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 ~ 

Warm Winter Wishes with CP & Sizzix

Today I’m sharing a cool and cozy winter card featuring the “Around the Holiday” stamp set from the Catherine Pooler Designs and Sizzix collaboration. This playful set includes a variety of graphic holiday images that work together beautifully to create a bold, repeating pattern.

I used the Print & Pattern Tool to line up and stamp the images across a piece of white cardstock. The tool made it easy to build the pattern evenly while alternating the different squares. For a soft tone-on-tone winter palette, I stamped the images using Glacier and Stone Blue inks. I love how the two shades add subtle variation while keeping the background cohesive and frosty.

Once the patterned panel was complete, I layered it onto a narrow piece of dark navy cardstock and adhered it to a Stone Blue cardstock card base. The simple layers help frame the stamped design and add a little extra contrast.

For the greeting, I selected the beautiful “Warm Winter Wishes” sentiment from the “Warm Winter Wishes Sentiments” stamp set. I stamped it in dark blue ink, die cut it into a circle and popped it up over the bottom corner of the patterned panel.

This card was so much fun to create, and the Print & Pattern Tool made building the repeating design quick and easy. The “Around the Holiday” stamp set is perfect for creating winter cards, holiday backgrounds, tags and so much more!

The new CP and Sizzix products are available now in the CP Shop!

~ Ally ~ 

 

A Glamorous Christmas on Ice

Hello, crafty friends! Today I’m sharing another festive project from the new Catherine Pooler Designs and Sizzix collaboration. This card features the fabulous new “On Ice” Die Set, which includes a beautiful ice skate along with poinsettias, greenery and other seasonal embellishments.

I began with a bold Glam cardstock card base—the rich purple shade creates such a striking backdrop for the crisp white skate. I added a black sole, a shiny silver blade and bright Rockin’ Red laces to give the skate plenty of dimension and personality.

To create the festive floral clusters, I die-cut the poinsettias and greenery from Melon Ice, Martini, Sixteen Candles, Rockin’ Red and Sage cardstocks. I love how these vibrant Catherine Pooler colors give the traditional Christmas florals a fresh and playful look. The flowers and leaves were tucked around the skate to create movement while keeping the skate as the main focal point.

For the finishing touch, I selected the “Merry Christmas” greeting from the new “Warm Winter Wishes Sentiments” Stamp Set. I heat embossed it with white embossing powder directly onto the Glam background, creating a clean and elegant sentiment that coordinates beautifully with the white skate.

The “On Ice” Die Set is perfect for winter birthdays, Christmas cards, skating-themed projects and so much more. This colorful skate is ready to glide straight into the holiday season!

~ Ally ~ 

Around the Holidays with Catherine Pooler Designs & Sizzix

Christmas crafting is getting a fun and modern twist with the newest collaboration between Catherine Pooler Designs and Sizzix! This festive release includes stamps, dies and stencils designed with the innovative Sizzix Stencil & Stamp Tool in mind. The tool makes it easy to line up your images and create repeatable patterns with consistent spacing.

For today’s card, I used the fabulous Holiday in the Square Stamp Set. This set is filled with playful holiday images, including bows, holly, stars, stripes and graphic shapes. I arranged the images into a colourful patchwork pattern that reminds me of wrapped presents and a cozy Christmas quilt.

My colour palette included Cotton Candy, Party Dress, Rockin’ Red, Melon Ice, Grass Skirt and Uptown inks. I love how the traditional reds and greens look alongside the softer pink and bright Melon Ice accents. The combination gives the card a cheerful, contemporary Christmas feel.

The Stencil & Stamp Tool made creating this pattern so much easier. Once each stamp was positioned, I could repeat the placement and build the design one colourful section at a time. I finished the card by mounting the stamped panel with a wide white border of a square card base, allowing the bold pattern to remain the star of the design.

The Holiday in the Square Stamp Set also has its own coordinating die set, giving you even more ways to use these festive images on cards, tags, gift packaging and other holiday projects.

This exciting Catherine Pooler Designs and Sizzix Christmas collection will be available soon in the Catherine Pooler shop. Be sure to watch for all the release details!

Happy Holiday stamping!!

~ Ally ~ 

A Little Fairy Happy Mail ~ Sweet November Stamps

There’s something extra magical about sending happy mail, and today’s card brings a touch of fairy charm to the mailbox!

For this project, I used the adorable “Fairwee Happy Mail” stamp set from Sweet November Stamps. I just love this little fairy fluttering in with her special delivery—it instantly makes me smile!

I started by die cutting my panel using The Greetery’s “Postcard Details Die” to create that classic postcard look. Once my images were stamped, I masked them off so I could build a soft, glowing background using my Copic Airbrush System. Blending bright yellows into fresh greens gave the whole scene a sunny, storybook feel—like a perfect little meadow for fairy mail delivery.

After removing the masks, I colored all the images with Copic Markers, keeping the palette bright and cheerful to match the background. That tiny mailbox and flying bird helper add such fun personality to the scene!

To really lean into the postcard theme, I added extra details using The Greetery’s “Postal Modern” stamp set. These little postal accents tie everything together and give the card that authentic mail-inspired finish.

Finally, I stamped the bold greeting using the CP & Sizzix “Print & Pattern: Hello Sentiments” stamp set. The large “hello” makes such a perfect focal point and balances the design beautifully.

This card is a reminder that even a small note can bring a big smile—especially when it’s delivered with a little fairy magic! ✨

~ Ally ~ 

Layered Florals with a Touch of Shimmer ~ CP & Sizzix

I had so much fun playing with the beautiful new Sizzix & Catherine Pooler products for today’s card! This design is all about texture, color, and layering—three of my favorite things in cardmaking.

To start, I created a soft and elegant background by embossing a panel of white cardstock using the new “Scallop Framed Florals” embossing folder. The subtle raised detail adds just the right amount of interest while still letting the focal design shine.

Next came the fun part—die cutting and layering! I used the gorgeous blooms from the “Friendly Florals Dies” set and cut them from a vibrant mix of Catherine Pooler cardstock in Samba, Pixie Dust, Glam, and Aquatini. I absolutely love how these colors pop against the clean white background!

Once all my pieces were cut, I arranged them into a loose floral cluster across the top of the card. These dies are so fun to mix and match, and I love how easy they make it to build a full, layered arrangement.

To add a little extra sparkle, I brushed some Pixie Dust Shimmer onto a few of the purple die cuts. It gives such a soft, glowy finish and really brings those elements to life in the light.

This card came together so easily and is a great reminder of how impactful simple die cutting and layering can be. A little texture, a bold color palette, and a hint of shimmer go a long way!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

~ Ally ~ 

Bright, Bold & So Easy with the Print & Pattern Tool!

I am absolutely loving the new Sizzix & Catherine Pooler collaboration—especially the amazing Print & Pattern Tool! If you enjoy creating clean, repeat designs with ease, this tool is going to be your new best friend.

For today’s card, I wanted something cheerful and full of color, so I reached for the gorgeous Print & Pattern: Daisy Stencil to create my main panel. The tool makes lining everything up effortless, giving you that perfectly spaced, professional-looking pattern in no time at all.

I went with a bright and playful color palette using Aquatini, Garden Party, Pucker Up, and Glam inks. These colors work so beautifully together—fresh, vibrant, and perfect for a celebratory card!

Once my background was complete, I die cut the panel using the classic Scallops & Dots Dies to add that subtle decorative edge. I mounted it onto a coordinating card base of Glam Cardstock to really let those colors pop.

To finish things off, I added a sweet sentiment and adorable cupcake icon from the Print & Pattern: Birthday Sentiments stamp set. It ties everything together perfectly and keeps the design fun and festive.

What I love most about this card is how quick and simple it was to create, while still looking detailed and polished. The Print & Pattern Tool really takes the guesswork out of repeat stamping and stenciling—and I can already tell I’ll be reaching for it again and again!

Have a great week!

~ Ally ~ 

Happy Birthday Blooms with the Sizzix & CP Print & Pattern Tool

Bright, bold, and full of happy vibes—this Catherine Pooler Designs card is all about celebrating with color and pattern! 💕

I had so much fun playing with the brand new Sizzix Print & Pattern Tool to create this cheerful floral background. This tool makes it incredibly easy to line up your images for a perfectly spaced, repeating design every time—no guesswork needed!

For my background, I used the Print & Pattern: Birds & Blooms Stamps to build these fun, oversized posies. I went with a vibrant yellow and pink color palette using Sweetheart, Pucker Up, Limoncello, and Samba inks. The combination feels so fresh and playful—perfect for a birthday celebration!

To turn this into a true party card, I added one of the large script greetings from the Print & Pattern: Birthday Sentiment Stamps right over top. I love how bold and eye-catching these sentiments are—they really stand out against the patterned background.

For a little extra detail, I tucked in some tiny heart die cuts from the Friendly Florals Dies. They add just the right touch of sweetness and dimension without taking away from the design.

To finish everything off, I die cut the panel using the Dots & Scallops Dies and layered it over some rich Midnight cardstock for a crisp, polished frame.

The new Print & Pattern collection makes it so easy (and fun!) to create your own custom patterned paper—definitely a must-try if you love building backgrounds like I do!

Thanks so much for stopping by! 💖

~ Ally ~ 

Quilted Posies ~ Catherine Pooler Designs

There’s something so satisfying about clean, repeating patterns—and the new Sizzix & Catherine Pooler Print & Pattern Tool makes it easier than ever to achieve that crisp, professional look!

For today’s card, I used the beautiful Print & Pattern: Patchwork Tile Stencil to create this soft and modern background. The tool really shines when it comes to lining everything up perfectly, allowing you to build a seamless pattern with ease. I blended together some Spa inks: Stone Blue, Juniper Mist, Pink Champagne, and Seafoam inks for a fresh, airy color palette that feels both playful and polished.

To add a bit of dimension and interest, I brought in the Friendly Florals Thinlit Dies. I die cut the florals from coordinating Catherine Pooler cardstock in Juniper Mist, Wintergreen, and Stone Blue, then layered them over the background for a subtle 3D effect. I love how these elements add just the right amount of texture without overpowering the pattern.

To finish things off, I added a sweet banner sentiment using a greeting from the Print & Pattern: Birthday Sentiments stamp set, stamped in Juniper Mist ink. It’s the perfect little touch to tie everything together.

This new tool and the entire Sizzix release are now available in the Catherine Pooler shop—and if you love creating custom patterns, this is definitely one you’ll want to try!

Thanks so much for stopping by! 💙

~ Ally ~ 

A Brand NEW TOOL is Here - Introducing the Print & Pattern Tool by CP & Sizzix

Today I’m so excited to share a card featuring the brand new collaboration between Catherine Pooler Designs and Sizzix! This release introduces the fabulous “Print & Pattern: Birds & Blooms” stamp set along with the innovative new Sizzix Print & Pattern Tool—and let me tell you, it makes creating repeating patterns an absolute dream to create!

For this card, I wanted to really showcase how easy it is to build a clean, consistent pattern using this new system. The stamps are perfectly designed to work with the tool, allowing you to line everything up effortlessly for seamless repetition. No guesswork, no shifting—just crisp, even stamping every time!

I created this cheerful flock of birds using a rainbow of Catherine Pooler inks: Limoncello, Glitz, Samba, Pucker Up, Glam, and Something Borrowed. I love how the bold, vibrant colors bring each little bird to life while still keeping the design cohesive. The slight variations in tone add just enough interest without overwhelming the pattern.

Once my background was complete, I trimmed it down and paired it with a simple white strip to ground the design. I added a clean “hello” sentiment from the new "Print & Pattern: Hello Sentiments" stamp set in a coordinating ink color to finish things off. Keeping the sentiment minimal really lets that bright, happy pattern shine!

This new Print & Pattern system is such a fun way to create your own custom backgrounds quickly and easily. Whether you go bold like I did here or stick to a more subtle palette, the possibilities are endless.

Thanks so much for stopping by—and I can’t wait to see what you create with this amazing new release!

~ Ally ~ 

Scrap'N Stamp ~ Harvest Hop & Inky Sale!

Welcome friends! Today I’m excited to be joining the Scrap’N Stamp Harvest Instagram Hop where our design team is celebrating all things Autumn with a variety of festive Fall cards. 🍁 Don’t forget—we’ve also got an INKY SALE happening this weekend: enjoy 20% off almost all inks! It’s the perfect chance to stock up on your favorites like Catherine Pooler inks and Distress Oxides. 🎨

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My Harvest Hop Cards 🌾

For today’s project, I created a rich Autumn card using the Sizzix “Pumpkin Duo” Dies and lots of inky layering!

• I began with a piece of purple cardstock as my base. To add texture and depth, I stamped a damask print and then layered on a subtle knit effect using The Crafter’s Workshop “Knitted Stitching” stencil in shades of purple ink. This gave the background a warm and cozy look.

• Next, I die cut the pumpkins from the Pumpkin Duo Dies using yellow and orange cardstock. I distressed them with a variety of Distress Oxide inks—Carved Pumpkin, Wild Honey, Ripe Persimmon, Crackling Campfire, and Gathered Twigs—to create that rustic, dimensional shading we love on Fall gourds.

• I added green cardstock stalks to the pumpkins and tucked them into my scene.

• To bring in a leafy element, I die cut the Catherine Pooler Designs “Falling Foliage Dies” from green and yellow cardstock and distressed them with coordinating Distress Oxide inks for extra texture.

• For a touch of whimsy, I stamped tiny stars from the Lavinia “Burst of Stars” stamp set in Black Soot ink.

• Finally, I finished the card with a copper-embossed “Autumn Blessings” sentiment and some stitched edging for that handmade touch.

Here’s a closer look at my finished project:

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Play Along & Win! 🎁

You can hop along with us and be inspired by all the gorgeous Fall creations. Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and FOLLOW @scrapnstampcanada for your chance to win!

👉 To enter, leave a comment on each Instagram stop telling us: What’s your favorite part of Fall? 🍂 Four lucky winners will each receive a $25 Scrap’N Stamp Gift Certificate!

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Hop Participation List 🌟

Be sure to check out all the amazing designers sharing their Harvest Hop projects today:

@scrapnstampcanada

@i_card_so_hard (that's me!)

@taranixoncox

@DeeZinesByD

@Inkyandscrappy

@jerralynrose

@rookiecardmaker

@kpkards

@madebymeghank

 

Thanks for stopping by today! Wishing you all an inky, crafty, and pumpkin-spiced kind of day. 🍂 

 

Happy Hopping!

 

~ Ally ~ 

Catherine Pooler & Sizzix ~ Rainbow Vibes

Today I’m excited to share a bright and happy card featuring products from the new Catherine Pooler Designs & Sizzix collaboration! This collection is full of playful textures, bold shapes, and endless creative possibilities.

For my card, I started with the On the Spot 3D Embossing Folder to create a fabulous textured background. I blended a rainbow of Catherine Pooler inks—It’s a Girl, Tiara, Tiki Torch, Lime Rickey, and Aquatini—over the embossed design for a soft but colorful backdrop. The embossing really comes to life when paired with these gorgeous inks!

As my focal point, I used the largest of the Rainbow Arches Dies, cutting it in crisp white for a fun tone-on-tone look. I added a few clouds from the die set for extra dimension, keeping the rainbow clean and modern while letting the background colors shine through.

To finish things off, I stamped one of the sentiments from the Overarching Sentiment stamp set—“You’re the Best”—which tucks perfectly into the rainbow design.

This card was such a joy to create! I love how the textured rainbow background and crisp white rainbow arch balance each other beautifully.

If you’d like to shop this fun collaboration, you can find everything in the Catherine Pooler Designs shop.

~ Ally ~  

Catherine Pooler & Sizzix ~ Yay for Happy Gardens!

Today I’m sharing a fresh and cheerful card featuring the brand-new Catherine Pooler Designs & Sizzix collaboration! This release is full of versatile dies, stencils, and fun sentiments—and I couldn’t wait to dive in with some of my favorites.

The Background

I started my card with the beautiful new Happy Garden 2 Layering Stencil. Using a soft and springy palette, I blended Melon Ice, Martini, Frosted, and Serene inks to bring the garden blooms to life. I love how these inks layer seamlessly for that soft botanical look.  I quick splatter of metallic silver watercolor paint added that touch of glimmer!

To give the panel a decorative edge, I reached for the Scallops & Dots Dies, which cut out that pretty scalloped border detail. It frames the design so sweetly and adds an extra touch of whimsy.

The Sentiment

For the bold focal point, I die cut one of the Exclamation Word Dies and blended it with Serene ink. A few touches of White Gel Pen accents help it pop against the background. To anchor the sentiment, I layered it over a vellum circle die cut from the Border Party Circles Dies—I love that these dies emboss the edge of the circle for just the right amount of subtle detail!

The Finishing Touches

The vellum helps soften the busy floral background while still letting all that stencilled goodness peek through. The simple “yay” sentiment really makes this card perfect for so many occasions—celebrations, accomplishments, or just happy mail to brighten someone’s day!

✨ All of the new Catherine Pooler Designs & Sizzix products are available now in the Catherine Pooler shop.

Happy shopping!

~ Ally ~