Christmas in July for The Paper Players

With heat advisories here in Iowa, what fun it was to think “cool thoughts” and pull out the Christmas sets for this week’s Paper Players’ Theme Challenge…Christmas in July!  Can you believe that I bought the Christmas Collage stamp when it came out in the 2010 Holiday Mini and never inked it up?  Does that ever happen to you?  I was happy to see that it made it into this year’s Idea Book and Catalog.  It is a lovely vintage-style stamp that I went “ga-ga” over when I first saw it at Convention last year. I paired it up with the sentiment from Bells and Boughs, another of my “Mini” favorites which made it into the new catalog.  So put on the carols, heat up the hot chocolate and enjoy “Christmas in July”!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: Those Special Touches
  • For a cool look, use heat! I inked the Christmas Collage stamp with Soft Suede CRAFT Ink, and heat embossed with Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder.  This gives a crisp image, and is perfect when a touch of watercoloring is needed.

  • Sometimes scrunchy is better! To add a shabby flair to the corner, a thread was pulled and Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding was “scrunched”.
  • Layer a label!  The “Merry Christmas” sentiment from Bells and Boughs was stamped with Soft Suede and punched out with an Oval Punch.  The edges were distressed with a Sponge Dauber and Soft Suede ink.  Finally, it was popped up on a Cherry Cobbler Decorative Label.
  • Pearl Pizzazz! Pearls are perfect for adding interest to both bells and blossoms!
  • The “Wow” factor!  Cherry Cobbler and Always Artichoke Seam Bindings were shirred and formed into roses and leaves, perfect for accenting the “25th”.

I hope you enjoyed today’s tips and today’s card! Won’t you please let me know by leaving me a comment?  Your comments are important to me, and I do read each and everyone. Of course, if you have a question about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, please do not hesitate to EMAIL me. Until next time…
Click HERE for information about Stampin’ Up!’s amazing $99 Starter Kit offer! If you have questions, please email me.

Stamp Set:  Christmas Collage (121279), Bells and Boughs (W 120831, C 121142);  Inks:  Soft Suede Craft…Neutrals Collection (119715), Cherry Cobbler (119669), Always Artichoke (105219), More Mustard (103162), Baja Breeze (111833), Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker (120973);  Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Naturals Ivory (101849), Cherry Cobbler (119685);  Tools:  Heat Tool (100005), Decorative Label Punch (120907), Extra Large Oval Punch (119859),  1-3/4″ Circle Punch (119850), Sponge Dauber (102892), Blender Pen (102845), Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109130), Color Spritzer Tool (107066);  Glitz and Glam:  Basic Pearls (119247), Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding (120992), Always Artichoke Seam Binding (121000)

It’s Here…2011- 2012 Idea Book and Catalog

View the Current Catalog On-Line

Every year we look forward to the release of the new catalog with anticipation, and this year’s catalog did not disappoint.  What was on my first order??? Here’s a peak:

Stamp Sets:

  • Under the Big Top
  • Beautiful Season
  • A Christmas Carol
  • House and Home
  • Up, Up and Away
  • Button Buddies
  • Little Friends
  • Forever Young
  • Zoo Review
  • Summer Solstice
  • Nature’s Pace
  • Established Elegance
  • Sunflower

Designer Series Paper:

  • Mocha Morning
  • Beau Chateau
  • Domestic Goddess
  • Well Worn
  • Big Top

Textured Impressions Embossing Folders:

  • Designer Frames
  • Stripes
  • Houndstooth
Yep, I know…it was a big order.  But luckily for me, I earned several free stamp sets through Sale-A-Bration, so I did not have to pay for all of those sets! Whew!

How about you?  What are your “MUST-HAVE” items from the new catalog?  Until next time…

CLICK HERE for $99 Starter Kit Information
Coming Soon:  List of my Retired Stamps for Sale

***This is Post #3 for Today.  Please scroll down for my Buried Treasure feature.***

Unbelievable…$99 Starter Kit Special Starts Today

I am so excited to be able to tell you about Stampin’ Up!’s new $99 Starter Kit Special which begins today through July 31st.  Why?  Just look at all of these benefits!

  • This $185 value kit is perfect for the hobby stamper and anyone who already has a supply of Stampin’ Up! products!

  • A one-time 30% Discount off your first order of $150 or more (if placed within 45 days of your start date.) With a new catalog release date, how can you resist this?

  • 20% off future Stampin’ Up! orders…fabulous if you have a large Wish List

  • Stampin’ Up! demonstrator perks such as the Holiday Mini Catalog preorders and Stampin’ Success magazine.  These perks, and more, would be yours through Dec. 31, 2011 with NO obligation to to purchase anything further and NO obligation to hold a workshop.

  • There’s no penalty for dropping. 

  • Get a Christmas Keepsake project kit (example below) absolutely FREE–a $40 value! This exclusive kit contains everything you need to create a beautiful Christmas Keepsake Box.

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Here is what your $99 Starter Kit includes:

    Over $185 in products and business supplies–including new products from the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog! You CAN substitute a similar item of equal or lesser value.
    PageItemDescription
    57123225Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
    69122740Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
    177102277Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad
    177105216Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad
    177103133Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad
    177119706Brights Assorted Card Stock
    180101179Basic Black Classic Stampin’ Pad
    182107311Whisper White Note Cards (20)
    185124339Just Add Cake Designer Paper*
    195124142Chocolate Chip Scallop Dots Ribbon*
    203122129Blender Pen (1)
    205118486Clear-Mount Block C
    206104332SNAIL Adhesive

    *New to the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog!

    Business Supplies The business supplies in these promotional mini kits will be the same business supplies that are in existing starter kits; no alternative selections can be made for business items.

    • Getting Started DVD
    • Getting Started Guide
    • Guest Invitation Postcards (100)
    • 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog (8)
    • 2011 Summer Mini Catalog (8)
    • Stampin’ Up! logo vinyl
    • Décor Elements applicator
    • To My Hostess Envelopes (10)
    • My Digital Studio Marketing DVD
    • Recruit Folders (5)
    • Recruit Brochures (20)
    • Customer Order Forms (50)

As a member of The Schach Pack you will also receive:

  • Access to a private demo blog with the latest news, advice and tips

  • Access to a private discussion group on Stampin’ Up!’s Stampin’ Connection

  • Personalized coaching

  • New demo training
I would love to discuss the Starter Kit Special with you in more detail.  Just EMAIL me with your questions.  Ready to join now to take advantage of the new catalog order?  Just CLICK HERE to be taken to my Join Now page.  Until next time…
The Schach Pack is proud to be affiliated with the Stampin’ Pretty Pals.