Category: Valentine

Valentine Defined

2/14/2021

Well, this worked out perfectly! Today's card is for In{k}spire Me #442's Valentine's Special - yay!
I couldn't help but go back and pull out my old set Valentine Defined, from 2011, for this one - the challenge graphic reminded me so much of the little vines in the set! I combined the stamp set with a couple items that have come along since their time - I love doing that! First I did a nice de-bossed side of my Happy Hearts embossing folder, and then I paired the stamps with our Rectangular Postage punch. The titles sentiment JUST fit, perfectly! I arranged everything fairly loosely, and finished with a few rhinestone - quick and fun!
Valentine Defined (retired 2011); Stamp Set; Whisper White, Basic Black & Real Red CS; Real Red Ink; Happy Hearts EF; Rectangular Postage Punch; Rhinestone Basic Jewels; #IM442.

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Fusion Valentine

2/13/2021

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We have a lovely combo this week at Fusion's Valentines Gnome challenge - love it!
I decided to focus on the pretty textiles in the inspiration pic and apply them to the sketch - I never use my Buffalo Check background stamp, and I want to! I started by making a basic plaid by adding some lines to my black Buffalo Check, then trimmed it down to fit inside the sketch. I did some red accents for some pop - a red banner, and this cute sentiment from Punch Party in red on one of new heart punches. This came out simple and rustic, I love it! I finished with a few of our resin hearts for just a touch of added color!
Buffalo Check & Punch Party Stamp Sets; Whisper White & Gray Granite CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Real Red Ink; Gray Granite & Basic Gray Stamp-n-Write Markers; Banner Triple & Heart Punch Pack Punches; Resin Hearts; #FusionValentineGnome.

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Love You Tag

2/2/2021

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We have a lovely romantic sketch this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #492, and we'd like to see a 3-D item for SU Only #268. And just to round out my three-fer, I have these perfect bold colors from Retro Rubber #151 - black, white and red! This is a tall order!
I started by deciding on a tag for my 3-D item - just in time for hubby's Valentine's present, too! I went on the prowl for something old and gooey (lol) on my shelves of retirement, and came across PS. I Love You from 2012 - still so sweet! This is the one that has the little chocolate-covered strawberry in it, too - remember that? Yum! Anyway, this "heart of hearts" was my fave image from that set, and I even still have the punch, natch. From there, all I needed to do was shrink down the sketch to fit on a tag - whew! I love how it came out, and can't wait to plant it on my sweetie!
I can't wait to see YOUR projects this week, too - meet you at the challenges!
PS. I Love You Stamp Set (retired 2012); Basic Black, Real Red & Whisper White CS; Real Red & Memento Tuxedo Black Inks; Full Heart & Scallop Edge Border Punches (both retired); Real Red Cotton Ribbon; Clothespin; Resin Heart Embellishments; #TSOT492; #SUOC268; #RRCB151.

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Wherever You Are

1/24/2021

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Yum! Check out our toasty warm colors this week at Sunday Stamps #249!
The more I looked at our colors, the more I started thinking Valentine's - reds and pinks just send me in that direction I guess! But I didn't get any of our OVERTLY Valentine's sets - just a couple that had some possibilities included, lol. Like the gorgeous Punch Party, a Sale-A-Bration Hostess set. So many punch pals to go with! I chose this little cuties that coordinates with our Rectangular Postage Stamp punch - I'm SO not using it enough! I decided to make a little set of stamps for the day of romance - not too mushy for me - yay!
So what will you do with our gorgeous colors this week? I can't wait to see YOUR projects, over at the challenge!
Punch Party Stamp Set; Whisper White & Smoky Slate CS; Merry Merlot, Cherry Cobbler, Petal Pink & Basic Gray Inks; Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch; Happy Heart EF (retired); Rhinestone Basic Jewels; #SSC249.

Pumpkin Club January 30!
Did you get your January Pumpkin kit yet? It's from my heart to yours! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, January 30, 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 February 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Timber!

2/20/2020

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OOooOO! Retro Rubber #128 has a fun color and love theme challenge going for us this week!
I totally knew the love set I wanted to resurrect is my beloved Wood You Be Mine? from 2015. This lumberjack has always made my heart go pitter-patter, lol, what can I say? I did a pretty pink background in some Pinewood Plank emboss, then colored and fussy-cut my man in his romantic colors, lol. He's just so cute! So fun!
Wood You Be Mine? Stamp Set (retired 2015); Whisper White, Real Red & Blushing Bride CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Blushing Bride Inks; Real Red, Flirty Flamingo, Nude & Crumb Cake Blends Markers; Pinewood Planks EF; Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine; Real Red Enamel Shape; #RRCB128.

Pumpkin Club February 29!
Did you get your January Pumpkin kit yet? Someone light the candles! Check out the video H ERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, February 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 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 March 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Stitched Love (& Pumpkin Club Feb 29!)

2/19/2020

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Very fun! In{k}spire Me #414 is all about Valentine's! Still time for some sweetness!
I decided to go on a different track this time: the other day, I was looking at this chevron stamp when I used Believe You Can last, and I got to thinking about how it would be fun to play with color with it. Well, today's that day, lol. I did a chevron column in reds (only a tiny bit wavy, lol), with a couple heart clusters, topped off by this beautiful classic Valentine's sentiment from Heart to Heart. So fun! Now I want to try doing the chevron in all different colors, not just tones of one. The wheels are spinning!
Believe You Can & Heart to Heart Stamp Sets; Whisper White & Real Red CS; Versamark, Real Red, Poppy Parade & Cherry Cobbler Inks; Shimmer White EP; Rectangle Stitched Shapes Dies; Clear Epoxy Droplets; #IM414.

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Owl Be Yours

2/16/2020

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Now THIS will be a challenge - The Male Room #129 is "heart" you - I think using a heart on a guy card could be tricky!
I had to dig deep to find this baby on the retired shelves - and I still can't get over how much I love this set - Gift Givers from all the way back in 2011! I still have all the punches that go with it, too, lol. Anyway, even with all that love, I have NEVER used the little owl heart! So I made a quick woodland scene for my owl to perch in, and kept it simple. So darn cute!
Gift Givers (retired, 2011) Stamp Set; Whisper White, Crumb Cake & Early Espresso CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Pool Party, Granny Apple Green, Real Red & Crumb Cake Blends Markers; Woodland Textured EF; Stitched Shapes Dies; Full Heart Punch (retired); Real Red Stitched Edge Ribbon; #TMR129.

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You're All Heart

2/14/2020

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Ah, we have a beautiful bold sketch for you on this day of love at Fab Friday #183!
I decided to do something heart related for Valentine's, and one of my all-time faves is this beauty from our Modern Heart set - love the geometric design style (with scribbles!), and the varied range of sentiments to go with - such a keeper! I decided to take my colors from the gorgeous Peaceful Poppies DSP - I love this sheet in particular for its combo of Poppy Parade & Rich Razzleberry - so unexpected!
So, what will YOU create for us this week? Can't wait to see your cards, over at the challenge!
Modern Heart Stamp Set; Peaceful Poppies DSP; Whisper White, Basic Black & Rich Razzleberry CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Poppy Parade & Versamark Inks; Shimmer White EP; Poppy Parade Blend Marker; Rectangle Stitched & Stitched Shapes Dies; Clear Epoxy Droplets; #FabFri183.

Let's Get Messy 2020 Class Feb 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 still on for Saturday, February 15 at 3 pm. RSVP today to save your spot!

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Little Creepy Love Note

2/10/2020

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OK, I think they got me this time over at The Library Challenge #52 - I've definitely never heard of Groggle's Monster Valentine, lol, but it looks pretty, uh, expressive. Definitely a fun Valentine's theme, lol.
The best monster I could come up with was from this past Holiday catty - Boo to You - and I figured I could get a lot of color in with this little guy with the horns, lol. I tried to do a take off of the cover itself - big pink heart, googly-eyes monster, lots of little hearts to go with - yeah, I think this is the best I can cobble together, and I'm happy to call him Groggle!
Boo to You (retired 2019) & Sealed With Love Retired 2017) Stamp Sets; Purple Posy, Melon Mambo & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Balmy Blue, Lovely Lipstick & Purple Posy Blends Markers; Hearts Collection Dies (retired); Happy Heart EF (retired); Enamel Hearts (I think left over from the Be Mine Valentine Paper Pumpkin Jan 2019); TLC052.

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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Sealed With Love

2/4/2020

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We're mixing it up again over at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #443 - fun combo! And I hope I can squeeze in our love theme from SU Only #242, as well!
With all that going on, it's no surprise to me that this card came out a bit busy, lol. I tried to tone down the paper choices a bit, but... Not sure how well I succeeded! Anyway, I still love my old Sealed With Love suite from 2017. There were fun dies, many varied stamps, and I think even this Sending Love DSP pack - can't believe I still have just a little bit of all of it! I tried to use all my stitched dies today, though, to help cover that aspect of the challenge!
So what will YOU create for us? I can't wait to see your work, over the challenges!
Sealed With Love Stamp Set (retired 2017); Sending Love DSP; Whisper White, Basic Black & Blushing Bride CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Blushing Bride & Real Red Inks; Rectangle Stitched, Stitched So Sweetly & Stitched Shapes Dies; Pink Epoxy Hearts; #TSOT443; #SUOC242.