We Have a Winner


Since today is the day in which I will reveal the “lucky” winner of the Stampin’ Schach blog candy, it is only fitting that I share with you this card, which features my favorite Textured Impressions Folder, “Perfect Polka Dots”, a Stampin’ Up! exclusive available from the Occasions Mini. The Go Green stamp set provides the perfect sentiment, while the Small Heart Punch creates a four-leaf-clover in the wink of an Irish eye! In a matter of minutes, you can create this clean and simple, KISSable card!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:

  • White space doesn’t have to be boring! Jazz it up with Mr. Big Shot and a Textured Impressions Folder. My folder du jour is Stampin’ Up!s Perfect Polka Dots. Clean, classy and sassy!
  • Who says hearts are only for Valentine’s Day? Not St. Patrick! Four Handsome Hunter hearts can be assembled to make a lucky clover in seconds. More of a shamrock person? Use three hearts instead. A 1/2″ Circle makes the perfect base on which to adhere the points of the hearts.
  • Need a stem in a hurry? Put those Paper Snips to work, and snip a scrap of Handsome Hunter. How easy is that!
  • Do the “Bling Thing”! A Clear Rhinestone Brad adds sparkle, while a snippet of Basic Black 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon adds whimsy and balance to the layout!
And the nice thing about this card…it truly can be made in a matter of minutes! And now, drum roll please…the winner of the Stampin’ Schach blog candy is:

jimlynn

I would like to thank all of you for the wonderful comments that you have left on my recent posts. Your support and advice were taken to heart. I also appreciate the emails that several of you have sent, asking how I am doing. Each day gets better, as we all knew it would. Time heals. I know that one day we will add a new member to our family, as none of us can imagine our life without a four-legged friend in it. And when we begin the search for another Boxer baby, I will share that journey with you. Missy would want that…

Did you know that you can earn Stampin’ Up! Sale-a-bration gifts on-line? Choose from over 80 free items with every $50 you spend. It’s so easy! Just CLICK HERE to visit my on-line Stampin’ Up! store! Or are you ready to take the plunge and become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator? You can become a member of the Schach Pack by taking advantage of Stampin’ Up!s current Starter Kit special. Not only will you receive all of the perks of being a demonstrator (including being able to purchase sneak peek items), you will also have access to a private blog. For more details CLICK HERE. Hobby or career? You are welcome!

Time to get stampin’! This afternoon I will be working on my next Pals Paper Arts challenge card. Stay tuned early next week for a sneak peek! In the meantime, there is still time to participate in this week’s KISS challenge. Check out the Pals Paper Arts Gallery for inspiration. So, before you go, let me know what you think about today’s St. Paddy’s card by leaving me a comment. And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards that I make, or the products that I use, please email me. Until next time…

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Stamp Set: Go Green (117074); Ink: Handsome Hunter (105215); Paper: Handsome Hunter (105122), Whisper White (100730), Basic Black (102851); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Stampin’ Up! Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder (117335), Small Heart Punch (117193—Occasions Mini), 1/2″ Circle Punch (104390); Glitz and Glam: Clear Rhinestone Brad (113144), Basic Black 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon (109027)

KISSable Kat for the PPA

Happy Thursday! It’s time to play at PPA! This week’s challenge is to make a “KISS” card. KISS is an acronym for Keep It Simple Sweetie. These types of cards feature white space, minimal layers, and fewer embellishments. I typically am not a clean and simple person, so this really was a challenge for me. It features the “C is for Cat” stamp set, which I earned through Sale-a-bration, and the delicious Basic Black 1-1/4″ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon. In case you are wondering about the significance of the Heart Epoxy Brad, this upcoming Saturday just happens to be National Love Your Pet Day. Now while there are those KISS purists who might argue that this is not KISSable because it has layers and embellishments, it is KISSable to me. My argument is that it does have a lot of white space, or in this case, Very Vanilla space! If it is KISSable to you, it is KISSable to the Pals Paper Arts Design Team! So please, do not hesitate to play along with us!

The Stampin’ Schach Tips:

  • When designing a KISS card, texture creates an obvious “Wow” factor. I just love the Stampin’ Up! exclusive Textured Impressions Folder, Perfect Polka Dots. It’s subdued dots do not overpower your design, but instead deliver an understated elegance.

  • Good things come in small packages! The Swirls Scribbles Sizzlits Die packs a visual punch that is hard to overlook.

  • Never underestimate the power of three! With this card, three colors (Real Red, Basic Black, Very Vanilla) are the perfect number. I have had several people email and ask how I know which color to use as an accent color. There are formulas that you can follow, but my best advice is to use what you think looks best. I happen to be an advocate of a coordinated look. Often my accent color will be the same as my card base, or in some situations I will look at a specific embellishment for guidance. (I knew that I wanted to use the Heart Epoxy Brad since this card was designed for National Love Your Pet Day. Therefore, I let the Real Red of the heart be my inspiration color for this card.)

  • Can you bling a KISS card? Of course! The red rhinestone, retrieved from a Red Circle Fire Brad, provides just the right accent for my KISSable Kat’s collar.
I hope that today’s tips and card have provided you with the inspiration to participate in this week’s PPA challenge. There is no one correct way to create a KISS card, so go for it! I love checking out your creations! And remember, leave your comment by 10:00 PM CST tonight to be eligible for my delicious Blog Candy. CLICK HERE to view the wonderful items I am giving away. I am so excited to be selecting the random winner and announcing the name on The Stampin’ Schach Saturday! Until next time…


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Stamp Set: C is for Cat (120210—Sale-a-bration or 115764—IBC); Ink: Basic Black (101179); Card Stock: Very Vanilla (100730), Real Red (102482), Basic Black (102851); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Stampin’ Up! Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder (117335—Ocassions Mini), Swirls Scribbles Sizzlits Die (113441), Scalloped Trim Corner Punch (118870—Occasions Mini), Scalloped Trim Border Punch (118402—Sale-a-bration); Glitz and Glam: Basic Black 1-1/4″ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (115615), Circle Fire Brads (109110), Real Red Epoxy Brads (117270—Occasions Mini)

PPA Sneak Peek


How about a little sneak peek of this week’s Pals Paper Arts card? Shhhh! Mum’s the word! I found it a challenge this week because it is not something that I would ordinarily create. But that is the purpose of a challenge…to force one to pursue a style or to use colors outside of his or her comfort zone. The entire card will be revealed Thursday at 5:00 AM CST. I used a stamp set which I earned through Sale-a-bration and 1-1/4″ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon. Believe it or not…I have used this size ribbon only once before. I don’t know why. I see other people use it, and I think to myself, “Wow! I really need to use this ribbon.” Does that ever happen to any of you?

Don’t forget that my Blog Candy celebration is coming to a close. At 10:00 PM CST on Thursday, February 18th, I will use a random number generator to select a winner from all of the comments left during this time span. The more you comment, the greater your chances of winning! The winner will be announced on The Stampin’ Schach on Saturday, February 20th. I can’t believe the outpouring of support that you have given me as we “Celebrate” together. And for those of you who have sent cards to me, I will be featuring them on The Stampin’ Schach within the next few weeks.

So, I will leave you today with this little snippet of a card…a taste of what will be revealed Thursday! As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me. Until next time…

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