Cozy Winter Vibes | Catherine Pooler Designs Stay Cozy Release

Hello, crafty friends!

Are you ready for a little more cozy winter inspiration? The brand-new Stay Cozy Release from Catherine Pooler Designs is here, and I'm having so much fun creating with all these fabulous new goodies!

StampNation members get to shop EARLY today! Woohoo! If you're a StampNation member, you can get your hands on this cozy collection before everyone else!

Today's card is all about texture, pretty snowflakes, and a fun little twist on how to use your dies!

The star of today's card is the gorgeous new Sweater Knit Cover Plate Die. Now, instead of using this fabulous die to actually cut my cardstock, I decided to use it to letterpress! By running the die through my die-cutting machine with the appropriate sandwich, I was able to impress that beautiful knitted pattern directly into my white cardstock. Oh my goodness, just look at all that fabulous texture!

I absolutely LOVE the subtle tone-on-tone effect! It reminds me of a soft, cozy winter sweater and adds so much interest without overwhelming the card. Sometimes a little texture is all you need!

To bring in a splash of wintery colour, I reached for the new Cup of Cheer Stamp Set and its coordinating dies. This set isn't just about adorable little mugs—it also includes some beautiful snowflake images! I stamped a variety of snowflakes using the gorgeous Stay Cozy colour palette: Wintergreen paired with Seagrass, Lilac paired with Verbena, Polished, and Aquatini. I love how these colours work together to create such a fresh and cheerful winter feel!

After die-cutting my snowflakes, I scattered them across the upper portion of my card, letting a few peek off the edges for a playful look.

To separate my colourful snowflakes from the beautiful knitted texture, I added a slim strip of patterned paper from the new Stay Cozy Patterned Paper Pack. That little pop of colour ties everything together perfectly!

For my finishing touch, I pulled out an older favourite, the Winter Vibes Stamp Set, and stamped the sweet "Cozy Winter Vibes" sentiment in Polished ink. I added it to a cute scalloped die-cut shape from the Scallops & Dots Dies and popped it up for a little extra dimension.

And there you have it! A sweet and simple winter card packed with cozy texture and colourful snowflakes!

I really love finding new ways to use my crafting supplies, and using the Sweater Knit Cover Plate Die to create a letterpressed background is definitely a technique I'll be reaching for again. Just imagine all the possibilities!

Don't forget—StampNation members can shop the Stay Cozy Release TODAY! Everyone else won't have to wait much longer to get in on all this cozy goodness!

You can find all these fabulous new goodies in the Catherine Pooler Designs Shop.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope I've inspired you to pull out your cover plate dies and try something a little different!

Stay cozy and happy stamping!

~ Ally ~ 

Sending Warm Thoughts | Catherine Pooler Designs Stay Cozy Release

Hello, crafty friends!

Are you ready to Stay Cozy this winter? The newest release from Catherine Pooler Designs is here, and it's filled with everything we love about the chilly season! Think cozy winter hats, warm mugs of something delicious, beautiful snowflakes, and fabulous woven textures! This collection is packed with gorgeous new stamps, coordinating dies, cover plate dies, patterned papers, and so much more!

Today, I'm sharing a cheerful little card featuring the brand-new Cup of Cheer Stamps and Dies. Seriously, how adorable are all these little mugs?!

I wanted to create a fun, colourful background filled with cozy cups, so I reached for the gorgeous colour palette featured in this release: Wintergreen, Aquatini, Polished, and Lilac. What a fabulous combination for winter!

I stamped my mugs in these beautiful shades, using slightly darker tones of ink to add extra depth and dimension to each cup. I just love how this simple little trick gives the mugs a more dimensional look! After die-cutting all my colourful cups, I arranged them across my card front, turning them in different directions to create a playful, all-over pattern.

For my greeting, I reached into my CP stash and pulled out the Winter Vibes Stamp Set. The "Sending Warm Thoughts" sentiment was absolutely perfect for this cozy creation! I stamped it in Polished ink onto a circle cut using the Double Duty Circles Dies.

To add an extra little pop of colour and texture, I tucked a couple of fishtail banner strips cut from the new Stay Cozy Patterned Paper Pack behind my sentiment. I popped up the greeting to give it some dimension and make it the focal point of my card.

I absolutely LOVE how this card came together! The playful patterns, cheerful colours, and sweet little mugs make it such a happy winter card. It's perfect for sending a little warmth and kindness to someone on a chilly day!

The Stay Cozy Release is full of fun possibilities, and I can't wait to play with even more of these fabulous new goodies!

You can check out the entire collection in the Catherine Pooler Designs Shop.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Stay warm, stay crafty, and don't forget to send a little handmade happiness someone's way!

Happy stamping!

~ Ally ~ 

Candy Corn Kisses & Halloween Wishes! | Sweet November Stamps

Hello crafty friends!

Today I'm sharing a sweet little Halloween card featuring the adorable new "Candie Corn" clear stamp set from the Sweet November Stamps "Falling Under a Spell" release! Isn't she just the cutest little candy corn girl?! With her fun candy corn-inspired outfit and sweet expression, I couldn't resist creating a bright and playful Halloween card with her!

Of course, every little Halloween cutie needs a furry friend, so I added one of the adorable kitties from the new "Black Cat Magic" clear stamp set. I just love how this little kitty looks nestled beside her, ready for some Halloween fun!

To begin my card, I stamped both images onto my cardstock and carefully masked them off. Next, I pulled out my Copic Airbrush System and created a vibrant blue background. I just love how those bright turquoise and blue tones make the orange and yellow candy corn colors pop!

To give my background a little extra interest, I used some Copic Blender Solution and a textured cloth to create that fun, mottled texture. I love the almost magical effect it gives the background! It's such a simple technique, but it adds so much dimension and personality to an otherwise plain background.

Once everything was dry, I carefully removed my masks and brought these adorable characters to life with my Copic Markers. I had so much fun coloring her bright candy corn outfit, complete with those fabulous orange boots! And that sweet little kitty was the perfect finishing touch.

To complete my card, I added the fun "Candy Corn Kisses & Halloween Wishes" sentiment along the bottom of my panel. I love how it ties the entire scene together! I finished things off by mounting my colorful panel onto a simple white card base, allowing those vibrant colors to take center stage.

This card was such a joy to create! Sometimes all you need is an adorable stamped image, a splash of color, and a little bit of Halloween magic!

Be sure to pop over to the Sweet November Stamps shop to check out the new "Falling Under a Spell" release. There are so many spook-tacular characters just waiting to be colored!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Wishing you lots of candy corn kisses and Halloween wishes!

Happy crafting! 🎃🐈‍

~ Ally ~ 

Jingle All the Way with Frosty Friends! ❄️⛄

There's just something about an adorable little snowman that makes a holiday card extra special! Today I'm sharing another festive creation featuring some of the fabulous goodies from the "Frosty & Festive" release from Catherine Pooler Designs! This sweet little snowman from the "Frosty Friends" Stamp and Die Set is all bundled up and ready to spread some holiday cheer!

I started my card by creating a fun and festive background. Using Cotton Candy ink, I stamped the scripty pattern from the "Holiday Textures" stamp set onto white cardstock. I just love the soft pink holiday writing! To add a little wintery magic, I stamped some sweet snowflakes from the "Jolly Jingle" stamp set using Cummerbund ink. The combination of the soft pink and bright blue is such a fun twist on traditional Christmas colors!

Next, I added a piece of colorful plaid patterned paper from the "Jolly & Bright" 6x6 Paper Pack, trimming it diagonally to create a playful split background. Those festive stripes of pink, green, red and blue bring so much personality to this card! I love how the diagonal design lets both patterns shine without competing with one another.

For my focal point, I die cut a white arch using the "Nested Arch Dies". This created the perfect little home for my sweet snowman! I stamped the "Jingle All the Way" greeting in Martini ink, which coordinates beautifully with the green in the plaid paper.

Finally, I added my adorable little snowman from the "Frosty Friends" Stamp and Die Set. With his cozy striped hat, matching mittens and festive green sweater, he's definitely ready for some winter fun! I just love how his sweet little face brings this whole card together.

I absolutely adore how this card turned out! The mix of playful plaid, soft stamped textures, bright snowflakes and that darling snowman makes for such a cheerful holiday greeting.

The "Frosty & Festive" collection is packed with so many wonderful products for creating handmade Christmas cards. From sweet winter characters to fabulous backgrounds and dies, there's plenty to inspire your holiday crafting!

You can shop the collection at Catherine Pooler Designs.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this little snowman inspires you to get creative with your holiday cardmaking.

Happy crafting and jingle all the way! ❄️💕⛄

~ Ally ~