Sunny days ahead!  Retro Rubber #108 is bringing on the rainbow!
So how about those peeps??  'Tis the season!  My little secret vice (if I still ate sugar - whew!) is actually marshmallow peeps.  Don't get me wrong, I do like the chicks, too, especially when they're dipped in chocolate on the bottom - that's the only king I like fresh!  The best way is to actually rip open the package a little and let them dry out just a tad, so all the sugar coating is nice and crunchy - you can practically FEEL your teeth rotting in your head!!  Anyway, I also like the marshmallow bunnies, and that they come in all the fun colors.  Today I made them in all our new brights - the NEW SU! rainbow, lol.  Maybe I should make a peep wreath since I don't eat them anymore, so I can at least have them around, lol.  The javalinas would LOVE that!
Basket Bunch Stamp Set (retired 2017); Whisper White, Poppy Parade, Mango Melody, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Bermuda Bay & Gorgeous Grape CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Basket Builder Framelits; Gingham Gala Sequins; #RRCB108.

Time for our mix it up challenge this month at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #404!
I don't know about you, but I found these colors to be a real challenge.  I scrapped my ideas and started over three times!  I finally hit on the winning combo when I came across my Needle & Thread suite - love this stitch-patterned DSP!  A simple floral medallion over the top and I was finally happy, lol.  I even have a few Mint Macaron Faceted Dots for a touch of sparkle.
So, what will YOU create?  I can't wait to check it out over at the challenge!
Needle & Thread Stamp Set; Needlepoint Nook DSP; Whisper White & Mint Macaron CS; Night of Navy, Mint Macaron & Flirty Flamingo Inks; Stitched Shapes & Needlepoint Elements Framelits; Mint Macaron Faceted Dots; #TSOT404.

Once again, Fusion has pulled out the stops to give us another great inspiration and sketch combo - they're calling it "cheery eggs," lol.
So, as I sit here typing up this post, I have to laugh at where I've ended up for this card.  I've had so much white white white the last few days, all I could think was, let's do some pretty paper today!  Oo, let's get out that Painted Seasons DSP (which I now have like 6 packs of, sigh) and oo again, now's my chance to really do something with that pretty Christmas paper, and play with that pine cone, and, and, and - you see where I'm headed here?  That right there is how I went from an intended Easter card, to a Christmas card, sigh.  But I DO love this paper, lol.
Painted Seasons & Christmas Pines Stamp Sets; Painted Seasons DSP; Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade & Whisper White CS; Early Espresso, Call Me Clover & Poppy Parade Inks; Four Seasons Framelits; Clear Epoxy Droplets; #FusionCheeryEggs.

Yet again Back to Basics #25 is offering up a technique I've not really done before - a 1-2-3 card!  The idea is that I follow a "recipe" - 1 topper, 2 colors and 3 gems or jewels.  Cool!
So this was actually kinda tough for me - do I know what a card "topper" is?  Does it mean extra layers?  A floating shape?  I took a chance and did both, hoping that woudl qualify, lol.  I also pulled out my In This World set - I've been working a lot lately on butterfly cards, so it leapt out at me that here's another butterfly, that I don't think I've ever even used, lol!  Crazy!  I let my pretty bug be the color focus, with Calypso Coral and Pineapple Punch, because I had some Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots I could work in for my "jewels."  Whew, did I tick all the boxes?
In This World & Hanging Garden Stamp Sets; Whisper White & Smoky Slate CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Calypso Coral, Pineapple Punch & Basic Black Blends Markers; Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots; #BBB25.

Well, I'm feeling spiffy with Inspire Create #40's black and white challenge!
I thought for a bit, and decided the contrast of the black and white puzzle pieces together would be a perfect showing.  So crisp!  I stacked sets together to add some dimension to the pieces, and also added a few black sequin highlights.  Super simple and understated - the little black (and white!) dress of cards, lol.
Love you to Pieces Stamp Set; Whisper White & Basic Black CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Puzzle Pieces Thinlits; Black Sequins; ICC040.

Time for another fun sketch over here at Fab Friday #161 - how about some landscape layers??
I decided to pull out a background stamp today - I never seem to use these as much as I think I will!  I thought this music would be lovely, and then I created a frame with our awesome Stitched Rectangles - love all these nesting shapes!  I stuck with my fave purple and green combo, and used markers to ink up my face sentiment from Part of My Story - this was such a great SAB set!  So, what will YOU create?  Bonus points for Gorgeous Grape, lol...
Sheet Music & Part of My Story Stamp Sets; Whisper White, Soft Sea Foam & Gorgeous Grape CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Gorgeous Grape & Granny Apple Green Markers; Rectangle Stitched & Layering Ovals Framelits; Gorgeous Grape Glitter Dots; #FabFri161.

Butterflies Galore Class April 13!
We have a couple gorgeous new butterfly sets this Spring and I think we should get out ALL the toys to do them up right!   Let's hear it for wings everywhere!  This class will highlight 6 all-occasion cards all featuring different elements of our amazing collections, even pulling in a few Sale-A-Bration items I saved just for this!  Class includes all supplies needed (bring your own snips and fave adhesive!), drinks, snacks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  Class is still on for Saturday, April 13 at 3 pm!  RSVP today to save your spot - hope you can flutter on by!

Oh my goodness, check the adorable cover on this edition of Mary Poppins over at The Library Challenge #30!  The cutest!
All those pretty colors made me go dig out my old Neighborhood Wheel, so I could make some cute houses for my card, too!  I added on an umbrella for Ms. Poppins, and a quick word of encouragement.  I think this has turned out to be a quirky and pretty topical card, but I loved this book (and the movie!) so much!  Had to take a try at this one!  Not even close to "practically perfect," but such fun to make!
Weather Together (Retired 2018) & Neighborhood Stampin' Around Wheel (retired 2007); Whisper White & Rich Razzleberry CS; Memeto Tuixedo Black Ink; Basic Black, Wisteria Wonder (retired), Pool Party, Flirty Flamingo, Mint Macaron, Rich Razzleberry, Blackberry Bliss, Pineapple Punch; Petal Pink, Bermuda Bay & Smoky Slate Blends Markers; Umbrella Weather Framelits; #TLC030.

Butterflies Galore Class April 13!
We have a couple gorgeous new butterfly sets this Spring and I think we should get out ALL the toys to do them up right!   Let's hear it for wings everywhere!  This class will highlight 6 all-occasion cards all featuring different elements of our amazing collections, even pulling in a few Sale-A-Bration items I saved just for this!  Class includes all supplies needed (bring your own snips and fave adhesive!), drinks, snacks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  Class is still on for Saturday, April 13 at 3 pm!  RSVP today to save your spot - hope you can flutter on by!

Time for another speed challenge - this time AAA #137 - and can I add in dry embossing, too?  Yikes!
I decided to get started by browsing my embossing folder bin, and way back in the very last spot was this old Alphabet Press folder!  I love the look of this one, and so very rarely use it, lol.  Typical.  So I pulled it and did a quick search for a likely sentiment to go with.  Since I can never have too many thank you cards, I landed on All Things Thanks.  Once my key decision were made it took me about three minutes to complete the card - speedy day!  I couldn't resist a few glitter dots, and all that emboss makes me feel like it looks busy, but seriously, I think this is still clean and simple, really!
All Things Thanks Stamp Set; Whisper White, Lemon Lime Twist & Crumb Cake CS; Berry Burst Ink; Alphabet Press EF (retired); Stitched Shapes Framelits; Berry Burst Glitter Dots; #AAA137.

Butterflies Galore Class April 11 & 13!
We have a couple gorgeous new butterfly sets this Spring and I think we should get out ALL the toys to do them up right!   Let's hear it for wings everywhere!  This class will highlight 6 all-occasion cards all featuring different elements of our amazing collections, even pulling in a few Sale-A-Bration items I saved just for this!  Class includes all supplies needed (bring your own snips and fave adhesive!), drinks, snacks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  Class is on for Thursday, April 11 at 630 pm or Saturday, April 13 at 3 pm!  RSVP today to save your spot - hope you can flutter on by!

We're going kind of tribal this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #403!
It took me a bit to break down this sketch, lol.  I finally decided we were doing layered columns, and when I have a narrow vertical like this, it's hard for me to not think "balloon!"  So out it came.  When I decided to go with this fun Broadway Bound DSP for my background, I pulled in the Lovely Lipstick, one of the coordinating colors in that suite.  I'm loving the look of the Lipstick against the Slate! It only took me two tries to get the layers right, lol, and then some glitter dots finish the deed.  It's a celebration, all right!
So, what will YOU stamp?  I can't wait to see, over at the challenge!
Balloon Celebration Stamp Set; Broadway Bound DSP; Whisper White, Basic Black & Lovely Lipstick CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Lovely Lipstick Inks; Balloon Bouquest & Banner Triple Punches; Lovely Lipstick Glitter Dots; #TSOT403.

Butterflies Galore Class April 11 & 13!
We have a couple gorgeous new butterfly sets this Spring and I think we should get out ALL the toys to do them up right!   Let's hear it for wings everywhere!  This class will highlight 6 all-occasion cards all featuring different elements of our amazing collections, even pulling in a few Sale-A-Bration items I saved just for this!  Class includes all supplies needed (bring your own snips and fave adhesive!), drinks, snacks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  Class is on for Thursday, April 11 at 630 pm or Saturday, April 13 at 3 pm!  RSVP today to save your spot - hope you can flutter on by!

Very nice - As You See It #197 has a cool starburst sketch for us this week!
And did I do a starburst??  Heck, no!  When looking over my shapes, I realized I don't even remember the last time I pulled out Label Me Pretty, so I totally had to ink that baby up!  I went for a two-step version, with this pretty outline.  I then added a the circular thank you sentiment, inking up with markers to get the two-color effect.  I even "found" some lace - this is just the kind of occasion I keep Delicate Details around for, lol.  Fun and fresh in Lemon Lime Twist - a perfect day!
Label Me Pretty & Delicate Details (retired 2017) Stamp Sets; Botanical Butterfly DSP; Whisper White & Basic Black CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Basic Black & Lemon Lime Twist Markers; Pretty Label Punch; Mini Striped Ribbon in Lemon Lime Twist; Black Sequins; #AYSI197.

Butterflies Galore Class April 11 & 13!
We have a couple gorgeous new butterfly sets this Spring and I think we should get out ALL the toys to do them up right!   Let's hear it for wings everywhere!  This class will highlight 6 all-occasion cards all featuring different elements of our amazing collections, even pulling in a few Sale-A-Bration items I saved just for this!  Class includes all supplies needed (bring your own snips and fave adhesive!), drinks, snacks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  Class is on for Thursday, April 11 at 630 pm or Saturday, April 13 at 3 pm!  RSVP today to save your spot - hope you can flutter on by!