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CASE This Penguin

11/30/2019

Ah ha! So excited that Case This Sketch #349 is a two-weeker - so I get to play! Fun times!
Let's play with the penguins, OK? I love these guys, lol! I don't think I've featured this one before, he looks like he's ready for his hug, and all toasty-warm in his bright scarf! I picked some snowy papers for his background from the Let It Snow pack, and used up the last of my solid Red Baker's Twine to separate the designs. Simple and completely cute, I say - let's have a penguin parade!
Playful Penguins Stamp Set; Let It Snow DSP; Whisper White & Real Red CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Coastal Cabana & Real Red Inks; Rectangle Stitched Dies; Real ed Baker's Twine; Silver Sequins; #CTS349.

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Comfort & Joy

11/29/2019

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Wow, Hand Stamped Sentiments #328 has an awesome array of inspiration for us this week! Ho ho ho!
I decided to go and quick and CAS route today - I really wanted to use this "comfort and joy" sentiment in Tidings All Around - I love that these sentiment fit INSIDE the stamped wreath, as much as I love the fancier diecut one we also get in these dies. I added lots of berries like the one in the inspiration pic, a simple bow, and a few bright sequins - fastest Christmas card in the West, lol!
Tidings All Around Stamp Set; Whisper White & Old Olive CS; Old Olive & Real Red Inks; All Around Wreath Dies; 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon in Real Red; Real Red Sequins; #HSS328.

Pumpkin Club & Tag Buffet November 30!
Did you get your November Pumpkin kit yet? Perfect tag timing!! Check out the video H ERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, November 30, 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! I'm spicing things up by adding an extra little "tag buffet" this month, to help us finish our prep for the holidays, for only $5! I also have a few extra spots available for both club and buffet for $15 even if you are not a subscriber - come see what we're up to - no kit needed!
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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Fortune Cookie Birthday

11/28/2019

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Oo, another fun one: Retro Rubber #124 has a tic-tac-toe for us this week!
I decided to go with the bottom row: birthday-masculine-twine. Then I went browsing for a good stamp set on the Shelves of Retirement - remember this one?? It's actually not that old, but I love the images SO much, and I wish that Fortunate to Know You had gotten to to stick around longer, sigh. Are fortune cookies masculine? I hope so, lol, and I kept it all pared down and simple - not a sparkle in sight!
Fortunate To Know You Stamp Set (retired 2018); Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Crumb Cake & Soft Suede Blends Markers; Linen Thread; #RRCB124.

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Seaside Players

11/27/2019

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Oo, today I get a chance to play at Paper Players #469 - check out this fun sketch!
I decided to take a tiny break from Christmas today, and pulled out my beloved Seaside Notions - LOVE this set! I just can't resist fussy-cutting the heck out of it, either, lol, I just love these images so much. I followed the basic sketch pretty much to a "T," and finished with a few Seaside Spray sequins, too. I DO know how to carry a theme, at least, lol...
Seaside Notions Stamp Set; Sahara Sand & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Crumb Cake, Seaside Spray, Purple Posy & Petal Pink Blends Markers; Woven Threads Sequins; #PP469.

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Detailed Deer

11/26/2019

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We have a beautiful pillar sketch at this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday #436! It'll go perfect with this week's die-cutting challenge from SU Only #237, too!
I went a little backwards today - I decided to go through my die storage and pick one out I haven't used in a while. I was SHOCKED to realize that I don't think I've used the gorgeous Dashing Deer bundle at all this season - whoa! Out came my Detailed Deer dies right away, lol. I played with some of our Wrapped in Plaid DSP, and floated this pretty deer over everything - so handsome!
So, what will YOU create for us this week? I can't wait to see your creativity over at the challenges!
Dashing Deer Stamp Set; Wrapped In Plaid DSP; Whisper White, Crumb Cake & Cherry Cobbler CS; Soft Suede & Versamark Inks; Detailed Deer Dies; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #TSOT436; #SUO237.

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Kick Butt

11/25/2019

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Oh, what a great idea - The Male Room #124 is all about "hobbies" this week! I'm adding in Clean & Simple on Friday #168's "use a frame" challenge, too!
As I went on the hunt for a hobby stamp, I came across Enjoy Life. Mountain biking has become a big time hobby for my hubby these days ( I actually miss golf - the injuries seemed less dramatic, lol) and for most of his hubby gang, too, lol. They are having themselves a time, for sure! Let's all pretend that this little racer is wearing an invisible helmet, since none of our menfolk would EVER hit the trail without it, right?
Enjoy Life Stamp Set; Whisper White & Pacific Point CS; Pacific Point Ink; Layering Squares Dies; Pacific Point Sequins; #TMR124; #CASOF168.

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Wildly Happy

11/24/2019

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We have a lovely tri-paneled sketch from Inspire Create Challenge #056 today - and I think I can sneak in The Sisterhood of Crafters' "Forest Friends" challenge, too!
So when I think "forest friends," I can't help but go straight to our sweetly gorgeous Wildly Happy set. I love all these animal families snuggling for us! I really wanted to do the fox and her kit today, and the foxy colors made me want to pull out this retired Painted Seasons DSP - I have gobs of this stuff so I never run out, lol. I've actually been trying hard to kick the hoarding habit, but this pack set off all my "mine!mine!mine!" reflexes! I think this sheet makes a sweet background for our pretty vixen!
Wildly Happy Stamp Set; Painted Seasons DSP (retired); Whisper White & Early Espresso CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Cajun Craze Inks; Aqua-Painter; Clear Epoxy Droplets; #ICC056; #TSOCForestFriends.

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The Sewing Machine (& Pumpkin Club & Tag Buffet Nov 30!)

11/23/2019

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Oooo! This week's Library Challenge #46 is the wonderful The Sewing Machine by Natalie Fergie - what a great read!
So this one ended up being a tough one for me, since I apparently don't have my Sew Suite set anymore - bummer! Fortunately, I could still bring in my Needle & Thread set to save the day! I kept things fairly simple and chose a lovely background sheet from the Needlepoint Nook DSP, then made a pretty stitched medallion for a quiet but cheery get well. I finished with a few needlepoint details and tiny rhinestones. I love all these blues together!
Needle & Thread Stamp Set (retired 2019); Needlepoint Nook DSP (retired); Whisper White & Balmy Blue CS; Night of Navy, Balmy Blue & Pretty Peacock Inks; Stitched Shapes & Needlepoint Elements Dies; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #TLC046.

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Snow Front

11/22/2019

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It's all about the landscape this week at Fab Friday #177!
So saying that, how about we make an actual landscape card?? Lol, easy to do with Snow Front to the rescue! For me, this set is actually more about self-editing as much as possible - I always seem to want to use every single stamp in this set! Anyway, wouldn't it be cool to have this view out your cabin window?? I can dream, right? I added a simple sentiment from Itty Bitty Christmas (of course!) and felt done. So pretty!
So, what will YOU create for our sketch? I can't wait to see your projects, over at the challenge!
Snow Front & Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Sets; Mossy Meadow, Whisper White & Cherry Cobbler CS; Soft Suede. Versamark, Mossy Meadow, Gray Granite, Balmy Blue, Early Espresso & Cherry Cobbler Inks; Shimmer White EP; Rectangle Stitched Dies; #FabFri177.

Mountainview Presbyterian Holiday Boutique Nov 22 & 23!
Come see the best Scottsdale Craft Show of the year, and get your cinnamon roll orders in early! I'll be here both days, and would love for you to come visit! Lots of new vendors and treats!
Swing by Friday, Nov 22 from 9 am - 4 pm, or Saturday Nov 23 from 9 am - 3 pm! Mountainview Presbyterian Church, 8050 E Mountainview Rd, Scottsdale, AZ. See you there!

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Fusion Acorns

11/21/2019

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Another fun combo from this week's Fusion "Thankful" challenge - cool sketch!
I decided to try and "fuse" the botanical theme and the thankful with my trusty old Acorny Thank You - sometimes you just need nuts with snazzy hats, lol. I went for some suitable autumnal colors, and floated them all over Soft Sea Foam, which is quickly becoming my most-used background! I kept thing super clean and almost one layer for me - the only thing popped up is the sentiment, lol. Quiet and simple, just right.
Acorny Thank You Stamp Set (retired 2015); Whisper White & Soft Sea Foam CS; Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso, Soft Suede & Crumb Cake Inks; Layering Circles Dies; Acorn Builder Punch; #FusionThankful.