Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Catherine Pooler Designs:: July Unsinkable Release

 

Are you ready for Catherine Pooler Designs newest release, the Unsinkable Collection? It's available today! I don't live any where close to an ocean , but I seriously loved working with this collection and it has become one of my favorites for it's versatility! 


As usual, there is a fabulous blog hop with the design team and guests for the release.



I'm starting off with my favorite card made from some of the many products in this release. My card base is the made from the awesome Ultra Smooth White Cardstock, which is the perfect cardstock for bases as well as die cuts, coloring, well, pretty much anything! I added a panel from Midnight Cardstock that has been embossed with the wave stamp from the Hook, Line and Sinker Stamp Set using the quality Wow Embossing Pad and Clear Embossing Powder. I then die cut an anchor, rope and from Refuse to Sink Die Set, stamping the rope with the Refuse to Sink Stamp Set and coloring the anchor with alcohol inks. This anchor is seriously theeee perfect size!


My second card starts with a card base made from Sand Dunes Cardstock. I inked a mixture of Suede Shoes, All that Jazz, and Fiesta Blue Inks over the absolutely beautiful new, Shell Parade Stencil. I then stamped and die cut the cute crabs (I think it is my most favorite single stamp of the entire release! Look how cute they are!!) from the Hook, Line and Sinker Stamp Set and Dies.


I finished the card with a stamped sentiment from Hook, Line and Sinker and then added a die cut word from the Hello Die. So awesome that the stamps from this release work so well with so many word dies previously released!


Please be sure to hop and comment, as there are prizes! One winner will be chosen to receive a $25 gift certificate to the Catherine Pooler Store! Winners will be announced on Catherine's blog on Announced Monday evening, August, 12th.

The Catherine Pooler supplies I've used are linked (affiliate links used at no cost to you, I sure appreciate your support!) in the body of my post, I hope you have a chance to check them out!

Here is the complete list of the Creative Team and guests that are hopping today:

Catherine
Jenny C
Nanette
Kristie
Ashlee
Karen (that's me!)
Susan
Tracie
Jen
Lisa
Ilina
Daniel

Be sure to check back later this week, I will have more cards to share with this release!

56 comments:

  1. I LOVE your cards! The anchor is a great size and steals the show in your first card, but the subtle clear embossing of the waves gives it that little something extra. In your second card it's the tiniest image, the crab, who steals the show! I love how they appear playful against the kraft and blue background. Kraft evoking sand and blue the sea. Wonderful cards!

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  2. The anchor is gorgeous!!! And I love the background on the second card

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  3. I absolutely love that colorful anchor!

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  4. I love the tie dye anchor card. It really stands out and wakes you up! It is awesome!!!!!

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  5. I LOVE everything about your second card for sure! Such creativity!

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  6. The anchor on black is gorgeous! Following the hop and found your work to be really amazing!

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  7. Great cards!! That anchor is so pretty on the black background! How adorable are those crabs on that fabulous background!!

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  8. Those crabs are so cute! and the colored anchor is fabulous!

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  9. The tie dye effect on the anchor is amazing. Beautiful!

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  10. The background for the crab card is AMAZING!!!!!!! LOVE the look!

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  11. Your cards are fabulous and I think I have to have that anchor set!!

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  12. Both cards are so cute, but I love the way you colored the anchor!

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  13. Your cards are gorgeous Karen! I love the embossing on the black cardstock and your rainbow coloured anchor. On the second card, I love the stencil inking on the kraft cardstock and those little crabs are so adorable! :)

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  14. Amazing cards! Love the backgrounds....
    Thanks for sharing.

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  15. oh that anchor is so cool! Love these cards, the stenciling is a great back drop for the cute crabs!

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  16. Really awesome cards. I love them both.

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  17. That anchor is fabulous.
    Love the shading - it glows.
    The other card is so subdued
    after the first but also
    great. thanks for sharing
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  18. Karen, that first one is STUNNING!!! WOW. Really - WOW. LOVE what you did in the second one too. Waves of shells and crabbies...lol! :)

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  19. Beautiful cards. That alcohol ink anchor is stunning.

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  20. Love your cards! The color on the anchor on the first card is amazing and I love how you embossed the waves in the background! I just love that seashell stencil and those cute little crabs! Thanks for sharing!

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  21. Starting with Sand Dunes card stock - what a brilliant idea - - I don't remember to use a colored cardstock with a stencil. Wonderful cards.

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  22. I love the tie-dye anchor and that sentiment! Both are awesome!

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  23. I’ve spent the better part of today checking out various hops, and this card is my favorite of the whole bunch! Rainbows plus encouragement are always a good idea! 🌈💖

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  24. Wow! I love your take on this release! Both cards are fabulous!

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  25. WOW - love all your cards - the colors are beautiful as are your designs!!!

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  26. Wowed by the look of that anchor card. It's tropical with all those colors. Both cards are fabulous.

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  27. That that tropical tied dye style anchor...so creative!

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  28. Love the background embossing on the first card looks amazing!

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  29. Such beautiful cards! And that rainbow anchor...to die for!!!

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  30. Nicely done! I love the anchor coloring.

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  31. Love your cards. Really like the 2nd one with the stincel. Thanks for sharing.

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  32. Love the subtle background for your fabulous anchor and those crabs ARE adorable!

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  33. Tbe multi colored anchor is beautiful.

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  34. All I want to say is Wow Wow Wow! I love both your cards but the Black one with the rainbow anchor has sold me on that die. Great job.

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  35. That rainbow anchor is SO amazing!!! I love it! Great cards!

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  36. Awesome cards! The rainbow anchor is fabulous and is showed off so perfectly against the dark BG.

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  37. I love the colorful anchor against the black. Stunning! The next card was awesome as well, love those tiny crabs!!

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  38. Love the anchor, but the stenciling on the craft is amazing!

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  39. Those little crabs are so cute! Awesome cards!!

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  40. Absolutely stunning cards. Love them

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  41. Omg Karen! That rainbow anchor if amazing!!!

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  42. How sweet! Love the multicolored rainbow anchor - such a great contrast to the black and white! And the fantastic stencil and crabs - so cute! TFS!

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  43. The first card took my breath away, and then I saw your 2nd card. Oh my! They are both great cards.

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  44. Marisela Delgado said: Awesome cards. mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

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  45. Love the rainbow anchor and the cute crabs.

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  46. Love the anchor with the alcohol inks! Looks awesome!

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  47. I really like that rainbow anchor!

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  48. I'm loving these! Such fun and awesome cards!

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  49. LOOOOOOOOVE your first card, that anchor is gorgeous and so vibrant. And the embossing looks amazing. Both cards are fabulous! tfs

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  50. Fab cards. Your rainbow anchor is so striking against the black background.

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  51. Love the combination of the clear embossed background and rainbow anchor. =)

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  52. Love the pop of color on the black background.

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  53. all are awesome!! must say the little crabs are my fav :)

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  54. From cards to scrapbooking, this collection captures the warmth and vibrancy of July, Best Mouse making it a delightful addition to any creative endeavor during the summer months.

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