No Matter Where We Roam 🚐💚 ~ Catherine Pooler is Here!

 

Hi crafty friends!

Today I’m sharing another card featuring the adorable Happy Trail-ers stamp and die set from Catherine Pooler Designs. I just can’t get enough of these sweet little campers!

I started with the background by using the new Peak View stencil and blending in the gorgeous Getaway ink for a soft, scenic look. To add a bit of sparkle and texture, I finished it off with Disco Ball embossing powder, which gives the mountain peaks such a fun shimmer.

For the ground, I wanted something a little different, so I created that speckled soil using the new Rusted Roof embossing powder—it adds the perfect earthy texture for the camper to sit on.

To bring in a playful element, I created a faux lake using strips of the Trail Mix patterned paper, die cut with the Rick Rack Strips Dies. I love how the waves add movement and a pop of pattern to the scene!

The camper itself was stamped, die cut, and colored with Copic Markers, then popped up in the center of the circular window for dimension.

Everything is pulled together with the rich Aquatini cardstock, and I added a few Party Greens enamel dots for a finishing touch. The sentiment circle perfectly sums it all up—“No matter where we roam, you’ll always be my home.” 💕

This card was such a fun mix of textures, patterns, and techniques—perfect for sending a little love wherever the road leads.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Happy shopping!

~ Ally ~ 

Lighting Up the Trail with Happy Trail-ers ✨🚐 ~ Catherine Pooler

Hi crafty friends!

Today I’m sharing a super fun (and interactive!) card featuring the adorable Happy Trail-ers stamp and die set from Catherine Pooler Designs. This sweet little camper just makes me want to pack up and head out on a cozy adventure!

For the focal image, I stamped and die cut the camper, then brought it to life with Copic Markers. I kept the colors warm and playful, adding those classic stripes to give it that vintage trailer charm. The tiny details—like the curtains and door—are just too cute!

To create the background, I used the Trail Mix patterned paper, and I am completely in love with this lightning bug design! It adds such a whimsical, nighttime camping vibe and pairs perfectly with the theme of the card.

Now for the really fun part… this card lights up! 💡
I incorporated a Pear Blossom Press “One Light” to create a glowing effect inside the trailer. When you press the tiny lightning bug on the camper, the light inside the window turns on—how magical is that?! It adds such a delightful interactive element and really makes the card feel special.

For the sentiment, I used the Hearts-n-Tags Dies to create the tag and stamped the greeting in Mardi Gras ink. I love how the bold color pops against the softer tones of the card and ties everything together.  I also used our new Getaway ink on the top of the tag with some Samba stars.  A few new "Party Greens Enamel Dots" were used to finish off the card.

This card was such a joy to make—combining coloring, pattern play, and a bit of simple circuitry for that wow factor. Interactive cards like this always bring an extra smile, and this little camper is ready to roll by and say hello!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! 💚

~ Ally ~ 

Just Rolling By Shaker Card ~ Catherine Pooler Designs

Today I’m sharing a fun, interactive card featuring the brand new Trail Mix release from Catherine Pooler Designs! 🏕️✨

This card showcases the adorable images from the Happy Trail-ers stamp set and coordinating dies, paired with the bright and playful patterns from the Trail Mix patterned paper pack.

I decided to create a shaker card for this project to really bring in that sense of fun and movement! To start, I cut the red and pink striped patterned paper from the new "Trail Mix" patterned paper packusing the Scallops & Dots Dies. I then used a rectangle die from the same set to cut out the window opening for my shaker.

Inside the shaker, I added a mix of sequins from the Helsinki, Wimbledon, and Vienna mixes. I love how the soft pastels and pops of color tie in perfectly with the camper and give the whole card a festive, celebratory feel!

For the focal point, I stamped the camper and tree images in Slate ink, die cut them with the matching dies, and colored everything with Copic Markers. I kept the colors bright and cheerful to match the fun, retro vibe of the patterned papers.

To finish the design, I die cut a tag from the Trail Mix patterned papers and stamped the sentiment in Samba ink. The “Just Rolling By to Say Hello” greeting is just perfect for this cute little camper scene!

This release is packed with so many fun elements for creating playful, outdoorsy cards—I’m already thinking of all the different ways to use these stamps!

Don't forget to add our brand new Party colored ink, Getaway, to your shopping cart!

We also have a number of inks that are retiring.  Make sure to check out that sale RIGHT HERE.  While supplies last. 

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! 💛

~ Ally ~ 

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 ~ 

Rolling Into Fun with the New “On the Go” Release! ~ Sweet November Stamps

Hi crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a bright and playful card featuring the brand new “On the Go” digital release from Sweet November Stamps! This new series is packed with energy and includes four fabulous bundles—bike riders, skaters, skateboarders, and scooter riders—perfect for creating action-filled scenes.

For my card, I chose the adorable “Skating Austen” and “Skating Kim” images from the skaters bundle. I just love how full of personality these two are! They were the perfect pair to bring my colorful skate park scene to life.

I wanted to create a setting that matched their fun, carefree vibe, so I designed a rainbow-inspired skate park full of bold, vibrant colors. It was such a joy to bring everything together with my Copic Markers—blending all those bright hues really helped add movement and depth to the scene.

To finish things off, I added the sentiment “Have a Chill Birthday”—because what’s cooler than cruising through a rainbow skate park with your bestie?

This card would be perfect for kids, teens, or anyone who loves a little adventure and color in their day!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this inspires you to check out the new “On the Go” release and create some action-packed scenes of your own.

Happy crafting! 🎨✨

~ Ally ~ 

🐰 Hoppy Easter Postage Pals Card 🐣 ~ Sweet November Stamps

With Easter just two weeks away, I couldn’t resist creating something extra sweet and full of springtime charm! Today’s card features the adorable “Postage Pals: Hoppy Easter” stamp set from Sweet November Stamps, and I had so much fun bringing these little critters to life.

I decided to lean into a fun postage collage design, creating a grid of mini “stamps” filled with bunnies, chicks, duckies, and even a cute little egg friend. Each scene feels like its own tiny story, which makes this card so playful and engaging!

To really sell that postage look, I paired the images with the fabulous “Year Round Post Marks” stamp set. The subtle stamped details layered over the background give it that authentic, vintage mail feel—such a perfect complement to the postage theme.

For the background, I went with a chalkboard-style look, using darker tones to really make the Copic-colored images pop. I love how the bright yellows, soft pastels, and fresh spring colors stand out against the deep background—it adds such a fun contrast and really highlights each little character.

All of the images were colored using Copic Markers, and I kept the palette light and cheerful to match the Easter vibe. Those tiny pops of color in the eggs and bows just make me smile!

To finish everything off, I added a simple sentiment—“Hippity Hoppity Happy Easter”—right across the center to tie all the little scenes together.

This card was such a joy to create, and I love how it feels like a collection of tiny Easter moments all in one place. Perfect for sending a little handmade happiness as we hop closer to the holiday!

~ Ally ~ 

Hoppity Hoppity Happy Easter with Lila 🐣 ~ Sweet November Stamps

Today I’m sharing a cheerful Easter card featuring the adorable “Lila” from Sweet November Stamps. I couldn’t resist coloring her up with her sweet little basket full of Easter eggs as she enjoys a sunny Spring day!

To build my scene, I paired Lila with the cute little duckies from the “Postage Pals: Hoppy Easter” stamp set. They look like they’re happily waddling along beside her on their own little Easter adventure. The sentiment “Hippity Hoppity Happy Easter” was the perfect finishing touch for this bright and playful card.

This card was created for Craft Roulette Episode #309, and it was so fun incorporating all the challenge parameters:

• Project: Mini Slimline Card

• Colors: Jolly – I used bright, happy spring colors throughout the scene.

• Element: In the Kitchen – Lila’s basket of decorated Easter eggs felt like the perfect nod to all the egg decorating that happens in the kitchen around Easter time!

• Random: Mask(s)/Masking – I used masking to build the little ducky scene around Lila and create a seamless background.

I colored all of the images with Copic Markers and finished the scene with a bright grassy field and soft sky background to really make the characters pop. I love how the playful ducks bring extra movement and charm to the scene.

This sweet little Easter card is ready to hop its way into someone’s mailbox and bring a smile!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

~ Ally ~ 

Catherine Pooler Designs – A Purr-fect Thank You

Today I’m sharing a fun and colorful thank you card featuring some fabulous products from Catherine Pooler Designs!

For the background, I used the Flirty Blooms Layered Stencil, but instead of layering the entire stencil design, I chose to use just one layer to create this playful pattern. I blended Sweetheart and Mardi Gras inks to form the soft pink and teal background, which gives the card such a bright and happy feel.

To add a little extra sparkle and interest, I splattered Pixie Dust Shimmer over the Sweetheart ink areas only. The shimmer catches the light beautifully and gives the background a subtle magical touch.

Next, I stamped and added the three adorable cats using Mardi Gras ink. I love how their playful poses add personality and movement to the card while keeping the overall design light and fun.

For the sentiment, I used a greeting from the “3 Times the Thanks Sentiment” stamp set. I stamped it onto one of the labels from the “More Sentiment Banner Dies,” which creates the perfect focal point across the card.

This card came together with a simple design, a bit of sparkle, and a trio of sweet kitties to say thanks in the cutest way possible!

You can find all of these supplies over in the Catherine Pooler Designs shop.

Have a great rest of the week!

~ Ally ~ 

Egg Hunt Fun ~ Sweet November Stamps

Today I’m sharing a sweet Easter card featuring the adorable “Egg Hunt” stamp set from Sweet November Stamps. This set is packed with Easter cuteness and includes three little girls, three little boys, two bunnies, and lots of fun scene-building elements—perfect for creating cheerful springtime cards.

For my card, I chose two of the little boys as they excitedly gather their colorful Easter eggs. I love how their playful poses bring the whole scene to life! I also added a few of the spring elements from the set along with one of the cute little bunnies to complete the egg hunt setting.

Everything was colored with Copic Markers, which helped create the bright spring grass and soft sky background for these little guys to explore. I kept the design clean and simple so the sweet scene could really shine.

The sentiment “Here comes the Easter Bunny” is also included in the Egg Hunt stamp set and felt like the perfect finishing touch.

This card was extra special because I sent it off to my two nephews for Easter. I thought these two little egg hunters suited them perfectly!

Sweet November Stamps always makes it easy to build charming scenes, and this set is just full of springtime joy.

Have a great weekend!

~ Ally ~ 

Petals & Purrs – Thank You Fur Everything

The brand new Petals & Purrs release from Catherine Pooler Designs is packed with adorable critters, cheerful florals, and fun patterns, and today I’m sharing a sweet thank-you card featuring the playful kitties from the Purr-fect Pals Stamp Set.

For this card I stamped three of the adorable kitty images and stamped them using a few of my favorite Catherine Pooler inks — Rockin’ Red, Mardi Gras, and Sweetheart. I love how each kitty has its own fun personality and pattern!

To ground the design, I added a strip of patterned paper from the Totally Bloomin' Patterned Paper Pack along the bottom of the card. The bold floral pattern adds such a cheerful pop of color and ties in perfectly with the playful theme of the card.

One of my favorite little details in the Purr-fect Pals set is the tiny star stamp. I scattered a few of those around the card with Tiara ink to create a fun little background that frames the sentiment and the jumping kitties.

The sentiment “Thank you fur everything” finishes the card perfectly and makes this a great design to send a little appreciation to someone special.

All of the products used on today’s card are part of the new Petals & Purrs release and are available now in the Catherine Pooler Designs shop!

Happy crafting! 🐾✨

~ Ally ~