Welcome to the Adoring You Blog Hop – isn’t a Stamp of Approval collection a great way to kick off the new 2019 year?!! And you’re in for a treat – this collection has some incredible products. Let’s dive right in…
Hopefully you’ve been hopping along the blog hop – if this is your first stop, you have some incredibly talented stampers that will knock your socks off today! If I’m your last stop, I hope you love my take on one layout – two cards.
I’ve been in Europe traveling (and doing a little work) for several weeks now. This collection comes to my mind everywhere I look. I got some real inspiration for my projects over the next several days.
Since I’m traveling – I was limited to how much I could bring with me – so I’m doing everything with just the Life of the Party, Foundations, Midnight, Icing on the Cake, Twilight and Black Jack! That was a challenge for me – I’m so used to having my spa collection, but those were the minis I had – so off we went!
Stamp of Approval is a curated box put together by Catherine Pooler. It has stamps/dies and even sometimes stencils and ink in it! The products work effortlessly together, and this box is no exception. SOA is sold while supplies last, and I wouldn’t be surprised if this one sold out.
StampNation members will get to order first (perk of being a member) the night before. They also get a special kick off party live with Catherine and the CPD staff from the clubhouse. Then the next morning at 9 am, if anything is left – the waitlist will get a secret link to shop! It’s free to be on the waitlist – if you’re not on it – what are you waiting for?
The remaining boxes and add-ons will go live to the public at 6 pm on Wednesday January 9th. Seriously – at least get on the waitlist – have I mentioned that it’s free?
Here’s what’s in the collection:
- Adoring You Stamp of Approval Box – $97 – 6 products valued just under $120 + a project guide with 30+ ideas/instructions ($14.95 value)
- The Key Stamp Set
- Happy Together Stamp Set
- Sweet Home Wreath Stamp Set (6×8)
- Congratulations Sentiments Stamp Set
- Love Note Background Stamp (6×6)
- Adore Cover Plate Die
Add Ons:
The Key – One Layout, Two Ways
I’m gonna play a little with a stamp set that literally stopped me in my place the first time I saw it – The Key. If you’ve followed me on social media or my travels over the years – you know that I LOVE to take photos of doors, locks and interesting textures. Over here in Europe, there are SO many interesting doors, locks and each one feels like it has an amazing story to tell.
The basic design for the cards today was to feature a long tall card front 3 1/2 inch wide. Use those amazing locks and keys in fun ways – both in the foreground and background. Plus don’t you just want to pop some of these incredible locks up? Here are two different looks:
The Last Key – Project No. 1
A good color palette is always key to a great project (do you like that play on the stamp set name…lol?!!). When you need something eyecatching that will work for men and women, try the combo – Tutti Fruitti, Tiki Torch, Aquatini and Icing on the Cake. I wanted a warm golden look to the lock, so I used Tiara and a Zig Blender to color it in.
Don’t you just love the sentiments in this set – Love is the Key to Happily Ever After, If it doesn’t open, It’s not your door? And that’s just two! There are four.
The locks are absolutely stunning. Such detail, character and charm. This card has all the heart locks in the background, the four keys on the card front and the next features the remainder of the locks.
You’ll want the coordinating The Key Dies set too – look how perfectly those locks are cut out on the inside!!
Simple thin Matte in Chocolate cardstock is the perfect accent. You don’t need much!
Congratulations Lock & Key – No 2
In addition to the gorgeous curves of all those locks and keys, this collection boasts an incredible Congratulations Sentiments Stamp Set. This set not only has many options on how to congratulate someone, but some very cool little pieces. And if you love the little tile pieces, definitely check out their larger die form – Backsplash Dies. I have a cool project with those in the coming days…
So, as you can see – the basic design of this card is the same, just with a slight little twist! Instead of the card front running the length of the card, shorten it by a quarter of an inch and pop a smaller matte behind it only 3 1/8″ wide. That little gap at the edges adds a fun little look to a traditionally matted piece.
For a fun rainbow look, stamp the three Congratulations Sentiments in rainbow order using the Life of the Party and Foundations ink collections. It’s a fun card, right? Perfect for someone just moving into a new home – or other occasion.
Pop up your matte and add a lock/key done the same way as the first card – only use BlackJack/Twilight and a Zig Blender pen. I love to stamp with Black Jack instead of black. It’s slightly softer and doesn’t overpower the card.
What did you think? I’m totally curious – do you too take photos of locks and doors when you’re traveling? Tell me in the comments below!!
I have to say it was fun to keep my color palette for this release simple. When you are used to using the entire CPD rainbow, you get used to the colors that are your go to colors. I enjoyed picking up colors I don’t normally reach for again. I challenge you to try something similar.
Now it’s your turn. Leave a comment on ALL the blogs in the hop to be entered in for a prize. Hey, it’s a new year – you never know!! And stay tuned to my Instagram channel and come back to the blog in a few days – I have more to share! Below you’ll find the full hop list and product list.
Till then – keep those fingers inky –
- Catherine <— Hop Here Next!!!
- Ilina Crouse
- Kristie Goulet
- Tracie Pond
- Karen Baker
- Susan Powell
- Nanette Tracy
- Allison Cope
- Laurel Beard
- Jen Carter
- Daniel West
- Lea Lawson
- Miriam Prantner
- Ingrid Blackburn <— You are HERE
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Your cards look really cool! I love the rainbow key background on the first card. 🙂
Love what you did with the collection. Awesome cards!
I like your colorful card designs. I don’t travel much so I don’t take photos of doors and locks.
Wonderful creations! Love the second card!!
I love your stamped backgrounds! Great colorS!
Ingrid, your rainbow congratulations card is amazing. The color combo of the key card made my jaw drop. Both designs blew me a way. In other words, you nailed it.
Beautiful cards! Love your color combos!
Such pretty cards
Fun and beautiful card! Love the bright and happy colors. Enjoy your time in Europe!
stunning cards and great ideas – thanks for sharing:)
Well, I love both options (although, if I had to pick one, it would be the 2nd card)! Thank you so much for sharing!
Love your projects Ingrid! Kudos for crafting and traveling, that would be such a challenge for me. Your projects are fabulous.
Nice job, Ingrid!
Hi Ingrid
Hope you are having a fantastic trip and thank you for taking the time to share your gorgeous cards. Another fabulous SOA collection!
T x
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing your art.
Delightful cards! Love the birds and backgrounds you made!
Hi Ingrid! I love how you used this stamp set (one I struggled with). Great cards. 🙂
I am impressed with what you did with the cards. They are both beautifully made.
This is an amazing set. Wonderful job.
I love all of the colors on your cards. They are beautiful!
Fun cards, Ingrid! I think it can be liberating sometimes to have limited supplies to work with.
Marianne x
I love the rainbow on the second card. It is so cute!
Ingrid I always love your cards and these are no exception! Love the colors you used and those keys are so fun! Also love all the different Congratulations scripts used! Really fun cards! TFS
Fingers crossed! Love card #1
Love these! Amazing cards! Wish mine looked this good…
Awesome cards! They are simple and colourful, wow. Thanks for sharing your amazing ideas for making cards.
These are awesome!
I love the use of the keys as the background. Beautiful cards
I love these cards and thanks for sharing
Love the cards especially using stamps to make patterned BG’s!!!!
Love the 2 looks and using stamps to make patterned BG’s!!!!
Gorgeous cards Ingrid. Especially that second rainbow card.
Love these Ingrid! Rainbow cards are always awesome.
Love these Ingrid! Rainbow cards always make me smile.
Beautiful cards, Ingrid! I love the key stamps and dies!
Beautiful cards! This is such a great release.
Congratulations card is so vibrant and gorgeous! Love the key card as well!!
I’m really loving the keys/locks set. These cards really show that off and I love it!
Both cards are lovely. The congratulations card was my favorite.
Love the fun colors and design. I don’t normally take pics of doors and locks but I always love looking at them. Maybe I should actually take some 😉
I get sucked in with them over here. I often wonder…what history has this door seen?…lol! 🙂
Love the vintage feel of your first card.
I especially like your CONGRATULATIONS card. The many colors look great!
Pretty creative with your limited supplies! Love these cards.
Love your use of all the fun colors! Great, fun cards.
Fantastic cards!
Thanks so much for sharing…
Lovely cards. I adore a stamped all over design. And I
love the lock & keys.
Love your cards Ingrid and I’ve been enjoying your pictures that you’ve posted. This set is awesome. Just when I think one thing is my favorite I change my mind and choose something else. Happy traveling!
Thanks Jill! 🙂
Great cards! I love how many colors you used on all of them!
I like the key card with the locks as the background, it’s great!
Love both of your cards – they are so colorful. The key stamp set is my favorite of the collection.
Fantastic card designs Ingrid. I’m surprised you managed to do any crafting while traveling! I don’t necessarily photograph locks when exploring but I am fascinated by doors, windows, mouldings, etc. I love the addition of the locks and keys to your cards. So far I’ve seen them embossed with metallics. They look fantastic simply coloursed in with ink.
I totally agree – they are great, just stamped. I too love mouldings, windows, doors – just can’t stop photographing them…lol
Such awesome cards!
I really love the look of the key and lock stamps. Great way to welcome someone to their new home. 🙂
I always love the examples that you bring to us Ingrid. thanks so much. Happy and safe travels.
European doors are the best for photographs! Great cards!
They sure are, aren’t they Linda! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Those cards are awesome! I love them both….But since my brother is getting a new house soon, I’m gonna have’ta steal that idea!
Ya, it’s such a fun card to make! 🙂
Both cards are wonderful Ingrid! They do have an old world feel, which goes right along with your travels!
It sure does. 😉
Beautiful card creations with your “limited” on hand supplies during travel! Super designs!
I loved your colorful cards! The keys and the sentiments are so cool!
Yes I took tons of pictures of windows and doors when I was in Europe. Glad I’m not the only one! Lol
It’s so hard not to, right? They’re so awesome!!! 🙂
Lovely cards! Love your use of color!
Such cute cards!
Ingrid, your cards are beautiful!! My favorite is the last one. Love how you stamped ‘Congratulations’ in all those party colors!! Very nice!! 🙂 Thank you for sharing!! 🙂
Beautiful cards Ingrid.
Great cards, Ingrid! Love the colorful keys on the first one Thanks for sharing.
Awesome cards, love the color combinations
Wow love these cards Ingrid especially that second rainbow one.
I really love both cards! I love the backgrounds in both but really love the sentiment on the first one. Enjoy your travels!
I always look forward to seeing what you have created.
Fun cards. Luckily I usually go into the
house through the garage (with the
opener in the car) otherwise I’d be
fumbling all the time for a key.
thanks for sharing
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Love the colorful keys! This is an awesome collection. Great cards.
Love the idea of the cards for new homes! Sentiments in this release are kicking it!
As usual love your Great Ideas!!!
Don’t think you need to take all your colors with you, beautiful cards!
The Congratulations card is splendid! Beautiful cards. TFS!!
Awesome cards. Love the different Congratulations in different colors and fonts. Looks like another fun collection. Safe and fun travels.
Beautiful cards, Ingrid. You did great without your spa collection. Love how you used the congratulations stamps in your second card. Hope you are enjoying your travels. =)
Thanks Tracie!!! Can’t say I didn’t miss them – but was fun to be challenged…lol! 🙂
Your cards remind me to think about backgrounds using elements other than background dies as backgrounds!
That’s a great point Marcia! One of the reasons I fell in love with stamping, create your OWN patterned paper….lol. Excellent point. Thanks for always stopping by! 🙂