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)

Retired Stamp Sets…Part 1

All sets are sold on a first come basis. Please email me the sets in which you are interested. I will update this list daily.  Your sets will be shipped by Priority Mail OR by Flat Rate. The rate will depend on the weight and your location. If cheaper, I will ship in a Flat Rate box. I will email you with shipping rates after you have selected your sets and I can determine which will be the most reasonable way to ship. Please include your Zip Code in your email.

Payment can be made by PayPal or Personal Check. Please do not make or send payment until you receive a confirming email. In case of a check, your sets will be mailed after the check has cleared.
These are just the new, never used sets.  I will be making a list of my used sets as soon as possible. Thank you for looking!

NEW, NEVER MOUNTED Wood Mount Stamps

Puns from the Past, $12

Full Calendar, $7
Whimsical Words, $6
Fall Flair, $5
Yummy (Hostess), $5
Painted Garden (2002), $2
Three Leaves, $2

NEW, NEVER USED Clear Mount Sets

Bliss (SAB), $6
Northern Hearts (Hostess), $6
Punch Bunch (SAB), $6
Punch Bunch (SAB), $6
Slice of Life (Hostess), $6
So Green, $6
So Happy for You (SAB), $6
Punch Potpourri (damaged case), (Hostess), $5
Sweet Summer (damaged case) (SAB), $5

Caroling with The Paper Players

It’s Sunday, and I thank you for joining me for the reveal of today’s The Paper Players card.  We have a clean and simple sketch for you this week, courtesy of Anne Marie Hile.  I really did try to be clean and simple.  And you have to admit, compared to last Thursday’s card, this is clean and simple for me!  I may use this as my Christmas card design this year.  I LOVE the Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper.  It is so rich and yummy!  Of course, the “Carolers” image, from A Christmas Carol is right up my alley! However, in keeping with the clean and simple theme, I did not watercolor it, as I would have liked.  I hope that you enjoy “Caroling with The Paper Players”.

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: Clean, Simple and Classy
  •  Let the paper work for you! By selecting a rich pattern from the Mocha Morning Designer Series Paper collection, I did not have to spend time adding lots of embellishments.  The paper itself typifies class and elegance!

  • Select satin! For a classy and elegant look, choose a satin ribbon.  In this case, nothing beats the richness of Early Espresso.  I realize that this color retired, but I had a nearly new roll of it which I needed to use up.  If you do not have Early Espresso, substitute Basic Black or Chocolate Chip…or even Very Vanilla!
  • Heat Emboss to add some gloss!  A little VersaMark ink and Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder adds to the overall elegance and formality.
  • Pennants and Pearls!  Of course, we all know that Basic Pearls go with everything!  I have used a configuration of five, in keeping with the “odd number rule”!  Flagged ends on sentiments are all the rage, and once again, it adds a touch of class!
Clean and simple is really a challenge for me.  But I restrained myself from adding lace, antique brads, safety pins and all of the other trinkets I usually add to a card.  And no Seven Sided Tool for me, either.  Of course, the most difficult thing was keeping my Color Spritzer Tool in the drawer.  (I even took it to Salt Lake City with me…no lie!) The little speckles you see are “built” into the Naturals Ivory card stock I used.  So…I am anxious!  What do you think of today’s card?  Please leave me a comment to let me know.  Questions about today’s card?  I am always just an email away! Until next time…
Coming Soon:  Blog Candy, Retired Stamp List, So Seriously Birthday Card for Michelle the Handler

Stamp Set:  A Christmas Carol (W 122635, C 122637);  Inks:  VersaMark (102283), Soft Suede (115657);  Designer Series Paper:  Mocha Morning (122366); Card Stock:  Naturals Ivory (102316), Soft Suede (115318), Brushed Gold (102935);  Tools:  Heat Tool (100005), Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109133), Sponge Dauber (102892); Glitz and Glam:  Basic Pearls (119247), Early Espresso Satin Ribbon (retired)