Welcome to our first monthly newsletter! We would first like to thank everyone for your continued support. Without that support we would not be able to continue doing what we love so much.

2008 has been a very busy year for us. We have traveled from Marsden, Saskatchewan for Quad War in the Principality of Avacal, Kingdom of An Tir to Bakersfield, California for Great Western War in the Kingdom of Caid; from Idaho Falls for Uprising in the Kingdom of Artemisia to Arizona for Estrella War XXIV in the Kingdom of Atenveldt, and many, many points in between. The one consistency we have seen in all of our travels is how fantastic our SCA family is! Open arms have welcomed us wherever we have gone. We have thoroughly enjoyed meeting and speaking with so many friends, both old and new, wherever we go and we are very much looking forward to next year's event season beginning with Estrella War XXV.

2008 PRIZE WINNERS:
As most of you know, we held prize drawings at 3 events this year; Estrella, Uprising and Great Western War. These drawings enable our customers to receive an item displaying their heraldry while giving us some new products that we can show throughout the year at the events we attend. The winners of the prize drawings for 2008 are:

• ESTRELLA XXIV
• Tile Table – Cormac the Barbarian – Kingdom of Artemisia
• Banner – Gabriel Wayfarer – Kingdom of Artemisia
• Table setting – Kyndel Wood - Kingdom of Atenveldt
• Place Marker – Wilhelus le Casse- Kingdom of Atenveldt
• UPRISING
• Mirror Box – Genevieve de Bracewell – Kingdom of Artemisia
• Cooler Cover - Nikolai Ivanovich Sudovskhikov – Kingdom of Artemisia
• Pennant - William the Dragon – Kingdom of Artemisia
• GREAT WESTERN WAR
• Mirror Box - Sara Greyhand – Kingdom of the West
• Medium shield - Michael the Lucky – Kingdom of Artemisia
• Bottle Cover - Alys Sheffeld – Kingdom of the West

Come by our booth at Estrella XV and see all of the prizes awarded during the 2008 event season!

Did You Know? - The Tudor Kings of England used Vert (green) and Argent (white or silver) for their livery colors.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE:
It has come to my attention from a customer in Atenveldt that the order forms and contact form on our website may not be working properly. At this time I am working to correct this problem. If you would indulge me, I would like to explain why the form may or may not work.
The main thing is that the forms work off your default e-mail client, such as Outlook or Eudora. If you don't have a default e-mail client and instead use web based e-mail such as Yahoo or Hotmail, we may not receive your message or order. Again, I am working to correct the problem at this time and will let you know when it has been completed. In the meantime, when you submit one of the forms the following will happen:

• When you click submit after filling the form out, a new e-mail screen should pop up with all of the information you included on it as well as our e-mail address.
• After you check all of the information, click SEND and it will be sent to us.
• In a very short time after you send the e-mail (usually a few minutes) you will receive a generated message confirming your message was received. It will be from "Heraldic Creations" and it will have "Your Order" in the subject line. IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE THIS RESPONSE E-MAIL, WE DID NOT RECEIVE YOUR ORDER AND YOU SHOULD CONTACT ME DIRECTLY AT alexander@heraldiccreations.com or 406-314-4918. I check my e-mail very frequently during the day and I will get back to you as soon as I read it.

Again, if the above does not happen in the order listed, please contact me directly by e-mail or phone because we probably did not receive your message or order.

Did You Know? - Heralds had a lot more to do than just make up devices in medieval times. Click Here to read about just one of those responsibilities. You may be quite surprised!

Our Newest Completed Orders:
Take a look at the New Order Gallery for the latest orders that have been delivered.

Did You Know? - "Blazon" describes a heraldic device in words while "Emblazon" is the term for the drawing or picture of it in full colour.

Holiday Specials: 15% off all online orders placed through November & December!
With the holidays coming right around the corner and the business of everyday life, why not let us provide the gift for that special someone?
With our wide array of items available from banners to furniture, we have something for everyone! Don't see what you want? Use your imagination to develop your own creation. Or simply Contact Us for help with your project. Another alternative is our GIFT CERTIFICATE. Available in any amount, it's the perfect gift for the one who has everything!

Did You Know? - The heraldic colors are Sable (black), Gules (red), Vert (green), Purpure (purple), Azure (blue). The heraldic metals are Or (gold or yellow) and Argent (silver or white)

Estrella War XXV:
In 3 short months we will all be gathering to once again defend our lands at WAR!!! Now is the perfect time to order your items for Estrella delivery to avoid shipping fees. We have items for both the lords and ladies. Banners, tabards and spear pennants will enhance your visibility on the battlefield as well as in your camp. Or, why not order something special for your inspiration such as a custom made Mirror Box or table runner. These items and more can be found on our website Product Page.

Did You Know? - A Griffin is the combination of the king of beasts, a Lion, and the king of birds, the eagle, which denotes strength, military courage and leadership.

Payment Options:
We are now offering PAYMENT OPTIONS for any items over $250! Please ask us about them when you place your order. We are always happy to work with everyone!