So much fun - we're hosting another Tic-Tac-Tuesday #5 over at Try Stampin' on Tuesday - I think I might be hooked now!
I spent a half hour or so brainstorming over my choices, but couldn't seem to "shake" the idea to do something that included a shaker, lol - so I went with our bottom row - green, shaker, blue!  This idea was solidified when I came across a little baggie of these Pool Party sequins - they must be leftover from a Paper Pumpkin kit - that I found when re-organizing my studio.  Yes, I have a whole drawer labeled "sequins" now, lol - good times here!  Anyway, I knew this could be some pretty snow behind our gorgeous new spruce in Winter Woods, a real keeper in our holiday catty, that OF COURSE has a framelit set to go with - win, win, friends!  I think this was the quickest shaker card I've ever done!
See you over at TSOT - I can't wait to see what you pick!
Winter Woods Stamp Set; Whisper White & Pool Party CS; Shaded Spruce & Early Espresso Inks; In the Woods & Layering Ovals Framelits; Softly Falling EF; Pool Party Sequins; #TSOTTTT5.

Ready for Fall Class Sep 13 & 15!
Time to start warming up for the cooler weather, and make some gorgeous Autumnal cards with our new harvest sets from the 2018 Holiday Catalog!  We have some beautiful suites to play with, and I'm pretty sure there will be a spooky treat in it for you, too!  We will make 5 cards, using all new products, celebrating the season and gratitude.  Class will include all supplies needed (bring your own snips and fave adhesive!) and will also include snacks, drinks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!   Classes are on for Thursday, Sep 13 at 630 pm, or Saturday, Sep 15 at 3 pm, chez Heroldt!  RSVP today to reserve your spot!

Look at this gorgeous bright color challenge from Inspire Create Challenge #25 - love it!  I', going to match them up with this fun "queues" sketch from As You See It #183, too!
So, I really had a struggle pulling myself away from the idea of a row of birthday candles for this one - thank goodness (not really, lol) that set is missing some pieces - so I couldn't give in!  BUT, how about a row of neon skis instead, all lined up for Ski School, ready to go?  I think I actually like this better!  It does remind me of the little kids we'd see at lessons in Banff - they had the brightest colored EVERYTHING, lol, with scarves to match!  Looking at this takes me right back!  Fun colors for a Christmas card, too!
Alpine Adventure Stamp Set; Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo & Whisper White CS; Bermuda Bay, Lemon Lime Twist & Melon Mambo Inks; Layering Ovals Framelits; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #ICC25; #AYSI183.

Ready for Fall Class Sep 13 & 15!
Time to start warming up for the cooler weather, and make some gorgeous Autumnal cards with our new harvest sets from the 2018 Holiday Catalog!  We have some beautiful suites to play with, and I'm pretty sure there will be a spooky treat in it for you, too!  We will make 5 cards, using all new products, celebrating the season and gratitude.  Class will include all supplies needed (bring your own snips and fave adhesive!) and will also include snacks, drinks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!   Classes are on for Thursday, Sep 13 at 630 pm, or Saturday, Sep 15 at 3 pm, chez Heroldt!  RSVP today to reserve your spot!

It's time for another fun technique challenge here at Try Stampin' on Tuesday - fun folds!  We have all different versions to inspire you, too!
For my fun fold, I browsed on line for ideas for a bit, and decided I wanted to try my hand at the "zig-zag panel card" - I love the way the layers come together on this style!  Also a great way to show off BOTH sides of our gorgeous DSP, and today I get to feature the exclusive Dashing Along pack!  Here are the deets on how to get it for yourself!  Anyway, I floated several oval panels over each other, and added beautiful holiday details from Mistletoe Season.  I love that there are facing stamps in this set!
Anyway, I can't wait to see what YOU come up with - lets have some fun-fold fun!  See you at the challenge!
Mistletoe Season Stamp Set; Dashing Along DSP; Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green & Whisper White CS; Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green & Memento Tuxedo Black Inks; Layering Ovals Framelits; Red & White Pearls (salvaged from an old Paper Pumpkin, lol); #TSOTSepTech.

Ready for Fall Class Sep 13 & 15!
Time to start warming up for the cooler weather, and make some gorgeous Autumnal cards with our new harvest sets from the 2018 Holiday Catalog!  We have some beautiful suites to play with, and I'm pretty sure there will be a spooky treat in it for you, too!  We will make 5 cards, using all new products, celebrating the season and gratitude.  Class will include all supplies needed (bring your own snips and fave adhesive!) and will also include snacks, drinks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!   Classes are on for Thursday, Sep 13 at 630 pm, or Saturday, Sep 15 at 3 pm, chez Heroldt!  RSVP today to reserve your spot!

Sketch time again at our Fab Friday #145!  We even have a little banner - yay!
I'm excited to get to ink up another new set from our almost-here Holiday Catty - First Frost!  Wait'll you see the DSP in this suite - dreamy and pearly, with gorgeous water-colored floral images, a fancy new holiday alternative!  There are of course awesome framelits to go with - I did some vellum sprays to echo my paper choice here - quick and elegant!
So excited to see what YOU come up with - see you at the challenge!
First Frost Stamp Set; Frosted Floral DSP; Vellum, Whisper White & Soft Sea Foam CS; Tranquil Tide Ink; Frosted Bouquet Framelits; Nature's Twine in Mint Macaron; Fancy Frost Sequins (retired); #FabFri145.

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!

I am especially happy to see AAA #119's Christmas in July challenge this week, with the closing of the long-running Merry Monday.  Let's keep that Christmas Spirit alive!  I'm this cute sketch from using In{k}spire Me # 359 to help me along!
Knowing that I was going Christmas for this sketch, I headed straight to Christmas Pines, because I already knew I wanted to use this sentiment in my scalloped square - it's just about my all-time fave Christmas greeting - LOVE this font!  I tried to keep it fairly simple for AAA, so I kept the white space rather than adding too much color.  Hope I still qualify for CAS, lol, but really, this was a quick and fun card!
Christmas Pines Stamp Set; Under the Mistletoe DSP; Whisper White, Old Olive & Real Red CS; Real Red & Old Olive Inks; Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon; Layering Squares Framelits; Red Sequins; #AAA119; #IM359.

Catch Up Classes Available July 21!
Oopsie!  Did you miss something you still want to make up?  Well, this day is for you!  Come any time, all day, on Saturday, July 21, for your chance!  I'd love for you to visit with me at Sarah's 2018 Summer Craft Retreat, at the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree!  I'll have FIVE classes available for you to make up - just let me know which ones you're interested in!  This will be your chance to check out the fun at retreat, too - maybe next year you'll join us for the weekend!
Available classes:  March 2018, Bubbles & Raindrops, 2 seats; April 2018, Man Cards 2018, 3 seats; May 2018, Picnic With You & Barn Door Class, 3 seats; June 2018, New Catty Intro, 4 seats; July 2018, Christmas in July 2018, 4 seats.  All classes include all supplies (bring your own snips & fave adhesive) and a special gift from me, all for $25 each!  Classes can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more per class!  RSVP today!

We have an AWESOME sketch for you this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #369!
I couldn't resist breaking out another new set today, and also give a test run for my Christmas in July class, lol.  I am fascinated by the lovely images and swirls in our new Stylish Christmas set - so elegant!  I love when the color gradation is built into the stamps, as well - it adds so much depth to the images!  Anyway, I added in some strips of one of the tiled sheets from the Under the Mistletoe DSP, and I think it goes just right, a real play on styles.  I also snuck in a few of our new metallic gold pearls - love these!  Can't wait to see your creations - see you at the challenge!
Stylish Christmas Stamp Set; Under the Mistletoe DSP; Whisper White & Pear Pizzazz CD; Real Red & Pear Pizzazz Inks; Banner Triple Punch; Gold Metallic Pearls; #TSOT369.

Oh wow - look at the beautiful sketch over at Stylin' Stampin' Inkspirations #52 this week!  Such fun layers!
This sketch is another great chance to see some more gorgeous new DSP, and of course, another stamp set, lol.  I decided to go Christmas today - this is the lovely Under the Mistletoe DSP, and I've used the holiday sentiment from the new Another Wonderful Year set, too - I love big mixed sentiment sets!  This one is a great mix of occasions and fonts - make sure you don't miss it!
Another Wonderful Year Stamp Set; Under the Mistletoe DSP; Whisper White, Shaded Spruce & Old Olive CS; Early Espresso Ink; Stitched Shapes Framelits; Banner Triple Punch; Red Sequins; #SSINK52.

2018 New Catty Intro Class June 14 & 16!
Woo hoo!  It's new catalog time!  Come on out for an introduction to fun new products and colors, and new toys to boot!  This class will focus on 5 new suites of products from our just released 2018-19 Idea Book and Catalog, with all-occasion cards you will love!  Class includes all your supplies (bring your own snips and fave adhesive), plus snacks, drinks, and a special gift from me, all for $25!  This class can also be FREE with your purchase of $30 or more!  RSVP today to save your spot! Class is on for Thursday, June 14 at 630 pm, or Saturday, June 16 at 3 pm - let me know if you can make it, or need to make it up now that summer's here!

Merry Monday #291 sure has a yummy challenge this week - add some sugarplums!  I'm SO in!
I almost featured a dancing Santa twirling his sugar canes, but in the end, I couldn't resist going back to the 2016 Candy Cane Christmas.  This was such a tasty suite!  I think I've finally used all my trinkets from it, but I still have the gorgeous sugarplum filled DSP, and a bit of our peppermint twine.  I used the sentiment from the stamp set, and decided to fussy cut my Christmas cookies from a few DSP scraps - I don't fussy cut DSP too often, but I have to admit, I was drooling a little when I got the end of these, lol.  Sometimes I could fall off the no-sugar wagon like THAT!
Candy Cane Christmas Stamp Set (retired 2016); Candy Cane Lane DSP; Real Red, Whisper White & Crumb Cake CS; Early Espresso Ink; Metallic Red Baker's Twine; Red Sequins; #MM291.

Merry Monday #289 has a festive challenge for us this week - add a star!
I did a quick search through my Christmas star sets, and one that I kept coming back to was this short-lived Newborn King set from 2014- I loved it for the coloring possibilities and I haven't been able to let go of it yet!  It has a cute little star to feature so I just went with it!  I had some fun coloring everything up with all my green Blends, plus a few other color details.  I love the font in this sentiment so much, I decided to make it pop as well!  So fun!
The Newborn King (retired-2014); Whisper White & Pear Pizzazz CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Old Olive, Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake, Soft Sky & Crushed Curry Blends; Stitched Shapes Framelits; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #MM289.