We're all about the tall and skinny today at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #426!  Today also marks my debut with the SU Only #232 design team - woo hoo!  Fittingly, they're running a designer's choice theme this week!
So, what a perfect chance to make a dent in all my new goodies waiting for ink on my desk, lol.  Today's winner is the cute-as-a-lump-of-coal Snowman Season, with the gorgeous Let It Snow DSP from the same suite.  I say every year that I'm just saying "no" to more snowman, and EVERY year they make another one I can't resist, lol.  Though I didn't use it today (yay for fussy-cutting!) this set also has a Snowman Builder Punch to go with - so clever!
So what will YOU create with us this week??  I can't wait to see your projects, at BOTH challenges!
Snowman Season Stamp Set; Let It Snow DSP; Whisper White & Real Red CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Coastal Cabana Inks; Real Red & Pumpkin Pie Markers; Scallop Trim Border Punch (retired); Real Red Solid Baker's Twine; #TSOT426; #SUOC232.

Woo HOO!  MAJOR milestone for the awesome In{k}spire Me #400 - check out that number!  Congrats to that whole team on a major achievement!
After a bit of searching, I finally settled on the awesome Cup of Christmas stamp set again for this one.  It ended up a little more overlap-y than I had originally intended, but I decided to run with it anyway - my first time actually trying out the reversible stamps themselves - so cool!  I also pulled out some of the little detailed dies in that set as well - we can really dress things up with them!  Congrats again to In{k}spire Me's team - very well done!  Here's to another 400!
Cup of Christmas Stamp Set; Let It Snow DSP; Whisper White, Real Red & Shaded Spruce CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Red & Shaded Spruce Inks; Cup of Cheer & Stitched Shapes Dies; Real Red & Shaded Spruce Markers; #IM400.

Fall & Thankgiving Class Sep 12 & 14!
Ah, it's finally starting to cool off around here, so it's time to start thinking about our lovely Fall occasions - better break out the scarf!  This class will feature six cards all about Autumn, and all from our new Holiday Mini Catty - there might even be a little spooky sneaking in there somehow, lol.  Class includes all supplies (bring your favorite 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!  RSVP to save your spot today!  Class is on for Thursday, September 12 at 630 pm, or Saturday, September 14 at 3 pm.  See you soon!

I'm so thrilled I can squeeze in this week's technique challenge from 52 Christmas Card Throwdown #32 - Joseph's Coat!
So, I'm not sure I've actually ever done a Joseph's Coat technique before - at least, not on purpose, lol.  I do like emboss resist a lot, and this seems pretty similar, with a multi-color aspect thrown in.  I decided to try something a little different, and play with the little buffalo check stamp in my new Tiny Keepsakes set, that goes with the new Mini Curvy Keepsake dies - so fun!  I brayered some Christmas-y Brights on white, then clear heat-embossed the stamp.  Another brayer layer in Black, a bit of clean up, and here we go - kind of an ombre plaid, lol.  I like it!  Definitely a candidate for our next Let's Get Messy Class!
Tiny Keepsakes Stamp Set; Whisper White CS; Poppy Parade, Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green, Versamark & Memento Tuxedo Black Inks; Sponge Brayer; Mini Curvy Keepsake Dies; Real Red Baker's Twine; Poppy Parade Glimmer Dots; #52CCT32-19.

Fall & Thankgiving Class Sep 12 & 14!
Ah, it's finally starting to cool off around here, so it's time to start thinking about our lovely Fall occasions - better break out the scarf!  This class will feature six cards all about Autumn, and all from our new Holiday Mini Catty - there might even be a little spooky sneaking in there somehow, lol.  Class includes all supplies (bring your favorite 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!  RSVP to save your spot today!  Class is on for Thursday, September 12 at 630 pm, or Saturday, September 14 at 3 pm.  See you soon!

Wow, 1st of September already - must be time for this month's Sparkles Christmas Challenge #104!!  This month we're all about the Winter Wishes - let's go!
I am utterly delighted to finally have an occasion to ink up the sweet new set Cup of Christmas - and typically, I didn't even use the parts that are so awesome, lol.  But really, I couldn't resist this yummy sentiment to go with the cute candy canes in this lovely wintry mug.  And how about that mitten paper?  Eek!  So cute!  So, as you'll see in three days, the really cool thing about this set are the REVERSIBLE STAMPS!  That's all I'm gonna say!  You'll be thrilled!
So, what winter wishes do you have for us at Sparkles?  I can't wait to see them over at the challenge!
Cup of Christmas Stamp Set; Let It Snow DSP; Whisper White, Real Red, Shaded Spruce & Coastal Cabana CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Real Red Inks; Cup of Cheer, Stitched Shapes & Stitched Nested Labels Dies; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #SCC104.

We have such a fun sketch for you this week at Fab Friday #171!  Plenty of room for a lovely scene!
That was my thinking, anyway, as I pulled out the super cute new Let It Snow DSP to play with.  This is a specialty pack - check out these sparkly snowmen, lol!  The paper is so fab I haven't even gotten the stamp set yet, though it does come with a handy snowman builder punch - so I think it won't take long to find its way here!  Anyway, I kept things pretty simple here, and let the paper do the talking.  The sentiment is from another sweet new set - Tidings All Around.  You'll have to wait for another time to see all the wreath magic in that one!
So, I can't wait to see YOUR fabulous creations - meet me at the challenge!
Tidings All Around Stamp Set; Let It Snow DSP; Whisper White & Shaded Spruce CS; Shaded Spruce Ink; Silver Baker's Twine; White Sequins; #FabFri171.

Pumpkin Club August 31!
Did you get your August Pumpkin kit yet?  It's a banner kit, for sure!  Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, August 31, 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 September 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

Oh, very nice - SU Only #230 has a clean and simple challenge for us this week - I think I'm actually getting the hang of those finally, lol!
Another sneak peek for this one - how about a clean and simple look at Playful Penguins?  I love these guys - they have a fun sketchy look to their drawings, and beautiful scripty sentiments to go with.  Plus, they have a snazzy wardrobe, too - can't beat that, lol.  I stayed about as CAS as I get,  lots of white space, but a few pops of color to move the eye around.  Time to snuggle up!
Playful Penguins Stamp Set; Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Pool Party & Real Red Inks; White Baker's Twine; Pool Party Sequins; #SUO230.

Pumpkin Club August 31!
Did you get your August Pumpkin kit yet?  It's a banner kit, for sure!  Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, August 31, 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 September 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

Such a fun focal sketch we have this week at Sunday Stamps #212!
And such a great opportunity to trot out another gorgeous new set from the Holiday Catty - say hello to Christmas Gleaming!  This beautiful new super suite has stamps, paper, punches, foil elements, embeliies - the list goes on, lol.  I concentrated on the paper and the punches today - look how rich the copper metallic details are!  I did both sizes of ornaments, and zhuzhed them up a little with a Blender Pen - yum!  I finished with a few copper sequins.  Such a fun color combo for Christmas, very elegant, and the first time I've used Very Vanilla in an age, too!
So, what will YOU create?  I can't wait to check it out - see you at the challenge!
Christmas Gleaming Stamp Set; Brightly Gleaming DSP; Very Vanilla, Night of Navy & Mossy Meadow CS; Might of Navy, Pretty Peacock & Mossy Meadow Inks; Blender Pen; Stitched Shapes Dies; Gleaming Ornaments Punches; Copper Sequins; #SSC212.

Pumpkin Club August 31!
Did you get your August Pumpkin kit yet?  It's a banner kit, for sure!  Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, August 31, 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 September 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

Very fun - this week's Sisterhood of Crafters has a "die-namic" challenge for us!  What to choose??!!
I didn't take me long to land on the gorgeous new Frosted Foliage suite, from our almost-here Holiday catty,  The die set that goes with is called Frosted Frames - and look how beautiful it is!  I kept things fairly simple here with my layers, choosing a stunning photo sheet from the Feels Like Frost DSP, and finishing with a few Faceted Dots.  I can't help but feel like I think I love the Purple Posy best of all our new In Colors, and I still don't even have the ink, lol.  Anyway, totally swooning over this new suite - and the dies just shot up to my faves!
Frosted Foliage Stamp Set; Feels Like Frost DSP; Whisper White & Purple Posy CS; Blackberry Bliss Ink; Frosted Frames Dies; Faceted Dots in Purple Posy; #TSOCDienamic.

Pumpkin Club August 31!
Did you get your August Pumpkin kit yet?  It's a banner kit, for sure!  Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, August 31, 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 September 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

Woo hoo!  It's time for a new challenge over at Sparkles Christmas Challenge #103 - snowtime, that is!
I really couldn't resist creating a sweet snowy scene with 2014's White Christmas set - STILL one of my faves!  I kept things pretty snowy and sparkly, adding just a few touches of color with my Blends - I think this is one of the very few times I've even used this cute Christmas banner, too.  Doesn't it look cute in Soft Sea Foam??  Anyway, I had to finish everything off with a generous dusting of Dazzling Diamonds glitter - we ARE called Sparkles, after all, lol.
So, how will YOU bring the snow?  I can't wait to see, over at the challenge!
White Christmas (retired 2014) Stamp Set; Whisper White & Soft Sea Foam CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Crumb Cake, Real Red, Mango Melody & Soft Sea Foam Blends; Rectangle Stitched Dies; Dazzling Diamonds Glitter; #SparklesSnowTime.

Ooo - CAS Christmas July has a snowflake theme this month - so pretty!  I'm going to try and squeeze in AAA #144's maxi white space challenge, too!
One of my favorite (and cleanest, lol) snowflakes is this big beauty from Holly Jolly Greetings, retired now from 2015.  I loved the combo of sentiments options you could do with this set, with or without the beautiful Christmas Greetings Dies.  I went uber-simple today, Pool Party on White, with just a few sequins and one rhinestone.  I don't think I could go any more CAS than this!  Simple and sweet - just what we need in a Christmas card!
Holly Jolly Greetings (retired 2015) Stamp Set; Whisper White & Pool Party CS; Pool Party Ink; Christmas Greetings (retired) & Stitched Shapes Dies; 2 1/2" Circle Punch; Pool Party Sequins; Basic Jewel Rhinestone; #CASChristmasSnowflake;#AAA144.