Halloween Hop Peek and a Muffy the Boxer Video


What could be more fun on a Monday than a peek at one of the projects I created for the Pals’ Halloween Hop, which starts tomorrow, AND a “Muffy the Boxer” video! I actually created two cards for the hop…one which can be created in literally minutes and a second which features a Zindorf-style brayered card. For your reference, I have included a list of hoppers at the end of this post. I hope that you will join us tomorrow!

Happy Fifth Week Birthday, “Muffy the Boxer”!

“Muffy the Boxer” turns five weeks old today! Needless to say, we are anxiously awaiting the day we can bring her home. As you can see from the video, she is starting to show that lovable Boxer personality. While her littermates behaved wonderfully during their videos, Muffy wanted to get off the chair, as well as “mouth” her breeder. It looks as if she is developing a “diva” attitude, even at this tender age!

If everything goes as planned, Muffy will someday be a Canine Good Citizen and possibly a therapy dog. Time will tell! In the meantime, our first hurdle to jump when she arrives at her forever home will be…potty training!


Tuesday’s HALLOWEEN HOP LINE-UP:

1. Ann Schach
2. Diana Caho
3. Joanna Munster
4. Melanie Collins
5. Stephanie Uzee
6. Linda Callahan
7. Carla Bazhenow
8. Pam Giudici
9. Kris Kilcoyne
10. Mary Fish
11. Barbara Furlong
12. Angela Richwine
13. Gina Shaw
14. LeAnn Slater
15. Jason Casper
16. Tracy Cowee
17. Kylie Nicolosi
18. Margaret Moody

Remember, if you have any questions about cards, techniques, becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator or Stampin’ Up! products, don’t hesitate to email me. See you on Tuesday! Until then…


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A Fall Wreath


It’s Sunday and time to reveal my Paper Players inspiration card. This week we are hosting a color challenge highlighting the beautiful, rich colors of fall: Old Olive, More Mustard, Cajun Craze and Early Espresso. If you do not have these colors, feel free to substitute with colors of similar hue. What is important is that you join us and have fun! I can’t wait to see what you create!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:

  • Coordination is key! When working with multiple patterns, look for colors and textures that coordinate. Stampin’ Up!’s Autumn Spice Specialty Designer Series Paper is a perfect example with its fall designs and colors!

  • Stamp on pattern paper for a delightful change! Here the sentiment from Day of Gratitude is stamped directly onto a piece of More Mustard paper from the Autumn Spice Collection.

  • Layer upon layers for dimension! The sentiment is punched using the Decorative Label Punch, and then layered upon Cajun Craze and Early Espresso. Leaves are layered upon leaves! Ribbon is layered upon ribbon! Each layer adds depth and visual interest.

  • Distress and spritz! The Color Spritzer Tool and Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker instantly ages and warms the design, as does the sponging around the edges of the layers and leaves.

  • Crazy about Cajun Craze? Create Cajun Craze grosgrain ribbon by tinting Very Vanilla ribbon with Cajun Craze Ink and a Sponge Dauber…or a Cajun Craze Stampin’ Write Marker.

  • A touch of the unexpected! Instead of buttons and twine, try Basic Pearls!
The leaves used on this card were watercolored using Blender Pens and ink. I have been asked many times how I create my watercolored images. I hope that this tutorial helps. I will apologize for the fact that it is in two parts. You will learn why as you watch. And don’t expect any fancy bells and whistles…I haven’t learned how to edit yet! So enjoy these tutorials in all of their unedited glory!

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! And please, won’t you leave me a comment before you go? Until next time…

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Stamp Sets: Autumn Splendor (116503), Day of Gratitude (W 120835; C 121148); Inks: Old Olive (102277), More Mustard (103162), Cajun Craze (119671), Early Espresso (119670), Soft Suede (115657), Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker (119680), Crumb Cake Stampin’ Write Marker (120967), Old Olive Stampin’ Write Marker (100079), Cajun Craze Stampin’ Write Marker (119678); Designer Series Paper: Autumn Spice (120808—Holiday Mini); Card Stock: Early Espresso (119686), Cajun Craze(119684); Tools: Decorative Label Punch (120907—Holiday Mini), Paper Snips (103579), Sponge Dauber (102892), Blender Pens (102845), Color Spritzer Tool (107066); Glitz and Glam: Old Olive 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon (119256), Very Vanilla 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon (109055), Basic Pearls (119247)

A Sneak Peek for The Paper Players

The Paper Players have a wonderful challenge scheduled for tomorrow! And to pique your interest I am treating you to a sneak peek at my Design Team inspiration card. It’s distressed! It’s watercolored! It’s been spritzed! It’s everything I love to do! Plus, I will be sharing my first video tutorial … Watercoloring with Blender Pens! So please join me on Sunday when the challenge goes live!

In the mood for a challenge right now? Don’t forget Pals Paper Arts awesome color challenge. You have until Noon CST Tuesday to link your Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron and Old Olive creations. You could be one of the next Pals Artist Picks!
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Thanks for stopping by today and taking a look at my Paper Player Preview! I hope that you will join me tomorrow for the reveal and tutorial! Remember, your comments and questions are important to me! Until next time…