Gotta Catch 'Em All: Catch 'Em All C. C. Designs Sneak Peek Day 1

If you're anything like me, sometimes the hardest part of card making is figuring out how to use all those adorable character stamps without the design getting too crowded or flat. I love coloring cute images—especially ones with personality—but getting them to stand out on a card in a cohesive scene? That used to be a challenge. So for today’s Sneak Peek of the Catch 'Em All Stamp Set from C.C. Designs, I thought I’d share a fun approach that adds texture, color, and just the right amount of dimension… without overwhelming the card.

Gotta Catch 'Em All:

Pokémon-Inspired Cuties with a Fun Nostalgic Twist

I’ll admit it—I was a fan of Pokémon as a kid. I can still hear the theme song in my head when I read the sentiment “Gotta Catch ‘Em All.” So when I saw this new stamp set, I was instantly taken back to Saturday mornings with cereal, cartoons, and Pikachu. That nostalgic connection made me even more excited to play.

The Catch 'Em All Stamp Set features kids dressed up in costumes inspired by some classic characters, and I picked out three of my favorites to feature today: the Pikachu and Charmeleon kids, and of course, the Poké Ball. They have so much charm on their own, but combining them into a scene really brought them to life.

Coloring with Ohuhu – Budget-Friendly & Bold

For coloring, I pulled out my Ohuhu Honolulu Brush Markers. These are some of my go-to markers when I want bright, vibrant color without reaching for the pricier options. The Honolulu B 48 Brush Set has a great range for bold characters like these, and I used the 36 Skin Tone Set for all the skin and blush details.

Pro Tip: If you’ve ever struggled to get clean cuts around your images, I highly recommend investing in a pair of small, spring-loaded scissors like the Mini Recoil Snips. They make fussy cutting less of a chore, especially around tiny arms and tails.

I also like to finish off my colored images with a few white gel pen highlights—it’s a simple detail that gives your coloring that polished, pro look.

Softening the Scene with Vellum & Embossing

One of my favorite ways to add interest to a background without it competing with my stamped images is to use vellum. For this card, I embossed a piece of vellum with a cloud embossing folder I had in my stash, and layered it over Tidepool Cardstock. The vellum gives that dreamy, sky-like quality, but the embossing adds a subtle texture that really elevates the design.

Pro Tip: When layering vellum over colored cardstock, make sure to cut both panels to the same size. This gives a seamless, professional finish. Also, hide your adhesive behind your stamped images—this keeps the vellum looking clean and avoids any unsightly glue marks.

Building the Ground Layer with Ink & Scraps

To ground the scene and give it a bit of a playful landscape feel, I cut a piece of Avocado Cardstock with the Grassy Border Die (another favorite from my stash). I love using scraps for these kinds of accent pieces—it’s such a satisfying way to use up every bit of your cardstock stash.

I added a bit of Crushed Olive Distress Ink to the top of the grass panel, blending it down to fade out. This tiny detail adds depth and dimension, making the grass feel like it has sunlight catching on it—perfect for an outdoor adventure scene.

Then I stamped the sentiment “Gotta Catch 'Em All” right on the grass using Versafine Onyx Black Ink. It felt like the perfect place for it, like a little caption for the whole card.

Finishing Touches That Bring It All Together

Once all the pieces were ready, it was just a matter of assembling the card. I used foam adhesive to pop up the grassy panel and adhered the whole card front to a thin Black Cardstock mat before adding it to a top-folding A2 base. That little black border really helps frame everything and make the colors pop.

Charmeleon got to fly in the top left of the card—like he’s soaring above the scene—while Pikachu and the Poké Ball were nestled into the grass with a mix of foam adhesive and glue for added dimension.

What I love most about this card is how playful it feels. The layered textures, subtle ink blending, and dimension really allow the characters to shine without making the card feel cluttered.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to build a scene with multiple character stamps, I hope this card gives you a new way to approach it. Using vellum, embossed texture, and thoughtful layering can give you the depth and interest you want without distracting from your cute focal images.

I can’t wait to show you more with this set—there are so many possibilities. Stay tuned for more sneak peeks this week. And if you’re a Pokémon fan like me, let me know who your favorite character is… I’m already dreaming up my next card!

Thanks for dropping by today I hope that you found a little spark of creative inspiration with my project today. Wondering what I used in this project? Everything is linked to multiple sources in the Materials Used section, or in the text below. Compensated affiliate links used when possible.

Materials Used:

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Happy Stampin'

Rick Adkins

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