A Valentine for the Pals


It’s Thursday…and that means it’s time to play at Pals Paper Arts! At this time of year, what better challenge is there than “Valentines”! May our “Lady in Red” inspire you to create the Valentines of your dreams. And if you do not want to make your Valentines in the traditional red hues…be a rebel like me! I selected the “Valentine Girl” from Greeting Card Kids and paired her with Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper…a match made in “Nostalgia Heaven”!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:

  • Paper piece! Our little sweetie’s dress has been paper pieced from a snippet of Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper. I simply inked the stamp in Jet Black StazOn, and strategically placed the stamp in a rosebud free area. A few snips with the Paper Snips and we have a dress fit for a queen!
  • Wreath of hearts! To achieve the texture on the Rose Red and Pretty in Pink hearts, I used the Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit. After embossing the Scalloped Hearts, I simply used the Small Heart Punch to punch out the hearts I used to make the wreath. Basic Pearls are used as accents.
  • Bow-licious! A Very Vanilla satin bow is topped with a rosette made from Victoria Crochet Trim. An Antique Brad and Trinket Key are the perfect touches!
  • Be My Valentine! The banner from the Be My Valentine stamp was snipped out and used as the sentiment.
Lace, pearls, designer paper and banner, paired with a nostalgic image, work to produce a Valentine reminiscent of the 1930’s and ’40’s. Who could resist a sweet card such as this!
Before you head off to check out what the rest of the Design Team has created, I do want to announce the winner of the Basic Rhinestones. Congrats to:
#57
Anonymous said…
LOVE your cards!! Can’t wait for tomorrow’s reveal.
MAJES
Please email me with your address, and I will drop the Basic Rhinestones in the mail to you! And a big thank-you to all of you who commented. If you didn’t win this week, don’t despair! I will be offering retired ribbon as a little blog gift next Wednesday during my next sneak peek. Who couldn’t use a couple of spools of Stampin’ Up! ribbon?
Please let me know what you think of today’s card by leaving me a comment. And remember, if you have a question about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…


Please Click Here to Order Stampin’ Up! 24/7!Stamp Sets: Greeting Card Kids (W 119887, C 120633), Be My Valentine (122045—Occsions Mini); Inks: Blush Blossom Stampin’ Write Marker (100037), So Saffron (105213), Rose Red (101778), Pretty in Pink (101301), Jet Black StazOn (101406), Soft Suede (115657); Designer Series Paper: Springtime Vintage (121782—Occasions Mini); Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Pretty in Pink (100459), Wild Wasabi (108641), Rose Red (102544); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit (117332), Pinking Hearts Border (117649), Small Heart Punch (117193), Sponge Dauber (102892); Glitz and Glam: Very Vanilla 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (117291), Victoria Crochet Trim (118481), Antique Brads (117273), Trinket Keys (121892—Occasions Mini), Basic Pearls (119247)

A Peek and a Prize


Here’s a small peek at the Pals Paper Arts card which I will be revealing in it’s entirety on Thursday. There’s texture, pearls, lace, watercoloring…all of those things I love in a card! I hope that you will like it. In the meantime, be sure to check out this week’s PPA Picks of the Week.
Last week I offered Basic Rhinestones as a little token for commenting. Since I did not get an address from last week’s winner, I will be offering them to one lucky person who leaves a comment on today’s PPA Peek. At 11:00 PM CST, I will randomly select a number using the random number generator from Random.org. I will post the winner’s name on Thursday. The winner will have until Noon CST Saturday to email me with an address. How easy is that? Basic Rhinestones will be winging their way to the winner’s home in time to decorate Valentines!

And speaking of Valentines, don’t forget to take advantage of the special Filled with Love Promotion.

Stampin’ Up! Filled with Love Bundle

Through January 24, 2011, get a FREE package of Bitty Buttons–a $4.95 value–when you purchase the Filled with Love Bundle. Also included is the Filled with Love Stamp Set (your choice of clear or wood) and the exclusive Love Patterns Designer Series Paper!

January Pals Blog Hop


Welcome to the January PALS HOP! This month, we are featuring Valentine themed projects for your inspiration! If you’ve hopped over from Nina Dee, I’m stop number 14 on the PALS HOP. I’m happy you hopped in! I’ll help you “hop along” from blog to blog where you’ll find great ideas for papercrafted creations from the Stampin’ Pretty Pals! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the PALS HOP LINE-UP below and you’ll be back on track!

1. Mike Funke
2. Mary Fish
3. Kylie Nicolosi
4. Martha Stewart
5. Joanna Munster
6. Melissa Ordelheide
7. Nicole Watt
8. Stephanie Uzee
9. Joan Norris
10. Carla Bazhenow
11. Melanie Collins
12. Dawn Gross
13. Nina Dee
14. Ann Schach
15. Sue Bendinsky
16. Gina Shaw
17. Barbara Chatzkel
18. Angela Richwine

Be prepared for a contrast in styles as I present two cards today! One is cute…one is classy, and both are easy! Enjoy!
Valentine in Blue

The Greeting Card Kids stamp set is so versatile! Bedecked in Baja Breeze, with a Basic Pearl oval frame, our little Valentine girl is ready to steal your heart! The simple, yet lovely, layout was inspired by a card I received from the talented LeAnne Pugliese, one of my design team friends from The Paper Players. This card also features Springtime Vintage paper and the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder…both from the Occasions Mini.

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:

  • Hand tinted! Give Designer Series Paper the subtle look of hand-tinting simply by using a Blender Pen and ink. In this case, a selection from Springtime Vintage was tinted with Pretty in Pink to coordinate with our little sweetie’s heart!
  • Frame it! The oval image mat, which was created with the Big Shot and the Ovals Originals Die, was adorned with Basic Pearls strips. How easy…how elegant!
  • Vintage lace! Old World charm is as easy as adding a snippet of Chantilly Crochet Trim to the Baja Breeze Seam Binding!
Hugs and Kisses

This card oozes sophistication, with its rich colors and classy design. The modern XOXO set from the Occasions Mini is combined with the always beautiful Always set.

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:

  • Emboss for effect! The Heart from the Always set was inked in VersaMark and stamped onto Cherry Cobbler card stock. Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder was applied and heat embossed.
  • Layers! XOXO was inked in Cherry Cobbler and stamped onto Very Vanilla. Mats of Cherry Cobbler and Basic Black allows the image to pop right off the card!
  • Layer your labels! Once again, the sentiment is accented by layering the Curly Label punch onto Cherry Cobbler and Basic Black labels which were cut horizontally and adhered to the original.
  • Glitz and Glam! A Basic Black Satin Bow adds a touch of elegance. Three Basic Pearls accent the heart!
I hope you enjoyed the contrast in styles! My husband selected the “Blue Girl” as his favorite, while Brady picked the “Red Heart”. I would love to know which of the two you liked the best. So please, settle the controversy in the Schach house…leave me a comment as to which one is your favorite! And remember, if you have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away!

Hop along for more inspiring ideas from Sue Bendinsky, stop number 15 on the January PALS HOP! Thanks for “hopping” by! Until next time…

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Valentine in Blue
Stamp Set: Greeting Card Kids (W 119887; C 120633); Inks: Jet Black StazOn (101406), So Saffron (105213), Baja Breeze (111833), Pretty in Pink (101301), Blush Blossom Stampin’ Write Marker (100037); Designer Series Paper: Springtime Vintage (121782—Occasions Mini); Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Baja Breeze (105120), Naturals Ivory (101849); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (121809); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247), Baja Breeze Seam Binding (122331—Occasions Mini), Chantilly Crochet Trim (118480)

Hugs and Kisses
Stamp Sets: XOXO (W 121909; C 121973), Always (113620); Inks: Cherry Cobbler (119669), VersaMark (102283), Jet Black StazOn (101406); Designer Series Paper: Love Letters (117162); Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Basic Black (121045); Tools: Heat Tool (100005), Curly Label Punch (119851); Glitz and Glam: Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109133), Basic Pearls (119247), Basic Black 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (117285)