Catherine Pooler ~ Have a Chill Birthday with Poolside Pets

Summer is officially splashing in with this playful birthday card featuring some of the coolest critters from Catherine Pooler Designs! 🐾☀️

For today’s card, I had a blast using the adorable Poolside Pets stamp and die set. These fun-loving animals are ready to make a splash! I paired them with bold patterns from the Big Splash patterned paper pack to set the scene for a sunny poolside party.

To create that fun wavy water edge, I reached for the versatile Scallops & Dots Dies—the perfect way to mimic rolling water waves. I layered them over the vibrant red polka dot paper to give the illusion of a playful pool floaty.

I used the brand-new Sweetheart Ink—a soft, fresh pink that pairs beautifully with all the summer tones in this card to color in all the pink elements of my animals and floatie, including the water splashes.

And for a fun interactive element, I popped one of the little puppies on a mini wobbler—so he joyfully jiggles right off the card like he’s leaping from a diving board. It’s such a fun surprise for the recipient!

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Thanks for stopping by today! I hope this card inspires you to create something splashy and fun. 💦

~ Ally ~