Category: Classes

Flowing Flowers (& Flowering Fields Class Feb 12!)

2/5/2022

Oo, a great combo at this week's In{k}spire Me #470 - love the colors AND the sketch!
I had a tricky time pulling in all these yummy colors, lol. I dug through some DSP to help me out, and came up with this lovely Calypso Coral sheet from You're a Peach, and this little strip of Flirty Flamingo is from Simply Marbelous. I floated both of these over Flirty Flamingo layers, and then did my feature layer in my remaining two colors with our new set Flowing Flowers - I stamped some smaller flowers in Daffodil Delight, and the larger blossom in Mango Melody. I love this set! So simply, but so easy to layer, and gorgeous sentiments!
Flowing Flowers Stamp Set; You're a Peach & Simply Marbelous DSP; Basic White & Flirty Flamingo CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Daffodil Delight & Mango Melody Inks; Blender Pen; Stitched So Sweetly Dies; Black Baker's Twine; Classic Matte Dots; #IM470.

Flowering Fields Suite Focus Class on Saturday, Feb 12!
Today's class is all about the gorgeous new mega-suite, Flowering Fields, which includes both Flowering Tulips, and Tulip Fields, plus all the perfectly coordinated goodies to go with! This class will feature AT LEAST 5 cards and envelopes, and includes all supplies (bring your own fave snips and adhesive) snacks and drinks, and a special gift from me, all for $25! This class can also be FREE with your order for $30 or more! Class in on for Saturday, February 12 at 3 pm! RSVP now to save your spot!

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Blue Palms (& Valentine's Bonus Class Jan 29!)

1/20/2022

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Excellent! The Sisterhood of Crafters is back from their holiday, too, with a "color blue" challenge!
I knew right away that I wanted to a sweet tropical silhouette card with Paradise Palms for this one - I couldn't wait to use that big palm tree die! I made a nice blue wash background with this sheet from Beauty of the Earth DSP, and then set my scene with Night of Navy die pieces. Swoon! Starting to get Maui on the brain again, I think, lol. I also love this sentiment, which I think is likely an "inside" sentiment for the retirement wishes, but I think it looks great featured out front, too!
Paradise Palms Stamp Set; Beauty of the Earth DSP; Basic White, Misty Moonlight & Night of Navy CS; Night of Navy Ink; Palms & Rectangle Stitched Dies; Frosted Epoxy Droplets; #TSOCBlue.

Valentine's Bonus Class Jan 29!
Well, since our shipping is running a bit behind for our usual Pumpkin Club, I decided we should have a little Valentine's Bonus instead! We'll have 4 quick and easy cards featuring two of our new stamp sets, plus a little treat box to go with! All supplies will be provided (bring your own snips and basic adhesive!), including snacks and drinks, and a little bonus gift from me! Class is on for Saturday, January 29, at 3 pm, and will be $10! This class can also be FREE with your order of $15 or more! RSVP now to save your spot! (I will still produce an alternatives project sheet for the Hugs & Kisses Paper Pumpkin, which I will share with you for free as soon as the kits come in! Can't miss our Pumpkin fun!)

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Arctic Bear (& Birthday Cards Jan 15!)

1/7/2022

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OK, I had to give another new (to me!) challenge a try - this is If You Give a Crafter a Cookie #164, for their January challenge! I laughed out loud when I saw this, and as I commented on a DT card that popped up on another challenge I play at, these are the only kinds of cookies for me for some while!
I knew right away I would go straight to our just-retired Arctic Bears set! I also tried to tone it down a bit, and make wintry without being Christmas-centric - this set has fabulous non-Christmas sentiments! I was glad to sneak in a scrap of my wintry Beauty of the Earth DSP, but that's it - not a snowflake in sight!
Arctic Bears Stamp Set (retired 2021); Beauty of the Earth DSP; Basic White, Smoky Slate & Night of Navy CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Frosted Epoxy Droplets; #CC164.

Birthday Cards 2022 Class Jan 15!
Let's start the year off right and ready, and build up our supply of birthday cards! This class will feature 5 cards and envelopes, all from the Spring Mini Catty and SAB, for all your favorite someones! Class includes all supplies needed (bring your own fave snips and adhesive) snack and 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 scheduled for Saturday, January 15 at 3 PM - RSVP now to save your spot!

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Speedy Snowflakes (& Spring Mini Preview Class 12-18!)

12/10/2021

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Woo hoo! Time for another speed challenge this week at As You See It #265 - hope you can keep up with us!
So first, a tiny little confession from me: I have been a little bit anti-snowflake the past couple of years, lol. We have new ones Every. Single. Year. So it's hard for me to get attached, lol - and I live in the desert! That said, there's a beauty in the Gingerbread dies, and I wondered if I could pull it off in Silver Glimmer! And I could part with one of my precious retired Feels Like Frost sheets, and use the gorgeous "Joy to the World" from 2019's Hearts Come Home! Let's grab a dryer sheet and give it a go, lol. Even with a dryer sheet, these silver lovelies took a full 5 minutes! Luckily, the rest of the card was a chop-and-plop! I took a minute or so to fiddle with the placements and barreled on through. Final time is 9 minutes, 5 seconds. A real close one, lol! I can't wait to see yours!
Hearts Come Home Stamp Set (retired 2019); Feels Like Frost DSP; Basic White & Silver Glimmer CS; Night of Navy Ink; Gingerbread Dies; Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes; #AYSI265.

Spring Mini Preview Class Dec 18!
I'm so excited to share a little preview of what's ahead in our upcoming Spring Mini Catalog! SO MANY NEW TOYS! Class will feature 5 cards and envelopes, all from the upcoming catty (and a couple Sale-A-Bration items, too! Yay!) Class includes all supplies needed (bring your fave snips and basic adhesive), snacks and drinks, and a special gift from me, all for $25! This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! RSVP now to save your spot! Class is on for Saturday, Dec 18, at 3 pm - see you there!

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Pink Typewriter (& Holiday Gifts Class Nov 14!)

11/6/2021

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OK, this is an adorable pink typewriter over at Fusion Card Challenge this week! Love that sketch, too!
That said, I think I can dip into the Shelves of Retirement and cover both sides of the challenge! I keep 2014's Tap Tap Tap around JUST for the typewriter, lol, and I still have tons of gorgeous paper to pick from in our awesome hostess Pattern Party pack of DSP. I found a "thanks" I could use in our Sweet as a Peach set - I was little surprised we didn't have a simple thanks by itself in SOME set at least! It was fun to make the typewriter pink with my Blends, and I threw on a few Elegant Faceted Gems to finish things off!
Tap Tap Tap (retired, 2014) & Sweet as a Peach Stamp Sets; Pattern Party DSP; Basic White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Flirty Flamingo & Smoky Slate Blends Markers; Stitched Shapes Dies (retired); Elegant Faceted Gems; #FusionPinkTypewriter.

Holiday Gifts & Packaging Class, Sunday, Nov 14, 3 PM
It's finally here! My Holiday Extravaganza, of gifts and packaging, and my appreciation dessert buffet for YOU! I so love the chance to bake up a storm for you! Class will feature 5 projects, and a lovely Christmas goodies buffet, drinks, and a special gift from me, all for $25! Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! Class is announced for SUNDAY, November 14, at 3 pm - note the different day! Holiday frenzy is already starting, sigh, lol. RSVP today to save your spot!

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Autumn Pumpkin (& Christmas Cards Part 2 Oct 16!)

10/7/2021

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So excited - Addicted to CAS #207 has the perfect code word this week - "autumn!"
I turned right away to my Pretty Pumpkins set - I knew already I wanted to brighten up this particular pumpkin in Fall colors! I ended up using sponge daubers to add a mix of Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie and Crushed Curry. A couple Soft Succulent leaves was just the right finishing touch. I snuck in a tiny strip of Harvest Meadow DSP - I'm really scraping the barrel on this pack! I literally have no scrap wider than 3" left, lol. I think we liked this one! Such a fun challenge!
Pretty Pumpkins Stamp Set; Harvest Meadow DSP; Basic White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry & Soft Succulent Inks; Soft Succulent Blend Marker; Detailed Pumpkins Dies; Sequins For Everything; #ATC207.

Christmas Cards 2021 Part 2 Class October 16!
Ahhh, there can never be too many Christmas Cards! This class will feature 5 more lovely Holiday cards and envelopes - yay! All supplies are provided (bring your own snips and basic adhesive!), plus snacks, drinks and a special gift from me, all for $25! This class can also be FREE with your order for $30 or more! Class is on for Saturday, October 16, at 3 pm! RSVP today to save your spot!

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Got Your Back

9/4/2021

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Oh gosh, what a clever theme at this week's Cardz 4 Guyz #278 - things with tails! I laughed out loud!!
I knew right away I'd be going to that cute little bear butt in Count On Me. There's a tail there - small but mighty! I stamped him on Crumb Cake for some quick all-over color, and then used a Crumb Cake Blends Marker to highlight his detail lines. I filled in the sweet heart with Calypso Coral - not pink, but in the zone, lol. I though the bear would look great over this woodgrain sheet from the Beauty of the Earth DSP pack, and I finished with these Bronze-y Brushed Metallic Dots. I think all together it's not too foo-foo for a guy!
Count on Me Stamp Set; Beauty of the Earth DSP; Basic White, Early Espresso & Crumb Cake CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Crumb Cake & Calypso Coral Blends Markers; Brushed Metallic Dots; #C4G278.

Fall Cards Class Sep 11!
Today's class will be all about Fall and Harvest cards, and will feature some lovely Autumn sets from both our Annual and Holiday Mini catalogs! Class will be for 5 cards and envelopes, and will include all supplies needed (bring your own snips and adhesive!) I'll also supply snacks, drinks and a special gift, all for $25! Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! Class is on for Saturday, September 11, at 3 PM, or is also available to go after our in person session! RSVP today to save your spot!

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Nature's Harvest (& Nature's Harvest Class Aug 14!)

8/6/2021

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I love the colors at this week's Hand Stamped Sentiments #369!
These colors give me a chance to break in ANOTHER new set - Nature's Harvest! I love this beautiful stem, and the wonderful sentiments are so beautiful - very heartfelt, and a mix of fonts - my favorite kind! The set is actually part of a very comprehensive suite, too - DSP, dies, embellies, specialty papers - it's all glorious! For its first time out, though, I decided to keep it simple - stamps, ink and paper, all you ever need!
Nature's Harvest Stamp Set; Basic White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry & Cinnamon Cider Inks; Water Painter; #HSS369.

Nature's Harvest Class on August 14, 3 PM
We'll be all about the gorgeous new Harvest Meadow suite this class - stamps, dies, DSP, embellishments, ribbons and embossing folders! So much here, we'll be able to focus on a wonderful coordinated set of cards and projects! All supplies provided (bring your own fave snips and adhesive!) along with 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 for Saturday, August 14, at 3 pm, chez Heroldt, to save your spot!

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Retro 'Stache (& Christmas in July 7/24!!)

7/15/2021

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Oo, look at this fun sketch that Retro Rubber #162 has for us this week! Love it!
Now, I think everyone who knows me knows how much I love my shelves of retirement, lol. A quick glance at my blog history shows that I often approach HALF my blog posts being with retired stamps or toys, lol. So I have a sincere delight in this particular challenge blog (no, I'm NOT sucking up, I swear!) BUT, there's one day a year that I feel a little pang playing here, like I did today. And that would be the VERY DAY that my holiday catty pre-order arrives, lol. Not for the Annual, not for the Spring Mini, JUST for the Holiday Mini, lol. I'm such a Christmas nerd! So I consoled myself with at least the new Gingerbread & Peppermint DSP, which goes GREAT with my beloved 'stache-y Santa. Whew, consolation achieved!
Santa Stache Stamp Set (retired 2014); Gingerbread & Peppermint DSP; Basic White, Real Red & Old Olive CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Real Red, Smoky Slate & Pale Papaya Blends Markers; Stitched Shapes Dies (retired); All the Trimmings Embellishments (retired); #RRCB162.

Yippee! Time to kick off my year-long obsession - Christmas in July! Here's your chance to get a sneak peek at the upcoming Holiday Mini Catalog with our first round of Christmas cards - AT LEAST 5 cards and envelopes, plus snacks, drinks, and a special gift from me, all for $25! (Bring your own fave snips and adhesives!) This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! Class in on for Saturday, July 24 at 3 pm, chez Heroldt - RSVP today to save your spot!

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You Are The World (& Man Cards Class June 12!)

6/4/2021

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Woo hoo! Hope you can get in on some "square" action with us at this week's Fab Friday #215!
Normally, I'm a real dud when it comes to odd-shaped cards, even square ones, lol. I'll usually just make tiny ones, like 4 1/4" square, so they'll still fit in a regular card envelope. But I was doing some stash-diving last week and came across a little stack of 6 1/2" square envelopes - no clue where these came from! That said, I decided to go for some bigger real estate today, and managed a full 6" x 6" card, made possible by also finding some old 12" x 12" CS hiding back there, too! When I spotted this perfect Dad sentiment in Best Year, I knew I wanted to try it with my Welcoming Window, which I thought would complement the square shape. Love it!
Can't wait to see YOUR projects this week - be there or be square! Wait, be square either way!
Welcoming Window & Best Year Stamp Sets; In Good Taste DSP; Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake & Basic White CS; Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake & Pool Party Inks; Rectangle Stitched & Window Flower Box Dies; Genial Gems; #FabFri215.

Man Cards 2021 Class One 12 at 3 PM!
Time once again for our annual Man Card class, just in time for some guy holidays, lol. Cards for our men-folk don't have to be intimidating - let's get to work! Class will feature 5 cards with envelopes, all occasions, and will include all supplies needed (bring your own fave snips and adhesive!) snacks, drinks and special gift from me! All this for $25, or this class can be FREE with your order of $30 or more! Class is on for Saturday, June 12, at 3 PM. RSVP today to save your spot!

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