Clean and Shabby for the PPA

Isn’t it amazing how quickly Thursday rolls around each week?  Of course, that means it’s time to reveal this week’s Pals Paper Arts challenge…Clean and Simple Elements of Style:  Paper Piercing.  Paper Piercing is a stylish but simple way to add interest to your design! Won’t you try your hand at creating a CAS card using paper piercing.  I can’t wait to see what you create!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: Clean and Shabby Style

  • (news)Print! First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper provides a wonderful stamping background for a quick and easy shabby-vintage look! Inking the “Hello” sentiment from My Friend in Early Espresso provides a soft look which further enhances the shabby style.

  • Pearls!  “Pop” up the center of the Summer Solstice flower, and add Pearls for a quick and easy “wow”! The edges can be distressed in seconds by using a Sponge Dauber and Soft Suede ink.  The soft color was achieved by inking the stamp in Cherry Cobbler, and then “painting” it with a Blender Pen.

  • Pierce and Pennant!  Just a single row of piercing draws the eye right to the sentiment.  Flagged and curled ends add to the shabby appearance.

  • Punch! The Scallop Trim Border Punch works its magic on Cherry Cobbler card stock. The richer hue contrasts nicely with the muted colors, anchoring the First Edition panel.  Tiny Pearls are the pearl-fect accent. 
If you are trying to achieve a shabby-vintage look but don’t want to break the bank by purchasing tons of  embellishments like Victoria Crochet Lace, Antique Brads, and Vintage Trinkets, invest in Basic Pearls, Sponge Daubers and a Color Spritzer Tool.  You can do so much with these three items, and of course, the daubers and the Color Spritzer Tool are re-usable! What do you think? I hope you enjoyed today’s card. Won’t you please leave me a comment and let me know! And remember, I am only an email away if you ever have questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use.  Until next time…
Coming Soon:  Retired Stamp Sale…Part 2; Blog Candy

Stamp Sets:  My Friend (W 122585, C 122587), Summer Solstice (W 122024, C 122037);  Inks:  Early Espresso (119670), Soft Suede (115657), Cherry Cobbler (119669), River Rock (109010), Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker (120973);  Designer Series Papers:  First Edition (121878), Paisley Petals (122367);  Card Stock:  Cherry Cobbler (119685), River Rock (108640), Very Vanilla (101650); Tools:  Paper Piercer (116631), Mat Pack (105826), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Sponge Dauber (102892), Color Spritzer Tool (107066); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247)

A Peek at the PPA

Here’s a little peek at what is in store for you when I reveal my Pals Paper Arts Design Team card.  I used a sweet little set from the new Idea Book and Catalog.  I hope that you will join me on Thursday to see the card in its entirety!

Retired Stamp Set Sale
Because of your overwhelming response and interest, there are only two sets left from the New/ Unmounted List:
  • Pretty Patterns, wood   $10
  • Puns from the Past, wood   $12
Please email me if you are interested. The Used List, many of which look new, will be posted in a few days.

$99 Starter Kit Special

Time is running out on Stampin’ Up!’s fabulous $99 Starter Kit Special.  With this offer you also receive the gorgeous Christmas Box Project valued at $40.  Please…if you have ever considered joining the Stampin’ Up! family, now is the time.  But hurry…this offer ends Sunday.  Please email me if you have any questions.  Click Here for more details! 
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I’m off to complete my list of Used Stamp Sets AND I need to get Blog Candy ready to photograph.  Can you use guess what is coming soon???? Until next time…

Happy Birthday to “Michelle the Handler”

There is no denying that the Schach family loves their Twins.  They are our children…or in the case of Brady the Boy…his siblings.  That is why we feel we are blessed to have met their handler, Michelle.  Michelle loves them as if they were her own…and even refers to herself as their “step-mom”.  We never worry about them when they are in her care at a show, because we know that they are in great hands.  So when Michelle had her birthday last week, we knew that we needed to make a special card.  I  hope that you think it is special, too!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: Custom Cards
  • When creating a custom card, select a theme which relates to the recipient.  In the case of a dog show handler, what could be better than a canine stamp, and a blue ribbon to let her know that she is #1!
  • Houndstooth for a “hound handler”! Don’t you love the new Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder?  A little Basic Black ink and a Brayer were used to emphasize the pattern!
  • A pennant and a pun! Flagging the ends of the sentiment adds interest, as does a bit of bling! The “Top Dog” sentiment from Not So Seriously, was inked with VersaMark and heat embossed with the new Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Emboss Powder!
  • Keep the image simple! Simple heat embossing works for the adorable “Pile-O-Puppies” portrait from Not So Seriously.  If you do decide to watercolor, keep it light!  You do not want the image to compete with the Houndstooth.  Save the competition for the show ring!
     
Michelle loves her card, and plans on framing it.  What about you?  Won’t you leave me a comment and let me know what you think about today’s card?  And remember, there is nothing that I like better than answering questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use.  Remember….I am only an email way!  Until next time…
 
Retired Stamp Sale:  Click HERE to see what is left from Part 1 of my retired stamps sale.  Part 2…very slightly used stamp sets will be posted in a few days!
 
There is still time to purchase the $99 Starter Kit Special.  If you have questions, please contact me.  I would love to have you as a member of The Schach Pack.  Don’t forget that you will receive the fabulous Christmas Box from Stampin’ Up! as a free gift for joining. But hurry…this is a limited offer!  And I know that some of you have a very long Wish List with the new catalog release.  Plus, don’t forget that the Holiday Mini will be released soon!  Who couldn’t use the fabulous Stampin’ Up! perks and discount!

Stamp Set:  Not So Seriously;  Inks:  VersaMark, Basic Black;  Card Stock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Red Glimmer Paper;  Tools:  Big Shot, Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Sizzlits Dies,  Brayer, Heat Tool, 1-3/4″ Scallop Circle, 1-3/8″ Circle Punch;  Glitz and Glam:  Basic Rhinestones, Whisper White 3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, Night of Navy 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (retired)