Have you heard of the limited edition collections offered by Catherine Pooler Designs called Stamp of Approval?! Past releases have been spectacular and this one is just as spectacular!
Let me help introduce the Stamp of Approval Love is in the Air Collection! The Stamp of Approval Love is in the Air is an exclusive collection. The products were designed exclusively for this box, are brand new and won't be available separately for a number of months.
This happy box is jam packed full of items that are perfect for Valentine's Day, but as my products showcase today, perfect for any time of the year. I really love how all the items and add-on of the COLLECTION work so well together.
For my first project, I started with a smooth, white card base made from Catherine Pooler's Ultra Smooth White Cardstock. I then stamped the airmail stripe from Happiness Enclosed on the left hand side and used a marker to border it. I then die cut some clouds from the an add-on, Love is in the Air Die, out of a blue cardstock panel die cut from the Postage Stamp Die. I added a bit of baubles to the clouds from The World Awaits Stamp Set, and stamped a balloon from Love is in the Air Stamp Set using the rock n' roll technique with It's a Girl Ink (and a surprise color) and die cut this from Love is in the Air Dies. I finished the card by stamping the compass from the Bon Voyage Stamp Set in Sauna Ink and a sentiment from Bon Voyage in Black Jack Ink. (affiliate links used)
I have another card featuring the new items from the new collection!
My next card is as clean and simple and sweet as can be. Once again, I started with the awesome Catherine Pooler Ultra Smooth White Cardstock as a base. I used Clarity Brushes to blend in a sky with It's a Boy Ink, and then lightly splattered some droplets over it. I added some white cardstock clouds with the add-on dies, Love is in the Air Dies, and then a partial sun die cut from the Sunburst Die. I also inked this up with Clarity Brushes and Tiara Ink. I die cut two hearts from the add-on Bon Voyage Accoutrements Dies. I finished with a custom sentiment found with words in the Happiness Enclosed Stamp Set, stamped with Black Jack Ink.
If you don't already know and are interested in this collection, you'll need to subscribe to the waitlist to get the first notice of the sales list, as the collections sell out quickly! Click HERE to subscribe to the waitlist!
There's also prizes up for grabs to celebrate the Stamp of Approval Love is in the Air Collection. One winner will be chosen at random from each day's comments and announced on January 10th on Catherine's Blog. The winners will win their box and if you already have purchased it, you will be issued a Gift Certificate to the store worth $100 towards a future purchase!
Here's a list of hop participant's today:
Karen Baker (that's me!)
Be sure to visit Catherine's Blog tomorrow and Tuesday for more sneak peeks from this collection! And come back on Wednesday, January 9th, for one more project from me as we celebrate the Stamp of Approval Love is in the Air Collection!
Great cards!
ReplyDeleteSoooo excited for hot air balloons. Just love them. Your cards are really fresh and fun looking. Thank you
ReplyDeleteLove these, Karen!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteToo cute! Love the soft colors you used and the thin strip of striped paper along the edge of your first card.
ReplyDeleteYour cards make me think of spring. I am tired of winter already lol I think a background of the map and the air balloon would make another fabulous card.
ReplyDeleteI really like the scenes you have created with the stamps and dies Karen! These cards are super cute!
ReplyDeleteFun cards, like the sunburst die.
ReplyDeleteKaren your cards are awesome, very nice soft colors you use, the stamp and die cut clouds are amazing, so much you can do with this collection thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch fun cards! Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the effect using Clarity brushes; I actually prefer the brushes to sponges myself.
ReplyDeleteLove your "for you" card its so cute!
ReplyDeleteThese are so adorable Karen!! Love both the scenes you created.
ReplyDeleteThese are two cute and simple cards!!
ReplyDeleteFun cards...bright and sunny...
ReplyDeleteOh what cute cards!
ReplyDeleteSo inspiring
ReplyDeleteI’m a stamp junkie!
ReplyDeleteI love the shading!! It’s a technique I would like to be better at! Very simple & bright!
Happy New Year, Karen.....thank you for the great blog hop and giveaway. New color might be Wild Radish Red. ♥
ReplyDeleteI'm loving that compass stamp.
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely! I just love the SOA boxes!
ReplyDeleteI'm a Stamp Junkie and I think the new color is a pink-purple shade. Your cards are adorable!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteThe cards are ao adorable. I love the colors you used .
ReplyDeleteCute cards. I'm a stamp junkie and I think the new ink color is magical purple.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards and so cute too!!
ReplyDeletejust great.
ReplyDeleteI am a Stamp Junkie! Love, love, love the SOA stamp collection and dies and inks and blocks! Can’t wait to see the new ink colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteYour duel use of the die cuts make the cards very fun and interesting.
ReplyDeleteI’m a Stamp Junkie and I think the new ink color is a dusty, rosy pink. Love your “miss you” card!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards and this new SOA Box. Sooo cute!
ReplyDeleteI am a Stamp Junkie and I believe the new ink color is Calming Clear(an Embossing Ink)
Karen, I just LOVE your projects. That second one is so sweet. And the first - love how you have clouds as a negative cut - brilliant! :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I think my original thought on color is way off, but I'm hopeful for a white so I thought it was coconut love or love shack.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful cards! The balloon card has a nostalgic feel! Great job! I’m a stamp junkie and I think the new ink color is in the red family. Pink ish
ReplyDeleteCute cards. Love the sunburst.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore your cards. This is one of my favorite collections thus far. The sun die is right up my alley, as is everything in the collection. I can’t wait to get my hands on these goodies.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card designs!
ReplyDeleteReally cute cards. Love the sunburst die.
ReplyDeleteKaren I love how you used the sun, sky and clouds on your card!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards!! Love the clean & simple design!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Loved the ink sneak peek :D
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are really sweet designs.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Karen!
ReplyDeleteI love how you colored the hot air balloon, getting excited for next week!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love that these stamps can be used in so many different ways.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!! I love your style Karen, so bright and cheerful!
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity of the card with the sun! They are perfect
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards! I love that sunburst die.
ReplyDeleteSweet cards! Love the sunburst.
ReplyDeleteAww, simple but pretty! I'm a Stamp Junkie and I think the new color is Limoncello Yellow!
ReplyDeleteYou've done some wonderful mixing and matching with the elements in this collection, Karen, showing how well they all work together. I especially love the clean-and-simple collage look of the first card.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are wonderful! I love how you created a stitched panel and cut the clouds out of it and used it for the sky! Such a cool idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love them both!
ReplyDeletegreat cards Karen!
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards! Thank you for sharing. I am in love with the dies in this new collection!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Karen!! I adore how you used the stitched rectangle to create your sky on the first card. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI really like your cards, especially the first one, so cute.
ReplyDeleteHI, I’m new to your blog from Stamp Junkies. I love the colors you’ve used for the blending with the sun.
ReplyDeleteI love the card with that the hot air balloon and how you created the fun sky to go behind it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, Karen! They are so full of nice colors and love the clouds used on both. My favorite is the one with the hot air balloon!
ReplyDeletelove the clean, cheerful looks to your cards!
ReplyDeleteSuch bright and cheerful cards!
ReplyDeleteThese soft colors have me in love! Great layouts.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so sweet! I love hot air balloons.
ReplyDeleteI am a Stamp Junkie! I love SOA products and these cards are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards.....as always!
ReplyDeleteDelightful little scenes!
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteCute cards, Karen. I love how you used both your negative and positive pieces of the clouds. Clever! =)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, love the light and airy feeling of this collection.
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards!
ReplyDeleteLove these so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove your take on these stamps! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards with such lovely details. How do you get your background so smooth and even on the sun card?
ReplyDeleteLove the sky background!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love your different skies, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI'm a stamp junkie and I think the new CP color has gotta be a bright and pretty pink
With this gold winter weather your cards are a breath of fresh air. So colorful and sunshiney!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI meant cold not gold
DeleteAwesome cards! These stamps and dies look like sooo much fun.
ReplyDeleteSuch cheery cards. Love the clean and simply style I am a stamp junkie and think the new color may be ultra-violet.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I love the hombre on the hot air balloon and shading on the sun and hearts. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the sunburst! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
ReplyDeleteI’m excited to have the sunburst...
ReplyDeleteLove these sweet cards, Karen!
ReplyDeleteI already commented - but I am a Stamp Junkie, and my guess is Sunshine Yellow
ReplyDeleteGreat cards
ReplyDeleteI’m a stamp junkie and I think the new colour is yellow! Thanks so much for a chance to win!! Belinda Wild
ReplyDeleteVery fun cards. Will be a great pick me up for the people who receive these cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!! I love that air balloon on your first card!!!
ReplyDeleteSimple, but awesome, way to use a stitched panel. I love the clean look of your cards because they still pack quite an artistic punch! Thank you for sharing your talent. Smiles, Darby
ReplyDeleteLove the CAS designs! So much creativity!
ReplyDeleteLove your sunshine card" I'm excited for this box!!
ReplyDeleteCute cards. I like how you used the compass on the balloon card.
ReplyDeleteI’m a Stamp Junkie and I think the new colour is Passionate Pink. I absolutely love the doodle style of these stamps! Your ballon Card is especially gorgeous. Can’t wait for the release!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and love your sponging work.
ReplyDeleteI’m a Stamp Junkie and I think the new color is Tropical Burgundy!
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking about getting the brushes because I really like the look it gives!
love all your creations
ReplyDeleteLove all of the stamped elements on this card. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so playful and cheerful. The sun makes me smile! Love them all!
ReplyDeleteJust delightful designs.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I’m in love in the ballonstamp!!!
ReplyDeleteCloud dies...cute!!
ReplyDeleteLove the bright cards! They are so cheerful and made me smile.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I'm really like the balloon stamps. My guess for the new color is a pale gray/silver......
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! I'm a Stamp Nation member. I just love your pretty sunshine card, the ink blending is wonderful and love the starburst die!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your talent.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletelove your cards. I'm a Stampnation member
ReplyDeleteI love the sunburst die and Love is in the Air!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog hop and cards! Looking forward to the release!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute, thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!!!! Can't wait for the collection!
ReplyDeleteLove Hot Balloons so cards with it on is perfect!
ReplyDeleteLoving your bright and cheerful creations, they have certainly cheered this cold grey day here in the UK! Hugs Bev x
ReplyDeleteAnother awesome collection. Glad to see you ladies are still rocking in 2018!!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!!! I Love your designs, colors, and details. And I love the softness and simplicity. Just lovely. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, I am brand new here and to blogs. What I see so far makes it certain I will be back with you soon. I love your cards. Off to hop!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards and colors you chose. I will be returning!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! That sunburst is going to be so much fun to play with.
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that compass?
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet looking cards. Great ideas! Thanks
ReplyDeleteFun Cards - soft clouds, pretty hearts - Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so adorable!!
ReplyDeleteCute cards!!
ReplyDeleteLove the clouds.
ReplyDeleteEvery one of your cards is a winner! They are fantastic. Thanks for sharing your talent with us AND putting these new products to good use......well done, girl! :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards. I love how you used that sun. Can't wait to get this kit.
ReplyDeleteKaren,
ReplyDeleteVery sweet cards. Thanks for sharing.
Nicely done! Love the air balloon.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Kaen!
ReplyDeleteI love your card! I'm a junkie and I think the color is either magenta or white
ReplyDeleteLovely cards.
ReplyDeleteI love your cards especially the hot air balloons card. Simple adore that compass! I'm a stam Nation member and so looking forward to the next SOA release.
ReplyDeleteI am a stamp junkie and think the new color is khaki. I like the sunshine card the hearts in the air
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are sweet!
ReplyDeleteI love these cards. Thanks for sharing the versatility of the sets and the add-on dies. I'm going to have to get them along with everything else. $$$
ReplyDeleteI like the simplicity of the cards I love the dimension of the card. I think that is what makes cards pop, that and color.
ReplyDeleteLove the maps, wish I could win a so a kit that would be so awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, love the soft colors. I really like the way you used the starburst die at the bottom of the second card. When I first looked at it I thought you had cut it from the card instead of adding it to the top. Gave me some good ideas that never crossed my mind before.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. Just love the think strip of stripe paper. it really catches the eye!
ReplyDeleteSamantha Jackson-Houp aka Sammibug aka Sammi
Love these cards. The colors really pop.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love those clouds. Nothing went to waste. Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove these simple cards. My favorite kind.
ReplyDeletereally like the sunburst stamp
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Good job.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! Great colors also! Thanks for sharing and have a great time with your boys, they grow up way to fast. I ought to know I have 3 daughters their ages as this year continues are: 41,40 and 27.
ReplyDeleteFirst time with you all. It feels quite exciting. Can't wait to see the whole thing. Your 2nd card with the sun is simple yet so expressive.
ReplyDeleteLove clean and simple!
ReplyDeleteThese cards you made with the Love is in the Air Collection, are so sweet. I'm looking forward to using that cute balloon die, thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI'm a STAMP JUNKIE and I think the new color is Fruit Punch
ReplyDeleteSamantha Jackson-Houp aka Sammibug aka Sammi
Loving the clouds - - they make me daydream and the addition of the balloon, take me away!
ReplyDeletesoooo very cute...winning this would be the greatest start to a New Year!
ReplyDeletePatricia
the PaperTemptress
Very pretty cards using the new SOA release. Loving the bright colors and simplicity of your designs!
ReplyDeleteCompletely different look.. love it.
ReplyDeleteLove both of the cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the sunburst card! Simple and pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. Beautiful, with much talent showcased. thank you for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards! Love how you splattered color over the blue on the last card!
ReplyDeleteLove these ideas
ReplyDeleteLove the clouds die, so cute, love.
ReplyDeleteNice ideas.
ReplyDeleteLove the soft colors,clouds and the sunbursts.
ReplyDeleteI love how you created the sky. I am going to have to play around with that technique. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing such great ideas!! You have sparked many ideas that I can use clouds when making cards. So glad I joined Stamp Nation and hope I am lucky enough to get a SOA box.
ReplyDeleteLove the second especially! Sweet and simple.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a talent for pulling all the elements of your cards together in such a pleasing way. Love the tiny additions to the clouds. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards!!! The soft colors are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun-looking cards. Very nice :)
ReplyDeleteLove your sunburst card! Thanks for the new colour clue - I may be onto it!
ReplyDeleteKaren, Your cards are amazing! Can't wait to get my collection. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the clouds with the sunburst, so cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the little cloud faces. Thanks for sharing your talents with these cute cards!
ReplyDeleteIt's A Boy blue skies with pink hearts and puffy clouds. SWEET!
ReplyDeleteGREAT cards. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSimply lovely! Love the sweetness of the sunburst card!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun cards. Love the sun burst.
ReplyDeleteSuper pretty cards! I love the air balloon stamp!!
ReplyDeleteLove seeing the sun we need some around here. Great cards very nice ideas!
ReplyDeleteSweet cards you created. I like the clouds.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, Karen! Love the feel you created in the 2nd one of floating up past the sun.
ReplyDeleteI am a Stamp Nation member. Love both of your cards. I can't wait to use the Sunburst die.
ReplyDeleteI love your clouds on the first card! I'm a Stamp Nation member and I'm enjoying all the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun cards!
ReplyDeleteGoing to miss you is just so darling
ReplyDeleteSuch great cards! I love the inlaid clouds on your first card! Stamp Nation Member :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! That little hot air balloon is so cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the compass! Cute cards
ReplyDeleteI am a StampNation member and my favourite product in this SOA is the postage stamp die set. I am also very excited about getting a new ink colour for my collection. I really like the way you have used the sunburst as a feature on your cards.
ReplyDeletejust discovered your products, they seems to be really fun to use. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are adorable. I love how you used the sunburst.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are adorable and exciting.
ReplyDeleteI really like the hot air balloon. I am a stamp nation member.
ReplyDeleteYou got me with the sky, clouds and sunshine... my favorite things to admire outside!!!
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