Fair Play Card and Envelope Combo

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

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

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!

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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!!

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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!

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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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Shop “heffy doodle” on simon say s stamp

shop “Alex syberia designs” on simon says stamp

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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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Buy the lucky charm stamp set

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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 word die

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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Shop now:

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:

soda pop Collection “I Want it All” Bundle

“music to my ears” Bundle

“sock hop” bundle

“feelin’ fizzy” Bundle

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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!

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Shop now:

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,

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Heffy Doodle – Stencils – Simple Sunburst

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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

Heffy Doodle – Stencils – Rays The Roof

Heffy Doodle – Clear Photopolymer Stamps – You Go Gull

Heffy Doodle – Clear Photopolymer Stamps – Special Delivery

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Gold Embossing Powder on the New Deepest Darkest Peru Cover Die

March 27, 2023 amandafitterer1 Comment

Hey friends! You can shop the BRAND NEW RELEASE from Catherine Pooler NOW! Keep scrolling to see how I made this card featuring the In the Amazon Bundle.

Shop now:

Global Adventure Part Tres Collection “I Want it All” Bundle

All the cards I share in the next few weeks will be using the In the Amazon Bundle and the Part Tres Extras Bundle:
Jungle Amigos Stamp Set
Jungle Amigos Dies
Peruvian Market Patterned Paper
Lima Sequin Mix
Deepest Darkest Peru Cover Plate
Scallop Square Dies
Tickets & Tape Dies
Just Right Duos Sentiments Stamp Set

To create this elegant card, I started by die cutting the Deepest Darkest Peru Cover Plate on white cardstock. I then smooshed my Wow! Embossing Pad directly to my die cut. Next, I applied Wow! Gold Embossing Powder to the entire thing. I then, carefully, melted the embossing powder with my heat tool.

I trimmed down a piece of the Peruvian Market Patterned Paper and then used Bearly Arts Precision Glue to adhere it to my pre-scored card base,

For my sentiments, I used the. new Just Right Duos Sentiments Stamp Set. I stamped the sentiments and then used a trimmer to trim them down. I used my scissors to cut the strips at an angle. Lastly, I added some Lima Sequin Mix sequins to the background.

I propped my die and sentiments up using my favorite 3D foam squares. I used Bearly Arts Precision Glue to glue my sequins.

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In the Amazon Trifold Card

March 24, 2023March 23, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey friends! You can shop the BRAND NEW RELEASE from Catherine Pooler NOW! Keep scrolling to see how I made this card featuring the In the Amazon Bundle.

Shop now:

Global Adventure Part Tres Collection “I Want it All” Bundle

For this trifold card, I used the In the Amazon Bundle and the Part Tres Extras Bundle:
Jungle Amigos Stamp Set
Jungle Amigos Dies
Peruvian Market Patterned Paper
Lima Sequin Mix
Deepest Darkest Peru Cover Plate
Scallop Square Dies
Tickets & Tape Dies
Just Right Duos Sentiments Stamp Set

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AVAILABLE NOW! Global Adventure Part Tres!

March 22, 2023March 15, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey friends! You can shop the BRAND NEW RELEASE from Catherine Pooler NOW! Keep scrolling to see how I made this card featuring the In the Amazon Bundle.

Shop now:

Global Adventure Part Tres Collection “I Want it All” Bundle

To create this shaker card, I started by die cutting the Deepest Darkest Peru Cover Plate on white cardstock. I ink blended Melon Ice and Grass Skirt, focusing the lighter shade of green towards the center.

On my pre-scored card base, I blended Grass Skirt. I spritzed my die cut and card base with water. Then, I splattered my favorite white and black acrylic paints (mixed with water) onto both.

Next, I stamped my images from the Jungle Amigos Stamp Set and then colored them with alcohol markers. I like to add highlights with the a white gelly roll pen. Once I was finished coloring, I cut them using the coordinating Jungle Amigos Dies.

To create the shaker portion of the card, I trimmed an acetate sheet to a teeny bit smaller than my die cut frame. I adhered the sheet to my frame using redline tape. Then, I applied 3D foam tape to create depth between the layers and hold my Big Apple Sequin Mix shakers inside.

I propped my cute sloth and branch up using my favorite 3D foam squares. I used Bearly Arts Precision Glue to glue my flowers on.

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Catherine Pooler’s NEW Global Adventure Pt. Tres!

March 20, 2023March 14, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey friends! Have you heard the good news?! There’s a new release coming.. and boy, is this a FUN one!! StampNation Members can shop the new collection EARLY on Tues, March 21st! General ordering opens on Weds, March 22nd!

Shop now:

Global Adventure Part Tres Collection “I Want it All” Bundle

I started by die cutting the Peruvian Market Patterned Paper with the Scallop Square Dies. Next, I stamped my images from the Jungle Amigos Stamp Set and then colored them with Copic alcohol markers. Once I was finished coloring, I cut them using the Jungle Amigos Dies.

For my sentiment, I’ve used the Wow! Embossing Glue Pad with Wow! White Embossing Powder on black cardstock. Then, I die cut it using the new Tickets & Tape Dies.

I propped my patterned paper up using 3D foam tape to create depth between the layers. Then, I attached my card panel to a pre-scored card base. I propped all of my cute critters and flowers up using my favorite 3D foam squares.

The final step was to add some gorgeous sequins from the Lima Sequin Mix! I always use the Bearly Arts Precision Glue when working with small embellishments.

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Heffy Doodle New Release Inspiration Blog Hop

March 7, 2023March 16, 2023 amandafitterer22 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!

I’m super excited to share the card that I made! I wanted to see how much of the New Release I could show off to you in one A2 card!
Here are the products I am showcasing:
Flock Star Stamps and Dies
Be Hoppy Stamps and Dies
Special Delivery Stamps and Dies
Build a Pond Dies
Freshly Cut Grass Dies
Ripple Waves Stencil
Sky High Cloud Backdrop Die
Stitched Birthday Trio (A2) Frame Dies (from an older release)

I love seeing how people “sketch out” their ideas for their cards, so I wanted to show you how I do it! This is how I visual the card: I knew I wanted to use the Stitched Birthday Trio Frame so I die cut that out first. Then, I lay out my stamped images and any other dies I want to use. I then take a photo so I can remember how I have things laid out!

Next, I stamp my images with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on a piece of 3″ wide Catherine Pooler Premium Cardstock. I use 3″ so that I can fit the cardstock through my Heffy Doodle Mini Die Cutting Machine!
Flock Star Stamps and Dies
Be Hoppy Stamps and Dies
Special Delivery Stamps and Dies

I’ve also cut out my pond and grass from the Build a Pond Dies.

Now, I’m going to ink blend my pond and grass and 1 panel cutout. I’m using Catherine Pooler’s Melon Ice and Martini for the grass. I’m also using All That Jazz and Uptown for the Ripple Waves Stencil pond. I LOVE this color combo! I like to do my ink blending before coloring my stamped images so that I can make sure my stamped images coordinate with the ink colors.

For my top panel, I’m using the Sky High Cloud Backdrop Die and Limoncello ink. For my middle panel, I’m using Limoncello as well.

So, now I can color my images! I’m using OLO Alcohol Markers to color my images. I add highlights with my ABSOLUTE FAV white Gelly Roll pen.

Let’s cut these little guys out now! Like I mentioned earlier, I use 3″ wide cardstock so that I can run it through my Mini Die Cutting Machine! If you don’t have a mini die cutting machine, you HAVE to get one! They’re also available on Scrapbook.com, if you’re in the US!

Using my frame as a guide (held in place with washi tape), I’m gluing my panels down with Glubert Glue.

For my frame, I’m using Deep Foam Tape because I want it to really have a LOT of dimension!

The last step is to add my images with 3D foam squares! For some of the images, I used 2 foam squares on top of each other to get even more dimension!

Here are some close-up images!

To be entered to win the giveaway, all you need to do is comment at each stop along the Blog Hop before March 14th, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST. The winner will be announced on the Heffy Doodle Blog on March 16th at 10:00 AM EST!

Blog Hop Lineup:
Heffy Doodle Blog
Tallie Clewley
Kari VanNoy
Zsofia Molnar
Joy Baldwin
Ali Farmer
Lidya Wirani
Lauren Taylor
Peggy Emmerink
Claudia Mauri
Jarle Franceus
Amanda Fitterer
Natasha Davies < — GO HERE NEXT!
Amanda Stevens
Francesca Vignoli

Thank you so much for stopping by my part of the Blog Hop today! I really appreciate your love and support! Happy Hopping, friends!

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Boho Trends is Available NOW!

February 22, 2023February 15, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

The Catherine Pooler New Release is available now!!! Woot woot!!!!

Shop now:

Boho Trends Collection “I Want it All”

Beautiful Butterflies Bundle

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A Friendly Little Hello

February 21, 2023February 13, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

StampNation Members can shop the new collection RIGHT NOW!! General ordering opens on Weds, Feb 22nd!

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Boho Trends Collection “I Want it All”

Beautiful Butterflies Bundle

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Catherine Pooler’s NEW Boho Trends Collection

February 17, 2023February 12, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey friends! Have you heard the good news?! There’s a new release coming.. and boy, is this a gorgeous one!! StampNation Members can shop the new collection EARLY on Tues, Feb 21st! General ordering opens on Weds, Feb 22nd!

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Boho Trends Collection “I Want it All”

Beautiful Butterflies Bundle

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Shop the Canvo Collection

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Bullet Journal – Weekly Layout Ideas

January 23, 2023January 22, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey friends! Are you into bullet journaling? Do you struggle with your layouts? Do you always use the same layout? Do you have an IG account I should follow?? Comment below!! I can’t wait to hear from you!

Today, I’m showing some of my weekly layout ideas!

I use the Catherine Pooler Canvo Bullet Journal. It is 150 numbered pages, and at 199gsm, the pages are SO thick! So you can use inks, pens, markers, and more without worrying about it bleeding through. There’s also a slew of stencils that coordinate perfectly with the journal. The dots are gray, not too light and not too dark.

I use LePen Black Pens (usually 0.3 and 0.5) and Zebra Mildliner Creative Markers.
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Shop the Plaid Canvo Bullet Journal

Shop LePen Black Pens

Shop the Canvo Bullet Journal Supplies

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Heffy Doodle + Chibitronics IG Hop

January 17, 2023January 12, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey friends! Did you see we’re doing a Collaboration Hop between Heffy Doodle and Chibitronics on Instagram!? There are prizes are up for grabs!!

I created this fun light-up card using the Craft with Light Kit – White by Chibitronics. I used lots of Heffy Doodle products! Keep reading on for those links!

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First, I created my bright background! I blended some Catherine Pooler inks through my Zapp Attack and Cogs & Code Stencil. I used Heffy Memo Tape to mask off the top and bottom of my card.

I stamped my images from the Bots of Love Stamp Set and then I colored them in with OLO markers. I cut them out using the coordinating dies.

Once I decided where I wanted my lights, I started to prepare for the wiring.

I poked holes through the robots’ hearts where I want the bulbs to show.
Then, I placed the robots on the background where they were going to be glued down once the card is assembled. I made a mark with a pencil through the robots’ heart holes onto the background.
Then, I poked holes through the pencil marks on the background panel.
Lastly, I used a pencil to make marks on my card base where the lights need to be placed.

On my card base, using the pencil marks I made in the last step as a guide, I’ve made marks where the + and – wires need to line up. I did this by taking the lights and placing them down onto my card base so the light was right over top of the pencil mark. Then, I looked at where the copper + and – are on the light unit and drew lines where I need the wires to be lined up to touch the copper part.

I’ve also created a “housing unit” for my battery with a plus and minus sign on it, so I know which way to insert the battery once it’s time. I also marked where I want the battery to be on the card base.

Next, I started by taking my tape and cutting it in half down the center to create smaller/narrower pieces. This isn’t necessary, but was helpful with navigating the tape.

I adhered my battery housing unit to my card base and started placing my + tape. This tape is the top wire which goes to the base of the battery housing unit.

Then, I placed my – tape which starts on the flap of the battery housing unit.

Next, I used 3D foam tape around the whole base of the card to “lift” my card front up so the battery doesn’t stick out farther than the rest of front panel. I attached the stamped images with 3D foam squares, making sure to line the robots up to the lights properly.

Come join in the IG HOP to enter to win the prizes from Heffy Doodle and Chibitronics!

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today! Enjoy the Hop!

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Nov 2022 Club Sursee – Open to Everyone!

January 16, 2023January 17, 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!!

Buy the ON THE SLOPES Stamp Set

Buy the SKI LODGE Stamp Set

Buy the Alpine View Die

Here are some cards I made using the Nov 2022 Kit!

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Muted Card with the Love & Lace Collection

January 15, 2023January 13, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey friends! I have one final card to show you using the new Love and Lace Collection from Catherine Pooler!

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Roses & Lace Bundle

Yours Truly Bundle

I created this beautiful card using the Roses & Lace Patterned Paper, the Yours Truly Stamp Set and the Venice Sequin Mix! I colored the hearts with OLO markers.

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Life is Better with YOU

January 13, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey friends! How do we feel about the color purple?? I tend to lean towards the pinks and yellows for my cards, for whatever reason. However, I am loving this color combo of Sixteen Candles, Pixie Dust, and Drive-In! What do you think??

Today, I am sharing a new card using the NEWLY RELEASED Love and Lace Collection from Catherine Pooler!

Roses & Lace Bundle

Yours Truly Bundle

I created this beautiful card using the Yours Truly Stamp Set. After I ink blended my purple inks, I stamped the elements from the Yours Truly Stamp Set all around the background with black ink.
I created the white frame using the new Fancy Loop Die.
I stamped my sentiment from the Forever Yours Sentiments Stamp Set with WOW Embossing Glue Ink and then applied white embossing powder to it. I heated it up with my favorite new heat tool!

Stay tuned as I continue to share more projects made using this New Collection!

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Love & Lace Collection – Available NOW!

January 10, 2023January 12, 2023 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey friends! Did you see the new Love and Lace Collection from Catherine Pooler?! I can’t wait to share some ideas with you using the collection!!

Roses & Lace Bundle

Yours Truly Bundle

I created this beautiful card using the Roses & Lace Patterned Paper, the Yours Truly Stamp Set and the Venice Sequin Mix!

I colored the hearts with OLO markers.

Stay tuned as I continue to share more projects made using this New Collection!

If you’re a Catherine Pooler StampNation member, you can start shopping NOW!

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DIY Gift Card Pocketfold using the Thank You Kindly Bundle

December 10, 2022 amandafitterer1 Comment

Hey friends! Did you come to learn how to make this gift card holder? It’s SO easy to make! Craft along with me! Grab your scoring board and bone folder, a piece of 8.5″x11″ cardstock, some patterned paper, some stamp sets and some dies!

Thank You Kindly Bundle

Bee Thankful Paper Pack

Start by creating your pocketfold out of 8.5″x11″ cardstock and your scoring board. On the longer edge, score at 3″ and 8″. Turn the paper 90 degrees and score the shorter edge at 2 3/8″ and 6 1/8″. Using scissors, cut your corners off completely. Fold and score on the remaining score lines. Use a corner punch to round your corners.

Now, you can decorate your pocketfold! Use patterned paper, such as the Bee Thankful Paper Pad! I also used the Ruffles and Dashes Dies to add a stitched border to my inside paper.

Don’t forget to decorate both sides!

Now, let’s make the gift card holder pocket. Using the 2nd smallest scallop frame from the Ruffles and Dashes Dies, cut out a piece of patterned cardstock. You want the inside of your pocket to be 2″ x 3.5″. Make a score line on your sides at 3/4″. Trim off the bottom so you’re left with 2 3/4″. Score the bottom so you have a 3/4″ flap. Use scissors to angle cut the 2 bottom corners.

Now create some decorations! I used the Corner Swag Stamp Set and the Thank You Kindle Stamp Set. I used OLO markers to color in my stamped images and a Gelly Roll pen to create my highlights. I cut out the stamped images with the coordinating die sets.

To hold my pocketfold together, I punched 2 holes on the front flap and the bottom flap and threaded through some Torch Twine.

Stay tuned as I continue to share more projects made using this New Collection!

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Thank You Kindly Bundle Available NOW!

December 8, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

Do you always find yourself wishing for some easy and versatile “Thank You” stamp sets? The new Catherine Pooler Thank You Kindly Bundle is an excellent bundle for creating appreciation cards!

Thank You Kindly Bundle

Bee Thankful Paper Pack

For this card, I used the Corner Swag Stamp Set and the Bee Thankful Paper Pad! I used OLO markers to color in my stamped images and a Gelly Roll pen to create my highlights.

Stay tuned as I continue to share more projects made using this New Collection!

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Cheers to New Years Collection Available Now!

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey friends!! Did you see that Catherine Pooler’s New Release is available for purchase now if you’re a StampNation Member? If you’re not a StampNation member, you can purchase the new release TOMORROW!

Thank You Kindly Bundle

Bee Thankful Paper Pack

I am in love with the colors from the Bee Thankful Paper Pad! I used this paper pad to create this gorgeous shaker card!

For this shaker card, I also used the Corner Swag Stamp Set to create a beautiful frame! I filled my shaker up with the new Saint Lucia Sequin Mix!

Stay tuned as I continue to share more projects made using this New Collection!

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Good Mood Sponsored by Coffee!

November 8, 2022November 3, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

Let’s get crafty with coffee! Today, I’m sharing this card I made using the Coffee Shop Stamp Set and the Java Fix 12×12 Paper Pad from the Coffee Shop New Release! The release is available now in the Catherine Pooler shop!!

Java Fix Paper Pack

Coffee Shop Stamp Set

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Chalkboard Coffee Menu

November 7, 2022November 3, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

Eek! How cute is the Coffee Shop Stamp Set and the Java Fix 12×12 Paper Pad from the Coffee Shop New Release?! The release is available now in the Catherine Pooler shop!!

Java Fix Paper Pack

Coffee Shop Stamp Set

To create this fun card, I blended Twilight and Blackjack Inks and then spritzed the background with water. Next, I stamped my chalkboard menu from the Coffee Shop Stamp Set with WOW! Clear Glue ink. I applied white embossing powder and then melted it with a heat gun. I die cut it using the Coffee Shop Dies.

Stay tuned as I continue to share more projects made using this New Collection!

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Notecard Sized Coffee Shop Card & Envelope

November 5, 2022November 3, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

Do you love coordinating your envelopes with your cards? The new Java Fix 12×12 Paper Pad is the perfect size for creating envelopes using the Notecard Envelope Dies! This paper is part of the Coffee Shop New Release that is available now in the Catherine Pooler shop!!

Notecard Essentials Die Bundle

Notecard Envelope Dies

Notecard Frame & Tag Dies

Java Fix Paper Pack

Coffee Shop Stamp Set

For this fun project, I used some of the new products, including the Coffee Shop Stamp Set and the Java Fix 12×12 Paper Pad!

Stay tuned as I continue to share more projects made using this New Collection!

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DIY Cinched Planner Instructions

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey friends! I’m sharing a very special project with you today! I’ve gone from using digital planners to physical planners! While I was searching around for the perfect planner, I decided that I couldn’t find anything that fit my desk perfectly and had the right layout for MY everyday! So.. I decided to make my own! Since I put so much effort into it, I wanted to share it with my crafty friends who want to give it a shot!

I’ve created a Printable Instructions Booklet that also has a bunch of Planner Sheet Options that fit the book! This template includes instructions (including measurements) and photos. It also includes links to products!

I’m happy to share this for FREE, but I’ve also included a Donation Form on the bottom of this post, in case you’d like to share the love! (Obviously, you don’t have to, but I do really appreciate it!)

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Enjoy!!! Xx, Amanda

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Java Fix Coffee Shop Cinched Mini Book

November 4, 2022November 3, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

Do you love 12×12 paper?! You’re in luck! Catherine Pooler has just released this gorgeous Java Fix 12×12 Paper Pad! This paper is part of the Coffee Shop New Release that is available now in the Catherine Pooler shop!!

For this fun project, I used some of the new products, including the Coffee Shop Stamp Set and the Java Fix 12×12 Paper Pad!

I used the We R Memory Keeper’s Mini Cinch to bind my book together.

Binding Wires

Mini Cinch

Stay tuned as I continue to share more projects made using this New Collection!

As always, thanks for using my affiliate links. It costs you nothing, but it gives me a teeny percentage of your sale to buy more crafty goodies to continue to share card tutorials with YOU! So, thank YOU! Xx, Amanda

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Catherine Pooler Coffee Shop Release Available Now!

November 3, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey crafty friends! In case you missed it, the Coffee Shop New Release is available now in the Catherine Pooler shop!! Please feel free to shop with my affiliate link (you know it’s SOO appreciated).

For this card, I used some of the new products, including the Coffee Shop Stamp Set and the Java Fix 12×12 Paper Pad!

Stay tuned as I continue to share more cards made using this New Collection!

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Heffy Doodle and WOW! Embossing Powder Collaboration Blog Hop

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 amandafitterer14 Comments

Welcome to the Heffy Doodle and WOW! Embossing Powders Collaboration Blog Hop!
Design Team members from both companies are sharing inspiration using products from both companies!

I’m super excited to be taking part in the collaboration because I get to use products from two of my FAVORITE companies! I’m going to walk you through how I made this fun GLOW IN THE DARK Halloween card!

Cut out a circle using either a punch or circle die. Any size will work!
Press the circle directly onto the WOW! Embossing Pad and then apply the WOW! Glow in the Dark Embossing Powder. Melt with a heat gun.
Create a night sky background blending Catherine Pooler’s Black Jack for teh sky and Midnight for the Sleepy Hollow Stencil.
Glue the circle moon onto your background with Glubert Glue.
Using a blending brush and White Pigment Ink, create a halo around the moon.

6. Cut some grass using the Tree-mendous Peekaboo Tree Dies.

7. Ink up your grass with Melon Ice.

8. Round the edges of your card front with my favorite Corner Punch.

9. Stamp your cuties from the Costume Critters and Ghoulfriends stamp sets.

10. Color your images with any medium (I prefer OLO or Copic markers!)

11. Die cut your images with the coordinating die sets.

12. Use 3D foam squares to adhere your images and sentiment to your card!

13. Turn off the lights and see how amazing the WOW! Glow in the Dark Embossing Powder looks!

To be entered to win the giveaway, all you need to do is comment at each stop along the Blog Hop!
WOW! Embossing Powders will be giving away $25/£25 and Heffy Doodle will be giving away £25 to their respective stores! Be sure to comment before 11:59 PM EST on Oct 25th to be entered to win!

Each company will post their random winner on October 27th at 10AM EST! Make sure to check the Heffy Doodle Blog and WOW! Embossing Powders Blog to see if you’re a winner!

Blog Hop Lineup:

Heffy Doodle Blog

Bibi Cameron [COMING SOON]

Zsofia Molnar <– GO HERE NEXT

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It’s TIME!! Snow-rific Birthday is AVAILABLE!

October 11, 2022October 17, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey crafty friends! The Snow-rific Birthday Collection is available now!! Please feel free to shop with my affiliate link (you know it’s SOO appreciated). If you want the ENTIRE Collection, click here.

For this card, I used a bunch of new products, including: Snow-rific Party Stamp Set, Snow Many Flakes Dies, the Snow Day Birthday Patterned Paper, and the Frosted Window Die!

Stay tuned as I continue to share more cards made using this New Collection!