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Penguin Love with the Gorgeous Abstract Background BetterPress Plate

Hey friends!  I have another card using the new BetterPress plates that Alex Syberia Designs just launched!  I just can’t stop playing with them!  And this one is even MORE fun because it has a coordinating stencil!

I started by heating up my Glimmer Hot Foil System and trimming a piece of gold foil to A2 size (4.25″x5.5″).  Then, I hot foiled the Abstract Background Plate onto a piece of 110lb cardstock.  I also hot foiled the Classic Sentiments Plate and used the coordinating dies to cut them out.

Then, I used the coordinating stencil to ink blend Catherine Pooler’s Apricot, Clay Mask, Terracotta, Hot Tub, and Skylight inks.  

Once I was finished ink blending, I used the smaller of the Nested Stitched Circle Dies to cut out the center of the panel.

I stamped the cute little couple from the Penguin Love Stamps.  The umbrella is from the Sweet Friend Stamps.  I colored the images with Copic Markers and then die cut them out with the coordinating dies.

Next, I glued the inner circle directly to an A2 card base.  Then, I put 3D foam strips behind the outer panel and adhered it to the card base.  I put foam squares on the back of the images and sentiment and then adhered them to the card.  I added a few sequins using my favorite glue.

I love that background so much!  Stay tuned because I have another amazing card using the Charming Flora Background Plate next Thursday!

This blog post does contain some affiliate links!  If you use them, I’ll get a small percentage of your entire order (but it won’t cost you anything!)  Thanks for using my links, if you decide to!

Xx, Amanda

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Catherine Pooler’s Lasso Life is HERE!

The Lasso Life Collection from Catherine Pooler Designs is LIVE for EVERYONE!

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Do you have a cowboy or cowgirl in your life?! (Or maybe just a wannabe?) This collection is just bursting with the most adorable cowboy/girl accents!
My stamped boots are all from the These Boots Stamp Set. This set also comes with a cowboy hat and some flowers!
Plus, I LOVEEE the new Calico Charm Patterned Paper! (Keep scrolling for more ideas with this paper!)

There’s also a On the Fringe Die that is perfect for adding accents to your cards! And that Yeehaw Word Die has the most amazing font!

If the cowboy style isn’t really your thing – don’t worry! There’s also a Daisy Days Floral Stamp Set that is available in the New Collection!

There’s also a really cool Dusk ‘Til Dawn Cover Plate Die that can be used in so many different ways. Check it out on the Shop to see more examples!


I’m super excited to show you the other cards I made over the next few days!! Make sure to Subscribe to my blog to get notified when I post again!

Xx, Amanda

My favorite craft essentials:
* MISTI
* Bearly Art Precision 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

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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 City Vibes – Early Access

The New City Vibes Collection from Catherine Pooler Designs is LIVE for StampNation members!

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I created this super fun card using the Totes Marvelous Bundle!

Are these accessories so adorable or what?!


I’m super excited to show you the other cards I made over the next few days!! Make sure to Subscribe to my blog to get notified when I post again!

Xx, Amanda

My favorite craft essentials:
Heffy Doodle Mini Die Cutting Machine
* MISTI
* Bearly Art Precision 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!)

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Ordering is NOW OPEN for All!

The New Holiday Magic Collection from Catherine Pooler Designs is LIVE for EVERYONE!

HAPPY SHOPPING!!!

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I cannot decide with of the Nutcrackers from the Nutcracker Sweet Stamp Set is my favorite, but it might be this guy! I love that he has his candy cane tucked into his belt!!


For the background of the card, I ink blended Minted, In the Park and Deck the Halls. Once I had it blended, I created the texture using the Christmas Glory Cover Plate Die. For the

The gorgeous swirl in the background was created using the It’s Magic Background Stamp and Deck the Halls ink.

I added some tags with the Nested Stitched Banner Dies and the Bring on the Figgy Pudding Paper Pack.

The sequins I added are from the new Reykjavik Sequin Mix.

I’m super excited to show you the other cards I made over the next few days!! Make sure to Subscribe to my blog to get notified when I post again!

Xx, Amanda

My favorite craft essentials:
Heffy Doodle Mini Die Cutting Machine
* MISTI
* Bearly Art Precision 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!)

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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It’s Time for Some Holiday Magic!

The New Holiday Magic Collection from Catherine Pooler Designs is LIVE for StampNation members! It’s your time to get shopping!!
If you’re not a StampNation member, you can start purchasing tomorrow at 9AM EST!

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Is this Nutcracker just the cutest little guy or what?!
He’s part of the new Nutcracker Sweet Stamp Set!


For the background of the card, I ink blended Minted, In the Park and Deck the Halls. Once I had it blended, I got out my foil machine and used the new Flurries Hot Foil Plate with some champagne gold foil to create this gorgeous background!

I’m super excited to show you the other cards I made over the next few days!! Make sure to Subscribe to my blog to get notified when I post again!

Xx, Amanda

My favorite craft essentials:
Heffy Doodle Mini Die Cutting Machine
* MISTI
* Bearly Art Precision 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!)

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Sunny Studio’s 9th Birthday Celebration

Happy 9th Birthday, Sunny Studio!! I am SO happy for you and your wonderful success! Today, I get to take part in a Blog Hop to celebrate and I’m so glad YOU are here to help celebrate as well!!

I have SO many cards I made using this New Release! Everything is just so stinking cute! Today, though, I am sharing just one card! (But don’t worry, you’ll see many of my other cards on my Instagram and on the Sunny Studio Blog over the next month or so!!)

How adorable are these puppies in their costumes?! These cuties are part of the Happy Howl-o-ween Stamps!

I colored my pups in with Copic markers and used scissors to fussy cut them out. However, there are coordinating dies available to make your life easier!

And, what about this amazing Distinctive Door Dies?! I also used the Distinctive Door Holiday Add-on Dies to make this house! I love how versatile this set is! You have to go check them out and see all the possibilities!

I had so much fun making this card! I hope you love it as much as I do! Keep scrolling for Blog Hop details!

I’m not sure if you saw all the Sneak Peek Days on the Sunny Studio Blog, but you should definitely check them out and see all kinds of inspiration!!

Sneak Peek Day 1: Autumn Garland, Buffalo Plaid Dies, & Striped Stencils
Sneak Peek Day 2: Happy Howl-o-ween and Brilliant Banner 3 & 4 Dies
Sneak Peek Day 3: Crisp Apple, Wood Barrel, & Punny Apple Greetings
Sneak Peek Day 4: Distinctive Door, Holiday Add-on, & Inside Greetings Seasons
Sneak Peek Day 5: Roly Poly Penguins & Snowmen in Sweaters Stamps

Blog Hop Details!

There will be $325 worth of prizes up for grabs! All you have to do is comment on all the Blog Hop posts from the Designers in the Blog Hop Lineup (below). You’ll be entered to win on each stop that you comment on! The winner from each Blog Hop Stop will win a $25 gift code to the Sunny Studio Shop!! (Imagine all the goodies you could buy!!)

PLUS, Sunny Studio is offering 20% OFF on Sunny Studio branded products (excluding clearance and new release products.). You just have to use discount code NINEYEARS at checkout through Aug 30th.

PLUS.. Sunny Studio is giving away a FREE new mini snowflake die on all orders!

BLOG HOP LINEUP:
Sunny Studio Blog
Leanne West
Marine Simon
Nicky Meek
Hanh Nguyen
Amanda Fitterer < – You are here!
Teri Anderson < – Go here next!
Tina Henkens

I hope you have a great time Hopping and Shopping!! Xx, Amanda

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Get Your Yummy Caramel Apples Now!

The New Fall Festival Collection from Catherine Pooler Designs is LIVE! It’s your time to get shopping!!

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These yummy caramel apples come from the new Dipped & Sprinkled Stamp Set.
To create this card, I used the inks:
Buttercream
Garden Party
Gingerbread
Rockin’ Red
Spruce
Tiara
I also used Copic markers and a white Gelly Roll pen for highlights.


I used the To the Orchard Patterned Paper to create both of these delicious cards! For this card, I grabbed my sentiment from the Festive Fall Stamp Set (which also has coordinating dies available!)

Don’t forget to add your FREE Peeking Yorkie stamp set to your order!

Xx, Amanda

My favorite craft essentials:
Heffy Doodle Mini Die Cutting Machine
* MISTI
* Bearly Art Precision 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!)

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Fall Festival with a FREE STAMP by Catherine Pooler Designs

Are you a lover of all things Fall?! You will love this unique and awesome New Fall Festival Collection from Catherine Pooler Designs!

If you’re a Catherine Pooler StampNation member, you have access to put in your Early Access Preorder 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 exclusive crafty Zoom sessions and early ordering for every monthly release!

Here is a cute little card I made using the Free Peeking Yorkie Stamp Set! I LOOOOVE the texture that the New Chevron Shuffle Cover Plate Die creates!


I used the To the Orchard Patterned Paper and vellum to create some beautiful layers for my sweet pup on this card!

If you’re not a StampNation Member, you will get to order all these new products and get your Free Stamp Set tomorrow!

Xx, Amanda

My favorite craft essentials:
Heffy Doodle Mini Die Cutting Machine
* MISTI
* Bearly Art Precision 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!)

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Halloween Shaker Card with the Boo Box

Do you like to make Halloween cards?! I think they’re SO much fun to make! I especially love this color combo from the Catherine Pooler Boo Box!
What’s the Boo Box? It’s a Box filled with Halloween products, plus 2 hours of tutorials and a huge Image Gallery for Inspo!

I am IN LOVE with this Count to Six Cover Plate Die that comes with the Boo Box! It’s so versatile and fun! All the products I used to make this card are included in the Boo Box! I just had some Lisbon Sequin Mix from my stash! Did you notice that gorgeous new Cast a Spell Embossing Powder? I used it for my tag and the spiderweb background!

Don’t forget that the Boo Box is a LIMITED TIME offer. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

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!)

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Boo Box – Hurry and Order Yours!

It’s time!! The Boo Box is available for purchase now! There are limited quantities!

Here’s another Sneak Peek of some items that will come in your Boo Box!

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!)

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Boo Box – Get on the Wait List!

Hey, guys! Did you see the Catherine Pooler Sneak Peeks of the Boo Box?!

I wanted to share just a little peek of some of the products that will come in your Boo Box!

Don’t forget to join the Wait List so you get notified when you can start ordering!

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!)

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Available Now! New “Birthday on the Go” Collection!

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!

I’ve created some really cute cards using some of the goodies from the Pedaling By Bundle.

For this card below, I also added on a Hot Foil Sentiment from the On The Go Add-on Bundle.

For the next few cards, I created my background with the new Book & Script Birthday Background Stamp.

For this card, I colored in a sheet of the Color Pop Patterned Paper with Copic markers.

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!)

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Twiddler’s Nook Spooktacular Instagram Hop

Hey guys! I wanted to share how I put together this shaker card for the Twiddler’s Nook Spooktacular Instagram Hop! To win, you’ll have to head to the Hop on Instagram, but definitely scroll down to see how to make this card and all the awesome supplies I used!!

I used the Heffy Doodle Stitched Birthday Trio Dies with a piece of white cardstock. I then created 3 “scenes” with the 3 cut out pieces. On the top one, I blended Catherine Pooler’s Flirty Fuchsia and Glam inks. I also added some stars using a gold gel pen and the Starfall Stencil. I used Bellini and Mandarin Spice for the middle one. I added a background using the Sleepy Hollow Stencil. The bottom one is blended with Melon Ice and Garden Party and the Sleepy Hollow Stencil.

Next, I stamped my images from the Let’s Hang Out Stamp Set. I colored them with Copic markers and then cut them out with the coordinating dies.

I used the magnets from my White Glass Magnetic Craft Mat to hold my card base in place while I glued the 3 “scenes” down.

Now, I’m ready to create the shaker portion of the card. I used double sided tape on the back of the frame. Then, I cut down a piece of acetate to fit behind the frame and adhered it.

Then, I added 3D Foam Tape all around the frame.

Now for the super fun part!! Adding shaker mixes! I kept each section separate with the foam tape, so I wanted to use different mixes for each section. On the top, we have the Twiddler’s Nook Burning Embers Embellishment Mix. The middle one contains a mix of the Happy Jacks and the Mulan Princess Rings. The bottom is the Tiana Princess Rings.

Once I added my frame to the top, I added all my cute stamped images to the front of the card.

Just take a look at these embellishments up close!

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!)

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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Xx, Amanda

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Pear Blossom Press and Heffy Doodle Collaboration Blog Hop

Hey friends!  Today, we’re kicking off a CRAFTY Collaboration Blog Hop with Pear Blossom Press and Heffy Doodle !  Come hop along with us and see some awesome light-up cards!  Plus, each company will be giving away £20/$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 May 29th at 11:59 PM EDT.  Winners will be announced on the Pear Blossom Press & Heffy Doodle Blogs on 5.31.24! Scroll down for the Blog Hop Lineup!

To create this card, I used the Man Cave Paper Pad with the Imperial Storyboard Backdrop Die.

On a plain piece of white cardstock, I used some Heffy Memo Tape to mask off the top half of the card. I ink blended Catherine Pooler’s Wintergreen ink. Then, I removed the Heffy Memo Tape and ink blended the bottom half of the card. I stamped my sentiments – one from the Koality Hugs stamp set and one from the PRESS Stamp and Die Bundle.

I also grabbed my “Hey” Heffy Cuts die and my Catherine Pooler Coral Cabana and Do-Si-Do inks. I cut one of each color.

Next, I stamped all of my images from the Koality Hugs stamp set and colored them with Copic markers. Then, I die cut them out using the coordinating dies.

Now, I can make the card light up! I poked a hole through my koala where I wanted him to light up. Then, I placed him on the card where he’ll chill permanently. I, then, made a mark where the light should go.

Then, I used double sided tape to adhere my Pear Blossom Press One Light where my pencil mark was. Then, I used the World’s Best Foam Tape all over the card base. This tape is the same depth as the EZ-Lights battery component. (This will keep the light from sticking out.)

Then, I assembled the rest of the card using liquid glue and 3D foam squares.

Blog Hop Lineup:

Pear Blossom Press 

April Leithner

Amanda Fitterer

Kavya N

Natasha Davies

Sylvie

Cassie Trask

Heffy Doodle

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!)

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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Get the Joys of Spring Release Now!

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!

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

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!)

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Let’s Make an Easter Card!

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!

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

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!)

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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’s Joys of Spring Collection

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!

👉🏻👉🏻 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!

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

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

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!)

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Tri-fold Card Using the New Bubbling Over Collection

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

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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.

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!

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!)

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Tri-fold Card Using the New Bubbling Over Collection

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.

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!

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!)

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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New Bubbling Over Catherine Pooler Collection!

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.

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!

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!)

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Available Now! New Bubbling Over Catherine Pooler Collection!

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.

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!

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!)

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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How to Make a Holiday Light-Up Card

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

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

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!)

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Feeling Grateful with Fall Colors

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.

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!!

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!)

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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DIY Snow Globe Jar Ornaments

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.

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!

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!)

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Alex Syberia Designs and Lindy’s Gang Collaboration Bookmarks

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

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above 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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Winter on Main Street – New Collection!

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.

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

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!)

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Alex Syberia Designs and Lindy’s Gang Collaboration

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!

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

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above 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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Alex Syberia Designs You Are Loved Release Blog Hop & Giveaway

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

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

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

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Alex Syberia Designs – Panda Party!

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!  

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

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!

Natasha Davies 

Jasmin Oliver

Kari VanNoy

Annette Allen

Peggy Emmerink

Ashlee McGregor

Francesca Vignoli

Have fun hopping!!

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New Catherine Pooler Collection!

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.

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!

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

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Alex Syberia Designs One-Year Anniversary Release Blog Hop | Giveaway | Over £800 ($1000) in prizes

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

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above 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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Alex Syberia Design – Paradise Birds

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!!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above 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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New Catherine Pooler Collection!

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!

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

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

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Available Now!! Summer at the Shore Collection!

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:

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

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

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Sneak Peek!! Summer at the Shore Collection!

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!


Shop now:

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

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

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Heffy Doodle and Alex Syberia Designs Blog Hop and Giveaway!

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

Natasha Davies

Cheryl Espie

Jordanna Channings

Jarle Franceus

Brenda Noelke

Tallie Clewley

Alex Syberia Designs

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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Fair Play Card and Envelope Combo

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!


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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!

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!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below 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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