Well, wouldn't you know it, SU Only #224 is having a masculine challenge!  The timing is perfect to pair up with The Male Room #112's computers or gaming challenge, too!
So, my idea for this one might be a little tenuous, lol - I have NO computer or gaming stamps!  I finally hit on our fun Tabs For Everything set - I actually bought this bundle for the punch, and I can't say for sure I've even USED the stamp set before - go figure!  I spotted this little thumb's up symbol, and hey, that's from computers, right??  So I made a quick and simple man congrats card, in one of my fave color combos - it's all about the keyboarding here, lol...
Tabs For Everything (retired 2019); Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Pacific Point, Lemon Lime Twist (retired); & Pool Party CS; Pacific Point, Lemon Lime Twist & Pool Party Inks; Stitched Shapes Dies; Maps Etc EF; Pacific Point Sequins; #SUO224; #TMR112.

2019 New Catty Preview Class June 13 & 15!
OK, shout it with me now:  who's ready for a NEW CATALOG!!!  How about a sneak peak with 6 fun projects, all from our brand new book??  Get a look at all the new goods, and of course, our new In Colors, and get inky with some hands-on stampin' time!  Class will feature 6 all-occasion cards, all from our 2019 Idea Book & Catalog, envelopes, drinks, snacks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  RSVP to save your spot!  Class is on for Thursday, June 13 at 630 pm, or Saturday, June 15 at 3 pm.  See you there!

We have tons of creative space for you this week at Sunday Stamps #206 - hope you can join us!
I have one last preview set I haven't inked up yet - from the gorgeous Sailing Home suite - another complete package - stamp set, dies, DSP, trinkets. twine - there's even Memories & More cards!  I pulled out the DSP to dip my toes in, and dabbled in a couple stamps and dies - check out this beautiful sea frond die to go along with all our sailing gear!  I see many nautical hours ahead, lol.
So, what are YOU doing with all that space?  I can't wait to see, over at the challenge!
Sailing Home Stamp Set; Come Sail Away DSP; Whisper White, Night of Navy, Mossy Meadow, Balmy Blue & Crumb Cake CS; Night of Navy & Soft Suede Inks; Layering Circles & Smooth Sailing Dies; Blender Pen; Silver Pearls; #SSC206.

OooOOOooo - check out this cool Agatha Christie cover for The Library Challenge #33 - Death on the Nile!
This cover was a stumper for me - I didn't seem to have any stamps that went with it, except for some Christmas camels, lol.  Then I remembered my retired Custom Tee set - there's a tuxedo shirt front in that!  Perfect!  I pieced together a snazzy top, and then pieced together a punny sentiment for it using my Labeler Alphabet set.  I love doing this - I'm so sad that this one is retiring!  It was so versatile - not a girlie font at all!  Anyway, there's no pistol stamp in my collection either, so we're leaving the spy games on the Nile, lol...
Custom Tee (retired 2017) & Labeler Alphabet Stamp Sets; Whisper White & Basic Black CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; T-Shirt Builder Dies; Basic Black Blends Marker; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #TLC33.

Eek!  I am loving the sketch and fish combo at this week's Fusion Tropical Fish!
So, even though they might not quite qualify as "tropical," I couldn't resist pulling out my beloved (and retiring, SOB!) Jar of Love set and doing a few bettas for this card.   I really wanted to do the jars, too, so I had to turn the sketch sideways so they could all fit.  It turned out to be a pretty simple and understated little card, lol.  Watch out, these guys are giving us the fishy eyeball!
Jar of Love Stamp Set; Whisper White & Pool Party CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Pool Party, Night of Navy & Merry Merlot Inks; Everyday Jars Framelits; Night of Navy Enamel Dots; #FusionTropicalFish.

Back to Basics #20 is pulling out another oldie but goodie - salt technique!
It's so funny, my main experience with salt techniques is actually with silk painting - such cool effects come from the distortion of color you get when you add it to a wet area - and it works just as well on paper, too!  I decided to go for a bright sunshine-y card today - I see so much snow in the news elsewhere in the country, maybe we could all use a bit of Arizona out there!  I started with a panel of watercolor paper, so I could get it nice and water-saturated.  I sprinkled on some Yellow Brusho Crystals, along with a few touches of Orange, and then quick hit it with some coarse salt.  I went and had a snack while I waited for it to dry, lol.  I'm happy with the result!  I finished with a "dazzling" sentiment and some cool Mango shades - bring on the rays!
Pocketful of Sunshine Stamp Set; Watercolor, Whisper White, Basic Black & Mango Melody CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Yellow & Orange Brusho Crystals; Salt; Layering Ovals & Pocket Framelits; Black Faceted Dots; #BBB020.

Thank You Cards Class Feb 7 & 9!
I don't know about you, but I ALWAYS need Thank You cards!  It's so handy to have a little stash on hand - and we have some gorgeous new sets for them right now, too!  Class will include all supplies needed for 6 cards and envelopes (bring your own snips and fave adhesive!), drinks, snacks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  Class could also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  Class is on for Thursday, Feb 7, at 630 pm, or, Saturday, Feb 9 at 3 pm!  RSVP now to save your spot today! 

So excited by this super cute sketch at Freshly Made Sketch #369 - such fun layers!
I couldn't resist pulling out our froggie SAB set again today - So Hoppy Together.  For this one, I added a crown for this prince, and put a lovely big congrats on the inside from yesterday's Well Said set - a lovely combo if I do say so myself, lol...  With all the green, I couldn't help adding a splash of Gorgeous Grape - we all know I'm a big purple-green freak!  A quick and simple card, finished with a few glitter enamel dots for an extra bit of shine - fit for a prince, lol...
So Hoppy Together & Well Said Stamp Sets; Granny Apple Green DSP; Whisper White, Lemon Lime Twist & Gorgeous Grape CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Lemon Lime Twist Stampin' Write Marker; Granny Apple Green Blend; Granny Apple Green Glitter Enamel Dots; #FMS369.

Birthdays Galore 2019!
I'm so excited to kick off our new Spring Occasions catalog with our annual Birthday Cards class!  We have so many fun new sets to play with!  This class will feature SIX cards and envelopes, all using stamps from our new Spring Mini and Sale-A-Bration catties!  There were just too many to choose from!  Come get a good start on having your birthday cards ready for the year!  All supplies provided, just bring your own snips and fave adhesive!  Class will be $25, and includes, drinks, snacks and a special gift from me!  This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  Class is announced for Thursday, January 10 at 630 pm, or Saturday January 12 at 3 PM.  RSVP today to make sure I have your supplies ready and waiting for you!

Check out our wintry cardinal in this week's Sunday Stamps #195 color challenge!  Isn't she gorgeous??
Today I let the colors speak to me through another new stamp set I'm super excited about - Vibrant Vases!  I love it when we get to play with stamp sets made to go with framelits or punches we already have, as this one does - yippee!  This new vase set has new vases AND flowers for us to arrange, along with some lovely new sentiments as well - just right for saying SO much.
I can't wait to see what YOU make of our lovely colors this week - see you at the challenge!
Vibrant Vases Stamp Set; Whisper White & Smoky Slate CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Pool Party, Cajun Craze & So Saffron Inks; Vase Builder Punch; Basic Gray Shimmer Ribbon; #SSC195.

Another fun challenge from Back to Basics & Beyond #14 - use stencils or masks!
Confession time - I have but have NEVER used the Sweet Soiree Decorative masks - I loved that panel of delicate vines, though I never got the birthday set that went with the other mask, lol.  Today is the day I'm finally using it!  I decided they would be the perfect backdrop for our beautiful First Frost stamp set, that also comes with gorgeous and delicate dies - it's hard to not go too crazy with all the fun elements, lol.  After stenciling my mask, I tried to exercise some restraint on my leaves and flowers, and wound up with this gorgeous Congrats - Best Wishes inside!
First Frost Stamp Set; Whisper White, Vellum & Pear Pizzazz CS; Mossy Meadow, Merry Merlot & Pear Pizzazz Inks; Sweet Soiree Decorative Masks; Frosted Bouquet Framelits; Glimmer Enamel Dots; #BBB014.

I think Back to Basics #12's "inky backgrounds" will be a blast!  I LOVE to get messy!
Today's challenge was just what I needed to pull out my Brusho Crystal Colors, and "brush" them off for a little fun, lol.  I decided to work with a my heavier watercolor papers for this one, because I knew I wanted to really play with the "blooming" effect of the Brusho crystals.  This turned out to be a good call, as was the "messy board" I put down first.  Put a spritzer in my hand, and it just goes everywhere!  Anyway, I started with a heavy water spritz, and then tapped on blue and orange crystals, letting them bloom how they wanted, though I did add a few more water spritzes after the crystals on the corners.  I blotted any big drips with a tissue, then finished with my heat tool - too impatient to wait!  I decided some big Mango letters were the perfect finish, and I added a congrats on the inside - so fun!
Another Wonderful Year Stamp Set (inside); Very Vanilla & Blueberry Bushel CS; Watercolor Paper; Blueberry Bushel Ink; Large Letter Framelits; Maps Etc DEF; Jumbo Rhinestones; #BBB012.

I love our alpine colors this week at Sunday Stamps #187!  And I think I can do something fun with them for Global Design Project #154's pretty landscape sketch!
So, I suspect a theme for me whenever I spy Mint Macaron in a color challenge is going to be to run straight for the gorgeous First Frost suite, lol.  Seriously, I just can't get over the beautiful pearly papers in the Frosted Floral DSP!  I'm excited too by how the sketch allowed me to sneak some BRIGHT pops of color against my wintry background - I think I'll be filing this one in the wedding section - for real!
I can't wait to see your beautiful ideas with our colors - see you at SSC!
First Frost Stamp Set; Frosted Floral DSP; Whisper White & Tranquil Tide CS; Tranquil Tide, Mint Macaron, Real Red & Melon Mambo Inks; Frosted Bouquet Framelits; Real Red Solid Baker's Twine; #SSC187; #GDP154.

Ready for Fall Class Sep 13 & 15!
Time to start warming up for the cooler weather, and make some gorgeous Autumnal cards with our new harvest sets from the 2018 Holiday Catalog!  We have some beautiful suites to play with, and I'm pretty sure there will be a spooky treat in it for you, too!  We will make 5 cards, using all new products, celebrating the season and gratitude.  Class will include all supplies needed (bring your own snips and fave adhesive!) and will also include snacks, drinks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!   Classes are on for Thursday, Sep 13 at 630 pm, or Saturday, Sep 15 at 3 pm, chez Heroldt!  RSVP today to reserve your spot!