Jeni

Hi, ever wondered why Catherine Pooler calls her stamping blocks “The Perfect Blocks”?  It’s simple really, they are perfect.       Acrylic Blocks There are a lot of different acrylic blocks and I’ve used lots of different brands in the 16 years I’ve been crafting.  Some had grid lines, some didn’t. Some had wavy edges or finger grip curves, some didn’t.       They all seemed pretty much the same.  Until The Perfect Stamping Blocks came around. The … Read More

Handmade Watercolour Paints I am so excited to introduce our own handmade paints! I have wanted my own watercolour paint sets for years, and after months of testing and recipe changes, I am 100% happy and confident that these paints are ready to be introduced to you.  Although there is only one set so far, there are plenty more being planned. Astrological Watercolour tin is a set of 6 colour shifting paints to add some extra ‘ooh’ and ‘wow’ to … Read More

Shaker cards are a favourite of mine to make for birthday cards, and slimline card sizes mean I get to use more sequins! I mix a lot of Catherine Pooler stamps and dies to make this special card.  Click on any underlined word to find the products I use to make this card in the shop.   Happy Birthday Slimline Card 3.5×8.5″ Premium White Card   Happy Birthday Many Ways stamp set Flight of the Dragonflies stamp and coordinating die … Read More

Have I mentioned how much I love this tree stamp from Wrapped and Ready stamp set by Catherine Pooler? Today, I have three cards that feature a die cut window aperture for a quick and easy Christmas card. The video tutorial shows the process for the purple card, with the written tutorials for the 2 other cards below. I use this tree stamp to make this glitter card and gift tag, and this Spa coloured Christmas card.  All three cards … Read More

Hi, I’m popping in on a Sunday with some Christmas card inspiration. For today’s tutorial, I reach for the Spa collection of inks – Sea Glass and Bay Breeze. The Wrapped and Ready stamp set contains my favourite Christmas tree stamp and I use it to hide a message on this Christmas card. I also make matching gift tag with the same stamp set and same tag die set. And because it’s Christmas, I add glitter heat embossed baubles to … Read More

Hi, have you seen the latest (and last for 2021) release by Catherine Pooler? I love the dragonflies in Flight of the Dragonflies stamp set and have so many card ideas.  Today’s card is a clean and simple card which I don’t do that often.  I find I always want to add more and more and it goes away from the CAS card feel. Watch the video tutorial below, or over at YouTube. As always the products are linked within … Read More

  Hi, I don’t do a lot of heat embossing but we recently added WOW! embossing powders to the shop, and I think it’s time I start using embossing powders more often.  It’s also Christmas soon, and seems like a good time to try the Deck The Halls embossing powder.  I absolutely love this tree from Wrapped and Ready stamp set and use four in total for today’s tutorial.  The Copic markers I use are listed at the bottom of … Read More

Hi, the weather is definitely getting colder which always makes me want to get out my Christmas card making goodies. For this card tutorial, I use the Tree-mendous stamp set with the new Luxe ink colours for some quick and easy to mass produce Christmas cards perfect for children.  I also think this is a great way to involve children in card making (possibly not the heat embossing, but the ink blending and painting would be fun and easy for … Read More

Hi, I love finding ways to stretch my stash and get more use from my stamp sets hence in today’s tutorial, I use a non Christmas floral stamp set by Trinity Stamps to make a Christmas card. I team Catherine Pooler inks with sparkly embossing powder for coloured heat embossing. Watch the Video tutorial below, then head to the shop for these products. If the video does not display, please click here to watch on our YouTube channel. Like this video? Please … Read More

Hi, can you believe it’s already November? I still need to make a few more Christmas cards (quite a few actually) and I’m speeding up the process as much as possible.  This quick clean and simple card uses Martini, Uptown and Dress Blues from the Luxe collection, and the cute twig tree from Wrapped and Ready stamp set.   There is a quick Reel on Instagram for this card, and a written tutorial below. Head to the shop for these … Read More