Lots of room to set a scene in our wide-open sketch at this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday #370!
For me, this was totally another chance to bring out another new set I have standing by for ink - the adorable Little Elephant, which is also available bundled with a punch!  I'm feeling like we're starting to see a punch revival this catty - yay!  So quick and easy to get your shapes done, and with a punch template, a snap to use even on the builder punches!  Anyway, I also featured two new colors this card - Gray Granite and Soft Sea Foam.  I am LOVING the Sea Foam - it's not the same as Mint Macaron or Pistachio Pudding at ALL!  You'll love the DSP, too - make sure to check it out!  See you at the challenge!
Little Elephant Stamp Set; Subtles DSP Stack in Soft Sea Foam; Soft Sea Foam, Gray Granite & Whisper White CS; Gray Granite Ink; Elephant Builder Punch; Layering Circles Framelits; Textured Weave Ribbon in Gray Granite; Gray Sequins; #TSOT370.

Our fearless Fab leader has a scary pink color challenge for us over at Fab Friday #138 - yikes!  Lucky for me, As You See It #176 has a wonderful mosaic sketch for us that I think will be perfect for it!
My original plan here was to do some kind of DSP mosaic, I'll be honest.  But then my eye came across this scrap of the upcoming Graceful Glass Designer Vellum that my dear friend Nancy gave me - SHE got it as a sample when she was at our last On Stage event - who doesn't love convention??  Anyway, it's been sitting out on my desk for a few weeks now, while I tried to think of something cool to do with it.  That bolt of lightning struck today!  I think this vellum is probably best colored with our Blends markers, but I did a super careful job with our regular markers, since that's where I had all the challenge colors, lol.  I colored on the BACK, and layered it over some Whisper White for pop and smudge protection.  So fun - can't wait to get a full pack!
Short & Sweet Stamp Set (retired 2007); Graceful Glass Designer Vellum; Whisper White & Powder Pink CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Melon Mambo, Flirty Flamingo & Powder Pink Markers; Flirty Flamingo Enamel Dots (I think these came from a Paper Pumpkin!); #FabFri138; #AYSI176.

There's so much to love in the sweet inspiration pic from Fusion Baby's Room this week - memories of my own sweet Ann the Elephant are coming back, too, lol.
For my baby elephant theme, I decided to pull in the super cute A Little Wild.  The side-by-side nature of the stamps with their framelits makes totally adorable tags, but I also using them on cards, and getting a chance to pull in the booty for the envelopes, lol, as I have today.  This is actually my first time with the elephant, so I'm glad to get a chance to have used all my sweet critters!  I spotted a few blue details in the inspiration pic, so I also used this as a chance to pull in some Marina Mist DSP - one of our retiring colors.  Buh bye!
A Little Wild Stamp Set; Marina Mist 2010-2013 DSP Stack Scrap (retired) & Smoky Slate Scrap from a past Paper Pumpkin; Smoky Slate, Pear Pizzazz & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Smoky Slate & Pink Pirouette Blends; Little Loves & Stitched Shapes Framelits; #FusionBabyRoom.

We have a pretty portrait sketch this week from Try Stampin' on Tuesday #348 - I'll be adding in Stamp Ink Paper # 125's colors as well!
I can't stand it anymore, and I HAVE to use another preview set I earned at On Stage, this one at our Leadership Luncheon on Saturday.  The speakers were great, there was lots of info to be shared and considered, but of course, the bow on top was this stamp set, called Flying Home.  It's a collection of bird-themed images, all line art just waiting to be colored!  I suspect it's more of a spring set, lol, but I couldn't wait any longer to ink it up, lol...  Cuteness!
Flying Home (2018 Occasions) and Badges & Banners Stamp Sets; Whole Lot of Lovely DSP; Whisper White & Early Espresso CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Early Espresso, Crushed Curry & Cajun Craze Inks; Duet Banner Punch; #TSOT348; #SIP125.

Here's some fun layers from Sketch Saturday#456 - hopefully I can squeeze in a frame for Less Is More #321, too!
As I was working my way through this sketch, I was struck by how structured it is - something I usually have a hard time with, lol.  BUT, I just happened to have a new-to-me set standing by that I realized was perfect for all the structure - Bookcase Builder!  AND, wouldn't you know, there's a stamp OF a little frame in there - it's like kizmet!  I had fun building some sweet baby shelves!  I think this set is way more versatile than I had realized!
Bookcase Builder Stamp Set; Perfectly Artistic DSP (retired); Whisper White, Early Espresso, Mint Macaron & Watermelon Wonder CS; Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Watermelon Wonder & Mint Macaron Inks; Layering Ovals Framelits; Brick Wall EF; Gold Enamel Shapes; #SS456; #LIM321.

Easter Bonus Class April 1!
No, that's not an April Fools' joke - it really is a quick and fun Easter class, just to get a few extra treats your way!  This class will be your ticket to a trio of all different Mini Egg Cartons, each with a tag and accompanying card - all you need to add is your favorite goodies when you're ready to give them away!  Here's your chance to play with Basket Bunch!
Class is announced for Saturday, April 1, at 3 pm, and will include all your supplies (bring your own snips and adhesive!), snacks, drinks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  This class is also FREE with your order of $30 or more!  RSVP today to save your spot!

Love the play on shapes at this week's In{k}spire Me #292!  I think I can make this into a baby card for TGIF #99, and I'm adding in this week's colors from Can You Case It #150 for good measure, too!
I'm so glad to get a chance to feature a baby card in these colors - I've heard from a lot of new parents lately that they're a bit frustrated at the lack of "neutrality" in baby colors - seems to be a trend to buck the trend, lol.  Mint Macaron is a perfect baby neutral, I think, and I tried to keep my navy to little touches...  It's been so long since I played with Something for Baby - I always forget how awesome the framelits are for this one!
Something for Baby & Badges & Banners Stamp Sets; Whisper White & Night of Navy CS; Versamark, Night of Navy & Mint Macaron Inks; Copper Embossing Powder; Baby's First Framelits; Duet Banner & Owl Builder Punches; Mint Macaron Enamel Shapes; #IM292; #TGIF99; CYCI150.

I love this paneled layout at Match the Sketch #165!  I'm going to add in the colors at In{k}spire Me #289, AND the ombre challenge from Just Add Ink #348!
So, I had an idea for the ombre almost right away, using the Irresistibly Floral DSP.  The problem was more what theme to give it with these colors, lol.  After QUITE a while browsing, I noticed my poor Something for Baby set - which I haven't used in an embarrassingly long time.  Yes, Heather, this is still current, lol.  Doh!  So, sorry to go all baby for a pink and blue color scheme, but still, what fun playing with the sponge brayer!  Hope the ombre effect shows!
Something For Baby & Sunshine Sayings Stamp Sets; Irresistibly Floral DSP; Whisper White & Smoky Slate CS; Smoky Slate, Flirty Flamingo & Tempting Turquoise Inks; Baby's First Framelits; Flirty Flamingo Enamel Shapes; #MTS165; #IM289;#JAI348.

Man Cards Class March 9 & 11!
We all know it can sometimes be a bit of a challenge to come up with that just-right "man card!"  So let's jump in with both feet and celebrate the guys with a Man Class!  This class will feature 5 all-occasion cards for those special dudes.  We'll play with several fun new sets and papers from our 2017 Occasions Catalog!  $25 covers all your supplies (bring your own snips and adhesive!), snacks and drinks, plus a bonus treat from me!  This class is also FREE with an order of $30 or more!  Class is on for Thursday, March 9 at 630 pm, or Saturday, March 11 at 3 pm.  RSVP today to reserve your spot!

So, class is announced for Thursday, April 21 at 630 pm, or Saturday, April 23 at 3 pm, for $35.  I will have your kit, and any possible extra supplies if I really go off the rez, waiting for you, plus snacks and drinks!  There's a distinct possibility, too, that there might be some sneak peekin' that comes home with me from convention!  RSVP today to reserve your kit!