Sweet November Stamps ~ Sprinkler Fun is Here!

Is there anything more nostalgic than running through a sprinkler on a hot summer day? ☀️💦

Today I’m sharing a playful new card featuring the Wet & Wild digital stamp collection from Sweet November Stamps. For this scene, I combined three of the charming character images — the little boy and girl from "Wet & Wild: Soaked" and the adorable jumping gal from "Wet & Wild: Sprinkler Fun."

I imagined a warm, dusky afternoon and created a glowing sky with my Copic Markers. The background and shadows help give that golden-hour summer vibe, while the kiddos bring the energy and joy of splashing in the sprinkler. 🌈

Everything is colored with Copic Markers, including the grassy stripes made by the sprinkler spray — so much fun to add those playful details!

Whether you're reminiscing about your own childhood or just embracing the joy of summer, this card is sure to bring a smile.

Stay cool and crafty,

~ Ally ~ 

Sweet November Stamps ~ Celebrating with Mermaids

Today I’m sharing a whimsical underwater birthday card I created featuring some sweet stamp sets from Sweet November Stamps and inspired by the latest episode of Craft Roulette — Episode #271!

For this challenge, the parameters were:

• Project: Matchbook Card

• Colors: Park Colors - I used a waterpark as inspiration!

• Element: Key(s) - I interpreted this as a “key” – a low-lying tropical island!

• Random: Curved and Straight - curvy waves and straight horizon line

I brought this scene to life using the adorable “Mer Friends” stamp set from Sweet November Stamps. These darling mermaids are playfully peeking out from behind rocks, which I built using elements from the “Dock on the Bay” stamp set. The bright and breezy tropical waters felt like the perfect interpretation of those "park colors" with a splash of mermaid magic!

The sentiment comes from the “Birthdays Are the Best” stamp set, and I finished off the design with a pop of bright pink ink using images from the “Year Round Post Marks” sets. I love how the curved waves, straight rock edges, and fun sentiment border hit those “curved and straight” notes from the challenge perfectly!

Thanks for stopping by today—don't forget to check out the fun over at Craft Roulette and grab these fabulous stamps from Sweet November Stamps to start making your own underwater scenes!

Happy crafting,

~ Ally ~ 

Catherine Pooler ~ Let's Make a Splash

This week’s Weekend Challenge over at StampNation is all about water-themed fun, and I dove right in with this playful shaker card!

I used the adorable “Poolside Pets” stamp and die set from Catherine Pooler Designs to bring these pool-loving critters to life. The centerpiece of the card is the “Take a Dip Shaker Die”, which I turned into a mini pool scene complete with a slide and sparkling water.

For the watery backdrop, I blended the soft and fresh Pistachio ink onto the card base to give it a cool summer vibe. Inside the shaker pool, I added a splash of sparkle using the Saint-Tropez sequin mix — perfect for a festive pool party look!

The sentiment, “Have a Chill Birthday,” was stamped and die cut using the versatile Tickets & Tape Dies, and I couldn’t resist tucking that chill kitty right on top for a fun and relaxed birthday message.

This card is full of motion, shimmer, and summer spirit — perfect for the Let's Make a Splash theme! I hope it inspires you to jump into this weekend’s challenge too!

Hope you'll join us over at StampNation where you can play along!  Come create and share!

~ Ally ~ 

Sweet November Stamps ~ Sending You Oceans of Love

Today I'm sharing a serene underwater scene featuring the graceful SN Gal Merielle from Sweet November Stamps. This enchanting mermaid is diving through a lush kelp forest, bringing a message of love from beneath the sea.

To create the underwater background, I used the Background Builder: Kelp Bed stamp set to layer a forest of swaying seaweed. The smooth, vibrant ocean hues were achieved with my Copic Airbrush System, giving a dreamy gradient to the entire scene. To add that magical underwater touch, I used my Copic Blender Marker to create soft, diffused bubbles.

Merielle herself was colored with Copic Markers, and I just love how her pink and purple tones pop against the cool blues and greens of the ocean. The sentiment “Sending you oceans of love” adds the perfect finishing touch for a card meant to brighten someone’s day.

Thanks for swimming by today! Let me know in the comments how you like to build your ocean scenes.

Happy crafting!

~ Ally ~