Hello, Pretty In Pink

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Hello, Pretty In Pink! In this pink picnic-style check you are pretty indeed! Paired up with a lovely floral pattern and a cheery hello, this card will be a day brightener for sure. It’s time to play with The Paper Players!

This week, the incomparable LeAnne is our host. Since it is the fifth Sunday of the month, she has a fun Tic-Tac-Toe challenge for us. To create my “Hello, Pretty In Pink” card, I went right across the top row, selecting flowers, pink and ribbon. I can’t wait to see what YOU select!

Colors Of The Day

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Sometimes it’s hip to be square, especially when it comes to card making! This square layout provides a wide border to show off the Pretty In Pink designer series paper. Both it and the lovely floral pattern are from the Lily Pond Lane collection. The circle was die cut from a pattern found in the Everyday Skies collection using a Stylish Shapes circle die. It coordinates beautifully with the floral pattern. To add depth and dimension, I cut out blossoms from a second piece of paper, and popped them onto the corresponding flowers using dimensionals. Using an old Jelly Roll Clear Star pen, I outlined the flowers and leaves on the image to add a touch of sparkle. It is much prettier in person than reflected in this picture. The “hello” sentiment from the Beautiful Butterflies set is one of my favorites. I love the font! To finish off this easy card, three Iridescent Faceted Gems were added to the centers of the “popped-up” blossoms for a lovely touch of bling. The result is another easy-peasy card that I can’t wait to send.

Need more inspiration? Be sure to visit the rest of The Paper Players Design Team:

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Joanne James

Anne Marie Hile – On Leave

Ann Schach

Jan Clothier

Stef Perry

Elizabeth Stewart

Nueve’s Notes

Hey, Mom’s stampin’ friends! It’s me, Nueve! I visited Doc Rita Wednesday for my four week checkup. Mom was sad and disappointed. Doc Rita said I still was not putting all my weight on my owie leg. She said it will take time for me to heal, and I still have at least eight more weeks of ‘cuperation time. I’m still on all my meds and have to go back in for my six week checkup. I still can’t run or play with Sixxy and Uncle Q. But even though I can’t run and play with them, I can still cuddle.

Cuddling is just part of my job. I am a Working Dog! I am Good Boy Nueve!

Important Stampin’ Up! Changes Coming

Changes are coming to Stampin’ Rewards!

Starting April 15, 2025, every order that meets a minimum purchase amount of $20 USD (before shipping and taxes) earns 10% back in rewards to use on future purchases. Yep! Stampin’ Up! has updated their reward program to be rewarding for ALL shoppers. You will be qualifying for rewards on any order of $20 (before shipping and taxes) or more.

Here are the key take-aways:

  • Plenty of Time to Redeem: Rewards stay in your account for 12 months. At the end of 12 months, they will expire.
  • New Feature: Rewards Dashboard – A new rewards dashboard on the Stampin’ Up! website allows YOU to see and use your rewards. You automatically earn 10% back on a future order when you spend at least $20 USD. There is no need for you to keep track. The rewards dashboard does this for you.
  • Let Rewards Build – You can let your rewards accumulate and redeem them on products you want, when you want! Just don’t let them expire!

Here is what YOU need to do:

  1. Create an account on the Stampin’ Up! online store (or use your existing one).
  2. Opt into the rewards program to start earning rewards.

That’s it! You are now ready to enjoy shopping!

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Bright and Cheery Birthday Card

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What better way to wish someone a happy birthday than with a bright and cheery birthday card! It’s time to play with The Paper Players!

This week I have the pleasure of hosting our sketch challenge. I have selected a fun and versatile sketch that I hope you will love. I went a botanical route with my card, but I can’t wait to see what YOU create!

Colors Of The Day

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Ever since I was a tot, I loved to color. Oh, how I treasured a new box of crayons! Maybe that is why this leafy pattern, part of the Botanical Textures designer series paper collection, appealed to me. I could envision all the fun I would have coloring these images. Out came the Stampin’ Write markers, specifically Summer Splash. I didn’t even worry about whether I stayed completely within the lines. Any little mishaps added to the charm. The coloring session was relaxing and just what I needed. The card came together quickly and easily. A Poppy Parade die cut (Memorable Blooms die), perched atop circles created using the Spotlight on Nature dies, adds a “pop” of color. The lovely texture is courtesy of the Mini Corrugated 3D embossing folder, while the sentiment is from the Greetings for All Ephemera Pack. How easy is that!

Need more inspiration? Be sure to visit the rest of The Paper Players Design Team:

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Joanne James

Anne Marie Hile – On Leave

Ann Schach

Jan Clothier

Stef Perry

Elizabeth Stewart

Nueve’s Notes

Hi, Mom’s Friends! It’s me, Nueve. I just wanted to let everyone know how I am doing. I had my two-week follow-up with Doc Rita a couple of weeks ago and I go in this Wednesday for my four-week follow-up. She’s going to take more special pictures. They are not like the pictures Mom takes of me. I have to go into a special room with Doc Rita and her helpers. It doesn’t hurt, but it is a little scary. The pictures are not very good. They just show my bones, but Doc Rita says they are important ’cause she can tell things about my “owie” leg. She was happy with how I was doing the last time I saw her. She said I could start going on short walks this past week, and that makes me happy.

When the weather is nice, Mom spends a lot of time with me outside. I stand where I can watch the neighbor sit on his porch. Mom said I shouldn’t stare, but I watch him anyway. I try to look handsome and pose for the neighbor, but I am losing some of my muscles. My obedience teacher, Miss Darcy, told Mom not to worry, ’cause when I get back to class, she will help me look handsome again.

Mom also lets me come out and be with Sixx and Uncle Q. They get to run all over the yard, but I stay next to Mom ’cause I still can’t run and play with them. I still have to be on my leash.

Mom did let me do something special on Friday. I got to go out on the back porch and watch the kids come home from school. I have missed watching them. I am good with the kids. I want a kid of my own some day, but Mom said “No”. I asked her if I could have a puppy, and she still said “No”. But she did say I might be able to get a another unicorn.

During my quiet times, I play with my puzzles. I am the bestest at solving them. Uncle Q doesn’t do very good with them at all. I tried to ‘splain to him that sometimes you slide them up to get the treat…

and sometimes you flip the lids up!

Teaching Uncle Q how to do puzzles is one job I can do while waiting for my leg to get better. I am a Working Dog. Jobs are what I do. I am Good Boy Nueve!

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Anniversary Card PP729

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If you need a special card which can be customized for a variety of occasions, today’s anniversary card may be the inspiration you need. It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players!

It’s time for Clean and Simple week! Our host, the lovely and talented Joanne, is challenging us to use a single stamped image on our card. Roses were in order for my anniversary card, but there are SO MANY images that can be used. I can’t wait to see what YOU create.  But before you run off to gather your stamps, papers, and inks, keep in mind that when The Paper Players use the term “clean and simple”, we mean cards that:

Have minimal layers and embellishments
Have plenty of open space
Are simple and uncluttered

Colors Of The Day

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

I love a simple card idea which can be customized for any number of occasions. Although today’s card is an anniversary card, by switching out the sentiment it could be a wedding card, a birthday card, a Valentine, thinking of you, sympathy and more. Plus, you can customize the colors to accomodate the recipient’s personal preferance. I created this card to give to my husband for the anniversary we celebrated last week, and tailored it for us. Our wedding had a vintage vibe, so I felt the Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder was a perfect choice for the background, but you can use any folder of your choice, or skip it completely. Our wedding colors were peach and sea foam, so I used Peach Pie and Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends to color the flowers. Once again, you can use ANY color. The single image was stamped in Versamark and heat embossed with gold, as was the sentiment which is from the Wonderful Thoughts set. Gold open weave ribbon and gold low profile dots add just enough interest without taking away from the cleaner vibe.

Need more inspiration? Be sure to visit the rest of The Paper Players design team:

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Joanne James

Anne Marie Hile – On Leave

Ann Schach

Jan Clothier

Stef Perry

Elizabeth Stewart

Check Out the Online Exclusives and Kits Collection for More FABULOUS Products

Click HERE to View Online Exclusives

Click HERE to View Our Kit Collection

The 2023 – 2025 In Colors Will Be Leaving Soon

Stock up on your favorites now to avoid disappointment!

***********

Looking for an oldie but goodie? Check out my retired stamps which I have for sale.  New sets will be added periodically. (Updated 3/14)

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.
  • Join Paper Pumpkin
  • Check out the Clearance Rack and save!
  • See my Retired Sets for Sale
  • To receive my blog updates, subscription links are in the right sidebar.
  • 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!