The Petals & Purrs Release is Here!

The wait is over! The brand new Petals & Purrs release from Catherine Pooler Designs is officially in the shop today, and it is absolutely filled with purr-fect pals, beautiful petals, and so many fun new crafting goodies!

For today’s card I combined two of my favorite new products — the adorable kitties from the Purr-fect Pals Stamp & Die Set and the gorgeous Flirty Blooms Layering Stencil.

I started by creating the soft floral background using the Flirty Blooms Layering Stencil, blending Sweetheart ink to Rockin' Red ink Catherine Pooler inks for a sweet and cheerful look. I added a few splatters of the new Glitz Shimmer to give the background a little sparkle and shine.

Next, I stamped and die cut two of the playful kitties from the Purr-fect Pals set and popped them up on the card front. Their fun patterns and bright colors add so much personality to the design!

For the sentiment, I used the 3 Times the Thanks Sentiment Stamp Set paired with the stitched banner from the More Sentiment Banner Dies. The sentiment “you’re pretty special” felt like the perfect finishing touch for this sweet and playful card.

This release is full of fun critters, florals, and fabulous new tools for cardmakers, so be sure to head over to the Catherine Pooler Designs shop and check out everything in the Petals & Purrs collection.

Happy crafting! 🐾✨

~ Ally ~ 

Rainbow Purrs ~ Catherine Pooler

The Petals & Purrs release from Catherine Pooler Designs is almost here! 

One of my favorite things to do when crafting is create rainbow designs, and the adorable kitties from the Purr-fect Pals Stamp Set were just begging to be turned into a colorful parade of cats!

For this card, I stamped all three of the playful kitty images repeatedly across my panel and colored them using a rainbow of Catherine Pooler inks. I blended Tiara, Orange Twist, Rockin’ Red, Flirty Fuchsia, and Glam to create a bright gradient of happy, dancing kitties. The mix of patterns and poses really makes the background feel lively and full of personality.

Once the stamping was complete, I cut the panel using the Scallops & Dots Die, which adds such a sweet decorative edge to the card. To highlight the sentiment, I die cut a circle window from the stamped panel so the greeting could peek through the center.

The simple sentiment, “you’re pawsome,” fits perfectly with the playful kitty theme and lets the colorful background really shine.

This card was so much fun to make, and I love how the rainbow of kitties creates such a cheerful and energetic design!

The Petals & Purrs release is available soon — StampNation members can order today at noon, and public ordering begins tomorrow, so be sure to check it out if you love cute critters and bright, happy designs.

Happy crafting! 🐾

~ Ally ~ 

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 ~