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Blog Hop-Giveaway S.O.A.

Hello friends. How is your week going? You may have remembered I mentioned in THIS post that there would be a Stamp of Approval Blog Hop today. I’m so honored to be part of it.

Here’s my card using the products in the exclusive, “Beautiful World Collection” collection…

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Creating wreaths with your stamped images is so pleasing to the eye. Circle of life kinda thing 🙂

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I just love how fun foam gives you mega dimension and it cuts like butter.

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I cut the white cardstock into a 5 inch square and used post it tape to mask off sections. I created stripes with some Lemon Chiffon ink using a blending tool.

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I pulled up the tape and placed it back down on top of some of the yellow stripes creating new colors with the one ink. This technique will give you layers of darker colors.

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I love how adding dots of color with your markers can transform images.

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Just in case you want the colors… I did add white dots with a gel pen in the flowers centers and then some glossy accents.

If you’re unfamiliar with Stamp of Approval, click HERE for more information.

Like I mentioned, this is part of a blog hop. You should be arriving from Ingrid Blackburn’s blog. To start at the beginning of the hop, click HERE. The next stop on the hop is Kelly Latevola’s blog. There’s lots more inspiration using the collection HERE. The first box sold out in a jiffy, so make sure to subscribe to the wait list HERE to get first notice of the sales link.

P.S. Stamp of Approval is giving away TWO of these exclusive collections…so make sure to leave comments along the hop for your chance to win one!

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Comments

  1. Kimberly Rendino says

    Beautiful card, Kathy! I love the layering stripes, and thanks for the reminder of how dots can transform an image. Your card is lovely, and this SOA box looks amazing!

  5. KarlaR says

    Beautiful card! I love the stripe background with the flowers. This SOA box looks amazing, can’t wait for it to go on sale.

  23. Shirley says

    Kathy, Not only is your card design awesome, but the coloring is just out of this world. BEAUTIFUL card!

  29. Susan G says

    Kathy, the card is so beautiful. I love the wreath idea…very creative and attractive. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous design and ideas.

  35. CherylQuilts says

    Wow, Kathy, you are a colorista, and I LOVE this beautiful wreath and how it pops! Beautiful background too…but the stamp is gorgeous!! Love it! Hugs!

  36. Ruth Aubertine says

    Love the fun foam! How did you do that? Do you have a video showing the process? would love to see it! Want this collection so bad!

  42. Beth Holt says

    Love how this turned out! Great techniques with the ink blending and the copic coloring. Love the fun foam addition.

  46. Linda M says

    This card is so beautiful! I love the striped background and the wreath is gorgeous. Your work is amazing!

  53. Dot Freel says

    I have always loved wreaths and I’m going to look through my stuff to see what I can make a wreath from but it won’t be as beautiful as yours. Your coloring is always so awesome. You are definitely one of my favorite artists and I love everything you make!

  55. Sherry Ross says

    Beautiful card, as always. It’s inspiring to see what a difference the tiny details you add make to your cards. Thanks once again for sharing your insights and talents.

  60. Denise Sayers says

    I like the wreath effect and also the striping by blending color twice. Nice card.

  61. Lisaerica says

    Congrats Kathy, you do deserve the recognition! I love the leaves, they have an Ivy look. Thank for sharing your coloring techniques, and always inspiring, lord knows I need them.

  66. Nancy R says

    Kathy your card is just beautiful. I love the striped background and the wreath of flowers. Your coloring is really lovely!

  71. Robin Kuppens says

    I really like wreath, I do t have really any flower stamps in my collection so I like that I can create a wreath using the stamps and dies!

  75. Loly Borda says

    I love, love your layered wreath! Your coloring is the best in blogland! TFS and for the chance!

  76. Michelle Schonack says

    Your creativity always amazes me, Kathy. You did this stamp set justice for sure!

  80. barb macaskill says

    You never cease to amaze me with your use of gel pens and dots! Absolute perfection! I love what you have done with these gorgeous flowers!!! TFS!

  82. Mardi Weber says

    Beautiful card! I love the background you made. The dimension on the card is lovely.

  86. Heather North says

    Kathy, I am so glad you joined us for this stamp of approval release! Your coloring is incredible, as always. Thanks for sharing photos and tips for how you created your beautiful card. <3

  95. Susan B. Orndorff says

    I always look forward to your daily blogs in my in box. I keep saying how does she get these wonderful card ideas. You coloring is gorgeous.

  104. Pat says

    Thanks for using and showing me some new techniques on your beautiful card. It inspires me to try some new things.

  118. conil says

    So much to love about your card. The striped background and the dimension you’ve achieved. Masterful work.

  119. mary nelson says

    Such a lovely card, Kathy! I really love it! Thanks for sharing your creative cards!

  125. Linda Grady says

    Such a pretty card; love the vibrant colors you have used. You guys have tempted me a lot this time and really would like to get this box. Thanks for the chance to win one, too.

  126. Elizabeth Knehans says

    Beautiful card! I love the striped background you created and your signature coloring. Can’t wait to get this kit in my hands.

  129. Clare says

    Oh I love that striped background idea. It’s so neat. Thanks for the beautiful card inspiration.

  130. Lisa Harrolle says

    Gorgeous, gorgeous creation Kathy!! Wow! Love the way you added the texture to the heart leaves with dots and holy cow I never thought to double up on those flowers. Amazing work of art!

  131. Cathy Montoya says

    Love the card and the awesome way you do your coloring. Thanks for the inspiration.

  133. Christian Chandler says

    Great blog post, beautiful card, and popping it up with fun foam really makes great sense. background well the whole card rocks.

  135. Brandy Duncan says

    Love your card. Kathy. The layering technique is so cool. You have such an eye hot color combos. Simply gorgeous.

  137. Susan Powell says

    You ladies are blowing me away with your talent! This is beautiful! I love the simple background you created for this card – a beautiful backdrop for your focal pieces.

  139. Nana Griffin says

    Such a lovely card. I like how you made a wreath out of the leaf sprig and flowers.

  143. mmesblaser says

    Great card design…love the way you used the copic markers …thanks for the product list… so helpful.

  144. Nancy says

    Love the stripped back ground and the coloring on the flowers and leaves is gorgeous. I can’t wait for tomorrow morning to order this box of goodies.

  147. Leuri Zibetti says

    Beautiful coloring, I need to become better at that. Did you die cut foam for the leaves and flowers to pop them up?

  148. Karen C says

    SOA…wow so many possibilities. You have just added to the list, a wreath!
    Good job

  151. Pauline Mattson says

    So pretty! Love the wreath you’ve created, and the stripes. I love fun foam also!

  152. Amy Seigler says

    You always amaze me Kathy! Your Card is just Beautiful! I love the stripes and then the beautiful colors you used with the stamps!

  153. Carla Hundley says

    Wonderful design and
    the fun foam really adds
    to the look of the card.
    Carla from Utah

  154. Leanne in CA says

    Fun idea with the flower wreath! Such a great collection. Thanks for sharing your creation!!

  155. Chrystyna says

    Lovely card. Great technique using the masking tape, thanks for sharing. I will definitely try that on my next cards.

  158. Mary H. says

    Kathy: I follow you and this one really just took my breath away. Your use of colors is PHENOMENAL!!!!

  160. Melody Moore says

    I absolutely love so many things about your card! Your creativity is amazing! The stripes, the fun foam flowers forming a circle around the sentiment….it all comes together so beautifully! Fantastic!

  164. dlibby1angel says

    Love the creamy, happy goodness of the background combined with the colors you chose for the focal point!

  165. Tabitha says

    I need to start learning how to color with my copics. Your coloring is great! I also really like how you made your own background!

  167. Debra young says

    What can I say absolutely GORGEOUS love the colors you chose. I love copics I just haven’t quite got the hang of it myself but I’m still trying.

  169. Wendy Kasper says

    I really like the way the heart leaves are used. I would use on every card I made that required leaves.

  171. Kelley says

    The deminsion on this card is fantastic! The fact you make your own background paper blows my mind.

  172. Sherry B says

    Your beautiful work is always a pleasure. Always love seeing an email from you. And now the SOA ready for reveal. I’m so excited I got up this morning thinking it was the 20th…… Lol … At least I didn’t miss the blog hop.

  173. Vicki Smith says

    Your card is stunning with the wreath design. My heart smiles when I see a floral card.

  174. Cyndy Rogers says

    Just beautiful! It looks like it was made from one of those pricey kits. Thanks so much for the tips. I’ll give this one a try!!

  183. Darlene Renshaw says

    I absolutely love the fun foam technique. I will be using it in the future. Your are so right at how it adds the layered dimension to the card. It is so very pretty. I really love your card Kathy. Thank you:)

  185. D.Ann C says

    I must use the wrong sandwich as I never have good success cutting fun-foam. Sigh. and you make it look soooo good! : )

  189. terrie rodrigue says

    Just a beautiful card….love the tutorial and such beautiful colors…..well done

  192. Colleen Balija says

    Kathy, you are so incredibly talented. I’m so excited about the new SOA! I’ve purchased every kit so far, and this one might be the best yet.

  196. Deb Kerns says

    Lovely card and I am wild about that subtle but impactful striped background! Very clever use of the stamps!

  204. Tracy Jensen says

    What a great to build a wreath with the stamps. Amazing. Your colors are amazing with the copic markers. I need more practice 🙂

  209. Martha Miller says

    I always enjoy your cards, coloring, techniques. Thanks for inspiring us with the new SOA set.

  211. Sharon Nesvog says

    I love love love this card!!! 🙂 Making this wreath with the leave stems and popping them up with fun foam was such a brilliant idea!! Wow! So much inspiration coming from this card!! Thank you for sharing with us Kathy!! 🙂

  212. Kimberly Kendle says

    Beautiful! Love your card. I really the colors and the stamps you used. Thanks for sharing!

  214. Nancy Briscoe says

    Wow!!! what a beautiful job! from start to finish, background to accents….this is just lovey! Awesome card!

  220. Sharon Roselli says

    Love the way you made a wreath with the beautiful stamps. Love the yellow stripes by just moving the masks. once again you wowed me. Thanks for showing me SOA stamps had never heard of them before and I must have them.

  222. terrie rodrigue says

    Beautiful card and I like the bright blue flowers…this card turned out really nice….well done

  226. Sally Chatelain-Rovelstad says

    Beautiful card! Love how you popped up the flowers, etc. Great effect!

  227. Susan King says

    The colors are stunning! First time I have seen your creativity although not the last!

  228. Ann Gibbins says

    The cards just keep on getting better.. I agree the dimension is wonderful. Thanks for sharing your beautiful card.

  230. jackie says

    This card really stands out, no pun intended. Wow, I didn’t know fun foam could affect such a lovely design. Great background, too.

  232. Tristan Goldsmith says

    Fabulous collection so versatile. Love the cards you are creating with it.

  235. bev p says

    Ho, hum. Amazing is starting to get so boring! Just kidding, Your work never fails to inspire. Thanks so much, and thanks for introducing another line of product to drool over! (only the slightest hint of sarcasm there, I really am drooling, and I really am over budget for the year, too)

  236. Charity Chamberlain says

    Such a pretty card! Love the layout and that back ground! The sentiment and font is lovely also!

  240. Lucy says

    Love the way you used your supplies, I’m inspired to re evaluate some of mine, thanks

  241. Marianne says

    Gorgeous card, Kathy! Love your pretty popped-up wreath, your pretty and easy background (must remember this) and you colouring (asesome as usual)!
    Marianne x

  242. Heather Sommer says

    I can’t wait for SOA. This will be my first box. I just hope I’m able to get one before they sell out.

  243. Ericka Strange says

    Beautiful card! Love the yellow background and how you made it. Such a pretty wreath!

  253. Cherylynn says

    Kathy, I love your color transition in this card. It is so light yet very pretty! Lovely card!

  257. B MacNutt says

    Wow! Such a gorgeous card! I have to admit I was not so interested in this SOA box when I first saw it, but now that I’ve seen your card, I definitely want it! Great inspiration!

  259. Bethany Koubsky says

    Love the cool copic coloring on this gorgeous card! This collection is magnificent !

  261. Angie Hall says

    Love the wreath, Kathy. I tried a wreath recently using a leaf cluster stamp. I used it on the inside of my card to spotlight the sentiment. Thanks

  262. Linda Rauch says

    Love the dimension on the card. The background stamps add so much interest to the card.

  263. Cindy Roman Daversa says

    Your design style is masterful! I love how you create as much as I love what you create! Is it Wednesday yet???

  265. Elise S. says

    Your card is just unbelievably beautiful! I love how you arranged your wreath. The rich colors against the soft yellow are so pretty.

  271. Liddia Beeman says

    I just bought some fun foam and aaaaai am really anxious to get started using it.

  272. Angelika Sch. says

    Using funfoam is such a new idea for me for stamping these images, awesome circle

  275. Kerry Lowe says

    Clever use of the leaf stamp and die – I love text inside wreaths. Thanks for the inspiration!

  276. Patricia Swagler says

    I love your card! The colors are just beautiful and I love how you used fun foam to pop it up. Thank you for sharing.

  277. Lu C says

    Great card! Love the idea of using smaller stamps to make your very own unique wreath! Thanks for sharing.

  278. Paula Fuller says

    You add so much depth of color to the stamped images. I love to see your work; it is so inspiring. Makes me want to be a better colorist. WOW! Thanks for sharing your talent.

  280. ANN GREENE says

    The fun foam doesn’t just give this card dimension, it gives it DIMENSION. It is just gorgeous. And I love the yellow background.

  281. Melissa friedrich says

    BEAUTIFUL cards and coloring! Love the layered stripes and the reminder of what a difference those white dots make!

  282. Laurie says

    What a great idea to use fun foam for dimension! Love the circle of life wreath! The pretty stripes set it off beautifully!

  283. Janice Hilton says

    Thank you, thank you about the tips about dots in the leaves. Fabulous. I love..love your cards. It’s as though I can feel the leaves from here. 🙂 They look like velvet. Thank you so much for your talent.

  284. Judy B says

    Very pretty card Kathy! Love how you used the stamped images to make a wreath. Thanks for sharing with us.

  286. Pat W. says

    Kathy, what a beautiful card! I love the stripping technique that you used. I will have to try that.

  287. Roberta Eldridge says

    Beautiful card! Love the ink layering for the background! The stamped images are awesome!

  288. Terri says

    Love that beautiful created wreath. There is something so satisfying about knowing that you did it yourself (as opposed to a stamp that was all one piece) and it makes for a gorgeous card!!

  298. Marcia Hill says

    Beautiful, beautiful wreath card Kathy! I am in love with those heart shaped leaves and can’t wait to get this set to play with! Thank you for the lovely inspiration!! :0)

  302. Teresa Rawnick says

    Wow! Love the wreath concept but your coloring is absolutely beautiful. I can’t wait for tomorrow.
    Teresa Rawnick

  303. susan.w says

    Thanks Kathy for your UNBELIEVABLY STUNNING card. It is so light and delicate. So much excitement!

  308. Gail says

    Hello! First time to your blog and SOA Blog Hop! Wow! Love the depth of color! Thanks for your inspiration!!

    Gail – Huntely IL

  317. Kimberly Sanders says

    That background is incredible and your coloring of the flowers is absolutely amazing. Love it!

  320. Jennifer Delauter says

    Thank you, Kathy, for explaining the process of how to make the striped background. I have enjoyed both of your tutorials the past two days, but every day. You are a very inspiring person and wonderful artist!! Thank you!!

  321. Jo Ann Usey says

    Your coloring is beautiful and those dies look amazing when raised and layered the way you did them. Great background technique too. Really lovely card. Thanks for the opportunity to win this fantastic kit!

  323. Kathy Czygan says

    Hi Kathy! Your card is lovely! That background is amazing and I loved seeing and reading your process in creating this! Love that you created a wreath with the flowers and leaves. Thank you for sharing your beautiful card.

  331. Sherry Mattison says

    O my! How clever to make a wreath with the floral stamps and dies…Thanks for sharing that wonderfil idea!

  337. karenladd says

    Wow Kathy, you always have the most beautiful cards…and fabulous tips! I never even though to die cut fun foam for dimension. Love this colorful wreath and your exquisite coloring.

  338. Catharine Colclasure says

    Hey Kathy, very cool and different take on this set. Love the background technique…thanks for coloring my world beautiful!

  340. Ann Celino says

    I love everything about this card, from the wreath to the stripes to the coloring!

  341. Angelesdeo says

    Great background with the use of tape when inking the paper. Really liked the technique.

  342. Kathy says

    As I scrolled down and got the first look at your card, all I could say was WOWWWWW! Love love love it! Never thought to use fun foam on my cards, will have to try that now

  349. Lois John says

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this card! Love how you made a wreath out of the leaves and flowers!

  351. Kathy says

    As I scrolled down and got the first look at your card, all I could say was WOW! Love love love it! Never thought to use fun foam on my cards, will have to try that now

  357. Terri Dean says

    I like your masked background and your raised flowers. I also like how different it looks from everyone else’s.

  369. Frances Mackay says

    I’m new to stamping, I really love that tip on producing stripes. Thanks. Beautiful card.

  381. Karen says

    What a fabulous card. I love the wreath, it looks beautiful, and your flowers have the most amazing colours. Thanks for sharing.

  382. Ruth Hansma says

    Striking card and I love the dimension you have on the flower ring! Very creative. Thanks!

  384. Starqueen says

    Hi Kathy,
    What a beautiful and fun card…so many cool details that add so much! Thank you for sharing.

  387. Trina C says

    Lovely card. I love the soft color on the background and the popped up leaves and flowers.

  392. Lauree White says

    What a masterpiece! Your expertise with colouring shows through, and using the fun foam has made the wreath stand out so beautifully. It also has a stained glass effect. Such a beautiful card. Congratulations!

  394. Maggie B says

    Hi Kathy ~ Your card is beautiful and I love the way you created the wreath with the leaves and flowers. You also always add the nicest finishing touches with the white dots and the curling of the flower petals. Thanks for always being so inspiring to the rest of us. ~HUGS~

  396. Theresa says

    Such a beautiful card. I love how you created stripes of color with tbe post it tape. The raised floral wreath really set off the sentiment. So pretty.

  398. Rufus says

    Gorgeous coloring, as always! This SOA box looks pretty awesome, some really great things in there. Thanks for the inspiration

  403. Teresa Cherka says

    Great techniques. Love the colors on the card. You are very talented. Thanks for sharing.

  405. Joyce mcintosh says

    Love the yellow stripes behind the flowers. Really makes them stand out. Looks like another great SOA kit. Can’t wait until tomorrow.

  406. Lynn Fletcher says

    Kathy your card speaks of spring. Love the wreath look from the leaves/stems and flowers! 🙂

  409. Debbie Bauder says

    I love using foam on my cards as well. It’s inexpensive, easily die cuts & adds dimension. Your copic coloring is amazing. I just love your card.

  412. Teresa Andrews says

    I love your card design – especially the fine details such as the dotted centers of your flowers. Nicely done!

  413. Sharon kaldenberger says

    Wow….yet another wonderful card!
    Thank you. So much for sharing your talent

  414. Cynthia Johnson says

    Beautiful card and great techniques. I just love your coloring, so awesome. The stripes are rad with all the different tones achieved with just ink and tape!

  422. Kathleen says

    Beautiful card. I don’t think that I would have thought of a wreath but it is perfect with the stamps that you used. Thanks

  423. Debbie McKelvey says

    This card is so pretty and the dimension on it is fabulous! Thank you for sharing such a cool idea with us!

  428. Kim Sharabba says

    As usual, your cards are stunning. I’m new to SOA. I’m excited at the possibility of winning! Thanks.

  429. Pam Hammarlund says

    I love how you used 1 color for the background, yet made it look like you used 3 or more colors. Very clever, yet easy, idea. Thank you for sharing.

  432. Hetty Prins says

    nice way to use ink and learn more !
    love to see all the ways your team is work it out …
    and let us join the release joy !!!

  436. Claudia Henderson says

    Awesome card Kathy, love how you created a frame with the flowers and leaves.

  439. Kathy Falk says

    i love the subtle “texture” the yellow stripes add – this flower is so fun and playful. Love it.

  449. Teresa Doyle says

    As always Kathy your work is amazing! I love your background it really gives your wreath (I think!) even more of a pop than if it were just on white! Just beautiful!

  452. Marty B. says

    Beautiful card and love all the wonderful detail from the background to the popped up flowers. I always study your stunning color style…amazing.

  458. Dee Earnshaw says

    Oh my, this card is so gorgeous. LOVE the design and all the dimension you achieved:)

  459. Laura Manning says

    What an inspirational card!!! I am anxious to try out the striping technique and I love the yellow that you chose. I ordered my SOA BOX. Can’t wait. Thank you for sharing!!

  464. Jill R Buehrer AKA Mac Aughney on FB says

    So many beautiful cards…thanks for the opportunity to try to win!

  471. Jan Barrie says

    I have been waiting for soooo looong. I can’t wait any more. today is the day. YAY l

  477. Sue Wareham says

    Great card and looks like another great collection of stamps from Stamp of Approval

  479. Michele W says

    Great card! Really like the striped background. What a great idea to cut shapes out of fun foam to pop them up. Will certainly make it better to go through the mail without damaging all the small parts plus is a lot less work than a lot of little pieces of foam tape. Thanks for sharing!

  480. Angie Williams says

    Beautiful card! I love wreaths! And the technique you used to change the colors of the yellow stripes was very creative. Thanks Kathy for a very ,overly card!

  484. Darby Whittier says

    it is very pleasing to the eye, I love your ideas and the card they produced. Beautiful!

  492. Zina Yarbrough says

    Beautiful. Card, your coloring is beautiful as well. Great color choices. Thanks bunches for sharing.

  499. Char M says

    Love EVERYTHING about this card, from the varigated stripes to the flower stamp cutouts.

  505. Linda Tupper says

    Your card is just beautiful. I just love how you made that background. Definately am going to try it.

  512. Sydney McDonald says

    Ive really had fun watching the blog with my mom and my friends this week. I’m excited to make cards:)

  513. Bonnie Thrasher says

    Gorgeous!!!! Love the coloring. Can’t wait to get my box, it is already on it’s way.

  514. Suzanne Watanabe says

    Wow Kathy! Your card is gorgeous as always! Awesome colors and dimension! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

  515. Anna S. says

    Wow that card is amazing. Perfect coloring and all those layers give it a real nice pop.

  516. Alanna P. says

    Yet another gorgeous and unique example of how to use this beautiful new set! Love it Kathy!

  517. TracyM #6773 says

    DELIGHTFUL card Kathy!!!
    LOVE your colours, colouring and design!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your INKY AWESOMENESS 🙂

  527. Holly says

    I have never ‘blogged’ – but I REALLY like this blog hopping idea & I’m so glad I took the time to do it, as I’m getting SO many tremendous ideas. Seeing what others are doing is truly motivating me! Thanks so much

  530. MARLENE KLING says

    I am 84 yrs. old and am trying my hand at making cards. I want to copy your FABULOUS card and hopefully it will resemble yours. You really inspired me to keep trying to make beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing your God given talent with the crafting world.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Awww thanks Marlene!! Welcome to the crafting community. I am so glad you found this wonderful craft and even more happy that you want to copy my card. I think everyone starts out that way. Thanks for stopping by. Hugs, Kathy

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