A Peek at The Players

I am so excited to share a peek at this week’s The Paper Players card.  I hope you will join me for its reveal on Sunday.  In the meantime, why not check out the Cuts Above and Headliner for our last challenge?  There were so many wonderful cards from which to choose, the members of the Design Team really had their work cut out for them.

Card Sizes

I have had several people ask about the sizes of my cards.  Unless I indicate otherwise, all of my cards are standard sizes in order to fit into Stampin’ Up!’s envelopes.  The rectangular cards are 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ and my square cards are 5-1/4″ x 5-1/4″.

Would You Like This Card?

Just leave me a comment and I will randomly select a winner from all comments left on this peek and tomorrow’s reveal. Your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one!  Until next time…

A Four Square Buried Treasure

“Buried Treasure” is a weekly Friday feature here at The Stampin’ Schach. What are “Buried Treasures”? They are cards from my archives which are deserving of a revisit. Whether it’s a layout, a technique, or maybe just an underused stamp set, these cards are like a pirate’s booty of ideas worth a second look. Today’s card first appeared on The Stampin’ Schach on November 19,  2009.  Click HERE  to see the original post with all of the delicious details!


Layout: This card has a layout that is perfect for showcasing Stampin’ Up!’s variety of small image stamp sets.  For the upcoming Halloween season, how about Spooky Bingo Bits or Batty for You.  For a fall card, try Falling Leaves.  Of course for winter,  you just can’t beat snowflakes!  And there are lots of other options, too!  Butterflies, bees, and blossoms…oh, my! 

Technique:  I can never pass up the opportunity to use Stampin’ Up!’s Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.  Think how yummy texture would look behind those four squares.  Yowza!  But if time is of the essence…you can’t go wrong with Designer Series Paper!
Embellishments:  If I were making this card today, we all know what I would put in the middle of the snowflakes.  Do I even need to spell it out?  It begins with “P” and ends with “earl”.   And for good measure, I would probably put one on the heart, too!
I have been asked by several people to show examples of my updated versions.  I will “try” to give you an updated version on Mondays.  Saturdays are The Paper Player sneak peek days and Sundays are The Paper Player reveals.  But, I will try my hardest to post something on Mondays for you. 
Having said all of that, there may not be a post Monday this next week.  The Twins will be together again at the same show this weekend, and the Schach Family is going to be in attendance to cheer them on.  Stamping time will be non-existent.  Make it today you say?  Hmmm…I will be back in the classroom for the first time since my retirement.  It seems as if science substitutes are in demand, so I agreed to fill in for a day! What was I thinking!!! 
Remember, your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one of them.  So please, won’t you leave me a comment and let me know what you think about today’s Buried Treasure.  Of course, if you have a question about the cards that I create, or the techniques that I use, please EMAIL me.  If you ask me a question in the comment section and your email address is not linked, I can’t answer your questions. It makes it so much easier to respond to you when I have your email address! And I love answering your questions….it’s the teacher in me!  Until next time…

A Beautiful Season for the PPA

It’s Thursday and time to play at Pals Paper Arts.  This week we are hosting a Clean and Simple:  Add Lace.  Nothing adds interest like a snippet of lace!  I have made many cards with lots of lace, but I decided to keep the lace to a minimum on today’s card.  I hope you enjoy this winter card created with the Beautiful Season stamp set.

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: Quick and Easy Elegance

  • Score! Diagonal score lines are an easy way to add a touch of class to any card.  And easy it is when using Stampin’ Up!’s new Simply Scored tool. 

  • Emboss! Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder adds richness and elegance.  While the bird remained uncolored, the leaves and berries were lightly tinted using Cherry Cobbler and Always Artichoke inks with Blender Pens.

  • Embellish! A simple bow made from Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding adds the finishing touch.

There you have it…a quick and easy elegant card!  I hope that you enjoyed it.  It will be one of the cards that I will be featuring in my Holiday Card Stamp-a-Stack.  Won’t you please let me know what you think of it by leaving me a comment?  Your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one.  And remember, I am always available to answer any questions about the cards that I make or the techniques that I use.  Just make certain to either email me, or leave your email address in your comment so that I can get back to you.  Until next time…

Stamp Set:  Beautiful Season (W 122680, C 122682);  Ink:  VersaMark (102283), Always Artichoke (105219), Cherry Cobbler (119669); Card Stock:  Very Vanilla (101650), Brushed Gold (102935);  Tools:  Heat Tool (100005), Simply Scored (122334), Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109129), Blender Pen (102845); Glitz and Glam: Victoria Crochet Trim (118481), Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding (120992)