Pals Paper Arts Sneak Peek


It’s Wednesday, and time for the traditional Pals Paper Arts sneak peek! I know that I have missed the past two Wednesdays, because of those rowdy Boxer Twins. Little Muffy is always into mischief, while brother Brody is a momma’s boy! There is never a dull moment in the Schach house with these two! However, we are finally starting to get into a routine, and hopefully I will be able to get back into posting daily again. I have found that Brody is also “Mother’s Little Helper”. Look how nicely he distressed this card for “Mom”:
I have no idea how he got this card into his possession, but we have a nice little rip, and several little indentations from sharp little puppy teeth! I will attempt to salvage what I can.
I will say that I like the rip…mine always look so contrived! This one looks so natural! Now if I can only get him to use the Color Spritzer and the Seven-Sided tool! Just imagine the possibilities!
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I indulged myself with this week’s PPA card. It’s not Christmas…it’s not Fall…it’s not Halloween! And even though it is not seasonal, I hope that you will enjoy the reveal on Thursday! Of course, in the meantime you can always check out this week’s Pals Paper Arts Picks. And thank you for bearing with me during this transition time with the Boxer Babies. Remember I am just an email away if you have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use. Until next time…

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A Vintage Snowman for The Paper Players


The Paper Players are hosting a “Recipe” Challenge this week! Your card or project needs to include the following ingredients:
  • Something Punched
  • A Sentiment
  • Designer Series Paper
Your card can include other things, too, but it MUST have these three listed ingredients. How fun is that! I hope that you will join us this week, as the sky is the limit on what your cards can contain! Of course, since my last two cards have been clean and simple, I decided to indulge in a little vintage fun! I hope that you enjoy my “vintage snowman”!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:

  • Distress! The Seven-Sided Tool from Stampin’ Up!’s Cutter Kit is perfect for ruffling up the edges of card stock. Follow this up with Soft Suede ink and a Sponge Dauber. A few Soft Suede “Water Spots” further age the image. (The Water Spots, from the French Foliage set, is one of my “go-to” stamps for creating an authentic vintage look!)

  • Tasteful Trim! The Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die creates a variety of trim and border shapes, such as the Large Scallops we see on today’s card. This particular border is perfect for adding a little Chantilly Lace and Basic Pearls for a touch of Victoriana!

  • Softly Tinted! This “Roly-Poly Snowman” from the Jolly Old Saint Nick set was inked in Early Espresso Craft Ink and heat embossed with Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder. To enhance the vintage feel, I elected to “fade” the colors. I used a Blender Pen and the following inks: Early Espresso (hat), Cherry Cobbler (scarf), Always Artichoke (mittens), More Mustard (hat band).

  • The Finishing Touches! Dazzling Diamonds enhance the snow. A Cherry Cobbler Button, Vintage Trinket Safety Pin, Hemp Twine, and a Tiny Tag add interest and a “pop” of color!
As always, please let me know what you think of today’s card by leaving me a comment! And remember, if you have any questions about the techniques that I use or any of the cards that I make, don’t hesitate to email me! Until next time…

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Stamps: Jolly Old Saint Nick (W 121711; C 121321—Holiday Mini), Bright Christmas (W 121678; C 121318—Holiday Mini); French Foliage (W 120845, C 121166); Fundamental Phrases (114968); Inks: Early Espresso (119670), Soft Suede (115657), More Mustard (103162), Cherry Cobbler (119669), Always Artichoke (105219), Basic Gray (109120); Designer Series Paper: Deck the Halls (120810—Holiday Mini); Card Stock: Crumb Cake (120953), Very Vanilla (101650), Early Espresso (119686); Tools: Heat Tool (100005), Big Shot (113439), Jewelry Tag Punch (117190), Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die (120893—Holiday Mini), Blender Pens (102845), Sponge Dauber (102892), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Cutter Kit (106958); Glitz and Glam: Chantilly Lace Trim (118480), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (102023), Hemp Twine (100982), Basic Pearls (119247), Deck the Halls Big Designer Buttons (121002), Vintage Trinkets (118764), Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109130)

Pearls and Swirls for the PPA


It’s time for this week’s Pals Paper Arts challenge…Clean and Simple “Bring on the Bling”! Let it sparkle – let it shine! Accessorize with rhinestones, beads, pearls or anything sparkly! Although diamonds are a girl’s best friend, I myself preferred Stampin’ Up!’s Basic Pearls for this quick and easy card featuring the“Tree” image from Snow Swirled. Gold embossing and Brushed Gold card stock add even more shine. So, won’t you join the Pals this week, and “Bling it On”?
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
  • Use the “Buddy System”! When embossing, avoid those “messy flecks” by using the Embossing Buddy! Simply rub the Embossing Buddy across the paper to reduce static. Not only do I use it before heat embossing, I use it before applying glitter, too!
  • Layer the Labels! I actually punched three Decorative Labels…two from Brushed Gold card stock and one from Early Espresso. I cut one Brushed Gold label in half vertically and the other in half horizontally. These were then adhered to the top and bottom borders and to the left and right borders of the Early Espresso label.
  • Tasteful Trim! This border shape was created by zipping the Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die through the Big Shot with Early Espresso card stock.
  • Pile on the Pearls! The gold embossed tree has been decorated with Basic Pearls, as is the sentiment. And doesn’t the border look fabulous with a heaping helping of pearls, too! The result…elegant and classy!
I hope that you enjoyed today’s card! It was refreshing to create something clean and simple. I hope that you are up for this week’s challenge. I know that I will be looking forward to what you create. So…Bring on the Bling!

And in case you have wondered where I have been this week…keeping up with the kids is taking it’s toll on this Mom of Boxer Twins! And as you can see, the babies are all tuckered out after a wild afternoon of puppy play…Boxer style! And yes, that is Brody’s little pink tongue sticking out!

Remember, your comments are important to me, so let me know what you think about today’s attempt at clean and simple. Plus, if you have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an EMAIL away! Until next time…


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Stamp Set: Snow Swirled (111690); Ink: VersaMark (102283), Early Espresso (119670); Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Brushed Gold (102935), Early Espresso (119686); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die (120893—Holiday Mini), Decorative Label Punch (120907—Holiday Mini), Heat Tool (100005), Embossing Buddy (103083), Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109129); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247)