Sometimes Quicker and Easier Is What The Doctor Ordered

Oh, boy! What a week this has been! I have been quite under the weather. My sweet Paper Player teammates were very supportive and understanding when I was not sure I would be able to pull together a card for PP781 this week. However, I was able to rally myself for a short period of time to create a card that is quicker and easier than I typically make, but still has the touch of elegance I love. And you know what? That is just fine, becomes sometimes quicker and easier is just what the doctor ordered! It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players!

quicker and easier than normal

This week, superstar Jan is hosting our monthly color challenge. What a wonderful trio of colors she has for us: Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Daffodil Delight. I took the opportunity to show off a few, new products from Stampin’ Up!’s upcoming May – August 2026 Catalog to create this floral card. However, the sky is the limit on what you can do with this versatile trio of hues. 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!

PP781 colors

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Did you already spot the new products I used to create today’s card? No, it’s not the Smoky Slate paper. That is from the Neutrals 6″ x 6″ designer series paper pack, which is on the Last Chance list. Nope, it’s not the Daffodil Delight Beautiful Bokeh paper, also on the Last Chance list, but you are getting closer! You’ve got it!!! It’s the large, scalloped circle die cut, created with the soon-to-be released Scalloped Blooms dies AND the stunning black Floral Flight Accents die cut. Both of these products will be available when the catalog goes live on May 5th. Be sure to add them to your “Gotta Have” list. The Lovely Arrangements stamp set and dies were used to create the sentiments. Of course, a healthy dose of bling is called for. The result was a card which came together quickly and easily, with a touch of elegance.

Sometimes quicker and easier is what the doctor ordered

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

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Joanne James

Anne Marie Hile – On Leave

Ann Schach

Jan Clothier

Stef Perry

Christy Stanford

April Product Of The Month

April Product Of The Month

The Eyelet Blooms Die is the finishing touch you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re crafting a card or creating a scrapbook page, it transforms the space with soft texture and refined detail. Its intricate pattern creates a full background that fills large areas beautifully for a polished, handcrafted look in one easy cut.

Last Chance Refresh

Last Chance Products

Visit the “refreshed” 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

New Kits Available

Painted Skies

Painted Skies

Sunniest Stories Scrapbooking Kit

Check out the TWO new kits in Stampin’ Up!’s KIT COLLECTION: Painted Skies and Sunniest Stories Scrapbooking Kit! Click HERE!

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

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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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  • The $99 Starter Kit is the BEST DEAL EVER! Check out the details HERE.
  • Check out the Last Chance List and save!
  • See my Retired Sets for Sale
  • If you are in need of any current catalog, and you do not have a demonstrator, please email me (kimschach@msn.com). I will send you one free of charge!

Spring Showers

Spring showers are inevitable here in my neck of the woods. In fact, as I write this post, it is cold, gray and drizzly. However, days like this never make me sad. I enjoy staying inside creating special cards for the special people who brighten up the rainy days. It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players!

Spring Showers

The week the fabulous LeAnne is hosting our theme challenge. She has a very timely one for us: Spring Showers. This is such a fun theme. I opted to use cute critters playing in the rain. 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!

Spring Showers

Colors Of The Day

Spring Showers

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Because I didn’t have any current products to fit this week’s challenge, I headed to my stash of retired goodies to see what I could find. I pulled out the Playing In The Rain bundle and a few large scraps of retired Rain or Shine specialty designer series paper and gave them some much needed attention. I LOVE it when the dies in a bundle can be used with images in the coordinating designer series paper. It makes it easy to create quick and fabulous cards.  In this case, the adorable fox and rabbit are showing us first-hand that rainy days are best when shared with friends. I used a retired Everyday Arches die to create the delightful raindrop arch. And speaking of raindrops, the raindrop embossed card base was created using the retired Raindrops embossing folder. Clear Opal Rounds and clear Ladybug Garden epoxy dots were used as embellishments. I am excited to send this card out to brighten someone’s day!

Spring Showers

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

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Joanne James

Anne Marie Hile – On Leave

Ann Schach

Jan Clothier

Stef Perry

Christy Stanford

April Product Of The Month

April Product Of The Month

The Eyelet Blooms Die is the finishing touch you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re crafting a card or creating a scrapbook page, it transforms the space with soft texture and refined detail. Its intricate pattern creates a full background that fills large areas beautifully for a polished, handcrafted look in one easy cut.

Last Chance Refresh

Last Chance Products

Visit the “refreshed” 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

New Kits Available

Painted Skies

Painted Skies

Sunniest Stories Scrapbooking Kit

Check out the TWO new kits in Stampin’ Up!’s KIT COLLECTION: Painted Skies and Sunniest Stories Scrapbooking Kit! Click HERE!

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

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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…

siggy-1
  • The $99 Starter Kit is the BEST DEAL EVER! Check out the details HERE.
  • Check out the Last Chance List and save!
  • See my Retired Sets for Sale
  • If you are in need of any current catalog, and you do not have a demonstrator, please email me (kimschach@msn.com). I will send you one free of charge!

New Kits, April’s Product Of The Month and Last Chance Refresh

April Product Of The Month

April Product Of The Month

The Eyelet Blooms Die is the finishing touch you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re crafting a card or creating a scrapbook page, it transforms the space with soft texture and refined detail. Its intricate pattern creates a full background that fills large areas beautifully for a polished, handcrafted look in one easy cut.

Last Chance Refresh

Last Chance Products

Visit the “refreshed” 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

New Kits Available

Painted Skies

Painted Skies

Sunniest Stories Scrapbooking Kit

Check out the TWO new kits in Stampin’ Up!’s KIT COLLECTION: Painted Skies and Sunniest Stories Scrapbooking Kit! Click HERE!

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…

siggy-1
  • The $99 Starter Kit is the BEST DEAL EVER! Check out the details HERE.
  • Check out the Last Chance List and save!
  • See my Retired Sets for Sale
  • If you are in need of any current catalog, and you do not have a demonstrator, please email me (kimschach@msn.com). I will send you one free of charge!