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Cool & Sweet (& Just Add Color Class Feb 8 & 10!)

1/31/2018

What a cool layered sketch from Case This Sketch #256! I'm going for it with In{k}spire Me #335's colors, too!
After mulling it over a while, I finally decided I could really only see all these colors together on ice cream, and I have an AWESOME stamp set for that, lol. Who wouldn't love a little stacked row of ice cream cones like these? I'm just finishing off my week 3 of a three cleanse, so I'm pretty much having dreams about these babies every night! Or maybe it's nightmares?? Lol, either way, so glad I had some fun inspiration to pull this together!
Cool Treats Stamp Set; Whisper White & Melon Mambo CS; Soft Suede, Melon Mambo & Emerald Envy Inks; Polka Dot Basics EF; Frozen Treats & Cupcake Cutouts Framelits; Melon Mambo Enamel Shapes; #CTS256; #IM335.

Just Add Color Class Feb 8 & 10!
So many color options these days in our Stampin' world, we need a whole class just to do them all! This class will feature 5 all-occasion cards each featuring a different coloring product, so you can get a feel for new goodies that are right for you! Brusho, Markers, Blends, Aqua-painting, Pencils - they are all coming your way, with fun new stamps to match! This class is $25 and includes all your 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! RSVP today to save your spot! Class is on for Thursday, Feb 8, at 630 pm, or Saturday, Feb 10 at 3 pm, just let me know which you prefer!

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Tranquil Leaves

1/30/2018

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We have a super cute sketch from Paper Craft Crew #277 this week! I'm combining with this color combing from Just Add Ink #393!
How to show off these colors, and deal with all the layers? This one was a toughie for me. I finally hit on Flourishing Phrases - I'm finding that the pretty winding vines and buds are perfect vehicles for adding just touches of colors, when you want to keep things from going too far. Of course, it also lends itself pretty heavily to OEI (over-embellish-itis), so I have to be firm with myself, too, lol. I added a few stamped background elements and fussy cut a few leaves, in the end, I'm stoked with how this came out! Even the sequins work out great!
Flourishing Phrases & Hardwood Stamp Sets; Whisper White, Crumb Cake & Lemon Lime Twist CS; Tranquil Tide, Lemon Lime Twist & Crumb Cake Inks; Lots of Labels & Stitched Shapes Framelits; Linen Thread; Lemon Lime Twist Sequins; #PCC277; #JAI393.

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Paper Lantern Party

1/29/2018

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Freshly Made Sketch #321 has this fun layout for us today - let's try it with Color Throwdown #477.
When I went hunting for some likely "any" shapes for the sketch, I kept coming back to Color Me Happy - I just love those paper lanterns! I kept the card pretty sparse per the sketch, but tried to sneak in a little detail - the background paper is an old sheet from a Paper Pumpkin kit, as are those sparkly orange sequins. And of course, any chance to play with my Blends is awesome!
Color Me Happy Stamp Set; Random Smoky Slate DSP from Paper Pumpkin; Whisper White & Tangerine Tango CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Dark Pumpkin Pie, & Dark & Light Pool Party Blends Markers; Orange Sequins; #FMS321; #CTD477.

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Happy Heart

1/28/2018

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Sunday Stamps #171 is back with a gorgeous color challenge for us! I have this fun sketch from Global Design Project #122 to help me along as well!
So, I'm pretty sure I'm not famous for my use of pink, so this card was a real stretch for me, lol. When I have color challenges like this, it always turns into the great DSP hunt to try and fill in my gaps! Today, that turned out to not be such a big deal (especially since I did NOT get the perfect-for-this-challenge Sure Do Love You Suite, shh!) Let's just say, with a grumpy 18 year old on my hands these days, I REALLY miss grade school class treats, lol. I had some fun today trying to stick with current papers, but reviving one of my fave hearts ever from SU! - from the PS I Love You set. So sweet!
I can't wait to see YOUR creations over at the challenge - time to bask in pink glory!
Heartfelt Love Notes Paper Pumpkin & PS I Love You (retired) Stamp Sets; Myths & Magic Specialty & Tutti Frutti DSPs; Whisper White & Gold Foil CS; Berry Burst & Gold Encore Inks; Gold EP; Lots of Labels Framelits; Full Heart Punch (retired); Gold Metallic Thread; Melon Mambo Candy Dots (retired); #SSC171; #GDP122.

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Cozy Cuppa

1/27/2018

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I love the theme at this week's Fusion - coffee and a book! How to get it all in there with the sketch??
This one was a stumper, lol. I just sat and stared and thought and spun my wheels for a WHILE. Could I make a bookcase background? Could I make up book spines somehow? Finally I reined myself in, and realized I could place a cuppa over a book page, with my old Typeset Specialty DSP. Whew! I am SO happy with how this came together, simple and warm, perfect for a cozy snuggle on a lazy rainy afternoon. Yay!
Hug in a Mug (retired) & Bookcase Builder Stamp Sets; Typeset Specialty DSP (retired); Crumb Cake, Early Espresso & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Sahara Sand & Early Espresso Inks; Real Red Marker; Banner Triple Punch; Sahara Sand Candy Dots (retired); #FusionCoffee.

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Lime Fizz

1/26/2018

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We have an intriguing challenge from this week's SU Only #192 - use just one color!
How to choose just one?? I am a color junkie. But, if someone twisted my arm, and maybe gave me a wet willie, too, I GUESS I could pick - Lemon Lime Twist! Yes! And how handy that we have a whole suite devoted to this zesty color - Bubble Over, along with the Bubbles & Fizz DSP from Sale-A-Bration - so fun! I made a cute pop bottle and label, added a straw, and some beautiful ribbon - can't go wrong here!
Bubble Over Stamp Set; Bubbles & Fizz DSP; Whisper White & Basic Black CS; Lemon Lime Twist & Memento Tuxedo Black Inks; Mini Striped Ribbon in Lemon Lime Twist; Bottles & Bubbles Framelits; Basic Black Candy Dots (retired); #SUO192.

Pumpkin Club January 27!
Did you get your January Pumpkin kit yet? Love is in the air! Check out the video here! (Increase the resolution by clicking on the little gear icon.)
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, January 27, 3 pm, chez Heroldt - RSVP to let me know you are coming!
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, drinks and snacks! Or, do you have too many kits on hand already? Bring 'em along and we'll get caught up, in good crafty company! My craft room is yours!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by February 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Great Friend

1/25/2018

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Today's sketch comes from Case This Sketch #255 - so pretty! I think I'll also add in TGIF #143's "awesome friends" theme - cute!
Looking at the sketch, I realized this is the perfect layout for showcasing some gorgeous new DSP, and I ran right to Sweet Soiree. This paper is listed as "specialty," because it's all heavier weight, like a light cardstock. I love how substantial it is - helps me keep my layers trim! I also browsed for a good "awesome friend" sentiment, and came across Window Shopping. I found this large sentiment in a fun font and knew I was good - this card was unbelievably fast and easy, but so cute!
Window Shopping Stamp Set; Sweet Soiree DSP; Whisper White CS; Berry Burst Ink; Stitched Shapes Framelits; Metallic Edge Ribbon in Berry Burst; Yellow Self-Adhesive Sequins; #CTS255; #TGIF143.

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Good One, Dad

1/24/2018

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We have a lovely iconic sketch from In{k}spire Me #334 today!
I decided to yuk it up today, and Dad Jokes was just right for it, lol. I can't decide which is funnier - the "cheesiness" of the jokes, or the fact that I've heard every single one of these from my own Dad. Or that our daughter now gets to enjoy them from her own father (Love you, hungry!) I tried to go with pizza colors, kinda, but in general, I kept it pretty low-key. I think I pulled it off - this is not an image heavy set, as it rightly focuses on the corn-ball, lol...
Dad Jokes Stamp Set; Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, So Saffron & Crumb Cake CS; Misc Garden Green DSP Scrap; Early Espresso, So Saffron, Cherry Cobbler & Garden Green Inks; Layering Ovals Framelits; Cherry Cobbler Sequins; #IM334.

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Waterfront

1/23/2018

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Yay! Bring on the tilty sketch from Match the Sketch #212! I'm adding in Just Add Ink #392's "something new" challenge, too!
I'm super excited to pull out my Waterfront set for the first time - have you seen this one in the Occasions Catty?? It's so beautiful and has all kinds of lovely wash pieces for building stunning out door scenes: mountains, beaches, water-scapes - just so innovative! This card right here was just a tiny toe-dip, and I am HOOKED! So glad I had a nice open space to build my island on!
Waterfront Stamp Set; Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Pool Party & So Saffron CS; Night of Navy, Crumb Cake, Lemon Lime Twist, Old Olive & Pool Party Inks; 1" Circle Punch; Marina Mist Candy Dots (retired); #MTS212; #JAI392.

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Sassy Hearts

1/22/2018

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Paper Craft Crew #276 has a fun color challenge for us this week - let's give it a whirl with Freshly Made Sketch #320!
I'm always so excited when I see those magic word "any shape," lol, but in the end, I went pretty literal with this sketch. Oops! I have been fascinated with all the "in-laid" elements I have seen on cards lately, and I was itching to try it myself! So, I stuck with the hearts here, but laid in some extra colors - fun! I included some Rose Red tiny hearts in my background, but to my eyes, it doesn't look that different from the Real Red - another oops! Straight-up Valentine for my honey - yay!
Banners for You & Weather Together Stamp Sets; Silver Glimmer, Whisper White, Real Red & Powder Pink CS; Real Red & Rose Red Inks; Sweet & Sassy Framelits; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #PCC276; #FMS320.