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Sorry to Hear

5/11/2020

Oo, this is a fun one over at The Male Room #135 - "sentiment in focus!"
It just so happens that my go-to Sorry for Everything set is also on the retiring list, sigh, and what a perfect big bold sentiment to feature! I kept everything a bit muted for a guy card, and matched up the "not feeling well" sentiment for this one - I already know who I'm sending this one to! The mix and matchability side of this set is one of the things I love about it - so many flavors of sorry, lol... I was able to sneak in this DSP background, too - I still have BOTH full sheets of it - yikes!
Sorry For Everything Stamp Set; Come Sail Away DSP; Whisper White & Early Espresso CS; Early Espresso Ink; True Gentleman Button (retired); Linen Thread; #TMR135.

Man Cards May 16!
Time to bring it in for all those special guys in our lives - it doesn't have to be a challenge to make it manly! Class will feature 6 all-occasions cards with envelopes just for the men-folk - and not a sequin in sight!
Class 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 for our live class on Saturday April 16 at 3 pm (subject to approval!) or to reserve a stop on the "Class-in-a-Box" train departing afterwards! Talk to you soon!

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Feel Better Soon

2/11/2020

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Don't we have a loving sketch this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #444?
So I know it's almost the great day of romance, lol, but you know me, I had to go off the rez, here! How about a big loving APPLE?? Lol. As soon as I saw our optional theme of using up scraps I knew I'd be headed straight for my pile of Tutti Frutti clippings - they're just so colorful and fun! What better shape to go with these than a nice apple, with a get better wish. Perfect!
So, what will YOU create? I can't wait to see your ideas, over at the challenge!
Harvest Hellos Stamp Set; Tutti Frutti DSP (retired); Whisper White, Real Red, Lemon Lime Twist (retired), Early Espresso & Old Olive CSl Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Apple Builder Punch; #TSOT444.

Let's Get Messy 2020 Class Feb 13 & 15!
Yes! Time to bring out your play clothes and have some fun getting messy - DON'T wear white! This class is all about those awesome techniques that might just make a bit of a splash, but can create oh-so-awesome results! This class will feature 6 new "messy" techniques on 6 cards with envelopes, for all occasions! Good times (with galoshes!) ahead!
Class includes all supplies needed (bring your 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! Class is on for Thursday, February 13 at 630 pm, and Saturday, February 15 at 3 pm. RSVP today to save your spot!

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Sending Well Wishes

1/24/2020

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Today I am honored and thrilled to guest design at my beloved CAS on Friday #172 - and it's a get well theme! Yay!
I always start out by browsing the stamp shelves for likely candidates, and today I realized I haven't used my Dandelion Wishes in quite a while - I so love the images in this set, and the font used for the sentiments is so cheerful! I kept things as CAS as I could for the ladies, but I didn't resist very hard at putting threee teensy sequins to go with the wishes, lol. Soft and gentle folks - just what you're wanting when you don't feel at your best!
I hope you'll join in over at the challenge - I look forward to seeing your designs!
Dandelion Wishes Stamp Set; Whisper White & Petal Pink CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Stitched Shapes Dies; Iridescent Sequins; #CASOF172.

Pumpkin Club January 25!
Did you get your January Pumpkin kit yet? Love is in the air! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, January 25, 3 pm, chez Heroldt - RSVP to let me know you are coming!
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, drinks and snacks! I 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 - no kit needed!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by February 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Loving Thoughts

1/19/2020

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In{k}spire Me #412 is back with a fun combo challenge to kick off their 2020 - pretty colors!
I really wasn't sure I could do both parts of this challenge, I have to be honest. In what scenario would all these colors work together?? How about in a pretty landscape, like, say, one made with the gorgeous new My Meadow set?? Yes!! I cut out a circle, and started building my scene. I've found in all these scene-builder sets, it works best for me if I start from one main focal image, and build out from there - today, that was the bridge. I got creative with some stamping off to mix in some shading as well, and I think it turned out great! I'm loving how all these pieces fit together! A quick sentiment, and few faceted dots, and we are set!
My Meadow & Sending You Thoughts Stamp Sets; Seaside Spray, Smoky Slate & Whisper White CS; Smoky Slate, Granny Apple Green, Seaside Spray, Blushing Bride & Melon Mambo Inks; Parisian Flourish EF; Layering Circles & Ornate Frames Dies; Seaside Spray Faceted Dies; #IM412.

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The Sewing Machine (& Pumpkin Club & Tag Buffet Nov 30!)

11/23/2019

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Oooo! This week's Library Challenge #46 is the wonderful The Sewing Machine by Natalie Fergie - what a great read!
So this one ended up being a tough one for me, since I apparently don't have my Sew Suite set anymore - bummer! Fortunately, I could still bring in my Needle & Thread set to save the day! I kept things fairly simple and chose a lovely background sheet from the Needlepoint Nook DSP, then made a pretty stitched medallion for a quiet but cheery get well. I finished with a few needlepoint details and tiny rhinestones. I love all these blues together!
Needle & Thread Stamp Set (retired 2019); Needlepoint Nook DSP (retired); Whisper White & Balmy Blue CS; Night of Navy, Balmy Blue & Pretty Peacock Inks; Stitched Shapes & Needlepoint Elements Dies; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #TLC046.

Pumpkin Club & Tag Buffet November 30!
Did you get your November Pumpkin kit yet? Perfect tag timing!! Check out the video H ERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, November 30, 3 pm, chez Heroldt - RSVP to let me know you are coming!
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, drinks and snacks! I'm spicing things up by adding an extra little "tag buffet" this month, to help us finish our prep for the holidays, for only $5! I also have a few extra spots available for both club and buffet for $15 even if you are not a subscriber - come see what we're up to - no kit needed!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by December 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Smooch Me With Apples

10/14/2019

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With a new month, Joy of Sets Tic Tac Toe #10 is back with a new grid for us to play with! Fun!
I don't think I've ever done "watercolor smooching," so of course I have to pick a row that includes that! How about Silver-Watercolor Smooching-Apples! I wanted to smooch the apples themselves for this one, so out came my Harvest Hellos set - LOVE the punch that goes with it! I started with a strip of Whisper White, then pressed my ink pads direct to am embossing plate and spritzed a few times with water. Then I started smooching, lol. I wiped down the plate between colors and did a bit of heat gun drying, too. What a cool effect! I totally want to try this again, what a fun way to play with color!
Harvest Hellos Stamp Set; Whisper White, Poppy Parade, Crumb Cake & Pear Pizzazz CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Poppy Parade, Mango Melody & Merry Merlot Inks; Apple Builder Punch; Polka Dot Basics EF (retired); Silver Thread; Silver Pearls; #JOSTTT10.

Christmas Cards 2019 Part 2, Oct 17 & 19!
Sleigh bells ring - are you listening?? Yay! It's time for part 2 of this year's Christmas cards - 6 beauties all from our new Holiday Mini Catty, that you just HAVE to get in on! You know me - always over the top festive around here, and this could be your chance to settle on YOUR new faves for the season, too! Class includes all supplies (bring your own snips and adhesive) snacks, drinks and a special gift from me, all for $25, or FREE with your order of $30 or more! We're still on for Thursday, October 17 at 630 pm, and Saturday, October 19 at 3 pm! RSVP now to save your jingle spot!

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Daisy Lane (& Christmas Cards Part 2 Class!)

10/4/2019

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Oh, good times - As You See It #210 has a "get well" recipe for us this week - cool idea!
Looking over my "ingredients," I decided the time was finally NOW to break out Daisy Lane - woot! This is a lovely companion set to Daisy Delight, complete with its own punch, sized a bit smaller - yay! I created a simple card using the fern-ish leaf from the set in the background, and then made a tag with a Stitched Oval. My get well is from the July 2015 Thanks A Latte Paper Pumpkin - loved this one for the cute cups, but the sentiments were awesome, too, lol.
Daisy Lane & Thanks a Latte Paper Pumpkin Stamp Sets; Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz & Soft Sea Foam CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Pear Pizzazz Inks; Mango Melody Blends Marker; Medium Daisy Punch; Stitched Shapes Dies; Stitched White Grosgrain Ribbon; White Baker's Twine; Basic Jewel Pearls; #AYSI210.

Christmas Cards 2019 Part 2, Oct 12, 17 & 19!
Sleigh bells ring - are you listening?? Yay! It's time for part 2 of this year's Christmas cards - 6 beauties all from our new Holiday Mini Catty, that you just HAVE to get in on! You know me - always over the top festive around here, and this could be your chance to settle on YOUR new faves for the season, too! Class includes all supplies (bring your own snips and adhesive) snacks, drinks and a special gift from me, all for $25, or FREE with your order of $30 or more! I'll be holding THREE sessions for this one, to accommodate everyone's Fall Breaks: Saturday, October 12 at 3 pm; Thursday, October 17 at 630 pm, and Saturday, October 19 at 3 pm! RSVP now to save your jingle spot!

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Avocado on the Edge

8/4/2019

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Once again Back to Basics & Beyond #33 has a fun challenge to try this week - we're going "off the edge!"
I think most edge designs tend to be flowers - lots of room for sprays and coloring! BUT, I have been really wanting to get back to Garden Goodness so I could stamp this avocado - the whole reason I got this set, lol. So of course I did the tomatoes first! Anyway, I went a little avo-crazy, and put them all around the edge, with just one fussy cut one popped up by the sentiment - silly, but so yummy, lol - yay for avocados! Here's to the "good" fat!
Garden Goodness Stamp Set; Whisper White & Soft Suede CS; Granny Apple Green & Soft Suede Inks; #BBB33.

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Chocolat

5/1/2019

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Oh gosh, The Library Challenge #31 is bringing us Chocolat this week - such a great story!! I've only seen the movie - I'll have to get a copy of this one - check out the great cover!
Since I've been getting a closer look at my retired stamps lately (lots to make room for with the upcoming catty!) I knew right away that I had saved More Than Chocolate for just this occasion, lol. It might be a little fussy for some, but I LOVED sitting here building my box of chocolates for this card! Then I even got to "taste" one - see the crumbs?? Lol, at least I'm not passing out in the window of the chocolaterie the last day of Lent, if you know what I mean - I'm looking at YOU, Count! Totally have to watch this movie tonight now, and imagine my surpise to realize that this actually a SERIES of books - kindle loaded and ready!
More Than Chocolate (retired 2018) & Love What You Do Stamp Sets; Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Whisper White & Flirty Flamingo CS; Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede & Flirty Flamingo Inks; Crumb Cake & Flirty Flamingo Blends Markers; Layering Circles Framelits; #TLC31.

Fancy Folds Card Class May 9 & 11!
I'm so excited to bring on the techniques this month with Fancy Folds! We'll be learning how to make it fancy the easy way, featuring 6 all-occasion cards each using a brand new idea for some extra fun in the folds! I promise you will love them all! Class will be $25, and will include all supplies needed, plus drinks, snacks and a special gift from me! Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! Classes will be held on Thursday, May 9 at 630 pm and also on Saturday, May 11 at 3 pm. RSVP today to save your spot!

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Country Floral (& Pumpkin Club Feb 23!)

2/19/2019

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We have a lovely slant to this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday #396!
As soon as I saw our optional theme of "flower fun," I knew I wanted to try out our brand new Country Floral Dynamic Embossing Folder. This beauty is in the second wave of Sale-A-Bration releases, and I snapped it up right away! The dynamic folders give such a deep emboss - so much detail! The flyer showed a piece of the emboss colored, and I immediately knew I would be trying that - here it is! I wanted it to be bright and bold, but really, I think the softer colors are better for this technique. I went to town with my blends, as usual, and I think it was fairly successful - I'm thinking I might need more practice - but it was FUN - and that was the idea!
So, what will you have for us this week? I can't wait to see your creations over at the challenge!
Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Set; Granny Apple Green & Whisper White CS; Country Floral DEF; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Mango Melody, Poppy Parade, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Highland Heather, Soft Sea Foam & Granny Apple Green Blends; Basic Jewel Pearls; #TSOT396.

Pumpkin Club Feb 23!
Did you get your February Pumpkin kit yet? It's a juicy win! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, Feb 23, 3 pm, chez Heroldt - RSVP to let me know you are coming!
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, drinks and snacks! I also have ONE extra Pumpkin kit available for $20 if you'd like to come check out the fun!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by March 10 and you can join us in time for next month! (And there's a free stamp set in this one for the 6th Anniversary of Paper Pumpkin! Yay!)

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Sorry to Hear

Feel Better Soon

Sending Well Wishes

Loving Thoughts

The Sewing Machine (& Pumpkin Club & Tag Buffet Nov 30!)

Smooch Me With Apples

Daisy Lane (& Christmas Cards Part 2 Class!)

Avocado on the Edge

Chocolat

Country Floral (& Pumpkin Club Feb 23!)

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