Winterhaven Is Coming

How are you spending World Card Making Day?  Winterhaven is coming next week, and blog hops for the new Stamp Of Approval start today.  My blog hop day will be Monday, but I just couldn't wait to start sharing my cards with you!

Stamps: Here We Come A-Caroling, Tis The Season (Catherine Pooler Designs)
Ink: It's A Girl, Rockin' Red, Tutti Frutti, Garden Party, Grass Skirt, Lime Rickey (Catherine Pooler Designs) Versamark 

Paper: Premium White (Catherine Pooler Designs) Vellum Cardstock (Stampin' Up)

 Accessories: Gold Embossing Powder (Stampin' Up) Gold Confetti (Pretty Pink Posh)

I took the Tis' The Season stamp set from this collection and paired it with a sentiment from another set in the collection to make this card.  The instructions for this card will be included in the project guide that comes with every Stamp of Approval collection.   Make sure you are on the waitlist to find out when these products are released. cpstampofapproval.com

If you would like to join the first day of blog hops and comment for your chance to win, start HERE at Catherine's blog. 

In case you haven't popped on over to StampNation yet, here are my sneak peeks for 2 of the challenges.

Mermaid Hope CAS04

There are still a few days to join the Calling All Sistahs Encouragement Challenge!  My love for the ocean started as a child and has only grown through the years.  The inspiration photo got my creative juices flowing, so I have a second card to show you.

Missed the first one?  Clicky to check it out. 

My parents were up visiting when I made these cards and sat watching me.  It's the first time I've had an audience when making my cards.   Here is a quickie video of my process.

Hop on over to the Calling All Sistahs blog to enter your encouragement card inspired by this fabulous picture.

Stamps: Mermaids, Word Ribbon (CASual Fridays Stamps)
Ink: Crumb Cake, Night of Navy, Soft Sky, Tempting Turquoise (Stampin' Up) Orange Twist (Catherine Pooler Designs) Versamark
Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White (SU)
Accessories: Merry Label Dies (CASual Fridays Stamps) Pearl (SU)

Don't forget to use our coupon code when you shop at the CASual Fridays Stamps store. 

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Seas the Day CAS04

All of my friends know I LOVE the ocean.  If I could live anywhere it would be at the ocean with my own private beach.  So, it's no surprise that I love this month's Calling All Sistahs Encouragement Challenge.  

To join in the challenge you make an Encouragement card based on the photo or colors or both.  Here is my card.

To view video on youtube: https://youtu.be/b-rwoBnsd7A

Be sure to head on over to the challenge blog to see how the Encouragement Squad was inspired and to add your card for a chance to win a $25 gift card to CASual Fridays Stamps store!!!

Stamps: Mermaid (CASual Fridays Stamps)
Ink: Crumb Cake, Night of Navy, Tempting Turquiouse, Soft Sky (Stampin' Up)
Paper: Crumb Cake (Stampin' Up) Distress Watercolor Paper (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: 1" flat brush; Linen Thread, Pearls (SU)