A Hauntingly Good Halloween Party!

Hello crafty friends!

The newest release from Sweet November Stamps, Halloween Party, has arrived, and it is filled with the cutest costumed critters ready for a little spooky-season fun!

There are four new collections in this release, each featuring its own Halloween party scene. You’ll find a piñata scene, a party decorating scene, an apple bobbing scene, and a pumpkin carving scene. Every collection is packed with adorable little critters dressed up and ready to celebrate.

For today’s card, I chose to create with the new Halloween Party: Decorating digi collection. This set includes the two sweet little owls, a pumpkin-lighting skunk, and four different spook-tacular banners for your critters to decorate with.

I decided to use the spiderweb banner for my scene and had so much fun building the whole nighttime background around it. I wanted the web to have a magical Halloween glow, so I added some fluorescent Copic airbrushing around the banner. I love how that soft glow helps the spiderweb stand out against the deep blue and purple sky.

Of course, the little critters were all colored with Copic Markers too. I absolutely love the richness and depth that Copics bring to a scene like this, especially with all of the warm browns, bright oranges, deep blues, and pops of purple and green. The colors really help bring these sweet Halloween characters to life!

I finished everything off with the perfect “Have a hauntingly good birthday” sentiment. I love that this card still has all the fun of Halloween while working perfectly for a spooky-season birthday too!

The entire new Halloween Party release is available now in the Sweet November Stamps shop, so be sure to check out all four adorable party scenes.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope these little party animals inspire you to create something fun, colorful, and just a little bit spooky! 🎃🦉🕸️✨

~ Ally ~ 

Stay Cozy with Frosty & Festive

Hello crafty friends!

There’s something about a sweet little snowman that makes a winter card feel instantly cheerful, and today’s card features one of the adorable new snowmen from the Frosty & Festive Collection from Catherine Pooler Designs!

This new release is packed with so many fun winter crafting possibilities. You’ll find everything from snowmen and birds to fabulous sentiments, beautiful forest-inspired fronds, and some really fantastic new cover plate dies. There are lots of pieces that can be mixed and matched for Christmas cards, winter cards, and those cozy projects that can carry you well beyond the holiday season.

For today’s card, I reached for the new Frosty Friends Stamp Set and coordinating dies. This set includes four sweet little snowmen, snowy accent images, and four adorable greetings. I couldn’t resist this little guy all tangled up in his colorful Christmas lights! I stamped him, colored him with my Copic Markers, and die cut him before adding him to the front of my card.

I wanted the background to stay soft and frosty, so I created a simple snowy landscape using Cotton Candy Ink. I gradually built up the color with three layers of ink, making each layer a little heavier and deeper than the one before it. I love how the different intensities of pink create the look of rolling snowy hills while still keeping the whole card light and whimsical.

To carry the wintery feel up through the rest of the panel, I stamped several of the snowflakes from the Jolly Jingle Stamp Set using Cotton Candy Ink. The tone-on-tone pink snowflakes are subtle, but they add just enough detail to make the background feel wonderfully snowy without taking attention away from my little Frosty Friend.

For one final touch of sparkle, I splattered the entire panel with the new Sparkle Gold Shimmer. Those tiny flecks of gold add such a pretty bit of shine when the light catches them and look especially lovely against the soft pink and white background.

I finished the card with the sweet “stay cozy” sentiment, keeping everything clean and simple so that adorable snowman could remain the star of the show.

The entire Frosty & Festive Collection is available now in the Catherine Pooler shop. If you love cute winter characters, versatile sentiments, snowy elements, and beautiful dies, there are so many fun goodies in this release to play with!

You can shop the new release here:
https://shop.catherinepooler.com?aff=49

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this little pink snowy scene inspires you to pull out your favorite winter stamps, add a little sparkle, and create something cozy! ❄️💕✨

~ Ally ~ 

Pulling Strings for a Happy Halloween

Halloween is creeping closer, and that means the Sweet November Stamps Halloween release is almost here too! I couldn’t resist getting into the spooky spirit a little early with this eerie little card featuring one of the new wonderfully creepy Creepy Dolls.

There are three dolls in the collection—Kelly, Jackie and Wendy—and for today’s card I chose Kelly Doll with the Strings. There is something about her dangling marionette-style pose, cracked porcelain face and those wonderfully creepy details that makes her perfect for a Halloween card. I love how she looks as though she has just appeared onstage for her own spooky little performance!

I colored the entire scene with Copic Markers, keeping Kelly’s dress in bright blues with pops of vivid green. I also worked in some of my fluorescent orange Copic Markers to create a subtle glowing effect throughout the background. That extra bit of eerie warmth really helps set the mood and makes the whole scene feel like it is lit by some mysterious Halloween stage lights.

The finishing touch was the perfectly playful sentiment, “Pulling Strings for a Happy Halloween.” It ties the whole marionette theme together and adds just the right bit of humor to this delightfully creepy card.

I had so much fun coloring Kelly and bringing her spooky little stage to life. She’s eerie, quirky and just the right amount of creepy—exactly what I love for Halloween! Keep your eyes peeled because the new Sweet November Stamps Halloween release is coming soon! 👻🎃

~ Ally ~ 

Raking Up Some Fall Fun with Sweet November Stamps

There is just something about crisp autumn days, colorful leaves and all the fun activities that come along with the season! For today’s card, I pulled out the adorable “Fall Gathering” stamp set from Sweet November Stamps. This sweet set was released last Fall and features six little girls and guys enjoying all kinds of autumn adventures. It also includes fun scene-building extras like leaves, squirrels, chipmunks and a pumpkin.

I decided a slimline card would be the perfect way to showcase several of these cute kiddos together. I started by creating a subtle patterned background on my card base, stamping the individual leaf images and the tiny acorn all over in a soft neutral ink. I love how this adds just a little extra detail without distracting from the colorful characters.

Next, I added my slimline frame from Waffleflower and placed a different kiddo into each of the windows. From raking leaves to pushing a wheelbarrow full of colorful foliage, each little scene has so much personality! I also tucked in the fun “Let’s Rake Up Some Fun!” sentiment from the stamp set near the top.

Of course, all of these sweet characters were colored with my Copic Markers, using lots of warm and cheerful Fall colors. I kept the rest of the card fairly clean and simple so those adorable images could really shine.

Such a happy, playful Fall card and a fun reminder that sometimes revisiting an older favorite stamp set is just as inspiring as playing with something brand new! 🍂🍁

Have a great weekend!

~ Ally ~ 

Sweet Sorceresses – Meet Mab!

Today I’m sharing another card featuring the brand new “Sweet Sorceresses” digital release from Sweet November Stamps! Meet Mab, one of four adorable little witches in this magical collection. I just love her oversized witchy hat, sweet little cape and all of those wonderful details just waiting to be colored.

This card was created for Craft Roulette, and last week’s parameters gave me such a fun jumping-off point:

• Project: ATC Card – Artist Trading Card
• Colors: Produce Aisle colors – blueberry blues, lettuce greens and lemon yellows
• Element: Tree(s) – I added a little hand-drawn branch detail to Lo’s hat
• Random: Use Three Circles – Lo’s three little dress buttons were perfect!

I created the small ATC-sized colored panel first, coloring Lo and the background with my Copic Markers in bright blues, greens, yellows and a touch of pink. I love how the colorful rectangle pops against the mostly white card front while allowing parts of Lo to extend beyond the edge of the ATC. I popped the colored panel up for a little extra dimension and paired her with one of the fabulous “Halloween Sentiments” — “You’re the Hocus to My Pocus.” How perfect is that?

Lo is part of a series of four Sweet Sorceresses, each with her own adorable personality. Even better, if you purchase the complete Sweet Sorceresses Bundle, you’ll also receive the coordinating “Hut” digital image for FREE! That special bundle offer is only available through September 12th, so be sure to grab these magical little witches while the bonus is available.

I had so much fun combining the Craft Roulette challenge with this sweet new release. Lo definitely brought a little colorful hocus pocus to my crafty table! 🧙‍♀️✨

~ Ally ~ 

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 ~ 

Too Glam to Give a Clam – A Monochromatic Mermaid Card

Today I’m sharing the card I created for my StampNation PenPal for August. This month’s challenge was all about GREEN, and I decided it was the perfect excuse to dive under the sea and play with an entire palette of gorgeous aqua and green tones!

For my focal image, I chose this beautiful mermaid from the Sweet November Stamps “Mermees So Emotional” stamp set. I had so much fun coloring her in soft minty greens and aquas, keeping everything very monochromatic while still adding lots of depth and detail.

To create her underwater home, I tucked her into a pretty ticket-edged frame die from Whimsy Stamps. Behind her, I added lots of flowing underwater foliage using Catherine Pooler Designs’ Under the Sea Cover Plate Die. I kept all of those elements within the same aqua-green color family so the mermaid would remain the star of the scene. I also added some wavy kelp using the Catherine Pooler "Jellyfish Layered Stencil" and Minted ink.

Of course, I couldn’t resist adding some splatters throughout the background for a little extra bubbly texture and movement. The finished scene feels soft, cool and dreamy—just like being beneath the surface of the ocean!

This card also happened to work perfectly for a recent episode of Craft Roulette. Here’s how I incorporated all four parameters:

• Project: 4x8 Card
• Colors – Excited: Green represents life, growth and energy
• Element – Cold or Chilly: The cool ocean/sea water
• Random – Stitches: The stitched detailing around the ticket-style frame

I finished the card with the fun sentiment, “Too glam to give a clam.” It was just too perfect for this gorgeous mermaid!

I absolutely love how this monochromatic card came together. Playing with different shades of green and aqua was such a fun challenge, and I love how all of the layered underwater details still allow that fabulous mermaid to shine.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this inspires you to choose one color family and see just how much depth and interest you can create with it. Happy crafting!

~ Ally ~ 

Oh So Merry ~ Catherine Pooler & Sizzix

Sometimes the simplest cards are the most fun to make! For today’s Catherine Pooler Designs and Sizzix release card, I really wanted the fabulous alphabet dies from the “Oh So Merry” Thinlit Dies to be the stars of the show.

I started by creating my own custom cardstock colors using Spruce, Sage, Buttercream and Rose Petal inks. I simply inked up pieces of cardstock with each color and then die cut all of the different letters from those beautiful coordinating swatches. I love how the different letter styles, sizes and little stitched and pierced details give the sentiment so much personality!

Once all of my letters were cut, I played around with the arrangement until I had my fun “Merry and Bright” greeting. I adhered everything onto a kraft-colored cardstock panel that I had lightly splattered with some Sage ink for just a little extra texture and interest.

That’s it! No fancy embellishments or complicated techniques—just some pretty ink colors, a great set of alphabet dies and a little bit of playful arranging. I love how these whimsical letters really do all the work on this card.

Such a simple and cheerful holiday card, and definitely one of those designs that would be easy to recreate in all kinds of different color combinations!

You can shop Catherine Pooler Designs here: https://shop.catherinepooler.com?aff=49

Happy holiday cardmaking!

~ Ally ~ 

Copper-Kissed Autumn Greetings

Today I’m sharing another card featuring the beautiful “Autumn on Main” Collection from Catherine Pooler Designs. I kept the design for this card fairly simple, letting those gorgeous fall colors—and plenty of copper shine—take center stage!

I began by stamping three of the maple leaves from the “Fall Flourishes” Stamp Set and heat embossing them with Copper embossing powder. I love how the metallic embossed lines give the leaves such a warm, elegant look.

Next came all that glorious autumn color! I blended Tiara, Tiki Torch, Rockin’ Red, and just a touch of Cranberry Fizz ink across each leaf. I allowed the colors to overlap and blend together so every leaf had its own fiery mix of yellows, oranges, and deep reds.

To add a little extra texture, I splattered the leaves with some water and then added a sprinkling of the new Copper Shimmer. The shimmer catches the light beautifully and coordinates perfectly with the copper embossing.

Once the leaves were dry, I die cut them and arranged them around a simple white die cut panel. I added the “Autumn Greetings” sentiment from the “Autumn Greetings” Stamp Set, also embossed in Copper, and added a few more Copper Shimmer splatters to tie everything together.

For the finishing touch, I layered the panel over a piece of rich Cranberry Fizz Cardstock. That deep burgundy background really makes the glowing autumn leaves pop!

I love how something as simple as a few beautifully ink-blended leaves can make such a bold seasonal card. The combination of those warm Catherine Pooler ink colors with all that copper sparkle just feels like autumn! 🍁✨

~ Ally ~ 

A Little Autumn Harvest

Hello crafty friends! Today I’m sharing another card featuring goodies from Catherine Pooler Designs, and this one actually started with a leftover piece from a previous project. I love finding ways to use those little bits and pieces on my craft desk—especially when they inspire an entirely new card! For my previous card, I had inked cardstock with Uptown Ink and die cut the delicate scripted “Harvest” from the Harvest Duo Word Dies. Rather than toss away the negative portion that remained, I knew I wanted to find a way to incorporate it into another design. 

I started my card by die cutting a piece of white cardstock with one of the Scallops & Dots Dies to create that sweet scalloped edge. Next, I positioned the shadow die from the Harvest Duo Word Dies toward the lower right corner and die cut it directly from the scalloped panel. I tucked my leftover Uptown-inked negative die cut behind that opening and then backed the entire panel with white cardstock. I love how this gives the greeting such a clean, almost inlaid appearance while still allowing that gorgeous deep teal Uptown color to really stand out.

With my sentiment in place, it was time to add some autumn color! I used all three of the adorable little leaf images from the Autumn Greetings Stamp Set, stamping them in Aquatini, Orange Twist, Tiara and Uptown Inks. I kept the leaves dancing loosely down the center of the card to create a playful trail of fall color without overwhelming the large scripted greeting.

For one final little touch, I added splatters of the new Copper Shimmer across the background. Those tiny sparkling copper flecks add just enough shine when the light catches them and pair so beautifully with the warm autumn ink colors.

I really love how this simple card came together—and even more that it started with a leftover die-cut piece from another project! It’s always fun when something that could have landed in the scrap bin becomes the inspiration for a whole new card.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope this inspires you to take another look at those negative die cuts and crafty leftovers sitting on your desk—you never know what your next card might begin with!

Happy crafting! 🍂✨

~ Ally ~ 

Harvest Hugs | Catherine Pooler Designs “Autumn on Main”

Today I’m sharing another card featuring the beautiful new “Autumn on Main” Collection from Catherine Pooler Designs! For this card, I wanted to play with some unexpected Autumn colors and pair those fresh aquas and greens with the gorgeous warmth of the new Copper Shimmer. I love how striking these colors look together!

I started by creating my own fun marbled, watercolor effect background paper using Melon Ice, Aquatini and Uptown inks. I dabbed and layered the inks to build up lots of variation and texture, allowing the colors to blend and mingle together. Once I was happy with my background, I added a splattering of the new Copper Shimmer for a little sparkle and warmth. Those tiny copper flecks look so pretty against all of that turquoise and green!

Next, I took a piece of Catherine Pooler’s Favorite White Cardstock and painted it completely with Copper Shimmer. Once it was dry, I die cut the beautiful new “Willow Silhouette” Die from my handmade metallic cardstock. I absolutely love how this turned out! Painting the cardstock first gave me a gorgeous custom copper paper with lots of beautiful shine and texture.

For the greeting, I reached for the new “Harvest Duo Word Dies.” I die cut the delicate scripted “harvest” word and colored it with Uptown Ink, then layered it over the coordinating white shadow die cut. That deep teal really helps the sentiment stand out against the colorful background.

I wanted to turn my greeting into “harvest hugs,” so I did a little selective stamping with one of the sentiments from the “Autumn Greetings” Stamp Set. I stamped just the word “hugs” in Uptown Ink and cut it out with its coordinating die. I love being able to stretch my sentiment stamps by using just a portion of a greeting!

To finish the card, I layered my marbled panel onto a little peek of Uptown-colored cardstock before adding it to my white card base. The combination of those cool jewel-toned colors, the crisp white and all that beautiful copper shine makes this such a fun take on an Autumn card.

StampNation members can shop the new Autumn on Main Collection today! Everyone else can join in tomorrow when the entire collection goes live in the Catherine Pooler Designs shop at 9am ET.

You can shop Catherine Pooler Designs here:
https://shop.catherinepooler.com?aff=49

Happy crafting! 🍂🩵✨

~ Ally ~ 

Grateful for You | Autumn on Main

Today I’m sharing a more masculine-inspired Fall card featuring some fabulous new products from Catherine Pooler Designs’ “Autumn on Main” Collection. I love how this card proves that Autumn designs don’t always have to be filled with traditional oranges, reds and yellows—the monochromatic gray palette paired with touches of copper gives this one such a cool, modern feel!

The star of today’s card is the adorable new “Fall Silhouette Dies.” This set includes three different silhouette designs featuring some beautiful seasonal foliage—a maple leaf, a saw-toothed leaf, and a grouping of oak leaves and acorns. They’re such a fun way to add Fall imagery to a card while keeping the overall design clean and graphic.

I began by die cutting the different Fall Silhouette Dies several times down one side of a panel of Hoodie cardstock. I love how the circular designs create an almost patterned effect as they trail down the card front.

For the layer underneath, I used another piece of Hoodie cardstock and had a little fun with some splattering! I added the gorgeous new Copper Shimmer, along with splatters of white and black acrylic paint. My goal was to have all of that beautiful texture and sparkle peek through the open areas created by the leaf dies. Once the die-cut panel was layered over top, the splattered background became a really fun feature within each silhouette.

The Copper Shimmer is especially striking against the Hoodie cardstock. Depending on the light, you get these little flashes of warm metallic copper mixed in with the black and white speckles. It adds just enough shine without taking away from the masculine feel of the card.

To finish everything off, I chose the “Grateful for You” greeting from the new “Autumn Greetings” Stamp Set. I white heat embossed the sentiment onto coordinating Hoodie cardstock and then cut it out with its matching die. I popped the greeting up over the Fall silhouettes for a simple finishing touch.

I really love the understated look of this one! The tone-on-tone gray cardstock keeps it clean and masculine, while those little pops of Copper Shimmer bring in just the right amount of warmth for an Autumn card.

The new “Autumn on Main” Collection is almost here! StampNation members get to shop early tomorrow, and the collection opens to everyone on Wednesday. 🍂🧡✨

~ Ally ~ 

Copper Blessings | Catherine Pooler Designs “Autumn on Main”

There is just something about creating Fall cards that makes me happy—the warm colors, beautiful leaves, rich metallics and all those cozy Autumn details! Today I’m sharing a card featuring the brand new “Autumn on Main” Collection from Catherine Pooler Designs. This collection is packed with everything I love about the season: gorgeous leaves, harvest-inspired images, pumpkins and gourds, bold patterned papers and some really fabulous new dies!

For my card, I reached for the beautiful “Fall Flourishes” Stamp and Die Set. This set includes five wonderful Fall images—a maple leaf, an oak leaf, a stem of wheat, an acorn and a chestnut—and I couldn’t resist using every single one!

I stamped all of the images and colored them with my Copic Markers, building up lots of layers of color to give them plenty of dimension. I especially love how the greens, yellows, oranges and reds blend together on those beautiful Fall leaves. They really became the stars of the card!

For the background, I began by die cutting a piece of kraft cardstock with the “Tuffed Cover Plate Die”. I love the subtle stitched texture this adds without competing with all of those colorful images.

Next, I used the “Around the Loop Nested Dies” to create a modified oval opening in the center of the panel. Before popping the panel up onto my white card base, I blended a little Spiced Ink along the inside edge of the oval. That touch of warm color helps define the opening and adds even more depth to the design.

Once the background was in place, I arranged all five of my Fall Flourishes images around the oval, overlapping and layering them to create a full harvest-inspired cluster. The wheat tucked behind those colorful leaves adds such a pretty bit of texture!

Of course, this card needed a little sparkle, so I pulled out the new Copper Shimmer and added splatters across the kraft background and some of the Fall images. The warm copper shine is absolutely perfect with an Autumn color palette.

For the finishing touch, I used the “Harvest Duo Word Dies” to create the large “Blessings” sentiment. I die cut the word from beautiful copper metallic cardstock and paired it with the coordinating white cardstock shadow layer. I love how that shiny sentiment stretches right across the center of the card and ties in perfectly with the Copper Shimmer splatters.

I absolutely love how this card turned out! It has all those rich, warm and colorful elements that make Fall crafting so much fun.

The new “Autumn on Main” Collection will be available in the Catherine Pooler Designs shop on Wednesday, but StampNation members get to shop early on Tuesday!

You can shop Catherine Pooler Designs here: https://shop.catherinepooler.com?aff=49

Happy Fall crafting, everyone! 🍁🌾🧡

~ Ally ~