encouragement

  Hi, today I am comparing Brutus Monroe Aqua Pigments with Catherine Pooler premium refills for a faux dip dye effect on watercolour card.  I turn the backgrounds into finished cards with the Mountain of Thanks stamp and coordinating dies by Catherine Pooler and some black heat embossing.   Watch the video tutorial here on the blog and scroll to the bottom for the product list. Like this video? Please give it a big thumbs up (you can do this … Read More

Hi, I have three clean and simple monotone rainbow cards featuring the Shine Your Light stamp set by Catherine Pooler Designs. No YouTube tutorial today as I felt there wasn’t much of a technique or need for a long (3-5min) video but I do have a short video on IGTV and Facebook. Milly hasn’t been well lately, so I’ve been spending a bit more time sitting and chilling with her. She is better now but still has an off day … Read More

Hi, I’m back with three slimline cards using the Sending Love layering stamp set and You Can Change The World sentiment stamp set by Pinkfresh Studios, and Post This slimline die by Catherine Pooler.  I mix Spring Fling inks and Date Night inks by Catherine Pooler to give a warm Spring feel to these cards. Watch the video tutorial below (or over on YouTube) and read on for the written tutorial. Find all the stamps, inks and cards I use … Read More

How cute is this giraffe? There is not a better animal for a slimline card. The Tall Tales stamp set by Trinity Stamps is perfect to encourage young readers. I made a “Good Luck/Well Done” card.  The video tutorial is below, and here on YouTube. The colouring is all with Catherine Pooler inks. I find myself reaching for the Paradise Found colours whenever the weather starts getting cold.  The colours I use from the Paradise Found collection are Mandarin Spice, … Read More

I love the Pop-Out Hexagon stamp by Pinkfresh Studios and have another two cards using this stamp. I’ve teamed up the Hexagon stamp with the Take Pride stamp set and ink colours from the Spa collection by Catherine Pooler Designs. The video tutorial showing the full process of both cards is up on YouTube here. Pop-Out Background First I pop out all the inside hexagon stamps to be able to use the frame. There are different patterns and sentiments on … Read More

Hi, it’s Jeni with a card tutorial. I was working on a “Use All The Stamps” video tutorial with the Dream Big stamp set by Catherine Pooler – well I  thought I was but I wasn’t actually recording.  But because the stamping is all in a straight line (I used an acrylic block), I decided to share this card with you in a blog post and as a reminder for you not to give up! Stamping Using a small stamp, I … Read More

Hi, I have another quick card and video tutorial to share using the Zest Bouquet stamp set. I am trying to share more videos and blogs during this time. If you are self isolating then I want to provide some more inspiration for you.  We also have a 10% sale off all items in the shop to help you be able to get new supplies and combat any anxiety you may have. Crafting is proven to relax you and can … Read More

Hi, it’s Janet with two cards using the new Stamp of Approval Adoring You collection. This is the latest SOA collection for January and it is amazing. There is a limited amount of the boxes and add on dies in stock.  In the collection are four clear stamps, one red rubber stamp and one die. The latest Stamp Of Approval collection is called Adoring You, but it’s not too Valentine themed and can be used for many different occasions -from birthdays … Read More