Sunday, August 13, 2017

Catherine Pooler Designs / Counting Blessings Stamp of Approval Hop

Thankful

Welcome to Day 1 of the Stamp of Approval Counting Blessings Blog Hop!  I am thrilled to get to create with one of Catherine's boxes again.  This collection is just fabulous and perfect for the fall!

If this is your first time hearing about Stamp of Approval, this is an exclusive collection designed especially for this particular box. The stamps and dies in the Stamp of Approval Collections are brand new on the market and won’t be released for individual sale for several months. Want a chance to win one of these boxes?  Be sure to comment on every participating post on all three days of the blog hop!



For my first card, I used some of the gorgeous inks from Catherine Pooler.  These inks are the bomb.......They are a premium dye ink with loads of color and perfect coverage with the first stamp!

I started my card by stamping a panel of white cardstock with the large oak leaf from Leaf Motifs in Rockin' Red, Tutti Fruiti, Tiki Torch, Something Borrowed, and Icing on the Cake.  This panel was trimmed and matted with a dark brown cardstock.  My sentiment uses the Thankful Word Die and small words from Autumn Blessings layered over a wide strip of vellum.

Thankful2

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My second card uses the new Bloomin' Bouquet that's in the new SOA Counting Blessings.  Such a gorgeous floral set!  

Bloomin' Bouquet

I've stamped my blooms in fallish colors using Pixie Dust, Flirty Fuchsia, Orange Twist, Tutti Fruitti, and Tiki Torch for all the blooms.  For the leaves, I used both Grass Skirt and Lime Rickey inks all from Catherine Pooler.  

Bloomin' Bouquet2

My florals were layered onto a tag from a new die set in the SOA collection.  The tag was sponged with Tiki Torch ink using the new GeoTrio Stencil.  My tag was layered using foam adhesive onto a white notecard that was scored vertical every 1/4".  To finish, several sparkling clear confetti were added!

Bloomin' Bouquet3


Prizes:

One winner will be chosen at random from each day's comments and announced on AUGUST 17th on Catherine’s blog. The winners will win their box and if they already bought it, they will be issued a Gift Certificate worth $100 towards a future purchase.


Amy Kolling--->me!

Be sure to get on the Wait List for a first chance to purchase this amazing collection as these collections sell out quickly!  Not only do you get a box FULL of amazing stamps and dies, but you’ll get a downloadable PDF Project Guide with tons of projects and tutorials!  Don't forget release day is August 16, 6pm EST!!

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Unknown said...

Oh that Maple Leaf stamp...beautiful!!! Love your projects!

AFTHC said...

Those leaves are incredible.

Unknown said...

I love how colorful the thankful card is.

Unknown said...

Both cards are gorgeous!

NancyLynn said...

I love how bright & colorful they are! Can't wait to play with these!

Unknown said...

Great cards and colors! Loving the new Bloomin' Bouquet set! Can't ever have too many floral stamps in my world! CP inks are awesome!

JazzyH said...

Great cards!

Unknown said...

beautiful cards..love the many thanks with the florals and the tag layering.

Unknown said...

Amy, both cards are fantastic. I like the flowers with the layered look.

Denise said...

I just love the cards that you made, especially the one with the maple leaf stamp, gorgeous.

Unknown said...

Your cards are wonderful. This collection is already making my heart sing!

~amy~ said...

Amy, these are wonderful! Great seeing a fall inspired design and your gorgeous floral one!

Cathy said...

Beautiful. The colors are amazing. I love all of them.

The Bakers said...

Really like your color choices and your cards.

Unknown said...

Beautiful! Such creative minds!

Judy said...

So pretty, the orange and purple combo is stunning.

Unknown said...

Very cute cards. The color combinations are great.

Christy Borfitz said...

Absolutely fantastic cards, Amy! I especially love the colors you chose for the leaves on the thankful card! This SOA is awesome!

Nancy-Anne said...

I'm in love with the maple leaf! I'm from Canada so it really well be a staple for me!

Ingrid said...

Great cards Amy! Love the maple leaf one - so striking! :)

Unknown said...

Oh WOW! Beautiful cards, who wouldn't love receiving one of these in the mail? The colors are amazing...just like Fall. Your floral card is so pretty I just love it.

Unknown said...

Thank you for using the outline of the flower, Catherine mentioned it in her video. I'm definitely purchasing the add on die cut for that. Beautiful color combos for both cards.

goaliemom36 said...

Both cards are amazing. The maple leaf really pops off the page. Love the flowers they are so colorful!

Arianna Barbara said...

Wow! Beautiful cards!!! Colors are simply gorgeous!!!

CADC Blog said...

Love both cards!

Unknown said...

Amy - I love your design style. These cards are fabulous and you've showed off this fun collection very well. I love them both!

Lynn Fletcher said...

Amazing cards, Amy! The first is my favorite, love maple leaves and this is such an amazing card with all the colors you used. Love the scored background on this lovely card with autumn colored flowers. This looks to be a great SOA collection. :)

MelissaF said...

Beautiful cards! Love the color combo of the maple leaves and the soft and pretty florals with the stenciled tag on the card is lovely.

Lindy said...

Wonderful! This stamp of approval looks amazing as usual! Love your cards.

Jo Ann Lovell said...

Leaves and flowers, Oh My! Out of those comes two beautiful cards, love them!

Avra Williams said...

Great cards! Love the maple leaf!

Susan White said...

Beautiful cards Amy!! I love the maple leaf!!

Unknown said...

The way you used the tag is cute and I love the leaf card!

smile greeting cards said...

Both cards are fantastic! I really love that maple leaf! The floral tag card is beautiful! Great stamps and incredible, vibrant inks make a hard to beat combination! Your designs are awesome! Thanks for sharing your creativity!

Unknown said...

Oh these leaves and florals! Be still my heart.

Ebrown said...

Love your cards! Those patterned leaves are amazing. The scored lines on the second card add a nice touch.

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards Amy! I love the selection of colors used on both cards. The floral card just speaks to my heart! Love it! I love that this collection has items perfect for all genders and can be used for cards throughout the year, not just Fall. While the collection is made to go together, it also works so well with other collections and items already in your stash. Can't wait to order mine

Cheryl said...

So awesome - - getting anxious to play!

Unknown said...

Awesome cards! Beautiful colors on both cards. Please enter me in this great drawing. Thank you! Cant wait to get my set to adventure in making many cards with this set.

Kathy Serrahn said...

Awesome looking cards

Judy said...

Your color combos are awesome!

jas41 said...

Love these unique cards. May have to CASE

Trborn said...

Always great use of the collection!

Lisa K said...

Love your leaf card. The colors are so bright with such a neat pattern on the leaf. Your flower card is so pretty! Love the background you created with scoring and the flowers pop!

MaggieB1983 said...

Hi Amy ~ I simply adore the colors you've chosen for the maple leaves in your first card. Fall is my favorite time of year and this card screams fall! Your floral card is gorgeous and the added elements in the background and use of the die make it all pop! Thanks for sharing.
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beth said...

Great cards. Love the scoring.

Colleen said...

Great job Amy! I love those leaves!

Nan0807 said...

Your cards are gorgeous! Love these leaves!

Kevonacrafts said...

Beautiful cards. Love those floral stamps.

luv2stamp2 said...

That leaf card! Oh my goodness. That sold me right there alone!

Unknown said...

Both cards are just awesome. Hard to chose what card I love more. Great job.

BeverlyBL said...

I love all of the details on your floral card. I especially love what the scoring adds. Both cards are great! Thanks.

Sabrina said...

These cards are simply gorgeous!!

Marianne said...

Love those pretty florals.

Jan M said...

Your cards are awesome, I love your card using the tag Amy. So colourful.

Theresa T said...

Great cards! I just can't get enough of that maple leaf and I just love the Bloomin' Bouquet stamp set. So fun!

Melissa said...

Awesome cards, Amy!!! I love all the incredible attention to detail you added to both cards. Gorgeous!!

Unknown said...

I love the leaves!!! Colors you picked are adorable!

Kim Heggins said...

Beautiful cards Amy...love your gorgeous fall leaves!

Aunt Mary said...

these are great cards. really love the design inside the leaf. Great colors and details on both.

Unknown said...

Beautiful! You're cards are stunning

Unknown said...

I really like how clean and crisp your cards look.

Margie said...

Love the cards. Love the 2nd one and the bright colors. Thanks for Sharing.

Unknown said...

Very pretty leafs ,beautiful flower blooms!

Vickie jo said...

Love the maple leaves and the bold florals! Can not wait until I can play with these stamps!

Unknown said...

Love the cards and the CP inks are amazing!

Leanne in Cali said...

Fun and beautiful cards! This is such a great kit and I enjoy your style of card making. Thanks for sharing on the blog hop.

Jodie Ramdas said...

These cards are A-Maze-ing Amy! Thankyou so much for sharing. I can't wait to get my hands on this collection!!

Kara said...

Both cards are ahhhhhhhh-mazing. This box is packed full of gorgeousness!

Shelley, the Crafty Lawyer said...

So many details to look at in the second card! and your spacing is perfect on the first card. They're both so beautiful

momvarden said...

Love to see what everyone is doing with the new set. Beautiful work!

dusteesmom@gmail.com said...

Love the patterned leaves, so fun! Your flower card is sure to put a smile on anyone's face! thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

Love love love your leaf card!

Unknown said...

I love the florals!

Linda Gorman said...

Your cards are amazing!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

Susan Powell said...

Your cards are fantastic! I love the fun colors of the first one and that flower bouquet is gorgeous - love all the detail.

Susan King said...

Absolutely love both cards although I am partial to the leaves so vibrant and I am ready for fall stamping!

Nana Donna said...

Wow your cards are so inspiring. I love how you used the tag and flowers in the second one

Cindy Pryor said...

Yours is the first card I've seen that uses the tag die included in the SOA collection this time. Nice to see what all you can do with that added feature. Beautiful colors!

Unknown said...

I love how you've shown the versatility of this kit with these two cards:).

Nora Noll said...

Oh this kit looks like FUN!! I love both of your cards!! The fall one is just stunning and the flowers over the little polka dot tag-amazing!! GREAT design!!

Jane M said...

I love your cards! Great colors and stamps!

Tinstar said...

Amy that floral card and colours is fabulous- love it.

Holly said...

Wow! I love your cards and your choice of colors! This is a great collection!

Unknown said...

The maple leaf, the die cut flowers. Tough choice...I love them both!

Unknown said...

Love the maple leaf card...makes me think of fall (my favorite time of year)!!!!

claudiamtz said...

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing. I really want this collection :-)

Unknown said...

Those leaves are so cute and make the perfect fall card & those flowers are just gorgeous especially on that polka dot tag

nascargirl58 said...

More beautiful color combinations! Inspiration for me!

Brand6 Duncan said...

I'm usually sad to see fall come because I am such a summer girl, but this SOA has got my excited for the next season. Love your use of colors and arrangements. Gorgeous cards.

ckd said...

live the maple leaf card. thank you

Joni said...

Love this set. I'm going to have to start a go fund me page. Haha.the maple leaves have captured my heart.

Unknown said...

I think the leaves set us my favorite!

Karin W said...

Beautiful cards!

Denise said...

The maple leaves make me wish for fall to get here now.
Great colors.

Unknown said...

Love, love, love that maple leaf stamp.

ThereseAhern said...

Love both cards and the color combinations you used!

Unknown said...

What lovely cards. The colors are fantastic together. Great job.

Ronnie said...

I think this is te best collection so far - your cards are GREAT

Unknown said...

I love the maple leaf card. Colors!

Unknown said...

Your second card is stunning....love it!

Just Me said...

Your cards are so colorful!

Anonymous said...

Love your cards! I am really looking forward to the flowers and leaf stamps in this collection!

coco said...

love the flower card so colourful

Craftychris said...

Fantastic cards! Love the leaves on the first one, they look amazing! xxx

Four11Lady said...

Both cards are absolutely wonderful. Great composition and those colors..........too gorgeous to even find a word to describe how great they look!

Unknown said...

Amy, ❤️ the Card ideas!!

Erm S said...

Love both cards,but really like the scoring on the second one. I never remember to do that and it makes it more elegant.

Wanda R. said...

Amy - I really like both of your cards. The flower tag one is my favorite!!

Jodi said...

Love your cards!

Donna said...

I really enjoyed looking at both of your cards - so gorgeous! I especially liked how you added texture to your second card by scoring - thanks for the technique reminder! :)

Dawn T said...

Two stunning cards Amy. Love the flowers and tag one.

Natalie said...

Awesome cards you created. Love the colors you used for your background.
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Cindersnow555 said...

Beautiful card using the leaf stamps. Can't wait to get my little hands on these stamps!

TerriLynn said...

Such gorgeous cards. Such beautiful colors you used and the new products in this collection just blow me away. I'm also in LOVE with all the Catherine Pooler inks. I can't wait to get this collection.

Unknown said...

And the winner is .... the first one for me. Love the bold colors, the leaf stamp and the thankful die. Put together so well. Second card is nice also, the first one just really caught my eye.

tammejean said...

Love love love those patterned leaves

Unknown said...

Fabulous use of the maple leaves.

DarbyW said...

Love your tag, I am excited we get that die. I love the way you stenciled and stamped the tag.

The Do over said...

I would have never thought to use blue ink for a leaf. I'm surprised but it works

Ware said...

Love the maple leaf card

Joyce Spear said...

Very beautiful cards! I especially like the tag one. The floral set is the biggest surprise to me in this SOA collection, but I'm thrilled to see it!

Unknown said...

The maple leaf stamp is great!

Connie G said...

I just love the colors on your maple leaf card!! Blue!!!! Unexpected. But love.

Caroline Williams said...

So excited for this release!! Beautiful creations

Deb said...

The colors of both cards are beautiful. I am loving the floral set...so many wonderful images.

Unknown said...

Both your cards are very pretty. I especially like the leaf card.

Unknown said...

I like e the Many Thanks card!! I love the layered look of the flowers on it!!

Trina said...

Beautiful cards.

Sue McRae said...

Such fun color choices for the leaf card and I love the vibrant and happy flower card.

Ann Cifaldi said...

Awesome colors and cards! love them!

Pat Benger said...

Amy, love both of your cards. I like the two tone flowers and the layering on the second card. Great fall leaf colors on your first one! Thanks for sharing.

Anne said...

I like all the colors you stamped the maple leaf in.

Unknown said...

Love the variety in the collection. So versatile! Catherine has provided another winning collection

Sherri said...

I like the multi colored leaf card

Unknown said...

I love your use of leaves and flowers on your cards...incredible!

Donna Hawkins said...

Truly stunning cards! This collection is going to be fabulous and I can't wait to see even more designs and creativity that will come with this release.

Unknown said...

I love your cards and color combinations! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

Lorraine Mcneil said...

Amy, its hard to pick which one I love the most!!! Both are just gorgeous. I think the maple leaf stunning, but then I see the other one and I just love it. Thanks so much for sharing.

Sharon Nez said...

Hello Amy! :) When I looked at both your cards...the 1st words that came to mind were (card 1) bold and beautiful...(card 2) soft and pretty!! :) I love how you combined the colors in the 1st card. I wouldn't have thought to put those same colors together, however, it looks beautiful!! I love the detail in the 2nd card too! Both cards are amazing!! Thanks for sharing! :)

Lori said...

Very pretty cards and love the colors!

Joyce Dyck said...

Love your cards! I love the leaves color combo, such a nice mix to give to a guy! I love how the new SOA collection coordinates together with everything. As you've shown beautifully in your second card! I love that striped embossing in the background...it brings everything together!

Unknown said...

Your color choices are so uplifting! Really amazing cards.

Soria said...

Beautiful designs

Kitty said...

OMG the foliage/floral stamps in this collection are amazing! I adore the geometric leaf designs & the bouquet stamps are so diverse! I can't wait to stamp the outline and watercolor the flower image. PLUS, everything coordinates!! Easy peesy for me! Pooler knocks it out if the park....AGAIN!!

Judy said...

love your many thanks card....beautiful thanks for sharing

Sandy said...

Beautiful cards ♥️

Mary Nelson said...

Wow!! Absolutely beautiful cards!! I rewallt love them!!

Unknown said...

The cards are bright, beautiful, and happy! They will brighten any recipient's day and be s joy to make and send'!

Unknown said...

Such pretty cards thanks for sharing

Natasha said...

Such gorgeous cards. The colour combo of that first card is amazing

Kelley H. said...

Thanks for the close up of the second card. I don't want to miss any of the beauty you put into the card.

Patt H. said...

The Maple Leaf card is so pretty & the color combos on both are awesome! Love them both!

Kristine said...

These are beautiful cards. I love the leaf stamp! Thanks for your inspiration!

Shines said...

Usually I am drawn to the floral cards (and yours is pretty) but your leaf motif card is very eye-catching! Love it!

Unknown said...

Love love love the leaves!

liz said...

Those leaves are so cute!

Marilyn said...

I love both cards. I am looking forward to getting these products to play with!

Unknown said...

Beautiful work, love the flowers and leaves. Great job!

Unknown said...

Your cards are lovely. I can hardly wait to get my box.

Unknown said...

Your cards are lovely. I can hardly wait to get my box.

Unknown said...

Your cards are lovely. I can hardly wait to get my box.

Unknown said...

Both cards are beautiful, your colors chioces are amazing

Linda Anderson said...

Wow! Lovely designs on both of these happy cards. A very fun and colorful blog hop! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work.

Nicki said...

The leaf card is amazing. I cannot wait to use the set.

cindybearj said...

Beautiful cards. The maple leaves are so autumnal and the flowers on the other card remind me of fall mums.

Nandini said...

Really love the colors of both the cards. And the blooms are gorgeous!

loceanjo said...

Love both cards. The colour combinations you used are gorgeous!

Tammy H said...

Lovely cards. Can't tell you how much I love the font on that die. Amazing!!

Robin M said...

These are truly spectacular! I really love the colors choices for each.

CindyRomanDaversa said...

Your gorgeous cards really make me want the SOA collection right now! They are gorgeous!

Debbie G. said...

A couple of great cards! Thanks for sharing!

Nana Griffin said...

Both of these are lovely. Great colors on the leaves and your flowers are gorgeous.

Cheryl Jones said...

I really love both of your cards, but the floral one on the tag with white background is stunning. Love your choice of colors. I can't wait to get this collection.

Ashlyn said...

I love the mix of colours on your maple leaf!

Denise F. said...

The maple leaf was perfect for stamping your own patterned paper. I love that you stamped the outline on the flowers.

Ginger G said...

Love that floral set. Your cards are gorgeous.

Unknown said...

What wonderful cards you created! Fabulous kit - so versatile for any occasion

TheWinstonFamily said...

Love the maple leaf cards.

Anonymous said...

They are beautiful cards, bright and cheery.

Chrystyna said...

Great cards! Love the font on the sentiment,just too bad there is no die with that (or is there?). Thanks for sharing with us.

Charity Morris-Chamberlain said...

Very pretty cards! Both are so wonderful but I'm adoring that maple leaf card the most! Loving the patterns and colors!

Unknown said...

Love the fall leaves! Beautiful job !

Barbie said...

Those leaves and the sentiment die are great! Beautiful cards, thanks so much for the inspiration :)

Kim said...

Gorgeous cards!! The more I see the harder it is to wait until I can order the set!!!

Stefanie White said...

Wonderful cards. I really like how you arranged all the elements of card 2!

Unknown said...

Beautiful. Simply beautiful.

Bandon, Oregon said...

Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful Cards... Excited now to order!!! Thanks for Sharing...

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Ohana in Bend said...

i'm loving all the stamp sets, stencils, ink colors, and creations i have seen all night. your cards are beautiful. i love that you can design a fall card and then your next cards reminds me of summer's most beautiful flowers. thank you for inspiring me. i look forward to receiving my SOA (if i get my order in on time)!

Unknown said...

Adore both cards!!! Perfect inspiration!

Kari V. said...

Such beautiful cards! You are so talented! I love the colors on the flowers, and the scored background. This kit looks awesome!!

barbara c said...

Both your cards are pretty and make me think of the seasons summer with the flowers and summer colors...And fall with the maple leaves and colors..Thank you for sharing here..

roxej said...

Nice cards . Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win

Melody said...

Beautiful cards! That maple leaf stamp is great

VW Card said...

The maple leaf is so different,just love it and I adore the thanks card. The colours are amazing and the detail finish it off. Well done.

Unknown said...

Great cards

Unknown said...

Very pretty cards!

Localeyez said...

Love the fresh florals but even more the simply textured background!

Sue said...

LOVE the design of your flower card, the fresh colours and texture background. Thank you for the opportunity to win a prize.

Sarah said...

Awesome card designs! I'm ready to play!

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