Here’s a little peek at this week’s Pals Paper Arts challenge card. I can tell you that it features two new items from the Summer Mini Catalog and a color which will be retiring! Join me when the challenge goes live at 5:00 AM CST Thursday.

Do you need a Summer Mini so that you can examine the upcoming releases more closely? I would love to send you one in tomorrow’s mail! And if you would like to be able to take advantage of several demonstrator perks, ask me about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. Take advantage of demonstrator benefits and discounts while earning extra income. Like me, you can indulge in your creative side while sharing your passion with others. And if you join my downline, The Schach Pack, as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator before May 31, you will receive two FREE technique DVDs courtesy of Stampin’ Up! Very importantly, I will mentor you every step of the way! For more information, Click Here! What are you waiting for? Until next time…

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Sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand words, especially when it comes to Stampin’ Up!’s “Color Renovation”! What better way to compare the scrumptious Cherry Cobbler to Real Red than by comparing two identical cards? These quick and easy little cuties are 4-1/4″ by 4-1/4″ square. Since the focus is on the difference between these two shades of red, I wanted the card to be simple and not distracting. For those of you who are regular readers of The Stampin’ Schach, you know that “simple” is very difficult for me to do. As you can tell, Cherry Cobbler is a deep, rich red which I am so looking forward to using this holiday season. And you know what? I would never have guessed that Real Red would look so “anemic” (for lack of a better descriptor) when placed next to it!

Below is the Cherry Cobbler version…Yummy!

While this one is created with Real Red…

The Stampin’ Schach Tips:

• Dust off that Big Shot! A four-inch square of “Red” card stock was zipped through the Big Shot using Stampin’ Up!’s Perfect Polka Dot Textured Impressions Folder, as was a “Red” Extra Large Fancy Flower and a 1″ Circle punched from Whisper White. A 2-1/2″ square of Whisper White, with one corner rounded, was zipped through the Big Shot with the Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder, which will be available in the Summer Mini.
• Even little cards deserve a little lovin’! A Clear Button with Hemp Twine and Whisper White 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon add a little “sweetness”! Notice how the button is backed up by an embossed Whisper White circle?

I can hardly wait for the new colors to be released. I really do believe that they will fill a niche in the Stampin’ Up! color palette! What do you think about the new Cherry Cobbler? Just leave me comment and let me know. And if you have any questions about today’s card, don’t hesitate to email me!

Do you feel passionate about stamping and want to share that passion with others? Have you thought about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator? Then what are you waiting for? I would love to mentor you as a member of my group, The Schach Pack! For more details about how you can join my downline, Email Me or Click Here! Until next time…

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Stamp Set: Pendant Park (115456); Inks: Jet Black StazOn (101406); Card Stock: Barely Banana (102701), Real Red (102482), Whisper White (100730), Cherry Cobber (Coming this Summer); Tools: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335—Occasions Mini), Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976—Summer Mini), Big Shot (113439); Glitz and Glam: Clear Buttons (105447), Hemp Twine (100982), Whisper White 1/4″ Grograin Ribbon (109070)

One of the new products being offered in the new Summer Mini catalog is “Smooch Spritz”. Offered in four colors, these are pearlized accent sprays that come in ready-to-use spray applicators. You can see the difference it imparts on this wedding card featuring the new stamp set, Blissful Bride, also available in a few short weeks. Below is the same card without Vanilla Shimmer Smooch:

There is no doubt in my mind that I will be “smooching” a lot this summer! And let us also bid a fond farewell to two of the colors that are slated for retirement as part of Stampin’ Up!’s “Color Renovation”, Pale Plum and Orchid Opulence. If you are a fan of these colors, be sure to stock up today!

The Stampin’ Schach Tips:

• Feel like playing a little “Project Runway”? I did! I felt like a “designer” as I selected “material” from which to paper piece the gown’s train and sash. I decided on the “Swirls” pattern from the Bridesmaid Designer Paper collection and Pale Plum. I could almost hear Tim Gunn in the background encouraging me to “Make it work!”
• Be a Hot Shot with your Big Shot! Zip that Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder through the Big Shot with Pale Plum card stock for tactile interest!
• Punch it up! The cute little flower on the sash is from the new Itty Bitty Shapes Punch set available in the Summer Mini. Isn’t it sweet?
• Glitz and Glam! Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz is a quick and easy way to add instant sparkle to your projects. Whisper White Organza Ribbon and Lilac Circle Ice Brads add the perfect bling!

Carla Bazhenow Carlas-Scraps

Kim Lampone Stamp, Scrap & Get Kreative

Kris Kilcoyne Kween Bee Kreations

Linda Callahan Stampin’ Seasons

Gina Shaw Cards by Gina

Regina Mangum The Stampin’ Bean

Mike Funke Stampin-Style

Patti MacLeith Papercrafts by Patti

Martha Stewart Seasons of Stamping

Margaret Moody Margaret Moody

I hope that you enjoyed today’s card, and I will be interested in finding out if you prefer the smooched or unsmooched version! Remember, your comments are very important to me, so let me know what you think! 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…

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Stamp Set: Blissful Bride (C 120036, W 118527—Summer Mini); Ink: Basic Gray (109120), Pale Plum (102732); Designer Paper: Bridesmaid (116479); Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Pale Plum (101658), Orchid Opulence (100969); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder (117335—Occasions Mini), Scallop Trim Border Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch (118309—Summer Mini); Glitz and Glam: Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319), Circle Ice Brads (109111), Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz (118772—Summer Mini)