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.

Oo, fun bottom-heavy sketch at this week's Case This Sketch#264!  I think I'll add in Global Design Project #131's Easter theme, too!
So, my avid readers may have noticed something about my lack of Easter cards this year.  Don't tell anyone, but I didn't get ANY of the Easter sets this year {GASP!}  Eh, they just didn't grab me, though really, last year's awesome Basket Bunch is pretty hard to beat.  So, since I was going for something retired ANYWAY, I went even further back to this simple and elegant set from 2012, Take Care.  I love playing with the pretty branch and nest, and the simple "Blessings" can be used in so many ways.  I figure the little eggs in the nest are perfect for Easter!
Take Care Stamp Set (retired-2012); Crumb Cake, Pool Party & Whisper White CS; Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake & Pool Party Inks; Chocolate Chip & Old Olive Markers; Woodland EF; Pool Party Sequins; #CTS264; #GDP131.

Fusion has a lovely Spring Wreath Inspired challenge combo for us this week - I can't wait to get out my Easter decor, lol!
Once again I decided to go pretty literal on this combo, lol - I created a pretty vine-y wreath with my Swirly Scribble Thinlits, and added my Spring flower elements with Beautiful Bouquet.  So much fun!  These colors are inspired by my Easter Wreath for the front door here - it's in the form of a wire Easter Basket, filled with pretty pink and yellow flowers, and a few pastel Easter eggs.  It's almost bunny time!
Beautiful Bouquet & Circle of Spring (retired) Stamp Sets; Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake & Old Olive CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Daffodil Delight, Pink Pirouette & Calypso Coral Inks; Swirly Scribbles Thinlits; Bouquet Bunch Framelits; Flirty Flamingo Enamel Shapes; Layered Leaves DEF; #FusionSpringWreath.

Fusion Card Challenge has a beautiful Easter combo for us this week!  Fun!  I'd say Paper Players #338 bunny theme will go along perfectly!  And of course, where there's bunnies, there's Basket Bunch, so I'll add in What Would You Stamp #110's Basket Bunch challenge, too!
So, whew, I feel like I need to confess:  I totally just finished an Easter class pretty much based on this stamp set, and I'm starting to run down a little bit on bunny overload, lol!  I focused on the chocolate bunny stamp, which was one I did NOT use for class, and because I have that on the brain since I just made my World Market run for the family Easter goodies, lol.  Ours are all sparkly, too, so I consider this a little snapshot of my neighborhood World Market!  Fittingly, I hauled the kitchen sink on this baby!
Basket Bunch & Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Sets; Succulent Garden DSP; Glimmer Asst Pack (SAB); Whisper White & Tip Top Taupe CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake & Tip Top Taupe Inks; So Saffron, Mint Macaron & Blushing Bride Markers; Decorative Dots EF (retired); Lg & Small Oval Punches; Basket Builder Framelits; Fancy Frost Sequins; #FCCEaster; #TPP338; #WWYS110.

Dragonfly Dreams Class April 13 & 15!
Finally!  Time to play with the gorgeous new Dragonfly Dreams suite from our 2017 Occasions Catalog - have you seen those amazing thinlits??  We'll be making five all-occasion cards, and using some fun techniques while we're at it!  $25 will cover all your supplies (bring your own snips and adhesive!), plus drinks and snacks, and a bonus treat from me, or class can be FREE with an order of $30 or more!  Class will be held Thursday, April 13 at 630 pm, or Saturday , April 15 at 3 pm.   RSVP today to save your spot!

I'm so excited about the shaker challenge over at Stamp Ink Paper #90 - good times!  I'm adding in this lovely sketch from Try Stampin' on Tuesday #313, too!
So, you know as soon as I saw those ovals on the sketch I was going for Easter eggs, right?  I almost did three large eggs, but then I switched to one "special" shaker plus some baskets, so I could play with the framelits even MORE, lol.  Let's just say we could never do this card in a class, lol, but I sure had a good time!  I think my fave thing about these framelits (besides the "grass") is the strip of eggs - I can cut out 5 different eggs at once!  Brilliant!
Basket Bunch & Banners For You Stamp Sets; Succulent Garden DSP; Whisper White, Watermelon Wonder, Crumb Cake & Mint Macaron CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Early Espresso Inks; Watermelon Wonder, Mint Macaron & Peekaboo Peach Markers; Layering Ovals, Basket Builder & Bunch of Banners Framelits; Sprinkles Embellishments; #SIP90; #TSOT313.

OK, I think the timing is good for Stamp Ink Paper #79's Anything BUT Christmas theme this week, lol. Let's have a little break!
And wouldn't you just know it, my awesome new Easter suite, Basket Bunch, came JUST in time to play - yay!! With all these amazing Basket Builder Framelits, I just knew I had to play with a range of pieces, but, I really couldn't get away from this sentiment. Here in Arizona "May all your chocolate be solid" is of especial interest, lol. It was a hundred degrees out all the way through November this year, for Pete's sake - rough times even for around here, lol. SO, let's not have any zombie bunnies this year. OK?
Basket Bunch (2017 Occasions) & Crazy About You (on the inside!) Stamp Sets; Tasty Treats DSP; Sweet Sugarplum, Whisper White & Pear Pizzazz CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede, Chocolate Chip, Early Espresso & Crumb Cake Inks; Layering Ovals & Basket Builder Framelits; #SIP79.

Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, drinks and snacks!  Let's take this Pumpkin out to play!  You're going to LOVE our projects!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by April 10 and you can join us in time for next month! (April's kit has a special "thank you" stamp set in it, celebrating Paper Pumpkin's millionth kit shipped!  Don't miss it!)

the same way I made poinsettias for Christmas, except I curled the petals instead of scoring them - so cute!
Friends & Flowers, and Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Sets; Birthday Bouquet & School House DSP; Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White & Blushing Bride CS; Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride & Pool Party Inks; Festive Flower & 1" Circle Punches; Itty Bitty Banner Framelits; Neutrals Button in White; White Baker's Twine; Pool Party Glitter Ribbon; Basic Jewel Jumbo Pearl (retired.)

Enjoy the Little Things Kit Class Feb 11 & 13!
I'm so excited to get together with you to put together this adorable decor kit, Enjoy the Little Things!  Besides the supplies to make the 13 placards for display, your kit also includes this sturdy and versatile "clapboard" clipboard, that stands on its own, ready for business!  There are SO many fun details to this project! 
Class is announced for Thursday, February 11 at 630 pm, and Saturday February 13 at 3 pm, for $30.  I'll have the few little extra supplies you'll need, plus drinks and snacks, of course, and an extra treat from me as always!  RSVP now to reserve your kit today!