The Perfect Reason Stamp of Approval Blog Hop Day 3

Hi everyone and welcome to day 3 of the Stamp of Approval blog hop for the release of the brand new
 The Perfect Reason Collection!
Goes on sale tomorrow, Febuary 8th!!



By now you've hopefully had a chance to follow along on day 1 and day 2 of the blog hop and have had a good look at some fabulous eye candy by our designers  using this gorgeous new 
Stamp of Approval Collection.

Catherine Pooler  and her designers have really outdone themselves creating this very unique collection of stamps and dies that is so appropriately named The Perfect Reason.  We like to think every reason is The Perfect Reason to make a card, right?   Well this box is loaded with all the inspiration you'll need including 4 stamp sets, 3 die sets and a stencil that were specifically created to work together and compliment each other perfectly.  You'll also receive a PDF Project Guide with tons of card inspiration from the Stamp of Approval designers.  This Project Guide provides photos and step by step instructions on how to make some of the beautiful cards you've seen on the hop and more!


Just a reminder:   these boxes sell out really quick so you need to make sure you're on the email list <----HERE!  Catherine will email you tomorrow morning,  as soon as the collection goes on sale.  The items in this box won't be available for individual purchase for many months so this will be your only opportunity to get them early and I wouldn't want you to miss out on all of this fun!

Here are a few cards I made using this wonderful collection.

First up, this gorgeous peacock from the Paisley Peacock stamp and die set.  Have you ever seen anything like it?  This stamp set is so fun!  You can give him a short tail or do like I did here and stamp a fun pattern full of color using inks from  Catherine Pooler Designs.    I also added my favorite sentiment in this collection "I don't need a reason"  from The Perfect Reason stamp set. Along the side of this card I colored and embossed a strip of paper using the Mod Squared Stencil and Something Borrowed ink from Catherine Pooler Designs.

Using The Perfect Reason stamp and die sets I made the next card by creating a vine of those pretty little bell flowers.  These flowers are so whimsical and I've seen them used many different ways just in this blog hop.  This large sentiment is from the You Did It stamp set.  I also stamped a black diamond border stamp up the side using the Everyday Mod stamp set.

Here's a better look at that pretty diamond Everyday Mod border stamp stamped in Tutti Frutti ink from Catherine Pooler Designs.  I used a couple more flowers from The Perfect Reason floral stamp set and coordinating dies to make a pretty bouquet.

For my last card I created a background out of a small border stamp from the Everyday Mod stamp set.  This stamp has three circles but stamps so nicely across a card front.  It's easy to line up and really makes a lovely pattern.  Here I went with a gradient color pattern using Tiara, Tiki Torch, Tutti Frutti and Rockin Red inks by Catherine Pooler Designs.  The adorable little sentiment is from the You Did It stamp set and I topped it off with some cute tiny flowers from  The Perfect Reason stamp set.

OK, you know the drill! 
Leave a comment here in my comments section before you leave for your chance to WIN!!  Catherine Pooler is giving away one of these awesome Stamp of Approval  boxes each day of the blog hop  so the more blogs you comment on the better your chances are of winning.  You have until 9AM on  February 9th to enter your comments.

The THREE WINNERS will be announced February 9th on Catherine Pooler's blog.  Don't delay ordering your box though.  If you are chosen as a winner and you already have a box on the way,  Catherine will refund your money. 

Leave your comment and then hop on over to Lydia's blog!

Catherine Pooler

Lisa Harrolle <----you are here

Lydia Evans <----go here next!

Chrissie Tobas

Ingrid Blackburn 

Taheerah Atchia 

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Stamping!

CAS-ual Fridays The Challenge - Music to My Ears!

It's The Challenge time again over at CAS-ual Fridays!  This week is Music to My Ears!  The Challenge is to make a card that is music to our eyes!

For my card this week I used the following accessories, stamps and dies from CAS-ual Fridays:

Love Notes and Treble Clef

      


Sistahood Sparkle *Limited Edition*




I stamped the background of  this 4.25 x 4.25 square card using the Love Notes stamp set.  A light shade of pewter on white and a tone on tone affect using Razzle Berry cardstock and Party Dress pink ink.  I absolutely love the shape and size of this Treble Clef Fri-Die.  The little heart on the bottom tail is the perfect touch for this Valentine card that I made for my niece.

For this card I also used:
Ink:  midnight, party dress (Catherine Pooler Designs), crystal pewter (The Ton), clear emboss (Versamark).
Paper:  Razzle Berry (My Favorite Things), black (Simon Says Stamp), Premium White 100 lb cardstock (Catherine Pooler Designs).
Accessories: super fine white embossing powder (WOW!), bakers twine, fun foam.


To add some sparkle  I used these little sequins from the Sistahood Sparkle pack by Pretty Pink Posh and offered for a limited time in the CAS-ual Fridays store.  Quick, grab a package while supplies last for only $3.99!

I hope you'll play along with us for your chance to win!

All you have to do is make your own card full of music,  then link it up over on the 

CAS-ual Fridays The Challenge blog by February 7th ----------->HERE<--------------

I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Have a great weekend and happy stamping!

Watercolor Morning Glories -The Ton

Hi everyone!   Last Friday I posted some cards along with the blog hop list for The Ton's 2017 Anniversary Release Blog Hop.  Well today I've been watercoloring  and I just wanted to share a couple more cards with you, using this gorgeous Morning Glory Border Cling Background stamp.  What a fun stamp to watercolor!

First I stamped and embossed the image with white embossing powder on Canson 140 lb watercolor paper.  Then, using Zig Kuretake real brush watercolor markers I added color to the inside edges of the flowers and leaves.  I spritzed with water and watched the magic as the ink blended together.  After the flowers dried I added a line of blue all along the around the outside edges of the flowers and leaves.  Then again, I lightly spritzed with water to watch it blend out.  This whole technique was super easy and results in bright, gorgeous colored florals.

After the water coloring was completely dry I embossed the sentiment in black and then embossed over the top of the sentiment with clear embossing powder.  This next card I did the same way using different shades of water color.  I also used silver embossing powder instead of white which gives it softer, more elegant look.

Since my friends like to display their cards I thought I would try adding a sheet of magnetic paper to the inside of the front of the card.

This way they can take their card out of the envelope and pop it right up on their refrigerator for a little dose of encouragement every day. 

There's still time to get your comments in for your chance to win some $$$ to spend at The Ton online store.  All of the blog hop comments are open until 11:59 pm eastern time tonight.  
Hurry and head on over to The Ton and start the hop ----->click HERE<-----.   Follow the list to every stop and be sure to leave your comments along the way because every comment is an entry to win!

Happy 6th Birthday StampNation!

Did you know there's a party going on over at StampNation?  We're celebrating StampNation's 6th birthday with 8 days of fun filled challenges, video tutorials  and loads of prizes from these awesome sponsors:

  

As a member of the StampNation Dream Team I've been having a blast following along and seeing all the wonderful challenge entries being submitted by our talented members.  They are so inspiring that I decided to hit my craft room this weekend and join in on the fun.  Here are just a few of my party creations.

If you want to see more and play along there's still time to join the party by joining StampNation!  Our challenges are always open and entries for these awesome prizes will be accepted through the end of January.  

 Here's a sneak peek into more Birthday Bash fun from the Dream Team designers.

Have a great day and Happy Stamping!

The Ton's 2017 Anniversary Release Blog Hop

Hi everyone and welcome to The Ton's 2017 Anniversary Blog Hop!
I'm so excited to be invited back to celebrate with Effie and her talented crew and to be showcasing some gorgeous brand new stamps that were released this week.  Can you believe there are 26 new stamp sets available now?   That's just a crazy amount of goodness!!  That's why you really have to make sure you stop by every blog on the hop list (below) because if you don't you might miss some of the awesomeness that the designers have been working on.

And of course, what would a hop be without prizes?  I'll fill you in at the end of this post on how you can WIN some $$$$$ to put toward your next shopping trip at The Ton!

First....we have some beautiful red Thoughtful Poppies.

For this card I used copic markers to color this vibrant red.  I am just stunned by the depth of these flowers.  They almost look like you can reach out and pick one.  This set also comes with three beautiful sentiments and this one is my favorite!

The depth is not lost using Prismacolor pencils either.  Here you can see how delicate and detailed the lines are in this stamp.  It fills the front of  an A2 size card beautifully with just enough room around the edges to add some stenciled polkadots and Minor Stripes for fun.

Poppies aren't the only gorgeous flowers in this new release.  Take a look at this pretty purple
Morning Glory Border Cling Background....

Using Copic markers on this smooth bright white cardstock really makes these morning glories say  "HELLO!"

Sending a little Brushed Love along with some watercolored morning glories is what I have planned for this Valentine's Day.  Here I easily masked off part of the Morning Glory Border Cling Background , creating lots of room to add some white, heat embossed LOVE!

Are you ready to see some more?  

Here's a list of all the stops on the blog hop today.  Next up is my friend Laura Jane Head.  

But WAIT!  Be sure to leave your comment below because The Ton is giving out some awesome prizes!  

There are 5....yes I said it  "FIVE" gift certificates up for grabs:  

One $75.00, Two $50.00 and Two $25.00!   

You have thru Monday, January 16th to leave a comment on all of these blogs for more chances to WIN!  

Good luck and Happy Stamping! 

The Ton

Amy Tsuruta

Mayline Jung

Janette Kause

Emily Midgett  

Laurel Beard  

Eunji Jung

Chris Dayton  

Vera Yates

Lisa Harrolle <---you are here. 

LauraJane Head  <---Go here next!!

Amy Kolling  

Isha Gupta 

Jenny Lee Yamasaki 

Justine Hovey 

TaeEun Yoo 

Taheerah Atchia  

Stephanie Klauck

CAS-ual Fridays The Challenge - Everything Turns to Gold

It's The Challenge time again over at CAS-ual Fridays!  This week Everything Turns to Gold!   
 The challenge is to make a golden card.

For my card this week I used the following stamps and dies from CAS-ual Fridays:

Mwah, Calling All Sistahs, Casual Tree Fri-dies, and Fun-Fetti Fri-dies.


     


To add gold to my card today I swiped a Delicata Gold Glitz ink pad across the white cardstock to create a faux wood background.  Then I diecut 7 branches from gold sparkle cardstock using the  
Casual Trees die and a little heart from the Fun-Fetti die.  

For this card I also used the following supplies:
Ink: golden glitz (Delicata), clear emboss (Versamark).
Paper: gold sparkle cardstock (My Favorite Things), white 140 lb cardstock (Neenah).
Accessories: gold embossing powder (Ranger), natural twine.


I heat embossed this large sentiment in gold embossing powder using words from two different stamp sets,
 Mwah and Calling All Sistahs.

I hope you'll play along with us for your chance to win!

All you have to do is make your own card of gold,  then link it up over on the 

CAS-ual Fridays The Challenge blog by January 24th ----------->HERE<--------------

I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Have a great weekend and happy stamping!

Catherine Pooler Ink - Party Collection Release - Blog Hop

They're here!  They're here!   Catherine Pooler Inks are on sale today and what better way to celebrate than with a blog hop and a giveaway!  I know you all have been biting at the bit to get your hands on these fabulous new ink colors and Catherine has been teasing the heck out of you for the last week.  How did you  like that little game she was playing with us?  Every day over on facebook she revealed a new ink color and challenged us to guess the names. What a blast!

Well the wait is over and the inks are now in stock over at Catherine Pooler Designs online store!  Woohoo! 

Follow my link and there's a special 15% discount for all first time shoppers!

But before you head over that way I'd like to show you a few cards that I made using these wonderful inks.  First I have to tell you how much I absolutely love these inks.  They stamp so crisp and clean and the vibrancy is just gorgeous on each and every one of them.  I love them all so much I can't even pick a favorite.  Seriously, they are all wonderful and have found a permanent home in my craft room.

For my first card I tried to squeeze on as many of the new colors as I could to show you how wonderful they work together.
Look closely and you'll see Tiki Torch, Lime Rickey, Party Dress and Aquatini, topped off with some Midnight black.

 For this card I also used the following supplies from Catherine Pooler Designs store:
Stamps: Fill In The Blanks, Lovely Flowers, Geobuilders.
Paper: Premium White 100 lb Cardstock.

For my next card I wanted to show you how wonderful these colors blend together by using  
Tiara, Tiki Torch, Tutti Frutti, Party Dress and using Midnight black as a bold accent.

 For this card I also used the following supplies from Catherine Pooler Designs store:
Stamps: Butterfly Notes, Spot On.
Paper: Premium White 100 lb cardstock.

For my next card I did some second generation stamping to achieve two beautiful shades of pink for the flowers using  
Party Dress.  I also used Tiara, Lime Rickey and Midnight black.

 For this card I also used the following supplies from Catherine Pooler Designs store:
Stamps: Lovely Flowers, Geo Builders, Still Smiling.
Paper: Premium White 100 lb cardstock.

Wait a minute.......we shouldn't forget what I consider two of the prettiest, most vibrant colors in this collection......  
Flirty Fuchsia and that amazing Something Borrowed!  Yes these two colors along with Midnight black can steal the show on any card!

 For this card I also used the following supplies from Catherine Pooler Designs store:
Stamps: Holiday Mittens, Still Smiling, Bring on the Snowflakes, Holiday Magic.
Paper: Premium White 100 lb cardstock
Accessories: Holiday Mittens Dies.

Well, those are my cards for the day.  Since this is the last stop on the hop, I just want to remind you all to scroll down and leave a comment here for one more chance to win one of  
two $25 gift certificates for Catherine Pooler Design's online store.

 

If you're just starting here at my blog,  I've posted the entire list of links below so that you can go back and start at the beginning of the blog hop.  Be sure to leave a comment at each stop along the way because that will increase your chances to win.  Plus you'll get a chance see some more amazing design team projects using these beautiful inks.   Catherine Pooler will be drawing the names of the winners at 6pm on Thursday so be sure to visit her blog to see if you won!

Catherine Pooler<-----Start here!

Laurel Beard

Chrissie Tobas

Heather North

Taheerah Atchia

Kristie Goulet

Deepti Stephens

Lydia Evans

Ingrid Blackburn

Allison Cope

Melissa Miller

Kelly Griglione

Maureen Merritt

Lisa Harrolle <----you are here 


Happy 6th Birthday StampNation!!
 For all of my peeps over at StampNation, keep your eyes peeled for more great cards from the design team using these beautiful inks.  Our 6th Birthday Bash celebration starts tomorrow with a whole week full of fun challenges and amazing prizes!!  Catherine Pooler also has a free gift for StampNation members who place an order this week so be sure to check her postings over there before you go shopping!
If you're not a member yet, this is the perfect time to join!  Stop on over to StampNation and join the party!!

Happy Hopping and Happy Stamping! 

CAS-ual Fridays The Challenge - Celebrations

It's The Challenge time again over at CAS-ual Fridays!  This is a week for Celebrations!  The challenge is to make a card to celebrate anything you wish!

For my card this week I used the following stamps and dies from CAS-ual Fridays:

Shenanigans, Thanks and Funky Round Tag

 

For this challenge I decided to make a card that could be used to celebrate just about anything.   I like to keep a few cards on hand in case an occasion pops up and I need a quick card.  I can add any sentiment to the inside that says happy birthday, happy anniversary or even happy new year!

The focal point of this card is the extra large, bold sentiment embossed in white.  I pulled out the distress inks and did some emboss resist blending in some bright, cheerful distress ink  colors.  Then I cut the blended panel into three sections to add more emphasis to the sentiment.

For this card I also used:   Ink: spiced marmalade, ripe persimmon, mustard seed, twisted citron (Ranger Distress Inks), clear emboss (Versamark).   Paper: silver sparkle cardstock (My Favorite Things), white 110 lb cardstock (Catherine Pooler Designs).   Accessories: Falling Snow Stencil (Simon Says Stamp), white embossing powder (WOW!), fun foam.

I raised the center panel up using a piece of fun foam then tucked a sparkly diecut accent up under it for some fun dimension.

I hope you'll play along with us for your chance to win!

All you have to do is make your own card celebrating whatever fun event you wish to celebrate,  then link it up over on the 

CAS-ual Fridays The Challenge blog by January 10th ----------->HERE<--------------

I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Have a great weekend and happy stamping!