Sunday, August 13, 2017

Stamp of Approval Counting Blessings

Hold onto your seats because it's time for another Stamp of Approval Box from Catherine Pooler! 


Introducing Counting Blessings 
This Stamp of Approval box is called Counting Blessings and the contents really spoke to me!  In the best of times and even in the darkest of times we all have so much to be thankful for and I love being able to celebrate that through this beautiful stamping hobby!  This box made that easy!  I created so many cards it was hard to narrow down what to share today!

If you are unsure what the Stamp of Approval Box is, it is a quarterly hand picked, exclusive collection of products that were designed just for the box. The stamps, dies and other fun products in the Stamp of Approval Collection won’t be released for individual sale for several months over at the Catherine Pooler store.  Be sure to subscribe to the Wait List so you will be emailed the purchase link when the collection goes on sale on August 16th! These boxes do sell out quickly!  And last quarter they sold out in record time!

Good Things are Within Reach

For my first card I wanted to show how versatile these products are.  While they have a Fall-like theme, they can be used for so many other things!  On this first card I used one of my favorite products from the box called Geo Trio Stencil.

Jen Carter Good Things Hearts wm

I used the Counting Blessings: Geo Trio Stencil included in the box to sponge the black polka dots onto white cardstock.  I am a sucker for black & white backgrounds so I was super excited to create my own with this stencil. I love how the dots gradually get smaller as you go! I used the wonderful new Black Jack ink (and I do mean, if you don't have Catherine Pooler's ink you need to head to the store right now! It's the BEST!)


Jen Carter Good Things Hearts Closeup wm

For my panel I stamped a sentiment from the Counting Blessings: Good Things Stamp Set, also using Black Jack ink (it's a fabulous dark gray).  I think you'll love this stamp set as it has great sized sentiments for lots of occasions.  The little scroll at the bottom of the panel is also from this set.  For the hearts in the middle and bottom right hand corner I used dies from the  Counting Blessings: Tags, Etc die set.  


So Grateful
For this next card I went with a Fall theme and used a fun color scheme of All that Jazz (coming to the Catherine Pooler store soon), TiaraTutti Frutti & Grass Skirt inks.

Jen Carter So Grateful 2 wm


I started by creating the chevron piece down the side.  I used the Counting Blessings: Geo Trio Stencil again, sponging with Tiara ink.  I splashed some water on the strip to make the water marks.  I die cut the tag with the Counting Blessings: Tags, Etc die set.  Then I stamped the sentiments which are GORGEOUS with Tutti Frutti & Black Jack ink (did I mention that this ink is must have??  How did I ever live without it? 😊) from the Counting Blessings: Autumn Blessings stamp set.  There's lots of great mix & match sentiments in this set in a beautiful font. 


Jen Carter So Grateful Closeup wm

The leaves were stamped with the new Counting Blessings: Leaf Motifs stamp set. 

Keep Hopping!
To see more from this amazing collection, be sure to visit all of the designers who are posting today!

Catherine Pooler
Jen Carter (that's me!)

Also be sure to visit Catherine's blog on Monday & Tuesday for more sneak peeks from this collection.  And come back here on Wednesday, August 16th at 6PM for more projects from me as we celebrate Release Day!


Here's Your Chance to WIN!


Be sure to comment to win! One winner will be chosen at random from each day's comments and announced on August 17th on Catherine's blog. The winners will each win one of the Counting Blessings Stamp of Approval boxes and if you already purchased it, you will be issued a Gift Certificate worth $100 towards a future purchase!

Thank you so much for joining me today!

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Anonymous said...

I love the cards you made! Can't wait to get my hands on the new SOA products!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards love this kit it would be such a blessing to this stay at home mom to win! I've been wanting to try your products I've heard awesome things about your inks from different bloggers would love to share my creativity

JoannaMaria Crafts said...

Love your cards! 💝

Paula Fuller said...

Your clean and simple style with both cards is very appealing. I like your use of nontraditional colors for the fall leaves. I'm really enjoying this SOA reveal.

Dena said...

Beautiful Cards!

Unknown said...

Interesting use of color on the first. The second is greast.

Unknown said...

I really like these cards, Jen, and I especially like the b/w dotted background you created using the new stencil on the 1st, as well as that rounded-top tag on the second card. ...and very Happy to see those small heart dies! Thanks so much for sharing your cards!

sodell said...

Very nice cards, Jen, and I love how you used the stencils!! I can't wait to use the Geo Trio Stencil myself now! Great job!!

Cathy said...

Beautiful cards! Such great inspiration! Thank you! Can't wait for this release! The collections are amazing!

Unknown said...

These are beautiful!

Penelope said...

I really like that tag die! So fun!

Karen said...

Love the trio stencil. Your cards are so cute and colorful.

Stanlee Runner said...

Beautiful cards, I love the leaves.

Roberta Eldridge said...

Lovely cards! I especially like the teal one with the grateful sentiment and the bright colors!

FD91354 said...

I had my doubts about the kit, but you made the products look great. I will keep following the blog and see what other inspirations appear :)

tani said...

Love your cards.

Lizzie Laine said...

Beautiful cards!
Love the colorful leaves!

Fran said...

Thanks for showing off the versatility of this collection with your gorgeous cards. I am so going to CASE that dotty background.

JanetB said...

I am GRATEFUL for all GOOD THINGS that are within REACH, like the new SOA collection!!

Linda S. said...

I love the simplicity of your heart card, but at the same time, it is striking.

Becca Yahrling said...

Absolutely gorgeous cards! I love the designs of both. Love the
sweet hearts in the first card.

Mary Holshouser said...

Fantastic cards.
Love the colors. The leaves
on the tag are a pretty design.
thanks for sharing.

Deb Selby said...

That trio stencil looks to be very handy for cardmaking. I like that the dots vary in size.

Laurie said...

Love the Geo Trio use of black polka dots and the chevron! I like the fact that each stencil is border size.

Sue Wareham said...

Great inspiration and yes Catherine's inks rock

Unknown said...

Love love both color combos also reallly love the leaves stamp! Also love the inks.

Quillish said...

Jen.. I came across your gorgeous so grateful card on Instagram.. loved it.. those colours you chose look stunning together! Beautiful cards :)

Jean said...
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Jean said...

I am quickly falling in love with the leaves....love the colors on the tag....thanks for sharing your ideas.

DebbieR said...

Love that polka dot stencil!

TerryG said...

Loving the colors and that stencil is just awesome. Beautiful cards!

Melanie G Cowart said...

Love both cards especially the colors of the Grateful card.

Lori Walker said...

i LOVE the leaves - and the geo trio stencil? That is a MUST have! I love your cards!

Teri S. said...

This collection is fab! The cards you made are wonderful. So glad there are heart dies in it. I am going to have to save my pennies (which we don't even have in Canada anymore) so I can purchase some of the inks. They really do look different from other ink pads. Thanks for the chance to win.

Ria said...

Really awesome cards and colours.
Love to see this new release.
xxx Ria

Jennifer Archambault said...

Both of your cards are just beautiful! Great colors! Thanks for sharing!

Christine_sz said...

I love your 2nd card! I think I'm most excited about this stamp set in the new SOA box. I love the leaves with the patterns! Thanks for sharing!

lritchie said...

Great new collection and gorgeous cards, just love your color combos!

Catherine Smith said...

Just stunning as always :) Thanks for the chance :)

Deena C. said...

Those little hearts are so adorable! And that background stencil is awesome. ~Deena C.

Laurie said...

Love the sophisticated black polka dot background stencil. I'm glad that many of the sentiments are large and easy to see.

Sue D said...

Wonderful cards. I like the polka dots and hearts on the first and the colors on the second.

Nana711 said...

i love that the words are large and all of the background dots.

Ericka Strange said...

Beautiful cards! Love the polka-dot one and the hearts are so cute! Great job!

Abby said...

I really like the black poka dot background.

Karthikha said...

Lovely cards! And a beautiful kit :)

Unknown said...

I am 85 yrs. old and am trying my hand at making cards. I LOVE TO WATERCOLOR and love your style with making cards. I hope to share one of my cards sometime soon, although it takes me a while to get started. Thanks for sharing your God given talent with the crafting world. You really do inspire me to keep trying.

Norma said...

Love your cards!

Unknown said...

Love your ideas. Great cards

Unknown said...

Gorgeous cards. Love both of them. I really like the Good Times stamp. Can't wait to get my hands on it.

Unknown said...

Love your use of the SO A collection! Beautiful!

Sherry said...

I love the bright color choices of your fall card!

Regina said...

Great Cards! I love the nontraditional colors

Unknown said...

Love this kit so far!

nancy y said...

Great cards, and I'm really liking your color combinations! They really showcase the stamps in a unique way!

Unknown said...

Can't wait !
Just thinking how excited when my Box arrives 🤗 If you don't buy for yourself buy as a gift. Plant a seed 🌱 sit back and watch it bloom🌳
Everyone has there own kinda 🌹
Much Blessing Everyone
Good luck 🤗

Mary-Anne V said...

What a wonderful use of the kit...love the first with the great hearts!

Judie said...

Wow these cards are beautiful!!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

foleysfriend said...

Lovely cards; great job of show-casing the new SOA products.

dlm said...

Adorable cards!!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards. Cannot wait until Tuesday!

Unknown said...

your wonder thank you for your fantastic inspiration with these gorgeous new stamp and die sets. Blessings. To you Denise xx

Bonnie Sanche said...

Love your "Good Things" card. The background dots are inspiring.

SandyK said...

Love the colors you chose!

jjindp said...

Love the color combo on your so grateful card!

Carol Hardie said...

Jen ~ Amazing cards. Loving the color combinations and layouts, WOW. They are all winners. My favorite would have to be the card with the polka dots and leaf motif. That is a Winner Winner!!

Jo-Anne Tedford said...

Beautiful color choices

Darlene Gabriel said...

Very pretty cards. I love the hearts and polka dots in that first one.

Unknown said...

This is the perfect collection to add to my stamp arsenal! I see a lot of ways to use them, different occasions. The flowers and the leaves sold me! Gotta have it!

Anonymous said...

Love the sentiments in this collection!

Sherry said...

Cute cards. I love that Geo Trio Stencil!

Mary said...

Jen, your cards are so awesome. Love the colors and the products in this collection.

Brandy said...

LOVE your cards! I'm so excited for this release!

Debbie Bonczek said...

Those hearts . . . and those colors . . . and those fonts for the sentiments. LOVE!

Kris in Alaska said...

I adore polka dots!

Chris O said...

Great cards, enjoy the colors! Thanks.

Unknown said...

Love your cards

Unknown said...

Great cards!

Amy Myers said...

Love the color combo on your second card. Just gorgeous!

Janette said...

Great cards can't wait to create.

stampinfranni said...

Lovely cards! Can't wait to get my hands on the dies and stencil!

Laura said...

So very colorful. That greeting simply POPS right off your tag.

Unknown said...

great cards!!!!! can't wait to get playing.

jandbspiegel said...

I love the "So Grateful" card - the colors are absolutely beautiful.

SusanME said...

These are wonderful cards! Love that the set is so versatile!

Unknown said...

I'm new to your products and I can't wait to try them

Unknown said...

I love your cards. I can't pick a favorite...but I do love those polka dots.

Laura G. said...

my favorite SOA box yet!!!

Marty said...

Your cards are unique--I love them!

Kleri said...

Adorable cards!The stencil looks pretty versatile :) tfs!

Lynnea Hollendonner said...

I love those black polka dots! I love how they are small to big!

Deeps said...

Love the soft colors of the hearts. The blue card is amazing too.

Annie C said...

I love how you used non-traditional Fall colors with the Grateful stamp. Beautiful cards!

Shelley Flaherty said...

Beautiful CAS cards! The Geo Trio is awesome!

Dawn said...

Love love love these!!!! Thanks for sharing.

Susan said...

Love both of your lovely cards!

Kira N. said...

I love the stenciled background! Great cards!

Cassie said...

Love your style and color combos. The dots are so fun! Great collection

Helen Gullett said...

Jen, they are absolutely gorgeous and amazing cards. Totally love the images and colors on each of them. Thank you so much for sharing them.

Anonymous said...

I love this box! I feel very fortunate that I am able to budget in purchasing the SOA every quarter. I typically do not comment on the blog hop, because I hope the winner is someone who may not have that financial luxury; however, this morning was a bit crazy and when I went to purchase, it was SOLD OUT! The blog hop is my last chance at owning one of these boxes...fingers crossed...I've owned every one from the beginning.

Diane M said...

Beautiiful cards!

reeree62 said...

These cards are beautiful, and the non-traditional colors on the Grateful card are awesome. The SOA Counting Blessings kit...amazing! Beautiful creations!!!

Sabrina said...

WOW!! Fabulous card!!

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