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Stamp, Ink, Snowflakes

11/20/2016

Oo, Stamp Ink Paper #74's Clean & Simple Christmas looks fun! I'm combining it with this sketch from Freshly Made Sketch #263.
So, I started out all confident that I could achieve the clean and simple goal here, but now I'm not so sure I made it, lol. I was NOT successful today at quitting while I was ahead! Every time I added a snowflake, I thought, oh, now it's out of balance, I have to add some HERE. Now I need something HERE, too, and on. And on, lol. I do try, I swear! Hopefully my simple stamping layer will squeak me through!
Flurry of Wishes, Snow Place, Tin of Tags & Christmas Pines Stamp Sets; Whisper White & Soft Sky CS; Soft Sky & Dapper Denim Inks; Basic Jewel Rhinestones.

Pumpkin Club November 26!
Did you get your November Pumpkin kit yet? We are walkin' in a Winter Wonderland! 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, November 26, 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 December 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Global Paisleys

11/19/2016

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I love having so much space to play in in this week's Global Design Project #62! I'm also excited to be able to play at What Will You Stamp #90 this week - Paisleys & Posies!
I won't lie - today's colors were totally inspired by a recent browse through my retired papers, lol. This sheet from Eastern Elegance just jumped out at me, so I decided to give it a whirl! It's funny how well this old pattern goes with our lovely paisleys, too - yay!
Paisleys & Posies and All Things Thanks Stamp Sets; Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Whisper White & Bermuda Bay CS; Smoky Slate, Bermuda Bay & Crushed Curry Inks; Crushed Curry Enamel Shapes.

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Perfect Retro Pines

11/18/2016

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Today's happy combo is this cute layout from Retro Sketches #240, combined with Merry Monday #222's urban winter colors!
While I was at first a little nervous about trying to interpret this sketch, once I hit my stride, I had SUCH a blast pulling together the details! I would never have guessed how festive the final result would look to me! I tried to take my tree theme to the limit, lol. I think I'll just finish with a shout-out here about how grateful I am for the wonderful creative work all my sketch-junkie-enablers provide for me. Design Teams everywhere, thanks for your work, and for helping me grow. You're the best!
Peaceful Pines Stamp Set; All Is Calm (retired) & Warmth & Cheer DSP; Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler & Basic Gray CS; Cherry Cobbler Ink; Perfect Pines Framelits; Christmas Greetings Thinlits; On Point EF; Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine.

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TGI Paisleys

11/17/2016

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Another great sketch from TGIF #81! How cool that they show us different orientations - nifty! I'm going to squeeze in Nacho Average Challenge #184's Gratitude challenge, too!
So I finally got a chance to try out my new Stitched Shapes Framelits - LOVE them! I am such a sucker for layers - I I love the little contrasting edges I can use to add dimension and depth. With the stitching edge, I get the same effect on one layer of paper! How cool! So much fun mixing it up with my paisleys and previews again...
All Things Thanks (2017 Occasions) & Paisleys & Posies Stamps Sets; Petals & Paisleys DSP; Rich Razzleberry & Very Vanilla CS; Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede & Mint Macaron Inks; Stitched Shapes Framelits; Rich Razzleberry Candy Dots (retired.)

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Shining Like Stars

11/16/2016

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I'm excited by the possibilities in this week's fun layout from Case This Sketch #198! I just had to pair it with this wild color combo from In{k}spire Me #275, too!
So, even with my excitement, this layout really had me stumped this afternoon! I have a few preview items left to show, but alas, I can't quite make them work for this combo, sigh. Then I had it - I have a stack of big background stamps that were recently gifted to me from my dear friend Bonnie, in thanks for lunch-sitting their new and totally adorable Ridgeback puppy. I know, right? I should have been paying HER, lol! Anyway, in a tasty wine gift basket, she also snuck in these four Southwest-style petroglyph-looking wood-mounts. Super cool! They're from a company called Comotion, in Tucson, and I think they're gone now, but these are VERY cool! I played with the ink colors on this one, and added this totally apt Banner Blessing. Love!
Comotion #2454 & Banner Blessings Stamp Sets; Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Crushed Curry, Delightful Dijon & Calypso Coral Inks; Crushed Curry Enamel Dots.

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Lift Me Up

11/15/2016

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Check out these rich colors from Create With Connie & Mary #432! I think I'll combine them with this fun layout from Match the Sketch #150!
Well, wouldn't you just know it - today's challenges seem to fit right in with another couple preview items I can share! Yay! This lovely stamp set is called Lift Me Up, and features a couple fancy hot air balloons, with airy sentiments. There's also a WONDERFUL thinlit set that goes with, that includes an even larger ornate cut-out to use for a focal point, that I didn't feature today. Bonus side? Our upcoming Sale-A-Bration has a gorgeous 12 x 12 DSP pack that is all about getting "Carried Away" with balloons! A perfect pairing!
Lift Me Up Stamp Set; Carried Away DSP; Whisper White & Night of Navy CS; Versamark & Night of Navy Inks; Copper Embossing Powder; Up & Away Thinlits.

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Emerald Ornament

11/14/2016

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Here's a juicy color combo from Global Design Project #61! I'm combining it with this fun sketch from Try Stampin' on Tuesday #296.
I don't know why, but I just couldn't shake wanting to do a Christmas card today. I really thought I could pull it off! It came out OK, I think, but the Sweet Sugarplum just isn't quite right to my eye, sigh. Oh well - I piled the Emerald Envy high, and will hope for the best, lol!
Embellished Ornaments Stamp Set; Whisper White, Basic Black, Emerald Envy & Sweet Sugarplum CS; Emerald Envy Ink; Holly Textured EF; Delicate Ornaments & Christmas Greetings Thinlits; Emerald Envy Ruched Ribbon; Emerald Envy Enamel Shapes.

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Plum Full of Scarecrow

11/13/2016

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Wow, check out this GORGEOUS color challenge from Sunday Stamps #139 - Autumn Splendor indeed! I'm combining it with this simple and lovely layout from Freshly Made Sketches #262.
Finally, my scarecrow gets to make an appearance!! Lol, I dithered for about an hour before I finally realized this was his patchwork moment of glory - purple scarecrows unite! I had a super fun time coloring in my little guy with my aqua-painter - hopefully he gets out again soon!
Cookie Cutter Halloween & All Things Thanks Stamp Sets; Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White & Delightful Dijon CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Elegant Eggplant, Perfect Plum, Delightful Dijon & Cajun Craze Inks; Woodland Textured EF; Cookie Cutter Punch; Perfect Plum Taffeta Ribbon (retired); Elegant Eggplant Candy Dots (retired.)

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Tuesday Branches

11/12/2016

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I am SO excited that the wonderful Can You Case It is back in the blog-o-sphere!! Yay, ladies! They're kicking off with this tasty color challenge! I'm combining it with this gorgeous sketch from Try Stampin' on Tuesday #295!
These colors definitely made me think of Fall, and one thing I do miss here in the desert is the changing leaves of my East Coast origins. Thank goodness I can still make my own with Thoughtful Branches! And this fun sketch made it super easy to add even more drama to the layout - good times...
Thoughtful Branches Stamp Set; Crumb Cake DSP scrap (retired); Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie & Whisper White CS; Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie & Crumb Cake Inks; Beautiful Branches Thinlits; Layering Ovals Framelits; Linen Thread; Daffodil Delight Candy Dots (retired.)

Christmas Cards 2016 Part 2 Class Nov 13!
OK, here we go! Christmas Cards 2016 Part 2 is ready to go! Here you'll find everything we wanted to play with from the Holiday Catty for cards! I prepped the heck out them, too, so even though it's six (yes, SIX!) cards, you'll fly right through while still having a relaxing and creative time! Consider this a little flight of last minute special cards!
Class is still on for Sunday, November 13 at 3 pm! Class is $25, or FREE with any order of $30 or more, and includes all your supplies, drinks and treats, and a special gift from me! RSVP today to save your spot!

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Fab & Acorny

11/11/2016

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WOW! I don't know about you, but I think hitting our 100th challenge at Fab Friday is a BIG DEAL! Am I going to see you there? I'm adding in Retro Sketch #239 to mine!
I know when I first saw our colors this week, I pulled out my Petals & Paisleys suite, thinking that'd be the natural choice. But, I didn't really want to go all vanilla today, so I opted for a touch of DSP that features all Rich Razzleberry. I also figured that Acorny Thank You gives an excellent chance to really mix it up with colors, so out they came! I can't wait to see your entries this week - yay 100!
Acorny Thank You & Banners For You Stamp Sets; Petals & Paisleys DSP; Whisper White & Rich Razzleberry CS; Rich Razzleberry, Delightful Dijon & Mint Macaron Inks; Bunch of Banners Framelits; Scallop Border (retired) & Acorn Builder Punches; Gold Cording Trim; Mint Macaron Enamel Dots.