Hm, The Sisterhood of Crafters is having a "wood" theme this week, and there are some seriously cute offerings in the DT samples!  I gotta try this...
I remembered that there is a woodgrain sheet in our gorgeous Come to Gather pack - love these planks!  With that as my starting point, I decided to just keep going with the Gather Together suite.  I also wanted to give this "invisible" coloring style a stab, too.  I tried with both Blends Markers, on the pumpkins, and Watercolor Pencils, on the leaf.  My method wasn't very scientific, lol.  I just stamped my images in stamped off Sahara Sand, and then just tried to make sure I covered up those lines in my coloring.  An interesting idea that I need to look into more!  It made for some fun experimenting today!
Gather Together Stamp Set; Come to Gather DSP; Whisper White & Early Espresso CS; Early Espresso & Sahara Sand Inks; Watercolor Pencils Pack 2; Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Soft Suede & Color Lifter Blends Markers; Gathered Leaves & Stitched Shapes Dies; Leaves Trinkets; Copper Sequin; #TSOCWoodRelated.

Oh yes!  Hand Stamped Sentiments #325 has a cool inspiration panel for us this week, and I SEE A TRUCK!! EEE!
I know we have our new truck set now, but once in a while I still feel the call of my old Loads of Love set - it's still a super cutie!  (And maybe it caught my eye yesterday when I was looking for retired flowers, lol, who can say?)  I also love that it has an Accessory set that goes with it, too, with fun things to haul, people to drive, and perfect sentiments to go with, lol.  Today I did the Harvest Pumpkin combo, and tried to color my truck like the one in the inspiration grid.  Quick, cute and loads of fun - what else is there?
Loads of Love & Loads of Love Accessories Stamp Set (both retired 2004)' Basic Gray, Cajun Craze, Whisper White & Granny Apply Green CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Smoky Slate, Basic Black, Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede & Granny Apple Green Blends Markers; Rectangle Stitched Dies; Orange Sequins; #HSS325.

I'm loving our crisp Fall colors this week at Sunday Stamps #215!  They so remind me of the big bin of crazy gourds at our Trader Joe's, lol.
Anyway, I knew I wanted to go Fall with these, and I just kept coming back to our sweet new Beauty & Joy set - I love that I can mix and match my own pot, stem and leaf styles for this one, and these pretty oak leaves seemed just the thing!  I really set them on fire by stamping off some Mango Melody over Pumpkin Pie - a regular burning bush, lol.  A few Cajun Craze-colored pearls finish things off.
So, what will YOU do with our colors?  I can't wait to see, over at the challenge!
Beauty & Joy Stamp Set; Whisper White, Basic Gray & Sahara Sand CS; Basic Gray, Sahara Sand, Pumpkin Pie, Mango Melody & Cajun Craze Inks; Cajun Craze Blend Marker; Rectangle Stitched Dies; Basic Jewel Pearls; Layered Leaves EF; #SSC215.

Well, my faithful readers, the day has finally come - I have to post TWO cards today, because I'm such a blog challenge junkie, lol!  Somehow, three challenges are all conspiring to hit the same day, and well, one of these things is not like the others, lol.  So we'll start with Sparkles #105 - it's our "make us laugh" challenge!
When I think about a Christmas laugh, I can't help but go back to our old Vision of Santa set from 2014 - he is so SAUCY in this one!  And since I can't choose today, we'll just show them ALL off, shall we?  This set makes me laugh Every. Single. Time.  Lol.  And since I was doing the full Santa suite, I even colored my envelope guy - not something I do too often! 
I'll be looking for your funny Christmas cards over at the challenge - start your engines!
Visions of Santa (retired 2014) Stamp Set; Real Red, Basic Black, Sahara Sand & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Real Red Inks; Real Red, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight & Nude Blends; Subtle EF; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #Sparkles105.

Next up is a happy marriage between SU Only #233, and Try Stampin' on Tuesday #428 - while TSOT gives me a sketch, they BOTH share a Fall theme - woo hoo!
While they aren't quite the usual pumpkin color, our inspiration sketch at TSOT does actually HAVE pumpkins, so I'm going for it.  I got to use a lot of little fall elements here - the Gather Together suite has so much going for it!  I especially like these little leaf dies, that emboss AND cut - so cool!
So, lay your Fall cards on me, too - I'll be checking them out over at THESE challenges, lol...
Gather Together Stamp Set; Come to Gather DSP; Whisper White, Pretty Peacock & Pear Pizzazz CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Pretty Peacock CS; Old Olive & Pumpkin Pie Blends Markers; Gathered Leaves & Stitched Shapes Dies; Orange Sequins; #SUO233; #TSOT428.

This week's Fusion combo combines a lovely blocky sketch with a gorgeous Autumn theme - I can feel the cooler weather already!
Such a fun sketch just cried out for showing off some pretty paper, so that's what I focused on for this one.  These lovely patterns are from our new Come to Gather DSP pack, and these are two of my favorites from that set!  I decided on this lovely harvest sentiment from last year's Country Home - still available in the big catty, too!  I made the happy discovery that it just fits in the Ornate Frames dies - yay!
Country Home Stamp Set; Come to Gather DSP; Whisper White & Mint Macaron CS; Early Espresso Ink; Ornate Frames Dies; Linen Thread; Fancy Frost Sequins in Mint Macaron; #FusionAutumn.

We have some lovely Fall colors for you this week at Sunday Stamps #213 - time for cooler weather!  I also JUST have time to play at this week's Case This Sketch #338 - yay!
With these colors, I totally knew I was pulling out my pretty new Thanksgiving sets:  Day of Thanks and Gather Together.  I love this nice big Thanksgiving sentiment, and I can never get tired of coloring in a pretty leaf to go with, lol.  I so miss the changing colors!  I;m afraid our cacti here in Arizona don't show the seasons as much I like, except for flowers in the rain.  But only at night.  Well, it's a DRY heat, as they say!
So, what will YOU create?  I can't wait to see, over at the challenge!
Day of Thanks & Gather Together Stamp Sets; Crumb Cake, Early Espresso & Whisper White CS; Early Espresso, Garden Green, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry & Pumpkin Pie Inks; Aqua-Painter; Gathered Leaves Dies; Gold Sequins; #SSC213; #CTS338.

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!

So excited that Inspire Create Challenge #50 has a nice classic sketch for us - so cute!
Today's sneak peek is of the lovely new Fall set, Gather Together.  It's part of a super suite - stamps, dies, papers, ribbons, embellishments - it's amazing!  I'm showing off the paper and one of the "ribbons," a linen thread in Cajun Craze!  I had some fun coloring in my pretty leaf with some Watercolor Pencils, then popped it up on Crushed Curry - I have a whole Autumnal theme going here, lol.
Gather Together Stamp Set; Come to Gather DSP; Whisper White & Crushed Curry CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry & Garden Green Watercolor Pencils; Gathered Leaves, Stitched Shapes & Rectangle Stitched Dies; Cajun Craze Linen Thread; Orange Sequins; #ICC50.

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!

One of my favorite themes at this week's Inspire Create Challenge #30 - "thankful!"
My Falling for Leaves set is sure getting a workout lately, but there's no more perfect set for endless variety than this one!  All the different leaves and shapes make changing things up a snap - though I do admit I really do love all the harvest colors, lol.  For today's card, I layered up a lovely spray of leaves in greens and oranges, and added our perfect sentiment.  A few glittery sequins finishes things off.  See?  Thankful!
Falling for Leaves Stamp Set; Wood Grain DSP; Whisper White, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Blackberry Bliss & Garden Green  CS; Early Espresso Ink; Dk & Lt Cajun Craze, Dk & Med Old Olive & Dk Daffodil Delight Blends Markers; Stitched Shapes Framelits; Detailed Leaves Thinlits; Gold Sequins; #ICC030.

This week's Fusion Challenge has a lovely Fall scene to inspire us, along with a super cute sketch!
I was super inspired by all the lovely turning leaves in the inspiration pic, and I immediately thought of my Vintage Leaves set, which retired just this year.  I love the detail in these beauties, and they are simple MADE for our Blends markers, lol.  I pulled out my two faves, colored them up with a combination of Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight & Mango Melody, then cut them out with ease with their matching Leaflet Framelits.  Yes, another great reason to love this gorgeous set, lol.  I matched everything up with the still current Country Lane DSP, and a lovely Fall sentiment from my beloved Falling for Leaves set - a perfect marriage!
Falling for Leaves & Vintage Leaves (retired 2018) Stamp Sets; Whisper White CS; Country Lane DSP; Early Espresso Ink; Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight & Mango Melody Blends Markers; Banner Triple Punch; Leaflets Framelits (retired); Green Sequins; #FusionFallPorch.

Holiday Gifts & Packaging Class Nov 8 & 10!
We're keeping the jingle bells ringing with our 7th Annual Holiday Gifts & Packaging Class!  This is where you get all the last minute details squared away, for treat packaging, little gifts for hostesses, helpers and friends, and any other sparkle we can jam in there - I went a little crazy and we have 8 projects this year!!  It is always my pleasure to express my sincere appreciation for all of you at my most popular event of the year!  All supplies provided and prepped (bring your own snips and fave basic adhesive) plus special holiday treats and nog, of course!  This class is $25, or can be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  RSVP today to make sure I have a your spot reserved!   Class is announced for Thursday, Nov 8 at 630 pm, or Saturday, Nov 10, 3 pm - see you there!

A lovely theme is on tap this week at SU Only #210 - the Thanksgiving table.  Yummy!
For my "harvest table," I decided to prepare a treat bag for the yummy pumpkin cookies that we have this time of year - such a fun gift to share with all our Thanksgiving guests!  Not to mention a stylish way to get those cookies out of the house before I eat them all, lol...  SU! used to carry these awesome food-safe-and-lined Cafe Bags from quite a few years back, and they were such a hit around here (yes, I have carefully hoarded several packs of them to this day) you can also get them in all sizes from The Webstaurant Store (where I also get my mini coffee cups and lids, shh...) They make a perfect quick giveaway, super easy to dress up!  So glad to make fancy doggy-bags for our table, lol...
Falling For Leaves Stamp Set; Cafe Bags (retired); Whisper White & Garden Green CS; Early Espresso Ink; Cajun Craze & Daffodil Delight Blends; Garden Green Stitched Satin Ribbon; Detailed Leaves Thinlits; Banner Triple Punch; SUO210.

Holiday Gifts & Packaging Class Nov 8 & 10!
We're keeping the jingle bells ringing with our 7th Annual Holiday Gifts & Packaging Class!  This is where you get all the last minute details squared away, for treat packaging, little gifts for hostesses, helpers and friends, and any other sparkle we can jam in there - I went a little crazy and we have 8 projects this year!!  It is always my pleasure to express my sincere appreciation for all of you at my most popular event of the year!  All supplies provided and prepped (bring your own snips and fave basic adhesive) plus special holiday treats and nog, of course!  This class is $25, or can be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  RSVP today to make sure I have a your spot reserved!   Class is announced for Thursday, Nov 8 at 630 pm, or Saturday, Nov 10, 3 pm - see you there!