An easy way to add color behind a die cut (use the negative cut as a stencil!)

Add color using the negative space of any die cut panel. This is not a new technique, but it's a fun and easy way to add color. I'll show you two cards: one using Distress Inks for painting, and the other using simple ink blending. To see a blog post with a few photos, visit: wp.me/p4O62M-asW
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TIME STAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:34 Supplies
1:27 Card 1
22:28 Card 2
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[@cindyolson5264]

I finally came to the conclusion that your project doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. I love your videos - a fellow Minnesota crafter!

[@czdesign]

Wonderful!

[@diane4488]

I thought the whole point of hand made cards, is that they are not perfect. So, it adds to their value. 👍🏻

[@Sally-qu3kz]

Wow beautiful I love how clean, simple but so elegant your cards look I’m so glad I found your channel.

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much! 😊 And welcome!

[@Indiartworks]

I LOVE how excited you sound! It's as if every time you do something correctly you're pleasantly surprised and you shouldn't be... You have amazing skills and all of your cards are beautiful!!!!!

[@barbaral6431]

Great presentation and I like the hints and tips also like the design and your coloring the balloons!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@susanjohnson318]

I do love the sentiments in that set. I might get it for those, especially "Until further notice, celebrate everything." So true right now!

[@vivien0430]

So... I have always wanted to make cards and make it a business. However, I'd have to admit that I tend to procrastinate. I didn't even look up any videos regarding the matter anywhere at all. Then, today, KZbin's algorithm (the subconscious mind reader? lol) recommended this particular video of yours to me. Thank you for your generous sharing/teaching!! I love your pace and energy! So inspiring and motivating!! THANK YOU and YOU ARE AWESOME! :)X

[@czdesign]

Thanks for watching!

[@kimberlyrussell9066]

Hello from NJ! Bon Jovi is Livin' on a Prayer. I like the thought of Tommy and Gina finally getting their life together and now it's 2021, the kids are out, the mortgage is paid off, and Gina has the time to sit and craft while Tommy's in the garage playing his guitar.

[@czdesign]

Hahah! Right?

[@jeanettesanna4187]

Your cards came beautiful, I love your attitude when you are working, it always pops in my head while I am making cards that they don't have to be perfect, thank you for that.

[@czdesign]

Wonderful!

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Hello from Dallas. You always do my little tool right. A lot of your subscribers have ordered and think, like me, that you’re an amazing woman.

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Woooooot! It's a wonderful product!

[@IMOLDIN]

That's beautiful...I'm hoping my children will take something up like this...

[@sherrytruitt1028]

This is my first video I've seen of yours. I'm a beginner at card making. Its been several years since I've been crafting, and cards is new to me. Love these examples!💜

[@czdesign]

Oh welcome ! So glad you found my channel! I hope you subscribe and come back! I go live every Wednesday at noon central time in my life streams are kind of a fun event to participate in!

[@sherrytruitt1028]

@@czdesign thanks for info 💜

[@sueb1828]

Nice simple cards. My favorite is the ink blended card.

[@czdesign]

Mine too!

[@eirlysmcgregor3246]

I love your videos, I'm so pleased I found you. Really enjoyed the simplicity of your work. It's a pleasure to watch you,

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much! and welcome!

[@MsSuperklutz]

OMG & WOW Cathy.....Your Technique sure makes for one Spectacular Look and a Magnificent Card!! Gosh this was so much fun to watch you in creative action and what a Brilliant and Ingenious idea!!! You really tool an ordinary but super cute die and turned into one Spectacular look...and I"M so in Awe. You so Did a Super Incredible Creative job!! How in the world did you come up with yet another incredible creative idea!! Thanks for your Outstanding Tutorial and Sharing your Tremendously Terrific Tips, Tricks & Techniques!! YOU SO ROCK!! Joan Smith

[@czdesign]

Well, Joan, you are just going to win the comment of positivity for the day!

[@Tessiefaye]

Very cute Cathy, so clean and free looking.

[@czdesign]

Thank you! 😊

[@judyminnigerode58]

Love them. And hahaha - Livin on a prayer. Love your sense of humor!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@MargueriteAtHome]

Time to make a birthday card. Off to see what dies I have that will work well with this technique. Thank you for the inspiration! 🎈

[@Cards4Cancer]

Cathy, you are just brilliant at showing us how to do something simple, that just makes a card pop. I will be giving this a try.

[@nurseratchet8566]

These are such cute, colourful cards. I must admit I giggled when you were living on the edge without a straight edge! 💖🎈💖

[@corinarazo1404]

I am easily wowed, but WOW! So many fun elements going on this card. I enjoy watching your "learn alot" videos, but this one, WOW! I look forward to the next 👉 card sesh!

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@nancycrutchfield117]

Love your card and Jon Bon Jovi living on a prayer 🙏🏻. So many good songs! There is a song with livin on the edge In it but can’t think of it right now so actually either or you got it. Thanks Cathy as usual another fun video!

[@bettybywater7860]

I like the idea of using the negative space as a guide for colouring. Great idea!! Gel pen details... I hear you, I don't do random either.

[@lulipena1752]

Super cool! Very fresh look!

[@czdesign]

Thank you!!

[@mackiemadepapercreations]

Precious cards!!! I get so tickled at how you get so excited about your creations!! Such joy!!! Love it!

[@czdesign]

Me too!!

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I love these cards

[@sarahelizabeth6342]

Super cute! Hard to pick a favorite!

[@donnamcnicoll4746]

So pretty. Crap, I want/need this stamp set now... Thanks alot CZ! :| "Do as I say, not as I do!" Heard that frequently in my youth. I've made my own stencils too by die cutting through transparency sheets, which can be cleaned and saved.

[@743linda]

Adorable cards!!!!

[@louannewronski4352]

Stripes without a ruler!!!! "livin' on the edge". Oh, Cathy. You crack me up.

[@debbystewart4554]

Love, love, love the cards!

[@patticallihan8515]

Cathy. Your cards are beautiful. I love them both. Very clean , and they stand out so well. Thank you for sharing your ideas with us. You are so much fun to watch hun. Have a lovely day. ❤️💙💖💜

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@melissasullivan1658]

I think the only addition I would do is glossy accents. Then it would look like stained glass balloons. 😍

[@czdesign]

Oh that would be cute huh?

[@ginnycook9224]

yes!!

[@sallyyotz3995]

That would be cute!

[@teresahampton7873]

Goodness, those are ADORABLE

[@theresawaveyme4482]

I learn so much from your teachings...it's truly JOYFUL.

[@JenAultman]

Love the ideas here! This is a super versatile die set. Beautiful!

[@sallygreiner9939]

Adorable and simple cards-love them!!

[@juliehulver461]

I love everything about this!

[@Kateseyes]

Love these cards Kathy,❤

[@kimhoughton3575]

Love it! Great idea!!

[@tonikwaiser1832]

These are adorable!!!

[@kathypatterson4630]

I love the balloons, Cathy!

[@simpsondonna]

Love the cards!

[@terryholland2526]

OMG, these are so cute. What I love the most, is your expressions on how the cards you make surprise you as well. LOL!!! I think it's just so cute on your reactions to your own cards. Very pretty.

[@czdesign]

Terry, I find a lot of joy in making cards!

[@nickiemadden8579]

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[@Janstroh1]

So beautiful!

[@MsRebekka1]

Fabulous cards! Love the second one with the dots and strips :)

[@ruthannsmith3470]

Cathy, these are adorable. Love them!!!!

[@yelsyels]

Love them! I am inspired to get my tin of dies out and experiment! Thank you and appreciated!

[@shellyrulli5787]

Fabulous cards, Cathy!

[@jessicajobe9969]

So cute! Love what you did here!

[@lilawetzel8213]

Cute cards!

[@taaveritt]

Just ordered the "Debby Tool" and can't wait to use it!! It will work so much better than a chalkboard eraser:)

[@czdesign]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@stamperssecret5379]

I hope you will love it as much as we love making them.

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Debby, how do I get one of your stamp platform tools? What a genius idea. I don't know why this isn't mass produced. Thank you.

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[@taaveritt]

@@stamperssecret5379 This tool is truly a game changer! It makes stamping so much EASIER! Good luck with your new shop. Thank you for the genius in creating this:)

[@lorimcgarrity6537]

Love this. So pretty. I have that die set so I am anxious to try this with watercolors.

[@joannesummers08]

So brilliant love this x

[@michelegourd5742]

Thanks for sharing!!! I don't do painting to much but I think I could handle this technique!! :)

[@czdesign]

Yes you can!

[@melodiefreund2026]

Beautiful cards!

[@dross250]

My 6 year old granddaughter watched this. She immediately said can I try that. She did a pretty good job.

[@sherrifredrickson2509]

These are so super cute!!

[@taaveritt]

LOVE it!

[@martharodriguez4864]

Cathy, love 💗 the card ....it’s so cute!

[@ginamcdonald7854]

These are such happy little cards perfect for anyone!!!

[@lynnbeaumont8551]

Love these techniques!! I have a very similar die - can't wait to try this. Love your videos Cathy!

[@Teresa-Q]

These cards are beautiful....loved them!!! Thanks for the tips and inspiration...this set is awesome

[@stanky6261973]

Super cute and lovely cards. Tfs.

[@pattibrigman9469]

Those turned out so cute.

[@barbbassano1417]

I love both of these cards and I love the die cut. Beautiful

[@Janstroh1]

I'm so excited I just got this set in the mail!!!!

[@babsa3421]

Thank you for such a fun project!

[@janicerepass6996]

So cute!!

[@Lifeisbeautifulngrand]

I love my Debby!! So Beautiful!!

[@yvonneyorke2050]

Cathy I love watching your card making, 8 can’t wait until my grandson is at an age I can make and do with him he is only 1 lol. I have him 5 days a week which I love but means my time and energy is sparse . Thank you.

[@Hakkspettafarriss]

Omg! Those two cards are sooo beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@donnasmith9093]

Absolutely brilliant !! I really loved watching this !! Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ xxx

[@busygaljax2011]

Soooo cute! Ty!

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Oh Cathy, these are sooooooo cute. What an awesome technique. Thanks so much. 😊

[@lisabreeden4812]

You are wonderful. I have a kitchen/craft room hehe. I look forward to your tutorials Cathy. Thank you and best wishes from Australia!

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@brendaheins3191]

I have been a papercrafter for 30 years (?) and I learned so many new techniques from your video! Love it!

[@czdesign]

Wonderful!

[@nancystream7940]

As always, cute cards and nice variety of stamps, sentiments, and fonts!!

[@CMRuffo16]

So beautiful! Love coloring in the negative space, and using the cut outs to outlining the balloons = Perfect! Lovely! 🤗💖🙏☘️

[@anneschroeder6797]

These are so sweet Cathy!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@kimbain4368]

These are so cute! Very cheery! Tfs!

[@BeverlyBaxley]

Beautiful and delicate looking.

[@louisecooper4761]

These are both fab, especially liked the dots and stripes 👍

[@mrscms831]

Yes, love the grey sentiment strip with white. Nice look. And the tip on cutting out several sentiment dies at once, DUH, why didnt I think of that sooner!

[@cindyfoxtaylor2880]

What a cool technique

[@colleenholmes3057]

Brilliant! Can't wait to try it!

[@czdesign]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@carolsiegle2857]

Love your balloons, love the blending process. Using the white pen, was a nice touch

[@deb52500]

I LOVE your positive self talk. I talk to myself all the time when I create cards :) “ It’s going to be fine “. Yep, it is! You’ve got this❤️

[@lauraguz2010]

what an awesome card!

[@charlirobinson1548]

VERY cool idea! Thankx for sharing.

[@laurieinmn6468]

I love how easy your coloring method is to recreate. I have numerous flowers dies that I can work with this technique. Thank you.

[@Sylvia.Torres]

Super cute! 😃

[@saadiahaynes5812]

Oh Cathy...you are a master at keeping your fingers "ink free"! How do you do it!! These cards are really cute. Have a great day!!

[@czdesign]

It's because I don't get very inky to begin with! lol!

[@glendathorne7008]

Oh what fun, easy & adorable cards you have created ! Your tips & tricks are so helpful. Thanks for being so creative & showing us what we can do!

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@erlinemountney8643]

So fun watching you Cathy! Love your ideas.....

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@rosinyberg8747]

Ooooo! I like the blender ones very much

[@bjuracek21]

Cathy!!! These are sooooooooo cool!!!! I can't wait to try this technique out!!!

[@barbaral6431]

Really like these cards you demonstrated making!

[@missyleftrick5525]

Thank you so much for sharing! I am so in love with these cards you created!!!

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@jenniferwong4530]

On my way to my craft room to dig out my dies and try this!! Love the cards!!

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Thanks so much for sharing this technique, I have several dies this would work with. Your card is gorgeous!!