A Meow-gical Birthday with the Sweet Sorceresses!

There’s a little bit of magic in the air with the brand new “Sweet Sorceresses” digital stamp collection from Sweet November Stamps! This enchanting new release features four adorable little witches, each with her own unique personality and ready for all kinds of Fall and Halloween crafting.

For my card today, I chose the sweet “Lo” witch and paired her with the cutest little kitty companion. I wanted to create a soft, whimsical nighttime scene. To begin my card, I created masks for both Lo and her kitty. I also masked off a large cloud-covered moon in the background before pulling out a cloud-edged stencil and my Copic Airbrush System. Using some spooky shades of purple and pink, I airbrushed layers of fluffy clouds across the sky, leaving that beautiful glowing moon shining behind them.

Once all of the masks were removed, it was time for my favorite part—coloring! I used my Copic Markers to bring Lo, her wonderfully purple witchy outfit, her broom, and that wonderfully scruffy little black kitty to life. I kept the whole scene filled with purples, pinks and a few touches of warm Fall color to coordinate with the dreamy background. The “Wishing You a Meow-gical Birthday!” sentiment was the perfect finishing touch for this magical little duo!

All four of the Sweet Sorceresses are available now, but there’s also a special “Sweet Sorceresses Bundle” available for a limited time. The bundle includes all four witches PLUS the “Hut” digital image, which is only available as part of the bundle through September 12th. Such a fun collection for creating magical Fall scenes, Halloween cards and, of course, a few meow-gical birthday cards too! 🧙‍♀️🐈‍

Have a fun long weekend!

~ Ally ~ 

Fall Wonderland with Tara & Owl

The new “Fall Wonderland” digital release from Sweet November Stamps is filled with the sweetest woodland friends enjoying all the beauty of Autumn! This collection includes a variety of downloadable bundles featuring adorable critters like a deer, a fox, a rabbit and more—all ready for some Fall fun.

For today’s card, I chose the darling “Tara” and “Owl” image and created a cozy little woodland scene around them. I added the “Tree Friend Maple” images to help frame the scene and bring in even more of that woodsy Fall feeling. I couldn’t resist tucking another tiny owl up into the branches too!

Everything was colored with a variety of Copic Markers, using lots of warm Autumn shades for the leaves and soft natural tones for the characters and tree. I love how all of the digital images can be mixed and matched to create your own unique little storybook scene.

I finished the card with a simple sentiment, making this one perfect for just about any occasion. Sometimes a sweet image, a colorful Fall scene and a simple greeting are all you need!

Have a great week!

~ Ally ~ 

Halloween on Main is Almost Here!

There’s something spooky, sweet and oh-so-fun coming to Catherine Pooler Designs! The new Halloween on Main Collection is almost here, and it’s packed with goodies perfect for celebrating Halloween, Thanksgiving and all those cozy fall occasions in between.

One of the stars of the release is a gorgeous new addition to the Spa Ink family called Made Me Blush. This soft, muted red-violet is lighter than Sparkling Berry and brings such a fun and unexpected twist to traditional Halloween color combinations. Just imagine pinky-purple pumpkins, spooky florals and playful Halloween backgrounds! There are also new Party Red-Violet Enamel Dots that coordinate beautifully with the new ink and add the perfect little finishing touch to your projects.

The collection also introduces the adorable Happy Feels Bundle, designed for creating the sweetest little treat boxes. The new Happy Feels Box Die can be dressed up for Halloween using the You’ve Been Boo’d Stamp Set and Dies, featuring ghosts, candy, spider webs and other spooky-cute details. Switch things up for Thanksgiving with the Many Thanks Stamp Set and Dies, filled with images and sentiments perfect for sharing a little gratitude. Decorative tags and labels make it easy to customize these little boxes for whatever occasion you’re celebrating.

And of course, there’s plenty of patterned paper to bring everything together! The Moonlit Manor 6x6 Patterned Paper and Frightfully Delightful 12x12 Patterned Paper are perfect companions for all those Halloween treat boxes, cards and spooky projects. Fill the boxes with candy, a tiny gift or another fun surprise and you’ve got an adorable handmade treat ready to share.

As an extra treat, Catherine Pooler Designs is offering the Witchy Wardrobe Stamp Set FREE with a $50 purchase through September 4—no code needed. The Halloween on Main Collection hits the CP Shop on August 26, and I can’t wait to start sharing some of the projects I’ve been creating with these fun new goodies! 🎃👻🧙‍♀️

~ Ally ~ 

Fall Wonderland – An Autumn Birthday Scene

There’s something so magical about a woodland scene in the Fall, and the brand new “Fall Wonderland” digital stamp collection from Sweet November Stamps is filled with the cutest little critters enjoying the season! From badgers and moles to moose and more, this collection is packed with adorable characters that are perfect for creating all kinds of cozy Autumn cards.

For today’s card, I used the mini collection featuring the Moose, Mole and Beaver and combined them to create this fun woodland birthday scene. I paired my trio with the “Spring Background” digital image, which worked beautifully for building the forest setting behind them. With a few Fall-inspired colors, that springtime woodland quickly transformed into a crisp Autumn day!

I colored all of the images using a variety of Copic Markers. To help create a little more depth and make the critters really stand out in the foreground, I masked off all three characters and pulled out my Copic Airbrush System. I sprayed the entire background with a dusty blue Copic shade, giving the sky and distant trees a softer, hazier appearance. I love how that simple step helps push the woods into the distance while keeping our adorable Moose, Mole and Beaver front and center.

To finish everything off, I added the sweet birthday greeting from the clear stamp set “Birthdays are the Best.” I love the combination of that bright Autumn landscape, the pile of colorful leaves and those adorable woodland friends. It turned into such a fun and cheerful Autumn birthday card—perfect for celebrating someone with a Fall birthday!

Have a wonderful weekend!

~ Ally ~