May Happiness Touch Your Life and a Muffy Video


I have had such a hectic weekend! Adding to my stress is the fact that my husband is having oral surgery this morning. Arghhh! Plus, I didn’t get any stamping done, so now I am behind. Luckily, I still have a card that I can share from my Dirty Dozen “How Does Your Garden Grow?” Gallery and a new “Muffy the Boxer” video. Enjoy “May Happiness Touch Your Life”!


The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:

  • A stitch in time! For a unique twist, try a blanket stitch to set off your sentiment! I simply paper pierced around this sentiment, from Herb Expressions, using the Template in the Mat Pack. I then used Linen Thread for the stitching.
  • Butterflies and blooms! What sets off a few roses and lilies better than blue butterflies for an unexpected “pop” of color! And making those butterflies is so easy with the Beautiful Wings Embosslits and Big Shot. Hint: Want to update this look? Add a few Basic Pearls...you will be surprised at how they compliment the “country style” of this card.
  • Spritz and smooch! Log Cabin Smooch Spritz adds a realistic touch to the lilies made from the 5-Petal Flower Punch. A few speckles were added to the sentiment with the Color Spritzer Tool and a Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write Marker.

I had plans to create a card with one of my new Holiday Mini sets this weekend to post today. But, I know that we have all been in the same position before where life gets in the way of stampin’! So please…forgive me!

Muffy the Boxer at Seven Weeks

This is the last video that I will receive before we bring Muffy the Boxer home. This was not a good day for little Muffy, as she was giving her breeder fits. She did not want to stay in the chair…nor did she want to show off her pretty face. She is Boxer through and through! And those of you out there that are Boxer lovers will recognize those Boxer traits that are emerging already…including boxing with her front paws. In the words of her breeder, “she is a little wild puppy girl!” But she assured me that Muffy is “very loving” and that I will “have lots of fun with her.”

Coming Up This Week:

  • Tuesday…Blog Candy
  • Wednesday…PPA Sneak Peek
  • Thursday…PPA Card with Bow Tutorial

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I hope that you enjoyed today’s card! Please leave me a comment to let me know what you think. And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I make or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…


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Stamp Set: Herb Expressions (113224); Inks: Chocolate Chip (100908), Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write Marker (100071); Card Stock: Chocolate Chip (102128), Very Vanilla (101650); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976), Top Note Die (113463), Beautiful Wings Embosslit (118138), Extra Large Flower Punch (118073), 5-Petal Flower Punch (119880), Color Spritzer Tool (107066); Glitz and Glam: Very Vanilla 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon (109026), Log Cabin Smooch Spritz (119921), Linen Thread (104199)

Pretty in Pink Polka Dots for The Paper Players


The Paper Players challenge this week is an inspiration challenge featuring this adorable inspiration photo selected by the ever-so-talented LeAnne Pugliese. Isn’t this just too cute? LeAnne’s daughter recently gave birth to an adorable baby girl, so it is no wonder she has been

looking at girly-girl things! Of course, when I first saw this picture I saw spots before my eyes…Pretty in Pink ones that is! Enjoy today’s quick and easy “Pretty in Pink Polka Dots” baby card!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:

  • Punch a bunch! The 1″ Circle Punch was used to create polka dots from textured Pretty in Pink card stock. These were then randomly adhered to textured Early Espresso card stock. Remember to extend several circles over the edges and trim!
  • Accentuate! To keep the sentiment from disappearing into the background, I used Pink Pirouette card stock for slight contrast. An Early Espresso “Giraffe” from Fox and Friends also draws the eye to “baby” from A Word for You. I love this set because of its versatility. It’s so easy to ink up just part of the phrase with a Stampin’ Write Marker!
  • Glitz and Glam! One of the elements of the inspiration picture which jumped right out at me was the beautiful bow! I created my double bow from Pretty in Pink 5/8″ Satin Ribbon. And of course, what Giraffe doesn’t deserve a few Basic Pearls!
Fun and quick, with a modern edge to it? What do you think? Please let me know by leaving me a comment before you go!
Questions and Answers:
  • Need a tutorial on how to make the beautiful roses on this card from yesterday’s post? Julie Williams at Simi Stamper has a wonderful tutorial. Just click here.
  • How do I make my bows, and will I make a tutorial on how to make them? I think I could manage that. But give me a few days…I have to wait until my husband is at work and all is quiet in the house! Plus, I need to get a new tripod so that I can film at a different angle. I am still new at making video tutorials, and I know that my first efforts have been horrendous. However, I am trying to learn from my mistakes!
  • When will Muffy the Boxer arrive at the Schach house? She will turn 8 weeks old on October 4th, so it should be around that time. We are indeed getting anxious!
And remember, if you have questions about the cards that I make or the techniques that I use, don’t hesitate to ask. I am only an email away! Until next time…
Stamp Sets: A Word for You (W 117032, C 120528), Fox and Friends (W 117020, C 118565); Ink: Early Espresso (119670), Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker (119680); Card Stock: Pretty in Pink textured (119937), Early Espresso textured (119691), Pink Pirouette (111351); Tools: 1-3/8″ x 5/8″ Oval Punch (119863), Scalloped Oval Punch (119856), 1/3/4″ x 7/8″ Oval (119855); Glitz and Glam: Pretty in Pink 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (117289), Basic Pearls (119247)

A Rose, a RAK and a Rodent


Today I am sharing another card from my Dirty Dozen “How Does Your Garden Grow” gallery. Each month we were asked to select a favorite from the cards that we uploaded, and this was mine. I hope that you like it also! Oh! And for fun, how about a RAK and a rodent, too!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:

  • Faux Toile! The “Floral” image from Elements of Style was randomly stamped in Bravo Burgundy onto Very Vanilla to create the illusion of toile. It was “faux” easy!
  • Texture! Try stamping your own Designer Paper and then zipping it through the Big Shot with your favorite embossing folder. For this card I used the Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.
  • A rose by any other name! These Bravo Burgundy paper roses look fabulous, and are relatively easy to make using the Fancy Flower punch! The edges were frosted with Very Vanilla ink to add depth. Another option..Smooch Spritz for a little shimmer and glimmer!
Interested in seeing more cards made with these stamp sets? I do have a search option available on my right sidebar!
I do want to share another card with you today, from one of little Miss Muffy the Boxer’s “Puppy Godmothers”, the talented Carla Bazhenow! Carla not only sent a card, but is already spoiling Muffy with new toys! Those of you who are familiar with Boxers know they LOVE their toys…so Godmother Carla is going to be a big hit with her “godpuppy”!
Isn’t this card just too cute? And the inside is typical Carla…just as pretty as the outside. You can see more of Carla’s amazing work at Carla’s Scraps.
And finally, the rodent part of today’s post! I happened to walk past the kitchen window Wednesday morning and did a double take. There, sitting on the head of one of my concrete lawn ornaments, was a ground squirrel. He looked so adorable, that I just had to snap a few pictures. I will apologize for the clarity. It was rainy and overcast, and the pictures were taken through both glass and screen wire. But I think that they will still bring a smile to your face!


I hope that today’s post has brought a smile to your face and has also provided you with a tip or two. As always, I love reading your comments. They are important to me. And of course, if you have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, don’t hesitate to email me! Until next time…


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Stamp Set: Elements of Style (W 118611; C 120045), Sincere Salutations (115068); Inks: Bravo Burgundy (105214), Night of Navy (102977), Very Vanilla (104308); Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Night of Navy (100867), Bravo Burgundy (105123); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119976), Corner Rounder (119871), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Fancy Flower Punch (118073); Glitz and Glam: 1/4″ Grosgrain Night of Navy Ribbon (109036), Pretties Kit (retired)