Category: Encouragement

Every Great Dream

4/28/2022

Check out these fun vibrant colors at this week's Cupcake Inspirations #542 - yay for purple and green!
So, the big thriller for me is that I can squeeze in two more new In Colors on this one - Orchid Oasis & Parakeet Party will look amazing with Daffodil Delight - woo! I couldn't resist pulling in another new set - this is the hostess set Begin With a Dream! It has three awesome images, and three equally awesome sentiments to go with them! For today, I couldn't resist this little row of people, who's outfits I could color mix and match style, lol. I originally intended to leave the faces and hair blank, but then I figured, hey, that's what our new Natural Tones Blends are FOR, right? Anyway, love this bright card - and it's always fun to color!
Begin With a Dream Stamp Set; Basic White & Orchid Oasis CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Orchid Oasis, Parakeet Party, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black & Natural Tones Blends (SU200, SU400, SU800, SU600, SU1000); #CIC542.

Pumpkin Club April 30!
Did you get your March Pumpkin kit yet? EEE! FINALLY!! Bonus stamp set! And the perfect follow up to our last class! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, April 30, at 2 PM - RSVP to let me know you are attending, we will be all safely socially distanced at our big table downstairs! Remember that this is a DOUBLE Pumpkin Club this month - we have that bonus stamp set to play with, too, so doors will be open an hour earlier than usual!
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 May 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Sailing Home (& Pumpkin Club April 30!)

4/22/2022

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Aw, our gorgeous blue collection this week at As You See It #273 is making me miss Maui even more, lol. It went too fast!
It does give me a chance to do a farewell feature to the beautiful Sailing Home bundle, though. I couldn't resist adding in some of the oh-so-yummy DSP from Waves of the Ocean - the colors are perfect! I chose the sentiment that I have often reflected on, and couldn't resist a little splash of my fave seaweed die that in this this set, too - so cute with all our fishy sets! I had to add a few Waves Rhinestones, too - you know the ocean sparkles!
I can't wait to see YOUR projects in our luscious blues this round - meet you there!
Sailing Home Stamp Set; Waves of the Ocean DSP; Basic White, Balmy Blue & Pacific Point CS; Night of Navy Ink; Smooth Sailing Dies; High Seas EF (retired); Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels; #AYSI273.

New Horizons Suite Focus Class April 23!
Today's class is a showcase of the stunning New Horizons suite - beautiful images, papers and perfect sentiments to go with - I can't wait for you to see it! Class will include all supplies needed for 5 cards and envelopes, (bring your own fave snips and adhesive!) snacks and drinks, plus a special gift from me, all for $25! We even have a bonus project! This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! Class is on for Saturday, April 23 at 3 PM! RSVP now to save your spot!

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Speedy Weather

3/25/2022

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Woo hoo! It's "time" once again for another speed challenge at As You See It #271 - this time with a theme of "staying dry!"
This was a tough theme for me! I finally remembered my Weather Together set from 2018, complete with dies - whew! As I often do, I let some DSP do the heavy coloring lifting today, too - I have SO MUCH of this Sunshine & Rainbows Sale-A-Bration DSP, I knew it was a shoe-in, too, lol. I don't even remember seeing this cloudy sheet before either - so perfect! I picked out a sunny sheet for the umbrella, and started the clock! I started by stamping some light raindrops on the background in Pool Party, then the rest of my stamping in Black. All I needed to color was the handle - done! Dash to the cutting machine and boom! I even had time to dig out some Silver Epoxy raindrops to finish! 7 minutes and 40 seconds! Yay!
I can't wait to see YOUR speedy creations - meet you there!
Weather Together Stamp Set (retired 2018); Sunshine & Rainbows DSP (retired); Basic White & Bermuda Bay CS; Pool Party & Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Bermuda Bay & Crumb Cake Blends Markers; Umbrella Weather Dies (retired); Silver Epoxy Essentials; #AYSI271.

Pumpkin Club March 26!
Did you get your February Pumpkin kit yet? EEE! Bonus stamp set! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, March 26, at 2 PM - RSVP to let me know you are attending, we will be all safely socially distanced at our big table downstairs! Remember that this is a DOUBLE Pumpkin Club this month - we're also doing last month's kit since I had to postpone, so doors will be open an hour earlier than usual!
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 April 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Here Together

3/3/2022

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Oh my gosh, I laughed out loud when I saw the image for the anything goes challenge at this week's Cupcake Inspiration #538 - so brilliant to show naked cupcakes!
For whatever reason, this challenge pic was just the inspiration I needed to finally play with our new Here Together suite - designed to show off our new collection of Stampin' Blends Markers in a range of skin tones. I SO love them! Such a great palette to have, and the fun papers in the special All Together DSP pack are the perfect complement! I chose this row of hands and colored in with a random choice from each of the 5 color pairs, and finished with my fave sentiment from the stamp set - perfect!
Here Together Stamp Set; All Together DSP; Basic White, Early Espresso & Crumb Cake CS; Versamark Ink; Shimmer White EP; SU600, SU300, SU1000, SU200 & SU800 Blends Markers; Rectangle Stitched Dies; #CIC538.

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Your Strength

2/22/2022

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Loving our "tagged" landscape sketch this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments #383!
Well, I just couldn't resist showing off our new early-release sneak peek set any longer, sigh. This is my first crack at the glorious new Waves of Inspiration suite, coming your way soon! It's truly stunning, and there are some extras that WON'T be part of the next annual catalog that I just HAD to have! The DSP just cried out to be featured, and lovely water-toned gems are so yummy! I know my card isn't doing the best justice, but I couldn't help myself!
So what will YOU do with our sketch? I can't wait to see - meet you at the challenge!
Waves of Inspiration Stamp Set; Waves of the Ocean DSP; Basic White & Vellum CS; Pacific Point Ink; Tailor Made Tags & Ornate Frames Dies; Pacific Point Linen Thread (I think from an old Paper Pumpkin!); Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels; #HSS383.

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Like a Frog On a Unicycle

1/18/2022

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Oh gosh, I'm kicking off with some exciting news today! While I'm keeping it CAS for SU Only #293, I'm combining with the colors of the '50's for my debut at Retro Rubber #174! Woo hoo! A thrill AND an honor!
So, let's talk about those colors. Yikes. I admit, I was pretty skeptical keeping these babies in mind while I browsed my shelves of retirement. Then I heard it. So quiet. Ribbit. Ribbit. Yes! So Hoppy Together reporting for duty! Lol, I so crack myself up. Who knew these cuties would look so good in '50's colors?
I can't wait to see YOUR projects for our fun challenges this week - meet you at the blogs!
So Hoppy Together Stamp Set (retired 2019); Basic White & Mint Macaron CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Mint Macaron, Petal Pink & Balmy Blue Blends Markers; Hop Around Dies; Mint Sequin; #SUOC293; #RRCB174.

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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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Keep Swimming

8/26/2021

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Oh gosh, I laughed out loud when I saw this week's code word at Addicted to CAS #204 - "fishy!"
I have a couple fish from current sets I could choose from, but for some reason, last year's Make A Splash was calling to me, lol. I skipped the fish bowl, and let my guys free-style it this round! These stamps I find a little tricky - they have lots of shading on them, but I feel like they don't look quite right simply stamped in the target color, either. My solution is to stamp in Smoky Slate, or some other paler neutral, and color all over with my Mango Melody blend. I think I like the finished effect, popped eyes and all, lol.
Make A Splash Stamp Set (retired 2020); Basic White CS; Smoky Slate & Balmy Blue Inks; Mango Melody Blends Marker; #ATC204.

Pumpkin Club August 28!
Did you get your August Pumpkin kit yet? Shelly has so much in store for us! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, Auigust 28, at 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 September 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Plant Life

8/17/2021

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Eee! Time to get spattered at this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday #520! How to fit in "plant life" for SU Only #282, too?
A quick dig for my trusty Spritzer, and a browse that turned up Forever Fern (still current!) and I am on my way! I decided to stick with our newest greens, Evening Evergreen and Soft Succulent. I did a quick background spritz with my Evergreen Stamp-n-Write Marker for my background, and cut out the large fern shape with the dies, stamping a sprig in Succulent to go over it, too. A few leafy accents, some Evergreen Jewels, and all I needed was this encouraging sentiment to be done - beautiful!
I can't wait to see YOUR projects for us this month - meet you at the challenges!
Forever Fern Stamp Set; Basic White, Evening Evergreen & Soft Succulent CS; Evening Evergreen & Soft Succulent Inks; Evening Evergreen Stamp-n-Write Marker; Spritzer Tool; Forever Flourishing Dies; Banner Pick a Punch; Evening Evergreen Jewels; #TSOT520; #SUOC282.

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We All Need Shelter

8/11/2021

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Oo, a super fun code word at this week's Addicted to CAS #203 - "rain!"
My fave "rain" set is STILL my beloved Weather Together set that retired back in 2018 - these umbrellas are so cute! And you just can't beat the sweet dies that go with them, lol. I set out to color up a cute umbrella in my fave fun colors - so adorable. I might have gone a little crazy with my raindrops, though, lol, but at least we're well-sheltered!
Weather Together (retired 2018) Stamp Set; Basic White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Pool Party Inks; Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green & Purple Posy (retired) Blends Markers; Umbrella Weather Dies (retired); #ATC203.

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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