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