Celebrate Spring with Catherine Pooler Designs

 

Hi friends!   Today it's time to Celebrate Spring with Catherine Pooler Design's new release that is available NOW!

I've heard so much great feedback on this release.  Everyone is loving the new Hops & Peeps stamp set from the Egg-cellent Easter bundle.  This is packed full of fun stamps and dies to make some adorable Easter cards.

The Egg-cellent Bundle Includes

• Hops & Peeps Stamps & Dies
  
• Egg Hunt Dies
• Flower Power Background Stamp
• Mr. Rabbit's Garden Patterned Paper

Here are a few cards I made showcasing this bundle along with all of the Catherine Pooler Spa ink colors that coordinate with the Mr. Rabbit's Garden Patterned Paper pack:   Rose Petals, Clay Mask, Mandarin Spice, Shea Butter, Spruce and Tranquil. 

I used Copic markers to color in the bunny and chick images.  Did you know that Catherine Pooler Designs also carries a collection of Copic markers in the shop?

There are so many great ways to use the new 4 piece Egg-cellent Die set.   

My favorite stamp in the whole Hops & Peeps set is this little peep!  So cute and easy to color too so I can load up my cards with these chubby yellow faces.

I hope you have as much fun as I did with this fun new collection.  You can click on my links any time to view the Egg-cellent Bundle as well as the whole Celebrate Spring collection at Catherine Pooler Designs. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Lisa

 

Celebrate Spring Release sneek peek with Catherine Pooler Designs

Hi friends!   Can you believe it's March already?  The snow has melted here in Illinois and we're having some of our first 50 degree days of the year.  I see the tips of daffodils peeking through the soil already.  It's definitely putting me in the mood for some spring cleaning, spring decorating and of course some spring cards! 

This week Catherine Pooler is giving us a peek into her new Celebrate Spring Collection that will be in her shop for you next Wednesday, March 9th.  That will be plenty of time for you to play with bunnies, chicks and eggs for Easter cards.

There are some adorable items in the Egg-cellent Easter Bundle.  Check out this cute little bunny from the new Hops & Peeps stamp set, surrounded by sweet carrot print paper from Mr. Rabbit's Garden 6x6" paper pack.  

I am a huge fan of Catherine Pooler's Peeking Pets stamp set and instantly fell in love with the Hops & Peeps stamp set.  The bunny and chick are so cute and easy to color too!!

If you'd like to see more from this bundle, be sure to check out Catherine Pooler on instagram or visit  her latest live vidoes on her facebook and youtube pages.  

I'll also be back with more fun cards using the Celebrate Spring Release.  See you soon!

Lisa

We support Ukraine fundraiser.

UPDATE:  This set sold out in an hour and a half.  Thank you all so much!    Here's a note from Catherine Pooler on instagram . 

Hi friends, starting today Catherine Pooler Designs will donate all proceeds from the World Awaits stamp set to assist with humanitarian efforts in Ukraine thru Samaritan's Purse.  This beautiful stamp set is $20.  To thank you for your contribution, Catherine will also deduct up to $6.95 from your total to cover your shipping costs.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Our heart goes out to all of the people of Ukraine.

Lisa

The new At Home Release from Catherine Pooler Designs

 Hi guys!  Today is release day for the brand new At Home Collection over at

  Catherine Pooler Designs.   

This release has something for everyone, even some new Date Night Minis for all of you mini lovers out there!  

I wanted to stop in and show you a few more of the cards I made using my favorite products in this collection.  There are so many goodies to choose from but I am absolutely loving the Every Minute Bundle.

• Every Minute Stamps & Dies
  
• Moments in Time Sentiments Stamps & Dies
• Wallpaper Patterned Paper
  
• Sofia Sequins

Click on any of the links here to head on over to 

Catherine Pooler Designs to check out the new At Home Collection today!

Have a great day my friends!

 

At Home with Catherine Pooler.

Hi friends!    I just wanted to pop on today because I'm so excited for Catherine Pooler's new February At Home Collection  that will be released  next week.   Catherine posted a sneak peek up on her Youtube channel yesterday featuring new mini ink colors!   Today she did a facebook live showing off  the new Every Minute bundle that will be available next Wednesday, February 9th.   Be sure to check them out for some crafty fun!   I just love reveal week, don't you?  So many great videos and lives to watch!  They really get me motivated to make cards.  

Here's a little card I wanted to share using products from the Every Minute bundle.  One of my favorite items is this bright and fun 6"x6" Wallpaper paper pack that I used for the background.  

Stamps: Every Minute (Catherine Pooler Designs).

Ink:  Pucker Up, Serenade, Midnight (Catherine Pooler Designs).

Paper:  Wallpaper 6"x6" paper pack, Premium White Cardstock (Catherine Pooler Designs).

Accessories:  Every Minute Coordinating dies,  Nested Label Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs),  Action Wobblers.

This cute little clock is from the new Every Minute stamps set and has coordinating dies.  

 

I'll be back with more fun cards from this collection next week so I'll see you soon!  Have a great day!

When Crafting Takes a Backseat in Life.

Hi friends.   It's been a while.   Sometimes life throws you a curve ball and you just need to step back and deal with what's most important.  For me it was my mother.    Right around the time our country was closing down for Covid in 2020, my mom received the news that she was in the late stages of lung cancer.  She spent the whole year fighting cancer and I spent the whole year  trying to keep her safe from Covid.  It was a tough year for her and I wanted to be there for her as much as possible.  

Even though we knew what the outcome would be, it was devastating to our family when she lost her battle in January last year.    She died peacefully in her home under Hospice care.  Her loving husband and all of her children were by her side when she took her last breath.  

It has been a year since we lost her.  A long year of grief and reflection for me.  I tried hard to find my footing in my craftroom again.  I tried to pick up where I left off but my heart was just too heavy.  My crafty friends were patient and supportive.  Dear, sweet Catherine told me to take as much time as I needed and that she would welcome me back to her creative team whenever I was ready.  I am so lucky to have made such wonderful friends in the crafting community.  

In November I cleaned out my craftroom and reorganized, hoping for a fresh start.  Christmas cards were my first goal and I'm not going to lie, it was tough.  It was probably too big of a challenge to start with but I didn't pressure myself to make 50 or 60 like I usually do.  I took it one card at a time and soon I was really having fun with it.  It was exactly what I needed.  I really missed my cardmaking and creative outlet.  

It's been a long couple of years and I am so happy to say I'm back on Catherine Pooler's creative team and I hope to be back to blogging regularly too.   I really missed you guys!  Thanks for letting me share my "backseat" story.   I'm in the front seat now and ready to take the wheel.  And I know my mom is cheering me on.