Hey everyone! Happy Monday!
When you’re a newcomer to stamping, it can be quite overwhelming knowing where to start. So many different products and designs. So many different tools. So many inks – not just colours but formulations. How do you know where to start?
Well, today I’m part of a really exciting Blog Hop today to introduce a completely new product that takes all the guesswork out of it, leaving you free to get inky without delay! The Foundations Box from Catherine Pooler Designs is a brand new ‘Everything-The-Stamper-Needs Box’ and contains all you need to get started with stamping! And even if you’re a seasoned stamper you’ll still find some incredible staples to add to your collection too – including some game-changing inks!!
The Foundations Box contains 3 versatile stamp sets, 5 ink pads in some great basic colours, a pack of Catherine Pooler Designs Cardstock, and an acrylic block – all in totally pretty packaging that makes it perfect for gift-giving! The Foundations Box will be available exclusively from Catherine Pooler Designs on 16th November and will retail for an incredible $67!
I’m sharing some cards created with the Foundations Box supplies today to show you just a fraction of the box’s potential! Let’s get started!
I used several of the dot stamps from the three stamp sets to create this celebration card. The inks in the box are fantastic for generational stamping and so you get so many different colours/tones from each ink!
I just love the fun confetti look – and the little touches of black really add a nice touch to all the fun dots!
Next up, a couple of CAS Christmas cards:
I used one of the leaf stamps from the Amazing Floral set to build a wreath!
The dots from the For Everything set make for the perfect size berries!
Some more generational stamping at play here again – so many different tones from the red and black inks!
Let’s stop for a second and talk about these inks, shall we? I mentioned that they were game-changing. Catherine has worked tirelessly for months to bring out a brand new formulation of ink! These are a dye-based formula, that can be watercoloured with and are great for different techniques – but where they come into their own is the coverage – just one or two light taps are all you need to get great coverage on your stamps! The results stamp crisp and true, with vibrant, beautiful colours! AND there are a whole host of other colours coming next year too! I am a collector of inks for sure, and I do love a whole bunch of inks, but trust me when I say that these are phenomenal, and once you try them you will definitely be won over by them!!
Now, back to the cards!
Next, I wanted to ‘step up’ my designs and add a couple of other common elements from my stash to create some other looks:
Here I fussy cut some of the snowflakes and adhered them with dimensional adhesive for a touch of dimension, and added a little mist splatter for some subtle shimmer.
And for my final card, I did a *ton* of stamping with the striped strip stamp (try saying that three times fast!) to create this awesome plaid:
I used the Rockin’ Red ink (stamped off once) and stamped my entire card front with the striped strip, shifting my stamp slightly so I could stamp between the gaps left by the stripes. The gives a really convincing fabric look!
The plaid pattern was then added with the Midnight and Grass Skirt inks, and then I used some white paint to add the final details! A label maker finishes off this masculine Christmas card in a funny way. This is my favourite out of all of these cards!
Giveaway
Would you like to win a Foundations Box? I bet you would! You can be in with a shot of winning one of these boxes of brilliance for yourself! Just leave a comment on this post, and on all of the hop destinations to be in with a chance to win!
Here are your Hop destinations for today:
Catherine Pooler
Taheerah Atchia
Lydia Evans
Allison Cope
Chrissie Tobas
Heather North
You have until 8:55am EST on Tuesday 15th November to comment on today’s posts, with the winner being announced by Catherine on her blog tomorrow! So get commenting!
Happy hopping – and good luck!
Wow, your cards are incredible…and all out of 1 box! Amazing!
Thanks for the inspiration, and the hop!
Your plaid card is amazing! Looking forward to trying these inks.
Love the simplicity of your designs and the versatility of the content of the Foundation Box.
Love all your cards with the plaid one being my favorite. Thank you.
Your cards are amazing … but what else could they be with such great products!!!
Those cards are great. I never would have thought of the plaid idea.
Love all your cards – but the plaid is awesome! Love the versatility of the stamp sets and can’t wait to try the new inks!
So many fabulous CAS cards… Love the way the snow falls across one and the Hooray card is just a party bursting off the edges!!
I am blown away by the versatility of this collection! Can’t wait to claim mine!! Hurry up Wednesday!!! P.S. I may have to rethink my favorite ink brand (until now)!!!
Oh Taheerah, I love all your cards but that plaid is AMAIZING!!! I would love to see a video of that so I can see exactly how you did it!!! Thanks for sharing!
WOW! Such wonderful cards and lots of inspiration.
Really partial to your celebrations card idea. Makes for a great border for any special day.
Your cards are so delightful! Great inspiration. Winning would make me smile!
This is such a fantastic kit of goodies!! And Im loving all the cards you have made here using the stamps and inks!! I love that you kept them simple with fun ?
Love the cards!
Love the plaid! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Fabulous kit and your
cards are all so
impressive!
Carla from Utah
So excited to see so many “dots” or “round” sized stamps all in one box… Fun, festive card!!!
I am literally speechless. These are all INCREDIBLE. You rocked this!!!! 🙂
Oh wow! I love your cards and ideas. Thanks for sharing so many on this fun blog hop!!
All of your cards are fabulous, Taheerah, but I have to say that plaid blew me away!!! I had to open it up on my computer to figure out how you did it. You are amazing!!! So glad you are a part of this blog hop. Thank you for the inspiration.
Love all your cards! This kit looks great!
Awesome ideas – LOVE your ‘awesome plaid’ – there are so many possibilities with this kit:)
Wow, you’ve really showcased elements from this kit wonderfully!
OMG! Your plaid look card is amazing!
What awesome imagination! I love the single layer aspect!!!
Love your cards, especially the plaid one!!! Will have to try this technique myself!! Have a friend who LOVES plaid!!
This looks like a cute box of crafting goodies! Thanks for sharing your sweet holiday cards!
Loving the grey and blue combo on the snowflake card 🙂
Love your clean and simple cards. Very pretty!
Love the circle border on the first card. It really stood out to me. I can really see a CAS coming on. The rest are gorgeous as well. You can tell Catherine really put a lot of thought into this box. Love it.
Love the clean and simple designs. So many possibilities with the stamp sets.
Fun cards!
Super cute cards!! I love how you made the plaid pattern.
I love these cards. The plaid is my favorite. I have trouble finding plaids that I like on paper. This way I’ll be able to make my own. My other favorite is the plain and simple “Holiday Wishes”. They are all keepers.
Love the cards very pretty.
So so many ideas, my head is spinning.
Love your simple Christmas card designs! Can’t wait to get this box!
Beautiful cards! The plaid card is really outstanding.
Wow! I love your designs- from clean and simple to that gorgeous plaid.
Wow! So many different styles all from one box! Fantastic!
I so can’t wait! Love what you did with them!
Taheerah, this is incredible!! Beautiful work, the plaid is outstanding!!! xo Angelica
Love the designs you have created. I love the simplicity and yet beautiful designs.
Very nice cards. I like the first and the plaid ones best. Nice job showing a new stamper how easy it can be with the right products.
Wow! Your cards are FANTASTIC! That plaid one looks warm and cozy – like a plaid shirt – love it!
Oh my LOVE. Everything is absolutely spectacular and you gotta know that your photography and the size of your photos is absolutely AMAZING.
Fabulous cards! The plaid is marvelous!!
Loved your creativity,especially the “plaid”!
SO Gorgeous and beautiful!!