You are in for quite a treat, as the newest Catherine Pooler Designs called Stamp of Approval has arrived! Past releases have been spectacular and this one is just as spectacular!
Let me help introduce the Stamp of Approval Adoring You Collection! The Stamp of Approval Adoring You 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 panel made from Catherine Pooler's Ultra Smooth White Cardstock. Using some soft brushes, I created a serene background with the following inks: Seafoam and Skylight, and then stamped the Love Notes Background Stamp in Skylight. On top of that, I added some more texture with leaves from the Sweet Home Wreath Stamp Set. Then, I stamped a two part sentiment, using stamps from Congratulations Sentiments and The Key Stamp Sets. (affiliate links used)
I finished the card with some stamped and cut keys from The Key Stamp Set and corresponding add-on The Key Dies Set from Sand Dunes Cardstock. The keys are hung from the panel with black string and the panel was mounted onto a Sand Dunes Cardstock card.
I have another card featuring the new items from the new collection!
This card is has a romantic vibe to it. I once again started with Catherine Pooler Ultra Smooth White Cardstock as a base and inked the Love Notes Background Stamp in It's a Boy Ink and then used a soft brush to ink up the edges. I then used the cool Adore Die to die cut a "window" from Ultra Smooth White Cardstock and set this aside. I created a little scene of birds on a branch using the Happy Together Stamps and corresponding add-on Happy Together Dies. (Inks used: Bellini, Coral Cabana, Icing on the Cake, Lime Ricky, Garden Party, It's a Girl and Party Dress).
I layered the window die over the bird scene and then I finished by creating a custom banner covering some Ultra Smooth White Cardstock with Lime Ricky and stamping a sentiment from Congratulations Sentiments with Garden Party.
One last card for today...for this Congratulations card I started with a square card base made from Catherine Pooler Ultra Smooth White Cardstock and then onto it I stamped the beautiful Love Notes Background Stamp in Twilight Ink. On the middle of the card, I stamped the sentiment from Congratulations Sentiments, also in Twilight Ink. To create interest, I created four panels by die cutting the add-on Backsplash Dies from Smoke Cardstock. I backed each panel with the amazing Vellum Cardsock.
Before adhering each backsplash die, I colored the vellum backs with Copic Markers for a stainglass look.
There's also prizes up for grabs to celebrate the Stamp of Approval Adoring You Collection. 2 random winners chosen to receive $25 Gift Certificate to the shop and winners will be announced January 14 on Catherine's Blog.
Here's a list of hop participant's today:
Karen Baker ---me!
Gorgeous cards, Karen! I love how each card is so different to show the versatility of this great kit (and also shows your limitless creativity)!
ReplyDeleteThe keys are so interesting. I the the subtle use of vellun that you introduced,
ReplyDeleteGorgeous designs, Karen. I love how you added leaves to your first card. =)
ReplyDeleteFirst thing that popped into my mind for the first card was WOW! Great card love the colors you used.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteHave a granddaughter getting married this summer so love all the ideas for her card! Thanks
ReplyDeleteGreat job I like how you included the foliage with the 6x6 stamp.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I especially love the Backsplash dies.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards, Karen. I can see using the first two for Valentine's Day cards. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards.
ReplyDeleteI love the keys. Good idea
to pop them off the card.
The birds inside the window
makes a great card too.
thanks for sharing
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These are beautiful, Karen!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, especially the keys.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards
ReplyDeleteLove the collage feeling of your first card!
ReplyDeleteLove the stain glass look on that last one nice idea!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing Karen! My favorite is the 1st one. I can imagine it being made in many different colors...perhaps coordinating with 'wedding colors'? Thank you for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteI like the dangling keys and those pretty love birds! Wonderful cards Karen!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love the birds!!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving all the cards on this hop so far! I really like your first one...I'm thinking I'll need to CASE that for a wedding I know about coming up this summer!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! I absolutely love the first one!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! Can't decide which I like best!
ReplyDeleteThese are ALL great cards! I am partial to the birds though...Thanks for giving us some inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards Karen. Those birds are just amazing. Can't wait until I own a pair :-)
ReplyDeleteOk really love your key card! I was on the fence about the keys, but this one won me over!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards!!!
ReplyDeleteTotally fantastic cards. I really love the effect you created with the window die and birds. Beautiful card :) TFS
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I really love the elements and layering on your first card with the keys and the background.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards.I love the birds.
ReplyDeleteI love all of your cards, Karen but I adore the first one.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I love how the Love Notes Background stamp looks behind the Adore die. Can't wait to try it out!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! Love the first one with the keys.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...
These are fabulous. You've got a stained glass window look for sure on that last one.
ReplyDeleteThese are all so pretty. I especially love the key/congratulations card. It's a beautiful design.
ReplyDeleteI especially love the birds. They are simple, but so cute.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving all of the depth worked into your cards! Especially that key card. Super cool!
ReplyDeleteLove the card with the backsplash dies!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love what you did with the little birds! So sweet!
ReplyDeleteKaren, all of your cards are gorgeous; the first one is my favorite if I had to pick one!The back splash dies look like so much fun!!
ReplyDeleteI love those birds. You made some amazing cards!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards Karen. I love how you have showcased all the products.
ReplyDeleteI love all the detail on your cards!-Stacy
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your first card and that green is gorgeous
ReplyDeleteWow! I am loving that bird card! So much detail and so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful cards, Karen and love the colors you have chosen just amazing. Who wouldn't fall in love with those cute little birds. Thanks for sharing and this is a great collection.
ReplyDeleteThese are really beautiful! :) My favorite is that first card you shared. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteReally love all of your cards! The first one though is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI love the light green you used here!
ReplyDeleteGreat copic colouring.
ReplyDeleteWonderful creations, Karen. I particularly love the clean vintagy look of the first card. The leaves are a great addition.
ReplyDeleteI love the color choices. The dark green one with the hanging keys really is beautiful. I love the way it looks.
ReplyDeleteBEautiful cards! Loving that background stamp! Lovely colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!!! Thank you for sharing your creativity with us!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing. I love your cards!
ReplyDeleteKaren, your projects are beautiful! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYour last card is wonderful! I love the white and black with the splashes of color behind them. Such a powerful image!
ReplyDeletestunning cards - thanks for the ideas:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the window and birds!
ReplyDeleteYour backgrounds are STUNNING! I love this release!
ReplyDeleteFAbulous cards. Love the birds and the hanging keys.
ReplyDeleteI love the hanging keys and the love note backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards! I love how you used the Love Notes Background Stamp and got such different looks for each card. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Amazing layers of colors, textures and elements - fantastic!
ReplyDeleteooh love these cards - the soft color on them is gorgeous
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