Catherine Pooler June Release Blog Hop - Sunny With a Side of Sparkle

by - June 20, 2018


Hello crafters! It's that time again; Catherine Pooler release! And as always, we've got some doozies for you. Welcome to Day 1 of the Blog Hop and Release Day! 

Lets start with one of the new stamp sets released this month called Say It With Diamonds. 


Geometric shape stamps are so versatile to use for card making and this set takes it a step further by transforming these shapes into leaf/nature like arrangements. I love that it also includes sentiments arranged in the same diamond pattern. I used them here with some of the ink colors from the Zen Garden collection for a more muted feel. I created a sharp angle line on the card by masking part of it off with low tack tape and stamping only on the lower portion of the card. The leafy designs and colored ink I used reminded me of fall, so I used the "So Very Thankful For You" sentiment from the same set. 

Don't forget to comment on each post along the hop for your chance to win! 5 commenters will be chosen to win two CP ink pads (and free shipping!)

This month, Catherine is also introducing the completely swoon worthy Paisleys and Peacocks patterned paper. I've got more paper usage coming soon (stay tuned for that!) but here I decided to use the diagonal purple stripe paper as a mat against a clean and simple card using the Everyday Mod stamp set for little pots and a small stamp from the Say It With Diamonds set as plants in those pots. But, let's be honest...these turned out to be beets and I'm thrilled with it! ha!


Check out all the new products here! ^


For my final card today, I used the new Starlights stamp set to create this star trail card. To make the trail's shape I used a piece of low tack, reposition-able, masking paper and cut the shape with an Xacto knife. I then placed the paper over the entire card front and stamped the small star stamps in Versamark ink and embossed with WOW Embossing powder in Cloud 9. I then created the sentiment Wish Upon A Star by putting together some of the words in the stamp set. I just love these create your own sentiment sets!


Now the fun begins! Hop along with us and make sure to leave a comment at each stop for your chance to win two CP ink pads! 5 winners will be chosen and announced evening of June 22 

Hop Along Here:

Catherine Pooler
Josefine Fourage
Jen Carter
Ashlea Cornell - You are here
Melissa Miller - NEXT
Kelly Martin
Karen Baker
Ilina Crouse

Supplies Used:

STAMPS: CP Say It With Diamonds
CP Everyday Mod
CP Starlights

PAPER: CP Premium White Card Stock
CP Paisleys and Peacocks Patterned Paper

















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70 comments

  1. UnknownJune 20, 2018 at 10:15 AM

    These are fantastic! Love the color combo on the first card!

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  2. Keiren DunfeeJune 20, 2018 at 10:42 AM

    Those little radishes are wonderful!Love that ink color!

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  3. UnknownJune 20, 2018 at 10:42 AM

    Awesome cards!! Love the star trail thanks for sharing how you did that!

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  4. Nancy-AnneJune 20, 2018 at 10:44 AM

    I'm loving your friend card!

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  5. Elizabeth RobertsJune 20, 2018 at 11:04 AM

    I can't wait to use that stamp set in the first card!

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  6. Jen CarterJune 20, 2018 at 11:17 AM

    All of your cards are fantastic! I love the movement of the stars on that last card! I saw beets too on your second card, such a fun idea! I'm also really loving the color combo you used on the diamonds card!

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  7. Ellen CJune 20, 2018 at 11:20 AM

    Awesome cards and I love the colors used in the first one.

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  8. trufflesisbestJune 20, 2018 at 11:23 AM

    Love the star trail. That's my fave so far.

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  9. Jan BarrieJune 20, 2018 at 11:24 AM

    I just love your little 'beets', so cute. And the wish upon a star card is a stunner.

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  10. Mrs. LowryJune 20, 2018 at 11:51 AM

    Great cards! I love your use of the shapes to create new things like the beets!

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  11. IrisJune 20, 2018 at 11:58 AM

    Such pretty cards - love the Starlights set.

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  12. Lori WalkerJune 20, 2018 at 12:10 PM

    I love your Wish upon a Star card! It is so pretty! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Terrie D. (StarSpry)June 20, 2018 at 12:22 PM

    Your cards are so lovely! My favorite is the Wish Upon a Star card :)

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  14. SabrinaJune 20, 2018 at 12:30 PM

    Very pretty cards!! I think my favorite is your last card!! Of course I just love the sentiment on that card!!

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  15. Christy BorfitzJune 20, 2018 at 12:35 PM

    Gorgeous cards! I love the beets!

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  16. Mary HolshouserJune 20, 2018 at 12:36 PM

    Fantastic cards.
    Love the diagonal cut on the first
    card. The trailing stars on the
    last card are so pretty. Great
    background color. thanks for
    sharing. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot0com

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  17. PenelopeJune 20, 2018 at 12:37 PM

    Pretty cards! I love the diamond set too!

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  18. gailJune 20, 2018 at 12:38 PM

    a lot of good "tape" techniques. thanks

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  19. Connie HinkleJune 20, 2018 at 12:39 PM

    Beautiful cards!!!! Thanks for sharing 😊

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  20. Kathy SerrahnJune 20, 2018 at 12:42 PM

    Awesome cards

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  21. Becca YahrlingJune 20, 2018 at 1:06 PM

    Love the pretty design on the first card & the texture
    the twine gives. Lovely cards!

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  22. Beth B.June 20, 2018 at 1:09 PM

    Great creativity to make the trail of stars.

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  23. TrishJune 20, 2018 at 1:09 PM

    I'm wishing upon a star that I can make a card as gorgeous as yours! Simply beautiful!

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  24. Donna HawkinsJune 20, 2018 at 1:12 PM

    I love your cards! My favorite is the star card but very creative cards for all of them!

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  25. VivianJune 20, 2018 at 1:29 PM

    I really like the Fall cards.. would be such a nice gift set.

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  26. SharonJune 20, 2018 at 1:36 PM

    Beautiful cards, do love the trail of stars, awesome and colors combo amazing. thank you for sharing and being apart of this wonderful Blog Hop.

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  27. Janice WollJune 20, 2018 at 2:18 PM

    Unique cards . Love the trailing stars.

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  28. LeanneJune 20, 2018 at 2:36 PM

    Pretty cards!

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  29. Jenny ColaciccoJune 20, 2018 at 2:44 PM

    You know how much I love them beets lady!! That star trail is utterly amazing. Jenny x

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  30. Glennis FJune 20, 2018 at 2:45 PM

    I love your trail of stars - a brilliant idea!

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  31. Patti H.June 20, 2018 at 3:05 PM

    Amazing designs on these gorgeous cards! Love the angled stamping on #1 & the cute beets on the 2 nd! My favorite is the beautiful Starlight card! Love the soft coloring & the pretty swirl of stars.

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  32. Lisa KJune 20, 2018 at 3:23 PM

    Lovely cards! The angled stamping looks so fresh and nice. Love the starlight card.

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  33. Sharon NezJune 20, 2018 at 3:36 PM

    Ashlea...these cards are brilliant!! I love how you used one of the stamps to create your 2nd card. It looks like colorful turnips! ;) So creative!!! Thank you for sharing!! ☺

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  34. Leanne in CaliJune 20, 2018 at 4:06 PM

    Love your fun ideas! Thanks for sharing with us on the great blog hop!!

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  35. LauraJune 20, 2018 at 4:33 PM

    Love you cards. There is a very warm feeling to them. Thanks for for inspirational way to use geometric shapes.

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  36. RonnieJune 20, 2018 at 4:59 PM

    I like the way you used the stamps - very creative.

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  37. Jo4HimJune 20, 2018 at 7:01 PM

    Super cute cards, especially the first one. Thanks for sharing

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  38. UnknownJune 20, 2018 at 7:48 PM

    Love your star trail. The blending with the star trail is amazing.

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  39. Nana GriffinJune 20, 2018 at 8:31 PM

    Great ideas!

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  40. Joanne GJune 20, 2018 at 8:55 PM

    Your cards are great. I love the star trails one. Thanks for sharing.

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  41. PhyllisJune 20, 2018 at 9:12 PM

    Love the starlights card.

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  42. craftymom205June 20, 2018 at 9:25 PM

    Love the first and third cards.

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  43. Andre M.June 20, 2018 at 9:32 PM

    Your cards are so elegant. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

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  44. AnonymousJune 20, 2018 at 10:06 PM

    Ashlea, I just love the creative ways you used the new release as well as some old favorites! Beautiful cards.

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  45. blbrennanJune 20, 2018 at 10:31 PM

    Super creativity with your designs! LOVE the radishes/beets/carrots...just change the colors for a veggie lovers card design!

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  46. Cornelia (fun stamping)June 20, 2018 at 10:36 PM

    Beets - just my thing! Love them!

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  47. Sue DJune 20, 2018 at 10:44 PM

    Thanks for sharing these wonderful cards.

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  48. Denise BryantJune 20, 2018 at 11:36 PM

    What awesome cards! Love that Say it in Diamonds set!

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  49. Kirsty VittetoeJune 20, 2018 at 11:48 PM

    Thanks for sharing your crafty ideas!!!!

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  50. UnknownJune 21, 2018 at 12:15 AM

    FANTASTIC cards!!!

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  51. Dana MJune 21, 2018 at 3:02 AM

    Lovely cards! Beautiful designs and such great inspiration using the new products.

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  52. Nicole EJune 21, 2018 at 5:31 AM

    The Wish upon a star card is gorgeous. So beautiful

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  53. SusanMEJune 21, 2018 at 7:08 AM

    LOVE your beets! And your other cards, as well! Thanks for inspiring me!

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  54. JudyJune 21, 2018 at 7:28 AM

    These are great. I really like the star trail card.

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  55. Arianna BarbaraJune 21, 2018 at 8:46 AM

    Wow! Gorgeous cards!!! Beautiful layouts!!!

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  56. Avra WilliamsJune 21, 2018 at 11:29 AM

    Great cards!

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  57. PerkyHobbyJune 21, 2018 at 1:56 PM

    Gorgeous cards 💕

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  58. Quilt ladyJune 21, 2018 at 2:04 PM

    Love the wish upon a star card. Great use of this idea. I have to try it.

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  59. Izzy ScrapJune 21, 2018 at 4:26 PM

    Gorgeous cards and beautiful creativity! Love the wish upon a star card ! Fabulous showcase!

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  60. MarianneJune 21, 2018 at 5:07 PM

    Wonderful cards. I particularly love your beets (or radishes as I saw someone else call them).

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  61. PollyJune 21, 2018 at 8:56 PM

    Lovely cards. Just loved background and trailing stars.

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  62. Tracie PondJune 22, 2018 at 1:44 AM

    Those beets look so yummy, Ashlea. I also love your fun spray of stars. =)

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  63. CristinaJune 22, 2018 at 6:26 AM

    These are really pretty, thank you

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  64. Deborah KayeJune 22, 2018 at 9:48 AM

    Wonderful cards! I'm totally loving the Say It in Diamonds set. I like how you combined it with the older set to make "veggies." :)

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  65. UnknownJune 22, 2018 at 1:57 PM

    Love that Say It With Diamonds set so much! Great job on the your card. Is that vegtable one also made with the set? That is also a stunner!

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  66. Jeanne BeamJune 22, 2018 at 2:10 PM

    Such gorgeous cards!
    Thanks so much for sharing...

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  67. Nana GriffinJune 22, 2018 at 3:03 PM

    Cool ideas.

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  68. Marjorie DUMONTIER June 22, 2018 at 5:36 PM

    Oh my !! You’ve made such a beautiful set !! The last card with the stars is my favourite.
    [margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]

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  69. Susan PowellJune 23, 2018 at 3:29 PM

    Love the star trail you made Ashlea! All your cards are great!

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  70. KatherineJune 25, 2018 at 11:54 AM

    Love the little purple pots... gonna use that card for my very best friends birthday... thanks for the out of the box ideas!

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