Hi there everyone! Whew. How are you? Like truly, how are you? Things are weird right now, and I haven't left my house in a week. Not sure how to correctly process everything that's happening in the world so I'm just trying to stay positive and creative. I hope that whatever's going on with you – that you are good, and healthy. One good thing about being crafty is that we have a LOT of things to do when we're stuck at home, right? Silver linings and all that. I was supposed to go to a three day creative class/workshop this weekend and that just got postponed. Kinda bummed, not gonna lie. Me, hubs and Lucky are all doing okay. I have a very very cheery post for you today!
I am guest designing today for the brand new release from Catherine Pooler. The release is called Forever 13 and OMG it's all soooo adorable and FUN. Think roller skates, and rainbows, and fruit… Cheery things. Also, images of Lisa Frank go through my head with this collection. COLOR!! This is the third or fourth time I've guest designed for Catherine Pooler and I have to tell you I am always so impressed by the quality of everything. The patterned paper is THICK and gorgeous…luxe even. The stamps give a perfect impression right from the package. And don't get me started on those awesome ink pads. YUM. If you've never ordered from her store before – I'm gonna ask you to go over and take a peek. I think you'll like it.
I'm sharing a card and some pretty rosettes I made with the Fresh and Fruity paper pad and the Sweet Life stamps and dies. Let's get started! This finished card is an A2 white card base. I covered the front of it with polka dot paper flush with the card base. I used stitched die for this layer. Next I used the pretty pink lemons paper and then a tag…That's the base for my stamping.
I stamped and die cut those juicy lemons and the leaves and set them aside. I inked the sentiment directly onto the tag. I love black against all that bold color.
I used some green sequins from the new sequin collection. The tag is attached to the card with foam tape for dimension…
At the top I put some twine and a clothespin from my stash. EEK. So delightful. The stamp set is kinda mod and 70's and I'm loving it.
Here's a peek at the collection!
So I wanted to make another project, and I really wanted to use all that pretty paper, so I decided to make some rosettes! This is a cool and fun thing to make! I have a little basket in my craft room with rosettes in it. I will grab one to tie onto a gift bag or present just to jazz it up. I like to use kraft wrapping paper and then embellish with ribbons and rosettes and things. Kinda my vibe. You can get a pretty gift box and put a gift card in it, put a rosette on top and voila – pretty gift all ready!! I'm crushing on the strawberry stamp – it's my favorite from the stamp set.
Super easy to make a rosette! I cut 2 strips of paper 1.5 inches x 6 inches. Then I used my Scor-pal and scored every 1/4 inch. Then you just fold then like an accordion and glue them together. I like to use my little cordless hot glue gun so it's quick. After the rosettes were made, I used circle dies to layer papers to the look I wanted. Then they were topped off with fruits and sequins.
I added some paper banners to each rosette – just quickly cut them by hand. Then I added twine and gemstones… I used one of the pretty accent stamps to add light pink scallops under the berries.
The entire new collection is available now for shopping! Have fun! It's time to stamp in color for Spring and Summer. And I'm totally ready.
Thank you for coming by today! So good to see you! Are you crafting more right now? What are you working on?? I'll be back on Friday with a card I made for the new release from PPP and then next week is The Greetery new release. Lots of fun things coming up!! Until then, please take good care. XOXO
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4 responses to “Guest Designing with Catherine Pooler! Fresh & Fruity! Introducing the Forever 13 Collection!”
We’re staying home in San Diego, and we’re not getting any warm, sunny San Diego weather, so your post has hugely brightened my life today! I’ve already followed your link to Ellen’s shop so I can make some rosettes too. I’m looking forward to all your colorful creativity in the coming week!
We’re staying home in Colorado and I’ve been making Easter cards. Your cards are really beautiful, I love the pretty colors and bright happy patterns. The coloring on the fruit makes the images just pop. Thanks for sharing and stay well.
Thanks Wanda for the lovely color inspiration! At home full time here and reality of how long this will go is sinking in now. I am going to set some project goals for crafting along with home projects!
I love those rosettes! They would be darling on gifts or banners! You always have the best ideas! Take good care!
Glad to hear from you… things seem to be worrisome! I have been making lots of those darling purses from that sweet little for from Concord. Already done with my Easter cards, thanks to The Greetery Jubilee set. It’s funny how your mind can play tricks on you. All of our newscasts keep referring to 70 being elderly! OMG, that’s me…So here in Michigan it is gray but we might get to 59 degrees for one day. Glad to get a heads up on Catherine Pooler inks and I was cheered by your wonderful card and those rosettes, ooh la la. Stay healthy!