Category: Classes

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

7/15/2021

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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May Good Things Grow (& Messy Class May 15!)

5/8/2021

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Woo hoo! The Sisterhood of Crafters has a theme this week right up my alley! "How does your garden grow?"
I'm thrilled to have a chance to trot out the just-retired My Meadow set - I LOVE this whole landscape-building series! I did just a little scene, with a wheelbarrow to show that work actually does get down out there, lol, and matched it with this "growing" sentiment from Dragonfly Garden. I even slipped in the gazebo on the envelope! My own garden is nothing on this lovely woodland scene, but I love it just as much - time in the garden is no time at all!
My Meadow (retired 2021) & Dragonfly Garden Stamp Sets; Basic White CS; Stitched Shapes Dies (retired); Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Basic Gray & Bermuda Bay Inks; Old Olive Enamel Dots; #TSOCGarden.

Let's Get Messy - May 15, 3 pm!
Ah, our favorite techniques class of the year is finally here! In this class we explore new techniques, tools and goodies, that maybe make a bit of a (ahem) mess! Want to try something new, but feel a bit nervous to get started? Come make the mess at MY house! Class features 5 cards and envelopes, and includes all supplies needed (bring your own 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! RSVP today to save your spot! And DON'T wear white!

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Rainbow Wreath (& Friends Are Like Seashells Class Apr 24!)

4/17/2021

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Now this is a fun color scheme for Christmas! CAS Christmas wants to see a rainbow!
This challenge gives me a chance to celebrate another departing set - and this one was a bit of a shock for me. Arrange A Wreath has proven to be SO versatile and fun, and I'm going to miss it. I even made an Easter wreath with it! The layering dies have been a joy to play with, along with all the fun wreath accessories, lol. I think this one will be staying on the retired shelves for the foreseeable future!
Arrange A Wreath Stamp Set; Basic White CS; Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Bermuda Bay, Gorgeous Grape & Memento Tuxedo Black Inks; Wreath Builder Dies; Silver Pearls; #CASChristmasRainbow.

Friends Are Like Seashells Class April 24!
I'm so excited to get the chance to show off this gorgeous "mega" suite for you this month! It has EVERYTHING: DSP, Specialty Paper, embossing, dies, stamps, embellies - it's almost too much, lol. This class will help you tame all the goodies, and get you started on all the possibilities it brings! ALL supplies provided, but bring your own snips and adhesive! Class is announced for Saturday, April 24 at 3 pm, and features 5 cards cards with envelopes, 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 today to hold your spot, or to sign up for the to go option, if you prefer! See you soon!

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Eat A Cupcake (& Thank You Cards March 13!)

3/5/2021

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Oh goody! It's tic-tac-toe time again at this week's Retro Rubber #153! Yay!
After a quick study, I chose the top row: birthday-patterned paper-rhinestones - lot of scope there, I think! I quickly gravitated to our elusive Carry On set from 2012 - I still love it, and was one fortunate to get it before it got pulled from the line-up. I decided to go a little traditional, and heat-emboss my sentiments on red, but not TOO traditional, since there's cupcakes involved, so I stamped on this dotty DSP, perfect for a birthday! I finished with some sparkly rhinestones, and "at least you'll always be younger than me" on the inside from Itty Bitty Birthdays. So fun!
Carry On (retired 2012) & Itty Bitty Birthdays Stamp Sets; Real Red DSP; Whisper White & Basic Black CS; Versamark & Memento Tuxedo Black (inside) Inks; White EP; Rhinestone Basic Jewels; #RRCB153.

Thank You Cards 2021
This is our chance to share a little gratitude - today we're all about the thank you cards! There'll be a bit for everyone in this one! Class will feature 5 cards and envelopes, all supplies included (bring your own fave snips and adhesive!), plus 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 Saturday, March 13 at 3 PM, or you can get it to go, of course! RSVP today to save your spot!

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Hand Stamped Succulents (& Critter Class Feb 13!)

2/5/2021

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Oo, there's a very elegant sketch for us this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments #356!
As usual, I got my proportions all out of whack, but I did manage to get all the elements there, lol. For whatever reason, once I hit on Simply Succulents, I just couldn't let go! I do have fun coloring these cuties, so many variations out there in the succulent world for me to try my hand at, but I almost always land on some version of greens with an edge of purple - so pretty! I carried the color theme through with my papers, too - look at me, all buttoned up!
Simply Succulents Stamp Set; Soft Sea Foam DSP; Whisper White, Highland Heather & Purple Posy CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Smoky Slate, Old Olive, Soft Sea Foam & Rich Razzleberry Blends Markers; Potted Succulents Dies; Iridescent Sequins; #HSS356.

Critter Class 2021
I'm so excited for this one! Did you happen to notice how many super cute critters there are in our Spring Catalogs?? We can't let that pass us by, so we are having another critter class! Class will include 5 all-occasion cards and envelopes, each featuring a different critter having some fun! Let's make a zoo! Class includes all supplies needed (bring your own snips and fave 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 now to save your spot, on Saturday, February 13 at 3 pm, or get it to go at your convenience! See you soon!

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Garden Wishes (& Birthday Cards Jan 23!)

1/15/2021

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I'm loving our offset look this week at Fab Friday #205!
A sketch like this, with big open layers, always makes me think of ways to show off DSP, lol. I recently realized, I don't think I've shown ANY items from this big new super-suite either, called Dandy Garden! You see, we got to use it for our On Stage activities back in November, and we really worked it for that, so much so that I kinda haven't looked at it since then - oops! There are actually TWO stamp set bundles, DSP, these cute ladybugs, twines - you know, just a crazy collection! My card today is featuring the Garden Wishes bundle, plus I snuck in the punch from the other bundle, too, lol. So many elegant elements to play with here!
So, I can't wait to see YOUR creations for us this week - meet you at the challenge!
Garden Wishes Stamp Set; Dandy Garden DSP; Whisper White & Pear Pizzazz CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Dandy Wishes & Rectangle Stitched Dies; Dragonflies Punch; Ladybug Trinkets; #FabFri205.

Birthday Cards 2021 Class!
Hooray! Now that New Year's is behind us, it's definitely time to start restocking those birthday cards! I think you'll really enjoy making these! We'll have 5 fun cards, with envelopes, of course, ALL featuring new stamps and supplies from the brand new Spring Mini Catalog! I can't wait for you to see! Class is on for Saturday, January 23, at 3 pm, and 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!

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Top Note Christmas (& Spring Mini Preview Class Dec 12!)

12/5/2020

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This is a fun one - The Sisterhood of Crafters is bringing us "shaped" projects this week - no rectangles!
I decided I really wanted to do an easel card, and I went back to my very first die that came with my very first Big Shot - the Top Note Die! It's not quite a rectangle, right? I wanted to get some ink on my Perfectly Plaid set, too - as a carry over set from last year, I suspect its days are numbered, lol. I found this Decorative Label Punch while I was digging out my Pine Tree Punch - it goes great with the Top Note shape! I also had a few candy embellies left from my last Paper Pumpkin - love these!
Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set; Heartwarming Hugs DSP; Whisper White CS; Shaded Spruce & Real Red Inks; Top Not Die (retired; Pine Tree & Decorative Label (retired) Punches; Jolly Gingerbread Embellishments; #TSOCShaped.

Flowering Cactus Spring Mini Preview Class Dec 12!
I'm so excited to kick off our new Spring Mini (coming Jan 4!) with a preview class - and this one will focus entirely on the upcoming Flowering Cactus Product Medley! Trust me, you're going to love it! Class will include at least 5 cards with envelopes, all from Flowering Cactus, as well as tastes of all the great and exclusive products in this suite - this medley was MADE for Arizona! Class is on for Saturday, December 12, at 3 pm, for $25, and includes all supplies needed, drinks, snacks, and a special gift from me! Class can also be FREE if you spend $30 or more! I will also have this class available to go after our In Person session, OR it will be available for a one on one, if you prefer! RSVP today to save your spot!

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Garden Thanks (& Holiday Gifts & Packaging Class Nov 14!)

11/6/2020

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Yay! It's sketch time again here at Fab Friday #201 - hope you can get in on this one!
I decided to dig through some lonely DSP, lol, Ornate Garden here especially hasn't seen much air time. I think this was a pre-order suite for me, so I was totally into it like over the SPRING, and I haven't really been back much since! Which is a shame, because I LOVE the Ornate Thanks stamp set that goes with, and I love matching it with the Ornate Layers dies! I kept things fairly strait-forward to our sketch today, but it's helped me sneak in a little Terracotta Tile in between Christmas projects, too - win! I can't wait to see YOUR versions of our sketch - meet you at the challenge!
Ornate Thanks Stamp Set; Ornate Garden DSP; Whisper White CS; Terracotta Tile Ink; Ornate Layers Dies; Banner Triple Punch; Gold Twine; Terracotta Tile Faceted Dots; #FabFri201.

Holiday Gifts & Packaging 2020 Class, Nov 14!
Woo hoo! Today's the day! It's finally time for my blow-out class - Holiday Gifts & Packaging 2020! There's a little bit of everything here, fun packaging, last minute gift ideas, wrapping, tags - you name it, you just never know what might come up! And you don't want to miss my famous dessert buffet - this is my appreciation for YOU, to say thanks for another fun year together! Come hungry, and with bells! Class will include all supplies needed (bring your fave snips and adhesive!) plus, 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 today to save your spot - class is ON for Saturday, November 14, at 3 pm, or is available to go any time after the live class!

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Sparkles Bells (& Christmas Cards Part 2 Class!)

10/1/2020

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Super excited to launch our "vintage Christmas" challenge at Sparkles #117 today - hope YOU can join us!
I decided to pull out my Cherish the Season set - these bells are so beautiful and classic, and floated over our Toile Tidings DSP, I think they make for a very vintage look! Old timey scenes always make me thing "vintage," lol. Anyway, we are all Garden Green all day long here, and I was thrilled to find some fancy options for my sentiment in the Ornate Frames dies!
So, what will YOU create? I can't wait to check out YOUR vintage cards, over at the challenge!
Cherish the Season Stamp Set; Toile Tidings DSP; Very Vanilla & Garden Green CS; Garden Green Ink; Sounds of the Season & Ornate Frames Dies; Garden Green Glitter Enamel Dots; Blender Pens; #Sparkles117.

Christmas Cards 2020 Part 2 Class October 10!
Yay! It's finally time to get to the rest of our special holiday cards - just in time for getting your Christmas card list together! This class features 6 cards and envelopes, the rest of our faves from the Holiday Mini Catty! Class includes all supplies needed (bring your own snips and fave 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 Saturday October 10, 3 PM, or you can get it to go! RSVP today to save your spot!

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