Showing posts with label Blog Hop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blog Hop. Show all posts

10.09.2017

Winterhaven Stamp of Approval Blog Hop Day 3

It's almost time for the newest Stamp of Approval collection to be released, so you will want to get on the waitlist NOW if you are not already on it.  cpstampofapproval.com  This collection goes beyond the traditional Christmas collection and encompasses the entire season from Christmas, to celebrations, gift tags, thank you and more!  If you aren't familiar with Stamp Of Approval, it is an exclusive collection of stamping products curated by Catherine Pooler.  She puts these collections together in a limited supply for a limited time.  Once they sell out, they are not released for sale until months later and never again in a complete collection at this great price!


Both of my cards today are a take on the traditional Reds & Greens of Christmas.  First up is my Party Dress pink card using the new background stamp along with the Joy Wreath die.  It is so pretty die cut out of glimmer paper, that the card really doesn't need much more.


Stamps: Here We Come A-Caroling, Ornamental Background (SOA Winterhaven)
Ink: Party Dress (Catherine Pooler Designs) Versamak
Paper: Champagne Glimmer Paper (Stampin' Up) Midnight, Premium White (Catherine Pooler Designs)
Accessories: Joy Wreath Die (SOA Winterhaven) White Embossing Powder (WOW)

To create both cards I first stamped in Versamark using the Ornamental Background stamp, then heat embossed with white embossing powder.  Next I sponged on my color started at the bottom of the card and getting lighter as I moved up.  The difference comes in the colors of ink and the embellishments/sentiments to finish off each card.




My second card is a play on the traditional green using Aqua inks instead.  To jazz up the Joy sentiment I first die cut in white, then sponged on color on the bottom 2/3 of the word.  Next I covered the entire thing in Versamark ink and sprinkled Wanderlust embossing powder over it, heat setting it to bring out the sparkle and shine.  The little sentiment strip was part of a larger sentiment that I masked off, inked in versamark and heat set white embossing powder.   Then I sponged my lightest color over the strip and my darkest just around the edges.

Stamps: Here We Come A-Caroling, Ornamental Background (SOA Winterhaven)
Ink: All That Jazz, Aquatini, Something Borrowed (Catherine Pooler Designs) Versamak
Paper: Premium White (Catherine Pooler Designs)
Accessories: Joy Wreath Die (SOA Winterhaven) Wanderlust Embossing Powder, White Embossing Powder (WOW)

The Winterhaven Stamp Of Approval will open up for sale to the waitlist very soon.  You will want to get on that waitlist NOW if you are not already on.  The previous 2 collections sold out within hours of opening up to the waitlist before the link to shop went public. 

Go to:
www.cpstampofapproval.com 
to subscribe.

Now on to the fun stuff!  Seeing what everyone has been creating and commenting for your chance to win a collection for free!


Today is the 3rd day of blog hops.  If you missed the other 2, don't worry, I will link them below.  Make sure you leave a comment on each blog today for your chance to win.  If you get lost on the hop, start at Catherine's blog and work your way down. 

*Up next is the beautifully creative Cynde*


BLOG HOP PRIZE
One winner will be chosen at random from each day's comments and announced on OCTOBER 11th on Catherine’s blog. The winners will win their box and if they already bought it, they will be issued a Gift Certificate worth $100 towards a future purchase.


Heather *you are here*
Cynde ***GO HERE NEXT***
Taheerah

In case you missed them, you can still comment on the first days of blog hops.
Blog Hop Day 1 Blog Hop Day 2

6.06.2017

SOA Naturally Inspired Blog Hop

Today is blog hop day 3 for the soon-to-be-released Naturally Inspired Stamp of Approval by Catherine Pooler.  If you aren't on the waitlist, you will want to be. Go to www.cpstampofapproval.com

My first card is inspired by a summer sun splashed meadow.




Ink: Melon Ice, *Mystery Ink*
Accessories: Best Die

Direct link to youtube video: https://youtu.be/zm63Aow_LEg



If you have never heard of Stamp of Approval, it is an exclusive quarterly collection curated by Catherine Pooler.  Each product in the collection is designed to work with the rest of the collection.  These boxes are limited edition and only available while supplies last.  Once they sell out you won't be able to order them for months, and never again bundled together at this price.  Get yourself on the waitlist at cpstampofapproval.com to be one of the first notified when this release goes for sale.



My second card was inspired by the picture above.  I saw it months ago on pinterest and I've been wanting to make a card inspired by it ever since.  I just needed some dandelion stamps.  :)  As you can see I used the same basic layout, but came out with 2 completely different cards.


Stamps: Birds of A Feather, Wild Garden
Ink: *mystery ink*, Aquatini, Midnight, Versamark
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder (Stampin' Up) Wanderlust Embossing Powder (WOW)



This collection is called naturally inspired.   We were each asked how we are naturally inspired.  Honestly, I am inspired by almost everything in the world around me.  I'm very visual, so I see color, pattern and design everywhere I look.  I love being inspired by nature, though I'm not really an "outdoorsy" kind of girl.  So, what inspires you?  Answer in the comments below for your chance to win one of these boxes for free!  If you've already ordered yours, Catherine will refund the money.


Then hop along the rest of the hop and do the same.  Next up is: Cynde Whitlow  If you missed the first 2 days of the hop I will link you to the start of those days below.   Good luck!

Heather North -you are here

4.20.2017

Spring Fling Blog Hop

I absolutely love the colors of Spring.  Flowers everywhere, green grass and leaves budding out.  If you are like me you are going to fall in love with the new ink colors being released by Catherine Pooler.  These inks a full saturation and coordinate beautiful with her first collection of inks, they are just a few shades lighter.



I had to use all the colors on my cards today and even came up with 3 different versions to share with you.  :)

Direct link to youtube: https://youtu.be/jwtNrRDpHTg



Step One

Stepped Up

Stepped Up More


Close up so you can see the embossed circles from the Dotted Circle Dies.


Now on to the blog hop where you have a chance to win your own collection of the new inks just by leaving a comment on each stop of the hop.  :)  I'm the last stop on the hop, so if you started with Catherine you can now go shopping.  If you started here or somewhere in the middle, head to Catherine's blog CLICKY to finish up the blog hop.  






Ordering is open today for these fabulous new products!  If you have not yet signed up for Catherine's reward club, clicky for a special code on your first purchase.  ;)

Stamps: Simply Stated (Catherine Pooler Designs)
Ink: Bellini, Garden Party, It's A Boy, It's A Girl, Melon Ice, Midnight, Mint to Be, Pixie Dust, Sweet 16 (CPD)
Paper: Bright White (CPD) Vellum Cardstock (Stampin' Up)
Accessories: Circle Dies, Dotted Circle Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs) Distress Ink Blending Tool (Tim Holtz) Mini MISTI

3.17.2017

Calling All Sistahs March Blog Hop

It's the 17th of the month and that means it time to remind my sistahs (that's you) that it is time for us to do our monthly breast self-exams and get those mammograms scheduled if we are due.  We do this each month in the form of a fun blog hop.



My card uses scraps and a second technique piece I created for the November CAS blog hop. Clicky to see that card and video.  (but be sure to come back here for the hop)


Here is the video for this card.  You can also watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=4389iuUYXCs




If you would like to be a stop on the blog hop next month, email me @ sistahoodhop@outlook.com and let me know.   You can also join our Facebook group to stay in touch with our group and get the latest updates.  I'm the last stop on this hop, so if you started somewhere in the middle please jump back to the top and visit the CAS-ual Fridays blog.  Be sure to also leave a comment on each stop on the hop for your chance to win one of the $15 gift certificates being given away to the CAS-ual Fridays store.  Let's get hopping!



Stamps: Be (CAS-ual Fridays Stamps)
Ink: Festive Berries, Picked Raspberry, Wilted Violet (Distress) Versamark
Paper: Black Cardstock (Stampin' Up) Distress Watercolor Cardstock (Tim Holtz)
Accesories: 2 Yous Fri-Dies, Sistahs Fri-Dies (CAS-ual Fridays Stamps) Blueprints 27 dies (My Favorite Things)


1.10.2017

Party Collection Blog Hop

Today is an exciting day for ink lovers everywhere.  Catherine Pooler is rolling out the rest of her first line of ink colors and it is a Party!  Vibrant colors with full coverage inking.  Who could ask for more?



Stamps: Still Smiling (Catherine Pooler Designs)
Ink: Aquatini, Flirty Fuchsia, Party Dress, Tiara (Catherine Pooler Designs)
Paper: Bright White (CPD) Basic Black (Stampin' Up)
Accessories: Friend Fri-Die, Friendly Flowers Fri-Dies (CAS-ual Fridays Stamps) Harleen Stencil (Winnie & Walter)

I just had to make a rainbow card with these luscious colors.  Can you blame me?  Here's a video showing you how I achieved the shadow rainbow look.





Which new color will you be picking up?  I'm going to be ordering the re-inkers and some more paper.  If you've never shopped CP's store before, click on this link to get a special code for your first purchase.


StampNation will also be getting a special code for the Birthday Bash going on this week.  If you are a StampNation member, be sure to go over there first and pick up your code.  The birthday bash starts tomorrow!!!



Are you ready to party with the rest of the design team?  Leave a comment on each stop along the hop for your best chance to win one of the $25 gift certificates Catherine is giving away (2) $25 gift certificates to her store.  Be sure to comment by 6pm EST on Thursday for your chance to win.


The more blogs you comment on, the better your odds of winning. Up next is the incredibly talented Taheerah Atchia.




So, what's your favorite new ink color?
Photo courtesy of Catherine Pooler


9.16.2016

Girl Power

We are strong together.  That is why some of my sistahs and I are joining together for this month's Calling All Sistahs blog hop to share some Girl Power!


While we may not all be fighting breast cancer, we are all in this fight together.  Sistah, I encourage you to stop what you are doing right now and check yourself.  If  you haven't had your yearly mammogram, get it scheduled today. Don't wait.  It could just save your life!  If you are fighting breast cancer, please know that you are not in this alone.  We are all rallying behind you in this fight!!!  You've got this, sistah!


Direct link to youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW965N1NRDg



We've come to the end of the hop, but if you joined somewhere along the middle, just head back to the top and start at CAS-ual Fridays Stamps. Be sure to read her blog post for a touching story of how we are in this together. <3  Make sure you leave a comment on each blog along the way for your chance to win one of the three $15 gift certificate Michele is giving away to the Cas-ual Fridays Stamps store.



Are you a blogger that would like to be a part of next month's bloghop?  It's easy to do.  All you need is a blog and at least one item from the Calling All Sistahs line of stamps and dies to use on your card.  The hop is always on the 17th of the month.  October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so we will be doing a special theme with our hop to encourage our sistahs currently fighting breast cancer.



If you are interested in joining us, simply email me at sistahoodhop @ outlook .com  or visit our Facebook group to learn more about it.

Stamps: Calling All Sistahs, Hope Ribbon (Cas-ual Fridays Stamps) Peppermint Stick (Catherine Pooler Designs)
Ink: Onyx Black (Versafine) Versamark
Paper: Basic Black, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper, Vellum (Stampin' Up) Candy Cane Lane (Bo Bunny)
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder (SU) Opaque Bright White Super Fine Embossing Powder (WOW) Friendly Flower Fri-Dies, Scallop Tag Fri Dies (Cas-ual Fridays Stamps)

Sketch from Stampin Celebration SC133