance and Art Deco! I hope you enjoy!

    The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:  Clean and Classy

    (Finished dimensions:  5-1/4″ x 5-1/4″)

    When creating Clean and Classy cards, look for deep textures and rich colors to impart a natural elegance!

    • Classy colors! Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla and Brushed Gold are a rich color combination! 
    • Tempting Textures! The Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder provides the perfect backdrop.  And don’t overlook ribbons to add even more texture.  Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin Ribbon not only adds texture, but also a gorgeous sheen.
    • Regal Richness! Heat embossing with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder exudes elegance!  Just stamp the image with VersaMark, sprinkle with Stampin’ Emboss Powder,  shake off the excess, and heat it up using Stampin’ Up!’s Heat Tool.  The Wheel Guide is a must for rolling out straight lines of Music Notes.

    • Beautiful Bow! Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding is transformed into a beautiful bow.  The loops are shaped and held in place with the help of Mini Glue Dots.  I love Stampin’ Up!’s Seam Binding for making the perfect bow.  It is soft and easy to shape!

    I hope you enjoyed today’s card, and that you will let me know your thoughts in today’s comment!  Your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one!  And remember, I LOVE answering your questions about the cards I make and the techniques that I use.  I am always just an email away! Until next time…


    Coming Soon:  The Paper Players Blog Hop;  BLOG CANDY; Ribbon Rosettes Video Tutorial

    Stamp Sets:  Dasher (116816); Music Notes Standard Wheel (120327); Inks:  VersaMark (102283);  Card Stock:  Very Vanilla (101650), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Brushed Gold (102935); Tools:  Heat Tool (100005), Big Shot (113439), Stampin’ Around Wheet Guide (104834), Standard Handle (102971), Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109129), Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (124096);  Glitz and Glam:  Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding (120992), Cherry Cobbler 3/8″ Quilted Satin Ribbon (124105);