Tracie Pond

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Catherine Pooler Designs | Zen Garden Blog Hop Day 3 + Giveaway

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Hello Everyone! Welcome to Day 3 of the Catherine Pooler Designs Zen Garden Blog Hop. This release is packed with versatile stamps and dies and yes, more beautiful inks. Today we are showcasing: Eat, Sleep, Create and Doodle Garden.

Zen Garden Release: 8 Zen Garden Inks & Refills (part of the Spa Collection), 5 Stamp Sets of which 3 have coordinating dies, 1 Background Stamp, 1 Stencil, 1 Coverplate Die and 4 Word Dies.

EAT, SLEEP, CREATE – GENERATION STAMPING

First, let me share a secret with you. I am overjoyed with the Spa Collection of inks. The 8 new colors, also known as Zen Garden work so well with the Paradise Found Collection. Every time I create a card using one of the colors from the Spa Collection, I have to make more cards in the other colors. So, what I had planned to be one card turned into eight cards.

The eight cards I created are encouragement / motivational cards and work well for anyone. All of them are on a Mirrors A2 cardbase and are one layer cards, making them easy to mail. The stamping is done on the Premium White Cardstock. The vertical stripes are stamped using Black Jack. The dots and short paint swooshes are stamped in the colors listed below the photos. I am loving the 2nd generation colors so, so much! What do you think? The sentiments are heat embossed in bright white. I hope you enjoy all of these beautiful colors =)

CP Zen Garden Eat Sleep Create Tracie Pond 800 (1 of 10)
(Rose Petals, Peppermint Scrub, Peppermint Scrub 2nd Generation)
CP Zen Garden Eat Sleep Create Tracie Pond 800 (2 of 10)
(Polished, Mandarin Spice, Mandarin Spice 2nd Generation)
CP Zen Garden Eat Sleep Create Tracie Pond 800 (3 of 10)
(Shea Butter, Sauna, Sauna 2nd Generation)
CP Zen Garden Eat Sleep Create Tracie Pond 800 (4 of 10)
(Green Tea, Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus 2nd Generation)
CP Zen Garden Eat Sleep Create Tracie Pond 800 (5 of 10)
(Seafoam, Spruce, Spruce 2nd Generation)
CP Zen Garden Eat Sleep Create Tracie Pond 800 (6 of 10)
(Skylight, Daydream, Daydream 2nd Generation)
CP Zen Garden Eat Sleep Create Tracie Pond 800 (7 of 10)
(Stone Blue, Juniper Mist, Juniper Mist 2nd Generation)
CP Zen Garden Eat Sleep Create Tracie Pond 800 (8 of 10)
(Sugared Lavender, Royal Treatment, Royal Treatment 2nd Generation)
CP Zen Garden Eat Sleep Create Tracie Pond 800 (9 of 10)
(Spa Collection = Zen Collection + Paradise Found Collection)
CP Zen Garden Eat Sleep Create Tracie Pond 800 (10 of 10)
(Spa Collection = Zen Collection + Paradise Found Collection)

DOODLE GARDEN – WHITE AND CLEAR HEAT EMBOSSING

Since I got distracted with my first card or I mean eight cards, I have not completed my project with the Doodle Garden Background Stamp. But, I wanted to share with you what I have started. Everyone is coloring or using ink blending techniques with this beautiful background stamp, so I wanted to do something different. I really love the look of bright white embossing and clear embossing on colored cardstock. So, I proceeded to do so with each of the Catherine Pooler colors of cardstock. Just to see what it would look like, I also created an ombre background on white cardstock and clear heat embossed.

There are so many different ways to use these panels. Sometimes I just put a sentiment on them and call it good. Again, I want to do something different, so I set them aside because I was running out of time. Stay tuned, I will share the completed cards soon!

CP Zen Garden Doodle Garden Tracie Pond 800 (1 of 1)
(Catherine Pooler Premium Cardstock: Mirrors, Smoke, Midnight, Chocolate, White)

BLOG HOP PRIZE

There are four days of blog hops. Two sets of Zen Garden Inks will be given away for each blog hop day. If you already have them a $45 GC will be issued. Comment at each stop in the hop to increase your chances to win. Good luck.

BLOG HOP LIST

If you haven’t done so already, make sure to stop by Day 1 and Day 2 of the blog hop. Tomorrow will be the last day of blog hops for this release. (Make sure to tag #catherinepoolerdesigns so we can see your creations.)

Thank you for stopping by today and thank you to everyone who left such kind comments on my blog post yesterday. I enjoy creating and sharing with you. All of you are wonderful =)

SUPPLIES

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Comments

  1. Denise Mlady says

    I never remember to do generational stamping. Great way to stretch your inks. Thanks for the reminder!

  4. kimkmom4 says

    WOW! 8 cards was ambitious. Just lovely. And I LOVE that doodle stamp…thanks for showing it in other ways.

  6. Melody M says

    What a lovely set of cards. Those colors are so amazing. I can’t wait til I can get them! Thanks for showing us how the doodle garden stamp looks embossed on all those papers. Can’t wait to see your finished cards!

  9. canadiancaroline says

    Fabulous cards! The graphic design is great. The monochromatic nature reminds me a bit of paint chips (that is a complement!), and we all know how they can inspire!
    I loved that doodle-flower stamp right from the get-go. Sometimes experimenting like you have done leads to all kinds of wonderful things! Please share when they are finished.

  14. Donna Kalinowsky says

    Really like the look of second generation stamping of the darker colors. Only the yellow was too light for the white embossing to show up well. That is the nature of yellow.

  15. Dana M says

    I just love the new colors and you perfectly showcase them with your fun, graphic card design. So cool to see the differences in embossing colors on different colors of cardstock.

  16. Danielle Gibson says

    I am definitely drawn more to the zen colors than I thought I would be! So pretty – oh and that create stamp set is just awesome. And, your clear embossing of the garden background – I think that’s my favorite use of that stamp so far. Thanks for sharing with us!

  17. joloui says

    Wow, you have been busy Tracie! I love all the colour combos! Very cool and I love the way the background stamp can look so different just by changing the colours of the card and embossing powder.

  20. Marcia L Rollins says

    I love the use of that great stamp and the CP papers. Great color shading on the other papers; Thank you.

  25. Denise Terry says

    I love the multiple looks that you provide…same design with different colors or methods. Making me think about how I can change up some of the projects I’ve been working on.

  26. Sue McRae says

    I always love monochromatic cards and the set you created would make a wonderful gift for a friend!

  29. Linda Anderson says

    Love the colors and the 2nd generation stamping to create a new color. I forget to do that! Thanks for the reminder. The heat embossed backgrounds are fantastic. So pretty I i;m not sure I could cover them up!

  32. Cathy Lillie says

    What a wonderful set of cards! I can see why you kept going after the first one. The colors are beautiful! I can’t wait to see how you finish off the embossed panels!

  38. Joanne Guarino says

    I just love how you did all of these cards using all of the colors and 2nd generation stamping! Thanks for sharing.

  41. Barbara B says

    Wow, you really highlighted how the ink colors coordinate and how easy it is use them together. Thanks so much for the inspiration XOXO

  43. Diane Durbin says

    Love the 8 cards you got finished and can’t wait to see what you do with the embossed doodle garden panels.

  44. Carolyn S says

    LOVE the design in your first set of cards. The vertical and horizontal color blocking could be used for any occasion. Really, really nice card! I like ALL of your other cards, too

  49. Carrie Erickson says

    I love all your cards sure gives you a good look at the colors of the inks but really love the heat embossed ones. Fantastic, Thanks for sharing!

  50. Teri S. says

    What a great idea in creating 8 cards just using the different colours. I love how the background stamp put onto the black paper & black heat embossed actually made it look like it stood out like it had actually been run through an embossing folder. Can’t wait to see what you do with these backgrounds. Thanks!

  52. Sammi Houp says

    Fun collection of cards! I love how you did the same card in so many different colors! Makes for a beautiful set!

    Sammibug Samantha Houp aka Sammi

  54. Lynn Hardy says

    My, you have been busy! I love it when a new stamp set or inks inspire you to try loads of different things and you get caught up in the possibilities!

  55. Laurie Fleuette says

    These are darling cards. I always feel I have to add so many embellishments to make a nice card, but these are great examples of not having to. Thanks for the inspiration!

  57. Vickie Buehler says

    Your card- or the eight cards- are lovely! You’ve really showed off the way the colors work together. Thanks for the inspiration!

  58. Kathy Doyle says

    Love your design on your 8 cards! So simple to do but yet so striking! These colors are amazing!

  60. Riecy says

    Ohhhh, I love what you did with the new colours! And can’t wait to see what you do with your backgrounds! Thanks for sharing all 8 of your cards😊

  61. Wanda Radler says

    I love your stripes cards and that idea is awesome. I also love the embossed doodle garden backgrounds. Great idea to do a bunch and then add sentiments or decorations later.

  64. Dawn Kloman says

    I just can’t stop saying I love these colors and the way you ladies are show casing them. Thank you for sharing.

  66. Shawn Burdge says

    Those cards really give you an idea of the colors and look like paint swatches you see in paint stores. The embossing sheets could be sold in the store, as is.

  67. JanetB says

    I really like the composition of your first card (I mean 8) and I love the way you showcased all the beautiful colors.

  71. Mary Holshouser says

    Love your one (eight) cards. The stripes make a great card
    and are a good way to show off each family of colors.
    The embossing on the solid colors is wonderful, especially
    the blue (I’m partial to blue). thanks for sharing
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  73. Nancy-Anne Rockwell says

    You just gave me a fantastic idea with black cardstock and clear embossing powder… can’t wait to get home!

  74. Annalisa says

    What a perfect card set you made! I haven’t done much 2nd generation stamping, but I think I’m going to have to start now, because those tones are gorgeous. Also, the way you put together the geometric aspects of the pattern is so pretty. Thank you for sharing; I’m going to have to start breaking out my “extra” stamps to see if I can do something similar!

  78. Terri Mansfield says

    I am blown away by those strip cards….just 3 colors of ink and you made something SO beautiful!!!

  79. Ellen says

    Wow, I love these cards and appreciate you showing just how amazing these inks are. Can’t wait to see the finished doodle background cards.

  84. Sharon Gullikson says

    Absolutely gorgeous colors. I’m very visual, so these are just like eating candy for me…

  87. Marlene Diefendorf says

    Wow… love your unique design and showcasing of ink colors in your cards. I seem to forget about generation stamping so I think I’ll have to CASE your card design.

  88. becab33324 says

    How fun to do all the different colors; great design, too.
    Looking forward to seeing your cards using the floral
    panels (gorgeous!) you created.

  89. sistersink says

    Wow, I love seeing all the colors in one design. What a great way to have color swatches of the colors. The emboss techniques with Doodle Garden are awesome. I love all the different looks. Thanks for sharing.

  90. nancy y says

    the set of cards are delightful, they would make a great gift set! And wow the backgrounds with doodle garden – really cool looking all monochromatic!

  94. Paige says

    I can’t say I’ve ever set out to make one and made 8, I’m more likely not to get the one finished, but I applaud your energy!

  95. Amy says

    Tracie,
    I am trying to behave and not purchase all the stamp sets and you and the other designers are making if difficult. I absolutely love what you did with the Eat, Sleep, Create.
    Amy

  99. Vivian Mays says

    What an amazing gift set your cards would make! I think the selection of backgrounds of CP cardstock could keep me in cards for quite some time…what a great idea to experiment like that. Each one is gorgeous!

  100. Barbara Brennab says

    Color variations on a theme! SPA~mazing Zen~derful colorations. Great visual on the beauty of the new ink collections.

  101. Laura Miller says

    Love that you’ve shared your experimentation — and it’s excellent for the rest of use to see the wonderful colors in action! THANK YOU!

  103. Sara C says

    Hi, I’m running around your blogs. I really love this sharing. I’m knowing beautiful creative women. I’ve only been a cardmaker for a year, but I love experimenting and your cards have reminded me of my ways to try out new products. I love your style!

  107. Vicki Smith says

    You absolutely blew me away with all the different cards using the new inks. It is a great representation of how the colors look stamped! What a GREAT job…

  110. Angie says

    Love your cards you always show such unique and interesting ways to use the products. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.

  113. ANN GREENE says

    Please tell me you used a MISTI or similar device on these cards. They are an awesome example. Super duper cards and technique. Way to go.

    • Tracie says

      Hello Ann =) Thank you…glad you like! I stamped the vertical lines first with the MISTI. Everything else was then stamped using Catherine Pooler’s Acrylic Grid Blocks.

  122. Jill D. says

    Thank you for showing us all of these colors in the first 8 cards and also love the embossing with the Doodle Garden

  123. Sharon Perehudoff says

    Wow! love how you done 8 cards with 8 different inks from Zen collection awesome. Embossing is so pretty can’t wait to get that stamp set sure is amazing set for sure. Thank you for sharing and making me smile as well.

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