Petals & Purrs Release – Sweet Kitty Thanks Card

The new Petals & Purrs release from Catherine Pooler Designs is full of adorable critters and beautiful florals, and today I’m sharing a sweet thank-you card featuring one of the kitties from the Purr-fect Pals Stamp Set.

To create the bright background, I used the gorgeous Flirty Blooms Layered Stencil and blended Tiara ink for those sunny yellow flowers. I added a few splatters of Pixie Dust Shimmer for a touch of sparkle that catches the light beautifully.

My adorable pink kitty was stamped from the Purr-fect Pals stamp set and cut out with the coordinating dies before being placed inside a stitched heart frame. I colored the kitty using Sweetheart ink to keep the soft pink theme going across the design.

For the sentiment, I combined the 3 Times the Thanks Stamp Set with the new More Sentiments Banner Dies, which create the perfect little stitched banner for greetings. The main panel was then matted with Sweetheart Cardstock to tie everything together.

To finish the card, I added a few light pink Party Reds Enamel Dots for dimension and a pop of shine.

This cheerful floral background paired with the sweet little kitty makes for such a fun way to send a heartfelt thank you!

You can find all of the new Petals & Purrs products coming to the Catherine Pooler Designs shop on Wednesday.  StampNation members will be able to shop early tomorrow at 12 noon EST.

And if you love cute critters and layered florals as much as I do, this release is definitely one you’ll want to check out!

Happy crafting! ✂️💕

~ Ally ~ 

Get Well Cookies from Dozer ~ Sweet November Stamps

Sometimes the sweetest way to wish someone well is with a few cookies… and today I’ve got the cutest delivery helper bringing them right to your door!

For this card I used Set One from the new “Get Well Cookies” digital series from Sweet November Stamps. This adorable set includes four themed cookies: the heartbeat heart cookie, the Rx card cookie, and the pill and capsule cookies. I thought it would be fun to use all four cookies on my card for a playful little get-well scene.

To deliver the treats, I enlisted the help of Dozer the English Bulldog, who looks more than happy to carry the prescription cookie right to someone who needs a little cheering up. His sweet expression makes him the perfect messenger for a thoughtful get well card.

To build the setting, I created a cozy indoor scene using the curtains from the “Christmas is Back: Background Builder” set, framing a window that looks out to a tree from the “Bominables Christmas Tree” set. Even though those images were originally designed for winter scenes, they work wonderfully here to create a simple window view behind Dozer.

All of the images were colored with Copic Markers, which helped bring lots of warmth and dimension to the bulldog, cookies, and background elements. The soft green curtains and the outdoor tree add a calm backdrop while keeping the focus on Dozer and his sweet cookie delivery.

This card would be perfect for sending a little encouragement to someone who’s feeling under the weather—because everything feels a little better when cookies (and a cute dog!) are involved.

Have a great weekend!

~ Ally ~ 

Lottie Love ~ Sweet November Stamps

Today I’m sharing a sweet and simple card featuring the absolutely adorable “Lottie Love” clear stamp from Sweet November Stamps. Isn’t she just the cutest with her big bright eyes and that oversized heart sweater? She completely steals the show!

I colored Lottie with my Copic markers, keeping the palette fun and cheerful with bold reds and bright greens. I love how her vibrant outfit pops against the softer pink heart background. Her rosy cheeks and shiny auburn hair really bring her to life — she just looks like she’s ready to deliver a little love and happiness.

For the background, I decided to create my own patterned paper directly on the card base using the “Year Round Post Marks” stamp set. I stamped the postmarks in a mix of fun, colorful inks to coordinate with Lottie’s outfit. I love how the layered hearts and postal details add movement and interest without overwhelming the focal image. It’s such an easy way to customize your background and make it perfectly match your card design!

Behind Lottie, I layered a heart-patterned panel to anchor the design and keep the Valentine vibe going strong. To finish things off, I chose a sentiment from the “SN Guy and Gal: Eric & Nadine” stamp set. The simple “I smile because of you” fits Lottie perfectly and pairs beautifully with the large stitched heart die cut.

This card would be perfect for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or just a sweet “thinking of you” surprise. Sometimes a handmade card is the best way to tell someone they make you smile.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this card inspires you to mix and match your Sweet November Stamps sets and create your own custom backgrounds.

Happy stamping! 💕

~ Ally ~ 

Happy Birthday, You Spring Chicken! 🐔🌿

Today I’m sharing a cheerful birthday card featuring the adorable hen from the Chicken In stamp and die set from the From the Farm release from Catherine Pooler Designs. I just can’t get enough of these sweet little chickens!

Farm-Fresh Layers

To start, I chose one of the bright green patterned papers from the Farm Fresh 6x6 Paper Pack for the card front. I love how the subtle botanical tone-on-tone print adds interest while still keeping the design fresh and clean.

Next, I die cut a white cardstock panel using the Scallops & Dots Dies for that soft pierced detail around the edges. I also die cut a circle opening in the panel to create a focal point window.

Behind the opening, I layered in a smaller circle cut from the new Samba Cardstock. That bold pop of red frames the chicken perfectly and adds just the right amount of contrast against the green background.

Sweet & Simple Stamping

For the chicken, I kept the stamp colors soft and classic. I stamped her in Buttercream ink and added a touch of Cashmere ink for gentle shading. To finish her off, I used Samba ink for the comb and wattle and a bit of Over Coffee ink for the feet and wing detail.

The result is a warm, neutral hen that really pops against that bright circle frame.

Finishing Touches

I stamped the sentiment, “Happy Birthday, You Spring Chicken,” to tie in with the playful farm theme. Keeping the layout simple lets the color combination and sweet image shine.

This design is a perfect example of how patterned paper, bold cardstock, and soft ink blending can come together for a clean yet eye-catching card.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! 🐔❤️ Let me know — are you loving this farm-fresh color combo as much as I am?

~ Ally ~