Spring Wees Birthday Magic 🌸🧚‍♀️ ~ Sweet November Stamps

Today I’m sharing a sweet and whimsical birthday card featuring the absolutely adorable Spring Wees clear stamp set from Sweet November Stamps. These little fairies are just too cute, and I had so much fun bringing them to life in a soft, dreamy spring scene.

To create the background, I used my Copic markers with an air-brushing technique, blending fresh spring greens to give the scene a gentle glow. It adds such a soft and magical feel and really helps the images pop without overpowering them.

All of the images were colored with Copic markers, keeping the palette light, cheerful, and playful—perfect for a springtime birthday card. I love how the Wees look like they’re relaxing in the grass, enjoying a peaceful afternoon surrounded by flowers and sunshine.

For the sentiment, I used a greeting from the Fairwee Happy Birthday clear stamp set. It pairs perfectly with the Spring Wees and ties the whole card together for a fun and whimsical birthday design.

This card was such a joy to make, and it’s a great reminder of how magical spring crafting can be. Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope this card inspires you to pull out your Copics and create a little fairy magic of your own!

Have a great weekend all!

~ Ally ~ 

Sweet November Stamps ~ Scrappy & Sulky in Love

This card had me smiling the entire time I was creating it—and honestly, that’s exactly what the new Scrappy and Sulky Valentine digital release from Sweet November Stamps is all about.

As Amy perfectly described it, this release leans a little more tongue-in-cheek, featuring the hilarious dynamic of a grumpy cat paired with his wildly enthusiastic puppy sidekick. The three scenes—Heart Attack, Kisses, and Snuggle Time—each tell their own mini story, and I couldn’t resist showcasing more than one of them on a single card.

I designed this card like a set of postage-style panels, letting each scene shine on its own while still feeling cohesive as a whole. The puppy’s over-the-top affection paired with the cat’s less-than-impressed reactions cracks me up every time I look at it. Whether it’s surprise kisses, forced snuggles, or an explosion of love, these images are guaranteed to bring a smile to whoever receives your card.

All of the images were colored with Copic markers, keeping the focus on the expressive faces and playful body language. I added a soft glow around each scene to help them pop against the clean white background, and finished everything off with a bold purple frame for a fun Valentine-ready touch.

The simple sentiment, “love you friend!”, felt like the perfect fit—sweet, casual, and ideal for celebrating friendships (especially the kind that lovingly tolerate a little chaos).

If you’re looking for Valentine images that are cute, funny, and full of personality, the Scrappy and Sulky Valentine digital stamps are an absolute must-have. They’re perfect for friendship cards, lighthearted love notes, and anyone who appreciates humor with their hearts.

~ Ally ~

Party Colors Perfection ✨ | Catherine Pooler Designs

Today is the day and I am SO excited to finally share this bright and happy card featuring all of the brand new Party Colors of Catherine Pooler Designs Colored Cardstock! 🎉💖

If you love color as much as I do, this release is going to make your crafty heart very happy. Catherine Pooler Designs is officially kicking off a Year of Color, and it starts with this incredible lineup of 34 gorgeous cardstock colors inspired by the Party, Spa, and Neutral ink palettes.

For today’s card, I challenged myself to use every single Party color—and wow, what a rainbow moment! 🌈

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Simple Design, Big Impact

To create this card, I kept the design intentionally clean and graphic so the cardstock colors could really shine.

I used the brand new Simple Strip Die to quickly cut perfectly sized strips of cardstock. This die makes it so easy to create modern backgrounds without all the measuring and trimming—just run it through your die-cut machine and you’re good to go!

I adhered the strips at a slight angle for extra visual interest, alternating all of the Party colors to create a bold, woven-style background.

For the sentiment, I added a crisp white “thanks” die cut from the new Scripted Sentiment Dies. I love how the soft script contrasts against the bright, playful background while keeping the card versatile for so many occasions.

That’s it—no extra layers, no fuss. Just color, texture, and a whole lot of happy. 💕

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About the New Colored Cardstock

The new Catherine Pooler Designs Colored Cardstock is:

• Smooth and vibrant, 100lb cardstock

• Perfect for die cutting, layering, and card bases

• Coordinated beautifully with CP inks

You’ll find cardstock colors available in:

• Party Colors

• Spa Colors

• Neutral Colors

Some colors are available in bundles of multiple colors, while a few special shades are individual-only colors, including:
Samba, Juniper Mist, Hoodie, Glam, and Cranberry Fizz.

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Shop the Release ✨

All of the new products—Colored Cardstock, Simple Strip Die, and Scripted Sentiment Dies—are available NOW in the Catherine Pooler Designs shop!

👉 Shop here: https://shop.catherinepooler.com?aff=49

Trust me… you’re going to want these cardstock colors in your stash. This is just the beginning of an incredibly colorful year, and I can’t wait to see what everyone creates!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and happy crafting! 💖

~ Ally ~

Hello Color! 🎉 | Catherine Pooler Designs

Cardmaking is officially getting a whole lot more colorful! Today I’m sharing a bright and happy card created with the brand new Colored Cardstock from Catherine Pooler Designs—and I couldn’t be more excited about this release.

Catherine Pooler Designs is kicking off a Year of Color, and this new cardstock line is designed to make creating easier than ever. The Colored Cardstock is perfectly coordinated to CP’s ink families and is available in Party, Spa, and Neutral color palettes. Even better, some of these colors are available in convenient collection bundles, making it simple to build your stash all at once.

For my card, I chose to play with the Party colors—bold, cheerful, and full of personality. I used Catching Rays, Rockin' Red, Party Dress, Sixteen Candles, Aquatini and Martini cardstocks. I used the Simple Strip Die to cut clean, even strips of cardstock, layering them into a rainbow circle for instant impact with very little effort. This die makes quick work of backgrounds and is perfect for showcasing color combinations.

To dress things up, I added a flower and leaves cut from the Petals & Paisley Die set. I love the stitched details—they add just the right amount of texture while still keeping the design clean and modern. For the finishing touch, I used the Scripted Sentiments Die to cut a crisp white “hello,” popping it up slightly so it stands out against all that gorgeous color.

This card came together so quickly, and the results really let the cardstock shine—no ink blending required! If you love easy color-forward designs, this new cardstock line is going to be a staple in your craft room.

✨ Ordering Info

• StampNation Members: You can order TODAY at noon EST

• Everyone Else: The collection goes live TOMORROW

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I can’t wait to share more colorful inspiration with you as the Year of Color continues!

Happy crafting,
~ Ally ~ 💛