Happy Halloween...better late than never!

 

I created these fun ATC cards for a swap with friends using the adorable Big and Bold Jack-O-Lantern from Colorado Craft Company!  The entire thing was watercolored with Catherine Pooler Inks.  I also added some white stars with Dr. Ph Martin's bleed proof white.  The sentiment was white embossed on black paper.

Boughs of Holly from Sweet November Stamps

 

I'm sharing my last cutie with you for today!!! I love this little sweetie and colored her in Copics.  Don't forget all the new digitals can be found at Sweet November Stamps.

The holly leaf is from Colorado Craft and was watercolored with Catherine Pooler Inks!

New Clear Stamp Release at Sweet November Stamps - Meet Hello-ween Witch Wees!

 

Hi ya everyone!  Today is a NEW clear release day from Sweet November Stamps and I'm so excited!  The two new stamp sets are just too cute.  This set is called Witch Wees a Little Hello-ween.

I colored these cuties in Copics and then watercolor a background and used the adorable Hello Bluebird die.  Make sure to check out both new clear stamp sets and Amy will be live coloring today at 11am PST and 3pm PST!

Hugs and Pears with Colorado Craft Company

 

Hi ya everyone!  If you know me at all, you know I'm a sucker for fruit stamps and while I don't post all the cards I make with fruit stamps, I do love them.  I couldn't resist the new Big and Bold stamps from Colorado Craft Company.  I used the Hugs and Pears stamp set that you can find HERE.

You also know that I adore my Catherine Pooler inks to watercolor with.  I used a number of gorgeous colors for this card, including: Eucalyptus, Green Tea, Spruce, Shea Butter, Polished, Sand Castle, Over Coffee, Icing on the Cake, Black Jack, Twilight and It's a Boy.  I used the fabulous Fabriano 140lb paper with my Silver Brush watercolor brushes.

Catherine Pooler and Colorado Crafts Company Blog Hop

 

Hi ya everyone and welcome to the Catherine Pooler and Colorado Craft Company blog hop!  We are so excited to have everyone join us for this event and hope you will hit up each blog for inspiration.  There will be two $30 gift certificates, one from Colorado Craft Company and one from Catherine Pooler Designs.  

Make sure to comment on each blog as one random comment winner will be chosen to win a $30 gift certificate.

Today I've created two cards for you using Catherine Pooler Inks for a watercolor look.  For the first card I've used the beautiful Lovely Legs Autumn Season stamp set and used the Catherine Pooler Paradise Found ink colors to watercolor the entire scene.  I've also paired it with the beautiful Fall Pick-n-Mix paper pack and the Just Thanks sentiment Die.  

I also added some beautiful embellishment with the fancy Mystic Sequins from Catherine Pooler.  I used Acquarelle watercolor paper.

For the next card I created a fun Wizard of Oz inspired creation using the new stamp set from Colorado Crafty Company called Ruby Slippers which is part of their BIG and BOLD collection.  The sentiments in this stamp set are just fabulous and it was so fun to watercolor those shoes!

Again, I used Catherine Pooler inks to watercolor the entire scene.  To finish this card off, I added Wanderlust sparkle to the shoes for a very sparkly slipper.  I also added Catherine Pooler sequins in Crater Lake and Aspen to the want tip to look like Glenda's beautiful wand.  

Now, make sure to head to everyone's blog to say hello!  You will be blown away by the gorgeous creations from everyone.  Amber is up next on the blog list below:

Angelica

Erin

Bibi

Karen

Emily

Verity

Jennifer

Daniel

Melissa - You are here!

Amber

Nanette

Mansi

Jo

Adrienne

New Fall Pick-n-Mix release from Catherine Pooler AVAILABLE NOW!

 

Hi ya everyone!  Today is the day!!!!  You can purchase the brand new fall collection at Catherine Pooler called Pick-n-Mix!  There are gorgeous papers:

Don't forget the awesome Cobweb Mini Cover plate too!

I made today's card with the Bushels of Love that matches perfectly with the Old Oak Tree Red Rubber Stamp.  This scene I watercolored with the Catherine Pooler inks!

Make sure to check out all the products HERE!

Flying High Friends with MFT Stamps

I fell in love with the new stamps from MFT that come in their card kit for this month.  I didn't buy the kit because I have so many of their papers already, but I did buy the stamps and dies!  The stamps are called Sky High Friends and Best Adventure Bears.

All the images were colored with Zigs and the backgrounds were colored with Catherine Pooler inks.  First I watercolored then ink blended.

I also created one of these beauties in a Facebook Live right HERE.  

https://www.facebook.com/MelissaMade2/videos/215725103121667

Peachy Keen with Catherine Pooler Designs

Hi ya everyone!  I had a lot of fun creating these watercolor peaches using the Catherine Pooler stamps from the June Club Sursee.  The good news is these are actually available at Catherine Pooler now even if you aren't a Club Sursee member.  You can find them here:  https://shop.catherinepooler.com/collections/club-sursee?aff=103

The top card was created on Arche's Hot Press watercolor paper while the bottom was done on Cold Press.  Do you have a favorite?  I loved them both.

Missing You with Catherine Pooler, Sweet November and a Facebook Live

Hi ya everyone!  I am finally getting around to sharing a card I made during a Saturday Night Live on Facebook.  We had a good time making this card, but I will say, it's a bit different from what I did in my Live.  I taught a watercolor background technique for the lanterns and honestly, I didn't like the results during my Live.  Therefore, I changed things up a bit.  If you have watched the LIVE, I'd like to give a small tip to get better results:  make sure your yellows are smaller in size than I show in my Live and make sure the color is separated.  It creates a much more life like lantern glow.

Don't forget, I used the beautiful new Catherine Pooler stamp set called 4-Ever and Old Oak Tree rubber background stamp to create the scene!  I also used the sweet little Snowbeary from Sweet November Stamps to finish this scene!

Oh Snap with Catherine Pooler Designs!

Hi ya everyone!  I did a bit of watercoloring with Catherine Pooler Ink refills on this fun card I created for my daughter who loves photography.  I stamped the little cameras in black ink and then used ink refills in a number of fun Catherine Pooler inks, including Royal Treatment, Grape Crush, Aquatini, Shea Butter, Samba and a blue that I just can't remember!

I also painted the background panel with CP inks refills for a fun watercolor background.  I than added sequins from the fun Soda Springs Sequins Mix from CP.  I love the little added stars that worked great with the flash from the camera.  I also added some shimmer irResistible Pico Embellisher from Imagine over the camera lens.

Products Used:
Catherine Pooler Ink Refill:  Royal Treatment, Grape Crush, Aquatini, Shea Butter, Samba and a blue
Catherine Pooler Stamp Set:  Oh Snap!
Catherine Pooler Sequins:  Soda Springs
Catherine Pooler Card Base
Trinity Stamps Die: 4 Bar Card Builder
Versafine Clair: Nocturne
Bristol Smooth Paper - Strathmore
4 round paint brush
Gemini Jr.
paper trimmer

On My Mind with Stampnation and Catherine Pooler

Hi ya everyone!  I created this card for a class my sister and I are teaching at Stampnation.  Stampnation is a fabulous crafty group that you pay for $10 a month (SO cheap).  You can find all sorts of techniques and fun when you join.  Also, you aren't limited to only Catherine Pooler products.  This group is for any crafter!  You can share all your favorite company projects!!! 

In today's card I used a little fun watercolor technique with my favorite Catherine Pooler Inks and a beautiful stamp set called Fresh Cut Flowers and dies.  I also used a sentiment from the GORGEOUS set called Fluttering Friends.  If you'd like to learn how I created this card, head to Stampnation and JOIN today!

Bubble Over with Fun and Sweet November Stamps

Hi ya everyone!  I made a fun and simple shaker card using the new mermaids from Sweet November Stamps.  I watercolored the whole scene, including those cute little mermaids with Catherine Pooler inks.  My watercoloring still needs work and I am practicing.  I find myself reaching for my Copics when I really want to show off my skills.  However, watercolor is difficult and requires much patience. 

Make sure to check out the Sweet November Stamps new CLEAR stamps!  You will love the adorable Mermees (not shown) and the Merwees that I used above!

Hello Sweet Friend with Catherine Pooler Designs

Hi ya everyone!  Today I'm sharing a card I made during a Facebook Live using Catherine Pooler Designs Products.  This gorgeous large rubber stamp is called Rizzo Background and it also has coordinating dies.  The dies are amazing because they cut specific layers of the Rizzo Mandala.  I also used Color Bursts featuring Catherine Pooler colors and the Wavy Coverplate.  The sentiment is from Fluttering Friends from Catherine Pooler. 

You can watch the full live video here:
https://www.facebook.com/MelissaMade2/videos/576960689690102/

Hello Hummingbird with Paperie Ink

NEW COMPANY ALERT!!!  Have you guys checked out the new to me company called Paperie Ink?  OH MY WORD.  I'm in love with their adorable little cuties.  I just received a large package filled with them because honestly, I couldn't resist.  They are adorable.  For this card I used the new set Hello Hummingbirds.  You find them on Etsy!  The stamps themselves are tiny which I really love for some fun watercoloring with my Zigs.

Hello Little Bunny with Hello Bluebird

Hi ya everyone!  I created this card on my Facebook Live last night with the help of some wonderful crafters.  If you missed the process you can check it out right HERE at Made for Creativity.  I used the adorable new Hello Bluebird stamps called Picked for You and Meadow Bunnies.  I colored in Zigs.  

You Warm My Heart with All Dressed Up

Hi ya everyone!  Today, I'm sharing a card I watercolored with Zigs.  I purchased this image from All Dressed Up Stamps on Etsy called Sleepy Time.  The image was printed on 140 lb Arche's Cold Press watercolor paper and die cut with a Waffle Flower die.  The navy background was watercolored with Juniper Mist Catherine Pooler Ink and Sage Catherine Pooler Ink.  The sentiment was stamped with Versafine Clair Nocturne and is from Hello Bluebird.

ON this Planet with MFT and a Live Facebook Session

Hi ya everyone!  I had a great time during my LIVE on Facebook last night where we created a beautiful galaxy for this little astronaut from My Favorite Things called Space Explorer.  They are out of stock right now but 20% off at MFT for other products with a special code.  Go check it out!

You find my LIVE here and here.

You ARE My Jam - with Stamping Bella

Hi ya everyone!  I created this card using the adorable Stamping Bella Curvy Girl Loves Jam.  I used my Zigs to watercolor her on Arches 140lb cold press watercolor paper.  I stamped her in memento angel pink ink, let that ink dry and then used zigs and Silver Black Velvet round 6 brush with water to blend.  The patterned paper is from LDRS Creative.  The yellow card stock is from Simon Says Stamps.

Time Spent with a Friend with Hello Bluebird

Hi ya everyone!  I was so inspired by all the new Hello Bluebird cuties that I pulled out my fall and Christmas release stamps to create a spring themed card.  I actually used a number of stamps and dies from Hello Bluebird:  Fall Banner Buddies, Woodland Littles, Strawberry Jam, Ocean Scene die and Winter Woods Overlay die.  I watercolored most of the scene in Catherine Pooler ink refills. However, the critters were colored in Copics.  I hope I've inspired you to pull out your older stamps while we all wait on our new shipments from Hello Bluebird!

Rolling into a Birthday with Catherine Pooler Stamps and Inks

Hi ya everyone!  My daughter Anna will be celebrating a birthday in a few short months and she is such a Visco kid that the 80s totally speaks to her.  I decided a great card for her would be the four wheel rollerskates from my childhood.  She loves to roller skate with the old timey skates!  No in-line skates for that kid.  The Catherine Pooler new stamp set called Let the Good Times Roll is perfect for creating that fun birthday card.

The skates were colored in Copic markers.  The background was created by using Catherine Pooler ink refills to create a fun and stunning watercolor background.  I then heat embossed the hearts and stars from the set and finished it off with sequins.  The skates were popped up off the background with foam dots!