Check out our lovely colors this week and Fab Friday #172 - so fun!  I'm also combining our challenge with CAS on Friday #163's "die-cut word" challenge - cool!
So, "minimal" is the word fo the day for this CAS card - I couldn't resist making my "grateful" in Blackberry Bliss - my fave purple ever, though we DO have some good ones just now, lol.  Such fun Fall-ish colors, too, I naturally leaned over to the Gather Together suite for the rest of my details.  Simple and sweet, with "so glad to have you in my life" on the inside - just right!
So, what Fab creations will YOU have for us?  I can't wait to see them over at the challenge!
Gather Together Stamp Set; Come to Gather DSP; Mint Macaron, Whisper White & Black Berry Bliss CS; Mint Macaron & Pretty Peacock (inside) Inks; Seasonal Frame Dies; Pretty Peacock Faceted Dots; #FabFri172; #CASOF163.

Fall & Thankgiving Class Sep 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 still on for  Saturday, September 14 at 3 pm.  See you soon!

Such a fun idea - The Sisterhood of Crafters is running a "paper piecing" challenge this week!  Yeah!
My favorite way to paper piece is to combine stamped images with pieces in DSP, but I had a tough time picking out a good image for that today, sigh.  I finally resorted to my retired shelves and pulled out Beach Happy so I could do a fun dotty umbrella...  I still might go back and do some fancy piggies, too, lol.  Anyway, this was a fun little fussy cut taste, and I even got to pull out my penultimate Pool Party Tutti-Frutti SAB card base from a couple years ago - only one left!
Beach Happy (retired 2019); Pool Party Tutti Frutti Card Base (retired); Bermuda Bay DSP; Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Daffodil Delight Inks; Stitched Shapes Dies; Iridescent Sequins; #TSOCPaperPiecing.

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!

Oh goodie, Retro Rubber #118 has a cute sketch for us this week - with lots of room!  I think I'll combine with this lovely color combo from As You See It #208, too!
So, I really labored over which stamp set to go with for this one - I LOVE this color combo, and I wanted to do something funky!  Thankfully, I still have my beloved Acorny Thank You (and punch!) to play my fun color games with, lol.  I set up a little layered square, popped out some awesome color combo nuts, and assembled a quick and simple card that still has some POP!  Fun!
Acorny Thank You Stamp Set (retired 2015); Whisper White & Coastal Cabana CS; Pretty Peacock, Coastal Cabana & Mango Melody Inks; Bitty Banners Dies (retired); Acorn Builder Punch (retired); Touches of Nature Wood Elements (retired); #RR118; #AYSI208.

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!

Ahh, I love it when the stars align and I'm able to sneak in an extra challenge on my rotation!  I can JUST squeeze in this week's TGIF #225 "all on black" challenge!  Woot!
So, I do have a big stack (ahem) of new goodies sitting on my desk waiting for their ink-christening, so I did a quick shuffle and came across the lovely Tasteful Textures bundle.  While I didn't use the dies, I could see that some of these gorgeous patterns would awesome stamped and embossed on black, then colored with Blends, so that's just what I did!  These are done in the new Shimmer White EP - so sparkly!  I colored in Mango Melody, and added a Mango detail behind the sentiment, too - LOVE!
Tasteful Textures Stamp Set; Whisper White, Mango Melody & Basic Black CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Mango Melody & Versamark Inks; Shimmer White EP; Mango Melody Blend Marker; Rectangle Stitched Dies; Iridescent Dots (leftover from the Donut Paper Pumpkin, lol0; TGIFC225.

So excited to see a tic-tac-toe challenge at this week's Retro Rubber #116 - the best of all combos!
I studied the grid for a while, and I just kept coming back to the center column:  green, texture and nature.  I have a great idea for everything but texture, lol - let's play!  I knew right away I wanted to use my beloved Inspired by Nature set from 2008 for this one - this grass stamp in particular is a long-time fave of mine, and the Mother Teresa quote is just the icing on the cake, lol.  I finally snuck in a little texture with a little Pinewood Planks panel behind the sentiment.  This card also marks my final 5 Old Olive Glimmer Dots.  {SOB}  I really loved these guys, I wish we did them in our full color line-up, lol!
Inspired by Nature (retired 2008) Stamp Set; Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Old Olive & Whisper White CS; Old Olive & Early Espresso Inks; Pinewood Planks EF; Rectangle Stitched Dies; Old Olive Glimmer Dots; #RR116.

Art & Silhouettes Class Aug 15 & 17!
So excited for our first focus class of the new catty!  This month we'll zero in on two suites:  the gorgeous It Starts With Art AND Silhouette Scenes!  We'll do three cards in each suite, and class will includes snacks, drinks, and a special treat from me!  All you need to bring is your favorite snips and adhesive, I provide everything else!  Class is $25, or can be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  RSVP to save your spot for Thursday, August 15 at 630 pm, or Saturday, August 17 at 3 pm - see you soon!

Wow, such a fun combo at this week's Fusion Card Challenge - with a wonderful theme of kindness!
I started by going hunting for a good "kindness" sentiment, and quickly came across this beauty from Enjoy Life, but I knew I wanted to mix up the images - how about a few beautiful butterflies from Butterfly Gala?  These lovely wings go great with everything, lol.  I wanted a bright and fresh card, so I pulled out a carefully hoarded sheet of Lemon Lime Twist (retired, sob) Gingham DSP, and added some sweet spring colors to go with.  Love the finished look with the black accents!
Enjoy Life & Butterfly Gala Stamp Sets; Gingham Gala DSP (retired); Whisper White & Basic Black CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Highland Heather, Calypso Coral & Daffodil Delight Inks; Stitched Shapes Dies; Butterfly Duet Punch; Old Olive Glimmer Dots (retired); #FusionKindness.

I have to admit, I'm feeling a little "quilt-y" when I see this week sketch at Try Stampin' on Tuesday #419!
You know who hasn't been out lately, though??  This Little Piggy, of course!  Don't want to forget that this set carried over and is still current - though if you get it now it comes in cling format - all to the better, lol!  I kept this sweetie pretty simple, Blushing Bride on Basic Black, and did a fussy cut piggy from card stock rather than coloring it all.  AND, I've finished with a few Pretty Pink Posh sequins in Ballerina Pink, a prize I won over at AAA Cards last month!  Yay!
This Little Piggy Stamp Set; Whisper White, Basic Black & Blushing Bride CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Flirty Flamingo Blend Marker; Large Polka Dots EF (retired); Stitched Shapes Dies; Pretty Pink Posh Sequins in Ballerina Pink; #TSOT419.

OK, I think As You See It #205 is onto me this week - I have been missing Maui SO MUCH lately, lol!  So a beach theme is perfect timing - waaah!
I decided to go with my Waterfront set for this one, though I did add in a seagull scrap of Bird Ballad DSP - all the gulls seemed beachy to me, lol.  I played around with the textures stamps in the set to make a setting for this little blue beach hut, complete with palm trees - ahhh, island life!
Waterfront Stamp Set; Bird Ballad DSP; Whisper White CS; Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Old Olive, Pool Party, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight & Memento Tuxedo Black Inks; Rectangle Stitched & Stitched Shapes Dies; Pool Party Sequins; #AYSI205.

Ooo, nice!  Retro Rubber #115 has a sweet color challenge for us this week, and it includes one of my fave combos - purple and green!  Yes!
I thought for sure I'd go for some pretty flowers for this one, but then I got distracted by a cool tie-dye t-shirt idea (did I loan someone the Tie-Dyed set?  Sing out if so, lol!), then I switched gears again when I spotted Market Fresh in the for sale box (looking for Tie-Dyed, in case I lost my mind and put it there, lol) and I KNEW I had to do this big bunch of juicy grapes!  Yum!  Saved again by the awesome retirees!  So fun to color this baby with my beloved Blends - I even colored up a few rhinestones to go with!  Yum!
Market Fresh Stamp Set (retired, 2015); Whisper White & Rich Razzleberry CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Rich Razzleberry, Granny Apple Green, Crumb Cake & Daffodil Delight Blends; Pinewood Planks EF; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #RRCB115.

Pumpkin Club July 27!
Did you get your July Pumpkin kit yet?  Let's set sail!!  Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, June 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 $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 August 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

In another funny scheduling twist, I'm SO super excited for the chance to be a guest designer at this week's Library Challenge #38, and I even got to suggest the book!  I chose Anne Morrow Lindbergh's Gifts From the Sea, a beautiful book I recently re-read!  So we get to spend two days in a row at The Library!
So, who here wasn't sure that I wasn't running straight to Seaside Notions for this one??  Lol...  As you can see, I did just that, and fussy-cut my little brains out, too.  And yes, I think the sponge brayer has become surgically attached this week, lol.  I was so happy to play with shells and ruminate on my own shell-stage while I made this card - such a great read!
I hope you can get in on the sandy fun over at The Library - see you there!
Seaside Notions Stamp Set; Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Sahara Sand, Pool Party & Pretty Peacock Inks; Soft Suede, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, Rococo Rose, Soft Sea Foam & Balmy Blue Blends; Basic Jewel Pearls, colored with Petal Pink; #TLC038.