Category: Sympathy

Healing Blooms

2/23/2021

We're adding all the trimmings at this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday #495!
I really was gonna try and get all the frills in there, but alas, it just wouldn't take, lol. I even still have this trim punch! Anyway, the basic layout is classic, so I stuck to that! I still have a bit of this gorgeous Mint Macaron sheet from the Ornate Garden DSP pack, and I thought a nice floral arrangement from Bloom & Grow could be very comforting, so here we are. I've actually pulled out the Vanilla cardstock, too - a big day! For my large blooms, I added an undercoat of So Saffron to the Rococo Rose, I love the color effect!
I can't wait to see your projects for this one - it's a doozy! See you at the challenge!
Heal Your Heart & Bloom & Grow Stamp Sets; Ornate Garden DSP; Very Vanilla & Mint Macaron CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Mint Macaron, Rococo Rose & So Saffron Blends Markers; Tasteful Labels & Budding Blooms Dies; Mint Macaron Ribbon; #TSOT495.

Pumpkin Club February 27!
Did you get your February Pumpkin kit yet? Flowers for everyone! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, February 27, 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 March 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Heal Your Heart

11/28/2020

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This is cool - Time Out Challenges #175 wants us to be inspired by the word "quick" this week - however we interpret that!
Sadly, today I find myself in need of a condolence card for a dear friend. Luckily, I have two new stamp sets from our upcoming Sale-A-Bration 2021 that will definitely help me satisfy the "quick" theme - this card took me about 6 minutes - though I spent 10 getting the stamps all mounted, lol. My eye was caught first by this soothing sheet of DSP from our soon-to-be-released Oh So Ombre pack - the Rococo Rose is perfect for my friend. Next up, the gorgeous Corner Bouquet heat embossed in Black Shimmer, along with this loving sentiment from Heal Your Heart. I love the quiet wish I was able to achieve here, and so glad I can remind my friend I'm thinking of her.
Corner Bouquet & Heal Your Heart Stamp Sets (SAB 2021); Oh So Ombre DSP; Whisper White & Basic Black CS; Versamark Ink; Shimmer Black EP; Rococo Rose Faceted Dots; #TOC175.

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Peacock Sympathy

8/20/2020

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LOVE this sketch at this week's In{k}spire Me #427 - let's get started!
What a great way to show off some pretty DSP - I decided that I haven't been playing with the lovely Forever Greenery pack enough, so that's who got the prize! I also decided to use this warm sympathy sentiment to go with from Woven Heirlooms - one of my fave sympathies, and, well, it looks so nice in a circle for the sketch, lol. I decided to layer all the DSP in Pretty Peacock and do the circle in the same, so I heat embossed the sentiment in White - looks nice and sharp! I'm finally getting the hang of that!
Woven Heirlooms Stamp Set; Forever Greenery DSP; Whisper White & Pretty Peacock CS; Versamark Ink; White EP; Stitched Shapes Dies; Pretty Peacock Faceted Dots; #IM427.

Pumpkin Club August 29!
Did you get your August Pumpkin kit yet? We're calling all heroes! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, August 29, at a special time of 10 am - 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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Lakeside Calm

3/12/2020

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What lovely lily inspirations Hand Stamped Sentiments #334 has for us this week!
This finally gave me a chance to use one of the sheets I got in a DSP sampler - the Lily Impressions pack from Sale-A-Bration. I actually haven't gotten any of the lilypad suite items, but the few sheets I have also seem to go pretty well with my Lilypad Lake set, so that's what I used. I added some lake reeds and greenery, colored up my lovely heron like a flamingo and I was all set. I combined three different die sets here - that's a lot, even for me, lol.
Lilypad Lake Stamp Set; Whisper White & Old Olive CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; ; Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive & Daffodil Delight Blends Markers; Lakeside, Dockside & Stitched So Sweetly Dies; #HSS334.

Sympathy/Sorry Card Class March 12 & 14!
Sometimes we all just need a card for sad times, and I don't know about you, but I never seem to have one when I need it. This class will help us with that, much as we're all sorry to need them! Class will feature six cards with envelopes, all in a sympathy or sorry format, and includes all supplies needed (bring your fave snips and adhesives.) Class also includes snacks, drinks and a special gift from me, all for $25. Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more. Class is still on for Saturday March 14 at 3 pm. RSVP today to save your spot!

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Winter Moments

1/22/2020

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Yeah, baby! Retro Rubber #126 is back for their first challenge of 2020 with a winter theme - we have missed you guys!!
When I saw the theme, I knew right away I wanted to pull out my beloved White Christmas set from 2014 - gosh, I still love this set just as much as I ever did, lol. This little tree-scape just can't be beat, and having a couple critters or birds to add is just so fun! I kept this really paired down - I really wanted to try and make a Winter card that ISN'T a Christmas card, don't ask me why! I added some snowy glitter, a couple cardinals, and this lovely sentiment from our Peaceful Moments set, which of course goes great with our new Stitched So Sweetly dies - another new fave, lol. Love how this came out!
White Christmas (retired 2014) & Peaceful Moments Stamp Sets; Whisper White, Night of Navy & Pool Party CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Real Red Blends Marker; Dazzling Diamonds Glitter; Stitched So Sweetly Dies; #RRCB126.

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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Woven Sympathy

11/6/2019

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Exciting times - it's time for another speed challenge at As You See It #212! This time in blue!
To me, the speediest way to highlight a color is to pull in some pretty papers - doing that today with Woven Threads in Pretty Peacock. our gorgeous Rectangle Stitched Does make cutting the layers that much more detailed. The accompanying stamp set, Woven Heirlooms is a shoe-in to go with, lol. I stamped this elegant sympathy sentiment in matching ink, and assembled my layers, finishing with a large Faceted Dot. Peacock perfection in 4 minutes flat, lol...
Woven Heirlooms Stamp Set; Woven Threads DSP; Whisper White & Sahara Sand CS; Pretty Peacock Ink; Rectangle Stitched & Stitched Shapes Dies; Faceted Dots in Pretty Peacock; #AYSI212.

Christmas Countdown Kit Bonus Class Nov 9 at 3 pm!
Woo hoo! There's just enough time for ONE Christmas Bonus Class - and the new Advent Calendar Kit wins it by popular acclaim! Come to class for a relaxing time for crafting and chatting, plus some yummy drinks and cookies, and we'll put our kits together in record time! RSVP to make sure I have enough kits on hand, or bring your own and enjoy the company!
Class is $35, all supplies provided (bring your own snips and fave adhesive), or $10 if you are bringing your own kit!
See you soon!

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Nature's Beauty

9/14/2019

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It's good that Inspire Create Challenge #051 has such a great theme for us this week - sympathy - I so rarely have these on hand when I need them...
Today I started thinking about how much being in nature helps me when I'm troubled, something that's actually a little tough for me in the Arizona heat sometimes. Our gorgeous new Nature's Beauty set is the perfect reminder of more temperate climates, and I can see this little deer looking at me saying "I'm here" plain as day. A quick sentiment from Itty Bitty Greetings and I think I'm set - hope I don't have to use this one anytime soon, but I'm glad to have a spare on hand for a change.
Nature's Beauty & Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Sets; Pear Pizzazz, Basic Black, Natural White & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake & Pear Pizzazz Inks; Gold Sequins; #ICC051.

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Woven Prayers

7/22/2019

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Good times - SU Only #227 has a sketch challenge for us this week, to take off from a fun dinosaur card in our catty! So cute!
This one made me think of using some pretty DSP for the horizontal bands, so I went DSP shopping, and returned once again to the gorgeous Woven Threads papers. This had me bring in Woven Heirlooms, and I ended up with this simple but dramatic sympathy card - love this romantic font, perfect for sending some much needed love and prayers along. I can't get enough of our new In Colors - can't wait for that last one to come my way - I'm getting impatient, lol.
Woven Heirlooms Stamp Set; Woven Threads DSP; Whisper White & Seaside Spray CS; Seaside Spray & Pretty Peacock Inks; Stitched Shapes Dies; Tin Tile EF; Pretty Peacock Faceted Dots; #SUO227.

Pumpkin Club July 27!
Did you get your July Pumpkin kit yet? Let's set sail!! Check out the video HER E!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, June 29, 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 $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 August 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Woven Heirlooms

6/27/2019

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So happy to see another beautiful combo from this week's In{k}spire Me #395 - such pretty colors!
After digging around a little, I finally realized I could cover a lot of colors in our new Woven Threads DSP - so out came the whole Woven Heirlooms suite. So many fun accessories to play with this time in our newest In Colors! I selected a pretty sheet of paper, then did a lovely sympathy sentiment on the one missing color, lol. So serene, I think...
Woven Heirlooms Stamps; Woven Threads DSP; Whisper White, Crumb Cake & Petal Pink CS; Crumb Cake Ink; Stitched Shapes Dies; Scalloped Linen Ribbon in Rococo Rose; Rococo Rose Sequins; #IM395.

Pumpkin Club June 29!
Did you get your June Pumpkin kit yet? Goin' to the ocean, baby! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, June 29, 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 $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 July 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Peaceful Place (& Pumpkin Club May 25)

5/21/2019

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I'm seeing layers this week at our beautiful new sketch at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #409! We're also teaming up with Double Trouble #29 this week and celebrating National Brown Bag It Day! Awesome - bring on the brown bag!
I went with a Crumb Cake base to Double Trouble, and the brown made me think "nature," so I pulled out Peaceful Place. I just got this set, once I realized it would be carrying over - I thought it would be fun to color! I tried today with Blends markers, but I'm thinking aqua-painting or watercolor pencils would be even better! I added this lovely sympathy sentiment, and a couple matching Faceted Dots. I think this could definitely be my peaceful place!
So, what will YOU come up with? I can't wait to see, over at the challenge!
Peaceful Place Stamp Set; Nature's Poem DSP; Crumb Cake, Whisper White & Petal Pink CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Granny Apple Green, Soft Sky (retired), Pool Party Soft Suede & Crumb Cake Blends; Stitched Shapes Dies; Faceted Dots in Petal Pink; #TSOT409; #DTPC029.

Pumpkin Club May 25!
Did you get your May Pumpkin kit yet? Yay, Shelli! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, May 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 $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 June 10 and you can join us in time for next month! (Check out "A Little Smile" coming your way!)

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