Sending Love and Violets PP793

Ready to brighten someone’s day by sending love and violets in the mail? It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players!

Sending Love and Violets

I am so happy to be hosting Theme Week at The Paper Players. For your stamping fun, I have selected the theme of “Summer Love”. Talk about a versatile theme! Just think about all of the cards that fall into this category. I can’t wait to see what YOU create.  But before you head off to gather your stamps, papers and inks, please stop by and leave my incredible Design Teammates, who work so hard to inspire you weekly, some “Comment Love”. It brightens our day!

Colors of the Day

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The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Dainty violets take center stage on this “Sending Love” card. With Soft Sea Foam leaves and Barely Blush petals, the flowers were die cut using the Framed Violets dies. A Barely Blush scalloped oval with an inset die cut from a dotted Secret Sea pattern of Violet Dreams specialty designer series paper form a lovely landing spot for the blooms. Once again, the Framed Violet dies were used to create the backdrop. If you look closely, you can see texture was added by embossing the scalloped oval. I used the floral folder which was part of the retired Basics 3D collection. The Barely Blush card base was covered with Barely Blush gingham paper (2026 – 2028 In Color Gingham Gallery) and a square of Barely Blush Sunset Shimmer Vellum. I used a sentiment from the Framed Violets stamp set, inked it in Secret Sea and hand snipped it out. Of course, I just had to add a few of the Adhesive-backed Blooms embellishments.

Need more inspiration? Be sure to check out our talented Design Team:

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Joanne James

Anne Marie Hile – On Leave

Ann Schach

Jan Clothier

Stef Perry

Christy Stanford

July Product of The Month

July 2026 Product of the Month

The July Product of the Month is now available! You can get the Begonia Belle Stamp Set (168592) for only $5 with a single purchase of $75 or more. Don’t miss out on the Product of the Month, because once it’s sold out, it’s gone for good!

Last Chance Products

Last Chance Products

Visit the Last Chance list and check out the savings – up to 60% off some of your favorite items. Shop select retiring and past-season favorites while supplies last. With prices like these, items will sell quickly. Be sure to snag those favorites you have been wanting before they disappear. And don’t forget to stock up on embellishments and designer paper at these prices!

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Check Out All of The Online Exclusives And Kits

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Looking for an oldie but goodie? Check out my retired stamps which I have for sale.  New sets will be added periodically. Please check often to see what has been added and what prices have been reduced.

Retired Sets for Sale

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As always, if you have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! And please, be sure to SHOP WITH ME! Until next time…

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July Online Exclusives, New Product Of The Month Available NOW

The July Online Exclusives are available starting today, with something for everyone! Are looking to get a head start on your fall cards or spooky, cute and eerie Halloween creations? Are you ready for Christmas in July? Of course, beautiful florals are always in fashion. The July releases are guaranteed to fill you with fresh inspiration. But remember, these limited-time releases are only available in the online store. Check them out today!

CLICK HERE to view July Online Exclusives Product List

July Product of The Month

July 2026 Product of the Month

The July Product of the Month is now available! You can get the Begonia Belle Stamp Set (168592) for only $5 with a single purchase of $75 or more. Don’t miss out on the Product of the Month, because once it’s sold out, it’s gone for good!

Last Chance Products

Last Chance Products

Visit the Last Chance list and check out the savings – up to 60% off some of your favorite items. Shop select retiring and past-season favorites while supplies last. With prices like these, items will sell quickly. Be sure to snag those favorites you have been wanting before they disappear. And don’t forget to stock up on embellishments and designer paper at these prices!

Click HERE to Shop ALL the LAST CHANCE Products

Check Out All Of The Online Exclusives And NEW Kits

online exclusives

Click HERE to View the Online Exclusives

kits

Click HERE to View Our Kits Collection

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Looking for an oldie but goodie? Check out my retired stamps which I have for sale.  New sets will be added periodically. Please check often to see what has been added and what prices have been reduced.

Retired Sets for Sale

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As always, if you have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! And please, be sure to SHOP WITH ME! Until next time…

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Quoth the Raven “Nevermore” PP792

“Once upon a midnight dreary, as I pondered weak and weary”. So begins Edgar Allan Poe’s classic poem, The Raven. I remember studying this poem as a part of a poetry class I took in college. While the specifics of our classroom discussion have taken up residence in some “cobwebby” corner of my brain, I will never forget the haunting line, “Quoth the Raven Nevermore”. It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players.

This week the amazing Joanne has a fabulous sketch for us, one which I absolutely love. I originally planned to create a feminine and flowery card, but as you can see, I decided to pay homage to Poe’s classic poem of lost love. I can’t wait to see what YOU create using Joanne’s very versatile sketch. But before you head off to gather your stamps, papers and inks, please stop by and leave my incredible Design Teammates, who work so hard to inspire you weekly, some “Comment Love”. It brightens our day!

Colors Of The Day

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

A full moon, a mysterious raven, and an eerie sentiment set the mood for today’s card. When I first saw the moon pattern from the Frightfully Fun designer series paper, creative ideas began to flow. What a perfect backdrop for this raven image from the Raven’s Tale stamp set. Joanne’s sketch was ideal for pulling it all together. The Textured Tree Ring 3D embossing folder adds lovely texture in keeping with the theme. Of course, every card needs a bit of bling. While Poe described his raven as having “fiery eyes”, a rhinestone seemed more appropriate for my stately bird. If you would like to create your own Quoth the Raven “Nevermore” card, the Textured Tree Ring embossing folder, Frightfully Fun designer series paper, and the Raven’s Tale stamp set are part of the July Online Exclusives, available July 1st.

Need more inspiration? Be sure to check out our talented Design Team:

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Joanne James

Anne Marie Hile – On Leave

Ann Schach

Jan Clothier

Stef Perry

Christy Stanford

Nueve’s Notes

Hi, everyone! It’s me, Nueve. I’ve been having a busy summer going to school and practicing tricks and oh-beedience. When we have homework, Mom makes it fun. She lets us all work together for the easy things, like sitting. Mom had been standing between Sixxy and Uncle Q, but she told us to stay and walked away so she could take our picture. Sixxy was disrespectful, ’cause she stuck out her tongue.

PP792 Nueve's Notes

Later, Sixxy decided she didn’t want to work anymore. She would rather play ball and have fun instead. She’s not a very good working dog.

Sixxy PP792

Mom just ignored her while she laid down with her ball and tried to look cute and pretty. Me and Uncle Q continued our lesson. We were supposed to lie down, but Uncle Q was worried that Sixxy was going to be having fun, so he didn’t do what he was supposed to. But I did, ’cause I am the bestest boy.

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After all the work we did, I was exhausted. Mom let me bring one of my ‘corns outside so I could cuddle with it.

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Mom is worried and scared ’cause I have to have sleepy gas and surgery tomorrow to remove three Boxer bumps. I let her know I will be fine, ’cause Dr. Rita and her helper, Dr. Brook, will not let anything happen to me. Plus, I know all of my friends will be sending up doggy prayers for me. Will you send up one, too? Making my mom feel better when she is afraid is just part of my job. I am a working dog. I am Good Boy Nueve.

Watch This Space for the July Online Exclusives and NEW Product Of The Month- Coming Soon

Last Chance Products

Last Chance Products

Visit the Last Chance list and check out the savings – up to 60% off some of your favorite items. Shop select retiring and past-season favorites while supplies last. With prices like these, items will sell quickly. Be sure to snag those favorites you have been wanting before they disappear. And don’t forget to stock up on embellishments and designer paper at these prices!

Click HERE to Shop ALL the LAST CHANCE Products

Check Out All Of The Online Exclusives And Kits

online exclusives

Click HERE to View the Online Exclusives

kits

Click HERE to View Our Kits Collection

***********

Looking for an oldie but goodie? Check out my retired stamps which I have for sale.  New sets will be added periodically. Please check often to see what has been added and what prices have been reduced.

Retired Sets for Sale

***********

As always, if you have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! And please, be sure to SHOP WITH ME! Until next time…

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