tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31872123949019148052010-09-07T04:26:38.801-05:00Ann Schach is an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator located in Burlington-West Burlington, Iowa. I specialize in rubber stamping, scrapbooking, papercrafting, stamp classes, hostess clubs, workshops, and teaching stamping techniques. I am on the Dirty Dozen and Pals Paper Arts design teams. I am a member of Mary Fish's Stampin' Pretty Pals.Ann Schachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05994993934096276972kimschach@msn.comBlogger333125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187212394901914805.post-84850666341469191262010-09-06T23:48:00.006-05:002010-09-07T00:30:46.221-05:00

I hope that you enjoy the sneak peeks that the Pals Paper Arts design team members provide you! Sometimes it's fun to just look and guess at what else could be present! I think you can tell that I loved my card so much that I "smooched" it this week! Of course, the full reveal comes on Thursday, and I sincerely hope that you will join us in our challenge! In fact, you still have time to play in

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Every Sunday, The Paper Players reveal their newest challenge, and this week is no different! Are you ready for Clean and Simple? Clean and Simple is hardly ever simple for me. I usually tend to over-analyze things, and my cards are no different. However, today's card can be created in a relatively short amount of time. Plus, it showcases Stampin' Up!'s new Waffle Paper and the delightful

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A new Paper Players challenge will go live this Sunday. But there is still time to play in this week's "Anything Goes" challenge. You have until 6:00 PST today (Saturday) to upload ANY of your favorite paper projects whether they be 3D, a scrapbook page or a card..."Anything Goes!" However, your project does need to be something newly created during this week...and can be a project for another

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When one thinks of brayering, the name Michelle Zindorf immediately comes to mind. In my opinion, no one does it better. That is why, when I found out that she would be offering her brayering workshop relatively close-by, I knew I had to attend. Michelle is an excellent instructor, and both the morning and afternoon sessions just flew by! She took us through what we needed to do step-by-step, and

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Wednesdays usually mean that it is time to take a quick peek at my Pals Paper Arts inspiration card. I know that since we are probably all so excited about the Holiday Mini going live today, that it will be difficult to concentrate on any thing else! But as you can see, there is texture and a bit of bling on my card! And while you are waiting for the complete reveal on Thursday, don't forget

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It's a "Clean and Simple Pearl" challenge at Pals Paper Arts today! Simply add a pearl, or pearls, to your clean and simple card. How easy is that! Well, for me it was a challenge, because as most of you know, I love to distress and layer and embellish. But I really did try to stay simple, and I even resisted the urge to "smooch" it! Enjoy "Snowflakes and Pearls"!The Stampin' Schach Design Tips:

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The Holiday Mini has arrived! If you need your own paper copy, do not hesitate to email me. I will drop one in the mail for you! Until then, here is an electronic copy to browse! Happy shopping!Click HereIf you need your own copy, do not hesitate to email me. I will drop one in the mail for you!

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As you know, the August 31st deadline for ordering from the Summer Mini is here! If you have a favorite stamp set that you have not ordered, don't hesitate a minute longer! Here are some of the cards that I have made over the past few months that highlight a few of the Summer Mini stamp sets. A Little Bit of Magic (W 118613; C 120033) King of the Grill (W 121707; C 120066)In a Word (W 117143; C

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Welcome to The Paper Players "Anything Goes" challenge! With this challenge you can post any new project that you create during the week. You can create a card, a scrapbook page, a three dimensional project...the sky's the limit! Plus, you can combine this challenge with any other challenge! How great is that! For my card, I used one of the Holiday Mini sets, French Foliage, and combined it with

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A wonderful new challenge blog made its debut this week, and I could not pass up the opportunity to play along.  Always Playing with Paper is hosting a "Father's Day or Masculine Themed" challenge, and their talented Design Team has prepared inspiring samples for you to view.  My entry for their challenge showcases King of the Grill.  Although "cartoonish" stamps are not my forte, this one

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It's time for the Pals Paper Arts Challenge! This week the Pals have planned an Inspiration challenge for you based upon a fireworks photograph. Of course when I think of fireworks, I immediately think of...The Fourth of July! Today's card is Americana personified! It is actually the second card that I made for the challenge! I will post the "blingier" first card later this week! Have fun with

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It's Thursday and time to play @ PPA! This week's Pals Paper Arts challenge is a theme challenge...Summer! And summer to me means a time for vacation, flowers, and butterflies...all of which are represented in this card. I hope you enjoy "Our Journey" through the design process!The Stampin' Schach Design Tips:Ruffles 'n Roses! I love the Eyelet Border Punch and I love making paper flowers, so I

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It's Thursday and time for this week's Pals Paper Arts challenge! We have a color challenge planned for you as we pair Tempting Turquoise, Real Red and Old Olive together. It's a Tropical Party and You're Invited to my Island Oasis! How's that for using the names of the stamp sets and Designer Series Paper used to create this card all in one sentence? I hope that you have as much fun designing

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With the announcement of Stampin' Up!'s "Color Renovation" came the news that Summer Sun and Barely Banana would be retiring. However, an exciting new yellow, Daffodil Delight would be entering the Bright Collection. How does Daffodil Delight stack up to the other yellows? Well, today we can see a side-by-side comparison with Barely Banana using the same card...same layout. (Don't you just love

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It's Pals Paper Arts challenge day! This week the challenge is to make a KISS card (Keep It Simple, Sweetie!). In case you are wondering about the criteria for a KISS card, it should:• Be clean with lots of 'white' space• Have a simple design• Take a minimum amount of time to create• Have limited layers and embellishmentsAnd most importantly, if it is "KISS-able" to you, it is "KISS-able" to the

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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

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Woo hoo! I have been asked to stay on as a member of the Design Team at The Paper Players challenge for another month! I am certainly flattered to be a part of this talented group. Today I have a little peek of my card for this week's challenge, which will go live on Sunday. I hope that you will join me!Also on Sunday I will be traveling to Grinnell, Iowa to participate in a brayering class being

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There are so many things in my life for which I am grateful, so when I saw Margaret Moody's sketch for this week's Pals Paper Arts challenge, I knew that I wanted to use the Day of Gratitude stamp set. This set, from Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Mini catalog, will be available for purchase September 1st. Like last week's card, today's card features the Faux Silk technique (view my pictorial Here).

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Now is the perfect time to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and join The Schach Pack! Why? Because the Mini Starter Kits have returned! An investment of just $99 (Free Shipping!) will earn you the following benefits:* Preorder selected items from the new 2010 - 2011 Idea Book and catalog* Receive 30% off your first $150 order placed within 45 days of signing up* Receive the new catalog

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How about a quick peek at Thursday's Pals Paper Arts card? I know you will love what we have planned for this week's challenge! So mark your calendars, and join in the fun! Plus I will have a pictorial for you highlighting an awesome technique! You won't want to miss it! And don't forget to check out this week's PPA Artist Picks! They will be sporting our chic new PPA Pick badge! We Have a

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I am always in for a good challenge, and this week The Paper Players are hosting an inspiration challenge. Out of all of the challenges, I find inspiration challenges the most difficult. As I pointed out in yesterday's post, there are certain tips to focus on when interpreting an inspiration photo. As you take a look at the inspiration photo below, provided by the wonderfully talented Jaydee, I

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It's Thursday...and what a glorious Thursday it is! Not only is it time for the Pals Paper Arts challenge, but I also have a hint about exciting changes that will be taking place at the PPA. Plus, I have exciting news of my own. I AM GOING TO HAVE A BABY!!! Now that I have your attention, I really am going to have a baby...a new fur-baby! When I saw these "happy" colors of Daffodil Delight,

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Are you challenged by this week's Pals Paper Arts Challenge (PPA56)? If so, that's a good thing! I always told my students that if they were not challenged, they would never "grow" as a student. However, as a teacher in the classroom, I was always there to give my students helpful hints. So here is a stamping tip for you! Enjoy!PPA 56 Inspiration Challenge Tip:Narrow the scope of this week's

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The unveiling of the new Pals Paper Arts blog is today, and I hope that you love our chic, new look! The challenges have a twist to them and we have added four new ever-so-talented members to our Design Team. You can read all about it here. But first, lets talk about today's inspiration card. This week the challenge is an inspiration challenge, using this lovely Oscar de la Renta photo:There was

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My Pals Paper Arts card this week will include sneak peeks of two Holiday Mini products...Waffle Paper and the Day of Gratitude stamp set. I will also be including a pictorial of the faux silk technique, which was used on the upper portion of this card. Of course, we will also be revealing the new personality of the PPA. Here's a clue: It involves Celebrity Color Challenges, Fashion Twists and

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