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

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Heffy Doodle – Clear Photopolymer Stamps – Special Delivery

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Have You Been NAUGHTY or NICE?

September 21, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey, friends! The new Holly Jolly Christmas Collection from Catherine Pooler is available for purchase now!

If you want to buy the whole Christmas Critters Bundle of goodies, you can use this link here.

To create this card, I’ve used the Better Not Pout Patterned Paper Pack, the Naughty List Stamp Set, and the Merriest Sentiments Stamp Set.

I stamped my images from the Naughty List Stamp Set, colored them with Copic markers, and then die cut them with the coordinating die set. I cut my Better Not Pout Patterned Paper Pack at an angle and then adhered it straight to my card front. I propped up my stamped image with 3D foam squares.

Thank you SO much for stopping by my blog today! I appreciate you so much!!

Don’t forget to use my affiliate link while shopping the Catherine Pooler site! It costs you nothing, but it gives me a teeny percentage back to help fund my crafty tutorials to share with YOU! Thank you SO much for your support!! Xx, Amanda

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Making a Pocketfold Tri-fold Card with a Bookmark

September 16, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hello, my fav crafty peeps! How are you doing? I’m doing AMAZING because I get to share this fun card with you! The new Holly Jolly Christmas Collection from Catherine Pooler is available for purchase now! So make sure you get your goodies before they sell out!!

If you want to buy the whole Christmas Critters Bundle of goodies, you can use this link here.

To create this card, I’ve used the Better Not Pout Patterned Paper Pack, the Naughty List Stamp Set, the Merriest Sentiments Stamp Set, and the Tree Trimmings Die.

I stamped my images from the Naughty List Stamp Set, colored them with Copic markers, and then die cut them with the coordinating die set.

For my center panel, I stamped my sentiment from the Naughty List Stamp Set and then cut it out with the Circles Dies. I also added my dotted circles using the Circle Party Stamp Set and Melon Ice. On a piece of Better Not Pout Patterned Paper, I die cut the Tree Trimmings Die in the center. Then, I adhered my circle cutout in the center with my favorite Bearly Art Glue.

For my bookmark, I trimmed down a piece of Better Not Pout Patterned Paper to 2″x 5″. I rounded off the edges with my most favorite 3-in-1 Corner Punch. I added my hole reinforcer from the Notecard Frame & Tag Dies. I just love the “Fa La La La La’ sentiment from the Merriest Sentiments Stamp Set, so I stamped that in the corner using Midnight Ink. Finally, I added a few pieces of Tuxedo Turquoise Twine.

To get my scalloped edge, I used the Decorate Edge Dies.

To tie the whole thing together, I used a brad and the Party Twist Twine.

Such a fun card filled with cheeriness! Thank you SO much for stopping by my blog today! I appreciate you so much!!

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Belly Laughs!

September 14, 2022September 13, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

It’s time! It’s time!! The Holly Jolly Christmas is available for purchase NOW!

PLUS, you’ll get this FREE STAMP SET on orders over $50!! Get yours NOW!

To create this card, I’ve used the Belly Laughs Cover Plate, which is absolutely AMAZING! How cute is that background?

For my ink blended background, I used Sea Glass and Bay Breeze and the world’s best blending brushes!

For the sentiment, I’ve used the Old Saint Nick Stamp Set. I’ve also used the Better Not Pout Patterned Paper for my banner flag.

What are you buying from this release?! Leave a comment and let me know!

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Feelin’ Holly Jolly!

September 9, 2022September 13, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

DID YOU SEE?! Catherine Pooler has a NEW COLLECTION coming out!! It’s called Holly Jolly Christmas and it’s full of the CUTEST holiday products!! This release isn’t available quite yet, but it will be available on Sept 14th! If you’re a StampNation member, you get EARLY ACCESS on Sept 13th (along with tons of other perks!!!

Plus, get this FREE DASHER STAMP SET on orders of $50 or more!

To create this card, I’ve used the New Naughty List Stamp Set. I’ve paired it with a sentiment from the Merriest Sentiments Stamp Set.

I love using non-traditional colors for holiday cards, don’t you!? I am not a big fan of red and green 😛! So, for this card, I made my entire background Chiffon and Limoncello.

What are you excited about getting from this release??! Leave me a comment!! I can’t wait to hear!

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I Found Santa’s Jammies!

September 8, 2022September 7, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

To create this card, I’ve used the Old Saint Nick Stamp Set. I’ve paired it with a sentiment from the Merriest Sentiments Stamp Set. I’ve also used the Better Not Pout Patterned Paper for my background!

What are you excited about getting from this release??! Leave me a comment!! I can’t wait to hear!

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Sweet-n-Spooky Mini Pocketfold Notebook

August 25, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

Have you seen the New Sweet-n-Spooky Bundle from Catherine Pooler?! The release is available now for purchase! Make sure to get your spooky bundle before they sell out!

To make this really fun pocketfold notebook, I trimmed down a piece of Letter size white cardstock to 11″ x 4″ and then folded it into a trifold. Then, I added the too cute Sweet-n-Spooky Patterned Paper to each flap on the inside and the outside.

Then, I created a pocket by trimming down a rectangle piece of patterned paper. I scored at .5″ on 3 sides and then folded at the score lines. Using scissors, I trimmed off the corners of the side and bottom flaps. Next, I can add double sided tape to each flap and then adhere it to my pocketfold.

I created 2 tags using my favorite tag punch.

I cut a piece of black cardstock using the new Eek Boo Cover Plate.

For the mini notebook, I simply trimmed down a piece of the patterned paper to form a book cover. I folded some regular computer paper to form the pages and then stapled them together. I used red SuperTape to adhere my pages to the cover because this tape is super strong.

Next, I stamped my images from the Toil and Trouble Stamp Set and colored them in with Copic markers.

I trimmed down some twine to wrap around my pocketfold, leaving enough to tie into a bow.

Here are more photos of the finished mini pocketfold notebook!

What are you excited about getting from this release??!

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Catherine Pooler’s Halloween Release

August 22, 2022August 25, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

I’m SO pumped about this New Sweet-n-Spooky Bundle from Catherine Pooler! The release is available now for purchase! Make sure to get your spooky bundle before they sell out!

To create this card, I used the Scallops & Dots Dies with the Sweet-n-Spooky Patterned Paper and white cardstock. I stamped my images and sentiment from the Toil and Trouble Stamp Set. I colored my cauldron with Copic markers.

What are you excited about getting from this release??!

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Catherine Pooler and Ellen Hutson IG Hop

July 8, 2022July 7, 2022 amandafitterer1 Comment

Hey friends! Did you see that Catherine Pooler and Ellen Hutson kicked off an Instagram Hop together today!? You DO NOT want to miss out! They’re BOTH giving prizes away to 3 lucky winners! Woot!! Head to the IG Hop here.

I’m sharing TWO cards I made using this amazing Float Your Boat stamp set that Catherine Pooler’s team made exclusively for Ellen Hutson. Read on to see how I created these cards!

For my first card, I trimmed down my Parqs and Rec Cover Plate Die to change the sizes of the rectangles. (I love when dies can be used in different ways, don’t you?!).

On a piece of A2 White Premium Cardstock, I blended Something Borrowed, Oh Boy!, All that Jazz, Aquatini, and Minted inks. Then I spritzed my background with water and some paint droplets using a paint brush.

Next, I glued my frame down to my background and then stamped my sentiments using Midnight Ink. I used the White Premium Cardstock to stamp my images from the new Float Your Boat stamp set. I colored my images with Copic markers and then die cut them using the coordinating dies. I used 3D foam squares to attach my stamped and cut images to the card front. I added some St. Cloud sequins at the end for a finishing touch!

For my second card, I used Heffy Memo Tape to mask off the bottom of the card front. I used Drive-In and Serenade for my background. Then, I used Black Jack on the bottom of the card for my “road”. I cut the background down using the Notecard Postage Dies. For this card, I stamped images from the Float Your Boat stamp set as well as the Special Delivery stamp set. I added some Sofia sequins to this card!

Those are my cards to share with you today for this really fun IG Hop. I hope you enjoy the Hop and GOOD LUCK!!! Remember, there will be 3 winners! Make sure to check the IG Hop for all the details.

You can shop the Catherine Pooler store using my affiliate link by clicking any of the links in this blog post or by clicking here. Using my affiliate link doesn’t cost you anything, but I do get a small percentage of your purchase. This helps me provide you with more tutorials! So please feel free to come back and use it anytime! THANK YOU!! Xx, Amanda

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Peeking In Bundle

June 22, 2022June 17, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

AVAILABLE NOW: Come shop the new Catherine Pooler Quint-Essentials Collection!

Check out these little More Peeking Pets from the Peeking In Bundle! I’ve paired these cuties with the Four Window Cover Plate Die!

Also, don’t forget that you can use my affiliate link to shop the entire Catherine Pooler store. All you have to do is click this link, shop, and then I’ll get a tiny percentage of your sale to help buy new goodies to share in tutorials with you! It doesn’t cost you anything at all!

See you back here soon!! Xx, Amanda

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Peeking In Bundle

June 17, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

AVAILABLE NOW: Come shop the new Catherine Pooler Quint-Essentials Collection!

Check out these little More Peeking Pets from the Peeking In Bundle! Oh, and that SUPER FUN Parqs and Rec Cover Die! Eek!

See you back here soon!! Xx, Amanda

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Release Day! New Ink Colors!

June 8, 2022June 1, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

It’s RELEASE DAY for the Catherine Pooler Quint-Essentials Collection!

Check out these little More Peeking Pets from the Peeking In Bundle and these BRAND NEW INK COLORS! Woot woot! Introducing Lilac, Crushed Violet, Matcha and Whipped Honey Spa Collection Inks!

See you back here soon!! Xx, Amanda

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Peek-a-Boo Notecard and Envelope Duo

June 7, 2022June 1, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

I have another SNEAK PEEK to show you from the new Quint-Essentials Peeking In Bundle!

Check out these little More Peeking Pets and the Look Who’s Talking sentiments that go with them! I’ve paired this cutie with the Parqs and Rec Cover Plate Die! I’ve also used the new Woot Word Die!

To create my envelope, I used the Notecard Envelope Dies and the Nesting Circles Dies with a piece of paper from the Potted Patterned Paper Pack.

For my background, I blended the new Whipped Honey all around my card base. Then, I used the Parisian Portico Background Stamp and stamped with the Whipped Honey as well!

See you back here soon!! Xx, Amanda

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New Peeking In Bundle!

June 3, 2022May 31, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

I have another SNEAK PEEK to show you from the new Quint-Essentials Peeking In Bundle!

Check out these little More Peeking Pets and the Look Who’s Talking sentiments that go with them! I’ve paired this cutie with the Parqs and Rec Cover Plate Die!

For my background, I blended Melon Ice and Grass Skirt inks and then splattered with water and white paint.

Are you looking forward to more sneak peeks?! ME TOO!! Make sure you’re subscribed to my blog so you’re emailed when I put out the next sneaky peek!

See you back here soon!! Xx, Amanda

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Sneaky Peeky! New Catherine Pooler Quint-Essentials Collection!

June 1, 2022May 31, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

Don’t you just LOVE New Releases?! It’s always so fun and exciting to see the new products in the crafting industry! Today, I get to give you a sneak peek of the new Quint-Essentials Peeking In Bundle!

Check out these little More Peeking Pets! I’ve paired my Peeking Pets with the S’mores Please Patterned Paper from last month’s release!

I blended Limoncello and Glitz for my background and then spritzed some water and white paint onto it to create some texture.

To create my paw print pattern on the bottom, I’ve used the little paw included in the More Peeking Pets Stamp Set and some clear glue ink. I’ve added a little sparkle to each paw print for a subtle shimmery pattern.

Are you looking forward to more sneak peeks?! ME TOO!! Make sure you’re subscribed to my blog so you’re emailed when I put out the next sneaky peek!

See you back here soon!! Xx, Amanda

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Happy Camper Notecard

May 11, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

The new Catherine Pooler S’mores Please Collection and the rest of the Summer Nights New Release is available for purchase NOW!! I’m sharing this notecard I made using the new Happy Camper Stamp Set and the S’mores Please Patterned Paper.

The cute little tag comes from the Notecard Frame & Tag Dies. The sentiment comes from the NEW Roundabout Message Stamps.

If you want to shop the New Release with my affiliate link to help me out, I’d appreciate it! It doesn’t cost you anything, but gives me a teeny percentage of your sale! Click here to start shopping the Catherine Pooler site or use any of the links in this post! It’s SO appreciated! 🙂

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S’more Time Together Notecard and Envelope

May 5, 2022April 28, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

The new Catherine Pooler S’mores Please Collection and the rest of the Summer Nights New Release is available for purchase NOW!! I’m sharing this card I made using the new Happy Camper Stamp Set! Plus, I’ve used Cozy Plaid Background Stamp for my coordinating envelope!

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Happy Camper Light-up Interactive Card

May 4, 2022April 28, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

The new Catherine Pooler S’mores Please Collection and the rest of the Summer Nights New Release is available for purchase NOW!! Yipee!! Check out this light up card I made using the new Happy Camper Stamp Set!

These EZ-Lights make it so easy to make you cards light up! No wiring required – the work has been done for you!

Want to make your cards light up? You can buy these EZ-Lights from my friend Amanda at Pear Blossom Press! You can use this affiliate link or the link above!

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Happy Campers

April 29, 2022April 28, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

Eeek, I get to sneak peek another card I made using Catherine Pooler S’mores Please Collection from the Summer Nights Release showcasing the Happy Camper Stamp Set, the S’mores Please Patterned Paper, and the Roundabout Messages Stamp set and Roundabout Dies!

If you want to shop the New Release and all the CP goodies with my affiliate link to help me out, I’d appreciate it! It doesn’t cost you anything, but gives me a teeny percentage of your sale (so I can buy more goodies to share with you!) Click here now to start shopping!

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S’mores Please – Catherine Pooler New Collection!

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

Did you see the new Catherine Pooler S’mores Please Collection from the Summer Nights New Release? Oh my! It makes me SO ready for summer! Check out those little campers from the Happy Camper Stamp Set!

If you want to shop the New Release with my affiliate link to help me out, I’d appreciate it! It doesn’t cost you anything, but gives me a teeny percentage of your sale! Click here to shop!

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Heffy Doodle New Release Inspiration Blog Hop

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 amandafitterer36 Comments

Welcome to the Heffy Doodle New Release Inspiration Blog Hop! We are so excited to share amazing cards from 8 Design Team members using the new release! For today’s special Blog Hop, you can win a £50 voucher to the Heffy Doodle store!

As part of the Blog Hop, I get to share this fun and happy card showcasing some of the brand new products!! Read on to see how I made this card!

To create this card, I am blending a piece of A2 white cardstock with Drive-In, Flirty Fuchsia, Party Dress, and Bellini inks. I am using the brand new Heffy Doodle Stitched Birthday Trio Frame Dies to create a frame for my A2 card.

Next, I’m going to place my stamps where I think I’ll want them to go. This helps me see the finished card without committing to anything just yet!

Once I have my selected stamps from the NEW Safari Animals, Koality Hugs, and Mane Squeeze stamp sets, I am coloring them in with Copic markers and then cutting them out with the coordinating die sets.

For my sentiment, I’m stamping a sentiment from the Wild at Heart Sentiments stamp set and then die cutting it out with one of the small dies from the Stitched Rounded Metric Rectangle Dies.

My final step is to assemble the card and add some accents! I’m using the Heffy Doodle Deep Foam Tape to adhere my trio frame to the ink blended background. I’m using 3D foam squares to attach my stamped images and sentiment. For my sequins, I’m using Glubert glue to hold them down.

Here are some close-ups of the finished card!

To be entered to win the giveaway, all you need to do is comment at each stop along the Blog Hop before May 4th, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST. The winner will be announced on the Heffy Doodle Blog on May 5th at 10:00 AM EST!

Blog Hop Lineup:

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Claudia Mauri
Amanda Fitterer
Tatiana Trafimovich <– Go HERE next!
Lauren Taylor
Zsofia Molnar
Ali Farmer
Amanda Stevens
Carrie Rhoades

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Ridiculously Proud of You

April 14, 2022April 6, 2022 amandafitterer1 Comment

Did you see my last post where I created that beautiful rainbow background with the Scattered Hearts Cover Plate?? Today, I’m going to share the card I made using it!

To make this card, I die cut the Scattered Hearts Cover Plate on a piece of white cardstock. Once cut, I grabbed another piece of white cardstock and placed it underneath my die cut piece. Then, I blended a rainbow with Maker Forte Flamingo, Yellowstone, and Neon Lights inks. This gives me TWO backgrounds at once!

For my sweet pup, I used Enjoy the Little Things stamp set. I colored him with Copic markers and then die cut him with the coordinating dies. I propped him up with 3D foam squares and put him on a piece of round vellum.

For my sentiment, I grabbed my Brighter Days Sentiment Cards and trimmed out the “just so ridiculously proud of you” sentiment.

For the finishing touch, I added some rainbow colored gems!

The next step was to attach my heart background to a black card base with liquid glue.

Don’t forget, you can use code T4TAMANDA10 to get 10% off your purchase!

Xx, Amanda

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Hopping Hamsters

April 7, 2022April 6, 2022 amandafitterer1 Comment

Well hey there, crafty friend! Today I’m sharing this fun rainbow card I made using the Hooray Hamster stamp set!

Then, I was ready for my hamsters! I stamped them with black ink and then colored them in with Copic markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut them out.For my sentiments, I grabbed my Brighter Days Sentiment Cards and trimmed out 2 sentiments.

The next step was to attach my heart background to a white card base with liquid glue. For my hamsters and sentiments, I propped them up with 3D foam squares and strips.

Stay tuned for a card using the extra rainbow background NEXT WEEK! Woot woot!
Use code T4TAMANDA10 to get 10% off your purchase! See you next week!

Xx, Amanda

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Ex Libris Birdcages

April 6, 2022March 31, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

Oh my gosh! I love the new Lovebirds Stamp Set, don’t you?! The whole Ex Libris Collection is finally available for purchase now! Woot woot!

Although I ADORE the new ink colors, I am a Party Collection girl myself! So, I wanted to showcase this stamp set using a Party rainbow blended background. I blended Party Dress, Limoncello, and Fiesta Blue to create a gorgeous rainbow background. I also spritzed the background with water to create some texture!

Once I had my background blended, I stamped my birdcages and sentiment straight onto my background. Then, I used a ruler and black Copic pen to draw lines from my birdcages to the top of the card.

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I’ll be back soon with more inspiration!! Xx, Amanda

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DIY Mini Journal with 6×6 Patterned Ppaer

April 4, 2022March 28, 2022 amandafitterer1 Comment

Heya, friends! Are you getting excited that it’s ALMOST time to get your new Catherine Pooler goodies?!

I’m sharing tons of inspiration from the Lovebirds Bundle!

I have step-by-step instructions on creating this mini journal.. so read on!

I’m starting out with my uber-professional looking template! 😉
1. Cut a piece of white cardstock down to 4.75″ x 7.25″.
2. Score it at 3.5″ and 3.75″.
3. Round off your corners with a corner punch, if desired.

Grab your patterned paper – I’m using the new Twilight Reading Paper Pack.
4. Cut down smaller pieces of cardstock that are approximately .25″ less for each layer. I’m using the Scallops and Dots Dies and a paper trimmer.
5. If you rounded your edges on your white cardstock base, you’ll probably want to round these off as well. I’m only rounding the right corners.

6. Use a small hole punch or poker tool to create a small hole for a brad.
7. Place a brad in the hole, giving yourself room to wrap twine around a few times.

8. On the inner flap, tape a piece of twine that’s long enough to wrap around your mini journal 2-4 times, depending on what you want it to look like.

9. Glue a piece of patterned cardstock on the front flap to cover the tape and brad. My piece of paper is 3.25″ x 4.5″. I’m also using the same size and paper for the other flap.

I’m going to add a little more interest on the front of mine by stamping some birdcages from the Lovebirds stamp set with the new Apricot ink. Im going to trim that down and glue it to the front.

Now we’re ready to work on the inside!
10. Grab a piece of patterned paper and trim it down to 3.75″ x 2.5″.
11. Score at .5″ and 3.5″. Turn 90 degrees and score at .5″.

12. Use some scissors to cut triangles out of the flaps.

13. Use red tape to secure the pocket to your mini journal.

14. Grab some computer paper. Trim strips that are 8″ x 2.75″. Fold them in half and secure them together with a stapler. Stamp an image in the corner on one or all of the pages.
15. Use red tape to secure it to the inside of your journal.

16. Create some tags out of coordinating patterned paper and stick them in your pocket!

That’s it!

I hope you enjoyed this post and try to make your own mini journal!

You can start shopping the New Release on Tues, April 5th if you’re a StampNation member! Everyone else gets to start shopping on Weds, April 6th!

You can shop using my affiliate link if you want to help me get a small percentage of the sale! If you would like to, click here.

I’ll be back soon with more inspiration!! Xx, Amanda

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Sweet Lovebirds

April 2, 2022March 28, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

Hey friends! It’s that time again! A NEW RELEASE from Catherine Pooler is coming out!! Yippee!! And I get to share the Lovebirds Bundle with you! Plus, the NEW INKS! I’m SOOO in love with this release!

Today I’m sharing a card I made using the new Stitch Your Diamonds and Cross Your X’s Dies, the new Ginger, Apricot, and Terracotta Inks, the new Twilight Reading Paper Pack and the new Lovebirds Stamp Set!

To make this card, I used the Stitch Your Diamonds Die on white cardstock. Then, I ink blended it with Apricot, Ginger, and Terracotta inks. For my background, I used a piece of the Twilight Reading paper and die cut it with the Cross Your X’s Die. I layered them on top of each other and adhered them with liquid glue to my card base.

I stamped my Lovebirds and sentiment with black ink and then used Copic markers to color them in. I cut them out using the coordinating dies. I added some London Mix sequins to finish the card off!

Can you tell how much I love this release?! You can start shopping the New Release on Tues, April 5th if you’re a StampNation member! Everyone else gets to start shopping on Weds, April 6th!

You can shop using my affiliate link if you want to help me get a small percentage of the sale! If you would like to, click here.

I’ll be back soon with more inspiration!! Xx, Amanda

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Ex Libris Beautiful Birdcage

April 1, 2022March 28, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

The first card I get to share with you showcase the new Twilight Reading Paper Pack, the new Apricot Ink, and the new Lovebirds Stamp Set!

I used the Circle Dies to cut out a circle in the bottom right portion of my patterned paper. I blended my circle cutout with the new Apricot ink. I trimmed down a piece of white cardstock and used my circle die to remove that section of my white strip. I stamped my sentiment from the Lovebirds stamp set in the open space on the left side.

I stamped my birdcage with black ink and then used a Copic marker to lightly color it in. I propped my patterned paper up with 3D foam tape to create more dimension. I added some London Mix sequins to finish the card off!

Are you as excited about this release as I am?! You can start shopping the New Release on Tues, April 5th if you’re a StampNation member! Everyone else gets to start shopping on Weds, April 6th!

You can shop using my affiliate link if you want to help me get a small percentage of the sale! If you would like to, click here.

I’ll be back soon with more inspiration!! Xx, Amanda

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Hope Your Day is a Real Treat!

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

I am SOOOO freakin’ excited to be part of the Time for Tea Designs design team!!

Are these Enjoy the Little Things and Cafe Critters stamp sets just the CUTEST!? Eek! They look so good mix and matched, too!

For this card, I blended a background using Catherine Pooler’s Minted, In the Park, and Deck the Halls inks. I spritzed it with water and also flicked a bit of white paint on it.

While waiting for that to dry, I cut a panel of white cardstock for the ground. I used the Tiled Wall Stencil and Twilight ink to create little pavestones.

Next, I stamped my images from the Enjoy the Little Things and Cafe Critters stamp sets, colored them with Copic markers, and then cut them out using the coordinating dies.

Finally, I assembled my card using liquid glue and 3D foam squares.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today! Please feel free to use any of the affiliate links below to purchase these cuties! It won’t cost you anything, but it WILL help fund my crafting addiction! :). Xx, Amanda

Time For Tea Designs ENJOY THE LITTLE THINGS Clear Stamps

Time For Tea Designs ENJOY THE LITTLE THINGS Dies

Time For Tea Designs TILED WALL Stencil

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Heffy Doodle and Time for Tea Collaboration Blog Hop

February 26, 2022February 26, 2022 amandafitterer20 Comments

Welcome to the Heffy Doodle and Time for Tea Collaboration Blog Hop!
Design Team members from both companies are sharing inspiration using products from both companies!

I’m so excited to share this card I made with you! I absolutely adore both of these companies’ products! They work SO WELL together! Can you guess which products are from which company? Read on to see!

To create my super vibrant background, I am blending Sixteen Candles, Pixie Dust and Grape Crush through the Time for Tea Tiled Wall Stencil. Once that’s done, I am going to very gently go over the entire background with a blending brush that has leftover Sixteen Candles ink on it.

To create the forefront of my scene, I am using the leaves from the Heffy Doodle Tree-mendous Peekaboo Tree Die and blending Melon Ice and Lime Rickey onto my cutout. For the dirt hill, I am using the Heffy Doodle Slimline Scenery Dies and blending Sand Castle and Over Coffee ink onto it. I am then splattering some white acrylic paint mixed with water using a small paintbrush. I’ve also used the Silver Linings Border Dies to create some clouds for the top portion of my scene and have left them white.

Now I’m ready to stamp my little cuties! I am grabbing the Heffy Doodle Hello Squeakheart Stamp Set and the Time for Tea Cafe Critters Stamp Set. I’m coloring them with my Copic markers using purples, greens, and yellows.

I’ve cut out the word “ENJOY” using the Heffy Doodle Stitched Alphabetters Dies and used Melon Ice and Lime Rickey to color them. Once I’ve cut my stamped images out using the coordinating dies, I’m ready to start assembling my card! I’m using Heffy Doodle’s Deep Foam Tape and Glubert Glue. I’m also creating one last sentiment by stamping the word “SQUEAKHEART” from the Hello Squeakheart stamp set on black cardstock with Versamark watermark ink. Then, I’m applying white embossing powder to it and cutting the sentiment into a ribbon using my scissors.

And, voila! Don’t those little cuties look so cute?! 🙂

That’s it for me on this Hop! I hope you enjoyed my card and all the love I put into it!

GIVEAWAY INFO: To be entered to win the giveaway, all you need to do is comment at each stop along the Blog Hop!
Time for Tea will be giving away £25 and Heffy Doodle will be giving away £25 to their respective stores! Be sure to comment before 11:59 PM EST on Mar 2nd to be entered to win!

Each company will post their random winner on Mar 3rd at 10AM EST! Make sure to check the Heffy Doodle Blog and Time for Tea Blog to see if you’re a winner!

Blog Hop Lineup:

Amanda Fitterer (You are here)

Time for Tea Blog (GO HERE NEXT)

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Slimline Mischievous Kitties

February 11, 2022 amandafitterer2 Comments

The Catherine Pooler New At Home Collection Release is available for purchase!! I am in love with the Just Roll With It stamp set! Those little kitties are quite the mischievous little ones!! Plus, I just love potted plants! They’re so much fun to color!

You can shop the entire Just Roll With It Collection here. I used the Plant Stand Slimline Die for my background and blended Melon Ice and Garden Party. I created some cute little shelves for my kitties using white cardstock. I stamped my images from Just Roll With It Stamp Set and colored those cuties with Copic markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut them out. Finally, I used 3D foam squares to attach everything to the front of my card!

If you shop with my affiliate link, I can earn a little extra money at no extra cost to you. All you have to do is click here and start shopping or use the links in this post!

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

xx, Amanda

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Catherine Pooler – At Home Collection – Just Roll with It

February 10, 2022February 2, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

The Catherine Pooler New At Home Collection Release is available for purchase!!

I have another fun card to share using the Just Roll With It Collection. I used the Potted Patterned Paper, the Plant Stand Slimline Die, and the Just Roll With It stamp set to create this card!

If you shop with my affiliate link, I can earn a little extra money at no extra cost to you. All you have to do is click here and start shopping or use the links in this post!

xx, Amanda

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Catherine Pooler – At Home Collection – Just Roll with It

February 8, 2022February 2, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

The Catherine Pooler New At Home Collection Release is available for purchase tomorrow! Unless, of course, you’re a StampNation member… then you get to purchase TODAY! Eeek!!!!

If you shop with my affiliate link, I can earn a little extra money at no extra cost to you. All you have to do is click here and get shopping or use the links in this post!

I have another fun card to share using the Just Roll With It Collection.

To create this card, I started with the Slider Pop-up Dies from Heffy Doodle. I love using this die to create an easy interactive card! I cut the card front with the Potted Patterned Paper.

For the inner panel, I blended Bellini, Orange Twist, and Flame.

Next, I stamped my images from the Just Roll With It stamp set and colored them with Copic markers. Then, I die cut them with the coordinating dies. I stamped a sentiment on a piece of white cardstock and then rounded the corners.

I assembled the card using 3D foam tape. I attached my kitties and leaves with foam squares and liquid glue.

And that’s it for me today! Thanks so much for stopping by!

xx, Amanda

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Just Roll With It Slimline Card

February 5, 2022February 2, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

I have another card to share with you using the Catherine Pooler New At Home Collection Release?

To shop with my affiliate link and help me earn a little extra cash (at no cost to you) to buy more crafty goodies to share more projects with you, click here or use the links in this post!

Today, I’m making a card with my leftover piece from yesterday’s card. If you missed my post yesterday, you can see it here. I’m using the Just Roll With It Collection for this release!

I ran a slimline card front through my die cutting machine with the Plant Stand Slimline Die. I placed the die cut card front on top of another slimline card front. Then, I blended Limoncello, Glitz, Party Dress, Pucker Up and Flirty Fuschia inks onto both card fronts. This gives me 2 different card fronts to use!

Next, I stamped my kitty from the Just Roll With It stamp set and then colored her with Copic markers. I also stamped my sentiments on black cardstock nd then used white embossing powder on them. I used the Nested Stitched Heart Dies and then trimmed off one edge of the heart and propped it up with foam squares.

Thank you so much for hanging out with me today! I can’t wait to share more cards with you from this collection!

xx, Amanda

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Catherine Pooler – At Home Collection – Just Roll with It

February 4, 2022February 2, 2022 amandafitterer2 Comments

Who else is super excited about the Catherine Pooler New At Home Collection Release? Eeek!!!! SOOO many fun stamps and dies are being released!

To shop with my affiliate link and help me earn some money to buy more crafty goodies to share more projects with you, click here.

I will be showcasing the Just Roll With It Collection over the next few days!

Next, I stamped my images from the Just Roll With It stamp set and colored them with Copic markers. Then, I die cut them with the coordinating dies.

I created shaker elements by cutting some Circle Dies, adding some 3D foam tape, acetate, and Valencia sequins.

Thank you so much for hanging out with me today! I can’t wait to share more cards with you from this collection!

xx, Amanda

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Layered Ooh La La

January 20, 2022January 13, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

I am just loving this Global Adventure Pt. Deux Release! This shaker card features the Springtime in Paris Collection!

This card really showcases the Under the Eiffel Tower Patterned Paper and the Ooh La La Die! I used Flirty Fuchsia to color my die.

For my accents, I used the coordinating Paris Sequins and the Sweet Twist Twine.

–> If you want to use my affiliate link to shop the New Release, click here. Thank you for all your support!! All the links in this post are affiliate links. This helps me to get some extra crafty cash to buy more goodies to share more projects with you! It is SO appreciated! <–

Xx, Amanda

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Meet in Paris Shaker Card

January 18, 2022January 13, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

I am just loving this Global Adventure Pt. Deux Release! This shaker card features the Springtime in Paris Collection!

This card is besties with the card I made in this post where I cut out the heart using the Nested Stitched Heart Dies. I ink blended the NEW REFRESHED Minted ink and then spritzed with water. I, then, stamped the gorgeous Parisian Portico Background Stamp with the other newly refreshed ink – OH BOY!

I also stamped the Eiffel Tower from the new Dreaming of France Stamp Set and then cut it out with the coordinating dies. For my shaker, I used the coordinating Paris Sequins.

For my beautiful patterned background, I used the Under the Eiffel Tower Patterned Paper.

Xx, Amanda

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Ooh La La – C’est Magnifique!

January 14, 2022January 13, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

My card features the Springtime in Paris Collection!

To create my gorgeously ink blended background, I masked off the edges of my card with Heffy Doodle Memo Tape and then I used the NEW REFRESHED Sixteen Candles and Oh Boy! inks. I, then, spritzed the background with water.

I die cut the new Ooh Lala Die out of black cardstock.

I also stamped and colored images from the new Dreaming of France Stamp Set and the coordinating dies. For my finishing touch, I added some Paris Sequins and some Sweet Twist Twine.

Xx, Amanda

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Ooh Lala!

January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

Did you catch the release of the new Global Adventure Pt. Deux Release from Catherine Pooler?! Omgoodness! The cuteness! This collection is taking you around the world! You HAVE to check it out!

The first card I’m sharing with you features the Springtime in Paris Collection!

To create my heart, I used the Nested Stitched Heart Dies on white cardstock. I then ink blended the NEW REFRESHED Minted ink and then spritzed with water. Then, I stamped the gorgeous Parisian Portico Background Stamp with the other newly refreshed ink – OH BOY!

For my beautiful patterned background pieces, I used the Under the Eiffel Tower Patterned Paper.

I die cut the new Ooh Lala Die, and applied Flirty Fuschia to the entire die.

Stay tuned for even MORE cards with this New Release!

Xx, Amanda

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Catherine Pooler New Global Adventure Pt. Deux InstaHop and Giveaway

January 12, 2022January 5, 2022 amandafittererLeave a comment

INSTAHOP + GIVEAWAY
Today, the NEW 🌏 Global Adventure Collection Pt. Deux hits the CPD shop along with the three NEW 🌈 Refresh Inks !!! This is cause for a celebratory Insta Hop! Someone is going to WIN a $50 Gift Card to the CPD Shop 🎁!

Head to my Instagram account to see all the details and enter to win!

–> If you want to use my affiliate link to shop the New Release, click here. Thank you for all your support!! It is SO appreciated! <–

I’ve created this fun shaker card using the New Release items and the newly refreshed inks. My card features the Springtime in Paris Collection.

If you want to use my affiliate link to shop the New Release, click here. Thank you for all your support!! It is SO appreciated!