Lilies of the Valley for a Forever Kind of Friend PP784

If you have a forever kind of friend, what better way to let them know than with a lilies of the valley card expressing this lovely sentiment. It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players!

Lilies of the Valley for a Forever Kind of Friend

It’s theme week at The Paper Players and the fabulous Jaydee has a theme that is right up my alley: Feminine. I love making feminine cards and I hope you do, too! 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! 

PP784 Feminine Card

Colors Of The Day

Plus the new 2026 – 2028 In Color: Peaceful Pine

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

Today’s card is a textural delight. Just look at all the velvet! The Peaceful Pine mats and the 2-3/8″ white punched circle (which has a gray cast in the picture) are from the Velveteen Assortment Specialty Papers. Also showcased is a beautiful pattern from the Velvet Meadow Specialty Designer Series Paper in shades of Peaceful Pine and White. The Lily Of The Valley dies were used to create a Bubble Bath grid to ground the single lily of the valley stem. The touching “To a forever kind of friend” sentiment, from the Lily In The Valley stamp set, was stamped in Peaceful Pine ink and cut out with the retired Tasteful Labels dies. A Bubble Bath bow completes the picture.

lilies of the valley

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

Nueve’s Notes

Hey, everyone! It’s me, Nueve! My “Boy Brother”, Brady, sent Mom flowers for her birthday and some things from somewhere called The Amazon so she could make a pretty place in our backyard. He’s a good brother, ’cause he also made sure me, Sixxy and Uncle Q had some toys, too. I got a sloth ball while Sixxy and Uncle Q got tennis balls. We LOVE the quiet place Mom made and the lessons she taught us while making it.

Nueve smelling roses

I learned that it is always important to take time to smell the roses, but beware of the bees.

Uncle Q in the zen garden

Uncle Q learned that it is important to always take time to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us.

Sixxy Zen Garden

And Sixxy learned that no matter how busy you are, you should always take time to play. Learning life lessons from Mom is just part of my job. I am a Working Dog. I am Good Boy Nueve.

Nueve Signature

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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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Moonlit Flora PP783

With its dark brooding backgrounds on one side and classic patterns in uplifting colors on the flip-side, Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper has already earned a place in my heart. While today’s card marks this beautiful paper’s first appearance on my blog, it will not mark its last. It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players!

Moonlit Flora

The sensational Stef is hosting Sketch Week and what a versatile sketch she has for us. The circle can be ANY shape you like, as you can see from the variety in our Design Team cards. I can’t wait to see what YOU create. I KNOW this is going to be a fun gallery for sure. 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! 

Moonlit Flora

Colors Of The Day

Colors Moonlit Flora

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

When I saw first saw this pattern of Moonlit Flora, I was mesmerized by this amazing Soft Sea Foam moth. I knew I wanted it to take the stage on Stef’s wonderful sketch. After snipping it out, I perched it upon a circle of Iridescent Sunset Shimmer Vellum. I LOVE this vellum. I used a little snippet of it along the band on the left of the card. Because I wanted to introduce some “pops” of color, I used the Fern & Flora dies to create fonds of Secret Sea and Berry Burst, as well as white blossoms with Crisp Cantaloupe centers. The vertical band on the left is Berry Burst and Secret Sea. The sentiment, from the Fragrant Layers stamp set, was heat embossed in white upon Secret Sea. To go along with the moonlit vibe, I added several pearl accents on the moth and on the blossoms. Yep! Moonlit Flora definitely did the bulk of the work today. Welcome to my stable of designer paper workhorses, “Moonie”!

Moonlit Flora

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 Products

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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Pink and Puppies PP782

A very good friend of mine is having a birthday soon. She’s a dog lover who loves pink and puppies. What better way to celebrate her special day than with a passel of puppies and pink plaid! It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players.

pink and puppies

This week, creative Christy is hosting our Clean and Simple challenge. She has such a precious theme for us: Baby Animals. I thought the puppies from the Cutest Crew stamp set would be perfect for the challenge and for my friend’s card. I know the gallery will be filled with the sweetest little babies ever, and 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! Just remember it is Clean and Simple week. Make sure your creations meet the following criteria:

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

pink and puppies

Colors Of The Day

pink and puppies PP782

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

When I first saw the Cutest Crew stamp set, these little puppies stole my heart. While the set is perfect for making baby and children’s cards, I still think my friend will love it, too. The card base features an adorable plaid paper in the new In Color, Barely Blush. It is from the Silly Old Bear collection. Other new In Colors which are featured include Golden Glow (spotted puppy fur) and Hydrangea Hue (bandana on the play bowing pup). I do have to confess I am smitten with the soon-to-be-released Scalloped Blooms dies. I used one of the larger ones to create the die cut on which the pups are playing and a smaller one to create the small flowers. The gorgeous embossing was made using the Eyelet Blooms die, which is the April Product Of The Month, and the new Impressions plate. The sentiment is from the Rolling Waves stamp set. It was inked up in Smoky Slate and stamped onto a deckled edge die cut. Three Barely Blush dots in the centers of the flowers were the only embellishments needed. The new products will be available on May 5th. Get your “Gotta Have” lists ready!

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 Products

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…

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