New Release ~ Paradise Found

Have you caught any of the new release videos Catherine & Ingrid have been doing over on Facebook?  She has a new collection of earthy spa colors of ink, plus stamps and dies. Today's cards feature the new Plaid Background stamp along with the Winter Woodland stamps & dies.  I managed to use all but 2 colors between these two cards.

This first card was a happy accident.   When we designers get these products we have NO samples to go off and it can be quite tricky trying to figure out how the designer intended the stamps to go together.  I played around with the greenery and using the heart and bird together.  I wasn't sure which was supposed to be in the center, but it doesn't really matter because they both look great.  Earlier I had stamped out the plaid background in both Rockin' Red (Party Collection) and Peppermint Scrub (Spa Collection) to see how the two reds compared.  This paper happened to be on the table when I set the bird on top.  Later when I was looking for something else I saw the small doily and the birdie gift tag on top of the plaid background and almost squealed it was so cute.  I stamped the arrangement on the center of my doily and put this quick card together.

Stamps: For Everything, Plaid Background, Winter Woodland (Catherine Pooler Designs)
Ink: Eucalyptus, Rockin' Red, Peppermint Scrub, Royal Treatment, Green Tea (Catherine Pooler Designs)

Paper: Premium White (CPD)
Accessories: Small Doily Die (Catherine Pooler Designs) 

This second card came when stamped out the deer and other images, then die cut them.  I couldn't find a matching die to the greenery that the bird is sitting on.  I had used that stamp to make a wreath on yesterday's card.  I had thought perhaps they were supposed to be in the place of antlers, tough there are antlers in this stamp set.  So, I grabbed the green stamp I had used on the cards above, then grabbed the die to cut it out and I couldn't get it to match.  There was all this extra white space sticking out that side.  That's when it dawned on me that the 2 greeneries were designed to be stamped over each other.  Pretty cool, eh?! 

One I put that die cut "bouquet" on my deer's head, I had to jazz up his background too.  I would have grabbed the gold glitter embossing powder I've been seeing Catherine use, but I don't have it in my hot little hands.   I do have sand dunes, and decided to experiment to see how it would look.  Originally I was going to just have it be a small background like it was on the card I made yesterday, but I loved it too much to cover up, so I pulled out the small doily die instead to anchor my deer.  This happy accident turned out to be one of my favorite cards from this collection.

Stamps: Plaid Background, Winter Woodland (Catherine Pooler Designs)
Ink: Eucalyptus, Peppermint Scrub, Juniper Mist, Green Tea (Catherine Pooler Designs)

Paper: Premium White (CPD)
Accessories: Sand Dunes Embossing Powder, Small Doily Die (Catherine Pooler Designs) 

The entire spa collection, plus new stamps and dies along with the Naturally Inspired collection is on sale now.  Hurry before the initial supplies sell out.  Check back in here all week for inspiration on the new releases.

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Catherine is doing 3 days of blog hops, so be sure to head on over to her site to see how some of the design team was inspired.  A little birdie told me there might be prizes.  <wink-wink>

Featured On...

Today I have the honor of being featured on CatherinePooler.com If you are joining me from her website, Welcome!  Thanks for visiting.  :)

While I was making the video for my feature card I made a big oopsie.  I wanted to do a technique with clear embossing powder, but instead used white.

  

The piece was really pretty though, so I decided to make a couple of cards out them and share those with you here.  :)

Stamps: And Sentiments, Beautiful World (Catherine Pooler Designs)
Ink: Fiesta Blue, Grass Skirt, Orange Twist, Rockin' Red, Midnight (CPD) Versamark
Accessories: And Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs) Blueprints 27 (My Favorite Things) White Embossing Powder (Stampin' Up)

Stamps: Beautiful World (Gina K Designs) For Everything (Catherine Pooler Designs) Versamark

Ink: Fiesta Blue, Grass Skirt, Orange Twist, Rockin' Red, Midnight (CPD) Versamark
Accessories: Blueprints 27 (My Favorite Things) Tag Buddies Fri-Dies (CASual Fridays Stamps) White Embossing Powder (Stampin' Up)

Are you curious about the card I actually made for Catherine's blog?  Check it out here, and be sure to tell her I sent you.  

pssst, I have a code for you to use to get 15% off your first order at Catherine's store.  clicky

  

Inspired By Butterfly Quilt

It's been awhile since I've done a video for my Inspired By classroom at StampNation.  The design team had been busy playing "Tag, You're It", but now we are back to our regular schedule.  My inspiration this month comes straight from a quilt by Shabby Fabrics.

Honestly, I cannot tell you how many times I have used this quilt as inspiration for design.  From the colors, to the flow, to the tulips and the butterflies.  There is so much to pull from this piece.  I think I may need to buy the kit and make one of these for myself to hang on the wall.

Here is a sneak peek of my card.  If you would like to see the full card, along with the video tutorial and other inspiration pieces from Melissa Miller and the rest of StampNation, clicky.    You must be a StampNation member to view it, but at just $9 per month, it is worth the investment in some "me time" for yourself.  :) Clicky to find out more and join now.

Supplies from the Foundations Box
Stamps: For Everything (Catherine Pooler Designs)
Ink: Fiesta Blue, Grass Skirt, Orange Twist, Rockin' Red, Midnight (CPD)
Paper: Bright White (CPD)

Thank You Envelope Note Card

As I promised on Monday, here is my thank you envelope note card video.  You all were thrilled with this new collection and it sold out in less than 24 hours, but never fear, more are on their way.  If you're willing to wait a bit, you can get on the wait list and have them shipped to you as soon as more come into the fulfillment center.  :)  Shop here

Video link on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBD6th56d4w

Did you see my blooper at the end?  I'm not sure how to fix this one.  I'm thinking I may need to stamp the sentiment on another piece of cardstock and adhere is on top of the boo-boo.  What do you suggest?

Here is the same card, but with hearts stamped on the second generation red (pink) envelopes.

Stamps: For Everything (Catherine Pooler Designs)

Ink: Fiesta Blue, Grass Skirt, Orange Twist, Rockin' Red, Midnight (CPD)
Paper: Bright White (CPD)
Accessories: Round Clear Block (CPD) T-square ruler

As I showed in the video, this card can be made entirely with items in the box, and a ruler, but if you would like a more "perfect" stamping of the rows of envelopes, I suggest using a MISTI or mini MISTI.  :)

My Sweet Petunia MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool

My Sweet Petunia Mini MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool

Westcott Junior T-Square, 12"

Foundations Box Day 2

Wow, the blog hop yesterday was incredible.  Thank you for all the wonderful comments.  Yes, I read each one.  :) It's fun to hear your excitement for the new inks, and stamps.  Today I have a couple more cards, and another video for you.  These are 2 of my favorite cards, because they are clean & simple, yet colorful & playful.

Stamps: For Everything, Spot On (Catehrine Pooler Designs)
Ink: Grass Skirt, Fiesta Blue, Midnight (CPD)
Paper: Bright White (CPD)
Accessories: Round Block (CPD)

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAJL8DES_J0

Stamps: Spot On (Catehrine Pooler Designs)
Ink: Orange Twist, Rockin' Red, Midnight (CPD)
Paper: Bright White (CPD)
Accessories: Round Block (CPD)

Catherine has already chosen the winner from yesterday's blog hop.  Was it you?  Clicky to go to her blog and find out, then join in day 2 of blog hops for another chance of winning & inspiration.

Back to Fun-Damentals

We are going back to basics this week for the new Catherine Pooler Designs, Foundations release.  This box is perfect for any stamper, but especially for brand new stampers, because it includes everything you need to get started.  Stamps for just about every occasion that can be mixed and matched with ease, plus high quality bright white (pre-scored) paper, an innovative round clear block design with finger grips and INK!  Yes, you read that right, Catherine has come out with her own line of ink, and you know this is going to be perfection!

When I sat down to create the required 3 cards I overshot my mark and created 9+ the first day.  Usually I struggle with one layer cards and clean & simple design, but not this time.  The ideas were flowing and I felt like I only scratched the surface of the potential of this collection.

Catherine asked us to make a couple of one layer cards and then 1 card that was stepped up just a little.  Here is my stepped up version of the card above.

 Video below shows how I made my first 2 cards.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-7RDCurgJg

Stamps: For Everything (Catherine Pooler Designs)

Ink: Fiesta Blue, Midnight (CPD)

Paper: Bright White (CPD)
Accessories: Circle Block (Catherine Pooler Designs)

Later this week I will have a video for my 3rd card. (I'm shooting for Friday, if you want to come back here.)  I thought this one was super fun.  When Catherine was asking me what I wanted in a little set I said, an envelope with a heart on it or a heart option.  She delivered!

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Stamps: For Everything (Catherine Pooler Designs)

Ink: Fiesta Blue, Grass Skirt, Midnight, Orange Twist, Rockin' Red (CPD)

Paper: Bright White (CPD)
Accessories: Circle Block (Catherine Pooler Designs)

Here's a sneak peek of some of the cards and videos I'll be sharing this week.

But first, a Blog Hop!  If you have joined here first, or somewhere else along the hop, you will want to start back up at the top, and hit Catherine's blog.  Leave a comment by 9am EST on Tuesday for your chance to win one of these boxes for free!  Woot-Woot!!!  Then come back tomorrow and start at Catherine's blog for day 2 of blog hops and giveaways.

Catherine Pooler <<<go here next>>>

Taheerah Atchia

Lydia Evans

Allison Cope

Chrissie Tobas

Heather North <<<you are here