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); 

A Peek at the Pals



Here is a little peek at this week’s Pals Paper Arts inspiration card! There are no pearls, but I did use one of my favorite stamps! I hope you will join me for the full reveal on Thursday.  And don’t forget to check out this week’s Pals Artist Pick winners!

October Big Shot Starter Kit Promotion


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 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!

Simply Sent Promotion



During the month of October, buy two Simply Sent Kits and get a FREE coordinating stamp! New to stamping?  Busy?  Need a card in a hurry?  These kits are perfect for you!


Buy any two  Simply Sent Kits

122375Simply Sent Great Day$12.95

122377Simply Sent Everyday Elegance$11.95

122376Simply Sent Sweet Moments$13.95

And select your free stamp from this list:






123682It’s Your Day$8.95

124685Es tu día (Spanish It’s Your day)$8.95

124800C’est ta fête (French It’s Your Day)$8.95

123686Everyday Wishes$9.95

123684You’re Cherished$8.95

124865Chérissons les anges (French You’re Cherished)

$8.95

Until next time…