Monthly Archives: May 2014

May 15

CAS(E) this Sketch guest!

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Hi there, it’s my second post for today! Click HERE for the CASE Study card, thanks!

I have a pleasure to be guesting at the CAS(E) this Sketch challenge blog today, for a great new sketch.

I took it quite literally, down to the hexagon frame which I cut and embossed with two sizes of the Hexagons Nestabilities, and adhered on top of the window cut with the Penny Black Interlocking Creative die. For the focal point, I stamped and fussy cut WPlus9 Spring Blooms, and the sentiment is a combined WPlus9 Hand Lettered Hello die and Hand Lettered Hello stamp. I finished the card with some Pretty Pink Posh 4mm Sparkling Clear sequins.

I hope you’ll come play along!! >>CLICKY<<



In other news:

A new challenge has launched at StampNation, this week we’re asking you to try your hand at OLC’s (one-layer cards)! Here’s a peek of my DT contribution…

Are you a member yet?
Only 6 hours left of early bird pricing for the Cards For Him class! StampNation Members have been busy and sharing their own projects on SN! 14 more projects to inspire you - check it out!

Have you seen the video tour of the classroom? http://catherinepooler.com/qfuo
Click here to set up payment and get right in now!

StampNation Members - don’t forget about your 50% off coupon: https://www.thestampnation.com/forums/showthread.php?4880-Cards-For-Him-is-open!

May 15

CASE Study Challenge #191

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Hi there! Today’s CASE Study challenge is special, because we launch it with a couple more new Teamies who I’m very proud of and happy introducing! We also enjoy a new inspiration piece from Wida, below. What’s not to love?!

I took inspiration from the white-on-white elements, die cutting, pop of colour and vellum. I cut the background with Hero Arts Triangle Background and left some triangle pieces inside. I cut the PTI tag from vellum and layered an old firm favourite, a stamped Hero Arts Hydrangea on top. I stamped the image in light grey ink and coloured using aqua brush and Twinkling H2O’s.

I finished the card with a natural twine bow, a die cut sentiment from Studio Calico and Flat Matte Silver sequins from Neat & Tangled.

I’m joining the Hero Arts sketch contest again, with sketch #2.

Check out the blogs below for the Design Team’s takes on the challenge, or visit CASE Study for the full reveal.

Wida Miller - May Muse
Amy Wanford (Aimes)
Anika Lerche
Anja Curvers
Anna Kossakovskaya (Umichka)
Gayatri Murali (joining us from the next challenge)
Jill Foster (joining us from the next challenge)
Jeanne Jachna
Julia Stainton
Michelle Williams
Silke Ledlow
Tasnim Ahmed


May 13

Altenew feature

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ETA: Shoot! I scheduled this post for one day earlier than I should. The post on the Altenew blog will launch at 9am EST on the 14th. Stay tuned!

Hello, I’m on the Altenew blog again today! I’m sharing a few fun one-layer cards with matching envelopes, here’s a peek:

CHECK THEM OUT HERE!

I also have a bonus project here on the blog, a bit more of my usual style… a card featuring Altenew Magnolias for Her. I paper pieced them with a subtle gradient My Mind’s Eye patterned paper and added dimension by layering a smaller fussy cut piece over the other. I also accented the veins with glitter glue.

I covered the Neenah Natural White card front with another MME paper and made a layer of Simon Says Stamp Woodgrain cardstock, which I covered with spray ink splats and wood veneer Tiny Stars from Studio Calico.

Thanks for looking, see you tomorrow for another Guest Designer post, this time for a challenge blog :)


May 12

Penny Black / StampNation feature

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As I mentioned in the previous post, I’m back with more Penny Black today! Actually the action is taking place in the Penny Black blog, where I’m sharing the card below along with the list of supplies and details.

That post opens a week-long partnership feature on the PB blog, where the StampNation Dream Team along with our Guest Designer Virginia Lu share a card daily, made with Penny Black product and following this week’s inspiration challenge on StampNation, which is sponsored by Penny Black as well.

There are prizes to be won by participants on both ends!
One lucky StampNation challenge participant will get to choose THREE products from the new Penny Black catalog, and Penny Black peeps are giving away 2 one-month subscriptions to StampNation!

Click here to see my post on the Penny Black blog and comment to win!

Click here to join StampNation or learn more about membership benefits!

May 08

StampNation teams up with Penny Black!

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This weeks challenge at StampNation is being sponsored by Penny Black! We have a beautiful inspiration photo to be inspired by and as you can see in the collage below, we were VERY inspired. The Penny Black designers have also joined us and made cards using our photo inspiration.


I had a ton of fun playing with the Penny Black products. Here’s a peek at my card for the SN challenge.


One more card of mine, using both the inspiration and Penny Black product, will be featured on Monday on the Penny Black blog (with more from SN Dream Team and Guests, coming in the following days!!), so watch this space for another sneak peek here.
I bet you are dying to get your hands on some of these fabulous products! One lucky StampNation challenge participant will get to choose THREE products from the new Penny Black catalog! Woohoo!!

Are you a member yet?
May 08

CASE Study Challenge #190

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Hi, friends! I’m running late today so let’s get down to business. This week at CASE Study we have another gorgeous inspiration piece from Wida Miller. Love the grey and yellow combo!

I took the colours, clean lines and die cutting for my inspiration. I used the brand new Birds & Branches Frame die from WPlus9, cut it in PTI Smokey Shadow and backed with True Black. I also die cut some flowers and the birds from the same die set and added the sentiment from the retired (still love it!) Filigreed Frames WPlus9 stamp set, which I stamped with PTI Vintage Cream ink.

Check out the blogs below for the Design Team’s takes on the challenge, or visit CASE Study for the full reveal. It’s the last challenge with our ranks thinned down so much, we’ll introduce our new DT Members this coming Sunday so stay tuned for the announcement on the CASE Study blog!

Wida Miller - May Muse
Anna Kossakovskaya - May Guest Designer
Amy Wanford
Jeanne Jachna
Silke Ledlow
Tasnim Ahmed


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