SU Only #205 has a bittersweet theme for us this week - "back to school!"  This is my first year out of the normal school calendar, though I guess I can play at the collegiate level now, lol.
I had a tough time thinking of something school related, lol.  Finally I started thinking about my favorite and most inspiring teachers, both in and out of school, and I realized, our Statement of My Heart would apply to every single one of them!  Perfect!  And look at that, it fits perfectly on one of the gorgeous laser cut dies in the Share What You Love embellie kit - go figure!  I also decided to add this pretty pen from Crafting Forever - kind of classroom-ish, lol.  I know just what teacher this for already!
Statement of My Heart & Crafting Forever Stamp Sets; Real Red, Basic Black & Whisper White CS; Share What You Love Embellishment Kit Tag; Wood Textures DSP; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Real Red, Crumb Cake & Gray Granite Markers; #SUO205.

The lovely Inspire Create Challenge #24 has a floral theme for us this week!
Today I couldn't resist pulling out one of my keeper-Paper Pumpkin sets, the gorgeous and absolutely perfect All About Everything, a bonus set they released to subscribers back in 2016.  And look how even cuter it is in our updated colors!!  So bright and sassy, but impossible to mess up, thanks to the scribbly layers and details in this set.  So fun to just go to flower town on this one, lol.
All About Everything Paper Pumpkin (retired-2016) Stamp Set; Whisper White & Granny Apple Green Inks; Memento Tuxedo Black, Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green, Gorgeous Grape, Poppy Parade & Coast Cabana Inks; Clear Epoxy Droplets; #ICC24.

Pumpkin Club August 25!
Did you get your August Pumpkin kit yet?  Prepare for bliss!  Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, August 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 ONE extra kit on hand for $20 if you'd like to check it out!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by September 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

SO many fun possibilities in this sketch from As You See It #182!
I decided to really march to my own tune today, and turn the sketch sideways!  I did take the liberty of moving the sentiment, but I really wanted to take a stab at an off-center focus in a different way - and it's still "divided," right?  Had another blast with my Balloon Celebration and matching punch, in what look like are turning out to be my three fave new colors, lol.  What a way to brighten a cloudy sky, right??
Balloon Celebration Stamp Set; Pool Party & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green & Gorgeous Grape Inks; Balloon Builder Punch; Glittered Enamel Dots; #AYSI182.

Pumpkin Club August 25!
Did you get your August Pumpkin kit yet?  Prepare for bliss!  Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, August 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 ONE extra kit on hand for $20 if you'd like to check it out!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by September 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

What a bright and beautiful color challenge we have lined up for you this week at Fab Friday #144!
I once again went on the prowl for a neglected stamp set to feature - today's is Happy Birthday Gorgeous - such an eclectic collection of fun party elements and sentiments, it seemed just right for our "eclectic" colors, too, lol.  I ran and stacked a few birthday thinlits to be my centerpiece, and then dressed it up with some 2-step flowers and leaves.  I love the finished effect - so cheery!
Can't wait to see what YOU come up with - see you over at the challenge!
Happy Birthday Gorgeous Stamp Set; Whisper White, Lemon Lime Twist & Poppy Parade CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Poppy Parade, Lemon Lime Twist, Call Me Clover & Calypso Coral Inks; Happy Birthday Thinlit; Scattered Sequins DEF; Emerald Envy Enamel Dots (oops, lol); #FabFri144.

All About the Stamparatus Make-up Class Aug 18!
This class will include SIX (I just got so excited!) mixed occasion cards that all feature how to get the most out of our amazing new tool, the Stamparatus!  You will never go back, lol.  Every card will use a fun new stamp set from our still new 2018-19 Idea Book & Catalog, so you can play with as many fun sets as possible!  All supplies provided and prepped, as usual (bring your own snips and fave basic adhesive) plus snacks, drinks, and a special gift from me!  Class is $25, or can be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  EXTRA:  There is a make-up session already scheduled for this class on Saturday, August 18 at 1pm, make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend!

What a fun sketch Case This Sketch #284 has for us this week - so glad for a chance to play!
I decided I wanted some pretty background DSP for this one, to really make the main panel pop, and you can't get much prettier than teh Share What You Love DSP, sigh.  I haven't used the flower side of this sheet much - the other side are those awesome Razzleberry stripes I adore, lol.  So I pulled in some Razzleberry on this side to atone, lol.  I did some stamped-off background with my Spooky Sweets set, and used Dandelion Wishes for my theme - still love this set and all the versatility with the images!  I finished with some twine and glimmer dots - a Razzleberry dream, lol.
Dandelion Wishes & Spooky Sweets Stamp Sets; Share What You Love DSP; Whisper White & Rich Razzleberry CS; Rich Razzleberry & Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; White Baker's Twine; Rich Razzleberry Glitter Enamel Dots; #CTS284.

All About the Stamparatus Make-up Class Aug 18!
This class will include SIX (I just got so excited!) mixed occasion cards that all feature how to get the most out of our amazing new tool, the Stamparatus!  You will never go back, lol.  Every card will use a fun new stamp set from our still new 2018-19 Idea Book & Catalog, so you can play with as many fun sets as possible!  All supplies provided and prepped, as usual (bring your own snips and fave basic adhesive) plus snacks, drinks, and a special gift from me!  Class is $25, or can be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  EXTRA:  There is a make-up session already scheduled for this class on Saturday, August 18 at 1pm, make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend!

Another dynamic sketch from TGIF #172 - love the slant!
Another new pre-order set calling my name on my desk is the super cute Takeout Treats bundle.  It has a sweet little stamp set for several holidays, that coordinate with the Takeout Thinlit dies - used it for making a mini takeout box - eek!  Can't wait to try that, but I also wanted to check out the possibilities for making a card with the stamp set - and it works a dream, of course.  It's never too early to start pouring on the love - I think this might be another one bound for the UA dorms, lol.  Poor bug will be getting more mail than everyone, lol...
Takeout Treats Stamp set; Subtles DSP in Calypso Coral; Whisper White CS; Calypso Coral & Memento Tuxedo Black Inks; Takeout Thinlits; Shimmer Ribbon in Calypso Coral; Clear Epoxy Droplets; #TGIFC172.

All About the Stamparatus Make-up Class Aug 18!
This class will include SIX (I just got so excited!) mixed occasion cards that all feature how to get the most out of our amazing new tool, the Stamparatus!  You will never go back, lol.  Every card will use a fun new stamp set from our still new 2018-19 Idea Book & Catalog, so you can play with as many fun sets as possible!  All supplies provided and prepped, as usual (bring your own snips and fave basic adhesive) plus snacks, drinks, and a special gift from me!  Class is $25, or can be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  EXTRA:  There is a make-up session already scheduled for this class on Saturday, August 18 at 1pm, make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend!

Oh my goodness - it must be Tuesday, because here we are with Try Stampin' on Tuesday #376 - we have such a fun sketch for you this week!
I decided to turn mine upright, and ink up my new Alpine Adventure set - it's adorable!  I also love the gorgeous (and comprehensive!) thinlits that go with it - Alpine Sports.  I didn't use it today, but it has the cutest sled die in it!  Gotta save some goodies for class, lol.  Anyway, I did a couple skis and snowshoes over my fave plaid from Under the Mistletoe DSP, and added a few bright pops of color with my sequins.  Time for a snow hike!
I can't wait to see what YOU come up with - see you at the challenge!
Alpine Adventure Stamp Set; Under the Mistletoe DSP; Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Old Olive & Real Red CS; Soft Suede Ink; Alpine Sports Thinlits; Linen Thread, Red Sequins; #TSOT376.

All About the Stamparatus Make-up Class Aug 18!
This class will include SIX (I just got so excited!) mixed occasion cards that all feature how to get the most out of our amazing new tool, the Stamparatus!  You will never go back, lol.  Every card will use a fun new stamp set from our still new 2018-19 Idea Book & Catalog, so you can play with as many fun sets as possible!  All supplies provided and prepped, as usual (bring your own snips and fave basic adhesive) plus snacks, drinks, and a special gift from me!  Class is $25, or can be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  EXTRA:  There is a make-up session already scheduled for this class on Saturday, August 18 at 1pm, make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend!

Oh, fun crossed layers at this week's Stylin' Stampin' Inkspiration #53!  Can't wait!
Since I have some new toys to play with, I think I'll just break them out, lol.  First up, the lovely upcoming Country Lane DSP - LOVE these colors!  I decided to pair them with the equally gorgeous Falling For Leaves stamps, as well - I love having such pretty images to color!  I'm thinking we need a Fall/Thanksgiving class next month - woo!  This was extra fun to color with one of my new Blends colors, too - so glad to have Cajun Craze in the Blends family!
Falling For Leaves Stamps Set; Country Lane DSP; Mint Macaron & Whisper White CS; Early Espresso Ink; Lt & Dk Cajun Craze, Lt Wild Wasabi (retired) & Dk Daffodil Delight Blends; Detailed Leaves Thinlits; Braided Linen Trim; Basics Sequins; #SSINK53.

All About the Stamparatus Make-up Class Aug 18!
This class will include SIX (I just got so excited!) mixed occasion cards that all feature how to get the most out of our amazing new tool, the Stamparatus!  You will never go back, lol.  Every card will use a fun new stamp set from our still new 2018-19 Idea Book & Catalog, so you can play with as many fun sets as possible!  All supplies provided and prepped, as usual (bring your own snips and fave basic adhesive) plus snacks, drinks, and a special gift from me!  Class is $25, or can be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  EXTRA:  There is a make-up session already scheduled for this class on Saturday, August 18 at 1pm, make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend!

Doesn't our color inspiration pic at Sunday Stamps #185 make you want to run right out and play a game of ring toss for a free fish in a baggie??  That's the first thing I thought of, lol.  I'll try to put that thought out of my head!
I know it's a bit early for Halloween, but how about some bats instead??  Yes, my holiday catty pre-order is IN THE HOUSE, and I'm breaking in Spooky Sweet today!  Now, I don't usually get very many Halloween sets - bug's too big now, and I've been warned not to give the neighbor kiddies heart failure, lol.  But this set comes with the very awesome Spooky Bats punch!  I can't say no to that!
I can't wait to see what YOU come up with!  See you at the challenge!
Spooky Sweets Stamp Set; Pacific Point, Night of Navy, Smoky Slate, So Saffron & Whisper White CS; Smoky Slate, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie & Pacific Point Inks; Spooky Bats, Confetti Stars (retired), 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" Circle Punches; #SSC185.

All About the Stamparatus Make-up Class Aug 18!
This class will include SIX (I just got so excited!) mixed occasion cards that all feature how to get the most out of our amazing new tool, the Stamparatus!  You will never go back, lol.  Every card will use a fun new stamp set from our still new 2018-19 Idea Book & Catalog, so you can play with as many fun sets as possible!  All supplies provided and prepped, as usual (bring your own snips and fave basic adhesive) plus snacks, drinks, and a special gift from me!  Class is $25, or can be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  EXTRA:  There is a make-up session already scheduled for this class on Saturday, August 18 at 1pm, make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend!

Friendship is a wonderful theme to have at this week's AAA #121!  Perfect!
So, our new, limited-time, set called Blended Seasons has the PERFECT sentiment for this week's theme, as you can see!  I kept it pretty simple - I hadn't used this little vine stamp yet, and I loved my Soft Sea Foam - Mossy Meadow combo so much I decided to do it again, lol.  I played a little bit with my Blends Markers for the leaves, and also colored in a few of our brand new Frosted Epoxy Droplets, coming out in the Holiday Catty - love them!  I can't wait to try the clear ones next!
Blended Seasons Stamp Set; Soft Sea Foam, Mossy Meadow & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Dk Soft Sea Foam, Lt Old Olive & Lt Granny Apple Green Blends; Frosted Epoxy Droplets; #AAA121.

All About the Stamparatus Make-up Class Aug 18!
This class will include SIX (I just got so excited!) mixed occasion cards that all feature how to get the most out of our amazing new tool, the Stamparatus!  You will never go back, lol.  Every card will use a fun new stamp set from our still new 2018-19 Idea Book & Catalog, so you can play with as many fun sets as possible!  All supplies provided and prepped, as usual (bring your own snips and fave basic adhesive) plus snacks, drinks, and a special gift from me!  Class is $25, or can be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  EXTRA:  There is a make-up session already scheduled for this class on Saturday, August 18 at 1pm, make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend!