Not sure how I fell off this ride, but here I am back at Joy of Sets #006 - yay!  I have become so fascinated by these tic-tac-toe challenges!
I gravitated right away to the left-hand column - thanks-patterned paper-punch.  New goodies are flowing in my studio, and I just couldn't wait to break into the gorgeous See A Silhouette DSP!  The suite it goes with actually has bundle with dies, so I scouted out a likely stamp set that I could do some punching for, and landed on our carried over Accented Blooms.  I love the two sentiment shapes that we can punch out with our Tailored Tag punch!  Perfect and bold - I've matched them up outside their set a few times now!  The hardest part today was picking the sheet I wanted to feature - I bet you'll have trouble with that, too!
Accented Blooms Stamp Set; See A Silhouette DSP; Whisper White & Poppy Parade CS; Mango Melody Ink; Poppy Parade Mini Striped Ribbon; Tailored Tag Punch; #JOSTTT006.

I'm so super excited to be a guest designer at this week's CAS on Friday #160 - and it's all about the people!  Don't you just love the people??  Lol, that was a Madagascar reference, get it?
I was really keeping my fingers and toes crossed that my first big new catty order would get here in time for this challenge, because I SO wanted to feature Serene Silhouettes - just beautiful images in this one, and I love the sentiments that go with them, too.  There's a brilliant die set that goes along as well, that includes three additional words, and I was so happy to incude one of those, too, lol.  I tried to keep as much white space as I could, but I couldn't resist featuring Purple Posy again, lol.  Even though I still don't have a stamp pad, I now have the markers, so I hauled out my old spritzing tool and went to town.  Love it!  I used to spritz EVERYTHING, lol.
I can't wait to see what YOU come up with over at CAS on Friday!  See you there!
Silhouette Scenes Stamp Set; Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Purple Posy Marker; Sweet Silhouette Dies; Spritzer Tool; #CASOF160.

2019 New Catty Preview Class June 15!
OK, shout it with me now:  who's ready for a NEW CATALOG!!!  How about a sneak peak with 6 fun projects, all from our brand new book??  Get a look at all the new goods, and of course, our new In Colors, and get inky with some hands-on stampin' time!  Class will feature 6 all-occasion cards, all from our 2019 Idea Book & Catalog, envelopes, drinks, snacks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  RSVP to save your spot!  Class is still on for Saturday, June 15 at 3 pm.  See you there!

So pretty - In{k}spire Me #394 has such a cool breezy combo for us this week - love it!
I definitely wanted to include the study in blues this week, though I think I did the proportions a little different from the sketch, lol.  I finally came up with an idea using our still-going-strong Sorry For Everything set - love this one, and how versatile it is with the different sentiment matchings.  Some pretty Navy DSP from my retired Twinkle Twinkle stash anchors the bottom, and I used the big "sorry" to cover my image doodle.  A fun challenge!  At the last second, I sprinkled on some tiny blue sequin squares for just a touch more detail - just enough!
Sorry for Everything Stamp Set; Twinkle Twinkle DSP (retired); Whisper White, Pacific Point & Pool Party CS; Night of Navy Ink; Sprinkles Embellishments (retired); #IM394.

2019 New Catty Preview Class June 15!
OK, shout it with me now:  who's ready for a NEW CATALOG!!!  How about a sneak peak with 6 fun projects, all from our brand new book??  Get a look at all the new goods, and of course, our new In Colors, and get inky with some hands-on stampin' time!  Class will feature 6 all-occasion cards, all from our 2019 Idea Book & Catalog, envelopes, drinks, snacks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  RSVP to save your spot!  Class is still on for Saturday, June 15 at 3 pm.  See you there!

Check it out, Retro Rubber #112 has a super cute buttons and bows challenge this week for us!  Hopefully I remember to go "retro" this time, lol.  I'm sneaking in Stamp Ink Paper #201's cool colors, too!
I quickly realized I have a bunch of old buttons on hand still (!!) so I went hunting for a set that could take on a button pretty easily.  I landed on Crazy About You - I can't BELIEVE this set is really from 2015!  Time is flying, people!  I kept things fairly simple, and layered the flowers flat over some contrasting Stitched Circles - the buttons add so much dimension, I wanted to keep everything else flat, lol.  I love the finished look!
Crazy About You Stamp Set (retired 2015); Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Sahara Sand & Bermuda Bay CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral & Sahara Sand Inks; Scallop Circle Punch; Stitched Shapes Dies; Retired Buttons in Bermuda, Calypso & Sand; White Baker's Twine; #RR112; #SIP201.

2019 New Catty Preview Class June 13 & 15!
OK, shout it with me now:  who's ready for a NEW CATALOG!!!  How about a sneak peak with 6 fun projects, all from our brand new book??  Get a look at all the new goods, and of course, our new In Colors, and get inky with some hands-on stampin' time!  Class will feature 6 all-occasion cards, all from our 2019 Idea Book & Catalog, envelopes, drinks, snacks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  RSVP to save your spot!  Class is on for Thursday, June 13 at 630 pm, or Saturday, June 15 at 3 pm.  See you there!

Time to mix it up again at this weeks Try Stampin' on Tuesday #412!  Yay!
I'm afraid I could only manage the sketch this time, myself - my shelves look so bare now that I've rolled over all my retired stuff!  Yikes!  I was happy to spot Dandelion Wishes for my inspiration today, though - love these images!  AND, they go great with this sentiment from our new Above The Clouds - let's soar like a dandelion seed, lol!
So, what will YOU create?  I can't wait to see what you come up with, over at the challenge!
Dandelion Wishes & Above The Clouds Stamp Sets; Painted Seasons DSP (retired); Whisper White, Basic Black & Grapefruit Grove CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Stitched Shapes Dies; Iridescent Sequins; #TSOT412.

2019 New Catty Preview Class June 13 & 15!
OK, shout it with me now:  who's ready for a NEW CATALOG!!!  How about a sneak peak with 6 fun projects, all from our brand new book??  Get a look at all the new goods, and of course, our new In Colors, and get inky with some hands-on stampin' time!  Class will feature 6 all-occasion cards, all from our 2019 Idea Book & Catalog, envelopes, drinks, snacks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  RSVP to save your spot!  Class is on for Thursday, June 13 at 630 pm, or Saturday, June 15 at 3 pm.  See you there!

OK, these little birds cuddling is pretty adorable at this week's Fusion Rainbow Birds challenge!  And CAS on Friday #159 is ALSO having a birds challenge - perfect!
One of the things I love about our new Free As a Bird suite is the flat-out GORGEOUS DSP - and that includes a whole sheet of these beautiful little birds to snip out and use, in all colors and poses - so lovely!  Great inspiration for my own aqua-painting, too, lol.  I found three different ones that I felt might approximate a rainbow effect, and fussy cut to my heart's content - love it!
Free As A Bird Stamp Set; Bird Ballad DSP; Whisper White, Calypso Coral, So Saffron & Pear Pizzazz CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Stitched Shapes Dies; #FusionRainbowBirds; #CASOF159.

2019 New Catty Preview Class June 13 & 15!
OK, shout it with me now:  who's ready for a NEW CATALOG!!!  How about a sneak peak with 6 fun projects, all from our brand new book??  Get a look at all the new goods, and of course, our new In Colors, and get inky with some hands-on stampin' time!  Class will feature 6 all-occasion cards, all from our 2019 Idea Book & Catalog, envelopes, drinks, snacks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  RSVP to save your spot!  Class is on for Thursday, June 13 at 630 pm, or Saturday, June 15 at 3 pm.  See you there!

Another oldie and goldie at this week's Back to Basic #29 - a triple stamp card!  Such a fun way to play with layers!
I actually don't do this technique very often, so I knew I wanted to really PLAY - fun images, some bright coloring - could I make it work?  It turns out Little Twinkle once again saves the day!  I am so fascinated by coloring in this starry heart in different shades, and it comes out pretty cool broken up in the triple layers, too!  I had so much fun putting this one together, and picking out my markers as I went along!
Little Twinkle Stamp Set; Crumb Cake, Basic Black & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Balmy Blue, Pool Party, Granny Apple Green, Mint Macaron, Soft Sea Foam, Daffodil Delight, Pineapple Punch & Mango Melody Blends Markers; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #BBB029.

2019 New Catty Preview Class June 13 & 15!
OK, shout it with me now:  who's ready for a NEW CATALOG!!!  How about a sneak peak with 6 fun projects, all from our brand new book??  Get a look at all the new goods, and of course, our new In Colors, and get inky with some hands-on stampin' time!  Class will feature 6 all-occasion cards, all from our 2019 Idea Book & Catalog, envelopes, drinks, snacks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  RSVP to save your spot!  Class is on for Thursday, June 13 at 630 pm, or Saturday, June 15 at 3 pm.  See you there!

Well, wouldn't you know it, SU Only #224 is having a masculine challenge!  The timing is perfect to pair up with The Male Room #112's computers or gaming challenge, too!
So, my idea for this one might be a little tenuous, lol - I have NO computer or gaming stamps!  I finally hit on our fun Tabs For Everything set - I actually bought this bundle for the punch, and I can't say for sure I've even USED the stamp set before - go figure!  I spotted this little thumb's up symbol, and hey, that's from computers, right??  So I made a quick and simple man congrats card, in one of my fave color combos - it's all about the keyboarding here, lol...
Tabs For Everything (retired 2019); Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Pacific Point, Lemon Lime Twist (retired); & Pool Party CS; Pacific Point, Lemon Lime Twist & Pool Party Inks; Stitched Shapes Dies; Maps Etc EF; Pacific Point Sequins; #SUO224; #TMR112.

2019 New Catty Preview Class June 13 & 15!
OK, shout it with me now:  who's ready for a NEW CATALOG!!!  How about a sneak peak with 6 fun projects, all from our brand new book??  Get a look at all the new goods, and of course, our new In Colors, and get inky with some hands-on stampin' time!  Class will feature 6 all-occasion cards, all from our 2019 Idea Book & Catalog, envelopes, drinks, snacks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  RSVP to save your spot!  Class is on for Thursday, June 13 at 630 pm, or Saturday, June 15 at 3 pm.  See you there!

We have a lovely landscape sketch for you this week at Fab Friday #165 - come join the fun!  I'm also super excited to guest design for As You See It #202's beautiful color challenge!  Make sure you stop by there, too!
So, it's hard not to see flowers when I see these colors, so I decided to go for it with Abstract Impressions - so fun to layer and stamp off with this one!  I went ahead and used the Mossy Meadow for my card base, and tried to use my other colors to add bright pops of color on the dark green field - don't think I did too bad!  At the last minute, I decided to go extra on the Daffodil Delight, with an additional layer, and some White Accent Dots I colored with my Daffodil Blend Marker.  I think it's sunny days!
So what are YOU inspired to create?  I hope I get to see - at EITHER challenge!
Abstract Impressions Stamp Set; Mossy Meadow, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White & Calypso Coral CS; Mossy Meadow, Daffodil Delight & Calypso Coral Inks; Rectangle Stitched & Arts & Crafts Dies; Perfect White Accents (retired); Daffodil Delight Blends Marker; #FabFri165; #AYSI202.

2019 New Catty Preview Class June 13 & 15!
OK, shout it with me now:  who's ready for a NEW CATALOG!!!  How about a sneak peak with 6 fun projects, all from our brand new book??  Get a look at all the new goods, and of course, our new In Colors, and get inky with some hands-on stampin' time!  Class will feature 6 all-occasion cards, all from our 2019 Idea Book & Catalog, envelopes, drinks, snacks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  RSVP to save your spot!  Class is on for Thursday, June 13 at 630 pm, or Saturday, June 15 at 3 pm.  See you there!

Oo la la!  The Library Challenge #34 is bringing us The Art of Stripes - what a great theme for cards!
So, I'll just take those stripes and run with them, shall I?  It's hard not to with these colorful bold stripes in our Bird Ballad DSP - I've really had quite the thing for edge-to-edge card fronts this week, lol.  I love the little trio of fancy pens in It Starts With Art, so I decided to color up a set to match the paper - there's even this cute button trim in the die set!  Personally, I'm a VERTICAL strip person - horizontal stripes look very French, lol, but they make me look wider - ack!
It Starts With Art Stamp Set; Bird Ballad DSP; Whisper White, Calypso Coral & Petal Pink CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Petal Pink & Pool Party Blends Markers; Rectangle Stitched & Arts & Crafts Dies; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #TLC034.

2019 New Catty Preview Class June 13 & 15!
OK, shout it with me now:  who's ready for a NEW CATALOG!!!  How about a sneak peak with 6 fun projects, all from our brand new book??  Get a look at all the new goods, and of course, our new In Colors, and get inky with some hands-on stampin' time!  Class will feature 6 all-occasion cards, all from our 2019 Idea Book & Catalog, envelopes, drinks, snacks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  RSVP to save your spot!  Class is on for Thursday, June 13 at 630 pm, or Saturday, June 15 at 3 pm.  See you there!