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🧩 A New Way to Build Beautiful Backgrounds
If you’ve ever struggled to line up a repeating stamped or stenciled background, you’re not alone—and that’s exactly why the new Catherine Pooler x Sizzix Print & Pattern Tool is such a game changer!
Designed to take the guesswork out of pattern building, this innovative tool pairs with the Sizzix Stencil & Stamp Tool to help you create clean, consistent, and repeatable designs with ease. Whether you’re stamping or stenciling, you can build seamless patterns in just a few simple steps.
Today, I’m sharing a coordinating card duo that showcases just how versatile and fun this new tool can be!
New Products:
- Stencil & Stamp Tool by Sizzix
- Print & Pattern Tool (Catherine Pooler x Sizzix)
- Print & Pattern Patchwork Tile Layered Stencils
- Birds & Blooms Framelits Dies
- Print & Pattern Hello Sentiments Stamp Set
- Folk Alphabet Thinlits Dies
Also Used:
- Catherine Pooler Inks: In the Park, Mardi Gras, Cummerbund, Suede Shoes
- Catherine Pooler Cardstock: Melon Ice, Suede Shoes, Favorite White
🎨 About the Cards
For these cards, I used the Patchwork Tile Layered Stencils with the Print & Pattern Tool to create a bold, geometric repeating background. The tool made it incredibly easy to line everything up perfectly, resulting in a crisp, professional-looking pattern every time.
From there, I created two different card designs using the same background concept, and same sheet of paper. One card features a bright focal panel with a sweet bird and sentiment, while the other keeps things more clean and graphic with a simple patterned strip and bold “HI” greeting. I love how this approach allows you to stretch your supplies and create multiple cohesive designs from one technique.
🌟 Final Thoughts
The Print & Pattern Tool is perfect for anyone who loves background building but wants more precision and consistency in their designs. It’s simple to use, incredibly versatile, and opens up so many creative possibilities.
If you’ve been looking for a way to level up your stamped or stenciled backgrounds, this is definitely a tool worth checking out!
Be sure to explore the new release and stay tuned—there’s more inspiration coming your way soon! 🎉
Happy Crafting!
Justin
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