Category: Fathers Day

Happy Dad Day!

6/15/2016

Yay - it's time for Pumpkin Day again over at MPC0616-All About the Guys! This week I'm also using this sketch from TGIF #59!
I can't seem to get enough of this new In Color, Dapper Denim! I think it's perfectly named, because I think of it as a very comfortable blue, lol. Today it seemed just right for a little stenciling background for my Layered Letters "Dad" - another comfie word, lol.
Make sure to stop by My Pumpkin Challenge - we love seeing your ideas!
Many Manly Occasions Paper Pumpkin; plus, Layered Letters Stamp Set; Crumb Cake, Dapper Denim & Whisper White CS; Dapper Denim & Memento Tuxedo Black Inks; White Jute & Dapper Denim Ruched Ribbons; Dapper Denim Enamel Shapes.

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Dad's Jams

6/9/2016

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I'm really liking As You See It #136's "Dad" theme! AND, I have an idea for combining it with this bright color scheme from TGIF #58!
I have to admit, as soon as I put these two challenges together, ALL I could think about was these crazy tropical print Jams my Dad had at the beach one year - his were bright orange (his favorite color, lol) with black tropical flowers on them, but I think this pair does those justice, lol. They were THE cool swim trunks to have when I was a kid, and we had all pooled our money to get them for him, not really believing he would wear them. Well, you know dads - we saw those Jams for years to come! Coolest Dad ever!
Flower Patch & Layered Lettered Alphabet Stamp Sets; Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie & Daffodil Delight Inks; Black Stampin' Write Marker; Black Grosgrain (retired); Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie & Daffodil Delight Candy Dots (retired, sigh); Paper Crimping Tool.

Let's Get Messy Class June 11!
OK, gang, time to get inky! Our June class will feature four fun techniques I've been saving for a hot summer day! And warning: they might get a little "messy!" In this case, the messier, the better! All the projects will also feature exciting new goodies from the new catalog, too! I sure hope you can come get messy with me! (OK, I promise it won't be so messy that you end up actually WEARING your creations, unless you really want to, lol!)
Class will be for four cards, and will include all supplies needed, plus snacks, drinks and a little treat from me, all for $20! You can also have class for FREE with an order for $25 or more! This class is still on for Saturday June 11 at 3 pm. RSVP today so I can be ready for you!

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Father Pumpkin

6/1/2016

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So excited to kick off our June My Pumpkin Challenge, MPC0616 - All About the Guys! I'm combining it with this fun sketch from Can You Case It #122!
So, ironically, the CYCI sketch seems practically BASED on one of the card styles in this manly kit. so what the heck, let's run with it! I'm also squeezing in one last blast of retired stuff - farewell my Botanical Gardens DSP - I hardly knew ye! Lol. Seriously though, this card celebrates that today is MOVING DAY for all the lovely retired stuff into the Room of Retirement, because - NEW CATTY OPENS TODAY! WOO HOO! Check the links on the right side of the blog page to start those shopping engines racing! (And yes, I've already placed MY first order, lol!
Many Manly Occasions Paper Pumpkin; plus, Botanical Gardens DSP (retired); Mossy Meadow CS (retired); Memento Tuxedo Black & Hello Honey (retired) Inks; Stars Framelits; Confetti Stars Punch.

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Match the Dude

5/30/2016

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I like this fun sketch from Match the Sketch #126! I want to combine it with the masculine CAS theme over at Watercooler Wednesday #69, too!
For going all manly, I knew I had to pull out Guy Greetings, and I LOVE mixing that one with the now retired Adventure Bound DSP stack - so many cool prints in there! After that, it was all a matter of picking out patterns and textures, and mixing and matching for the right combo with the stamps! I started with the hats, but wound up on the shoes, so of course, I have the "no one else could fill your shoes" sentiment on the inside, too, (with the strong dude!)
Guy Greetings Stamp Set; Adventure Bound DSP; Sahara Sand, Whisper White & Smoky Slate CS; Early Espresso, Island Indigo, Mossy Meadow & Cajun Craze Inks; PL Corner Rounder Punch; Cajun Craze Candy Dots.

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Love You, Papa Bear!

4/18/2016

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Today's sketch is from Try Stampin' On Tuesday #266!
Today my bear wanted to come out to play - isn't he handsome? So well-dressed, too, lol. Hard not to be thinking of my hubby the whole time I was making this card - we sure had a good time on our cruise! He's so awesome!
Bear Hugs Stamp Set; English Garden DSP; Whisper White, Early Espresso & Crumb Cake CS; Whisper White Craft, Soft Suede & Hello Honey Inks; Linen Thread; Woodland Textured EF; Bear Hugs & Bitty Banners Framelits.

Watercolor Wishes Class 4-21 & 23!
For April, we're finally going to get around to playing with the gorgeous Watercolor Wishes Card Kit - it's amazing! This kit contains EVERYTHING you need to make 20 fabulous cards, of all occasions! And of course, there's plenty left over, too, lol. You can see the details on page 155 of "the big book," but you get the kit, a stamp set (exclusive to this kit!), a block and two colors of ink, all for $35. It's totally worth it!

So, class is announced for Thursday, April 21 at 630 pm, or Saturday, April 23 at 3 pm, for $35. I will have your kit, and any possible extra supplies if I really go off the rez, waiting for you, plus snacks and drinks! There's a distinct possibility, too, that there might be some sneak peekin' that comes home with me from convention! RSVP today to reserve your kit!

Pumpkin Club April 30!
Did you get your April Pumpkin kit yet? Let's grow, baby! Check out the video here ! (Increase the resolution by clicking on the little gear icon.)
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, April 30, 3 pm, chez Heroldt - RSVP to let me know you are coming! In celebration of the 1 millionth Paper Pumpkin kit shipped, this month's kit includes a bonus stamp set! Woot! Check out the adorable video for that set here!
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, drinks and snacks! Let's take this Pumpkin out to play! You're going to LOVE our 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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SU-per Husband!

6/21/2015

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Yay! Thanks to SU-per Challenge #94, I get to sneak in one last Father's Day card, whew! I needed it! I also think the color challenge at this week's Create With Connie & Mary #360 is perfectly manly, so I'm throwing that in, too, lol...
I tried, but I couldn't stay away from my manly fave, Guy Greetings. All the sentiments in this one are so perfect for the men in my family! I decided to make this one for hubby, who's becoming quite skilled at managing my hare-brained ideas, while still allowing for my, how shall we say, freedom of expression? Good job, baby! You should have been a tap dancer! Oh wait, does this mean I should have done the shoe stamps? Argh!
Guy Greetings Stamp Set; Island Indigo, Smoky Slate & Whisper White CS; Versamark, Chocolate Chip, Island Indigo & Smoky Slate Inks; Circle Card Thinlets; Corner Rounder Punch; Regals Candy Dots in Island Indigo.

Pumpkin Club June 27!
Did you get your June Pumpkin kit yet? I'm going to pieces!! Check out the video here!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, June 27, 3 pm, chez Heroldt - RSVP to let me know you are coming! I also have an extra kit for $20 if you'd like to come check out the club, and are not already a subscriber.
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, drinks and snacks! Let's take this Pumpkin out to play! You're going to LOVE our projects!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by July 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Guy In{k}spirations

5/3/2015

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What a totally cute sketch at this week's Freshly Made Sketches #184 - love that little floating tag up there! Let's see if I can match it with this week's In{k}spire Me #196 Mother or Father's Day challenge! Hm, let's hear it for the boys this time...
That of course means that I'll be pulling out the awesome Guy Greetings set - there are so many fun stamps in this one! I feel like I'm just getting started playing with it, lol. This one's for one natty Dad!
Guy Greetings Stamp Set; Adventure Bound DSP Pack; Whisper White, Mossy Meadow & Sahara Sand CS; Mossy Meadow, Sahara Sand & Basic Gray Inks; Hamburger Box Bigz XL Die (for the tag); Circle Card Thinlet (for the banner); Neutrals Button in Basic Black; Heavy Baker's Twine in Mossy Meadow; Linen Thread.

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Happy Father Pumpkin

6/4/2014

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I so adore our challenge this month at My Pumpkin Challenge #0614 - Everything Happy! We all need more of that! And it's perfect for all the happy little pieces and elements in this month's kit - Hey, Man!
For my first offering, I stayed fairly close to the suggested kit designs. But of course I wanted to add SOMETHING! I might be headed towards burnout here, but I decided to sneak in some baby goodies on this Father's Day card - who can resist these cute little framelits? Trot out some ties in coordinating colors, and I have just the right add-on for my kit card!
Paper Pumpkin Hey, Man; plus, Very Vanilla CS; Wild Wasabi & Soft Suede Inks; Something for Baby Stamp Set; Baby's First Framelits.

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Clean Clockworks

3/23/2014

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Bringin' out the trios at this week's Clean & Simple #284! Yay!
I seem to be on a "man-card" kick these days - for me, that means the "watch"word (God, I crack myself up!) is simple. No frills, no sparkles, deeper colors. This card ended up fitting that bill perfectly, and let me get to play with stamp set that I don't pull out enough to boot! Let's face it, when you love your Stamp-A-Ma-Jig (SAMJ), you love sets like this!
Clockworks & Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Sets; Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake & Always Artichoke CS; Woodgrain Embossing Folder; Chocolate Chip & Always Artichoke Inks; Bitty Banner Framelits; Regals & Neutrals Candy Dots.

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Crafty Look Up

1/1/2014

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Woo hoo! Happy New Year! I've been taking a break for a few days, but thought I'd at least hit the first day of the year with the Crew! I resolve to keep on craftin'!
This layout from Paper Craft Crew #74 gave me another chance to show off another awesome new stamp - available to you for ordering any day now, lol. Tried to keep it manly - makes a nice Father's Day card, I think! I also featured a few cool accessory goodies, including the awesome new Basic Metal Buttons - perfect!
Look Up To Father stamp set; Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake & Chocolate Chip CS; Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake & Chocolate Chip inks; Chevron Border punch; Basic Metal Buttons; Natural Trim Ribbon; Linen Thread; Woodgrain Embossing Folder; Labels Collection framelits.