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Rainbow Grunge (& Man Cards May 16!)

5/6/2020

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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Dressed to Impress (& Pumpkin Club Jan 25!)

1/17/2020

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We're stacking the deck on you this week at Fab Friday #181!
I of course had to go looking for a fun shape to put into this sketch! Pens? Paintbrushes? Branches? Feathers? OooOOoo! What about LIPSTICK?? Lol, just the thing. I hand-cut a nice bold banner from my Best Dressed DSP pack, and quickly cranked out five lipsticks in the coordinating colors - love these dies! I couldn't fit the sentiment I wanted to use onto one of the lipsticks - but I like it floated off to the side like this, too. I even still have a few Lovely Lipstick Glimmer Enamel Dots to finish it with!
So, what will YOU come up with? I can't wait to see your projects, over at the challenge!
Dressed To Impress Stamp Set; Best Dressed DSP; Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Lovely Lipstick, Pretty Peacock, Mint Macaron, Blackberry Bliss, Daffodil Delight & Purple Posy Inks; All Dressed Up Dies; Wide Oval Punch; Lovely Lipstick Glitter Enamel Dots; #FabFri181.

Pumpkin Club January 25!
Did you get your January Pumpkin kit yet? Love is in the air! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, January 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! 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 February 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Let's Go Sledding (& Birthday Cards Class Jan 9 & 11!)

1/1/2020

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Ah, and the cycle starts again! It's never too soon! Here we are at Sparkles Christmas Challenge #108 - with our January "for a child" challenge! Hope you can join us!
I don't know about you, but our all-time fave activity when I was a kid was sledding - like, giant slogging expeditions that earned you soaking wet jeans and feet, lol. We used to dare each other to sit on the woodstove for longer and longer and watch the steam rise when we got home, lol - I may have scorched a few pairs that way, lol. Anyway, this pretty sled brought back those fun days, and I knew I had to use it! Good times!
So, what will YOU create? I can't wait to see your creations, over at the challenge!
Alpine Adventure Stamp Set; Wrapped in Plaid DSP; Whisper White, Crumb Cake & Cherry Cobbler CS; Versamark Ink; Shimmer White EP; Alpine Sports Dies; Silver Sequins; Silver Cording; #SparklesForAChild.

Birthday Cards 2020 Class Jan 9 & 11!
OK, gang, time to stock up on our birthday cards for 2020 and get ready for biz! Class will feature 6 cards with envelopes, all from the new Spring Occasions Catty and Sale-A-Bration brochure, just in time for another circle around the sun! Are you ready??
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! Class is on for Thursday, January 9 at 630 pm, or Saturday, January 11 at 3 pm. RSVP today to save your spot!

Pumpkin Club January 4!
Did you get your December Pumpkin kit yet? There's a little bit of everything in this one! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, January 4, 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 January 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Just Add Bees (& Pumpkin Club MOVED to Jan 4!)

12/26/2019

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Very cool layout - and so glad I can sneak in and play at this week's Just Add Ink #487 sketch!
When I wrapped my mind around this sketch, I knew immediately I wanted to play with shapes, as usual, lol. How about some sweet bees instead of circles?? Done! I floated a center panel of the gorgeous Golden Honey DSP from Sale--Bration, and added my bees around a fun sentiment in the middle. So cute and simple. I think this might be the last outing for my gold Wink of Stella, sigh, but I loved it while it lasted!
Honey Bee Stamp Set; Golden Honey DSP; Whisper White, Basic Black & Crushed Curry CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Gold Wink of Stella; Dark Daffodil Delight Blend Marker; Detailed Bees & Rectangle Stitched Dies; #JAI487.

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Cutie Pie Tree (& Pumpkin Club Dec 28!)

12/19/2019

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Here's a fun one! The Male Room #126 is doing a box or bag challenge! Just in time for gift-giving!
I have to admit, I kinda took an easy way out, and went and browsed all my dies for something cute and not used recently. And I came across the Cutie Pie dies, which, {GASP} I seriously can't remember EVER using! How sad is that? I'm pretty sure I had visions of building fun paper cakes and all kinds of triangle designs, but I think it passed me by, lol. I don't even have the stamp set that goes with this anymore - I think it might have been from 2015? Anyway, I looked at the dies, and thought, you know, you could do a funny Christmas tree with this and fill it with a gift card and Hershey kisses for the neighbor kid who watches the dogs sometimes - so I did just that! He'll love it!
Cutie Pie Dies (2015?); Old Olive, Whisper White & Real Red CS; Real Red Stitched Edge Ribbon; Red Metallic Baker's Twine; Red Sequins; #TMR126.

Pumpkin Club December 28!
Did you get your December Pumpkin kit yet? There's a little bit of everything in this one! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, December 28, 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 January 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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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!)

Dressed to Impress (& Pumpkin Club Jan 25!)

Let's Go Sledding (& Birthday Cards Class Jan 9 & 11!)

Just Add Bees (& Pumpkin Club MOVED to Jan 4!)

Cutie Pie Tree (& Pumpkin Club Dec 28!)

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