Sunday, July 10, 2016

{Stamp of Approval} Lovely Notes Collection Blog Hop: Day 1


Welcome to Day 1 of the Stamp of Approval Lovely Notes Collection Blog Hop! Be sure to comment on every participating post on all three days of the blog hop for your chance to win one of these amazing boxes! If this is your first time hearing about Stamp of Approval, this is an exclusive collection designed exclusively for this particular box. The stamps and dies in the Stamp of Approval Collections are brand new on the market and won’t be released for individual sale for several months.  I'm thrilled to be a part of this blog hop with several of my Neat & Tangled teammates. There are two Neat & Tangled products in the Lovely Notes Collection!


I have a lot to show you today so let's get started. My first card highlights the Wonderful Wreath stamp set. I stamped the wreath twice in two shades of light red and gold embossed the bow and "wonderful" sentiment directly on top.


The hanging heart and popped birds are also from the same set. The additional words forming the full sentiment are from the Butterfly Notes stamp set. To finish, I added some tiny pearls embellishments.


My second card showcases the Fill-in-the-Blank Birthday stamp set. "Friend" can be replaced with a host of other words, making this the perfect stamp for all your cardmaking needs!


The gorgeous flowers were stamped with the Lovely Flowers stamp set. The coordinating dies, as well as the large tag forming the window, are from the Lovely Flowers & Banners Dies set.


My final card uses both Neat & Tangled products from this collection, the Handpainted Thanks stamp set and the Concentric Circles Dies. I used the single frame to dry emboss the background, which was first heat embossed with the Lovely Lattice Background and then watercoloured around the edges of the panel.


The lovely butterflies are from the Butterfly Notes stamp set and the scalloped strip underneath the sentiment is another die from the Lovely Flowers & Banners Dies set.

Day 1 Hop List


Be sure to get on the Wait List for first dibs at this amazing collection. You will gain access one full day before public access. Not only do you get a box FULL of amazing stamps and dies, but you’ll get a downloadable PDF Project Guide (for free!) with tons of project tutorials!

Thanks so much for hopping with us! Be sure to join us again tomorrow and Monday, July 12th for more inspiration.

Sources for (Card 1) Thanks for Being Wonderful:


Sources for (Card 2) Happy Birthday, Brilliant Friend:


Sources for (Card 3) Handpainted Thanks:

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Jen said...

LOVE the versatility of these stamp sets!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards! Love the soft colours. Can't wait to use the wreath, so many occasions you can use it for. Thanks.

slbela59 said...

love your cards! hoping to win my box!!

Unknown said...

Oh my! I thought the first card was awesome, but they got better and better! Thanks for sharing.

mzjluv said...

Your cards are really beautiful.

Claudia Henderson said...

Beautiful cards! I see so many ideas for new cards...love the color combo of pink and gold, love the arrangement of butterflies on card 3 and the cut-out with the flower in card two...awesome. Can't wait to see what else you came up with. Thank you for sharing with us...

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing and for a chance to win.

JC said...



Love all the dimension...very npretty

Suzanne said...

Hi Emily!
Omg your cards are beautiful! I love the designs and soft color pallete! Thanks for sharing...have a great day! :)

Noreen Bilsborough said...

Just beautiful Emily

lucrocs2001 said...

This card could be used for so many occasions, I just love it.

Judy Woodland said...

Very sweet cards. LOVE your use of the collection, great inspiration!!

Unknown said...

Can't wait for the release!!! Love these cards!

Veronica said...

I might case your cards. They are lovely, cannot wait to buy the box

Marie from TN said...

Lovely cards.

Debbie A. said...

Thank you Emily, for sharing your beautiful cards with us AND for being a part of this great hop and giveaway! So fun!

Pat S. said...

Birds, butterfly and flowers, you can't go wrong.

Ingrid said...

Gorgeous Cards Emily - I especially love your color choices on the first one! :)

Laurie said...

Love the pastel, retro look of your cards. Great for summer wedding and funky friend and birthday cards.

Seahorse Creations said...

Beautiful Cards, love them all.

Lorraine Mcneil said...

Beautiful cards. Love them all. Beautiful soft colours x

kReN said...

Emily, what great projects you have shared with us. I just came from the other blog with bold and rainbow colors and now your subtle colors. What fun to see how differently the products can be used. Great SOA release! TFS!

DMM said...

I love how you used the die to create a window. And the soft colors are beautiful.

Pat Gasko said...

Your cards are terrific!!! The SOA is really chuck full of goodies I'd love to win.

Unknown said...

great set of cards

JanetB said...

I love your sweet cards. This SOA box looks fantastic.

Daria G. said...

Emily, your cards, are always so smart and beautiful!

Localeyez said...

Very gentle cards and so subtle! Just love the spin you put on these cards.

Tamara said...

Gorgeous cards. Love the soft colors

Unknown said...

I love the wonderful wreath it is soooo awesome

Arianna Barbara said...

Oh wow! Really gorgeous cards!!!!

asianmom07 said...

Awwwe...i love butterflies :)

Julie W said...

I'm a sucker for butterflies and handwritten-style sentiments...and here there are both! Great set!

D.Ann C said...

That soft background and just embossing the rounded square for the pastel butterflies makes for an exceptionally lovely card!!

Unknown said...

Hi Emily, Thank you so much for showing some wonderful example, love the butterfly thanks, so light and elegant!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards. So elegant.

Nancy R. said...

I love what you did with the tag die, Emily. All three cards are so pretty. Thanks for the inspiration!

SusanME said...

These cards are wonderful! Thanks!!!

Deb Selby said...

Lovely soft colours here.

Andrea Shell said...

What beautiful cards! I love the soft colors, and the dies and stamps are amazing.

Jnett said...

So pretty! Love the birthday card.

Elaine Greenwood said...

Your cards are awesome, loving this collection of stamps and dies.

Unknown said...

Love the subtle colors used... Altenew crisps work great to create the colors of the butterflies.

canadian_liner said...

What a soft and lovely collection of cards, Emily! showcasing your versatility. I like seeing all the different products in this package, put to different uses. Your background lattice is beautifully subtle, and the wreath card is so elegant.

Unknown said...

Love the pastels...so soft and pretty.

Nana Griffin said...

These are all so awesome!

Karen said...

I love every one of these soft and lovely cards!

bbunch said...

Your cards are so beautiful with such gentle, soft colors!

Susan King said...

YOU MADE THE WREATH LOOK SO FEMININE! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards! The wreath card could be used as a wedding card just change the sentiment a little!

Heidi V said...

Such beautiful cards thank you for sharing with us.

Barb said...

Emily, beautiful cards! Especially the butterflies! Thank you for sharing!

Unknown said...

Pretty cards.

brandco2450@gmail.com said...

Beautiful cards, soft and pretty. Love the wreath.

Sue Wareham said...

Great Card Ideas and great new collection from SOA Thanks

Ina Good said...

all three cards are beautiful with the pastels and especially those butterflies and wreath and birds!!!

Helen F. said...

Such beautiful cards, Emily! Thank you for the inspiration!

Karen said...

Cards are lovely.

BeverlyBL said...

Especially love how you did the background on the brush thanks card. So soft and pretty.

Nikki said...

Beautiful cards!

Unknown said...

Beautiful colour choices . Love all the PastelsThanks for the chance to Win this wonderful collection .

glspmichael said...

L really like the use of the "tag" negative space on the Happy birthday card and the color choices you used to make it all seem like a set. Really very nice

Carol Hardie said...

Emily, love how you used the tag die for a window card. Your color combinations are so pretty. Love your style.

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards! Great inspiration!

Joanne said...

Very interesting uses of the collection.

platinum10 said...

I love the softness of your color choices! Thumbs up on all of your cards!

Unknown said...

Emily I love the middle card the best - what a unique way to use the tag cut out!!

Cindy said...

Lovely cards Emily!

CreativeCreations said...

Emily, I don't know why, but my comment from yesterday is not here, so I will try again! I think your cards are very elegant. You truly are talented! Thanks!
Claudia :)

Linda S. said...

Three winners! Just beautiful!

Katia said...

your tag is super beautiful!!!!

Jodie L. said...

Love the butterfly card. I cannot believe all of the great products and the beautiful results each designer is achieving with them. I hope I win a prize box. Just being inspired on the blog hop is wonderful too. Thank you for sharing.

Kim said...

The soft colors are so pretty, and that tag die! I love it!!! great kit!

Lee said...

Love your use of color and dimension in your card designs.

Cheryl Jones said...

Good job on you cards. I see so many possibilities with the wreath for all different holidays. Cheryl

Unknown said...

Will be making this card with the brilliant amazing friend
I have several can't wait!

Ricky B said...

These cards are elegant. Great job!

Karenladd said...

I love your sweet, soft pastels and that floral wreath is so pretty! Your cards always make me smile.

Anonymous said...

What beautiful cards!! I usually prefer bold colors but the pastel shades are beautiful and really do justice to the SOA stamps!

Christy Bray said...

Your variety of uses for the die are fantastic - the frame is my fave and a new one for me! The wreath card is so classy. Love your work!!!

Laurie said...

Beautiful cards! The birthday one is my favorite. I love how the paper creates a frame. Good job!

Kris in Alaska said...

Those are just so lovely!

Unknown said...

You certainly make these products appealing! I love the window dimensional(?) card. Your colors are so soft and calming. Beautiful job!

Angela Walters said...

All three of these cards are gorgeous! I love the soft colors you choose on all 3 of your cards.

Alanna said...

I can't wait to get my hands on this set, especially the Fill-in-the-Blank Birthday stamp and the butterflies Your cards showcase them so well!

Alanna said...

I can't wait to get my hands on this set, especially the Fill-in-the-Blank Birthday stamp and the butterflies Your cards showcase them so well!

Bunny Dobbie said...

What a gorgeous trio of cards! Beautiful choice of colours you chose to use. I adore that wreath stamp!

TriciaGlip said...

Love the window card.

Tracey said...

Absolutely stunning

Unknown said...

I am loving the delicate nature of those butterflies! Beautiful cards!

Marilyn M. said...

Very nice card. I like that the wreath is so versatile and can be used all year long.

Sherry Butcher said...

Wonderful cards, love all of them. Thanks for sharing.

Jackie said...

Beautiful cards!

Yvette Sexton said...

Wonderful cards!

Fran said...

Great card. Love new SOA.

AnnieM said...

The colors you selected lend such a kindness to your cards. Thank you for sharing.

kittykat3308 said...

Beautiful cards

KathleenR

Donna Gibson said...

Beautiful cards! I'm so excited and hope I have a chance to purchase this kit!

Unknown said...

So many beautiful things I don't know what's the best! I just love it all!

kittykat3308 said...

Beautiful cards


KathleenR

Kim said...

Love these cards!!!

Kimberly Rendino said...

I love the pretty, soft colors you chose for your projects! They're beautiful!

Tammy Nyenhuis said...

All of your cards are simply gorgeous!

Unknown said...

Beautiful work, I loved the dry embossed lattice work very unique.

Laura Millerick said...

the best thing about blog hops is I learn about new designers and more gorgeous techniques to try! also it would be fun to win!
thanks for sharing, Laura

Jacquie Southas said...

Love the soft pinks and gold on the wreath card!

Nitae1952 said...

I am falling so in love with these card oh my! They are all so beautiful. Thanks for sharing

Unknown said...

Love the use of the concentric die the cards are pretty and sophisticated thank you

Unknown said...

Such beautiful cards!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards! I love that wreath!

imacraftydiva said...

LOVE the butterflies in this collection and the card you made with them!

imacraftydiva said...

LOVE the butterflies in this collection and the card you made with them!

Melinda said...

These are so gorgeous and soft. I love them all!

T said...

I love how soft these cards are!

SJH D said...

So lovely. Great colors. Great card

Glenda said...

Beautiful cards!

Teresa said...

I don't know which I like the best! I love them all....

Unknown said...

I really like the butterfly card.

Abby said...

Nice cards.

loceanjo said...

Beautiful cards! I love what you did with the die, using it to emboss!

loceanjo said...

Beautiful cards, Emily! I love what you did with the die, using it t emboss!!

fourpreciousbabies said...

I think it's difficult to use pastels well, and you do it so effortlessly-looking.

Unknown said...

I love the delicacy of your creations!

Unknown said...

Your cards are so delicately beautiful. I love your color selection. They are really inspirational.

Cathy P in AZ said...

Simply beautiful cards, Emily! Love them all!

Lady Joyful said...

Oh, your cards are so soft and pretty! Really beautiful.

Unknown said...

Wonderful design, thanks for posting it.

Kathy Czygan said...

Pretty cards! The wreath is one of my favorites!

Judy said...

What sweet cards. Love the pastels. Love, love, love your creativity.
Thanks for sharing.

Kay Jantz said...

All things butterflies are always a favorite. Love all your cards though, thank you for sharing your creativity.

Barbara said...

Simply beautiful card. Thanks for the inspiration.

Unknown said...

Just adore your butterfly card - would be so excited to receive a card like that. :-)

Rose said...

Beautiful, beautiful cards. Love them!

Coco said...

Beautiful and classic! Love how the die cut and flowers completes the framed look on the birthday stamp :)

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