Category: Sympathy

Sympathy Pumpkin (& Witching Decor Class Sep 10 0r 12!)

9/2/2015

Ahhh, time for our next theme at My Pumpkin Challenge #0915 - A Touch of Gold!
There are some truly gorgeous elements in this month's Pumpkin, with just delicate little touches of detail. I love this - so it's not too ornate! I'm starting out with the sympathy sentiment, and I decided to cut up the other cards to use to go full size in my final result. It's been quite enjoyable to go through my stash and identify all my little bits of Vanilla embellishments to use with this kit!
Hop on over to the challenge to share your Midas touches - can't wait to see!
Chalk It Up To Love Paper Pumpkin; plus, Basic Black, Pink Pirouette & Very Vanilla (inside) CS; Encore Gold Ink; 1/4" Black Grosgrain; Basic Jewel Jumbo Pearl.

Witching Decor Class September 10 or 12!
SO excited about this class! We will be assembling our very very own witch hats, for display or inspiration, lol! Your complete project kit will be provided, and I will have all the additional stamps and inks we need available - all you'll need is your hot glue gun! Class also includes snacks and drinks, plus a special treat treat from me, all for $25! I hope you can come get spooky!
Class is announced for Thursday, September 10, 630 pm, or Saturday September 12 at 3 pm. RSVP to reserve your kit today!

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Nacho Open Heart

8/9/2015

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Oo, I really like the right-justified look of this week's sketch at Nacho Average Challenge #153!
So, sympathy cards are so hard to make sometimes. So much so that I don't ever tend to have them on hand when I need them, as much as I always swear I'll get better about it. Who ever wants to plan ahead for this need? It always feels off for me somehow. Today is a quick stab at getting something in the stash for a friend that I think is going to need it soon, sigh. I love the gentle colors I went with, and the natural elements of this set, An Open Heart, so much. I'm going to be so bummed to send this one, though...
An Open Heart Stamp Set; Pretty Petals DSP; Mint Macaron, Basic Black & Very Vanilla CS; Basic Black Archival, Smoky Slate, Soft Suede, Mint Macaron, Calypso Coral & Old Olive Inks; Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (retired.)

Hello Life: Lots of Cards Class
I'm so excited to announce this month's class - Hello Life: Lots of Cards! This class will take our leftovers from our Hello Life Grid projects, and make 20 note cards and envelopes! Woo hoo! The bonus is using up all the leftover supplies from those projects, too!
So, class is announced for Thursday, August 13, 6:30 pm or Saturday, August 15, 3 pm. All you need to bring are your leftovers from our Project Life kit, your favorite adhesive and I'll provide the rest, for the screaming deal of $10! There will also be drinks and snacks, plus your take-home treat from me! RSVP today!
PS. I have one intact Hello Life kit remaining for $25 if you'd like to join us - plus this class fee of $10 would make $35 total. Just let me know!

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You've Got Fabulous

6/12/2015

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Oh so happy - time for another sketch with Fab Friday #66! I can't take it anymore - and I MUST PLAY WITH NEW TOYS!
This is definitely a week that I'm taking over-the-top liberties with the sketch. I guess I don't feel much like little squares today - and I also feel like fussy cutting! So, I turned the sketch sideways, added a flower, and re-ordered my layers. So there! "They're more like guidelines," really, right?
So I can't wait to see what you have for us this week - come be Fabulous with us!
You've Got This Stamp Set; Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder; Mint Macaron & Whisper White CS; Gold Encore, Watermelon Wonder, Mint Macaron & Tip Top Taupe Inks; Gold Embossing Powder; Spring Flowers Embossing Folder; Banner Triple Punch; Dotted Lace Trim in Tip Top Taupe; Basic Jewel Pearls & Jumbo Pearls (retired.)

Independence Day Decor Class!
I think it's time to make a new outfit for our Hello Life Project Kit! I know we loved our St. Patrick's Day gown - let's do one for July 4, too!
Class is still on for Saturday, June 13 at 3 PM, and a new make-up class on Thursday, June 18 at 6:30 pm. Class will include all supplies, a little treat from me, and snacks and drinks. If you already have a Hello Life Project kit, class is $20, and will build on what we've started with. If you need a kit to get started with, I have several on hand, and class is $25.
RSVP today, so I can make sure to be ready for you!

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Just Add Sympathy

5/10/2015

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Such a pretty inspiration pic at Just Add Ink #261 this week! SU-per Challenges #88 seems perfect to go with it with their flower challenge!
For this one, I decided to concentrate on the colors, as well as the botanical elements. I'm so in love with the neutrals combined with Lost Lagoon and Pool Party - so cool and sophisticated. Bloom With Hope seemed a natural choice, and a lovely sympathy offering besides. So pretty. In trying to imagine the circumstances I might give this in, I tried to keep it pretty clean and simple, too...
Bloom With Hope Stamp Set; Sahara Sand, Lost Lagoon, Pool Party & Very Vanilla CS; Sahara Sand, Soft Suede, Lost Lagoon & Pool Party Inks; Corner Rounder Punch; Circle Card & Snowflake Card Thinlets; Basic Jewel Jumbo Pearl (retired.)

New Catty Sneak Peek Class!
Oh, stampers, it's that most wonderful time of the year again - the time when we get ready for the release of the 2015-16 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog! Eeeeee!
I am thrilled to announce our next class which will feature all new items from the upcoming catty, and our new set of In Colors, too. I'll also have your new catalogs here for you, so you can get ready for the beautiful awesomeness coming our way starting June 3! Oh my gosh, you are going to love these projects and colors!
Class is announced for Thursday, May 14, 630 PM, chez Heroldt, or Saturday, May 16, 3 PM, also chez Heroldt. Class will be $20, and will include projects, snacks and your new catty to take home with you! RSVP now to make sure I have your materials ready and waiting!

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Sunday Blooms

7/24/2014

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I knew as I saw this wide open field in this week's Sunday Stamps #80 that I needed to find a color challenge to match it with - and Fab Friday # 46 came along to save the day!
As I got to poking around trying to decide what to do with this combo, I realized that for two of the colors in this challenge, I have Blendas - guess that means it's time for me to actually try my hand at coloring an image with them now! Since I just got Bloom With Hope, one of our awesome new Hostess sets, in a shipment last week, I thought maybe one of these flowers would be a good place to start. I also hoped that the pen-and-ink style of the images might help obscure any Blenda-Blunders I might make, too! Turns out, I was worried over nothing - SO easy to use! And no penalties for going back and dabbling more and more! The paper is still totally smooth - no pilling or bubbling like happens sometimes with aqua-painters... Just make sure to give your ink layer 30 seconds or so between layers once in a while - the ink continues to blend and smooth as the alcohol continues to evaporate. It's hard to photograph how much more depth my colored image has now. I'll definitely be doing more with these yummy pens! (And check out those rhinestones I colored, too! Woo hoo!)
Bloom with Hope Stamp Set; Basic Black, Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Daffodil Delight & Coastal Cabana Blendability Markers; PL Corner Rounder Punch; Basic Jewel Rhinestones.

Pumpkin Club July 26!
Did you get your July Pumpkin kit, yet? Do they know what Blackberry Bliss fiends we are, or what??
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, July 26, 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! 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 Aug 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

Summer School is Winding Down!
I'm so glad everyone has enjoyed playing catch up with our summer classes! Class is now forming for our Rosette Wreath class! If you want in on what may be our last summer class, let me know and we'll get it scheduled! Class is $20, all supplies included, in a color scheme of your choice. Email today!

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Simply Sketched Nacho

3/9/2014

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Doesn't this week's Nacho Average Challenge #79 look like a southwestern sunset? I think so!
I therefore decided to do a 180 from that color scheme - cool blues and greens are in order! I have so loved the patterns in the Venetian Romance DSP, and the colors, yet I haven't found much occasion to use it, sigh... Lucky it pairs so well with this stamp set - I love how organic it comes out, a nice touch for a simple sympathy card, hopefully...
Simply Sketched Stamp Set; Venetian Romance DSP; Very Vanilla, Soft Suede & Pistachio Pudding CS; Soft Suede, Pistachio Pudding & Tangerine Tango Inks; 2" & 2 1/4" Circle Punches; Basic Jewel Pearls.

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Sweet Dreams, Macaroon...

11/20/2013

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We received an email from our vet's office this weekend that the beloved office cat, who has served as pet ambassador for all the time we've known them, passed away from his long bout with cancer. He was such a sweet cat. He slept on the counter (or the phone, or the keyboard) but was always up for a chin scratch and a snuggle. He was endlessly curious about everyone who came through the doors, whatever species! So good for our excitable canine hoard as well, he was always totally calm, even when he needed to deliver a corrective nose-swat to the overly familiar.
We'll miss you, Mac. Go with love.
C Is For Cat (retired) stamp set; Whisper White, Raspberry Ripple & Crushed Curry CS; Eastern Elegance DSP; Smoky Slate & Crushed Curry inks; Houndstooth Embossing Folder; 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" Circle Punches; Crushed Curry Baker's Twine (from Tag A Bag Kit.)

November 20-December 2, 2013
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There's still time! Don't forget to sign up for our November class - Food Gifts! Two class options are currently scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 10 am, chez Heroldt, for day-class, and Thursday, November 21, 630 pm, also chez Heroldt, for evening. RSVP now for your spot!

Hope you'll come visit me - I'll be setting up a "Handmade by Heather" booth at Mountainview Presbyterian's 23rd Annual Holiday Gift & Mission Marketplace - can't wait to see you there! Hope I'm right in front of the cinnamon rolls again, lol!
Come for the food, come for the fun, come for the fabulous shopping - they bring it all in one place, with style and love!
This year's Boutique is Friday, Nov 22, 9 am to 5 pm, and Saturday, Nov 23, 9 am to 3 pm.
Come get your cinnamon rolls for Thanksgiving! (Click on the picture for a printable flyer!)

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Crafty Sympathy

10/16/2013

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This week's dramatic sketch at Paper Craft Crew #63 gave me a chance to ink up another new stamp set - the hostess set Simply Sketched. The main thing that caught my eye with these stamps was the gorgeous images - just right for coloring! For today's card, I couldn't decide which one I wanted to use, but the sketch let me trot out all three - gorgeous! Always good to make sympathy cards in a island of calm - I never seem to have them when I could use one, sigh.
Simply Sketched stamp set; Pear Pizzazz, Perfect Plum & Very Vanilla CS; Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz & Perfect Plum inks; Pretty Print embossing folder; Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border, Large Oval, 1 3/8" & 1 1/4" Square punches; Pear Pizzazz Taffeta ribbon.

Don't forget to RSVP for October's "Welcome" Banner Class, Thursday October 24 at 630 pm, or Friday October 25 at 10 am, both chez Heroldt! Save your spot today!

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Simple Sympathy

9/8/2013

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All I could think about for this week's Clean & Simple #257 was how to show that graceful curved edge in a different way other than adding paper or piercing to the bottom of the card. What if I could show that curve with a natural shape, make that the focus? I knew I could do it with the beautiful Sunflower image. I sized the card down to a square to make the proportions line up a bit better, and after a bit of coloring, left it pretty spare, just right for a sympathy card. I so rarely have these on hand when needed, but it seemed to fit...
Sunflower & Loving Thoughts stamp sets; Crumb Cake & Whisper White CS; Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso & Black Staz-On inks; Basic Jewel Pearls; 7/8" Square punch, for flagging the banner.

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Clean & Simple Butterflies

8/12/2013

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This week's Clean & Simple #253 gave me the idea to look for different shapes I could group together again - there were so many possibilities, it was hard to pick just one! I ended up with butterflies for circles! I also felt like this might be a gently cheering card for condolence as well, which led me to the sentiment I used.
I seem to be really stuck on these springy colors these days - hm... I do have gardening on the mind!
Best of Butterflies, Blessings From Heaven & Secret Garden stamp sets; Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz, Wisteria Wonder, Calypso Coral, So Saffron & Whisper White CS & inks; Butterfly (retired) & Corner Rounder punches; Beautiful Wings Sizzlet; Basic Jewel Rhinestones.