Bumbleberry Blog — Catherine Pooler

 Well Hello and Welcome, There has been some exciting addition's to the bumbleberry website over the past few weeks. I'm over the moon to see, Firstly Catherine Pooler. (which our very own Verity is a uk ambassador for.) The Next is Pretty, Pink, Posh.  Last week I demoed using Colorado Crafts Company also new here at Bumbleberrys.   Products Layered Birthday Stencil A (Pretty, Pink, Posh) https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/pretty-pink-posh/products/layered-birthday-stencils-2-pack-ppp?variant=33236357578834 Happy Birthday To You Die (Pretty, Pink, Posh) https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/pretty-pink-posh/products/happy-birthday-to-you-script-die-ppp?variant=33236356989010 Inkpads In,  Tutti Frutti, Tiki Torch, Lime Ricky, All That Jazz, (Catherine Pooler) https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/catherine-pooler/ink-pads Crystal Glaze or Glossy Accents White Neenah 80lb  6 x...

  Hello there, it is Verity here from Pretty Little Button for the Bumbleberry Design team. For these cards you don't need to be an expert at watercolouring to make them. Having said that, you don't need to have done any watercolouring before to create these 2-for-1 card. This easy watercolouring with die-cuts packs such punch but is so simple to make you'll be using this technique over and over again. I've used the beautiful Peony In Bloom cover plate die from Catherine Pooler, but you can create with any cover plate die you have! Written and photos Easy water-colouring with die-cuts: ...

  Hello there, it is Verity here from Pretty Little Button for the Bumbleberry Design team. Sometimes we can get stuck in a rut with our stencils and just think of using one technique with them. But when you get a layering stencil you can do so much more! Today I'm sharing how I used the Mandala Builder stencil set and added interest to layering stencils with a few different techniques. So let's get started! Written and photos Add details to your layering stencils:  Start off by applying the first layer of the stencil onto a white card panel and using a...

  Hello there, it is Verity here from Pretty Little Button for the Bumbleberry Design team. One way to create cards quickly is to use repeat stamping for easy backgrounds. I'm using one simple stamp to create a fun background after creating a beautiful ink blended panel. Pair it with some heat embossing and you have a match made in heaven! So let's get started! Written and photos Repeat stamping for easy backgrounds:  Start off by using an ink blending tool and sponge to blend Do-Si-Do Catherine Pooler ink onto one third of a card panel. Next, blend on Coral Cabana ink...

Hello there, it is Verity here from Pretty Little Button for the Bumbleberry Design team. We all have our own style and we might think that some stamps might not fit into your style. I'm not one for cute stamps, I often think that I cant work them. That they won't suit my style of card making. However, I loved the look of the Catherine Pooler Hey There Dumpling stamp set and really wanted a way to use it will my style of crating. Therefore, I thought what is the best style for incorporating a cute stamp set into my design aesthetic of...