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
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.
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!).
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 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), Tiara, Tutti Frutti & Grass Skirt inks.
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.
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!
Jen Carter (that's me!)
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!
These look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fall projects!
ReplyDeleteLoving the new stencil! Hadn't noticed that the dots are graduated in size, and love that! Great cards and colors, I love CP inks!
ReplyDeleteCards are wonderful and demonstrate the versatility of the collection beautifully.
ReplyDeleteLove your color choices on your So Grateful card with the tag!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to play with that stencil!
ReplyDeleteI love the grateful cards color combination.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. love the grateful tag
ReplyDeleteOh so cute cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful
ReplyDeleteI love the way you've mixed nontraditional fall colors and created awesome cards for anytime of the year!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love polka dots!! What great cards, love them.
ReplyDeleteI really like stencils and now we get 3! Nice cards
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, Love❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteLove the versatility of the stencil - so many options- what a great idea. Your cards are beautiful, love the color combinations
ReplyDeleteAlways love your projects, these are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYour projects are beautiful! I am in love with the leaves!
ReplyDeleteThis collection has so much to offer in both tradition and non traditional cards. Your cards show that in the colors you used. I like that. The polka dot is my favorite....I LOVE black polka dots.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are awesome.
ReplyDeleteAmazing Cards! Love them!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! I love the colors you chose for the grateful card! This new SOA box really has it all!
ReplyDeleteCute cards. Love the new SOA!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for pointing out the difference in size for the GeoTrio stencil... what a fun little treat. Fall is my favorite time of year and I love the bright fun look of CP inks together.
ReplyDeleteThose leaves really are quite unique and they give such a po to the cards
ReplyDeleteLove your cards Jen. They are both great, but each different! Love them!
ReplyDeletelove your cards so much....great colors
ReplyDeleteGreat cards Jen! Love the color combo of the last one - so different. And such a great graphic card - can't stop looking at it! And that little dot on those hearts - LOVE little details like that. :)
ReplyDeleteI really like what you did with these, and how you showed that these are more than just fall themed items. Love that stenciled polka dot background. And the hearts - I forgot that the little heart die-cut was included.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love your CAS design style!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful cards!!! Colors are simply gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteLove each of your cards! Your use of color and graphics really packs a punch. I struggle with creating more gender neutral and masculine cards. You have given me some great ideas for using this collection!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are fantastic, but the second I'd definitely my favorite! Love the beautiful script of grateful, the leaf stamps are adorable and your color theme is amazing! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
ReplyDeleteJen, your cards are beautiful, love them!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! Unique layouts and color combos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Jen!! I love how you have combined the products in the SOA!!
ReplyDeleteLove the leafs and color combo!
ReplyDeleteThank you for giving us all a chance to win this beautiful box of fun goodies to make so many cards with. Please enter me! Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteAwesomeness!! very excited
ReplyDeleteWhat a great all year round encouragement card!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. So many great elements. Wow!
ReplyDeleteWonderful color combos.
ReplyDeleteHi Jen ~ Beautiful cards and I love a B/W background....so classy. Love the bright, beautiful colors for your fall cards. Thanks for the inspiration!
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ReplyDeleteLove love love this collection!
ReplyDeleteLove love love this collection
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Your cards make this look exciting.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love your color combination!
ReplyDeleteLove the good things card. Gorgeous cards. Can't wait for my own.
ReplyDeleteI love CP's colors and you used them wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteWow that stencil looks amazing and those new colours really pop
ReplyDeleteLove love love that first card! I purchased the Spring fling inks along with the previous SOA box and love them. It's just as with the wink of stella. Everyone is swooning over them, but it's not until you've tried them yourself that you fully appreciate why that is.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors you chose on the tag card!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun cards. I didn't realize the dots got smaller on the geo trio stamp. What a neat affect. I love tbe crispness of the Leaf Motifs stamp set.
ReplyDeleteGreat card ideas Jen. I love seeing all the ideas from the design team.
ReplyDeleteWow! Awesome cards, Jennifer! I'm so glad you're joining us for this hop. :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful...love those gorgeous leaves.
ReplyDeletegreat cards and ideas. Love the way you incorporated the tag on the card
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and beautiful colors!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I can't wait to get the new SOA box
ReplyDeleteSo inspirational and you show the versatility of this SOA.
ReplyDeleteI am in LOVE with this hearts card. I am so excited at how versatile the stamps are and I can't wait to get my box.
ReplyDeleteI am loving the leaves stamp. thanks for sharing your hard work. Love that these will be able to be used for all seasons.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love this XOA box already!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards and ideas--especially the first with the black and white background! Fabulous!! Thanks for sharing on this great blog hop.
ReplyDeleteLove how you can be greatful any time!!love the tag!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Jen! I love how versatile these collections are! Your cards are beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the cards and colors! this box with the Catherine Pooler inks are a must!
ReplyDeleteThe stencil is going to have so many uses. Love your projects!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! The colors just make me think end of summer!
ReplyDeleteLove to see what everyone is doing with the new set. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteThe stencil is going to have so many uses. Love your projects!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!! I love the colors you used in the second card!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the dots from the stencil included in this month's Stamp of Approval collection. Your cards are very colorful! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWow. These are beautiful examples!!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic!! Love the dotted stenciled background and the fun colors of the leaves - so cute!
ReplyDeleteThe tag on your sec and card is so lively! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are so bright and happy:).
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of these cards. So lovely!!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely cards! Great colors and stamps!
ReplyDeleteI agree those black dots on that white background is fabulous. I love the way they get smaller as they go up.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your cards, especially the first one! Love the colors and I love hearts!
ReplyDeleteI love anything that includes a tag....hahaha Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love what you can do with the leaves. Fall is my favorite season and I love those nice Maple leaves!
ReplyDeleteLove how different these creations are from this collection, both beautiful especially love the bright colors and leaves.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the polka dot back ground...love the cards!
ReplyDeleteNice! I love the dots in decreasing sizes!
ReplyDeleteLove the color combination and the polka dots.
ReplyDeleteJen, your cards cards are amazing and really show the versatility of this kit. CP inks really add that extra punch.
ReplyDeleteLike your cards! This is shaping up to be a great collection.
ReplyDeleteThis set has my name on it. Beautiful examp,Es.
ReplyDeleteI love the first card, especially the hearts!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to use that stencil!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors on the So Grateful card!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards - so colorful.
ReplyDeleteI love the use of the stencils.
ReplyDeleteI love the black and white background!
ReplyDeleteLove the color combinations you used and great layouts !
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful. I really love the colors and die cut tag on the "so grateful" card.
ReplyDeleteThe SOA collections never disappoint! I'm totally in love with the geometric designs on the leave stamps. Yummy color schemes!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are so gorgeous! xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely cards................and those colors are all gorgeous together! Well done......
ReplyDeletelove the black and white with the pop of colour
ReplyDeleteJen, thanks for your super ideas and inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love the vibrant colors. Happy cards.
ReplyDeleteJen - these two cards are so pretty. I really like how colorful the Grateful card is. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
ReplyDeleteStunning cards. Just love your cards
ReplyDeleteLove the colors. Awesome use of the tag die
ReplyDeleteADORE that "Good Things are within Reach" card. I'm a sucker for polka dots and I love the little colorful hearts on top. What a great collections. I'm going to LOVE that stencil!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards and love the colors.
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Beautiful cards. I especially love the color combo on your second card.
ReplyDeleteThe So Grateful is my fav. Like the bold fall colors. Nice to see something besides the typical orange/browns. Refreshing card.
ReplyDeleteI especially like your second card, Jen! I haven't had a chance to try out All That Jazz, but I think I'm going to love it! Anyway, thanks for mentioning about the stencil dots getting smaller as they go (or larger, I suppose, if you look at it the other way, lol). I hadn't noticed that before.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, I love black and white backgrounds, too!
ReplyDeleteLove these! Can't wait to get this!
ReplyDeleteI love the creative color choice
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Loving the color combo of the second card.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creations! ��
ReplyDeleteI love the color combination in the So Thankful card!!
ReplyDeleteYour first card is my favorite. Very creative.
ReplyDeleteLove the colorful and happy leaf card!
ReplyDeleteJen, loved both of your cards. Great color combinations!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Jen. This is a marvellous SOA collection.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, these are some amazing color combinations! Love all your cards!!!
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ReplyDeleteJen....your cards are beautiful! These CP Inks are luscious!!! :) And the colors you used look amazing! Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeletegreat clean cards
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Thanks for the reminder of another use for tags!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Jen. Very different colour scheme than normal. I only have a few of Catherines colours. I'm going to have to get me some more. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove that stencil and the black jack ink!
ReplyDeleteI love the bold blue card with the bright colors, the tag and the yellow chevron! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, so pretty
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Can't wait for the release.
ReplyDeleteLove the fun colors you chose for your cards, really nice!
ReplyDeleteGood things are within reach!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! So unique!!
ReplyDeletelove both cards. The blue one is stunning and the Grateful card is nice for autumn.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! I'm especially drawn to the first one as I love black & white dots & stripes also. These stencils would be an awesome addition to my supplies!
ReplyDeleteLove the black dot background and the fall card has such beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteLove the So Grateful card! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color combos!
ReplyDeleteThese sets are so versatile! Can't wait to get mine.
ReplyDeleteReally fun cards! Can't wait to get my box!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteOh, I am loving that polka dot stencil!
ReplyDeleteLove the designs, so cute.
ReplyDeleteLove the cute leaves!
ReplyDeleteI love making your own pattern paper with stencils and this stencil is perfect for that! Black and white patterned paper is very popular right now so this is very economical as well. Terrific cards!
ReplyDeleteI have just person to send these to. She needs to know she is a blessing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, i really like the color choices on your cards, the second obe has an awesome retro kind of feel i love
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! Love these colours. These inks are really a must have!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards. The color combo on the So Grateful card is awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove the trio stencil. Can't wait to get my hands on it.
ReplyDeleteLove love love the grateful card! So bright anf festive! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards with beautiful color schemes.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful cards. Love the new stamps, especially the sentiments.
ReplyDeleteThose hearts re too cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I love how you showed the versatility of this collection. I can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteCheryl
I am so in love with Black Jack ink ! Love the polka dot background! And the colorful card is so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI really like the use of the stencils on both cards.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait !
ReplyDeleteJust 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 🤗
These are all so nice-how could anyone pick a favorite?!?! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMy Favorite Card was the So Grateful... So Colorful!!! Thanks for Sharing.... Faith Gaspar
ReplyDeleteI love that you also made a non-fall themed card. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love the dot background that you created with the stencil. So versatile and a big savings over patterned paper. Great cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I'm sure gonna love the stencil.
ReplyDeleteReally awesome products. Can't wait to see the rest. Great cards created with this versatile kit!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!!! Love the stencil and the leaf stamps. Thanks for sharing your card samples!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful set, love the leaves!!! Awesome cards!
ReplyDeleteI am going to really love this set!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards!! Each are just as beautiful as the next!!
ReplyDeleteWow love those leaves and sentiment dies. Your cards are so colorful and inspiring. Thanks so much for the peek at the SOA box :)
ReplyDeleteThose colorful leaves on the grateful tag are my favorite! Great projects!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love the on with the black and white background.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Especially love the color scheme & design of card #2. Would love to see the other cards you created!
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Adorable cards you made here..New to this blog..Thank you for sharing..The kit sounds fun..
ReplyDeleteI love the polka dots!! And the new colors of ink look fabulous...love your cards!
ReplyDeleteboth cards are beautiful. i love the black dot stenciling and the way they decrease in size too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration and the chance to win this stamp of approval set
ReplyDeleteLove what you have done ,clean and simple with wonderful sentiment stamps
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards
ReplyDeleteLove the "count your blessings" card!
ReplyDeleteJust lurvvv the hearts!!
ReplyDeleteI love the bright colours and design of the leaf card, so vivid and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow Jen! Let be your cards! I especially love the fall one with the tag! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards you made!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards.
ReplyDeleteThese are very creative cards. Love the color combos.
ReplyDeleteLove the combination of polka dots and hearts! Wow, love the fall one with the vibrant colors!
ReplyDeleteSenora
Wowsers! What a wonderful job using multiple elements from this collection. I especially love use of the Geo Trio stencil. I hadn't realized the dots gradually change size
ReplyDeleteWow Jen! You have made some Gorgeous cards! I especially like the colors you used in the first card with the hearts. Are those Catherine Pooler Inks that you used? I just absolutely love those inks!!! I can't wait to see what else you create with this SOA collection!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete~Lisa R
Beautiful! Love the sentiment! Very inspirational.
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely cards
ReplyDeleteNice cards.
ReplyDeleteJen, Gorgeous cards! Really like how you can used these stencils in making cards. Thanks so much for sharing. Can't wait until I can order my SOA collection.
ReplyDeleteI love the cards you made! Can't wait to get my hands on the new SOA products!
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