Love is in the Air….you can hear Tom Jones…can’t ya?!! Okay, I kind of dated myself with that….Are you ready??? To say I have been waiting for this day is an understatement! It’s finally here – Blog Hop Day One has begun!! You’re probably arriving from my good buddy Ardyth’s blog – I’ve been SUCH a fan of hers for literally YEARS! She always blows me away…
So what do you think of when you hear the phrase Love is in the Air – besides Tom Jones…lol!?!! I think pinks, reds, candy hearts with cute little messages, balloons and of course love. Well, if that’s what you think that’s all Catherine Pooler has to show you in her brand new Stamp of Approval collection – get ready to be surprised! This collection is SO much more than valentines.
Stamp of Approval collections are carefully designed to go together to create amazing cards, 3D projects and so much more. You can use the stamps, dies and other products by themselves or together for some amazing creations. Don’t just take my word for it, see for yourself throughout the hop!
Everyone has their own process to crafting. For me, I always love to sketch before beginning. I spread my products out and sketch project after project – then I sit down at my stamp table and get to work. I find it’s SO much easier when I have a starting point. One of the perks to getting this collection vs. waiting th 6-9 months for when they’re available in the shop individually – you get a project packed PDF! For FREE! Yup, you read that right. Starting point. You can’t go wrong.
Stamp of Approval: Love is in the Air
If you’re not on the Stamp of Approval Waitlist – what are you waiting for? StampNation members get the SOA link to purchase first the night before and the Waitlist gets it at 9 am the very next morning…if there are any left…lol. And then if THAT doesn’t sell out (don’t laugh, it has before – in just a few hours!) then it’ll go live to the public at 6 pm EST. So did I mention get on the Waitlist?
So what was the very first project I created? Right here…are you ready???? Let’s go…
Project One – Love You
Hands down – there was one sketch that I just HAD to create for you. When I first saw Lisa Kirkbride illustrate this set, I knew it would be a hit! Being that I too have the wanderlust bug (wanna see a photo of my first passport? – hint – I’m 2!) and these symbols have so much meaning for me.
But beyond that – they have this graphic quality to them that just make them literally LEAP right off the page…just like this:
And paired with the Bon Voyage Accoutrements Dies (add-on) you can pop up that compass just like I did in a different color. And how about those awesome border stamps. Of course – you have to use the BRAND NEW Catherine Pooler long rectangle block for those border stamps (available with the SOA first). That wonky border that Shawna drew is my all time favorite stamp in the whole collection – I literally can’t stop using it…lol.
And those sentiments from the World Awaits Stamp Set – I’m absolutely in love with those hand lettered sentiments. Don’t they pair up just perfectly with the You from the Bon Voyage Stamp Set in the Love is in the Air Collection!
Project Two – Hang On
Have you ever wanted a sentiment, but your set just doesn’t have it? Why not create your own? The Love Awaits Stamp Set is SO loaded with sentiments, I was able to find just the right sentiment for this super fun project.
Okay – I have to admit, the idea for this project is not my complete own. Shawna Clingerman sketched out a string of banners hanging from a cloud to a hot air balloon, and I just HAD to make that sketch a reality…lol. So this one is for you Shawna!! Little did she know – I’d turn her hand lettered word Change into hang too! 😉
Coupled with the awesome stamp set by Lisa Kirkbride which has the word Gonna – the word On was right there. I love it when that happens!
Did you notice that SUPER cool Postage stamp die border in white? I think one of my absolute favorite products from this collection is the alternating Postage/Stitched Rectangle Dies. I love that you don’t have to buy two sets of dies – there they are – together in one! And perfect with each other, just as on this card.
Lightly sponge a background on watercolor paper, you don’t even have to be exact. I left huge parts of white showing – doubled as clouds. Now my ink blending was light, so it’s hard to see, but trust me it’s there!
String those super cute banner dies from some thread and you have something special. For a fun effect, try doing the wrinkle free technique and then cut them out. Oh…did I mention there is a Mystery Ink in this collection too? Did I not tell you about that? You won’t be disappointed – and don’t wait…it won’t be released in the shop for some time!!
You’re dying to know to know the color aren’t you? It’s fun, and will fit right in with your collection of Catherine Pooler inks! Not to worry – there’s a refill available as an add-on for lots of stamping in months to come.
Now it’s time to get seriously inspired!! To say these ladies are going to wow you is a HUGE understatement. If you’re joining here first – click right on to the next stop – Ilina Crouse. Ilina is SO unbelievably talented – I’m a HUGE fan, and you will be too. And then hop on to Susan and everyone else. Be sure to leave comments along the Love is in the Air blog hop. Catherine is giving away a collection each day – winner’s revealed on Catherine’s blog on the 10th. And if you’ve already purchased – you’ll get a Gift Card for $100 to use anytime you want in the shop or for the next SOA!!!
Have fun…
- Catherine Pooler
- Justine Hovey
- Kristie Goulet
- Karen Baker
- Ardyth Percy-Robb
- Ingrid Blackburn <–You’re Here!!
- Ilina Crouse <– Head here Next!
- Susan Powell
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About Ingrid Blackburn
Love both cards! Can’t wait to see what else is in this kit!
Wonderful cards! Both are great designs for a masculin card!
So pretty – love the colors.
Very nice cards, I’m loving this collection – can’t wait to play with it.S
SQUEAL!! LOVING LOVING LOVING the Looks of the New Kit, and your AMAZING Inspiration!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and for the chances to WIN!! Have a FABULOUS Release Week!! =)
Lovely cards. I like how the SOA releases their product all coordinated and this plans so you aren’t stumped.. such a great idea. I hope I might be able to get a kit!
Awesome cards! I especially love your first card!!
Awesome cards, Ingrid. I really like reading your post to go along with the images. How cool that you’ve had a passport since age 2! The new collection really is great for travelers. I love the wonky border, how you popped up the center of that compass, and that you get the postage and rectangle die cuts together. Awesomeness all around. Love SOA week!
Awww!!! Adorable cards!!!
Awesome cards made with awesome products
What beautiful cards. I love it when an idea just grabs you and it all works, and that compass idea was definitely a great one! And while it’s still Tom Jones, “Love is in the Air” makes me think of that end scene of “Strictly Ballroom” which I have not seen in ages and may now have to go watch. Gee darn.
Hi Ingrid, as always I pop in here and learn something. I saw a picture of that compass card and couldn’t work out how you did it. Then I read it was as simple as die cutting in a different colour. I love that border stamp too and I have a million ideas for using it! I LOVE that “Hang on” card! I would never have seen that sentiment inside the other sentiment stamps. That’s amazing and you have me searching through my stamps seeing if I can make new sentiments already. Lol. Can’t wait to play with the new SOA.
Great one layer cards…love the compass rose!
Your cards are beautiful and simplistic
Very cute cards! Love the one with all the “ compasses”. That
Show love in. Every direction!!
I’m all set for adventure after looking at the lovely pair of cards you’ve shared today! This release is a truly versatile mix of products.
Can’t pick a favorite SOA. This one is lovely
Ingrid …… you had me at “wonky” …… LOL Such great cards. I know you will always knock our socks off and these are no exception. Love your style and how you see different ways to use a set. Thank you.
I love both your cards. I especially appreciate the reminder that stamps can be used multiple ways. This collection will be so fun!
Love these cards! So cute!
Enjoyed your cards and inspiration today! Thanks for sharing!
Holy cow Ingrid your cards are amazing. I so love how you did the 2 color compass on your first card. I can’t wait to find out what the new mystery color is maybe “Aren’t you Mauvelous” lol
Just love all of those compasses. And your creativity with the sentiment. I always have trouble when they don’t say exactly the right thing!
Awesome cards cannot wait to get this SOA box!
Cute Cards! Especially like the “hang on” one.
I will “hang on” to see if I win!!!
Simple and subtle! Great cards!
Love your cards!
Love your cards!
Nice stamp collection.
Gorgeous cards! Especially love the blue & yellow “love you”
Very pretty cards, tfs
Thank you for the inspiration!!
I am getting more and more excited jumping from blog to blog! Your cards are so cute! I can’t wait to start creating.
Cute ideas! Thanks for the inspiration!
I like both of your cards. Very original!
As always your cards are creative and inspiring. Thanks
Lovely! Am SN member
Pretty cards , especially the first one 😊
Great cards, your designs just jump out at you, both are so full of fantastic detail, the colours are very bright, but where is your picture from the first passport, sure you could of squeezed it in the photo ?
Very cool cards. Love the designs of travel
So wonderful when stamp sets can be used for a variety of occasions.
Your cards a so cute just love how easy to make them. Good job
These Catherine Pooler sets keep getting better & better! Really like your postage stamp cards.
I’m crazy about a mariners compass. My sister is a ship captain and your card would be perfect for her. 🙂 I love your cards and the color combinations you use. Thank you for sharing.
How cool is it that your sister’s a ship captain?!!! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Love both cards, but I am always looking for ideas for masculine cards and I think the first one fits that bill perfectly!
Love your ideas, thanks for sharing.
Great cards and ideas! I am loving this new SOA collection!! Thanks for sharing with us.
Where do I start. Great projects. I loved the blue and orange on the first card and accoutrements touch. Nicely done. Thanks for the information re the paired die cuts, I think those are the most awesome part of the whole thing. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
Your use of colors and stamps in the first card was very creative.
I am a SN member.
Super cute cards and great colour combo on the compass card. Thanks for sharing
Beautiful cards! This is such a great set very versatile not just for valentines.
These stamps would be great for making masculine cards. I too am a Stampnation member.
Love the little pops of colour, both are great cards. Also “I’m a Stamp Junkie and I think the new color is….. hot pink”.
Great cards, especially the first one.
I love the compass rose it would go great with the map of the world.
Love the color combination on the first one.
My husband LOVES Hot air balloons! I am definitely going to make him a Valentine card with this SOA set! Thanks for your inspiration!
sweet cards – love the designs:)
L O V E !!!
I always love how well thought out these SOA collections are with the little extras, such as the needle on the compass. You also did a great job on coining your own sentiment, Ingrid!
I’m an SN member.
That’s a wonderful set of Valentine’s cards !
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What a great way to use the sentiments. Perfect designs!
I absolutely could not agree with you more about her ink pads. And your nautical love card is adorable. Great design. Happy New Year!
soft and simple
Hang on! What a fun way to say it. Great card.
Very cute cards – love the “hang on” – such a versatile stamp set
I’m a SN member and loving all the possibilities with this collection. Thanks for sharing your idea about using portions of words to create new sentiments. Very inspiring.
Beautiful cards! I love this collection
The layered stamp using the same stamp in repetition but having one a contrasting color and then part of it the same color. Wow! What an eye catcher!
These are lovely cards! I am enjoying your use of these stamps! Excited for them to open up to purchase too!!!
I love the cardinal points spelling out L.O.V.E and your design putting one in a different color!
Love the cards! They can be used as masculine cards so easily as well as for just fun nautical looks! Great job!
Beautiful cards, love your color combos! Such an amazing collection in this SOA box!
Your cards are great. Thanks. I also like that I can comment without dealing with Google since I have no idea what I am doing with that. For your comments all I have to do is to put my name and email address and my comment. Your space is the first I could comment on since I am not very good with the computer.
It is always so enjoyable to see the different takes and inspiration each of you lovely talented ladies have to share with us! Creative as always – thank you for sharing. God bless you. Diana O emichaels12@hotmail.com
Ingrid, both of your cards are super fabulous.
I love each design that show case the new stamp set and dies.
The colors are perfect choices too.
Thank you for the inspirtations!
I love your color combinations! The first card in your post is especially striking. Anyone would be glad to receive these cards. Thank you for inspiring me!
I’m a SN member and I’m excited to get the stamp sets with matching dies. I love making things dimensional and the dies help with that soooo much.
The directional stamp is great for manly cards!
I like your cards. You give me ideas that I would not have thought of. Thanks.
Great cards. Like your take on the stamps in this very versatile kit.
I love it when that happens, too, Ingrid!
love love love that nautical themed card, so stylish!
I am a StampNation member, and like I mentioned on a previous Blog, I love hot air balloons, but both your cards are wonderful!!! -Stacy
Great cards. I love the nautical looking one. I’m a SN member
Those are grt cards. I thinks they could be masculine. Thanks
Hi Anita!!! Thanks. 🙂
So cute cards! I love that compass!
Such great designs. Love, love, love 🙂 And yes, I can’t wait to see the new colour 🙂
So cute and I love the idea of a new ink color! The cards are amazing as always:)
NIce look with just purple and orange.
Stamp nation member here and I’m loving every card that has been made with this set..such adorable cards
So many choices with this set! Very versatile and could keep me very busy!
Ingrid,
As usual you are amazingly amazing. Thanks for the inspiration.
Such fun cards. I love how the compasses are positioned so they spell love in both directions.
AMAZING cards Ingrid. It seems to be a wonderful collection.
I love what you did with that compass!
Such pretty samples! I am a stamp junkie and want to try Catherine pooler inks.
Great cards Ingrid! I love the compass background, and the colors you used. Looking forward to using these new products. You always are so inspiring and think outside of the box.
Awe, thanks chickie! You’re going to have SO much fun with this. 🙂
Love your cards! I have a few friends who I’d send the ‘hang on’ card to….
As a SN member, you know I love your work. I love the compass on the first card. I think this is going to be a fun SOA box.
WOW! Adorable cards and I love the sentiments. Great job!
i love these cards! sometimes you just need to tell someone to hang on!
thanks
I dont know if this is a second comment. I tried to comment but it wants a website. I do not have one. But if this one post just wanted to say I love your cards
Beautiful cards, thank you. cant wait to see the whole kit
Love your cards…so much fun!! This collection looks amazing!
I am loving the wonky border stamp SO much! And the “hang on” sentiment is such fun! It gets your imagination revved up thinking of cards to make utilizing it. Thanks for sharing your designs with us all!
Love the background made with the
compasses. The hot air balloon is
fun. thanks for sharing.
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Great Masculine cards! Love the colors!
Great Masculine cards! I will have to try that look!
Wow, your cards are stunning! I especially love the first one with the compass in those colors!!
Love these ideas and these stamps!
Wow! I m in love with the colors on your first card. I’m a SN memeber
I always struggle with more masculine cards, but I love the blue and orange combo.
I love the postage stamp dies too. And all Cahterine’s colors. Yes, I wonder what the new one is. She does have catchy names! 🙂
What sweet cards! That little heart banner is darling!
Great cards, Ingrid! I love the postage stamp dies …..but most of all I’m really excited about that new mystery ink color! SQUEAL!
Neat use of the compass. I wouldn’t have thought of it.
Love that compass stamp! Great for masculine cards!
Awesome cards. Thanks for sharing…
I’m always inspired by your creativity, Ingrid! Thanks for the tips to help us be better stampers!
Lovely cards such creativity’s within this little team live your designs
I love how you show how versatile these stamps are! Great cards!
Great cards! Glad to know others cut up their stamps to be exactly what they want!
You have just opened up a world of possibilities with your Hang On card! I would have never, ever thought of that! Brilliant!
Love your cards can’t wait to see the new color
Very cute. Love the compass…would work well for a mens card.
Such creative uses of these sets! Love them!
Love the cards, and the suggestion on how to create your own sentiment when it’s not available. Way to go!
Love the cards, and the suggestion for making your own sentiment when it’s not available! Way to go! Love it!!!
Love love your creations. I don’t think I could pick between the 2. I love them both.
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How cleaver to see other words within the sentiments!
Love is in the cards! Well done! Simple but impactful!
Love your cards. So creative and inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
Love both of these! Great colors. <3
Cute cards! I’m a Stamp Junkie and just can’t get enough!
love your interpretation of this collection Ingrid.
I have been a member for over two years… bought the first SOA box and loved it!!
These cards are very sweet….love them!
Simple, but so effective. Love your cards Ingrid!!
Great cards! My favorite is the Love YOU card.
Awesome cards thank you Dxx
Love the use of that compass stamp. Can’t wait to try it!
Love these cards. Like the travel set!
I’m a stamp junkie and I hope the new ink color is gold!
The compass card is perfect and the images do jump right off the page. I like this one best; I guess the design and colors just speak to me. Thanks.
Love that compass Stamp in two ink colors!
Ooh my goodness… Tom Jones is singing love is in the air… in my noggin…I love it!!!
LOVE IS IN THE AIR and on card stock!♡!
Great cards. Love being a StampNation member. I love the Stamp of Approval collections because everything in it works so well together you don’t have to think about it. The cards practically make themselves. Hard to choose a favorite product but I’m leaning really hard in the direction of those postage stamp dies.
Terrilynn
Beautiful cards Ingrid! ☺ My favorite, though, is the ‘Love You’ card! The colors you used on this are beautiful! And I love that mariner design! Thanks for sharing!! ☺
Love the cards..that compass is awesome! SOA collections are always WOWZA!
Love the whimsical look of your cards.
Ingrid your cards are gorgeous and inspiring, as always. I’m loving that compass stamp.
I love your cards. The compass card is so creative and I like the color combo. Plus I am never going to look at a word stamp the same again!
I really like the cards. I am a SN member.
Love your cards! TFS!
just discovered your products, they seems to be really fun to use. Thanks for the chance to win.
Amazing design concepts, love the open ended creativity that is so inspiring….I am new to stamping and am looking forward to letting my inner creativity blossom…….
I 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 been able to make the focal compass with contrasting colours.
I am in LOVE with the compass! Such a cute card. Nice cards!!
I just love everything about the Love You card…the color scheme is awesome! Stamp Nation Member 🙂
Always want to skip straight to you but everyone is doing a spectacular job! I’m a Stamp Nation member. I especially love your creativity with sentiments!
Adorable cards, Ingrid! This SOA is so fun!
Oh those border stamps are such fun! Your cards are lovely too.
I love the colors on the Love you card
Very creative and of course….sooo adorable!!!
Clever to see cHANGe in that for inspiration!
Gorgeous cards, Ingrid! Super fab SOA kit! Can’t wait to get it! Happy New Year!
Hey there chickie! Thanks…I can’t wait for you to play with it! 🙂
Great cards. I like the popped up compass on the first one.
Love your cards!
Amazing cards! I really love the compass love card. WOW
Hang on is my favorite, but both are great. Top card is great for men, which is always a challenge for me!
Love your cards and the colours you used, just so cute!
This is such an amazing blog hop. Love the cards that you created, Ingrid!
The balloon! ❤ so cute! Can’t wait!
Both cards are great but I really like how you used the love compass image to make a graphic pattern.
I’m loving this kit more and more. Love your cards.
Love your sideways ingenuity! So clever!
Love both your cards, especially how graphic the love compass is. Thanks for sharing.
I love your cards! Never think to just use two colors of ink. Thanks for sharing!
Such nice cards! I can’t wait to play with this kit, too 🙂
So many great ideas I can’t wait to start. As a new SN member I can’t wait to get my SOA and to get started. Feel like I am bursting with ideas!!! Thanks again for getting my creative juices going.
I love your cards. I really like the first card with the compass. It would make a great masculine card!
That compass card!!
Wow! Those compasses are so cool. Great cards.
Terrific cards Ingrid. Love the colors on the first one for a guy card,but I might change out the border to add a blue airmail stripe on top of the orange stripe. Your second card reminds me of a game I used to play with my kids: finding new words inside of other words. Great way to stretch your stamps! Thanks.
Love the compass card. All are fantastic. Love the postage stamp die.
Love your cards Ingrid
Blue and yellow combo is awesome and we could all use a reminder to hang on sometimes! Both great cards!
Thank you for sharing your talent. Your cards are so pretty. Your style is so nice.
So cute! That banner die.. and hot air balloon is so stinkin’ adorable. Can’t wait to play around with them.
Ingrid, as always, your cards are terrific. I love the blue and yellow (one of my favorite color combinations) on the first card, and how you made it a L O V E card.
Hi! I’m a Stamp Junkie! I wanted to say that I really like your cards. Your style is awesome. Thank you for sharing!
Love the use of the compass stamp
So glad to finally see your creative side…very fun! It’s amazing how everyone does something so different with the stamps, shows the versatility of the sets.
Loved the discussion and your work.
Ingrid, as always, your cards are terrific. I love the blue and yellow on the first card, and how you made it a L O V E card.
soooo very cute…winning this would be the greatest start to a New Year!
Patricia
the PaperTemptress
Haven’t finished the blog hop yet and so many great ideas! Can’t wait to “copy” and play!! Thanks for the inspiration.
I’m here Ingrid, to say that, besides loving your cards, I’m a STAMP JUNKIE and I think the new color is Fruit Punch
Samantha Jackson-Houp aka Sammibug aka Sammi
Ingrid, you never disappoint. The orange & blue on the first card are so striking & the second card is soft & quiet. Some days we need to be reminded to hang on, don’t we?
Ingrid, you never disappoint! I adore your first card and it’s my favorite of the blog hop so far. You are a treasure to Catherine and l know she appreciates you.
First time with you all. It feels quite exciting. Can’t wait to see the whole thing. The “Hang On” card would be great for someone going through a rough patch.
Oh Ingrid that compass card reminds me of home. I live in a small fishing town famous for sailing, birthplace of the American Navy and the Spirit of 76. That card looks like it would be a flag hanging from the front porch of any house or sold in one of the little shops with unique and handmade items in it.
Clean and simple — my kinda card. Great ideas for a masculine card.
Your cards are unique and very refreshing! Love them. Colors are great! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day!
Loved the color combination on the first card. And also loved the banner on the second card. All three are wonderful.
I love this stamp set! Love the compasses! Love the colors you used! Great cards!
Really great cards. Keep up the good work.
Love your cards
Ingrid. Great cards. Love the colors
OMG. Love your cards. Thanks for the inspiration.
Awesome use of the kit. Love the banner idea! So fun!
Samantha Jackson-Houp aka Sammibug aka Sammi
project one: love you is wonderful the colors make the card pop and it made me stare at it and smile which cards are suppose to make you do. I like that. I think that was an amazing thing.
Thanks, Ingrid,
Really cute cards. Love the simplicity.
Ingrid, I love your banner idea. That would make a really special card. I can’t wait for this SOA to be done with. I want it all now!!!
The hang on card is my favorite! Thanks for sharing some great ideas with the new set.
Love the compass & how you used it!
Barb
WOW awesome cards. What a great box this is!!!
Wonderful ideas. I like how you used the compass stamp on that card.
I simply adore your masculine love you card! I love that compass stamp! I’m a SN member and am so excited about the newest SOA kit!
Beautiful, yeT simple.
I am a stamp junkie and I think the new color is khaki. I love the colors used on the compass card.
Ingrid both of your cards are awesome! I’m a junkie and I think the color is either magenta or white
Great cards. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful, yet simple cards
You certainly showed us your creativity very well with these cards. Great job!
Like the cards. The borders are nice.
Ingrid you kill it everytime!!! Absolutely stunning cards!
Cute cute card! I love anything that looks like or has map symbols, icons, etc. Thanks for the inspiration!
So cool!!! I Love your designs, colors, and patterns you created. I love the blue and yellow of the travel card, so cool and modern for Valentines Day. And And I love the CAS card with the balloon and adorable heart banner too. Just lovely. I”m hoping the new color is some sort of ombre or unicorn pad. lol. Happy New Year!
Thank you, Ingrid. Your cards are fun. I have been a Stamp Nation member for a while and I appreciate all the help you’ve given me in the past.
Your cards are lovely (as usual). I can’t wait to play with this kit.
Super cute! Love the hang on card!!
Love the way you used the border stamps.
You sure did a fabulous job with this new kit!
Those are great cards!
Now I have Love is in the Air song in my head! Great cards, ugggg now I need all the add ones too!
Sorry about that Nicole…lol! Yes, you definitely need the add-ons – they are incredible! 🙂
You’ve done it again Ingrid… Awesome cards!
Wow it lost my comment. 🙁 Well I like your cards, and I will be back, off to hop!
Your cards are so beautiful! I’m so anxious to know what the new ink color is too.
I always love your cards!
Great cards. Really like how you accented a feature with a strong splash of color.
Yes ma’am!! My Pooler girls bringing their A-game in 2018!! Woohoo!
Wonderful inspiration 🙂 Love how the compass design can be used for more masculine cards. Love the softness of your second card. Hugs Bev x
Great blog hop with so many great cards! I love everything about your first card
Love them all but especially the first one!
I love the compasses! They are so unique!
Such cute cards. I’m a Stampnation member
Hi Ingrid! I’m a Stamp Nation member. Your cards are great, I think your first one is my favorite, always love a blue and orange color combination!
Love the cards. Thanks for sharing.
Great cards! I can’t wait to use the hot air balloon stamps!
Lovely….blue and yellow..💗
Love the blue and yellow/orange card…these inks!!!
Love the blue and yellow/orange card…
Great cards! Love your designs.
I love that the 2 stamps put together create a compass rose; Just fabulous!
Great CAS cards, love the balloon! This collection is awesom.
Love your cards. I am so excited about this collection. Can’t wait.
I’m a Stamp Junkie and I think the new color is Magical Magenta?!?! LOL, I keep changing my mind with each blog hop! Whatever it is, I love the color!
Forgot to add…..I love that nautical card!
Oh! I love the orange and blue card I would not have thought to go there with this selection of stamps and dies
Love your soft color combos!!! The masking is awesome
The love compass stamp is lovely, that’s a great card!
Gorgeous cards Ingrid. Love your designs.
I’m a Stamp Junkie and I think the new colour is Passionate Pink. Love your style, so artistic! Can’t wait for the release.
I’m a Stamp Junkie and I think the new colour is Passionate Pink. I absolutely love the doodle style of these stamps! Can’t wait for the release.
I love Tom Jones and your cards and the new box and everything!!
I really like the layering postage dies, too! Maybe my favorite, and that says something because I like this entire collection. Thank you for sharing your creative talents! Smiles, Darby
Very clever cards. I, too, love that wonky border. Looking forward to the next ink pad. Maybe ombre?
Very pretty cards. I always like what you create.
Beautiful cards!! I love the ink colors!!
Love the cards and color combination
I’m a stamp junkie and I think the new colour is yellow! Thanks so much for a chance to win!!
Wonderful cards. I am amazed at how many different ways these stamps can be used. I’m a stamp junkie and think the new color is a dark pink
I love the soft color scheme you used on the balloon card. It’s so subtle and pretty.
I already commented – but I am a Stamp Junkie, and my guess is Sunshine Yellow
not sure if my comment posted or not…… But I love the cards and especially the LOVE Compass card……..Love the colors and how it turned out!!!!!
I love the LOVE Compass…..all of the cards are great and this collection is so much fun!!!!!
Gaaa! I love those border stamps! I can’t wait to get my hands on this SOA! And the long acrylic block! Thanks for sharing!
These are such fun cards, and what strikes me the most is the lovely color combos in each one.
Always love your designs and color combinations. I love the first combination!
Ingrid, I heard Tom Jones too..hee hee. I love that you sketch before you stamp. Both cards are awesome! The compass element us sooo cool. I can’t wait to play with this collection.
Wow. You can do so much with this collection. Your designs are fantastic! Thank you for the inspiration.
I love the compass design, it is very meaningful to me. Love takes you where you need to be and love will always lead you to your heart’s true home!
I’m a stamp junkie and I think the new CP color has gotta be a bright and pretty pink
Very cute, love the color combinations!!
Love the cards you’ve made with the newest SOA! So much fun!
I love how both of your cards came together, Ingrid! Yes, that scalloped border is super duper fun and worked as a great dividing point for your first card. Love the soft colors you used on your second card with that pop of “mystery”! P.S. Your writing style is super fun too!!! =)
Awe thanks Tracie! Super duper – now I have ABBA in my head…lol. Can’t WAIT to see yours! 🙂
I am a stamp junkie and I believe the new colour will be white. I just love the versatility of this collection.
Oh wow, these are fab. I just love the colour combination in your first card the blue and yellow is amazing. Are those from the spa collection?
They sure are. It’s Juniper Mist and Mandarin Spice. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
I just love the colour combination in your first card the blue and yellow is amazing. Are those from the spa collection?
Love the cards, this collection has so many possibilities.
Love the compass! Great cards!
I love the way you think outside the box. I’m somewhat new to stamping and if I can begin to think like this and use something in such a different way like you did “change”….
Love your cards
Thanks Rhonda – welcome to the wild, fun and creative side! It’s such a great hobby. Anytime you have questions – don’t hesitate to ask! 🙂
I’m always looking for masculine inspiration and I think both cards would be perfect to send to guys!
Great cards, Ingrid! Love the blue and yellow together on the compass. Oh by the way, I didn’t think of Tom Jones but I did think of John Paul Young who did a song called Love is in the Air in 1978! LOL
VERY good Joanne – I was going to add that as a trivia question as my hubby was telling me that last night…lol! Gold star!! 🙂
Ingrid that compass card is the greatest. I wish I could get you into my place to help with some of the wonderful things you did on that card. The card with the hot air balloon is just so cute and I know someone who would love this card.
Awe, thanks Lynn! I just love these two… 😉
That map background and the balloons is 💕💕💕💕!
Fantastic cards! I love hot air balloons.
Love the cards and your commentary has me still smiling!
Thanks so much Janis! I’m so glad someone appreciates it…lol 🙂
cute cards! LOVE PURPLE!!
I need that hot air balloon! So cute!
Love how you created your own background on the bottom of the first card.
Absolutely love your cards, Ingrid!! I love the color combination you used on the compass card!!
Thanks Mel! I love Blue/Orange – always pops for me. 🙂
Loving the compass rose!! I’m picturing an emboss resist project in my future as soon as I get this set in my hot, little hands.
How creative to use masculine colors for a fabulous love card!
Thanks Karen! So glad you popped by – LOVED your projects. 😉
Hi, I’m new to your blog from Stamp Junkies. Your cards are amazing.
Welcome Karen! So glad you stopped by today. 🙂
Love, love, love those cards!
Love your cards – especially the compass one!
Ingrid, great cards as usual! You are amazing!
I love how the stamp designs spoke to you so much personally like you had a connection with the set! I also really like how you took a “valentine’s” stamp set and made a card with non-valentine colors with a traveler’s feeling to it! Love it!
Thanks Jen! I’m a little biased I know, being on the Product Development team…lol. It’s fun to see all the ideas come to life!! I love unconventional so much – if I can squeeze more out of it…I will, right?!! Can not wait to see what YOU have in store for us. 😉
Two completely different, completely wonderful cards. You’ve shown us even more ways to mix and adapt the elements in the collection. Thanks for the inspiration, as always. Hugs from Canada, 🙂
Love your designs! I’m a Stamp Junkie and I think the new color is a hot pink!
Thanks Sharon! Welcome!! Only one way to find out… 😉
The first card is a perfect masculine card! Thanks for the great ideas.
Love your cards! The compass withe the add on die makes a great statement.
These are very pretty cards! Thank you so much for sharing!
Beautiful!! Ingrid, your stamping on that first card is perfect! Love the blue and orange color combo. I must have sent you my Chicago Bears vibes. Your second project is so unexpected. I’ve never seen you make a light and frilly card like that. So beautiful! And yes…..I’m old enough to remember Tom Jones. haha!
ROFL…okay chickie – you crack me up. Now I’m picturing you singing that all day…lol! Yes, I’m not so much the light and airy card type…but I couldn’t NOT, right?!! I literally can not wait to see how you’re going to WOW us. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Wow love your cards that u design for this release.
I love how you always think outside the box – great cards!
Awe, thanks Michelle! Honored you popped by today. 🙂
Stunning! I love the color combo in the first card and the little banner on the second card is just fun!
Great cards, Ingrid!
Love the first card! Thanks for sharing.
Love the unique design of the compass!
Great cards!
Awesome cards! Love this set!
Both your cards are awesome…I especially love the first! You crack me up with your partial use of the “change” stamp!! I need to start looking at my sentiments in a new way after seeing that!!
RIGHT?!!! That card just literally had me wanting to say Hang On…I was SO happy I found it…lol! Thanks for stopping by Patty. 🙂
Great cards! This set has so many awesome stamps and dies.
Great card designs! And can’t wait for that mystery ink😀
I really like the second card. I am loving the new mystery color.
Love the color combination on the
compass card. What a great ideas for people who love water.
That second card, I just love the soft look of it!
Love your cards! Can’t wait to get my hands on this collection and the new ink color!
Love what you have done with this amazing collection. It seems to have something to fit everyone. This is one of of favorite collections so far, and we get a new ink color to boot. I can’t wait to get my hands on these goodies. My mind is already coming up with ideas.
I can’t wait to see what you do with it Brandy. You’re gonna LOVE it. 🙂
Original designs and great color palettes on these cards, nice work!
This collection is over the top. Love your cards. So good to have some stamps for making a masculine card too!
I love that compass!!!! Beautiful color palette! I am a stamp junkie and I think the new ink will be in the red/ pink family
I need this collection. The postcard dies are killing me and so is the compass. Love the way you used the compass. The troops will love my cards from this coll.
Thanks Diane! So happy you stopped by. 🙂
Amazing. Loved how you used the sentiment stamps. The colors used on the cards were beautiful.
Love your cards and this new SOA Box. Thanks for sharing. You always have great ideas.
I am a Stamp Junkie and I believe the new ink color is Calming Clear(an Embossing Ink)
Great combination of stamps and colors. Anyone would love to receive these cards in snail mail.
Beautiful cards Ingrid!
Amazing. Love the way you used the sentiment stamps. Loved you cards
I 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!
Great masculine card and your second is so pretty!!
Oh I really like that Bon Voyage card! So cute.
Looks like a very fun collection, Can’t wait.
Cute cards. I’m a stamp junkie and I think the new ink color is magical purple.
I always love your designs! These are just fantastic cards!
Thanks Karen! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
I’m a Stamp Junkie and I think the new color is a pinkish-purple. Your cards are Shut the Front Door fabulous! Seriously loving them so much!
I can’t wait to get my hands on that postage stamp die.
Happy New Year, Ingrid…..thank you for the great blog hop and giveaway. New color might be Wild Radish Red. Love your cards. You ladies are so creative. ♥
It’s wonderful how you think outside the box! You have me running to my stamp room to look for words in words! Haha. Great cards!
I can SO picture you doing that Nancy! Go, run…lol. 🙂
The first card is very pretty those two colors combo is awesome!
I’m a stamp junkie
Thanks for the ideas
Love the blue and yellow together. I was wondering how you made the ‘hang on’ sentiment. I need to look at my stamps again and see what I can come up with.
Thanks for popping by Susan!!! I too love those together. Can’t wait to see what you find in your stamps. LOVED your cards!!! 🙂
What great cards! Thanks for sharing your cool ideas about using on parts of the stamps to create even more words and sentiments!
Cards are very cute thank you for sharing
Great cards! I really like the way you did the hot air balloon card. Thank you for sharing
They are so cute.
Beautiful cards! This SOA collection has something for everyone and I can’t wait to order mine.
Hi Ingrid, your first card really pops out love the colours you used on the first card. The second card is awesome got to love the soft colours you have pick really is pretty. Wonderful job! Always a pleasure seeing what you have done with SOA collections thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks for always stopping by Sharon! So glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
Such fun cards! Thank you for the inspiration!
Hi Ingrid. I love the blue and yellow love compass card, the colors really pop! I love how you made your own sentiment by masking part of the words.!
Great cards Ingrid! I love the first one with the contrasting colours! So pretty!
REALLY adore the first card! The colors just pop!
Who doesn’t love “hanging on”. 😉. Thanks for such fun ideas.
Love your color choices on the first card, Ingrid! Great job masking and creating a new sentiment on the second one! Good eye! ♥♥♥
Thanks for popping by chickie! LOVED your cards – of course…I have to keep you on your toes, don’t I!?!! 🙂
Your cards are always great!