Sailing with The Paper Players

It’s Sunday and time for a fabulous Paper Players Sketch designed by Lesley! I used this opportunity to ink up Stampin’ Up!’s Sail Away stamp, and engage in a little emboss resist! I hope that you will enjoy Sailing with The Paper Players and join us in our challenge this week!

The Stampin’ Schach Stampin’ Tips:

  • Who can resist the Emboss Resist technique! I prefer Naturals Ivory, White Stampin’ Emboss Powder and Crumb Cake ink.  If you are new to the technique, here is a video tutorial from earlier this year to explain how it’s done:

Looking for the Vintage look???
  • Curl the corners! I simply wrap and unwrap corners around a Stylus until the paper fibers break down.  I then separate the layers and re-curl!
  • Distress the edges! Soft Suede ink and a Sponge Dauber work wonders in adding a nice patina to the edges of all layers.
  • It’s all in the details! An adorable Vintage Trinkets Safety Pin adorns a Hemp Twine bow! An Antique Brad adds interest to a corner. 
  • Spritz it! The Color Spritzer Tool, paired with a Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker, ages paper instantly.  And with the CST, practice makes perfect!
  • Anchors aweigh! Emboss resist Anchors, from the Open Sea stamp set, receive the unexpected with a twist of Hemp Twine!
What do you think of today’s monochromatic vintage card?  Won’t you leave me a comment and let me know?  And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away!  Until next time…

Stamp Set:  Sail Away (123013), The Open Sea (W 123030, C 123032), Plane & Simple (W 121903, C 121964);  Inks:  VersaMark (102283), Crumb Cake (121030), Soft Suede (115657), Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker (120973); Paper:  Nautical Expeditions DSP (122343), First Edition DSP (121878),  Naturals Ivory (101849);  Tools:  Heat Tool (100005),  White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109132), Sponge Dauber (102892), Stampin’ Sponge (101610), Cutter Kit (106958), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Decorative Label Punch (120907), Dotted Scalloped Ribbon Border Punch (119275), Stylus (100663), 1/16th Circle Punch (101227); Glitz and Glam:  Hemp Twine (100982), Antique Brad (117273), Vintage Trinkets (118764)

Peek at The Paper Players and Blog Candy Continued

Here’s your Saturday peek at The Paper Players’ inspiration card.  Hmmm…what could it be?  There does appear to be an over-abundance of speckles and some distressing.  Could it be….You’ll just have to wait until tomorrow for the full reveal!

Birthday Blog Candy

My Birthday Blog Candy Give-a-Way is currently going on!  All you have to do for a chance to win is a leave a comment on any or all of my posts beginning with April 22nd and ending on Tuesday, April 26th. I will randomly select one winner from all comments left during this time. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, April 27th. Here is what is included in the Birthday Blog Candy:

  • Cuter by the Inch clear mount stamp set 
  • Afterthoughts clear mount stamp set 
  • Slice of Life clear mount stamp set 
  • Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon 
  • Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon 
  • Chocolate Chip Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon 
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals 
  • Basic Pearls 
  • In-Color Designer Series Paper Patterns Pack 
  • Clips Assortment 
  • Friends Card (Selected by Splitcoaststampers to represent the Summer Mini catalog in the Minis section of the Gallery)

    • Best Friend Blogger Award

    The always creative Lisa Eisner, from Crafting with Princess Lisa, recently bestowed the Best Friend Blogger Award on me.  This is a wonderful award that honors those who regularly visit your blog and leave comments.  My problem is that there are so many of you who share the sweetness of your comments with me.  You know who you are…you and I start our mornings together! If your email address is included in your comments, I drop you a line or two and I visit your blogs, if you have them.  You are the ones who inspire me to create on a regular basis.  You are indeed my Best Friend Bloggers!

    Coming tomorrow: The Paper Players reveal! Until next time…

    Buried Treasure and Birthday Blog Candy

    “Buried Treasure” is a regular 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 September 7, 2009.  I am proud to say that it was a winner for Mojo 103! CLICK HERE to see the original post with all of the delicious details!
    Layout: As with any Mojo card, it is all about the layout…and this layout is perfect for showcasing Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Series Paper and Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.  Go floral with Paisley Petals or add a nautical touch with Nautical Expeditions paired with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.
    Technique: Watercoloring with Blender Pens and inks worked well with this image from the now retired set, Gifts of the Earth!  Update the look with an image from Studio Sketches or go masculine with the Schooner from The Open Sea.  There are many suitable choices!

    More Updates:  Seam Binding?  Baker’s Twine? Scallop Trim Border Punch with Pearls? A fabulous bow?  As always, when I see these older cards, my mind races with all of the changes I would make!
    Bite of Blog Candy Winner
    Thank you to everyone who commented on the PPA card.  The randomly selected winner of the Kiwi Kiss and Pretty in Pink ribbon is:  #37  Nancy
    Nancy  said…

    You can’t fool us…”sailing, sailing, over the ocean blue…”
    I know it’ll be great card as well as a bit of blog candy too.
    Congratulations, Nancy! Just email your address to me, and I will get your ribbon in the mail!

    Birthday Blog Candy

    It comes around every year at this time…my birthday! Since I would like nothing better than to celebrate it with you, I have prepared a present to give to one lucky person.  All you have to do is a leave a comment on any or all of my posts starting today, and ending on Tuesday, April 26th.  I will randomly select one winner from all comments left during that time frame.  The winner will be announced on Wednesday, April 27th.  Here is what is included in the Birthday Blog Candy:

    • Cuter by the Inch clear mount stamp set

    • Afterthoughts clear mount stamp set
    • Slice of Life clear mount stamp set
    • Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon
    • Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon
    • Chocolate Chip Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
    • Stampin’ Dimensionals
    • Basic Pearls
    • In-Color Designer Series Paper Patterns Pack
    • Clips Assortment
    • Friends Card (Selected by Splitcoaststampers to represent the Summer Mini catalog in the Minis section of the Gallery)

    I hope that you enjoyed today’s Buried Treasure and the selection of goodies in my Birthday Blog Candy.  I hope that you will join me tomorrow for my Paper Players sneak peek!  Until next time…