Wishing you Happy Trails Ahead ~ New Release from Catherine Pooler on it's Way!

Today I’m sharing a card featuring the brand new Trail Mix release from Catherine Pooler Designs — and it’s full of all the cozy, outdoorsy vibes! 🏕️

This card highlights the adorable Happy Trail-ers stamp set, and I just couldn’t resist creating my own custom patterned background using all of the fun camping images. From the sweet little campers to the campfires, trees, and chairs, this set is perfect for building playful outdoor scenes!

I stamped out all of the images and colored them with my Copic Markers, keeping a bright and cheerful color palette to match the fun, retro feel of the campers. Once everything was colored, I arranged the images to create a full background — it’s such a great way to stretch your stamp sets and create something totally unique!  I also added a quick brushing of some Pistachio ink across the entire panel.

To tie everything together, I added a strip of the new Trail Mix patterned papers along the side. I love how the bold plaid brings in all those same colors and really frames the card design.

For the sentiment, I used the sweet “Wishing You Happy Trails Ahead” sentiment in "Mardi Gras" ink and popped it up on foam adhesive for a little dimension. It’s the perfect finishing touch for this happy, outdoorsy card!

In addition to a brand new Party ink color, "GETAWAY", we are also retiring a few inks this time.  check out the SALE section of the shop for the list of ink colors retiring... HERE.  Only until supplies last.

You can also get a FREE 3x4 stamp set called "Gone Camping" with your purchase of over orders of $50.  Use the code: CAMPING to get this FREE.  While supplies last. 

This release is packed with so many fun elements for creating camping and adventure-themed projects — I think it’s going to be a favorite for summer crafting!

🛍️ The Trail Mix release goes live in the Catherine Pooler shop on Wednesday, so be sure to check it out!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  StampNation members get the opportunity to shop TOMORROW at 12 noon EST.  This release goes live to the public on Wednesday at 9am EST.

Happy shopping!

~ Ally ~ 

Spring Woodland Easter Treat Bags 🐿️🌸 ~ Sweet November Stamps

Hello crafty friends!

Today I’m sharing a fun little project that was an absolute joy to create—these sweet Easter treat bags featuring the brand new “Spring Woodland” digital collection from Sweet November Stamps!

This adorable release includes 5 mini bundles filled with springtime charm. You’ll find 9 different critters holding Spring flower bouquets, a darling little girl with her feathered friend, and even a scene-building background image to help bring all your creations to life.

For my project, I decided to step a little outside of cards and create Easter treat bags for my co-workers. I made six in total, each one filled with goodies and topped with a custom tag featuring one of these precious woodland critters.

I started by printing and coloring each of the critters using my Copic Markers—you know how much I love bringing these images to life with soft shading and bright, cheerful colors! Once they were finished, I die cut them into tag shapes and added a subtle bit of ink blending to ground the images.

Each tag was attached to a whimsical gift bag, and I finished them off with a little sparkly pipe-cleaner for that extra touch. The names have been blurred for privacy, but each bag was personalized for its recipient, making them feel even more special.

I just love how these turned out—these little critters are full of personality and perfect for Easter treats, springtime gifts, or even cardmaking. The versatility of this collection makes it such a great addition to your digital stash!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and I hope this project inspires you to create something fun for the season!

Happy crafting! 💜

~ Ally ~ 

Couldn't Ask for a Sweeter Friend ~ Sweet November Stamps

There’s something so magical about fairies, and today’s card features two of the sweetest from Sweet November Stamps—“Gracie Greenglade” and “Whimsy Heathersong.” 🧚‍♀️✨

I paired these adorable friends together to create a soft, whimsical scene that feels like it’s straight out of a storybook. To really set the mood, I used my Copic Airbrush System to build up a smooth, dreamy sky and soft grassy foreground. I love how the airbrushing creates that seamless blend of color—it makes the whole scene feel light and airy!

Both fairies were colored with Copic Markers, and I had so much fun bringing out their personalities with bright, cheerful colors. From their delicate wings to their sweet expressions, these images are just a joy to color.

To finish the card, I added a simple sentiment across the top—“I couldn’t ask for a sweeter friend”—which felt absolutely perfect for this design.

This card was sent off to one of my penpals, and I hope it brings a little extra magic and happiness to their day. 💛

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope you feel inspired to create something whimsical today!

~ Ally ~ 

🚲 Life’s Better on Two Wheels… ~ Sweet November Stamps

There’s just something about kids riding bikes through the neighborhood that instantly brings a smile to my face! Today’s card features the adorable new digital images from Sweet November Stamps’ “On the Go” series—meet Bicycle Connor and Jenny!

I paired these cuties with the Neighborhood Background Builder to create a cheerful suburban scene, full of colorful homes, winding sidewalks, and a perfect sunny day for a ride. I love how this background really helps tell a story and gives the characters a fun place to “live”!

All of the images were colored up with Copic Markers, and I had so much fun bringing in bright, playful colors—from the kids’ outfits to their bikes and all the houses in the background. It really adds to that carefree, happy vibe of riding around with friends.

To finish things off, I added the sentiment:
“Life’s better on two wheels… especially on your birthday!”
It felt like the perfect match for this scene and makes this card ideal for any bike-loving birthday kid (or kid at heart!).

This was such a fun scene to create, and I’m already dreaming up more ways to use the rest of the “On the Go” images!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

~ Ally ~