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Fab Bliss

3/31/2017

It's sketch time again here at Fab Friday #109 - isn't it cute? I'm combining mine with Merry Monday #241's colors for some holiday inspiration, lol...
Here's a Christmas set that I think is about to move to the Room of Retirement for me - Christmas Bliss! This was one of the old special release photopolymer sets, that was still available online earlier this year, but I'm ready to let go now, I think, lol. In celebration of that, I'm taking it our for a farewell tour! Basic red and green Christmas card, but with some sparkly details - what's not to love?
Christmas Bliss Stamp Set; Old Olive, Real Red & Whisper White CS; Real Red & Old Olive Inks; Pine Bough EF; Gold Glimmer Washi (retired); Gold Enamel Shapes; #FabFri109; #MM241.

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!

A Paper Pumpkin Sara Thing!
Don’t miss the April Paper Pumpkin kit inspired and designed by Stampin’ Up! CEO, Sara Douglass, in celebration of Paper Pumpkin' 4th birthday! Experience creativity through the eyes of our CEO while having an experience that is uniquely YOU! Make sure to order by April 10 to get yours! Check out the teaser video here!

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Plum For You

3/30/2017

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This week's sketch from Paper Players #337 is so fun! Can't wait to try it, and in Sunday Stamps Challenge #149's colors, too!
Sooo, I got the fussy-cut itch today, lol. I decided to go for the You've Got This stamp set, so I could use that lovely big background stamp, too. I did that in Elegant Eggplant, but I ended up stamping off first to tone it down a bit. I found some old Basic Gray DSP scrap that seemed to fit this pretty palette and added some more color touches. This set never disappoints!
You've Got This Stamp Set; Basic Gray DSP (retired); Whisper White & Mint Macaron CS; Elegant Eggplant, Memento Tuxedo Black, Perfect Plum & Mint Macaron Inks; Banner Triple Punch; Basic Gray Candy Dots (retired); #PP337; #SSC149.

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Little Moments

3/29/2017

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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.

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Flourishing Sympathy

3/28/2017

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What a pretty sketch this week at Case This Sketch #214! I think week's colors at In{k}spire Me #293 will go great, too!
Look at those lovely botanical swirls behind the sentiment in the sketch, I played against type and ran straight for my Flourishing Phrases set, lol. This whole card sprang straight to mind, papers and all, I have to admit! I've noticed, too, that this set is becoming my go-to sympathy set, which I need to be careful of, since there are SO many other lovely sentiment pairings in it - I hope this set sticks around for a long, long time!
Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set; Perfectly Artistic DSP (retired); Whisper White, Chocolate Chip & Mint Macaron CS; Chocolate Chip & Mint Macaron Inks; Layering Ovals Framelits; Flourish Thinlits; Chocolate Chip Candy Dots (retired); #CTS214; #IM293.

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Spring is for Gardening

3/27/2017

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Love this bold sketch from Paper Craft Crew #236! I'm also super excited to combine it with the Spring challenge over at As You See It #146!
So, my absolute favorite thing about Spring is getting my cute little box gardens ready for my awesome produce dreams every year, lol. Hubby always tells me that I'm not allowed to go garden shopping on an empty stomach! I can't help it - doesn't everyone grow ten different kinds of tomatoes? Herbs that they don't actually eat? Four kinds of beans (which just look SO cool trellised on the block wall of my side yard??) I tell hubby that if he didn't want me to be all I could gardening be, he shouldn't have built me THREE raised beds to fill. Plus potato cages. And the artichokes along the pool. You get the idea... Such a long growing season here in AZ!
Gift From the Garden Stamp Set; Inside the Lines DSP; Memento Tuxedo Black, Pear Pizzazz, Perfect Plum & Smoky Slate Inks; Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Basic Gray & Chocolate Chip Markers; Layering Circles Framelits; Perfect Plum Candy Dots (retired); #PCC236; #AYSI146.

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Celebrate!

3/26/2017

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Woo hoo - Freshly Made Sketch #280 has my two fave challenge words again - "any shape!" I think it will be great with the colors from Color Throwdown #435, too!
Celebrate Today hasn't gotten much play lately, so I decided to trot that out for some ink today! I can never resist snipping out the little kite tails, lol... I decided to use the "birthday" from a different set, though - the pretty cursive one included always feels just a hair too wide, and I wanted something blockier. I kept this pretty simple, but I do like how these colors contrast. I'm so not a Marina Mist fan, but this definitely has some pop!
Celebrate Today & Big on Birthdays Stamp Set; Whisper White & Marina Mist CS; So Saffron, Tangerine Tango & Marina Mist Inks; Lucky Stars EF; So Saffron Candy Dots (retired); #FMS280; #CTD435.

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Girlie Tees

3/25/2017

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Oo, challenging sketch this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #314 - I love a challenge! I'm adding in Stamp Ink Paper #91's birthday theme, too!
As soon as I saw this sketch, I knew I wanted to play with that tag shape - looks like t-shirts to me! I decided to dig out our old ultimate birthday DSP, too - Cherry on Top. I actually still have quite a bit of this left, so it might be good to lighten the load a little, huh? I had fun adding a little bit of girlie detail to my shirts, but still kept it bright and playful. Great card for a young teen or tweenie!
Custom Tee & Designer Tee Stamp Sets; Cherry on Top DSP (retired); Whisper White, Cucumber Crush, Watermelon Wonder & Bermuda Bay CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Watermelon Wonder, Bermuda Bay & Cucumber Crush (inside) Inks; White Gel Pen; T-Shirt Builder Framelits; Bermuda Bay Enamel Shapes; Cucumber Crush Dotted Lace Trim; #TSOT314; #SIP91.

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Chic Fusion (& Easter Bonus Class April 1!)

3/24/2017

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What a dramatic pic at this week's Fusion Card Challenge - Paris Rain! I'm going to try to squeeze in some washi, too, for Less is More #320!
Oh my goodness, this card turned out to be a bit of a mish-mosh (oh wait, that's a FUSION, lol!)I have to say though, that even though I feel like maybe these are elements I might never have tried together, I really do love the final result. I can see a misty fall sprinkly day, ahhh, Paris! Good times. I had actually just put Chic Boutique in the sale box, but maybe I need to keep it for a bit - my only Eiffel Tower!
Chic Boutique (retired), Gorgeous Grunge & Vintage Leaves Stamp Sets; Tip Top Taupe, Crushed Curry, Mint Macaron & Whisper White CS; Versamark, Early Espresso, Crushed Curry Mint Macaron & Tangerine Tango Inks; Blender Pen; Gold EP; Gold Glimmer Washi (retired); Small Oval Punch; Leaflets Framelits; Gold Sequins; #Fusion Paris; #LIM320.

Pumpkin Club March 25!
Did you get your March Pumpkin kit yet? It's hoppin' cute! 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, March 25, 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! Let's take this Pumpkin out to play! You're going to LOVE our projects! I also have ONE extra kit available for $20 if you'd like to come check it out!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by April 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Sweet Dragonfly

3/23/2017

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What a playful sketch at this week's Case This Sketch #213! I'm going to combine this one with What Will You Stamp #108's Dragonfly Dreams challenge, too!
I'm not sure why, but I seem to always run to Mint Macaron and Sweet Sugarplum for these dragonflies, lol. I guess that's my attempt to make them look iridescent! I had some fun playing with the little background stamp that comes with it, too - and I used the "filler" leaves from Sheltering Tree to draw it out a little too. Some added texture, some enamel shapes, ahh, I'm back at the pond in Spring, lol...
Dragonfly Dreams & Sheltering Tree Stamp Sets; Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Mint Macaron, Sweet Sugarplum & Tip Top Taupe Inks; Mint Macaron & Sweet Sugarplum Enamel Shapes; Detailed Dragonflies Thinlits; Softly Falling EF; #CTS213; #WWYS108.

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Macaron Baby

3/22/2017

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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.