Professionally Printed Digital Dasher

My professionally printed My Digital Studio “Dasher Card” arrived in the mail today. I had been looking forward to its arrival, so it was with anticipation that I eagerly zipped open the envelope and pulled it from its safe haven. There it was, pristine and beautiful! Since I wanted to share it with my husband, I placed it back into the cardboard shipping envelope. Awaiting his arrival from work, I placed the envelope on top of an accent table in my living room and went about my usual “I-am-home-from-work” routine. And what happened next was like a scene from a horror movie…

While the prim and proper school teacher was checking her email, oblivious to what was happening, danger lurked in the next room. Moving stealthily on four paws, butt wiggling in anticipation of the kill, lurked…Missy the Boxer! Up to the table she crept, and with great speedy-speed, she snatched the envelope…and what ensued became a game of cat and mouse. (Or should I say a game of “mom” and dog?) A carob chip doggie cookie and five minutes later, the envelope was back safely in my hands, with a few tooth dents and a bent side. But in true mother fashion, I simply ironed it! It’s a little worse for the wear, but not too bad. As for Missy, she was playing one of her favorite games…”Hide the Treat”. In this game, I hide a treat in an empty box, and she tears it open. I guess in her Boxer mind, the cardboard envelope was a box!
What you are viewing today is a digitally created Dasher card which was professionally printed through the Stampin’ Up! sanctioned print services. Boy was that ever easy! Just a couple of clicks, and it was uploaded and paid for! For comparison purposes, here is the digital card, sans bending and toothmarks:

I know that this is a “busy” card, but I wanted to show off a variety of techniques. I added ribbon, a bow, a matted text box, a snowflake punch and a brad. While the bottom of the card uses Designer Series Paper, the top of the card is card stock which I “stamped” with snowflakes. If I want to “hybridize” this card, I can easily add a Real Red brad! How cool would that be?

I hope that you enjoyed your journey into “Digital Card Land”. It was fun to play with layouts and colors while conserving my resources. And if you do not have your copy of My Digital Studio, there is still time to take advantage of my MDS special. I am offering an exclusive Stampin’ Schach offer for customers who purchase My Digital Studio through me. Once I receive notification of your My Digital Studio purchase, I will send you a Stampin’ Schach Gift Certificate in the amount of $20 to use on a future purchase from The Stampin’ Schach. (Gift certificate must be redeemed by December 30th and is redeemable only through Ann Schach-The Stampin’ Schach. Redemption details will be included with your gift certificate.) Click Here to order My Digital Studio (118108—$79.95). But hurry, this offer expires Midnight, October 31st (Central Time)!

So, let me know what you think of today’s Digital Dancer! You know that I really appreciate your comments. They help me improve my card making. And remember, I am always willing to answer your questions about any card I make or technique that I use! Until next time…


In the Pink for the PPA


Thursday always marks the arrival of a new Pals Paper Arts challenge. However, today’s challenge is different. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and this year marks the 25th anniversary of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month coalition. Their official web site offers a variety of resources to women, including mammography center and cancer hospital locators, support organizations, event listings, and recipes for breast cancer patients. In light of this, the Pals Paper Arts Design Team is dedicating this challenge to the courageous women who are currently battling this disease, including our own Design Team Pal Kris Kilcoyne’s mother, Karol Harris. We are challenging you to “Think Pink”. Our only criteria is that your project features Pink! And one lucky participant will be randomly chosen from all of the eligible PPA14 entries to receive an “In the Pink” Prize Package valued at OVER $100!

The Stampin’ Schach Tips:
  • “I’ll get you, my pretties!” What better way to frame a mat than with halfback pearls from the Pretties Kit? Just a drop of Crystal Effects adheres them into position with a minimum of fuss!
  • Ooo-la-la! The shimmery “Ribbon of Hope” was achieved simply by using Micro Beads and Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive. The key to this brilliant image was to use a slightly darker pink ink, in this case Regal Rose. This way, the color does not become too subtle by the application of the Micro Beads!
  • Are you in to “Designer Labels”? Create your own with the…Designer Label Punch! Simply punch, cut into halves, and layer. The Modern Label Punch provides the perfect back drop, and the perfect place to add more halfback pearls.
  • Consider the total package! The sentiment from Peace Within, with its 1920’s-style font, pairs perfectly with textured Pretty in Pink and textured Going Gray, two colors from the era. The pearls and Eyelet Border Punch are made for each other. And, what better way to tie the entire card together than with an embossed background using the Quilted Diamond Texturz Plate, from the Stampin’ Up! Perfect Details collection!
I know that you are anxious to hop on over to the PPA challenge site to view the other fabulous inspiration cards and the prize package. But first, don’t forget that I do appreciate your comments! So please, leave me a comment before you go…let me know what you thought about today’s card. And remember, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me. Until next time…

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Stamp Sets: Ribbon of Hope (115552), Peace Within (114312); Ink: Going Gray (103274), Regal Rose (105211); Card Stock: Whisper White (100730), Pretty in Pink textured (108695—Soft Subtles assorted), Going Gray textured (108693—Neutrals assorted); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Ovals Originals die (114525),Stampin’ Up! Perfect Details Texturz Plate (115962), Standard Texturz Impressions Pad (114614), Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber (114615), Modern Label Punch (116630), Designer Punch (107590), Eyelet Border Punch (113692); Embellishments: Pretties Kit (109114), Micro Beads (104266), Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon (109067); Other: Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive (110755)

Bravo and Good Cheer


It’s challenge time again at Scrapmaster’s Paradise Color Combos! You know me…I am a pushover for a fun challenge, and the SPCC challenge is becoming a favorite of mine. This week the challenge was to use Bravo Burgundy, Ruby Red, and Creamy Caramel.

I must say that this was truly a challenge for me, especially in incorporating the Bravo Burgundy and Ruby Red. Plus, I really wanted to use my Good Cheer stamp set. However, part of the fun of a challenge is actually being challenged and moving outside of your comfort zone. So armed with card stock and my Circle Scissors Plus, I set out to conquer my Burgundy-Red-Caramel fears!

The Stampin’ Schach Tips:

  • Is your Circle Scissors Plus giving you the “slip”? When using the Circle Scissors Plus, I always add a “smidge” of SNAIL to the paper I am cutting in order to keep it from slipping! And using your Circle Scissors Plus is one time when you don’t want to sit down on the job.

  • Encore! Encore! A little gold Encore pops embossing right off of the page. And don’t forget to heat treat it in order to set the color!

  • Stick with a theme! What was I thinking? Victorian, of course! The Good Cheer “St. Nick” is so Victorian. That is why I opted to use the Finial Press embossing folder as opposed to my old stand-by, Petals-a-Plenty. Finial Press is delightfully “country Victorian”, and the perfect choice for this Santa from a by-gone era.

  • Draw the eye to the image! Focusing on a specific section of the line art brings the attention right where you want it. In this case, the darker and more intense tinting of the holly wreath on St. Nick’s head draws the eye right to the focal point of this card.
I would like to thank the ladies at Scrapmaster’s Paradise Color Combo Challenge for another great challenge, and I especially want to thank them for selecting my “Really Rusty Crushed Artichoke” card as a Top Five contender this past week. I am truly honored! And speaking of great challenges, don’t forget the Pals Paper Arts’ Breast Cancer Awareness “Pink Challenge and Pink Prize Package Giveaway” on Thursday, October 29th. The Design Team has collected a fantastic array of PINK Stampin’ Up! products that will be awarded to one lucky participant in PPA14. Uploading of projects can begin on Thursday!
Important Information about The Stampin’ Schach Open House
Don’t forget the Open House on November 7th from 1:00 to 4:00! If you are in the Southeast Iowa or Western Illinois area, this is your opportunity to drop in and say “Hi!”. There will be demonstrations, Make and Takes, free gifts for everyone and a drawing for a door prize! Please email me for more details.
Have your ordered your My Digital Studio yet? Remember my special…a $20 gift certificate redeemable through The Stampin’ Schach with your purchase of MDS through me! Click Here to view one of my favorite My Digital Studio scrapbook page.
I hope that you enjoyed my card today. I am not kidding when I say that it did indeed present a challenge. And as always, I love to read your comments. Plus, if you ever have any questions about the products that I use or the cards that I create, I am just an email away! Until next time…

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Stamp Set: Good Cheer (115326); Inks: Basic Brown (104302), Watercolor Pencils (101879), Blender Pens (102845), Bordering Blue (102265), Encore Gold (101017); Card Stock: Creamy Caramel (103220), Bravo Burgundy (105214), Ruby Red (102259), Very Vanilla (101650); Designer Series Paper: Patterns Pack Designer Series Paper III (116234—Hostess Level 1); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Stampin’ Up! Finial Press Embossing Folder (115963), Circle Scissors Plus (112530), Glass Mat (112531); Embellishments: Very Vanilla 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon (109055), Bravo Burgundy 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon (109053), Jumbo Eyelets (108431—Antique Brass)