Showing posts with label Thank You. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thank You. Show all posts

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 ~ 


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 ~ 

The Petals & Purrs Release is Here!

The wait is over! The brand new Petals & Purrs release from Catherine Pooler Designs is officially in the shop today, and it is absolutely filled with purr-fect pals, beautiful petals, and so many fun new crafting goodies!

For today’s card I combined two of my favorite new products — the adorable kitties from the Purr-fect Pals Stamp & Die Set and the gorgeous Flirty Blooms Layering Stencil.


I started by creating the soft floral background using the Flirty Blooms Layering Stencil, blending Sweetheart ink to Rockin' Red ink Catherine Pooler inks for a sweet and cheerful look. I added a few splatters of the new Glitz Shimmer to give the background a little sparkle and shine.

Next, I stamped and die cut two of the playful kitties from the Purr-fect Pals set and popped them up on the card front. Their fun patterns and bright colors add so much personality to the design!

For the sentiment, I used the 3 Times the Thanks Sentiment Stamp Set paired with the stitched banner from the More Sentiment Banner Dies. The sentiment “you’re pretty special” felt like the perfect finishing touch for this sweet and playful card.

This release is full of fun critters, florals, and fabulous new tools for cardmakers, so be sure to head over to the Catherine Pooler Designs shop and check out everything in the Petals & Purrs collection.

Happy crafting! 🐾✨

~ Ally ~ 

Rainbow Purrs ~ Catherine Pooler

The Petals & Purrs release from Catherine Pooler Designs is almost here! 

One of my favorite things to do when crafting is create rainbow designs, and the adorable kitties from the Purr-fect Pals Stamp Set were just begging to be turned into a colorful parade of cats!

For this card, I stamped all three of the playful kitty images repeatedly across my panel and colored them using a rainbow of Catherine Pooler inks. I blended Tiara, Orange Twist, Rockin’ Red, Flirty Fuchsia, and Glam to create a bright gradient of happy, dancing kitties. The mix of patterns and poses really makes the background feel lively and full of personality.

Once the stamping was complete, I cut the panel using the Scallops & Dots Die, which adds such a sweet decorative edge to the card. To highlight the sentiment, I die cut a circle window from the stamped panel so the greeting could peek through the center.

The simple sentiment, “you’re pawsome,” fits perfectly with the playful kitty theme and lets the colorful background really shine.

This card was so much fun to make, and I love how the rainbow of kitties creates such a cheerful and energetic design!

The Petals & Purrs release is available soon — StampNation members can order today at noon, and public ordering begins tomorrow, so be sure to check it out if you love cute critters and bright, happy designs.

Happy crafting! 🐾

~ Ally ~ 

Petals & Purrs Release – Sweet Kitty Thanks Card

The new Petals & Purrs release from Catherine Pooler Designs is full of adorable critters and beautiful florals, and today I’m sharing a sweet thank-you card featuring one of the kitties from the Purr-fect Pals Stamp Set.

To create the bright background, I used the gorgeous Flirty Blooms Layered Stencil and blended Tiara ink for those sunny yellow flowers. I added a few splatters of Pixie Dust Shimmer for a touch of sparkle that catches the light beautifully.

My adorable pink kitty was stamped from the Purr-fect Pals stamp set and cut out with the coordinating dies before being placed inside a stitched heart frame. I colored the kitty using Sweetheart ink to keep the soft pink theme going across the design.

For the sentiment, I combined the 3 Times the Thanks Stamp Set with the new More Sentiments Banner Dies, which create the perfect little stitched banner for greetings. The main panel was then matted with Sweetheart Cardstock to tie everything together.


To finish the card, I added a few light pink Party Reds Enamel Dots for dimension and a pop of shine.

This cheerful floral background paired with the sweet little kitty makes for such a fun way to send a heartfelt thank you!

You can find all of the new Petals & Purrs products coming to the Catherine Pooler Designs shop on Wednesday.  StampNation members will be able to shop early tomorrow at 12 noon EST.

And if you love cute critters and layered florals as much as I do, this release is definitely one you’ll want to check out!

Happy crafting! ✂️💕

~ Ally ~ 

Party Colors Perfection ✨ | Catherine Pooler Designs

Today is the day and I am SO excited to finally share this bright and happy card featuring all of the brand new Party Colors of Catherine Pooler Designs Colored Cardstock! 🎉💖


If you love color as much as I do, this release is going to make your crafty heart very happy. Catherine Pooler Designs is officially kicking off a Year of Color, and it starts with this incredible lineup of 34 gorgeous cardstock colors inspired by the Party, Spa, and Neutral ink palettes.

For today’s card, I challenged myself to use every single Party color—and wow, what a rainbow moment! 🌈


Simple Design, Big Impact

To create this card, I kept the design intentionally clean and graphic so the cardstock colors could really shine.

I used the brand new Simple Strip Die to quickly cut perfectly sized strips of cardstock. This die makes it so easy to create modern backgrounds without all the measuring and trimming—just run it through your die-cut machine and you’re good to go!


I adhered the strips at a slight angle for extra visual interest, alternating all of the Party colors to create a bold, woven-style background.

For the sentiment, I added a crisp white “thanks” die cut from the new Scripted Sentiment Dies. I love how the soft script contrasts against the bright, playful background while keeping the card versatile for so many occasions.

That’s it—no extra layers, no fuss. Just color, texture, and a whole lot of happy. 💕


About the New Colored Cardstock

The new Catherine Pooler Designs Colored Cardstock is:

  • Smooth and vibrant, 100lb cardstock

  • Perfect for die cutting, layering, and card bases

  • Coordinated beautifully with CP inks

You’ll find cardstock colors available in:

  • Party Colors

  • Spa Colors

  • Neutral Colors

Some colors are available in bundles of multiple colors, while a few special shades are individual-only colors, including:
Samba, Juniper Mist, Hoodie, Glam, and Cranberry Fizz.


Shop the Release ✨

All of the new products—Colored Cardstock, Simple Strip Die, and Scripted Sentiment Dies—are available NOW in the Catherine Pooler Designs shop!

👉 Shop here: https://shop.catherinepooler.com?aff=49

Trust me… you’re going to want these cardstock colors in your stash. This is just the beginning of an incredibly colorful year, and I can’t wait to see what everyone creates!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and happy crafting! 💖

~ Ally ~

Sweet November Stamps ~ Making Life a Splash!

Summer is in full swing, and what better way to celebrate than with a little water balloon fun? Today I’m sharing a playful beach card featuring the brand-new “Wet and Wild: Water Balloon Fight” digital images from Sweet November Stamps.

These two little cuties are mid-battle, flinging colorful balloons with joyful abandon! I created the beachy scene using Copic Markers, blending soft golden sand into cool ocean blues. I just love how dynamic and fun these characters are—they practically leap off the page!


To frame the scene, I used the vibrant “Lotsa Love” patterned paper from Catherine Pooler Designs. The bright geometric border adds the perfect pop of playful color.

This card was also created for my Sweet November Stamps PenPal—what better way to spread a little handmade sunshine than with a summery splash?


The water balloon duo is just one set from the Wet and Wild release. Be sure to check out the full collection—there are five sets in total, featuring:

  • Sprinkler fun

  • Squirt gun battles

  • A soaking wet crew

  • And of course, this adorable water balloon fight!

They’re perfect for crafting action-packed, summer-themed cards that are full of personality and movement.

Sentiment:
“Thanks for making life a splash!” — a sweet and simple reminder of the joy our loved ones bring to our lives.

Stay cool and creative!

~ Ally ~ 

Crafty Merkai ~ A Songbird Serenade & an Instagram Hop *PRIZE*

The latest release from Crafty Meraki is here, and it’s bursting with beauty, elegance, and song!  I’m so excited to share a card I created using the brand new Songbird Serenade stamp, stencil, and die set—part of the Meraki Melody collection, already in the shop!

This delicate hummingbird is the star of the show, surrounded by blooming florals and soft greenery. I used Catherine Pooler Designs inks to bring the bird and blossoms to life with soft, layered blends and a touch of splatter for sparkle. 💙💛💜

The coordinating stencil made it a breeze to color in the flowers and leaves, while the matching die set allowed me to pop up each element with beautiful dimension on a slimline card layout. The soft ivory background and gently deckled edges let all that color shine!

 What I Used:

  • Crafty Meraki – Songbird Serenade stamp, stencil & die

  • Catherine Pooler Inks – for vibrant, blendable color

  • Metallic sparkly splatter – for finishing touches

  • “Thank You” sentiment – from the stamp set, for that elegant final touch

🎉 Join the Hop on Instagram!

We’re celebrating the Meraki Melody release with an Instagram Hop and you’re invited! There’s a ton of inspiration waiting for you—and maybe even some prizes! 😉

✨ Head to @crafty_meraki to start hopping and see the full release lineup!
✨ You’ll find my post over at @i_card_so_hard along the way!

This release is singing with joy and I can’t wait to see what you all create with it. Thanks so much for stopping by—and don’t forget to hop along!

💗 Stay crafty,

~ Ally ~

Crafty Meraki ~ A Thank You

Hello, crafty friends!  

I’m so excited to share a floral thank you card that highlights some of my favorite Crafty Meraki products. If you’re a fan of delicate florals and elegant texture, you’re going to love this one!

For today’s card, I pulled out the stunning Crafty Meraki "Petal Poetry" stamp and die set. These beautiful bold florals are a dream to color – I chose soft purples and fresh greens to keep things springy and serene. The detail in these blooms makes them perfect for center stage on any project.

To add some subtle texture and dimension, I used the "Fern Lattice" background die. I absolutely love how it adds interest without overwhelming the delicate lines of the flowers. I die-cut it from the same lavender cardstock as the card base to keep the design cohesive and elegant.

The bold gold foiled “Thank You” greeting comes from the "Gilded Greetings EAP". I love the mix of greetings in this set – the scripty font adds a touch of glamour and style to any sentiment. I popped up the sentiment with foam tape to give it a little extra dimension.

Supplies Used:

  • Stamps & Dies: Crafty Meraki Petal Poetry Stamp & Die Set

  • Background Die: Crafty Meraki Fern Lattice Die

  • Sentiment: Crafty Meraki Gilded Greetings EAP

  • Cardstock: Lavender, white

  • Coloring: Copic Markers, Polychromos Pencils

I hope this card inspires you to mix texture with florals and to let your sentiments shine! Thank you for stopping by today – and as always, happy crafting!

~ Ally ~

Sweet November Stamps & Craft Roulette - Fairy Thank You!

Happy Wednesday all!  Today I'm sharing a sweet thank you card featuring a digital stamp from Sweet November Stamps!

Today's card shows was made a few weeks ago for an episode of Craft Roulette.

For episode #248, the four parameters that the wheel gave us were:

  • Project: Card with a Tag (my tag is tucked under the end of my sentiment)
  • Colors: Disney Colors (I was inspired by Monsters Inc. - blues, purple, lime green)
  • Element: January (time to send out thank you cards for Christmas gifts)
  • Random: Branch(es)(ing) (I used a variety of branchy plant stamps to create my colorful strip)

 Here's my card...


 For this card I used the adorable "Mistletoe Fairy" digital stamp from Sweet November Stamps.


I made the bright panel for our little Copic Marker colored fairy to peeking out from using a variety of fun Distress Oxide inks and some cool, branchy Lavinia stamp sets. 

I added a pre-made foiled sentiment and a stitched tag to the front of the card too.

Join us Friday at 6:10pm CST for the next episode of Craft Roulette!  Hope to see you there!

~ Ally ~

Sweet November Stamps ~ Thank You Mer-Friend

Happy Hump Day!  Today I'm sharing another one of our new digital images from the release called "My Unbelievable Friend" from Sweet November Stamps.

Today's card features the "My Unbelievable Friend: Peek-a-boo" digital stamp set.

I colored my front panel using Copic Markers.  To color in the sky, I masked off the digital image first, and then I used my Copic Air Brush system to spray a light wash of ink on the sky's background.


To finish off the card, I used some fun patterned papers from the Catherine Pooler Designs "Eight Nights" paper pack.  I created my own solid blue cardstock by inking it up with a matching blue Copic Marker.

To add a final sentiment, I used a tag from the CP "Hearts-n-Tags Dies", stamped a Thank You sentiment from the Sweet November Stamps "Spring Garden Critters" stamp set and tied it on with some "Streetlight Twine" from Pink & Main.

Hope you check out this cute line of new digital mermaid and friends images.

Have a great week!

~ Ally ~

Sweet November Stamps ~ MerMay is Here!

Happy First Day of May and the beginning of MerMay!  Today, I'm sharing a fun new Sweet November Stamps creation.

Today's creation is actually my submission for this past week's episode of Craft Roulette.

The four parameters that the wheel gave us this week were:

  • Project: A card for a Co-Worker (I'm sending this to a boss!)
  • Colors: Kites in the Sky (in my option, all kites must have purple!)
  • Element: April (April 14th is National Dolphin Day)
  • Random: Sparkle (I used sparkly sequins and made the mermaid's tail sparkly)

So this week's card features the adorable "Mermazing Friends: Cari and Neo" digital stamp.  I also paired it with the "Sentiment Set: Give & Thanks" digital image.

I used Copic Markers to color up all the internal oval images.  I did print out the image with an orange frame.

Stay tuned to the Sweet November stamps website!  We have a new MerMay release coming soon!

See you again soon!

~ Ally ~

Sweet November Stamps ~ Thank You Little Fairy

Happy Saturday!  I'm here again sharing some of the newest release clear stamp card creations from the latest Sweet November Stamps clear stamp release, Enchanted Spring.

Today my card features the "Enchanted Spring Flowers" stamp set.  This stamp set features 3 beautiful clusters of mixed Spring blooms plus some sweet fairies, some butterflies, bees and a few ladybugs!  So many scene building possibilities for this stamp set!

I chose to feature the larger cluster of flowers, a delicate little fairy with a wand and a butterfly on my card.


I began by stamping my cluster in the lower right corner of my card front in a light brown ink.  I wanted the flowers to be closer to a no-line coloring effect this time.  I added the small fairy and the butterfly image too.

I used my Copic Markers to color everything in but I did use my Polychromos Pencils to add some of the finer details back into some of the images: like for the wink details on the butterfly and fairy.

I had a blast coloring in this flower card!

Hope you have a great weekend!

~ Ally ~

Sweet November stamps & Craft Roulette - Thank CHOO!

Howdy!!  Hope you're having a great weekend!  Today's card is this week's entry for Craft Roulette.  This will be my 53rd submission.

The four parameters that the wheel gave us this week were:

  • Project: Thank you card (Thank CHOO!)
  • Colors: Roadside Marketplace (lots of fun vegetable colors in there!)
  • Element: Yard(s) (Train yard)
  • Random: Confetti (Shiny silver snowy confetti)

So this week's card features some of the new stamp sets from Sweet November Stamps!  This stamp set is called "Sweet Treat Express".


I had fun masking off the train pieces and inking up that background.

Here's another few close ups..

I created a custom sentiment to go along with the "thank you card" theme!

If you'd like to check out how I colored in this furry filled slimline card creation, visit my YouTube channel right HERE for a coloring video.

Make sure to check out Craft Roulette over on YouTube and join us almost every Friday at 6:30pm CT for a brand new episode!  

Good luck!

~ Ally ~

 
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