The one night I look forward to once a month is my Stampin' Up! Hostess Club! Not only do we have tons of fun laughing and sharing funny stories, Ann demonstrates new ideas each month. Just when I think I have seen it all, Ann is showing us something new and fun! She is passionate in all she chooses to do! ~ Krista R.
I visit The Stampin' Schach daily with great anticipation, knowing there will be wonderful card examples showing the products of Stampin' Up! and how to use them to create your own card. The video tutorials are helpful along with The Stampin' Schach Design Tips. Thank you, Ann! ~ SF
Thank you, Ann, for going that extra mile in helping me place my latest order. I was so afraid I was going to miss out on the big sale. ~JS
Ann is a wonderful friend and mentor. She encourages me and supports me to help my business be the best it can be! ~Amy R.
Any time that I have had questions or needed a creative boost, I have been able to call Ann to get the answers and the inspiration. What better upline and a mentor could a stamper have! ~ LS
...thank you for all of your help and support. You are a great teacher---clear and easy instructions and always so patient and willing to share lots of ideas and techniques. It's wonderful knowing that you are only an email or a phone call away---and ready to help in any way! That means ALOT!! Your follow-up emails after receiving my merchandise is an extra special personal touch!! THANK YOU!! ~ek
Ann designed and helped me make my wedding programs. She is a lot of fun to work with, and she has so many great ideas! The programs turned out beautifully...they are so unique...I know my guests will love them! ~SH
I'd like to thank you, thank you , thank you for the bow tutorial. I followed your instructions just now and my bow turned out perfect on the first try. I appreciate you sharing this tip with all of us. ~LB
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The content in this blog is the sole responsibility of Ann Schach, an independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator. The use of and content of any posts, classes, services, or products offered is not necessarily endorsed by Stampin' Up! I am happy to share my creations with you for your personal inspiration! However, please do not copy or submit my work as your own to any publication or contest. I am honored when you CASE my work, but please give credit where credit is due! Thanks!
One of the perks of attending Stampin' Up!'s Leadership was receiving two brand new stamp sets, which are going to be featured in the new 2012 - 2013 catalog. For Sunday's The Paper Playerscard, I was thrilled to use images from a double set named, Everything Eleanor. I hope you enjoy this peek, and I hope that you will join me for the reveal on Sunday!
Would You Like this Card?
If you would like to recive this card, just leave me a comment. I will randomly select a winner from all comments left on this post and on the reveal! Until next time...
Whew! What an ordeal getting home from Stampin' Up!'s Leadership Conference and the San Antonio Regional. Both events were fabulous...but the journey home was not. My flight, which was scheduled to land at 11:45 AM in Peoria, IL, was diverted to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. One bus trip and twelve hours later, I was safely in my kitchen!
I do want to share some of the things I learned and created in San Antonio with you. Today I have one of the Make and Take cards from the Regional. I must say it was quick and easy and cute, with a couple of neat techniques. I can't wait to put my own special twist on it!
The Stampin' Schach Design Tips: Hope Everything Looks Up
"Leaf" me alone! The polka-dotted Lucky Limeade leaf (made with the 1-1/4" Circle Punch) was created using the appropriate ink and the Dotted Kite from the Send Me Soaring stamp set. Isn't that a nifty little trick!
It's "faux" easy! Stitching is a breeze for those like me who are sewing dysfunctional! All it takes is a White Signo Gel Pen and a Calypso Coral Stampin' Write Marker. Tip: Use a ruler to help make your stitches straight and even. (Guess who didn't do this!!! Oops!)
Generous curves! The edges of this card were rounded using the 1-1/4" Circle Punch. Tip:Corners a little rough? Smooth them out with a Designer Sanding Block! Look at the difference in these before and after pictures!
Before sanding the back edge has a small point
After sanding, it's smooth
Flower Power! Four Calypso Coral polka-dotted Heart Petals, punched with the Small Heart Punch, are perched atop two Calypso Coral blossoms which were created with the Blossom Bouquet Punch set in the middle. A Bitty Button with a Baker's Twine bow completes the look. And where did this dotted paper come from? The Dotted Kite and Calypso Coral ink! Tip: Curl the edges of the petals up to create dimension!
Isn't this a cutie patootie card? I like it because it takes me right out of my comfort zone. You don't know how much I would have loved to spritz, distress and add a pearl right in the center of the blossom. But this is not the style to support this. Hmmm....maybe I should "schachify" it to see what it would look like! Be prepared for a CASE!
Are you ready for Stampin' Up!'s biggest event of the year? It's time for Sale-A-Bration! Starting today through March 31st, you can earn earn a free Sale-A-Bration gift for every $50 you spend on product. Spend $150 and not only will you earn three free SAB gifts...you will also earn a free tote AND Hostess Benefits. In addition, you will also earn "Shop with Schach Reward Points". Just click on the catalog below to see what you can earn!
And finally, Muffy the Boxer has prepared a video for you. Enjoy! Remember, your comments are always appreciated. I do read each and every one of them. And as always, if you ever have a question about the cards that I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time...
Stamp Set: Send Me Soaring; Ink: Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Signo Gel Pen, Calypso Coral Stampin' Write Marker; Card Stock: Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Whisper White; Designer Series Paper: Berry Blossoms, Sweet Shop; Tools: Blossom Bouquet Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Small Heart Punch; Glitz and Glam: Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Bitty Buttons, Calypso Coral/White Baker's Twine
