We have a great banded sketch for you this week at Fab Friday #155!
That nice horizontal got me thinking about our awesome long bench in the Sitting Pretty bundle, and I knew I needed to pull that one out and get some bulldog time!  I'm not sure why I always gravitate to the more muted colors for this one - I think I've used Soft Sea Foam every time for it, lol.  Anyway, I really wanted my dog, plant and birdie for the bench, and then I decided to use Well Said for my sentiment.  I figured the "here for you" thought went great with my little loyal pup, and I matched it with a "surrounded by love" phrase for the inside.  Such a great sentiment set!
I can't wait to see YOUR creations - see you at the challenge!
Sitting Pretty & Well Said Stamp Sets; Gray Granite, Soft Sea Foam, Crumb Cake & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz & Crumb Cake Inks; Balmy Blue Blends Marker; Subtle DEF; Pretty Park Framelits; Faceted Dots; #FabFri155.

Happy New Year from all of us at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #389!  Let's get creative together!
New Year's Day seems like a great time to breal in another new Spring Mini stamp set - this one called Amazing Life.  It's a fun and quirky collection of party-themed and celebratory sayings, with fun detail stamps to go with - and they look perfect over the yummy How Sweet It Is DSP, lol.  I added a few touches of sparkle, and let the DSP color carry it all - a sweet celebration for sure!
Can't wait to see YOUR work over at the challenge - come join us!
Amazing Life Stamp Set; How Sweet It Is DSP; Whisper White, Granny Apple Green & Gorgeous Grape CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Layer Ovals & Rectangle Stitched Framelits; Gorgeous Grape Shimmer Dots; Dazzling Diamonds Glitter; #TSOT389.

Birthdays Galore 2019 Jan 10 & 12!
I'm so excited to kick off our new Spring Occasions catalog with our annual Birthday Cards class!  We have so many fun new sets to play with!  This class will feature SIX cards and envelopes, all using stamps from our new Spring Mini and Sale-A-Bration catties!  There were just too many to choose from!  Come get a good start on having your birthday cards ready for the year!  All supplies provided, just bring your own snips and fave adhesive!  Class will be $25, and includes, drinks, snacks and a special gift from me!  This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  Class is announced for Thursday, January 10 at 630 pm, or Saturday January 12 at 3 PM.  RSVP today to make sure I have your supplies ready and waiting for you!

Awww, The Library Challenge #22 is all about the super sweet book The Snowman!  Perfect timing!
I decided to pick my other snowman set, 2015's Snow Place, and just dress my boy up all in green!  Not quite the right hat, but I like a dapper snowman, lol.  I love the sketched snow flakes that come in this set, too - don't they look cute in Pool Party?  I even added some sparkly ribbon - doin' the glitz!  Another fun walk down memory lane with TLC - so glad I found this challenge!
Snow Place Stamp Set (retired 2015); Whisper White & Pool Party CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Pool Party & Old Olive Inks; Melon Mambo Blends Marker; Snow Friends Framelits; Pool Party Glitter Ribbon; TLC22.

Time for another lovely landscape card at this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday #387!
I knew I wanted to bring on some gorgeous DSP for this one, and of course that means my Frosted Floral pack!  This woodsy colored sheet with just a touch of shimmer is another fave from this set, and I love the watercolor look, too.  The delicate images made me think of another scripture collection, and this one from 1 Peter from Our Daily Bread's Scripture Series 3 was just right.  So many great reminders in these collections!
So, what did YOU come up with?  I can't wait to see over at the challenge!
ODB Scripture Series 3; Frosted Floral DSP; Whisper White & Tranquil Tide CS; Tranquil Tide & Soft Suede Stampin' Write Markers; Layering Ovals Framelits; Petal Passion Embellishments; #TSOT387.

Big Plans Planner Kit Class Dec 13 & 15!
So excited that we finally get to put together our planners for 2019!  The new Big Plans kit is gorgeous and easy to use, and has so many awesome new features over last year's - I know you're going to love it!  For class, we will assemble our planner kits together, and then make a set of 10 notecards and envelopes to go with from the coordinating Big Plans Memories & More Card Pack - woo!  There are two pricing options here: if you need the planner kit, your class is $40, and includes the full planner kit along with everything you need to make your 10 notecards (plus extra supplies!)  If you have your own kit to bring, class is $15 for the notecard supplies.  If you are only making the cards, the class can also be FREE with your order of $20 or more.  Class is announced for Thursday, December 13 at 6 pm, or, Saturday December 15, at 3 pm, and includes drinks, snacks and a special gift from me for BOTH class options!  RSVP today to save your spot - and see you there!

Oh yes, Fusion's Wine O'Clock challenge is right up my alley, lol - gotta get ready for the holidays!
So, I of course went straight for my retired Mixed Drinks set - love all the choices in this one!  It totally had the perfect sentiment, too - and my thoughts exactly!  I decided to go with a red and a white - Merry Merlot (of course!) and So Saffron.  I think it came out a bit collegiate looking, but hey, the wines look GREAT, lol.  I finished with a few iridescent sequins for just a touch of sparkle!
Mixed Drinks (retired-2018) Stamp Set; Whisper White, Merry Merlot & So Saffron CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Merry Merlot & So Saffron Inks; Iridescent Sequins; #FusionWineOClock.

We have a bright and cheery color combo from Just Add Ink #433 this week!
I decided this bright combo really needed to be on a birthday card, lol, and then I realized I really haven't used Broadway Birthday lately - time to change that!  I got a little help from the Broadway Bound DSP, and picked out my elements from there - check out that Blueberry marquee!  A few extra color touches, and I am good to go!
Broadway Birthday Stamp Set; Broadway Bound DSP; Whisper White, Blueberry Bushel & Berry Burst CS; Blueberry Bushel, Berry Burst & Lemon Lime Twist Inks; Broadway Lights Framelits; #JAI433.

2018 Mountainview Presbyterian Holiday Craft Boutique
Is that cinnamon rolls I smell?  Why, yes it is!  Come on out to the best Holiday Craft & Gift show, at Mountainview Presbyterian - a crafters heaven, with awesome food available, as well as baked goods galore made just for you!  I'll be there with lots of treats, cards and gifts as well - I'd love to see you!

8050 E Mountainview Rd, Friday Nov 16, 9-4 and Saturday Nov 17, 9-3.

We have a pretty portrait sketch for you at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #383 this week!
I decided this layout gave me just the chance I needed to show off another new set that I've been wanting to get inky - Seize the Day.  This set is from a new line of stamp styles for SU! - that they call DistINKtive - the stamps show different opacities in a single image, creating incredible detail!  I had some fun layering a couple images from this fun new set, and adding some additional embellishments for the sketch - love it!
Can't wait to see what YOU come up with - see you at the challenge!
Seize the Day Stamp Set; Nature's Poem DSP; Crumb Cake, Tranquil Tide & Whisper White CS; Tranquil Tide, Blackberry Bliss, Crumb Cake & Mint Macaron Inks; Stitched Shapes Framelits; Blackberry Bliss Nature's Twine; Blackberry Bliss Faceted Dots; #TSOT383.

Holiday Gifts & Packaging Class Nov 8 & 10!
We're keeping the jingle bells ringing with our 7th Annual Holiday Gifts & Packaging Class!  This is where you get all the last minute details squared away, for treat packaging, little gifts for hostesses, helpers and friends, and any other sparkle we can jam in there - I went a little crazy and we have 8 projects this year!!  It is always my pleasure to express my sincere appreciation for all of you at my most popular event of the year!  All supplies provided and prepped (bring your own snips and fave basic adhesive) plus special holiday treats and nog, of course!  This class is $25, or can be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  RSVP today to make sure I have a your spot reserved!   Class is announced for Thursday, Nov 8 at 630 pm, or Saturday, Nov 10, 3 pm - see you there!

OK, SU Only #209 is talking my love language this week - MY fave from the Holiday Catty?  Oh, yeah!
So, I think I have to take a stand for the super cute Making Christmas Bright - I know this is my first time using the set on the blog, but I could NOT wait to get my hands on this one, and play with that brilliant Christmas Bulb Builder punch!  Even this simple card has some serious pop, lol.  I also love that there's already a second set to go with the punch later in the catty - Making Every Day Bright.  Go take a look at that cute little pine cone, or the penguin - adorbs!  Well, off to put little light strings on EVERYTHING, lol...
Making Christmas Bright Stamp Set; Whisper White, Real Red & Old Olive CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Red, Old Olive & Crushed Curry Inks; Layering Circles Framelits; Christmas Bulb Builder Punch; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #SUO209.

Global Design Project #159 has a fun theme idea this week - "fall" in love - this could be cool!
I think Colorful Seasons is up today - I've been using this set for mostly Spring-y themes, because it has all those pretty blossoms in it, but I have to remember that it has some lovely leaves, too - perfect!  I kept it pretty simple with this stark branch and a few leaves, a touch of dimension - I love the look of this - we don't really get the Fall colors here in Scottsdale!  Makin' my own this year, lol.
Colorful Seasons Stamp Set; Very Vanilla & Early Espresso CS; Early Espresso, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie & Cajun Craze Inks; Seasonal Layers Thinlits; Stitched Shapes Framelits; Metallics Sequins; #GDP159.

Westminster Village Craft Boutique Oct 19, 4-7 pm
I hope you can by and visit me at this quick little craft show at Westminster Village, at 12000 N 90th Street, Scottsdale AZ..  This is new show for me, but there are plenty of fun and friendly vendors, snacks, and a silent auction!  Click on the pic for the flyer!  Hope to see you there!

I'm really digging this "sunrise" sketch from Retro Rubber #96!
With the sketch in mind, I went and perused the Shelves of Retirement - such a fun past-time to walk down Memory Lane!  I love the chance Retro Rubber gives me to, um, justify, hanging on to some oldies but goodies, lol.  Anyway, the nice round shape on the sketch kept drawing me back to 2012's Jewish Celebrations - LOVE the artwork in this one!  I wish we could get a really robust new Judaic set, though even if we did, I'm pretty sure I'd still hang on to this beauty, lol.  Shalom, my friends!
Jewish Celebrations (retired-2012); Perfectly Artistic DSP (retired); Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Lt & Med Bermuda Bay & Dk Mint Macaron Blends Markers; Layering Circles Framelits; Silver Sequins; #RR96.

Christmas Cards Part 2 2018, Oct 11 & 13!
Hooray!  You KNOW how much I love Christmas, we celebrate around here all year long!  Christmas Cards 2018 Part 2 will feature 6 gorgeous holiday cards, all from the 2018 Holiday Idea Book & Catalog, just in time to give you a jump on your "special" cards, or help you make some decisions about your "house" card, lol.  We must give to receive, right!  All supplies provided and prepped (bring your own snips and fave basic adhesive) plus snacks, drinks and a special gift from me!  Class is announced for Thursday, October 11 at 630 pm, and Saturday, October 13 at 3 pm.  We also have a make-up class already shaping up for Saturday, October 20 at 3 pm!  Class is $25 or can be FREE with your order of $30 or more.  RSVP today to save your spot!