Yippee!  So excited that Joy of Sets #007 has a new grid for us to play with again!
I decided to go for the far right column:  Twine-Die Cut-Emboss, and with some trepidation, give our new Heirloom Frames a go!  I naturally pulled in the colors from the Woven Threads DSP, which is also in the suite it's shown with, but for my sentiment I went with this Isaiah quote in Hold on to Hope.  And that was the kind of encouragement I needed to get through these frames, lol.  It took me more tries than I want to tell to figure out the new "sandwich" for my machine, and in the end, I also discovered that the ORDER of the sandwich is making a big difference for me.  I finally got some results I can share, though - woo hoo!
Hold on to Hope Stamp Set; Woven Threads DSP; Whisper White, Terracotta Tile & Purple Posy CS; Pretty Peacock Ink; Heirloom Frames Dies; Heirloom Frames 3D EF; Linen Thread; Faceted Dots in Pretty Peacock; #JOSTTT007.

It's so funny to see this sketch from Hand Stamped Sentiments #311 this week - I was just going through some old dies and came across my old giant scallop oval, lol.  I feel like this is deja vu!
In the end, I decided to go smaller with my Layering Oval framelits, and show off this lovely line from Isaiah - I got this idea I could put in some fireflies to be our "lights" lol.  I kept it pretty simple, though I tried to squeeze in a little detail where I could - scallop edge, and embossed background.  A nice show of Mango here, too!
Jar of Love & ODB Everlasting Light Stamp Sets; Whisper White, Basic Black & Mango Melody CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Mango Melody Blend Marker; Clear Wink of Stella (for the wings!); Polka Dot Basics EF; Layering Ovals & Everyday Jars Framelits; #HSSSC311.

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!

AAA #134 has another cool combo for us this week - keep your clean and simple design in one corner, and add in a musical twist if you can.  Nifty!
I tried to keep the card as spare and simple as I could, though I ended up going for some pretty layers - but no bling!!  These guys are determined to drag me kicking and screaming into clean and simple by hook or by crook, and I think it's working, lol!  A quick survey confirmed that I have NO music sets - isn't that crazy??  Then I thought to check my scripture sets, and sure enough, this beauty from Psalm 69 leapt out.  I stamped it over some pale leaves and flowers (that other flower just snuck out there, I swear I don't know what happened, lol) and kept it at that.  Now THIS is how to make music!
Petal Palette & ODB God Verses 2 Stamp Sets; Soft Sea Foam, Petal Pink & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Sea Foam & Petal Pink Inks; #AAA134.

Looks like a frame-up going on over at As You See It #191 this week!
More wide open space to show off pretty DSP - this time I pulled out my shimmery Frosted Floral - love the washes of color in this one!  The sketch called for a nice wide border as well, so I had some fun with the coordinating colors today.  It also seemed like a good chance to try out my new God Verses 2 from Our Daily Bread (shhh!)  This quote from Psalm 57 is a good one for me, as it feels like there have been so many losses for our family to kick off the new year - solace in prayer is getting me through...
ODB God Verses 2 Stamp Set; Frosted Floral DSP; Whisper White, Tranquil Tide, Gray Granite & Pear Pizzazz CS; Tranquil Tide & Soft Suede Stampin' Write Markers; Blackberry Bliss Heavy Baker's Twine; Petal Passion Embellishments; #AYSI191.

Birthdays Galore 2019!
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 still on for Saturday January 12 at 3 PM.  RSVP today to make sure I have your supplies ready and waiting for you!

The Sisterhood of Crafters' challenge to use stitched dies is RIGHT up my alley - I think I use these every day!
I decided to go for another scripture card today - my collection is getting pretty thin, shh!  I have a new set from Our Daily Bread Designs that I decided to get inky today - and perfectly sized for my beloved Stitched Shapes framelits, lol.  I've been really loving the scripture paired with the gorgeous pearly Frosted Floral papers, so I pulled a new sheet today to set off my Psalm!  So happy to have a more lovely words to live by!
ODB Scripture Collection 11; Frosted Floral DSP; Whisper White & Night of Navy CS; Mossy Meadow & Soft Suede Stampin' Write Markers; Cherry Cobbler Braided Twine (from a Paper Pumpkin kit!); Cherry Cobbler Pearls (also a PP kit, lol); #TSOCStitchedDies.

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!

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!

We're feeling festive this week at Try Stampin on Tuesday #386!
I saw our nice open space this week as a primo chance for a bold scripture card - I love this line from Psalm 138, and I find it always bears repeating (or is that reminding??)  I decided to play with some pretty DSP to go with, and I love the colors in these sheets from the Share What You Love pack - can't go wrong with the pretty purple stripes, lol.  Some delicate flowers, some layering circles, and this beauty is ready to go!
I can't wait to see what YOU come up with - see you over at the challenge!
ODB Scripture Collection 2 Stamp Set; Share What You Love DSP; Whisper White & Blackberry Bliss CS; Tranquil Tide Ink; Basic Jewel Pearls; Linen Thread; #TSOT386.

Holy smokes - you've GOT to check out this new challenge I just found:  The Library Craft Challenge #14 - a card makers' challenge inspired by BOOK COVERS!!  BRILLIANT!  I can't wait to play, kicking it off with the cover of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou - not a light read, either, lol.
I started by scoping out my bird sets, but I didn't feel quite right about doing something cutesy.  In the end I remembered my silhouette birds from High Tide, and went hunting for a possible scripture to go with.  I think of Angelou as such a strong personality - I think Psalm 34 is a good match for her - and the strong details of her story...  What a start to this challenge for me, lol.
High Tide & ODB Scripture Series 1 Stamp Sets; Whisper White & Basic Black CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie & Cajun Craze Inks; Faceted Dots in Black; Sponge Brayer; #TLCC14.

Yay!  It's time for Try Stampin' on Tuesday #375 - a super sketch!
For once, I'm sticking with a shape suggested on the sketch - something I NEVER do, lol.  But, you know, I had a little idea - I had our cool new "mini" backgrounds set, Bokeh Dots, still waiting for some ink, and one of the patterns is this kind of "cosmic stardust" thing - wouldn't that look cool in stars?  Had to give it a go - I do like it, though the detail is a bit hard to see - I tried to help it along with a bit of sponging around the edges.  I need to try this one in some BRIGHT colors, too!  And it turns out, I have a sweet little piece of scripture to go with - we're basking in the Son today!
Can't wait to see what YOU come up with - see you at the challenge!
Bokeh Dots & ODB Scripture Collection 6 Stamp Sets; Twinkle Twinkle DSP; Whisper White & Smoky Slate CS; Night of Navy & Crushed Curry Inks; Stars Collection Framelits (retired); #TSOT375.

All About the Stamparatus Class Aug 9 & 11!
This class will include SIX (I just got so excited!) mixed occasion cards that all feature how to get the most out of our amazing new tool, the Stamparatus!  You will never go back, lol.  Every card will use a fun new stamp set from our still new 2018-19 Idea Book & Catalog, so you can play with as many fun sets as possible!  All supplies provided and prepped, as usual (bring your own snips and fave basic adhesive) plus snacks, drinks, and a special gift from me!  Class is $25, or can be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  Classes are on for Thursday, August 9 at 630 pm, or Saturday August 11 at 3 pm.  RSVP today to save your spot!  EXTRA:  There is a make-up session already scheduled for this class on Saturday, August 18 at 1pm, make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend!

Totally adorable inspiration pic at this week's Fusion Easter Bunny challenge!
I was really stumped on this one for a while - I really didn't do much for Easter this year, sigh.  I finally settled on the colors, and the general Spring theme, and of course the funky sketch!  I was all abut the papers for this one - a quick search pulled up Sweet Soiree for the pinks, and after discovering I pretty much have NO Pear Pizzazz DSP scrap of any kind (sigh), I went with my old fave Chocolate Chip dots from the 2010-13 stack - so yummy, lol.  I pulled out my Hold on to Hope set for the sentiment, and added a few more details from that to finish it off.  Here's my cheater tip on two-color stamping:  Pick a light and a dark color scheme, ink up the whole stamp in the lighter color (in my case the Pear Pizzazz) then go over your details of choice in a darker marker (Chocolate Chip for me)- it won't ruin your marker so long as you only go over something lighter with it, and you can always check it on paper scraps after, too.  Easy peasy!
Hold on to Hope Stamp Set; Sweet Soiree & Chocolate Chip 2010-13 Stack Scrap (retired) DSP; Whisper White & Pear Pizzazz CS; Blushing Bride Glimmer; Pear Pizzazz Ink; Chocolate Chip, Pear Pizzazz & Blushing Bride Markers; Cross of Hope Framelits; Pear Pizzazz Enamel Shapes; #FusionEasterBunny.

Man Cards 2018 Class April 12 & 14!
It's time once again to stamp our hearts out for those special guys in our lives, and we have a fabulous range of new goodies to do it with!  These five cards will be adaptable to all occasions, with options for Father's Day as needed or desired - so come stand by your man!  Class costs $25, and includes all supplies (bring your own snips and adhesive) snacks and drinks, and a special gift from me.  This class can also be FREE with your purchase of $30 or more!  Class is on for Thursday, April 12 at 630 pm, or Saturday, April 14 at 3 pm.  RSVP today to hold your spot!  See you there!