Tracie Pond

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Love is in the Air Stamp of Approval Collection Blog Hop Day 2 + Giveaway

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Welcome to Day two of the Love is in the Air Stamp of Approval Collection Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from the amazing, Heather North’s Blog. The complete list is towards the end of the post if you get lost.

What is a Stamp of Approval Collection?

Catherine did an amazing Facebook Live on the history of Stamp of Approval. I believe everyone should take a few minutes and watch her story. She works hard for all of us and so does her team.

Stamp of Approval is a quarterly collection of products that work well together. With these products there are no guessing games. You literally can spend hours upon hours creating with each collection. They never really go out of style and are easy to incorporate all year. The collection even comes with a Project Guide containing card samples of all styles from the creative team.

The Love is in the Air collection contains:

  • 1 – 6×8 stamp set
  • 3 – 4×6 stamp sets
  • 1 – layering die set
  • 1 – sentiment die
  • 1 – accent die
  • 1 – mystery ink

In addition there are two add-on die sets which coordinate with Love is in the Air and Bon Voyage stamp sets. Furthermore, there will be two new stamp blocks.

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING AVAILABILITY***

Monday, January 8 at 9 pm Eastern:

LIVE PJ party for StampNation Members. During this party StampNation members will be able to order early.

Tuesday, January 9 at 9 am Eastern:

Wait list will be emailed a link to order (if not sold out).

Tuesday, January 9 at 6 pm Eastern:

Ordering will be made available to everyone, (if not sold out). Please be aware collections have sold out several times to the waitlist and have not gone public!

Now it is time to share a couple of the cards I made using the Love is in the Air collection. When I get a new stamp set I take a piece of scrap paper and just start stamping. I do not plan a layout. That stresses me out too much and then ruins the fun. As I stamp I start seeing things and become flooded with ideas / inspiration.

My first card is CAS (clean and simple). I used the balloon in the Love is In the Air set and made it a vase. And I used the arrow of hearts for flowers.

Love is in the AIR SOA Tracie Pond 1

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4 1/4 x 11 inches, score at 5 1/2 and fold in half.
  2. Add 3 horizontal score lines to both the top and the bottom of the front of the card.
  3. Stamp the sentiment and the balloon directly on the card base above the bottom set of score lines. (The balloon becomes a vase.)
  4. Stamp the arrow of hearts several times on the card base. Position them coming out of the vase to resemble a floral arrangement. (Tip: Only ink 1/2 of the stamp.) Also stamp the tiny heart within the sentiment.
  5. Stamp the balloon on white cardstock and then die-cut. Trim the basket of the balloon off, resulting in a vase. Then adhere with dimensional tape over the stamped image on the card.
  6. Embellish the pink hearts with a clear glitter pen.

For my second card I started by creating a background with a couple of the smaller images in the Bon Voyage stamp set. I love to create backgrounds and these hearts were perfect! Then I decided which element and sentiment would look nice on the background.

Love is in the AIR SOA Tracie Pond 2

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Trim a piece of mirrors cardstock to 4 1/4 x 11 inches, score at 5 1/2 and fold in half. Set aside to use as your card base.
  2. Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4 x 5 1/4 inches and stamp the background using the starburst stamp and small heart stamp. (Tip: Find the midpoint of the panel and lightly pencil in 1 inch sections to use as your stamping guide. Erase the pencil marks when you are finished stamping your design.)
  3. Stamp the message in the bottle on white cardstock and die-cut.
  4. Cut a narrow strip of vellum to stamp and heat emboss sentiment.
  5. Adhere vellum to card panel being cautious where you are adhering the die-cut (this is a good spot to place adhesive on your vellum).
  6. Adhere message in the bottle die-cut with foam adhesive to the vellum strip.
  7. Add embellishments: sequins and clear glitter.
  8. Adhere panel to card base with tape runner.

BLOG HOP PRIZE

One winner will be chosen at random from each day’s comments and announced on JANUARY 10th on Catherine’s blog. Yes, that is THREE winners! So make sure to comment along on each of the three days. 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.

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Comments

  4. Sarah Greber says

    I’m late to the commenting party, but wanted to stop by and say that I love your ‘balloon’ vase. Such a cute way to turn that out. I’m liking the CAS of it all and the score lines. Turned out to be quite elegant. 🙂 Thanks for your talents and inspiration on this hop!

  7. Annalisa says

    Many people have said the same thing, but that’s such a genius idea to use the balloon as a vase! I’m so impressed with that whole card; it’s so clean and simple, but with the embossed lines it really packs a punch. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!

  8. FD91354 says

    Lovely cards. I like how the SOA releases their product all coordinated and this plans so you aren’t stumped.. such a great idea.

  9. Debbie says

    The balloon vase is definitely a winner. Love the new ink colors on the second card. 👌

  10. Irene Jubien says

    Creative turning the balloon around and a message in a bottle is a great idea. I see you also did a flower from the balloon and I love it. Playing with the stamps is the key for having fun. Fantastic blog hop Stamp Nation it pays to belong.

  13. Ishani says

    You are a genius !! Who thought of a vase out of balloon.. I love your creativity Tracie !

  15. Melissa Musick says

    Cute idea turning the balloon the other way for a vase, love reading the blogs to get ideas

  16. Mel Hughes says

    Tracie, WOW!!! It never would have occurred to me that I could turn that balloon upside down to make it a vase!! You are so clever!! I look forward to seeing more of your card creations and learning from you! Can’t wait to get my hands on this SOA too! 🙂

  17. Karen Sturdivant says

    You are so clever to use the hot air balloon as a flower vase. I would have never thought of that.

  18. F. Andre says

    Such clever use of the stamps on your first card. Absolutely fabulous! And I love the bursts of bold colour on the second one. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

  23. Melody M says

    I love your CAS card and how you used the stamps in unintended ways! I really like the background on your second card too!

  24. Heather Nelson says

    Very creative using the balloon for a vase! I love your repeated pattern with the hearts in the stars. Fabulous!

  26. canadiancaroline says

    Wow–awesome, different ideas with these SOA supplies. That balloon vase with heart stems just blows me away. Thanks for the inspiration!

  27. Laura Miller says

    I’m always so impressed when I see someone use a stamp set in a novel, out-of-the-box method. LOVE LOVE LOVE the upside balloon as a cool vase…. and the a stem of heart-shaped flowers. PERFECTION.

  37. Ronnie Klatt says

    What a great idea – using the balloon for a vase – can’t wait to use the stamp. Really cute cards

  38. CraftyLawyer says

    I LOVE how you repurposed the hot air balloon into a vase and the second card looks most like a new year card! That’s awesome!

  41. Martha S says

    Your cards are so unique in design! I appreciate the ideas for using the stamps in ways other than the obvious!

  46. Fran W says

    How “outside the box” is that balloon vase? Just so clever! I am a SN member and am really hoping that the mystery ink is a nice neutral navy!

  48. stampgrl29 says

    Tracey, the hot air balloon turned into a vase is such an ingenious idea. Love the little flowers coming out of it. The starbursts in many colors with the grey hearts of setting each other is a very super background. Great cards!

  50. Maggie B says

    I L.O.V.E. the way you used the balloon stamp as a vase! Totally genius and proves we should all look at our stamps and dies with a fresh look once in awhile. Thanks for the inspiration Tracie & I hope you have a wonderful week. ~HUGS~
    #kindnessmatters

  54. Stacy White says

    Wow! what cute uniquie cards! Just lovely! I love how you turned the balloon into a vase! 🙂

  55. Sue T. says

    Hello Tracie, I love both of your cards, and I love the last card, because it makes me want to go to a party.

  56. beth swisher says

    Wow what great creations. Love the vase. Will have to use that idea. And you background idea is awesome. Thanks for sharing. This blog hop is great.

  57. BeverlyBL says

    Clever extra use for the balloon stamp, and I love the beautiful, colorful background you made.

  59. Kim Botello says

    Very cleaver, making the balloon a vase. It’s simple, but get your message across. I love everything rainbow, the your bright, colorful background is something I will definitely do. Great job.

  63. Lori A Walker says

    Love the background on your second stamp! and your “outside the box” thinking of the balloon is a stroke of genius! (SN Member)

  66. Lorie Brunner says

    Love your projects!! As a mew Stamp Nation member, I’m really excited for this box!!

  70. mkskinkare says

    I love the CAS look of the first card and the background you made for the second one. I am stamp nation member and I really do love the new products coming out in this collection.

  73. Barbara Brennan says

    Hot Air Balloon ~ Vase….You see beyond the obvious! Loved the colorful design of your Sending Love card.

  74. Jodie Ramdas says

    Oh I never would have thought to use the balloon as a vase! Such a clever idea Tracie! Beautiful cards! Can’t wait for the Stamp Nation pj party! I’m also a Stamp Junkie!

  75. Wendy Hughes says

    I am a StampNation member and I just love this new SOA. My favourite though would be the postage stamp die. I am also excited about the new ink colour being released to add the the full collection I got for Christmas. I just love your colour choices and the effect you did with the stamped background.

  78. Theresa says

    Awesome cards! Loved the vase in your clean and simple card. Sooo excited to see the message in a bottle being used. SN member.

  79. ANN GREENE says

    Now that’s thinking out of the box for the first card. I really like your spin. Thanks for sharing.

  82. S Lynn Beaumont says

    Love the heart/starburst background – so cheerful! I’m looking forward to my first SOA as a SN member!

  83. Sammi Houp says

    Stamp Junkie group member here checking out your awesome creativity with the new SOA box! I cannot wait to see what he new Color is! oh, and I just Love your cards – The first one is simple but so elegant and the second is so colorful and fun!

    Sammibug aka Samantha Houp aka Sammi

  85. Samantha Buse says

    I love how you’ve used the balloon stamp as a vase so clever love both your samples, thanks for sharing

  88. Patricia Benger says

    Your cards are quite different from the other cards I have seen! You have quite the imagination! Thank you for sharing!

  94. Karen Kuschel says

    Wow! I think your cards are the most unique ones posted thus far. You have done a great job of using the kit out of the box and creatively! Love them!

  95. JoAnneR says

    So clean and simple. Pink and gray are so pretty together. Love the rainbow. Awesome cards.

  96. Brandy Duncan says

    Your cards are so unique. I adore them. Your clever use of the hot air balloon as a flower pot blew me away. I can’t get enough of all the inspiration in the blog hops. Catherine knocked this collection out of the park. TFS

  97. Darylene Foster says

    Love the way you thought out of the “box” for your cards. Love the idea of using the hot air balloon as a vase. Very clever!!

  98. Jane M says

    Stamp Nation Member. Very creative idea to use the hot air balloon stamp as a vase!! Great cards!

  99. Vickie Buehler says

    Tracie, great way to think outside of the box! Love how you’ve used the stamps in unexpected ways!

  102. Melinda Lowry says

    What a great idea to use the balloon as a vase! I love the simplicity of your cards.

  107. Elizabeth G says

    love the clean and simple of the first card (mine never turn out that nice, i always need to add more) and the upside down balloon WOW.

  111. murphysmom Linda miller says

    Love the cards you shared. Nice to see the first one that is simple but elegant! Goes to prove you don’t have to spend hours to have an awesome card to share with that special someone. Love being a member of SN.

  113. Sharon Stewart says

    Love the cards! Such a cute and simple design on the first one. Love the bright colors on the second one.

  114. lynnlouisehall says

    Oh..clever…upside down baloon…and the score lines…I am going to try this!!! Thx!!!

  117. Kara Stainbrook says

    So pretty! I love what you did for your first card. Craative!

    Stamp Nation Member

  120. Wanda Radler says

    Wow – I love that rainbow background – what a great idea! Mine would not be straight but I love yours! 🙂

  126. Donna Neal says

    Thanks for showing a different use for the balloon stamp – don’t know that I would’ve thought of using it as a vase – creative and fun! It was such a neat surprise! Loved how you used the starburst stamp on that second card – very, very nice!

  131. Denise Mlady says

    What a great use for the balloon. And I loved how you used the little stamp to make a background, you inspired me to give that a try. Thanks for sharing.

  135. JesusRedeemed says

    I am a Stamp Junkie and a member of CardMaking Tips,Techniques and chats! I love your delightful and colorful card, Tracie! Very creative to use the hot air balloon stamp as a vase! Love CPD products!

  136. Suzan Estrada says

    What a great idea – turning the balloon into a vase. I never would have thought of that.

  139. Marjorie King says

    Love how you have thought out of the box and turned the balloon into a vase. Thanks for sharing.

  142. Jo Ann Lovell says

    Love how you used the stamps in such a creative way, especially the balloon. I would have never thought of doing that.

  143. Marcia Fellner says

    Incredibly clever use of the balloon and arrows. A true gift of a creative person – to see all the possibilities. Love the card.

  147. DUMONTIER Marjorie says

    That’s such a fun idea to use the air balloon upside down !!
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  150. trawnick2015 says

    Gorgeous cards. In Love yet Again! Love being a StampNation member. I love the Stamp of Approval collections because everything in it works so well together you don’t have to think about it. The cards practically make themselves. I love just how many different ways these products can be used together. Hard to choose a favorite product but I’m leaning really hard in the direction of those postage stamp dies.
    Terrilynn

  155. Angela Rose says

    I love the simplicity of the first card.
    “I’m a Stamp Junkie and I think the new color is white or ombre x

  157. Vivian says

    Love the bright colors and in the background! Getting more excited about this new box with each new project!

  158. Avra says

    Way to think outside the box!I’m in Laurel’s Facebook cardmaking group and my guess is Pretty in Pink!

  159. Vicki Smith says

    Who knew a balloon could be a vase! A great clean and simple card. This is a fabulous collection because it all works together.

  160. Bethany koubsky says

    Your cards are fantastic and so is this collection ! Too much fun ! Can’t wait to play and get inky!

  165. Mary Holshouser says

    the first card is so plain and simple and the
    second bursts with color and activity.
    Fantastic cards.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

  166. Nana Griffin says

    Really cool ideas and the vase idea from the hot air balloon, another great way to use that stamp.

  171. Debbie Bonczek says

    Love these cards. That balloon . . . flipped as a vase is fabulous, and I love the background you created. As a StampNation member, I love that all of your creations, designer creations, and member creations will combine in one spot where we can inspire each other.

  176. Dorothy Breitenstein says

    Awesome cards Tracie!! That’s pretty neat how you turned that balloon into a vase! I can just feel your creativeness. Thanks for inspiring a SN member.

  178. Peggy mccullar says

    Okay. That vase just blew me away! That just doubled our options with that stamp set! I follow you on IG And couldn’t wait to see what you created! You didn’t dissapoint with all your projects! I’m a stamp junkie and I think the mystery ink is a pink!!!!

  185. olleharr says

    Awesome cards Tracie!! That’s pretty cool how you turned that balloon into a vase! I’m going to have to give that a try!

  186. Karen K. says

    Your ideas are brilliant! I love the way you used the hot air balloon as a vase!! And I’m a sucker for repetitive background stamping! I’m a SN member and Stamp Junkie and I’m so curious about the new ink color! I’m thinking it’s in the pink/purple color family and can’t wait to see it for myself!

  187. JennyC says

    Wonderful cards Tracie – I am so in love with how you changed up the balloon to make it a vase, and kept it CAS. Just so simple and clever. Jenny x

  192. Tammy Nyenhuis says

    Hi Tracie – I love your cards, what a great way to show the versatility of these stamps!! You have such a unique perspective! I’m a Stamp Nation member.

  193. Noel says

    I love how you repurposed the hot air balloon to make a vase. I would have never thought of that!

  194. Diane Loughrey says

    Would not have thought of using the ballon as a base – wow. Stampnation OK party is almost here and I can’t wait.

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