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Stenciled Hooray (& Critter Crazy Class June 11!)

7/2/2020

This'll be fun - The Sisterhood of Crafters has a stenciling challenge for us this week!
I'm glad to have this chance - I never use my decorative masks enough - like this cool quasar-like pattern from the Pattern Party collection. I mixed in three colors with sponge daubers, another technique I love, and just let the pattern speak for itself, floating a happy sentiment right in the middle. This another great one from Best Year - the inside says, "you did it!" to go with. Simple, quick and cheery - my perfect trio!
Best Year Stamp Set; Whisper White, Poppy Parade & Bermuda Bay CS; Poppy Parade, Bermuda Bay, Pumpkin Pie & Memento Tuxedo Black Inks; Pattern Party Decorative Mask; Stitched Shapes Dies; Bermuda Bay Enamel Shape; Sponge Daubers; #TSOCStenciling.

Critter Crazy Class, Saturday June 11, 3 pm
I sure hope you're enjoying the new catty - so much goodness to see! One of the first things that struck me was all the awesome animals, so I think we need a Critter Class to check them out more closely! Class will feature 6 cards with envelopes, snacks & drinks, and a special gift from me, all for $25! This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! RSVP to save your spot today, for Saturday, June 11 at 3 pm, or sign up for the Traveling Class in a Box version! It will start the rounds right after our live class!

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Joy of the Ocean (& Pumpkin Club June 27!)

6/18/2020

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Yay! Another fun and summery grid to play with at this month's Joy of Sets #018!
After my usual dithering, I finally settled on the right-hand column, animals - ombre - fussy cut. I also decided to check out my new fave DSP pack Whale of a Time for something ombre, just in case! I totally lucked out when I spotted this waves sheet - swoon! Whale Done is IN! And since this suite features a punch for the Whale, I had to fussy cut my turtles, lol - see how it all works out?? I added some seaweed diecuts from the Smooth Sailing dies that go with Sailing Home, and since I had it out, I went with a sentiment from that set, too. I'm really happy with how ocean-y this came out, lol.
Whale Done & Sailing Home Stamp Set; Whale of a Time DSP; Whisper White, Tranquil Tide (retired), Just Jade & Balmy Blue CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Misty Moonlight Inks; Crumb Cake & Just Jade Blends Markers; Rectangle Stitched & Smooth Sailing Dies; Pool Party Sheer Ribbon; Whale of a Time Sequins; #JOSTTT018.

Pumpkin Club June 27!
Did you get your June Pumpkin kit yet? Forecast sunshine!! Check out the video H ERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, June 27, 3 pm - RSVP to let me know you are attending, we will be all safely socially distanced at our big table downstairs! For those that prefer, I will also have this kit TO GO after our live class - just let me know if you'd like that option!
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, plus drinks and snacks! I will also have a few extra spots available for club for $10, even if you are not a subscriber - come see what we're up to - full kit not needed, I'll supply everything you need for the projects! Just bring your own snips and basic adhesive!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by July 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Tropical Inspiration (& New Catty Preview Class June 13!)

6/4/2020

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Nice! I'm loving the purples and blues in this week's color challenge from Inspire Create Challenge #070!
So, I have been seeing some, ahem, challenging, shall we say, color combos this week! And I have been seeing some AMAZING responses to them! The ones that astonish me the most are those that know how to just stamp what they want in any crazy old colors they please, and the surprise of it never fails to shine! So, darn it, MY turn! My Tropical Chic set is another set I wanted to highlight before it retired - I didn't quite make it in time, but LOOK how fun the crazy colored tropical leaves are! This is actually almost elegant, lol. I will miss this set more than I thought!
Tropical Chic Stamp Set (retired by now, lol); Whisper White CS; Rich Razzleberry, Coastal Cabana & Night of Navy Inks; Tropical & Stitched So Sweetly Dies; Frosted Epoxy Droplets; #ICC070.

New Catty Preview Class, Saturday June 13, 3 PM
Woo HOO! It's that most exciting time of the year - time for the new Annual Catalog from SU! This is your chance to get a sneak peek at some of the fun ahead!
Class will feature 6 cards with envelopes, all from our 2020 Idea Book & Catalog! Class will include all supplies needed (bring your fave snips and adhesive) snacks, drinks and a special gift from me! All this is only $25, or can be FREE with your order of $30 or more! RSVP today to save your spot for the in person class, or let me know if you would like this "in a box" style afterwards!

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Veggie Happiness (& Pumpkin Club May 30!)

5/21/2020

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This is cool - Inspire Create Challenge #069 is asking us to be inspired by a really cute project - fun!
I decided what was most catching my eye was the bright contrast of colors, so I decided to do a play on that. And of course, another fun set for those colors is our retiring Garden Goodness! Tomatoes, pepper, even the avocado is just right for them, lol. In my own garden, I'm bringing in a handful of tomatoes every day now, so glad I did all different kinds! Anyway, I tried to make a play on the blocky layout, too, and I'm really happy with the look! If you don't have it yet, make sure you get your avocado before it's gone, lol!
Garden Goodness Stamp Set; Whisper White, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green & Basic Black CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Granny Apple Green, Soft Suede & Real Red Inks; Mossy Meadow Stamp-n-Write Marker; Stitched Shapes Dies; Large Polka Dots (retired) & Layered Leaves EFs; #ICC069.

Pumpkin Club May 30!
Did you get your May Pumpkin kit yet? Sunny days ahead!! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, May 30, 3 pm - RSVP to let me know you are attending, we will be all safely socially distanced at our big table downstairs! For those that prefer, I will also have this kit TO GO after our live class - just let me know if you'd like that option!
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, plus drinks and snacks! I will also have a few extra spots available for club for $10, even if you are not a subscriber - come see what we're up to - full kit not needed, I'll supply everything you need for the projects! Just bring your own snips and basic adhesive!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by June 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Rainbow Grunge (& Man Cards May 16!)

5/6/2020

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I am laughing out loud at this week's Less Is More #418 - scribbles, drips or splats! They said "splats," lol. Snicker. Someone tell me why I find that so hilarious!
Anyway, I spotted my old Ghoulish Grunge set from 2016 today while going through my retired sets, and decided to use the "drip" from that one for the challenge. I cheered it up a bit with rainbow colors, lol, which made it a perfect match for this sentiment from It Starts With Art, which is retiring with this catty, sigh. I'm all about making room for fun new stuff, but still, this is always a bit of a sad time!
Ghoulish Grunge (retired 2016) & It Starts With Art Stamp Sets; Whisper White & Basic Black CS; Poppy Parade, Mango Melody, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Bermuda Bay & Gorgeous Grape Inks; Layering Circles Dies; Bermuda Bay Candy Dot; #LIM418.

Man Cards May 16!
Time to bring it in for all those special guys in our lives - it doesn't have to be a challenge to make it manly! Class will feature 6 all-occasions cards with envelopes just for the men-folk - and not a sequin in sight!
Class includes all supplies needed (bring your fave snips and adhesive) snacks, drinks and a special gift from me, all for $25! Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! RSVP today to save your spot for our live class on Saturday April 16 at 3 pm (subject to approval!) or to reserve a stop on the "Class-in-a-Box" train departing afterwards! Talk to you soon!

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Sunday Tropics (& Pumpkin "Zoom" Club April 25!)

4/19/2020

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Mm, loving our tropical escape colors at this week's Sunday Stamps #229 - even though I'm not in Maui right now where I'm supposed to be, lol...
I had some fun picking my colors to approximate our inspiration today - they look so cool all stacked up together! Once I had a tropical idea in my head, it was also hard to pivot away from that, so I just let myself go with it and pulled in Waterfront to build my scene. I added some sunny speckles to my background, and a bit of ribbon, finishing with the Candy Dots - I miss these little guys so much!
I can't wait to see what YOU do with our colors - I'll meet you at the challenge!
Waterfront Stamp Set; Whisper White & Mint Macaron CS; Pretty Peacock. So Saffron, Mango Melody, Coastal Cabana & Mint Macaron Inks; Stitched Nested Labels Dies; Sheer Linen Ribbon in Mint Macaron; Mint Macaron Candy Dots (retired); #SSC229.

Pumpkin "Zoom" Club April 25!
Did you get your April Pumpkin kit yet? Let's get together! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, April 25, 3 pm, via Zoom - RSVP to let me know you are attending, so I can get you all your passwords to join in! I plan to have this club bundled in kits, and to get your kit to you prior to our Zoom!
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, drinks and snacks! I will also have TWO extra spots available for club for $10 even if you are not a subscriber - come see what we're up to - full kit not needed, I'll supply everything you need for the projects!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by May 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Flowering Foils (& Pumpkin Club March 28!)

3/18/2020

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Oh yes, here's a beautiful bold sketch from this week's In{k}spire Me #416 - love this!
Now I FINALLY get a chance to take out the new SAB papers out for a spin - take a look at the lovely So Very Vellum, and the gorgeous Flowering Foils! I think I like these foiled sheets even more than ones we've had in the past - they aren't printed on glossy CS, so they take color PERFECTLY! You're also getting a little sneak peek at Ornate Thanks - a set that will be in our next Big Book, but will be available for you to pre-order next month! Wait'll you see this giant suite! So glad I had a chance to show all this off at once - see what an awesome sketch can do??
Ornate Thanks Stamp Set (2020-21 AC); So Very Vellum & Flowering Foils DSP; Whisper White & So Saffron CS; Highland Heather Ink; Highland Heather, So Saffron, Soft Sea Foam & Pool Party Blends Markers; Stitched Shapes Dies; #IM416.

Pumpkin Club March 28!
Did you get your February Pumpkin kit yet? Sunshine ahead! Check out the video H ERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, March 28, 3 pm, chez Heroldt - RSVP to let me know you are coming! I will also have this club bundled TO GO, and can get your kit to you if you prefer not to meet face to face - our downstairs distancing strategy will be applied again!
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, drinks and snacks! I also have a few extra spots available for club for $10 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 April 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Always Make a Splash (& Sympathy/Sorry Cards Mar 12 & 14!)

3/4/2020

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Gorgeous - Ink{k}spire Me #415 has another cool combo for us this week, but I think I'll stick to this fun sketch!
To get myself going, I first went looking for a trio of shapes try out - I always like to strike my own trail in the shapes department, lol. So, hm, how about this triple load of goldfish to "keep us swimming?" Just the thing! I set up a nice watery card base, and a wavy background with my High Seas EF, then stamped, colored and fussy cut my little fishies. And don't they look sleek with their silver pearl bubbles? Such a fun time putting this cutie together...
Make a Splash Stamp Set; Pool Party & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Mango Melody Blend Marker; High Seas EF; Silver Pearls; #IM415.

Sympathy/Sorry Card Class March 12 & 14!
Sometimes we all just need a card for sad times, and I don't know about you, but I never seem to have one when I need it. This class will help us with that, much as we're all sorry to need them! Class will feature six cards with envelopes, all in a sympathy or sorry format, and includes all supplies needed (bring your fave snips and adhesives.) Class also includes snacks, drinks and a special gift from me, all for $25. Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more. Classes are on for Thursday March 12 at 630 pm, or Saturday March 14 at 3 pm. RSVP today to save your spot!

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Stitched Love (& Pumpkin Club Feb 29!)

2/19/2020

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Very fun! In{k}spire Me #414 is all about Valentine's! Still time for some sweetness!
I decided to go on a different track this time: the other day, I was looking at this chevron stamp when I used Believe You Can last, and I got to thinking about how it would be fun to play with color with it. Well, today's that day, lol. I did a chevron column in reds (only a tiny bit wavy, lol), with a couple heart clusters, topped off by this beautiful classic Valentine's sentiment from Heart to Heart. So fun! Now I want to try doing the chevron in all different colors, not just tones of one. The wheels are spinning!
Believe You Can & Heart to Heart Stamp Sets; Whisper White & Real Red CS; Versamark, Real Red, Poppy Parade & Cherry Cobbler Inks; Shimmer White EP; Rectangle Stitched Shapes Dies; Clear Epoxy Droplets; #IM414.

Pumpkin Club February 29!
Did you get your January Pumpkin kit yet? Someone light the candles! Check out the video H ERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, February 29, 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 also have a few extra spots available for club for $10 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 March 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Positive Thoughts (& Let's Get Messy 2020 Class Feb 13 & 15!)

2/5/2020

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Lol, The Sisterhood of Crafters has a fun one this week - use our new stash!
I'm excited to finally get some ink on my new stamp set, Positive Thoughts, which didn't really get my attention until I saw the AWESOME new coordinating dies you can now get with it! Let's just say, they had me at the fern die, lol... In a fun twist, I'm also using my VERY LAST full sheet of my beloved Lemon Lime Twist Gingham Gala DSP, {SOB!} I'm so sad to see this go, I loved this color and paper! I thought it was perfect for brightening up this little card of encouragement - such perfect words to share with a friend!
Positive Thoughts Stamp Set; Gingham Gala DSP in Lemon Lime Twist (retired); Whisper White CS; Early Espresso, Lemon Lime Twist (retired), Daffodil Delight & Mango Melody Inks; Rectangle Stitched, Stitched So Sweetly & Nature's Thoughts Dies; Basic Jewel Pearls; #TSOCNewStash.

Let's Get Messy 2020 Class Feb 13 & 15!
Yes! Time to bring out your play clothes and have some fun getting messy - DON'T wear white! This class is all about those awesome techniques that might just make a bit of a splash, but can create oh-so-awesome results! This class will feature 6 new "messy" techniques on 6 cards with envelopes, for all occasions! Good times (with galoshes!) ahead!
Class includes all supplies needed (bring your fave snips and adhesive) snacks, drinks 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, February 13 at 630 pm, and Saturday, February 15 at 3 pm. RSVP today to save your spot!

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Stenciled Hooray (& Critter Crazy Class June 11!)

Joy of the Ocean (& Pumpkin Club June 27!)

Tropical Inspiration (& New Catty Preview Class June 13!)

Veggie Happiness (& Pumpkin Club May 30!)

Rainbow Grunge (& Man Cards May 16!)

Sunday Tropics (& Pumpkin "Zoom" Club April 25!)

Flowering Foils (& Pumpkin Club March 28!)

Always Make a Splash (& Sympathy/Sorry Cards Mar 12 & 14!)

Stitched Love (& Pumpkin Club Feb 29!)

Positive Thoughts (& Let's Get Messy 2020 Class Feb 13 & 15!)

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