Friday, June 21, 2019

Hello Mini Cover Plate!

Hi friends!  It's Friday and I'm winding down the week with another card made with that awesome new

This is a two layer die set that cuts a solid layer and then the  Hello word layer.  You can use them together or separately on the front of your card.  You can embellish around it or simply use it on it's own for a beautiful clean and simple look.    The letters alone can also be added to a card or would work great as an inlay.  So many possibilities with this one die set!



For my card today I decided to layer it up!  I cut the Hello layer twice, once in white and then out of a beautiful plaid pattern from Catherine Pooler's Sum-Sum Summertime 6x6" paper pack.   I ink blended the white layer with some of Catherine's Melon Ice ink.  I cut the solid layer die from the dark gray Smoke Cardstock, then I adhered them all together.  By offsetting the Melon Ice layer I was able to create a shadow affect.  Tilting the hello layers over the gray made it a little whimsical and fun.




I added one more layer in white, underneath the Hello layer using a die from Catherine Pooler's new Sprinkles Mini Cover Plate die set.  I love the pierced dot edging on that die and I think it frames the Hello beautifully.   I chose a coordinating pattern of Melon Ice colored music notes from the Sum-Sum Summertime paper pack and cut a Nested Labels die from it.  I then added a piece of that diecut to each end. 


I finished this card up by wrapping it up in a natural twine bow and added some sparkle with some sequins from Catherine Pooler's beautiful new Charleston Mix.



For more fun projects using this die, join us on 
 I'm hopping with a bunch of other designers and we're showcasing all of Catherine's new June release products.  There's also a giveaway so check it out in my post below!  Have fun and have an awesome weekend!


Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Catherine Pooler Design's Hello Sunshine Release Blog Hop


Hello and welcome!  Today I'm over the top excited to share with you the brand new release by Catherine Pooler Designs.  Thanks for hopping along with us to celebrate the beginning of summer with the fabulous new 



Everyone who knows me knows that popsicles are my all time favorite treat!  That's why I was jumping for joy when I saw all of the goodies in the


This bundle is packed full of stamps, dies, designer paper and a gorgeous sequin mix!



Check out these cards I made with this yummy bundle of fun!

For my first card, I used a blender pen and a whole array of colors from the Catherine Pooler Design's ink collection.   I don't think I've ever had as much fun coloring as I did with this
 I Scream You Scream stamp set.  I just wanted to play with every image!



I love to add shadows and texture with blender pens.


Bomb pops!!  Yes!  I have loved those red white and blue treats since I was a little girl.  Melon Ice paper and sequins...cold.....as...ice!!!


I love popsicles but when it comes to ice cream I want it all.  I want the cone, the sprinkles and a big cherry on top!   I made this card using the 3 Scoops Stamp and Die set.



I used the new Sprinkles Mini Cover Plate die to cut out some little sprinkles for this cool treat.



Now it's time for some


This bundle is loaded with fun, whimsical sentiments and images that celebrate our love for the sun!



My first card features the awesome Hello Mini Cover Plate die.  This two piece die set is great for layering like I did here.   I thought it would be fun to create a pool scene by lining this card with a rainbow of colorful flip flops from the 




I like to create thick chipboard pieces for dimension by cutting underlayers from 140 lb watercolor cardstock and gluing them to the back of my diecuts.


While some of us are poolside, the rest of us are heading to the beach!   Either way we all know.....Sunscreen Required!!  

I stamped these adorable little polka dot bikinis using a tone on tone technique.  Stamping the polka dot layer the same color as the bottom layer works great!  Don't forget your shovel and shades!



Popping these sweet little images up with foam tape really helps to make them the focal point on this clean and simple card.

Well, I hope you had a great time soaking up some Sunshine with me today.   It's time to dry off, slip on those flip flops and head on over to the next stop on the hop:  Ashlee!

But before you leave...…..

There's a $25 gift card up for grabs and the more you comment, the more chances you'll have to win.  Winners will be announced on Catherine's Blog on July 1st.   Good Luck!!









Have a beautiful day!