A Little Moonlight Magic with Witchy Enid! | Sweet November Stamps

There's a little magic in the moonlight tonight! 🌙✨ Today I'm sharing an adorable Halloween card featuring the sweetest little witch from the "Falling Under a Spell" release from Sweet November Stamps! Meet "Witchy Enid", a darling little gal who's enjoying a beautiful moonlit evening with her two precious fur-babies. Seriously, could these three be any cuter?!

I just LOVE creating Halloween cards with bright, playful colors, and this sweet little scene was the perfect opportunity to have some fun with my Copic Markers!

I started by stamping Witchy Enid and her adorable kitty companions onto my cardstock. Once everything was stamped, I carefully masked off all my images so I could get to work creating that fabulous nighttime background.

Next, I masked off a large circle for my glowing full moon. Then it was time to bring out one of my favorite crafty tools—my Copic Marker Airbrush System! I airbrushed a beautiful blend of rich blues around the moon, keeping the area closest to the moonlight soft and bright while deepening the colors toward the edges of my panel. I just LOVE how the airbrushing creates that smooth, dreamy nighttime sky!

Once I was happy with my background, I removed all my masks to reveal my little witch and her furry friends. This is always one of my favorite parts of creating a masked scene!

Then came the really fun part... COLORING! 💜

I grabbed my Copic Markers and had an absolute ball bringing Witchy Enid to life with some fun, bright Halloween colors! I chose vibrant pinks for her fabulous witchy hat and dress, cheerful oranges for her cozy sleeves and shoes, and warm browns for her adorable pigtails. Of course, her two little kitty companions needed some love too! One is a sweet dark kitty nestled in her arms, while the other is a tiny spotted cutie sitting nearby.

I just adore how those bright colors POP against the deep blue moonlit sky!

To finish off my card, I die cut my completed scene using a stitched rectangle die and layered it over some super fun orange Halloween patterned paper covered in little black spiders. Isn't that spider print just the perfect finishing touch?! The sweet "It's spooky season" sentiment ties everything together beautifully!

This little Halloween cutie was sent off to a family member to deliver a little handmade Halloween happiness! I sure hope it brought a big smile when it arrived in their mailbox.

If you haven't checked out the "Falling Under a Spell" release from Sweet November Stamps, you're in for a treat! There are so many adorable new characters just waiting to be colored up and turned into something magical!

Happy coloring and happy haunting! 🎃🐈‍💜

~ Ally ~

Have a Cup of Cheer! | Catherine Pooler Designs

Hello crafty friends!

There's nothing quite like a cozy sweater and a warm cup of something delicious on a chilly winter day! Today I'm sharing another fun card featuring products from the "Stay Cozy" release from Catherine Pooler Designs. This card is all about fabulous texture, beautiful color combinations, and a few sweet little details!

I started by using the new "Sweater Knit Cover Plate Die" to die cut a piece of Wintergreen cardstock. I just LOVE the gorgeous knitted texture this die creates! I layered my die-cut panel over an Aquatini card base, allowing that beautiful blue-green color to peek through all those tiny knit stitches. Isn't that combination fabulous?!

Next, I die cut a tag using the "Notecard Frame & Tag Dies" to create a fun focal point for my card. I decorated it with an adorable little mug inked in Lilac and Verbena, along with some pretty snowflakes in Wintergreen and Seaglass, Lilac and Verbena, and Aquatini. I love how all these beautiful CP ink colors work together!

For a little extra warmth, I brought in some Over Coffee ink for the tag details, the coffee inside my mug, and that sweet little gingerbread man. Seriously, how cute is he?! The warm brown tones are such a fun contrast against all those cool winter colors.

To finish everything off, I added a few of the new "Whistler Sequins" for a little sparkle and shine. They add just the perfect touch of wintery magic!

I absolutely adore how this card turned out! Between the beautiful sweater-knit background, that cheerful little mug, and those sparkly finishing touches, it's a whole lot of cozy goodness wrapped up in one handmade card!

Shop Catherine Pooler Designs:
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All of these fabulous products from the "Stay Cozy" release are available now in the Catherine Pooler Designs shop!

Happy crafting! 💜

~ Ally ~ 

Sip Sip Hooray! It's Stay Cozy Release Day! | Catherine Pooler Designs

Hello, crafty friends!

Sip, sip, hooray! ☕ It's officially RELEASE DAY over at Catherine Pooler Designs, and the brand-new Stay Cozy Collection is now available for everyone to shop! Woohoo!

This fabulous winter-inspired collection is filled with cozy mugs, snowflakes, knitted textures, gorgeous patterned papers, and so much more! Today, I'm sharing a sweet and simple card featuring the adorable Cup of Cheer Stamps and Dies and some of the fabulous new Stay Cozy Patterned Paper.

I started my card by choosing one of the colourful patterns from the new Stay Cozy Patterned Paper Pack. I absolutely adore this playful geometric design and all its beautiful wintery colours!

One of my favourite things about Catherine Pooler patterned paper packs is that the coordinating ink colours are listed right on the front of each pack! How awesome is that?! It takes all the guesswork out of colour coordinating and makes creating a breeze!

After trimming my patterned paper to fit my card front, I added a thin strip of Polished Cardstock along the top edge to create a little separation between my patterned paper and the white space above.

Next came the fun part—stamping all those adorable little mugs!

I pulled out the new Cup of Cheer Stamp Set and inked up my mugs in some fabulous colour combinations. I used Lilac with Verbena, Wintergreen with Seaglass, and Polished with Terracotta to add some extra depth and dimension to each cup. I also brought in a little Over Coffee and Buttercream for those delicious-looking warm beverages and sweet little accents!

Don't those mugs look absolutely inviting? I especially love that little gingerbread man nestled in front of them! So stinkin' cute!

Once everything was stamped and die-cut, I arranged my cozy cups along the top edge of my patterned paper. I love how the mugs bring all those pretty colours together and create such a fun focal point!

For my finishing touch, I stamped the cheerful "Sip Sip Hooray!" greeting in Lilac ink just above my little gathering of mugs.

And that's it! A quick, colourful, and totally cozy card that's perfect for sending a little winter happiness to someone special!

I just love how effortlessly the patterned paper and coordinating inks work together. This card really lets those gorgeous colours and adorable stamps shine!

We also have 2 new Shimmers being released!  Meet... Aquatini and Silver Shimmers!

The Stay Cozy Release is available NOW! Be sure to head over to the Catherine Pooler Designs shop to check out all the fabulous new stamps, dies, patterned papers, and more!

☕ Shop the Stay Cozy Release at Catherine Pooler Designs!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you're inspired to grab a warm drink, get cozy, and spend a little time getting crafty!

Happy release day and happy stamping!

~ Ally ~

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 ~ 

You're Purr-fectly Magical! | Sweet November Stamps 🐈‍✨

Hello, crafty friends!  Are you ready for a little BLACK CAT MAGIC?! 🐈‍⬛🔮

Today I'm sharing another adorable creation featuring the brand-new "Falling Under a Spell" release from Sweet November Stamps! This release is packed with the sweetest Fall and Halloween images, and today's card is definitely bringing on the cuteness overload!

For this card, I couldn't resist playing with the new "Black Cat Magic" clear stamp set! This darling collection features the sweetest little seated witchy lady, 9 purr-fect feline friends, and a whole assortment of fun scene-building accessories, including books, pumpkins, spiders, mice, and more!

Seriously, what's not to love about a room full of mischievous kitties?!

I had an absolute blast putting this little scene together! I started by arranging my sweet witchy lady in her comfy chair and surrounding her with as many furry friends as I could fit. Each little kitty has its own personality, from the playful climber and curious bookworm to the sweet kitty curled up on her lap. And how adorable is that tiny mouse perched on top of her head?!

I also added a few fun accessories to bring the scene to life. The stack of spell books, little potion bottle, hanging spider, and bright orange pumpkin all add just the right amount of Halloween magic! I especially love how the different elements tell their own little stories throughout the card.

Everything was coloured using my beloved Copic Markers! I had so much fun experimenting with different kitty colours and markings. From fluffy greys and warm oranges to sweet calico patterns, each feline friend got its own special look. I chose a bright green floor and soft lavender background to keep everything playful and cheerful, while allowing all those adorable characters to really shine!

To finish off my scene, I added the absolutely perfect sentiment:

"You are purr-fectly magical!"

Isn't that just the sweetest?! I love how this entire card feels like a cozy little gathering of magical friends, with just a pinch of Halloween mischief thrown in!

If you're a cat lover like me, this stamp set is definitely going to steal your heart! With 9 different kitties and so many fun little accessories, the scene-building possibilities are endless. I can already imagine so many different cards featuring these furry little characters!

The new "Falling Under a Spell" release is available NOW in the Sweet November Stamps shop! 🎃🍂

Be sure to hop over to Sweet November Stamps to check out the entire collection of new clear stamps. There are so many adorable images just waiting to be coloured!

If you love the ease of digital stamps, you will receive "Gilly" free with ANY digital purchase and "Gordie" image with a $10 digital purchase.  They're so cute and ready to spook!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this purr-fectly magical little gathering has inspired you to create something fun and furry!

Happy crafting, my friends! 🧡🐾

~ Ally ~ 

You're So Hex-tra! | Sweet November Stamps Halloween Release 🎃🧙‍♀️

Hello, crafty friends!

It's a SPOOK-TACULAR day because the brand-new "Falling Under a Spell" release from Sweet November Stamps is HERE! 🎃👻

This fabulous release is filled with all things Fall and Halloween, featuring 12 brand-new clear stamp sets that are sure to put a little magic into your crafty creations!

Today, I'm sharing a sweet and slightly sneaky little witch from the new "So Hex-tra" clear stamp set! Isn't she just adorable?! I absolutely love her oversized witch's hat, bright orange cape, and that mischievous little look she's giving us over her shoulder! And of course, the coordinating "You're so Hex-tra" sentiment is just perfect for this little trick-or-treater!

To create my scene, I started by stamping our little witchy-poo and carefully masking her off. Next, I stamped the new "Forest Path" full-scene background right over top. This gorgeous forest image is packed with detail and is large enough to easily fill a 6x6 card front! Just imagine all the different characters you could bring into this magical woodland setting!

Once my scene was stamped, I masked off the large tree in the foreground and pulled out my Copic Airbrush System. I wanted to create a little extra depth and mystery in the woods, so I airbrushed the background in beautiful shades of blue, giving the forest a cool, shadowy atmosphere. I just love how the darker background makes our little witch and her vibrant orange cape pop!

From there, I coloured everything using my Copic Markers. I had so much fun adding texture to the large tree trunk, bringing the foliage to life, and colouring all those tiny woodland details. The little mushrooms scattered along the path are such a sweet finishing touch!

I kept the finished card fairly simple because I really wanted the stamped scene to be the star of the show. I added the fun "You're so Hex-tra" sentiment vertically along the tree trunk, and I think it fits this design perfectly!

There's something so magical about mixing cute Halloween characters with a slightly mysterious woodland scene. It's spooky, sweet, and just a little bit cheeky!

The entire "Falling Under the Spell" release is available in the Sweet November Stamps shop TODAY! With 12 new clear stamp sets to choose from, there's plenty of Fall and Halloween inspiration waiting for you!

Head over to Sweet November Stamps to check out all the new goodies!

A FREE stamp for you when you purchase $75 of physical products... just add "Candie Corn" to your cart! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this little witchy-poo has inspired you to add a little extra magic to your Halloween crafting!

Happy stamping and stay HEX-TRA crafty! 🧡🖤

~ Ally ~ 

A Wish, A Splash & My 150th Craft Roulette Submission! 🧜‍♀️🎉

Hello, crafty friends!

I'm making a splash today with a very special card! This sweet and colourful mermaid creation marks my 150th submission for Craft Roulette! Can you believe it?! That's 150 creative challenges filled with fun, inspiration, and plenty of crafty adventures!

For this milestone card, I decided to dive under the sea with the adorable "Go With the Flow" mermaid from Sweet November Stamps (SNS). Isn't she just the cutest?! I absolutely love her flowing pink to orange coloured hair, her sweet little underwater friends, and that beautiful green tail! I brought her to life with my Copic Markers, using lots of bright, happy colours to make this birthday card feel like a true celebration.

Of course, I couldn't resist adding a little extra fun! I created a colourful background and added a white windowed panel to make a playful underwater shaker card. Each little window is filled with the cutest clay fish confetti, giving this mermaid plenty of friends to swim with! I just love all the little pops of colour peeking through the windows.

Now, let's see how I tackled this week's Craft Roulette parameters!

Project: Card on a Card – This one was such fun! If you look closely, my little mermaid is holding her very own tiny birthday card! How cute is that?!

Colors: Celebration Colors – I went all out with bright, cheerful colours! From her gorgeous rainbow hair to the vibrant shaker background, this card is bursting with happy birthday vibes!

Element: Water(s)(ing) – Well, what's more perfect for this parameter than a mermaid and her underwater friends?! Between the mermaid, fish, and other sea creatures, we've definitely got the water theme covered!

Random: Confetti – This might just be my favourite part! I filled my shaker windows with adorable little clay fish confetti. They're so colourful and add such a fun, interactive element to the card!

I finished everything off with the perfect birthday sentiment, "A wish, a splash, a birthday bash!" from the "The Guppies" stamp set. It couldn't be more fitting for this colourful underwater birthday celebration!

I'm so thrilled to be celebrating my 150th Craft Roulette submission with this little mermaid. Craft Roulette has been such a wonderful way to stretch my creativity, try new ideas, and think outside the box. Here's to many more crafty challenges!

And before you go, a little Sweet November Stamps reminder! 🎃

The brand-new Halloween release arrives in the SNS shop TOMORROW! If you love all things cute, spooky, and a little bit magical, you'll definitely want to pop over and check out the new goodies!

You can find all the Sweet November Stamps fun at sweetnovemberstamps.com.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this little underwater birthday bash brings a splash of happiness to your day!

~ Ally ~ 

Frosty & Festive Frilly Frames

Hello crafty friends!

I’m back today with another festive card featuring goodies from the Catherine Pooler Designs Frosty & Festive Collection, and I have to say—I am completely smitten with the new Frilly Frame Dies!

This die set includes four different frame shapes—a circle, square, rectangle and oval—and I love how easy they make it to create a fun collage-style card like this one. Each frame has that sweet little pierced, scalloped edge that adds just the right amount of detail.

For my card, I die cut the frames from some of my favorite Catherine Pooler colored cardstocks: Blue Raspberry, Rockin’ Red, Cotton Candy and Martini. I love how bright and cheerful these colors look together!

To fill each frame, I reached for the Jolly & Bright 6x6 Patterned Paper collection. Mixing the different patterns behind each colorful frame created such a playful holiday look without making the card feel too busy.

Then came the cutest part—the Frosty Friends! I added several of the adorable snowmen along with some of the smaller festive images and sentiments to decorate each little framed area. These snowmen are seriously so sweet, and I love that each one has its own personality. The little bundled-up snowman with the glasses might be one of my favorites!

This card was so much fun to build because every frame became its own tiny holiday scene. The combination of colorful cardstock, cheerful patterned papers and those darling Frosty Friends makes the whole card feel bright, happy and festive.

And those Frilly Frame Dies? I can already tell I’m going to be reaching for them again and again. They’re perfect for creating little scenes, highlighting sentiments, making patterned paper focal points and so much more. Definitely a must-have from the Frosty & Festive Collection!

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope this card inspires you to mix your favorite CP cardstock colors and patterned papers and create your own collection of festive little frames!

Happy crafting! 🎄☃️❤️

~ Ally ~ 

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 ~