Royally Crazy 4 Colour Q Challenges


How’s that for a title? This little card happens to meet the criteria for three challenges: Colour Q Challenge #14, which was to use Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Regal Rose, Kiwi Kiss, and White; Stampin‘ Royalty Challenge #1, a birthday theme; and Crazy 4 Challenges, a birthday theme also! I did substitute Old Olive for Kiwi Kiss, since I like to use current Stampin‘ Up! products in the cards that I make. Plus, I wanted to stay relatively simple since this week is a huge one for the Pals! Tuesday will mark the debut of our first blog hop of 2010. Make certain to mark your calendars as the Pals get ready to show off their paper crafting skills with inspirational ideas for Valentine’s Day using Stampin‘ Up! products! We will be showcasing all that Stampin‘ Up! has to offer—from rubber stamps to designer paper, embellishments and more! Mark your calendar now. You don’t want to miss out! I will include a list of participants at the end of today’s post! But first, let me give you the details of my “Royally Crazy 4 Colour Q Challenge” card!

The Stampin‘ Schach Tips:

  • “Dot it up!” Whisper White was passed through the Big Shot with the new Stampin‘ Up! Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder. This folder is one of my favorite products from the new Occasions Mini catalog! It’s a quick and easy way to add detail.

  • “Punch it up!” Have you been practicing with your Scallop Trim Border and Corner Punches? As I have said before, practice makes perfect. A 4-1/4″ Rich Razzleberry square was transformed in a matter of minutes. Simply punch all four corners first, then line up and punch the edges!

  • “Pop it up!” Stampin‘ Dimensionals are used to pop up the “Flowers” from Vintage Vogue, as well as the “happy birthday” sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes. And they become even more eye-popping by distressing their edges with Rich Razzleberry ink.

  • “Bling it up!” Circle Ice Rhinestone Brads add sparkle to the floral centers. Of course you can never go wrong with a snippet of Regal Rose 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon!

Today’s card was certainly a challenge! Working in the Regal Rose was more difficult than I would have imagined. I tried several different designer series papers, and finally decided to keep it simple with card stock only. Sometimes, less is more! However, it does feature several products from the Occasions Mini: Scallop Trim Corner Punch, SU! Polka Dot Textured Impressions Folder, and the Vintage Vogue stamp set. The Scallop Trim Border Punch is available from the Sale-A-Bration brochure with a $50 order. Place your order with me today!

Of course, Sale-A-Bration is the perfect time to sign up as a member of my Stampin‘ Up! team, The Schach Pack. Click Here for more details on how you can become a Stampin‘ Up! demonstrator.

Check out these talented Pals who will be joining me on Tuesday for our first hop of 2010!

1. Kalshelia Lloyd — Stampin‘ Fabulousity
2. Ann Schach — The Stampin‘ Schach
3. Margaret Moody — Margaret Moody
4. Debbie Pierce — Stampin‘ Sunshine
5. Carla Bazhenow — Carla’s Scraps
6. Mary Fish — Stampin‘ Pretty
7. Kim Lampone — Stamp, scrap, get kreative
8. Gina Shaw — Cards by Gina
9. Regina Mangum — The Stampin‘ Bean
10. Lourdes Torres — Cozy Crafty Corner
11. Kris Kilcoyne — Kween Bee Kreations
12. Liz Hughes — DIY Paper Creations
13. Melanie Collins — Oops a Daisy
14. Mike Funke — Stampin-Style
15. Anne Beale Yancey — Mukibug
16. Martha Stewart — Seasons of Stamping
17. Jason Casper — Stampin‘ Dad

In closing, your comments are very important to me, so please, will you leave me a comment before you go? And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I make, or the techniques that I use, don’t hesitate to email me! Until next time…

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Stamp Sets: Vintage Vogue (W 117690, C 118598—Occasions Mini), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370); Inks: Orchid Opulence (101859), Regal Rose (105211), Rich Razzleberry (115658); Paper: Old Olive textured (108697—Earth Elements Assorted), Rich Razzleberry (115316), Whisper White (100730); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impression Folder (117335—Occasions Mini), Scallop Trim Corner Punch (118870—Occasions Mini), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402—Sale-A-Bration), Small Oval Punch (107304), Corner Rounder (109047), Sponge Dauber (102892), Stampin‘ Dimensionals (104430); Glitz and Glam: Regal Rose 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon (109056), Circle Ice Brads (109111)

My First PDCC Challenge

I have discovered a wonderful challenge blog, The Play Date Cafe. Don’t you just love the name? This week was a color challenge to use gold, silver, black and white. Participants are encouraged to “dig out those metallics, silver and gold, and make it shine. Add some black and white for basics and go wild!” Since I love the metallics, I just had to play along! Plus, I got a chance to use my Groom Designer Series Paper and two of the Occasion Mini stamp sets, I {Heart} Hearts and Fine Flourish. Black and Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powders add extra shine and sparkle to this card, which is surprisingly quick and easy to make!

The Stampin’ Schach Tips:

  • Emboss with gloss! Since this challenge was specifically asking for glitz and shine, I pulled out the Glossy White card stock, inked up the new Fine Flourishes stamp with VersaMark, and heat embossed with Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder. It’s “shinetastic”!
  • Back in Black! The shine returns with Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder on the “Flourish” heart from I {Heart} Hearts.
  • Finish it off with a “Bow-dacious” bow! Whisper White Organza ribbon does the trick for this challenge. Although there are many templates available for making the perfect bow and dozens of video tutorials on how to use them, I just wrap mine around a piece of cardboard that has a slit in it. It is a little trick that I learned from my mother many years ago. It isn’t pretty but it gets the job done! And it was the perfect use for the cardboard that came with my Stampin’ Rewards certificate! A tutorial is in the works.

It’s time for Another Pals Holiday Hop!

A group of talented Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators are ready to show off their paper crafting skills with inspirational ideas for Valentine’s Day using Stampin’ Up! products! Join us on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 5:00 AM CST for a Holiday Hop as we showcase all that Stampin’ Up! has to offer—from rubber stamps, designer paper, embellishments and more! Mark your calendar now. You don’t want to miss out! Watch for the list of participants in Sunday’s post.

Remember that your comments are important to me. So please, won’t you leave me a comment before you go? And if you have any questions about the techniques that I use or the cards that I make, do not hesitate to email me. Until next time…
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Stamp Set: I {Heart} Hearts (W 117010; C 118571—Occasions Mini), Fine Flourish (115709—Occasions Mini); Inks: VersaMark (102283); Designer Series Paper: Groom Specialty Paper (116478); Paper: Brushed Gold (102935), Glossy White (102599); Tools: Heat Tool (100005); Glitz and Glam: Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109133), Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109131), Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319)

Peace Within for PPA 24

It has been a long time since I have inked up A Peace Within. Fall and Christmas stamp sets have occupied my stamping time for the past few months. So when I saw Pal Margaret Moody’s classic sketch for this week’s Pals Paper Arts challenge, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to use the “Basket” image from this set. The Pinking Hearts Border Punch from the Occasions Mini catalog adds interest, as does the Perfect Polka Dots textured image mat. I opted to go without a sentiment, adding an elegant Chocolate Chip satin bow!

The Stampin‘ Schach Tips:

  • Let your creativity shine! This lovely Designer Series Paper, from the Thoroughly Modern collection has a subtle sheen that pairs perfectly with Brushed Gold card stock and the new Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon. What did I ever do before I discovered Brushed Gold card stock? It’s not just for Christmas!

  • Highlight design elements with a shot of color! Rose Red accentuates the adorable Pinking Hearts Border Punch.

  • Depth and dimension! Sahara Sand is the perfect color choice to shadow your water-colored images. Of course, even more depth is achieved by elevating the image mat with Stampin‘ Dimensionals, thus making the basket image the focal point of this card.
Great cards begin with great sketches, so I encourage you to head on over to the Pals Paper Arts site and check out the wonderful cards created by my colleagues on the Design Team. You will not be disappointed! Remember, I love your comments, so let me know what you think about today’s card. As always, if you have any questions about any of the techniques or products that I have used in creating today’s card, don’t hesitate to email me. Until next time…

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Stamp Set: Peace Within (114312); Inks: Basic Brown (104315), Sahara Sand (105208), Close to Cocoa (103139), Creamy Caramel (103220), Always Artichoke (105219), Old Olive (102227), Summer Sun (100537), Pretty in Pink (101301), Lovely Lilac (102874); Designer Series Paper: Thoroughly Modern (115673); Paper: Chocolate Chip (102128), Brushed Gold (102935), Very Vanilla (101650); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Stampin’ Up! Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder (117335—Occasions Mini), Pinking Hearts Border Punch (117649—Occasions Mini), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Blender Pens (102845); Glitz and Glam: Chocolate Chip 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (117287)