Sunday, June 4, 2017

Naturally Inspired Stamp of Approval Blog Hop


Welcome to the first day of the Naturally Inspired SOA blog hop! You were most likely completely wowed by the fabulous Maureen Merritt, but if not feel free to start at the beginning with Catherine herself.
       

If you're not familiar, the Stamp of Approval box is a collection of products which are all exclusive to Catherine Pooler designs, so you won't be able to purchase them anywhere else. They also are only available as a whole collection and won't be offered individually for several months. If you need to start playing with these goodies soon, I would recommend that you subscribe to the wait list at Catherine Pooler Stamp of Approval so you're the first to know when it's available. You don't have to pay anything to subscribe, you're just billed if and when you decide to buy the collection. Historically, the collections have sold out rather quickly. 

Since this collection is called "Naturally Inspired," we thought it would be fun to all share what naturally inspires us. For me, it's TEXT text TEXT text TEXT! Preferably vintage text. I have pieces in every room ...

In the Kitchen, porcelain jars recovered from English garbage dumps

In the Craft Room, lots of vintage supplies and potential embellishments, if I could ever use them!

In the Hallway, my favorite, a 100 year old mileage sign from a local gas station.
  
I really could have shared dozens of photos here. This was an easy question for me to answer!

Now let's check out the projects!
  
And the first one, coincidentally, is all about TEXT! There is something about the proportions on this thin-lined block text from Simply the Best that just pleases me to no end. I could look at it all day long. Then you combine it with the scripty "best" and the heart-piercing arrow ... swoon. As is typical when I get a design that I love, I leave it on my Misti and end up stamping several more panels.



All that's needed now is the colored "best", the heart, and a general design. I make a few more versions of this card with a background of medallions, and then decide to stamp the text on the actual card base for some one-layer designs.


For this one I drew an oval (by putting the ink lid on top of the sentiment) in pencil and then randomly stamped florals from the Wild Garden stamp set making sure the tops of the florals did not cross the pencil line.


 It's so fun to try out different designs on these cards, knowing that you have nothing invested in them. If something goes wrong, just ink up the Misti and start over! Love looking at all these different designs with the same sentiment.

Are you ready for a 3D project, that can also serve as a card? As soon as I saw the lattice frame die I thought: lantern/candle holder.


And it turned out just how I imagined! After cutting four sets of these lattice panels and frames, I joined them together with a copy paper hinge inside, and lined the insides with vellum.

Now when the candle is on (battery-operated, NOT real flame) the vellum creates a nice glow along the sides. I used the Best die to extend the sentiment beyond the candle holder, and then hung "wishes" from it.


As always, it easily folds flat for mailing. You may notice the embellishment on this one is different ... I wanted to also make a version that did not pass the top of the candle holder so it would fit better in an envelope.


The last project requires an entire sheet of stamping, which was a pleasure because I'd been dying to see how the Medallion Mix-up set stamped. I certainly got several chances to mix them up, as the set name suggests! And what better to mix with than all the amazing Catherine Pooler Inks?

So why the full sheet?



To make a quick set! Cutting the sheet into fourths gives you four unique panels for four cards. 


It's always surprising to me how well designed these turn out, when they were not at all individually planned. One tip is to stamp through the middle of the sheet on a diagonal. Then you're sure to get enough stamped images on each panel. You never know what you're going to get!


A simple sentiment embossed in gold on black paper doesn't attract too much attention from these beauties.


I did add a few sequins for some sparkle. Just love the detailed patterns in these medallions. This, along with the amazing coverage from Catherine Pooler Inks, makes for one heck of a card!



BLOG HOP PRIZE
One winner will be chosen at random from each day's comments across all the blogs in the hop and announced on June 9th on Catherine Pooler's blog. The winners will win their own Naturally Inspired Stamp of Approval box! No worries if you already bought it, you will be issued a Gift Certificate worth $100 towards a future purchase. Yay for prizes!

Your next stop is the lovely Jen Carter!

Don't forget to stop by Catherine Pooler's blog over the next two days for MORE blog hops! Yes, there is no shortage of talent for this release! The release date is Wednesday, June 7th. 

228 comments:

  1. Wow! Just wow! I couldn't WAIT to get here and see what you did with these! Love that medallion 'paper' you made, and all the variety! Super job!

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  2. Your work is absolutely beautiful. I can see I'll be following you)

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  3. Oh My Gosh!! I love how you used one set of sentiments on many cards all with different designs added, and then stamped a full sheet of paper and cut it into quarters and the designs are amazing!!

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  5. Ohhh....Kelly spilled the beans on the new color! Love it, great ideas.

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  6. That lattice lantern was so creative! Outstanding!

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  7. Great idea to make multiple sentiment panels! And I love how you made several cards from one big sheet of stamped cardstock!

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  8. Beautiful cards! These designs really demonstrate the versatility of this collection

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  9. Wow..so impressed. Love how you use the same basic text set up and show the variations of design around. All are beautiful.

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  10. All of these cards are so inspiring, thanks so much for sharing.

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  11. OMG! These are all just amazing, I can't pick a favorite, I love them all!! You have certaily inspired creativity! Love your work!!

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  12. This is such a great idea for mass producing! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  13. My mouth is hanging open right now!! I am AMAZED at your ideas!!!!! That lantern card?!?! Are you kidding me? I love making 3D things!!!! Thanks sooo much! I also LOVE the idea of stamping the entire piece of card stock and then cutting for individual pieces that surprise you! I agree about the text also! I think what's great about this is the style of text but also the SIZE! A lot of stamp sets have similar text, but they are so small! These are a great size and font at the same time! Thank you so much for sharing!!!! Love all your cards!
    -Irene Garcia
    mrsirenegarcia@yahoo.com

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  14. What a fantastic way to mass produce cards! I will definitely be trying that with this collection. Thanks for sharing!

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  15. I feel like a broken record, but WOW! What a great way to make multiple cards!

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  16. WOW! Your cards are amazing! I love how you stamped a whole sheet of card stock to make multiple cards. Brilliant!

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  17. Kelly - I think my mouth is still hanging open!!! What a treasure trove of amazing and valuable ideas. I have so many thoughts in my head now about how you went about creating your projects. Such valuable information and ideas. Just freaking brilliant! :) :) :)

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  18. Love be the full sheet idea, def have to try that idea

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  19. Loved your variety of projects. TFS your process for making both sets of cards. The lantern was amazing.

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  20. WOW, you made the best birthday ever cards look so different depending on what you put around it. NICE JOB!

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  21. Kelly, these projects are amazing. I know I'll be "taking a day off work" just to play with paper!!! Lol

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  22. The candle holder... what a cool spin on these stamps and dies!!

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  23. OMG! Your projects are awesome!! I especially love the cards with the mix of blues, greens, and purple :)

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  24. I loved all your projects, but the first one with the words was just FUN! Each is so different... so fresh... and creative! Add the lantern... whoa. Great job!!

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  25. Gosh, Kelly, where to start? I love all your tips for creating multiple cards at once, especially, having a basic idea and then finishing off as the mood or need demands. And your lantern is just genius. So simple and so unique. I love the idea of sending it to someone in a flat envelope and imagining their surprise upon opening it. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  26. Oh my goodness! That 3D project is so cool. And those ink colors. So bold! Wowza. I need this kit. Anyone got $100 I can borrow? Lol 😂

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  27. Absolutely beautiful cards! Love your use of ink colors.

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  28. Oh no, I'll never be able to leave the craft table with all these inspirations. What will I do with all the cards?? Love them all!

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  29. Your cards are beautiful, vibrant and amazing. Love your little lantern, what an awesome idea.

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  30. OMG my mouth just dropped open when I saw how many ideas you had here. It's amazing. I love the idea for making a load of cards and changing up the background. The lantern is just fab so much fun and different I'm a bit lost for words really I love everything you have done and how much inspiration you have provided. Thank you so much.

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  31. Wow...you knocked ot out of the box with 3D 7them.

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  32. WOW! You didn't waste time creating with your new design box of Goodness. All your cards are amazing and the lantern knocked my socks off. Florals inspire me. The scents, colors and shapes. I have many bouquets in my home. Some real and some not, but beautifully designed anyway.

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  33. Incredible!! I love everything that you made here - just beautiful!

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  34. Kelly your cards are stunning! I especially love the last group and the colors you used!

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  35. Wonderful cards Kelly. Love the candle holder!

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  36. Oh my gosh!!! I am just floored! So many designs, all so different and beautiful. The candle holder design and the medallion stamped sheet are just genius. I can't wait to start stamping with this set.

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  37. Your cards are amazing and I LOVE the lantern what a fabulous idea!!!! I love your idea with the MISTI of stamping many cards then finishing them later.

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  38. Wow! Your creations are all awesome! The lantern/candle holder is jaw-dropping! Great use of the lattice die. I love how you showed so many ideas from one set of words with different backgrounds and the full-sheet stamping idea!

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  39. Wow! Absolutely amazing way to show how versatile these products are!

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  40. Wowza!! Speechless. Love the idea of stamping a full sheet! Creative

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  41. Your cards are truly amazing. I love the designs and colors. I think the possibilities of this collection are going to be off the charts!

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  42. Your creativity is amazing! Using the lattice to create the candle holder is very unique! I love everything!

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  43. Thank your for the tip on creating a lot of blanks with the Misti and then individualizing them! The lantern is a fabulous idea too.

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  44. I love the first card, simple but elegant and definitely a good masculine card. The lantern, oh my goodness, what a great idea and those medallions just have my heart. So creative.

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  45. Your cards and lantern and amazing and inspiring. I appreciate the tip on mass producing cards.

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  46. WHOA...someone was really INSPIRED to create with this collection. Top PROPS to you Kelly for your enthusiastic and gorgeous collection of diverse project ideas. WOO HOO....you rock. I totally love the full page Medallion designed paper...one of my favorite ways to create different background with stamps.

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  47. Really love this die and your cards

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  48. Simple yet elegant! I want it all LOL

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  49. Love the medallion mixup cards, such great colors. thank you

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  50. so great to see examples of one basic layout used to create so many different cards. Such a time saver to get lots of cards done in a short period of time without having them all be the same.

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  51. A great set of stamps! Your cards are WOW! Can't wait.

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  52. Wow Kelly! What beautiful cards! I love how you made the bulk sheets and then turned them into such different cards that are all so uniquely beautiful! And the whole sheet you stamped out and divided into cards was just amazing :)

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  53. Amazing cards! What a great idea using the lattice die to create a luminary...fantasic!!!!

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  54. Wow for sure. Love the colourful cards. This box looks like it just might be the best one yet!

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  55. Wow! Your projects are all absolutely amazing! Love them Kelly!

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  56. I loved your idea of making the top of the cards all matching. Then change the backgroud! Love faster easier n planned out! Great job!😍😜

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  57. Loved all the coloful cards. Awesome ❣️✅great ideas to copy!

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  58. Wow, what an amazing group of projects! Love the cards using the Wild Garden stamps and your candle holder is a fabulous idea!

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  59. Wow, Kelly! So many different looks with just one stamped panel. And that lattice candle holder!!!

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  60. Oh My Gosh!!!!! WOW!!!! I wish I had that box in my hands already because your creations are beyond inspiring!!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!

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  61. Wow!! Amazing! So so so many ways to mix and match!

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  62. I love your variations of your basic design. My favorite is the one where you drew the oval from one of the stamp pads as your guide and then beautifully placed the floral stamps - gorgeous! Thanks for sharing all your designs!

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  63. Thanks for your hard work. Like how with the first card you use the same main setup and the change the back ground. Great to see different ideas

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  64. Kelly- Absolutely fabulous cards. I just adore the first set ... one main sentiment done in so many creative ways! Thanks much for sharing your wonderful work with us!!

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  65. Fantastic idea for sentiments and the way you used the lattice die is fabulous. I really like all the colors you've used on your cards. CP inks are wonderful, love them!

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  66. The lamp box is so cool and all the cards are AWESOME is all I can say

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  67. Kelly--I love, love, love the florals card with the flower garden stamp! This is amazing and I can't wait to get my SOA and start creating. Your lantern/candle holder is amazing also!

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  68. Kelly!! So glad to have you aboard this run because you just took us on a creative journey!! Love what you did above, esp stamping the whole sheet and making several cards. I may go do that...right now!!

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  69. Love all the cards and color combinations

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  70. What a fantastic idea to stamp the whole sheet and make unique cards! I'm going to forage in my stamp collection now!

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  71. What fabulous cards. That medallion stamp set looks so much fun

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  72. Great job on your projects. Thanks for showing which colors you used. I love every one and look forward to receiving my box.

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  73. Wow! Great cards and lantern. Love the color combinations.

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  74. Great ideas and use of colours.

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  75. love love love the best birthday ever ones...what great ideas!! so cute!

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  76. Oh, my gosh. you are so very talented. I love the cards where you used the colors. But the luminary is fantastic!!

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  77. Wow, I love the luminary! And your mix and match font idea is inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

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  78. WOW!!! Your designs blew me away, Kelly! That lantern/candle holder? Shut up!! Genius!

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  79. All of your projects are stunning! The luminary has inspired me to try something new.

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  80. What cool backgrounds you've created for these fun cards! LOVE that candle holder! I love close-ups of flowers for inspiration.

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  81. Awesome cards. The candle holder was very nice.

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  82. I am really liking on you used the arrows on your cards

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  83. Awesome ideas! Love the stamped full sheet of paper that you created four cards from. The lantern is neat! I am inspired by nature around me. Flowers blooming makes me want to stamp and color flowers in the bright colors I see.

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  84. Wow! There are so many ideas here! I love that you stamped the medallions on a full sheet of paper! And the cards you made from in are gorgeous!!

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  85. OMGeeeeee your creations are out of this world. Love love love that tea light holder with the die.

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  86. Kelly,

    Love how you turned a simple idea and mix of the stamps to make them into so many awesome cards! Both the word bases and the medallion collage made very different sets of designs.

    Then I saw the candle holder! Love love love this idea - what a unique use of the die!

    The more I see of this kit, the more I love it!

    Kelly, thank you for showing us your ideas and all the different cards!

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  87. Wow! Beautiful cards! I am loving the medallion Mix Up stamp set. I love the color combination that you used on those cards.

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  88. Holy molly, you knocked it out of the park with your awesome ideas with these products. Goodness sakes. Yummy.

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  89. Very creative. The blue, green & purple look really good together.

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  90. Wow! Amazing cards and the lantern is gorgeous.

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  91. Wow! I'm blown away by all the beautiful cards that can be made from this collection. I especially love the bright colors on the card made with the Wild Garden set.

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  92. Love all the colors you used and all the stamps...love that Wild Garden set...and the way you made the whole page of medallions....really beautiful

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  93. Oh my, what an awesome job showcasing this new SOA kit. You are really making me want this collection.

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  94. WOW! Awesome cards and you shared some great ideas to make card making unique and elegant yet easy! Thanks

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  95. LOVE these cards!!! I get inspired by other people's projects 😊

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  96. Oh my goodness, even a 3D project. These are all beautiful

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  97. Love the medallions used as backgrounds. Using the florals to create a frame is a lovely effect, and the color combos are great. The lattice candle holder is brilliant. What an intriguing idea to stamp on a larger sheet of paper and cut sections out. That looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing. Lots of inspiration here.

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  98. Wonderful inspirations. Love the ink colors.

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  99. Wow!! Absolutely incredible!! I am so in love with your candle holder! It's amazing!! All your cards are so lovely!!

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  100. Oh Kelly, I dint know where to begin there's so much goodness you've created! That 3D, WOW!!! And the colors you chose for you're cards are fabulous. Her inks are vibrant and beautiful.

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  101. Thank you, Kelly for all the tips and inspiration! Amazing cards, and love the lantern!

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  102. Your cards are bright and fun Kelly. The luminaire is beautiful. A great idea for Christmas gifts. Thank you for so many ideas.

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  103. One word...............FABULOUS!

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  104. Kelly your cards are awesome ! Love the one using a tea light !

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  105. Wow....you inspire me to move my creations up a notch...the dolors are fantastic, the 3 D over the top creatively.....can hardly wait to receive this SOA bix....might just be my favorite!!

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  106. You certainly showed much creativity in your projects. The colors look amazing together and the lantern is amazing! Thanks for sharing ...... you are definitely an inspiration.

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  107. Such great ideas for making multiple cards. Great designs and colors.

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  108. All your cards are so pretty - like how you made multiple versions!

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  109. WOW and I am not taking about the embossing powder. awesome cards and lamp. I want it all.

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  110. These colors!!!!! I've pinned some of my favorites and I'm ready to create!

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  111. Oh my goodness!!! Just love your cards, and showing multiple cards.

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  112. Boy, you've been busy, girl! Love what you've done with ALL the elements from the new SOA. Can't wait to get it.

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  113. Absolutely amazing assortment of fabulous projects!!

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  114. love your cards! have the inks - just need the stamps now!!!

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  115. Wow! Gorgeous cards! So amazing how many different beautiful cards you came up with. LOVE them all.

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  116. Love love love your cards! So exciting and fresh...thanks

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  117. I cannot decide which part of this collection I like the most. Your samples are awesome. Thanks for sharing!

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  118. Kelly your cards are fabulous! I can't pick a favorite I love them all!

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  119. Thank you for sharing you beautiful cards. Love them all!

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  120. Fantastic cards and the lantern/card is so creative!

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  121. The lantern is such a cute idea. And I absolutely love the one sheet wonder cards. Great color combos!

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  122. I love the idea of stamping a sheet of cardstock and then making cards from that "pattern paper" Great collection and cards

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  123. WOW! Your cards are amazing Kelly! I love your style! I love that you are inspired by text. So cool! I cant wait to get creating with this collection!

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  124. Okay, that lantern is crazy cool! And I love the idea of making a whole bunch of basic backgrounds cards and then embellishing them - I'm inspired now! I can't wait to get my hands on this set!

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  125. Thanks so much for the tip about leaving the text on the Misti...I'll be using it! I love how you made different cards by simply making different backgrounds and borders...

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  127. You have blown me away with your projects! I thought the first would be hard to top, but your cards got better and better! I definitely will be trying the set of 4 technique with the medallions.

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  128. Wow, these cards are all amazing! I love the lattice lantern, so clever, and the TEXT cards with different designs around the text, awesome idea!! I realized as I was looking at your text photos that I also am inspired by text images, I LOVE to arrange books based on the text on the book spines, lol.

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  129. All such fabulous projects Kelly! Love your collection of one layer cards and the lantern is the bomb. The bright medallion birthday cards are another favourite!

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  130. This post is SO awesome. I'm sure everyone is saying the same thing. I just love how you used the same outline of sentiments, but made SO many different cards from it. That is awesome and I'm trying it as soon as I can! And the lantern???!!!! That is just cool. The last part, about stamping a large paper and then cutting it and using it as it is - I will definitely be trying that this week. I like how you have text inspiration around your home. I'm inspired by a lot of things. One of them are quotes. I have them sprinkled around the house. A couple are right here in my little office area... one says 'keep going no matter what.' and one says 'creativity is a continual surprise.'(that one was sent with some items from CP's store!). Love it!

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  131. Wow. You have so many great ideas. Love the lattice tealight. So clever.

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  132. Outstanding designs, love the colors. Thanks for sharing.

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  133. Such pretty cards and neat ideas. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  134. Great cards! I love your idea to make lots of the sentiment panel and it's neat to see how different the cards end up. Doing a whole sheet to get four cards...genius!! Thanks for sharing!

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  135. Wow! You're ideas are amazing. I'll have to try these. Thanks so much for sharing your fun creations on this great blog hop!!

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  136. Love how you changed the background stamps for your sentiment and made an entirely different looking card! Fabulous! Loved your medalion mix-up cards also! Great cards!

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  137. All your projects are a lovely source of inspiration, Kelly. I hadn't thought about it, but text is definitely a source of inspiration for me, and you have inspired me to tap into that more. TFS.

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  138. Hi Kelly ~ All I can say is WOWZERS!!! Maybe even HOLY MOLY!!! Talk about creative. Your designs are amazing and I never gave a thought to stamping an entire sheet and then cutting it in fourths to make 4 similar, yet different, cards. And that lantern? SO incredibly clever; I'm thinking luminaria with this one. Thanks SO very much for the inspiration; I'm blown away by your fantabulous creations!! ~HUGS~
    #kindnessmatters

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  139. Thank you for sharing all of these great creations! The tip for stamping a whole sheet and cutting it into fourths: brilliant! It works so well with the medallion stamp and such lovely color combos. The lantern was a very fun idea also.

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  140. Your lantern card knocked it out of the park. All are beautiful.

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  141. I love all of your creations! So excited for the release . . .

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  142. Kelly you have so many great cards using the same text layout, great ideas for sure. The lantern tealight holder is a great 3D project! Love, love it!

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  143. Thanks for the tip on how to get more from stamping! Love your medallion paper and cards!

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  144. Great cards and the lantern card is so cool!

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  145. Love the multiple card options from the one sheet. That is what I need to do to have a stash ready to go. The lattice die looks fun to play with - lots of options.

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  146. I like all the different versions of the first card. And I love the wonderful colors on the Medallion Mix-Up. Oh, and the lantern is great, too.

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  147. I love that you're inspired by text. After reading your blog post I can see how your cards are inspired by text. very gorgeous. I am going to have to look at text with a different set of eyes now

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  148. Girl!!! Your creations are nothing short of AMAZING! Who would have ever thought to make a luminary out of stamps and dies? I love how you made several base cards and created every single one a different way. What talent! I'm so glad you're on the DT sharing such creative goodness with us!

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  149. Kelly! WOW!! These cards and the 3-D project are amazing!! How clever of you to make that lantern from the new die set! ☺ I'm thankful for this blog hop... so we can see just how versatile the new SOA collection is!! TFS!! ☺

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  150. Such WONDERFUL ideas and gorgeous cards. I LOVE the idea of leaving the stamps on the MISTI and stamping out so many panels!! LOVE IT!! Also, LOVE the idea of doing a whole sheet pattern paper and dividing it into four panels!! LOVE IT!! Thanks for sharing your ideas and wonderful, beautiful cards!!!

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  151. This is why i love Catherine and what she does, she brings you lovely ladies into our lives to bring all this inspiration to us also. Beautiful cards and great ideas!!!

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  152. You hit this one out of the ballpark!!! They're ALL my favorite..... no lie!! Your cards and color combos are absolutely perfect

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  153. All so pretty - I especially love the tea light candle holder. Light in nature is just magical and always inspiring.

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  154. I saw your first card and the idea of making a base layer and then decorating... then kept reading... OMG... it just got better and better... Kelly you are AMAZING!

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  155. WOW! These are amazing designs! I love the lantern you made!

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  156. Kelly you always amaze me! Love the group of birthday cards and your projects are just beautiful! Love your trash to treasures too!

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  157. So lovin' the lantern. What a great wedding/shower accessory!!!

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  158. I'm speechless! What a stunning collection and creations. I am going to pray doubly hard tonight so that I get picked as one of the lucky 3 :) I really really want them so bad now!

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  159. Wow, you've sure inspired me today with all the amazing samples you created using products from the new SOA box.

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  160. WOW!!! So many fantastic examples! And the candle holder is pure genius!

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  161. so creative - love the way you made so many different cards using the same word layout.
    How do you like the CP inks compared to others?

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  162. You've translated your love for text into an array of absolutely stunning cards and projects! The candle holder has captured my heart! I draw inspiration from the creativity of others, from nature and, especially, from my niece and nephew, who inspire me to become a better person every. single. day! Thank you for creating and sharing beauty today!
    ~carol

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  163. WOW love all your projects what great inspiration you have shared. Love this new collection.

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  164. Oh my goodness!!! I'm in love for your stunning lantern!!! Amazing project!!! Beautiful cards too! Colors are really gorgeous!!!

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  165. Gorgeous cards! And I adore the paper lantern! so fun! I think that was a perfect idea and can't wait to try it!

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  166. I love the lantern idea and your cards are simply awesome. I cannot wait to make a stack of notecards and given them as gifts.

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  167. What lovely fun cards! Love the lantern.
    Ingrid

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  168. Well thought out presentation! Very thorough. Love the lantern idea! I have previously posted that prior to these blog hops, I couldn't imagine putting that Medallion stamp set to use - that isn't true anymore! Thanks!

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  169. What awesome cards. I really like how you made the borders.

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  170. Oh my gosh, just love your lamp. And there really is something about the text... love it..

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  171. I love the idea to stamp a whole sheet on the diagonal and then cut it up for a set!

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  172. You certainly outdid yourself here! The first batch of cards was awesome. The I kept scrolling down and seeing more, and more... and more! Oh my gosh, I can't believe it! Your tips on mass producting, but still having unique and fun cards is great also. Thank you soooooo much! 🤗

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  173. Great cards and the lantern is awesome!!

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  174. I love 3-d projects, and your tea light is beautiful. But your tips and techniques for stamping up several versions of your first card, and then finishing them individually is awesome! But you didn't stop there, you shared ideas for stamping a one-sheet background. Thank you.

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  175. So many fantastic projects.
    Love the glowing light.
    Your multiple cards are
    a great idea. Be prepared
    for whenever you need a card.
    I'm inspired by the blogs on
    this hop. Great starting
    place for my cards.
    thanks for sharing.

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  176. Amazing inspiration, Kelly; thanks for the wonderful inspiration. Can't wait until tomorrow to confirm my order!

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  177. Gorgeous designs. I agree with you, I love different styles of text, and vintage is my fav. Such a great collection. I can't wait to get my hands on it.

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  178. Wow your projects have left me breathless with excited and so inspired. THANK you for sharing them with us:)

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  179. Catherine's products and your creativity are an amazing match.

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  180. Such genius ideas that I can use with THESE stamps and my other stamps as well!
    Love the lantern idea and the idea to stamp a large sheet and cut them up would make a fabulous set of notecards to give as a gift!
    BRAVO!!!!

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  181. Love your great cards and projects! Thank you.

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  182. Talk about versatility coming in this box! And you have shown so much of it in your post & I am impressed.

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  183. Gosh this post was full of inspiration! You used the stamps in such creative ways, and the variety is amazing. Thank you! dezertsuz at gmail

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  184. That lattice die is so versatile-beautiful!

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  185. You are a time-saving whiz! One sentiment, many cards. Then stamping all over a full sheet and cutting to make 4 cards...awesome. Lastly, the lantern. What a great idea and it fits in an envelope too...fabulous!

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  186. Such great ideas. Love the lantern. I love flowers so am excited about that set.

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  187. Wow you really showed the versatility of this set. Awesome creations.

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  188. These are amazing, so creative! The lattice tea lite and using a full sheet to make 4 cards, it's great.

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  189. Wow--you have been busy making a great variety of projects!

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  190. Love the BIG Bold words! Keep up the amazing job!

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  191. I love text too, so I'm swooning over this along with you. Thank you for sharing your lovely creations with us!

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