Alex Syberia Designs May Release Blog Hop & Giveaway

May 16, 2024May 15, 2024 amandafitterer24 Comments

Hello my friends!! Alex Syberia Designs is BACK OPEN FOR BUSINESS!! How exciting is that?! Today, kicks off the Blog Hop & Giveaway! You can scroll down to see the card I made for the Blog Hop and see some of the new products!

Alex Syberia Designs is giving away a whole May release for one lucky winner, as well as $15 gift cards for 3 additional winners.

Open internationally. All winners will be drawn from the entrants who have participated in this Blog Hop by midnight EDT on May 23rd, 2024. Winners will be announced on the Alex Syberia Designs blog ‘Giveaway Winners’ page on May 24th, 2024. You can click HERE to go to the Alex Syberia Designs Blog Post.

For this adorable little card, I used the new Sweet Friend Stamp Set and the Chic Chevron Stencil.

For the little mouse and flower, I stamped my image and then colored them in with Copic markers. I die cut them out using the coordinating dies. I added some white highlights using a white Gelly Roll pen.

For the stencil, I ink blended Catherine Pooler’s Shea Butter and Clay Mask. I’ve used my favorite sequins – the Crater Lake Sequin Mix.

Blog Hop Order:
Alex Syberia Designs Blog
Amanda
Bonnie <<– GO HERE NEXT!
Brenda
Colleen
Emelie
Hannelie
Hanh
Laura
Natasha
Nicoletta
Raquel
Rebecca
Sandi
Kaliscards
Tiffany

Hope you have a FANTASTIC time hopping and shopping!! Xx, Amanda

My favorite craft essentials:
* Heffy Doodle Mini Die Cutting Machine
* MISTI
* Smart Craft Glue
* Petal Pink Gemini Jr. Die Cutting Machine
* 3D Foam Squares
* 3D Foam Tape
*Pre-scored Card Base
* Catherine Pooler Inks
* Catherine Pooler Blending Brushes

* White Glass Magnetic Craft Mat (Use code AMANDA20 for 20% off your order!)

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Pear Blossom Press & Picket Fence Studios Collab Blog Hop!

March 3, 2024March 3, 2024 amandafitterer12 Comments

Hey guys! Want a chance to win prizes from both Pear Blossom Press and Picket Fence Studios?! In March, we’ll have THREE different Hops for you to enter to win!!

Today we’re kicking off the BLOG HOP!

Come hop along with us and see some awesome light-up cards! Plus, each company will be giving away $25 PRIZES! All you have to do to be entered to win is to leave a comment at each stop along our Hop Lineup before March 29th at 11:59 PM EDT. Winners will be announced on the Pear Blossom Press & Picket Fence Studios Blogs on 3.31.24!

I have created this fun light-up card using products from both companies! Read on to see how I created this card! You’ll be amazed at how EASY it is!!

First, I created my background using the Picket Fence Studios What’s Your Sign Stencil and Pint Sized Paper Pouncers. I blended Catherine Pooler’s All That Jazz and Cummerbund inks.

Next, I stamped my images from the Sugar and Calorie Free Stamp Set. I colored them in with Copic markers. I stamped my sentiment on Perfect Sentiment Cardstock – Black with Embossing ink and then sprinkled white embossing powder on it. I melted the powder with my heat tool and then die cut the sentiment out with the coordinating die. I also used the coordinating dies to cut out my cakes. I used the same dies to cut out 2 plain black pieces of cardstock. I glued the cakes and their black counterparts together on a slight angle, to give the effect of a shadow!

On my card base, I made 3 little pencil dots where I wanted the candles’ flames to be. I also made a little pencil dot where I wanted the ON button to be. For this card, I’m using the Pear Blossom Press EZ-Lights. I used double sided tape to adhere my battery and button where I wanted it. Then I used masking tape to hold my wires and lights in place.

Once I had everything in place, I placed Pear Blossom Press’s World’s Best Foam Tape everywhere except over the lights and battery/button case.

On my card front, I poked 3 holes where my lights are. I placed my Pear Blossom Press Yellow Candle Flame Gems over the lights using liquid glue. Then, I placed my Clay Candles under the flames and adhered them with liquid glue.

I used 3D Foam Squares to prop up my cakes and sentiment. I added a few Catherine Pooler Crater Lake Sequins to finish it off.

That’s how easy it is to create a fun light-up card! I hope you enjoyed my stop on the Blog Hop!

Blog Hop Lineup:

Justin Adkins <<- Go here next!

Picket Fence Studios

Happy Hopping!!

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Get the Joys of Spring Release Now!

February 21, 2024February 18, 2024 amandafittererLeave a comment

IT’S TIME!! You can now get your hands on the Catherine Pooler Designs New Release! It’s called Joys of Spring and is full of great Easter and Spring stamps, dies, and much more!

👉🏻👉🏻 GET EARLY ACCESS to this (and EVERY) New Release! Sign up to be a Catherine Pooler StampNation member and get tons of perks, including exclusive crafty Zoom sessions and early ordering for every monthly release!

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I made this religious Easter card using the new Easterpalooza Patterned Paper! I
paired it with the new Scalloped Loop Dies to create a frame for my sentiment which is from the new Easter Joy Sentiments Stamp Set.
I created my own background using stamps from the Carrot Bouquet Stamp Set and then colored them with Copic markers.

For this next card, I cut down pieces of the Easterpalooza Patterned Paper and glued them to my card base. My carrot bouquet came from the Carrot Bouquet Stamp Set and then I colored it with Copic markers. I propped it up using 3D foam squares.

For this final card, I used the Easterpalooza Patterned Paper and paired it with the new Greenhouse Gate Cover Plate Die. The flowers are from the Carrot Bouquet Stamp Set. I also added a few sequins from the Easterpalooza Sequin Bundle.

I hope you have a great time shopping the New Collection! Xx, Amanda

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Let’s Make an Easter Card!

February 20, 2024February 18, 2024 amandafittererLeave a comment

I’m so excited for the new Catherine Pooler Designs New Release! It’s called Joys of Spring!

If you’re a StampNation member , you have EARLY ACCESS to this release now!

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Come back here TOMORROW to check out the entire new release here if you’re not a StampNation member!

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I made this pretty little Easter card using the new Easterpalooza Patterned Paper! I
paired it with the new Scalloped Loop Dies to create a frame for the GORGEOUS Carrot Bouquet Stamps!
I colored the carrot bouquet with Copic markers and propped it up with 3D foam squares.
I also added some sequins from the Easterpalooza Sequin Bundle.

If you’re wondering what color that is in the background, I used Shea Butter. It’s my favorite ink to use behind a stamped image to help it pop!

Come back over the next few days to see more cards I made using this Joys of Spring release!! Xx, Amanda

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Shop the New Collection

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Catherine Pooler’s Joys of Spring Collection

February 19, 2024February 18, 2024 amandafitterer1 Comment

Hey guys! Did you see the amazing sneak peeks of the new Catherine Pooler Designs New Release?

If you’re a StampNation member , you’ll get early access to this fun Spring/Easter Release on Tues, Feb 20th! General ordering begins on Feb 21st!

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Come back here on Feb 20th (if you’re a StampNation member) or Feb 21st to check out the entire new release here.

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This release has a little something for every crafter! I can’t give away too many sneak peeks… but check out this little snippet of the new Easterpalooza Patterned Paper! Plus, if you’re looking for Religious Easter Sentiments, CP has got you! My sentiment and cross stamp comes from the new Easter Joy Sentiments Stamp Set! There are 8 sentiments you can choose from!

Come back over the next few days to see more cards I made using this Joys of Spring release!! Xx, Amanda

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Shop the New Collection

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Tri-fold Card Using the New Bubbling Over Collection

December 14, 2023December 4, 2023 amandafitterer1 Comment

Hey crafty friends! The Catherine Pooler BRAND NEW RELEASE is available now!

👉🏻👉🏻 GET EARLY ACCESS to this (and EVERY) New Release! Sign up to be a Catherine Pooler StampNation member and get tons of perks, including early ordering for every monthly release!

This Bubbling Over Collection is so much fun! You’ve got Boba Teas, Champagne, Foiling and more! Come check out the entire new release here.

Shop the New Collection

I made this card using the Boba with My Best-Tea Stamp Set!

All this super fun paper comes from the new Bubbleberry Patterned Paper Pack.

To create this really cool card, I used a piece of acetate in the center!

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Don’t forget: If you’re a Catherine Pooler StampNation member, you get EARLY ACCESS to every new release (plus SOOO many other benefits)! Sign up now! It’s worth it!

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Tri-fold Card Using the New Bubbling Over Collection

December 12, 2023December 4, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey crafty friends! The Catherine Pooler BRAND NEW RELEASE is available now!

👉🏻👉🏻 GET EARLY ACCESS to this (and EVERY) New Release! Sign up to be a Catherine Pooler StampNation member and get tons of perks, including early ordering for every monthly release!

This Bubbling Over Collection is so much fun! You’ve got Boba Teas, Champagne, Foiling and more! Come check out the entire new release here.

Shop the New Collection

I made this card using the Boba with My Best-Tea Stamp Set!

All this super fun paper comes from the new Bubbleberry Patterned Paper Pack.

To create this pocketfold, I trimmed down a piece of blue cardstock to 3.5″ x 8.5″. I scored it at 1″ and 5″. I added a brad and made sure the paper covered the back side of the brad! I did the same with the beginning of the string!

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Shop the New Collection

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New Bubbling Over Catherine Pooler Collection!

December 9, 2023December 4, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey crafty friends! The Catherine Pooler BRAND NEW RELEASE is available now!

👉🏻👉🏻 GET EARLY ACCESS to this (and EVERY) New Release! Sign up to be a Catherine Pooler StampNation member and get tons of perks, including early ordering for every monthly release!

This Bubbling Over Collection is so much fun! You’ve got Boba Teas, Champagne, Foiling and more! Come check out the entire new release here.

Shop the New Collection

I mean, come on! Look at these adorable bobas!! These little guys are from the Boba with My Best-Tea Stamp Set!

And oh my! That Bubbleberry Patterned Paper Pack is so fun!!

I used the Party Tag Dies to create this adorable shaker tag!

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Don’t forget: If you’re a Catherine Pooler StampNation member, you get EARLY ACCESS to every new release (plus SOOO many other benefits)! Sign up now! It’s worth it!

Shop the New Collection

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Available Now! New Bubbling Over Catherine Pooler Collection!

December 6, 2023December 4, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey crafty friends! The Catherine Pooler BRAND NEW RELEASE is available now!

👉🏻👉🏻 GET EARLY ACCESS to this (and EVERY) New Release! Sign up to be a Catherine Pooler StampNation member and get tons of perks, including early ordering for every monthly release!

This Bubbling Over Collection is so much fun! You’ve got Boba Teas, Champagne, Foiling and more! Come check out the entire new release here.

Shop the New Collection

I mean, come on! Look at these adorable bobas!! These little guys are from the Boba with My Best-Tea Stamp Set!

I’ve also got a little bit of the new Bubbleberry Patterned Paper Pack peeking out there!

* White Glass Magnetic Craft Mat (Use code AMANDA20 for 20% off your order!)

Don’t forget: If you’re a Catherine Pooler StampNation member, you get EARLY ACCESS to every new release (plus SOOO many other benefits)! Sign up now! It’s worth it!

Shop the New Collection

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How to Make a Holiday Light-Up Card

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hello friends!! Today, I am sharing a Light-up card I made using a Pear Blossom Press One Light and some Catherine Pooler products!

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To make this card, I first chose my ink color combo. If you need help picking the perfect color combo, you can download a FREE Catherine Pooler Color Wheel!
For my combo, I’m using Whipped Honey, In the Park, Aquatini, It’s a Girl, Polished, Cotton Candy, and Minted.\

I used the Dots & Scallops Dies to create my layers. Then, I used the Mason Jar Snow Globe Stamp Set to create my jar. The lantern and sentiment comes from the Warm and Bright Stamp Set . I stamped my sentiment with the new gorgeous Champagne Metallic Ink!

Once I got all of that stamped, die cut, and assembled, I created a flame for my candle using the PB Press Stamp and Die Combo.

Next, I popped a One Light out of the Halo Light Combo. I inserted a battery (that comes with the combo!) and tested my light to ensure my battery was placed properly.
Then, on my A2 card base, I placed my assembled front panel on top and made a pencil mark inside the flame so I know where my light needs to be.

I placed my One Light where I wanted it to be and secured it using double sided tape. Next, I placed some World’s Best Foam Tape around the entire card base (leaving a border). Then, I attached my front panel to the card!

Here’s a photo of the card with the light off.

And, with a simple push of a button… Voila! Light!

This is definitely a super special card for someone to receive this Christmas!

Thank you SOOO much for stopping by my blog today!! I hope you enjoyed this post and will subscribe below to see more posts from me! Xx, Amanda

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Heffy Doodle and Artesprix Collaboration Blog Hop

November 21, 2023November 18, 2023 amandafitterer9 Comments

Welcome to the Heffy Doodle and Artesprix Collaboration Blog Hop!
Did you know you could use your clear stamps with Iron-on Sublimation from Artesprix? This Collaboration Blog Hop is full of ideas doing just that!!

I have created 3 different projects to share with you! I’ve made a luggage tag, a magnet, and a bookmark!

I’m going to show you how easy this process is using the magnet as an example! You will need:
1. Artesprix Magnet Blank
2. Artesprix Markers
3. Artesprix Iron-on Black Ink Pad
4. Heat Tape
5. Protective Paper
6. Protective Project Mat
7. Fluffy Puffy Unicorns Stamp Set
8. An iron or heat press

There is a whole range of product blanks you can purchase to make some really fun projects! Check them all out here:
I’ve used the Luggage Tags, Magnets, and Bookmarks.
For my Luggage Tag, I used the Llamazing Llamas Stamp Set. For the Bookmark, I used the Be Hoppy Stamp Set.

Here’s a link to Artesprix’s Directions for using their products: Link

Blog Hop Giveaway Deets:

To be entered to win the giveaway, all you need to do is comment at each stop along the Blog Hop!
Artesprix will be giving away $30 (US addresses only) and Heffy Doodle £20 to their stores! Be sure to comment before 11:59 PM EST on November 27th to be entered to win!

Each company will post their random winner on November 29th at 10AM EST! Make sure to check the Heffy Doodle Blog and Artesprix blog to see if you’re a winner!

Blog Hop Lineup:

Heffy Doodle Blog

Jasmin Oliver

Lori Warren

Amanda Fitterer <– You are here

Alison Heikkila <– Go here next!

Have a fabulous time hopping around to see all the amazing creations! Xx, Amanda

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Alex Syberia Designs November Collection Blog Hop & Giveaway

November 20, 2023November 18, 2023 amandafitterer30 Comments

Hello and welcome to the Alex Syberia Designs November Release Blog Hop! I hope you’re getting lots of inspiration from all the Designers! The New Release is available now!!

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To make this card, I made this super cool background using the NEW Snowflake Petals Cover Die. I simply cut the die out of white cardstock and glued it to an A2 card base.

My adorable little mice are from the new Merry Christmice Stamp Set. And those gorgeous flowers are from the new Midnight Blooms Stamp Set. You can get the coordinating Midnight Blooms Layering Stencil Set to easily ink blend the flower, however, I colored all of my images with Copic markers.

To create my sentiment, I stamped it on black cardstock using my Wow! Embossing Glue Pad. Then, I applied White Opaque Embossing Powder on it. I melted the powder using my favorite heat gun. I cut it out using the coordinating die!

Here’s more info about the Blog Hop:

Alex Syberia Designs is giving away a £85 ($100) gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a £15 ($18) gift card to 5 winners.

Open internationally. All 6 winners will be drawn from the entrants that have played along with this Blog hop by midnight BST November 26th, 2023. Winners will be announced on the Alex Syberia Designs blog ‘Giveaway Winners’ page on November 27th, 2023.

If you want to start at the beginning of the Hop, you can start on the Alex Syberia Designs Blog!

Blog Hop Order:
Alex Syberia Designs
Amanda <<- That’s ME!
Anne <<– Go HERE next!
Bobbi
Bonnie
Brenda
Colleen
Emelie
Emily
Erica
Hannelie
Ilda
Jo
Kavya
Lien
Lisa
Nicoletta
Sandi
Sheila
Sylvie
Virginia

I hope you have a great time Hopping along!!

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Feeling Grateful with Fall Colors

October 26, 2023 amandafitterer1 Comment

Hey crafty friends! The Catherine Pooler BRAND NEW RELEASE is available for purchase!!

👉🏻👉🏻 GET EARLY ACCESS to this (and EVERY) New Release! Sign up to be a Catherine Pooler StampNation member and get tons of perks, including early ordering for every monthly release!

This Winter on Main Street Collection is bursting with some amazing new patterned paper packs, new METALLIC INKS, stamps, dies and more! Come check out the entire new release here.

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I will continue to share projects I made using the new Warm and Bright Bundle and the Snow Globe Bundle!

For this lovely card, I used one of my favorite background stamps – the Scribble Grid Background! I also used the new Dots and Scallops Dies.

All of my stamped images are from the new Warm & Bright Stamp Set. I used the following colors: Sand Castle, Apricot, Green Tea, Eucalyptus, and Clay Mask.
I used the Grateful Layered Word Die to create this beautifully textured sentiment. For the “shadow” I smooshed the gorgeous NEW Champagne ink and then applied a thick layer of clear embossing powder. Then, I melted the powder with my heat gun.

I added some Providence sequins with my Bearly Art Precision Glue.

I just love this color combo for Fall! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today! I hope you can find some time to get crafty today!!

Don’t forget: If you’re a Catherine Pooler StampNation member, you get EARLY ACCESS to every new release (plus SOOO many other benefits)! Sign up now! It’s worth it!

Shop the New Collection

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DIY Snow Globe Jar Ornaments

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey crafty friends! The Catherine Pooler BRAND NEW RELEASE is available for purchase!!

👉🏻👉🏻 GET EARLY ACCESS to this (and EVERY) New Release! Sign up to be a Catherine Pooler StampNation member and get tons of perks, including early ordering for every monthly release!

This Winter on Main Street Collection is bursting with some amazing new patterned paper packs, new METALLIC INKS, stamps, dies and more! Come check out the entire new release here.

Shop the New Collection

I will continue to share projects I made using the new Warm and Bright Bundle and the Snow Globe Bundle!

For these gorgeous ornaments, I used the Mason Jar Snow Globe Dies with the new Eternal Flame Cover Die.

I blended Cotton Candy on the background.

I stamped the bow from the Mason Jar Snow Globe Stamps in Polished and also cut the snow from the dies in white.

I stamped the jar in Wintergreen. I also die cut a piece of acetate using the jar die.

I stamped my sentiment from the Warm and Bright Stamp Set with the NEW GORGEOUSSSS Metallic Gold ink!

I added some little florals from the Warm and Bright stamp set, plus some Wintergreen sequins. The last step was just to assemble everything with glue and 3D foam tape! Then, add some twine to the back!

I also created a matching ornament!

Don’t forget: If you’re a Catherine Pooler StampNation member, you get EARLY ACCESS to every new release (plus SOOO many other benefits)! Sign up now! It’s worth it!

Shop the New Collection

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Alex Syberia Designs and Lindy’s Gang Collaboration Bookmarks

October 24, 2023October 23, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey guys! In case you missed it, Alex Syberia Designs and Lindy’s Gang have a Collaboration Insta-Hop going on right now! There are some prizes to be won! Plus, check out all the amazing inspiration the teams have created! You can join the Hop on Instagram! But first, scroll down to see how I made these amazing bookmarks!!

To create my bookmarks, I trimmed down some cardstock to 2″ by 5.5″. I used the We R Makers Crop-A-Dile Multi Punch to punch my hole for my twine. I rounded the edges using the Crop-A-Dile Corner Punch.

Next, I stamped my Alex Syberia Designs Watercolor Flowers Stamps (the solid flowers) with my Wow! Embossing Pad. I applied clear embossing powder to it, and then melted the powder with my favorite heat gun. Once that was cooled down, I sprayed water on my Glass Mat and then sprinkled on some of Lindy’s Gang’s Pinkie’s Up and Crumpet Crumbs Magical Shakers into the water. Then, I flipped my bookmark upside down into the glittery gorgeousness until all the white was covered!

For my other bookmark, I stamped my Alex Syberia Designs Watercolor Flowers Stamps (the outline flowers) with Catherine Pooler’s Midnight Ink. I like this ink because it makes crisp images and stays wet enough for me to apply my Clear Embossing Powder onto it! After I’ve applied my powder and heated it up with my heat gun, I’m ready for the next step!

For this bookmark, I’m actually going to apply the water and powder directly onto the bookmark. I’ve also added a bit of Grab a Guy Gold Starburst Spray to it.

Now to add my cute pandas! I’m using the Cheerful Panda Moments Stamps and Dies and just adding a little bit of color with a gold gel pen and R02 Copic.

Here’s some close-ups of these gorgeous bookmarks!

Don’t forget to join the Hop on Instagram!

Are you wondering where I got that amazing White Glass Magnetic Craft Mat? You can get one for 20% off if you use my code AMANDA20! They are SO amazing and come in all different backgrounds! To see all my favorite things, click here!

Xx, Amanda

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Winter on Main Street – New Collection!

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey crafty friends! The Catherine Pooler BRAND NEW RELEASE will be available Oct 25th!!

👉🏻👉🏻 GET EARLY ACCESS to this (and EVERY) New Release! Sign up to be a Catherine Pooler StampNation member and get tons of perks, including early ordering for every monthly release!

This Winter on Main Street Collection is bursting with some amazing new patterned paper packs, new METALLIC INKS, stamps, dies and more! Come check out the entire new release here.

Shop the New Collection

Here are some projects I made using the new Warm and Bright Bundle and the Snow Globe Bundle!

Don’t forget: If you’re a Catherine Pooler StampNation member, you get EARLY ACCESS to every new release (plus SOOO many other benefits)! Sign up now! It’s worth it!

Shop the New Collection

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Alex Syberia Designs and Lindy’s Gang Collaboration

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey friends! Did you hear Alex Syberia Designs and Lindy’s Gang have a Collaboration Insta-Hop going on right now? There are some prizes to be won! Plus, check out all the amazing inspiration the teams have created! You can join the Hop on Instagram! But first, scroll down to see how I made these amazing cards!!

First, I stamped the Timeless Blooms #3 stamp all over my background with. my Wow! Embossing Pad. Then, I applied Wow Pearl Gold Sparkle to it. I melted the powder with my favorite heat gun

I spritzed a piece of cardstock all over with water on my Glass Mat and then sprinkled on some of Lindy’s Gang’s Pinkie’s Up, Crumpet Crumbs , and Have a Scone Heather Magical Shakers onto the cardstock.

For my sentiment, I hotfoiled the It’s Your Birthday Hot Foil and Die Set.

For my second card, I used the same process with Lindy’s Gang’s Pinkie’s Up and Crumpet Crumbs Magical Shakers.

Here’s some close-ups of these gorgeous cards!

Don’t forget to join the Hop on Instagram!

Xx, Amanda

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Alex Syberia Designs You Are Loved Release Blog Hop & Giveaway

October 12, 2023October 9, 2023 amandafitterer19 Comments

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Alex Syberia Designs is giving away a £85 ($100) gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a £15 ($18) gift card to 5 winners.

To create this card, I started by grabbing the new Trendy Pattern Stencil Set then ink blending Catherine Pooler’s Buttercream, Apricot, On the Lake, and Spiced inks. I used all 3 of the stencils to create this background, but you can use as many as you want and they all create a gorgeous background!

Next, on another piece of white cardstock, I created my dirt path using Copic colors E21, E53, E23, E25, and E27.

Then I created a wheat field using Y21, YR21, YR23, YR24, and YR27. I added BG70 and BG72 for the sky.

I stamped my little bear from the Collecting Memories stamp set, colored him in with Copic markers, and then die cut him with the coordinating die.

You can start at the beginning of the Blog Hop on the Alex Syberia Blog.
You can shop the New Release HERE.

Alex Syberia Designs is giving away a £85 ($100) gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a £15 ($18) gift card to 5 winners. Open internationally. All 6 winners will be drawn from the entrants that have played along with this Blog hop by midnight BST October 22nd, 2023. Winners will be announced on the Alex Syberia Designs blog ‘Giveaway Winners’ page on October 23rd, 2023.

Blog Hop Lineup:

Alex Syberia Designs
Amanda < You are here 🙂
Amy. << Go HERE Next!
Arjita
Bobbi
Brenda
Carly
Emelie
Erica
Hannelie
Lien
Nicoletta
Sandi
Sylvie
Virginia

Xx, Amanda

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Fall Themed Bullet Journal Planner Layout

October 9, 2023October 3, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing a really fun planner layout in my Canvo Bullet Journal by Catherine Pooler!

Hey Heffy friends! It’s Amanda Fitterer here and today, I’m sharing a really fun planner layout in my Canvo Bullet Journal! Keep scrolling to see how I made this layout!

First, I used the Jet Alphabetters stamp set to put my dates along the top, evenly spaced.

Next, I created boxes around each of the dates and wrote in the days of the week.

Then, I used my Heffy Memo Tape to mask off a long rectangle where I will create my own “washi tape”!

I stamped the little elements from the Perfect Blend stamp set with tons of Catherine Pooler Inks!
I used Spruce, Sage, Sand Castle, Spiced, Orange Peel, Shea Butter, and Flame. Then, I colored in between each stamp with some markers.

Next, I stamped some of the mugs from the Perfect Blend stamp set and colored them in with mildliners.

I also stamped my sentiment on the bottom of the page.

That’s all for me today, friends! I hope you are feeling inspired to get crafty today!

Xx, Amanda

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Alex Syberia Designs – Panda Party!

October 8, 2023October 3, 2023 amandafitterer1 Comment

Hello friends! It’s Amanda Fitterer and today’s card that I’m sharing features the new Cheerful Panda Moments stamp set! These pandas require minimal coloring, which makes it much easier to create this panda party!

Shop the cheerful panda moments stamp set

To create this card, I started by stamping my sentiment and then ink blending Catherine Pooler’s Cotton Candy, It’s a Girl, and Party Dress inks. I gave it a little spritz of water and set aside to let it dry.

Next, I stamped all my pandas from the Cheerful Panda Moments stamp set and added some pink cheeks with Copic markers. I also added Gelly Roll Pen highlights on each panda.

Once I got them placed and adhered with 3D foam squares, I used my favorite Cutterbee scissors to trim off the overhanging panda parts.

Such an easy but adorable card! Who wouldn’t want to join this Panda Party!?

I hope you enjoyed this sweet little card! Thanks for coming by my blog today!

Xx, Amanda

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Heffy Doodle New Release Inspiration Blog Hop

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 amandafitterer23 Comments

Welcome to the Heffy Doodle New Release Inspiration Blog Hop! We are so excited to share amazing cards from our Design Team members using the new release! For today’s special Blog Hop, you can win a £50 voucher to the Heffy Doodle store!

To be entered to win the giveaway, all you need to do is comment at each stop along the Blog Hop before Sep 29, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST. The winner will be announced on the Heffy Doodle Blog on Sep 30th at 10:00 AM EST!

I’m excited to share my card for this Blog Hop with you! I had such a fun time mixing and matching lots of different new products to create this card!

Step 1: Cut 2 panels from the Stitched Rectangle Dies (US Size).

Step 2: Cut the large bubble from the new Look Who’s Talking Die Set.

Step 3: Stamp the fireplace from the Fireside Dreams Stamp Set onto your panel. Stamp it again on some Heffy Memo Tape and then cut it out with scissors. Use this as a mask to keep the ink from getting on your fireplace.

Step 4: Mask off the bottom of your panel with Heffy Memo Tape.

Step 5: Lightly blend Catherine Pooler’s Lemongrass ink all over the background. Then, blend Melon Ice through the NEW Feeling Mighty Pine Stencil.

Step 6: Blend Cotton Candy ink all along the bottom.

Step 7: Color in the fireplace with Copic markers.

Step 8: Stamp out the rest of your images from the Fireside Dreams Stamp Set and Costume Critters Stamp Set. Color them with Copic markers and then die cut them out with their coordinating die sets.

Step 9: Stamp your sentiment from the Happy Holidays Sentiments Stamps on the word bubble.

Step 10: Assemble the card! Glue your background panel directly onto an A2 card base. Use 3D foam tape to add dimension to your word bubble, tree, and pup. Use liquid glue to adhere the rest of the stamped images. Finally, add a few sequins from the new Strawberry Milk Sparkle Mix.

Thanks so much for hopping along with us! I hope you’ve enjoyed my card! Now, let’s get hopping to the next stop, which is Jarle Franceus!

Here’s the whole lineup, in case you need it!
Heffy Doodle Blog

Blog Hop Lineup:

Heffy Doodle Blog

Amanda Fitterer < You’re here!

Jarle Franceus << GO HERE NEXT!

Have fun hopping!!

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New Catherine Pooler Collection!

September 13, 2023September 11, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey crafty friends! The Catherine Pooler BRAND NEW RELEASE is available now!

👉🏻👉🏻 GET EARLY ACCESS to this (and EVERY) New Release! Sign up to be a Catherine Pooler StampNation member and get tons of perks, including early ordering for every monthly release!

This Holiday De-Lights collection is bursting with some amazing new patterned paper packs, new Olive and On the Lake ink pads, stamps, dies and more! Come check out the entire new release here.

Shop the New Collection

Here are some projects I made using the new Cookies & Milk Bundle and the No Shaking Bundle!

I had so much fun creating some fun holiday tags using the No Shaking Bundle with the NEW Olive and On the Lake Inks! You get 5 different tag dies which you can mix and match! I even added a tags to my cards! Keep scrolling to see more projects!

Don’t forget: If you’re a Catherine Pooler StampNation member, you get EARLY ACCESS to every new release (plus SOOO many other benefits)! Sign up now! It’s worth it!

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Alex Syberia Designs One-Year Anniversary Release Blog Hop | Giveaway | Over £800 ($1000) in prizes

September 7, 2023September 6, 2023 amandafitterer48 Comments

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Welcome to the Alex Syberia Designs September Anniversary Release Blog Hop! To celebrate their birthday, Alex Syberia Designs has collaborated with a ton of wonderful sponsors to give away a grand total of £800 ($1000) in prizes! See ALL THE PRIZES down below! 👇👇

My cards feature a lot of the new products! Shop all the NEW PRODUCTS HERE.

Alex Syberia Designs Products in my card:
* Cheerful Panda Moments Stamps & Dies
* Flickering Candlelight Stencil
* Illuminated Night Sky Hot Foil Plate and Die Set
* Birthday and Wish Hot Foil Plate Set
* Birthday and Wish Die Set
* Shiny Diamonds Stencil

To create this first card, I’m going to start by blending my background. My absolute newest favorite craftroom addition is my Glassboard Studio Magnetic Craft Glass Mat! (Use code AMANDA20 to receive 20% off your own mat!!) I have ink blended Catherine Pooler’s Something Borrowed Ink on my entire panel. Next, I’m holding my panel and stencil in place with the magnets and blending Suede Shoes through the Shiny Diamonds Stencil.

If you ever have an issue getting a really good ink blended background, it’s possible you’re not using the right paper or cardstock. The ink should be smooth and easy to blend. Consider using Catherine Pooler’s Premium White Cardstock. It makes the process so much easier!

Once that’s all set, I’ve flicked some white paint and water onto the entire panel. I’ve also used my Gemini FoilPress Machine and my Gemini Jr. to hot foil the Illuminated Night Sky Hot Foil Plate and Die Set directly onto the panel.

Next up, I’m going to stamp my images from the Cheerful Panda Moments Stamps with Copic marker-friendly Memento Tuxedo Black Ink using my MISTI.

I’ve colored my little guys with Copic markers and die cut them out with the coordinating Dies.

Now I’m going to create my sentiments. I’ve used my Gemini FoilPress Machine and my Gemini Jr. to hot foil and die cut my Birthday and Wish Hot Foil Plate Set and Birthday and Wish Die Set.

To assemble my card, I’m using 3D foam squares, 3D foam tape, and liquid glue. I’ve added some Vellum to help my sentiment stick out even more!

For my 2nd card, I used the Flickering Candlelight Stencil as my background! I used Catherine Pooler’s Something Borrowed, Suede Shoes, Cotton Candy, and Party Dress inks. I used a gold pencil for accents!

BLOG HOP PRIZE DETAILS:

Be sure to leave comments by midnight BST (London, UK time) on September 17th, 2023, for a chance to win!

👉🏼👉🏼 Start your comment by telling us where you’re from (USA, Canada, Europe, or Australia) and what your favorite product is from this September Anniversary release.

All the winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the posts in the blog hop, upcoming YouTube hop, and the three upcoming Instagram hops. Winners will be announced on the Alex Syberia Designs GIVEAWAY WINNERS PAGE on September 18th, 2023.

Make sure to come back and check if you are a winner! Prizes not claimed within two weeks will be forfeited.

To increase your chances of winning, be sure to comment on this blog hop, the upcoming Anniversary Video Hop that starts on the 9th of Sep on Alex Syberia Designs YT Channel, and the three consecutive Instagram Hops on Alex Syberia Designs Instagram starting on the 11th of September.

Blog Hop Order:
Alex Syberia Designs
Emelie
Colleen
Anna
Amanda (You’re here)
Bobbi <- Go HERE next!
Erica
Raquel
Emily
Erin
Nicoletta
Tiffany
Jo
Sylvie
Therese
Mindy
Brenda
Karin
Rachel
Sandi
Lien
Bonnie
Michelle

Here are the prizes you’ll be entered to win:

Alex Syberia Designs: 5x £40 ($50) Gift Cards
Altenew : $50 Gift Card
Auzz Trinklets n crafts : $30AUD Gift Card
Crafty Purple Frog: £25 Gift Card
Dies to Die For : £25 Gift Card
Doeading : 50€ Gift Card (only for EU)
Gina K : $100 Gift Card
Glitter and ink : $50 CAD Gift Card (only for Canada)
Jennifer McGuire Ink : 1 Share Handmade Kindness goodies bag -$75value
Kit & Clowder : $15 Gift Card
Mennys Bastelshop : 2x 20€ Gift Cards (EU)
Online Card Classes : 3 x free spots to any classes
Paper & i : $25 Gift Card (only for USA)
Pear Blossom press : $25 Gift Card
Scrap Shotz : $25 CAD Gift Card (only for Canada)
Seize the stamp : 2x CHF 25 Gift Cards
Simon Says Stamp : $100 Gift Card
SCT Magazine : $50 Gift Card
The Glitter Hubb : $25 CAD Gift Card
WOW Embossing : 2x $25 Gift Cards

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Alex Syberia Design – Paradise Birds

September 4, 2023August 30, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a soft and pretty “LOVE YOU” card featuring the Paradise Birds Stamp Set. Let’s make this card together! Grab your supplies!

This card has a few layers to it! Starting from the largest to the smallest:
1. A2 Sized Card Base: 4.25″ x 5.5″
2. Vellum: 3.5″ x 4.75″
3. White/Green Panel: 3″ x 4.25″
4. White/Pink Panel: 2.75″ x 4″

For the White/Green Panel, we’re going to blend Catherine Pooler’s Melon Ice just around the edges. For the White/Pink panel, we’re going to blend (just lightly in the center) Cotton Candy.

Next up, we’re going to stamp our leaves from the Paradise Birds Stamp Set directly onto our card base using Melon Ice ink. To make this process a little quicker, I like to use a combination of my acrylic blocks and my MISTI. I do this because I want to use the foam from the MISTI to get a better stamped image, but the acrylic blocks make it much faster, as I don’t have to constantly move my stamps around!

We’re ready to stamp our sweet birds now! After stamping with alcohol marker-friendly Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, I’m coloring my images with Copic markers. Once finished with that, I’ll die cut them with the coordinating die set.

To assemble my card, I’m using 3D foam squares, 3D foam tape, and liquid glue.

Here are a few close-ups of this sweet card.

Well, friends! That’s it for me today!! I hope you have enjoyed this post and find some time to get crafty today!!

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New Catherine Pooler Collection!

August 2, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey crafty friends! The Catherine Pooler BRAND NEW RELEASE is available now!!

👉🏻👉🏻 GET EARLY ACCESS to this(and EVERY) New Release! Sign up to be a Catherine Pooler StampNation member and get tons of perks, including early ordering for every monthly release!

This Feeling Fall Collection is full of some GORGEOUS new sentiments, pumpkins, pick-ups, and apples! There are 2 beautiful new patterned paper pads, too! Plus, there are some BRAND NEW HOT FOILS!

Shop the New Collection

Here are some cards I made using the Sunflower Fields Bundle and the Feeling Fall Extras Bundle!

Don’t forget: If you’re a Catherine Pooler StampNation member, you get EARLY ACCESS to every new release (plus SOOO many other benefits)! Sign up now! It’s worth it!

Shop the New Collection

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Available Now!! The New Hello Bluebird Release!

July 12, 2023 amandafitterer1 Comment

Hey crafty friends! The BRAND NEW RELEAS E from Hello Bluebird is available now!

👉🏻👉🏻 SHOP NOW AT HELLO BLUEBIRD

Shop the New RELEASE

For my background, I started by blending with Catherine Pooler’s Shea Butter Ink. For my dirt, I used Sand Castle ink. I spritzed the whole background with water.

I stamped my images from the new Vegetable Market and Vegetable Garden stamp sets with Memento Tuxedo Black Alcohol Marker-Friendly Black Ink. Then I colored them with Copic markers. View each photo to see which colors I used for each element!

After die cutting all of my images with the coordinating dies in my Heffy Doodle Mini Die Cutting Machine, I adhered them to my background with 3D Foam Squares.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today! I hope you enjoyed this post and have some time to get crafty today! Xx, Amanda

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Available Now!! Summer at the Shore Collection!

June 21, 2023June 16, 2023 amandafitterer1 Comment

Hey crafty friends! The BRAND NEW RELEASE from Catherine Pooler is Available Now!

👉🏻👉🏻 GET EARLY ACCESS to this(and EVERY) New Release! Sign up to be a Catherine Pooler StampNation member and get tons of perks, including early ordering for every monthly release!

Shop now:

Shop the New Collection

All the cards I share in the next few weeks will be using the following products from the Guiding Light Bundle:
* Scenic Lighthouses Stamp and Dies
* Light Word Die
* Guiding Light Sentiment Stamps and Dies

For my background, I used some cloud and waves stencils with Shea Butter and Skylight Inks. For my sand, I used Sand Castle ink.

I stamped my Scenic Lighthouses Stamps with black ink and then colored them in with Copic markers. I cut them out using the coordinating dies. I cut my Light Word Die out of white cardstock and used Shea Butter to tint it yellow.

Don’t forget: If you’re a Catherine Pooler StampNation member, you get EARLY ACCESS to every new release (plus SOOO many other benefits)! Sign up now! It’s worth it!

Shop the New Collection

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Sneak Peek!! Summer at the Shore Collection!

June 19, 2023June 16, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey crafty friends! Are you as pumped as I am for the BRAND NEW RELEASE from Catherine Pooler?! Catherine Pooler StampNation members have early access to purchase this collection TOMORROW! General ordering opens June 21st! This release is just so much fun, you’re going to WANT IT ALL!!

👉🏻👉🏻 GET EARLY ACCESS to this(and EVERY) New Release! Sign up to be a Catherine Pooler StampNation member and get tons of perks, including early ordering for every monthly release!

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Shop the New Collection

For my background, I stamped the little images from the Guiding Light Sentiment Stamps with Suede Shoes ink.

I used the Double Duty Circle DIes to cut out a piece of vellum. I stamped my Scenic Lighthouses Stamp with black ink and then colored it in with Copic markers. I cut it out using the coordinating dies.
I added a few sequins to finish the card off!

Don’t forget: If you’re a Catherine Pooler StampNation member, you get EARLY ACCESS to every new release (plus SOOO many other benefits)! Sign up now! It’s worth it!

Shop the New Collection

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Heffy Doodle and Alex Syberia Designs Blog Hop and Giveaway!

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 amandafitterer15 Comments

Welcome to the Heffy Doodle and Alex Syberia Designs Collaboration Blog Hop!
Design Team members from both companies are sharing inspiration using products from both companies!

To make this card, I’ve used the following products from both companies:
* Heffy Doodle Koality Hugs Stamp Set
* Heffy Doodle Koality Hugs Coordinating Die Set
* Heffy Doodle Gumbelievable Stamp Set
* Heffy Doodle Gumbelievable Coordinating Die Set
* Alex Syberia Confetti Stencil Set
* Alex Syberia Tiny Crosses Cover Die
My favorite craft essentials:
* Heffy Doodle Mini Die Cutting Machine
* MISTI
* Smart Craft Glue
* Petal Pink Gemini Jr. Die Cutting Machine
* 3D Foam Squares
* 3D Foam Tape
*Pre-scored Card Base
* Catherine Pooler Inks

To create this card, I’m going to start by getting my background ready! First, I’ve taken a Pre-scored Card Base and blended 3 of the Alex Syberia Confetti Stencils using Aquatini, Do-Si-Do, and Limoncello. I’ve also cut the Alex Syberia Tiny Crosses Cover Die and trimmed off 1/3 of it.

Next, I’ve stamped my images from the Heffy Doodle Gumbelievable Stamp Set and Heffy Doodle Koality Hugs Stamp Set. I’ve colored them in with Copic markers.

I’m using my Heffy Doodle Mini Die Cutting Machine to cut my images out.

I’m going to stamp my sentiment on black cardstock with Wow! Embossing Glue and then apply white embossing powder. I’ll heat the powder with my heat tool to melt the powder.

This sentiment can be cut out with the Heffy Doodle Wavy Banner Dies.

The next step is to start assembling the card! I am using 3D Foam Squares and 3D Foam Tape to prop up my images and sentiments.

Finally, I’m going to add a few Wildflowers Enamel Dots!

To be entered to win the giveaway, all you need to do is comment at each stop along the Blog Hop!
Alex Syberia Designs and Heffy Doodle will be giving away £20 to their stores! Be sure to comment before 11:59 PM EST on June 6th to be entered to win!Each company will post their random winner on June 8th at 10AM EST! Make sure to check the Heffy Doodle Blog and Alex Syberia Designs Blog to see if you’re a winner!

Blog hop lineup:

Heffy Doodle Blog

Raquel Arribas

Amanda Fitterer

Nicoletta Porcu 👈🏻👈🏻Go here next

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Fair Play Card and Envelope Combo

May 19, 2023May 16, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey crafty friends! The Catherine Pooler BRAND NEW RELEASE is available now!!

👉🏻👉🏻 GET EARLY ACCESS to this(and EVERY) New Release! Sign up to be a Catherine Pooler StampNation member and get tons of perks, including early ordering for every monthly release!

Shop now:

Shop the New Collection Individually

fair play Collection “I Want it All” Bundle

“poppin’ wheelies” Bundle

“at the fair” bundle

cotton candy ink

All the cards I share in the next few weeks will be using the following products from the Poppin’ Wheelies bundle:
* School’s Out Stamp Set
* School’s Out Coordinating Die Set
* Recess Stamp Set
* Recess Coordinating Die Set
* Yippee Layered Word Dies
* Poppin’ Wheelies Background Stamp
* Daisy Duke Stencil

First, I’m creating my envelope using the Notecard Envelope Dies and blue cardstock. Then, I am stamping the NEW Poppin’ Wheelies Background Stamp with Dress Blues ink.

I am using the Notecard Layers Dies to create my card.

To create a little “hill”, I’m using my ink pad as a guide and tracing it with a pencil on Heffy Memo Tape.

Next, I’m using Polished and Bellini for the sky and Garden Party and Melon Ice for the grass.

I’m stamping School’s Out Stamp Set and Recess Stamp Set in my MISTI.

I’m coloring my cuties with alcohol markers and then I’ll die cut them out with the coordinating dies.

Now, I’m going to decorate my envelope with some Notecard Trims Dies and a Stitched Heart Dies.

Here are some more photos of the finished cards!

Don’t forget: If you’re a Catherine Pooler StampNation member, you get EARLY ACCESS to every new release (plus SOOO many other benefits)! Sign up now! It’s worth it!

Shop the New Collection

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Sneak Peek!! Fair Play Collection

May 16, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey crafty friends! Are you as pumped as I am for the BRAND NEW RELEASE from Catherine Pooler?! Catherine Pooler StampNation members have early access to purchase this collection NOW! General ordering opens May 17th! This release is just so much fun, you’re going to WANT IT ALL!!

👉🏻👉🏻 GET EARLY ACCESS to this(and EVERY) New Release! Sign up to be a Catherine Pooler StampNation member and get tons of perks, including early ordering for every monthly release!

Shop now:

Shop the New Collection Individually

fair play Collection “I Want it All” Bundle

“poppin’ wheelies” Bundle

“at the fair” bundle

cotton candy ink

For my background, I’m using the NEW Daisy Duke Stencil with Minted, In the Park, and Mardi Gras inks.

I used the Scallops and Dots Dies to trim my panel down. Then, I’m cutting the NEW Yippee Layered Word Dies in black and white cardstock. I’ve also used the One Liners Sentiments stamp set to finish off my sentiment.

For my stamped images, I’m combining elements from the NEW School’s Out Stamp Set and NEW Recess Stamp Sets. I’m coloring them in with Copic markers and then diecutting them with the coordinating dies.

I love how simple and easy this card is to put together and it’s still OH SO CUTE!

Don’t forget: If you’re a Catherine Pooler StampNation member, you get EARLY ACCESS to every new release (plus SOOO many other benefits)! Sign up now! It’s worth it!

Shop the New Collection

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Heffy Doodle and Alex Syberia Designs Insta-Hop and Giveaway!

May 16, 2023April 28, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Welcome to the Heffy Doodle and Alex Syberia Designs Collaboration Instagram Hop!
Design Team members from both companies are sharing inspiration using products from both companies on Instagram!

To make this card, I’ve used the following products from both companies:
* Heffy Doodle Wrapped with Love Stamp Set
* Heffy Doodle Wrapped with Love Die Set
* Heffy Doodle Let’s Party Jumbo Sentiment Dies
* Alex Syberia Confetti Stencil Set
* Alex Syberia Tiny Crosses Cover Die
My favorite craft essentials:
* Heffy Doodle Mini Die Cutting Machine
* MISTI
* Smart Craft Glue
* Petal Pink Gemini Jr. Die Cutting Machine
* 3D Foam Squares
* 3D Foam Tape
*Pre-scored Card Base
* Catherine Pooler Inks

To be entered to win the giveaway, all you need to do is start on Instagram and comment on the designers’ posts!

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Coming Soon! A NEW INK COLOR!

May 15, 2023May 11, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey crafty friends! Are you as pumped as I am for the BRAND NEW RELEASE from Catherine Pooler?! Catherine Pooler StampNation members have early access to purchase this collection TOMORROW! General ordering opens May 17th! This release is just so much fun, you’re going to WANT IT ALL!!

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INTRODUCING THE NEW INK COLOR….. COTTON CANDY!!

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fair play Collection “I Want it All” Bundle

“poppin’ wheelies” Bundle

“at the fair” bundle

cotton candy ink

This card features items from the At the Fair Bundle:
* Admit Two Stamp Set
* Admit Two Dies

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Creating a Vibrant Rainbow Background

May 10, 2023April 24, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey friends! If you’re not signed up for the Club Sursee subscription through Catherine Pooler, YOU SHOULD BE! I love these kits!! So many fun things to be surprised by every month!! This cards’ products came from the January 2023 Club Sursee box!

Buy the lucky charm stamp set

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When creating a rainbow background, I always start with the yellow first in the center of the card (in this case, Limoncello). Next, I’ll blend Oh Boy! along the entire bottom and blend it a little with the Limoncello. Then, I’ll blend Pucker Up on the entire top of the panel. Then, I’ll blend the very bottom of the panel with Pucker Up to create a violet color. I’ll then grab Oh Boy! again and blend the top of the panel to create a fuchsia color. Next, I’ll grab Limoncello again and blend it out into the pink and blue once more.

To create a “shadow” on the Lucky Word Die, I cut the word twice; once with white cardstock and one with black cardstock. Then, I just offset the black and glued them together! It’s an easy way to help your word dies POP!

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How to Use Solid Stamp Florals

April 26, 2023April 24, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing a card I made using the Clovers and Blooms Stamp Set from the January 2023 Club Sursee! This stamp set is available for purchase outside of the subscription now, so you can get yours today!!

Buy the clovers and blooms stamp set

Using floral stamps that are completely solid is personally outside of my comfort zone! If you know me, I love to color in outlined images much more than using solid stamps! So, this set was a fun challenge for me! I wanted to share how I created this card with you!

First, I picked my color palette. This is (in my opinion) the make or break moment when it comes to using solid stamps. I used the Free Download Color Wheel from Catherine Pooler to help me make this decision! If you haven’t downloaded it yet, you need to! It’s a life saver!!

So, I’ve chosen Limoncello, Tiara, Pucker Up, Melon Ice, and Minted. Then, I just go crazy with stamping them! I make sure for each color, I have a large and a small option. Having too many flowers and leaves is NOT a problem. It’s better to have a full bouquet than one that looks bare!

Next, I die cut the images with the coordinating dies and then start laying them out on my card panel. This is super time consuming for me, but it’s probably not for everyone! I just move them around until I feel like it’s looking good! With this card, I’m also planning around my sentiment. When that is the case, I lay my stamp down where I think I’m going to want it so that I can visual it.

Once I get my flowers arranged how I like them, I TAKE A PHOTO with my phone! That way, I can use that as a guide for positioning them once I’ve got glue and 3D foam squares on them!

Once I take my photo, I leave my sentiment stamp where it is and place my card panel in my MISTI. I stamp my sentiment with Midnight Ink. Then, I start assembling my bouquet again, with glue and 3D foam squares! Phew! Good thing I have that photo to look back to! The last step is to add some black dots with any black marker!

Well, that wasn’t too hard! I hope you enjoyed this little tutorial!! Xx, Amanda

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Time to GET YOURS!!

April 19, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey crafty friends! It’s FINALLY TIME to get the BRAND NEW RELEASE from Catherine Pooler!!
Keep scrolling to see how I made this card featuring the Music to My Ears Bundle from the NEW Soda POP Collection!

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soda pop Collection “I Want it All” Bundle

“music to my ears” Bundle

“sock hop” bundle

“feelin’ fizzy” Bundle

All the cards I share in the next few weeks will be using the following products from the Music to My Ears Bundle:
* Retro Love Word Dies <– FREE with a $75 purchase!!!!
* Music to My Ears Stamp Set
* Music to My Ears Coordinating Die Set
* On Staff Background Stamp
* Doo Wop Cover Plate
* Rad Dad One Liners Stamp Set

To create this vintage card, I cut down a panel of white cardstock to 4″x5.25″ and ink blended it using Spiced and Macchiato inks. Then, I used a distress tool to distress my edges. I spritzed water and ink over the entire panel. I also cut a heart out using the Nested Stitched Heart Dies. I ink blended it with the NEW grays! I used Pebble and Hoodie.

I stamped my images from the Music to My Ears Stamp Set with alcohol marker-friendly Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I colored them with OLO alcohol markers and cut them out with the Music to My Ears Coordinating Die Set.

I stamped my sentiment and then trimmed it down with scissors. I propped my die and sentiments up using my favorite 3D foam squares. I used Bearly Arts Precision Glue to adhere the panel to my pre-scored card base,

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Early Access Starts NOW! Plus, a FREEBIE!

April 18, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey crafty friends! Are you as pumped as I am for the BRAND NEW RELEASE from Catherine Pooler?! Catherine Pooler StampNation members have early access to purchase this collection NOW! General ordering opens tomorrow, April 19th!
Keep scrolling to see how I made this card featuring the Music to My Ears Bundle from the NEW Soda POP Collection!

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Plus, get a FREE die set for a limited time only!!

Shop now:

Shop the New Collection Individually

soda pop Collection “I Want it All” Bundle

“music to my ears” Bundle

“sock hop” bundle

“feelin’ fizzy” Bundle

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Shop the New Collection

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Blending a Rainbow Background with the New Soda POP Collection

April 17, 2023April 14, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey crafty friends! Are you as pumped as I am for the BRAND NEW RELEASE from Catherine Pooler?! Catherine Pooler StampNation members get access on April 18th! General ordering opens on April 19th!
Keep scrolling to see how I made this card featuring the Music to My Ears Bundle from the NEW Soda POP Collection!

👉🏻👉🏻 GET EARLY ACCESS to this(and EVERY) New Release! Sign up to be a Catherine Pooler StampNation member and get tons of perks, including early ordering for every monthly release!

Shop now:

Shop the New Collection Individually

soda pop Collection “I Want it All” Bundle

“music to my ears” Bundle

“sock hop” bundle

“feelin’ fizzy” Bundle

Once I’ve got my panel ready, I can die cut with the Scallops and Dots Dies. I’m also using the dies to cut a white scalloped panel.

Next, I am stamping my On Staff Background Stamp and my sentiment from the Music to My Ears Stamp Set with Midnight ink.

Next, I stamped my images from the Music to My Ears Stamp Set with alcohol marker-friendly Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I colored them with OLO alcohol markers and cut them out with the Music to My Ears Coordinating Die Set.

I stamped my sentiment again on white and then used scissors to cut out the word “MUSIC”. I propped my die and sentiments up using my favorite 3D foam squares. I used Bearly Arts Precision Glue to adhere the panels it to my pre-scored card base,

Don’t forget: If you’re a Catherine Pooler StampNation member, you get EARLY ACCESS to every new release (plus SOOO many other benefits)! Sign up now! It’s worth it!

Shop the New Collection

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Let’s Create an Ocean Scene!

March 28, 2023March 21, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hello and Happy Tuesday, crafty friends!! I hope your week is off to a great start so far! Let’s make this Heffy Doodle Mix and Match card together!

Let’s start with the background! First, we’re going to blend a piece of white cardstock trimmed down to 4″x5.25″. Blend the top of the panel (that will be visible) with Catherine Pooler’s Pucker Up ink. Then, blend Catching Rays ink through the Rays the Roof Stencil. The Simple Sunburst Stencil would also work great here. Next, die cut one of the Silver Linings Cloud Border Dies and add a bit of the Pucker Up ink to the top of it. Now, die cut 4 of the Breaking Waves Border Dies. Ink blend the waves with Minted, Seafoam, and Skylight inks. Spritz all the ink blended areas with water. For the waves, take a bit of the Skylight and flick it with a water brush onto the waves. Do the same with the sky and clouds using Pucker Up.

Now that we have our background done and drying, we can start working on stamping and coloring! Stamp the images from the You Go, Gull and Special Delivery stamp sets. Color them with whatever medium you like! I’m using the OLO alcohol markers. Once they’re all colored, they’re ready to be die cut with the coordinating dies.

The final step is to adhere everything down to an A2 sized white card base! I’ve used my favorite Bearly Arts Precision Craft Glue to attach my clouds and top 2 waves. I’ve used 3D foam tape to attach the bottom 2 waves. Then, I’ve used 3D foam squares for the stamped images and sentiment!

For the finishing touch, I added a few sequins! Did you see the Heffy Doodlers Challenge this month on Facebook? If you like adding sequins to your projects, you might want to enter and maybe win a prize!! You can JOIN HERE!

Well, friends, I hope you’re feeling inspired from this post! Tag me on Instagram if you make a project using this as inspiration!! I’d love to see how you made it your own!! Xx, Amanda