New stamps (and dies!), now what to do with them? Let's design together!

[@czdesign]

⭐️ Check out my visual supply list here: ldli.co/e/9ndgyn ⭐️

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

I am of the philosophy that if you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything at all. And when you are on this side of the video screen, we have choices: 1) watch the video or 2) click stop if it's not to our taste because I truly feel there's enough negativity out there and I personally do not think that it serves a purpose. Keep those videos coming... I for one am loving them. 😊

[@czdesign]

It is weird because I've never given a thumbs down to anything on KZbin. I've also never left a negative comment. I think it takes a lot of energy to put negativity into the world. Or maybe it takes more energy to put positivity into the world? Now I don't know which ones easier because it seems like people like to share their negative perspective so freely. It's OK. I'm having a lot of fun and there are so many people like you that make up the majority of commenters and for that I am grateful.

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

@@czdesign I am like you. I much prefer to put a positive spin on things. However, that being said, I confess that I have stopped so,e KZbin videos if I don't find them interesting. But I have never given a thumbs down or negative comment. Ultimately the KZbinr must have liked what they produced so who am I to be negative. 😉

[@czdesign]

@@brendaelainewaddell1682 Yes, I am totally guilty of clicking away quickly if I'm not interested, or worse, if the audio is crackly, lol, but they are in the arena, right? Doing their thing and as long as they're not being offensive, I say, good on them!

[@karaokelola]

Appreciate seeing your creative process. And I have both the die and stamp set, so I was excited to see you using them.

[@crystal13l]

Cathy Zielske me either. And agree that it takes a lot more energy! I really don’t like the angry face on FB either and have never used it.

[@leahcleary1136]

You are doing so great with these videos - and as Brene Brown said “if they don’t know you personally, don’t take it personally”. You are fab and we love what you’re doing ❤️❤️❤️

[@czdesign]

Now that is a quote to live by!

[@dianaking9495]

Leah Cleary - wow, I write this one down. Thank you for sharing this and encouraging others in the process❣️

[@leahcleary1136]

It’s a good one! Brene Brown is well worth looking up if you haven’t seen her stuff. It’s courageous to put yourself out there and I think Cathy is doing great things.

[@TheLittleminxie]

Where I'm from in the UK we say the following to remember the colour order for a rainbow: Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain.

[@czdesign]

Okay THAT is going to be my new saying! I love it!

[@Annie_Warbucks71]

Oh Mother of Pearl!!!! I love this series!!! I am guilty of buying stamps and being excited to do lots of projects with them, yet when I have them right in front of me I have no idea what to do. You inspire me to just do it. Thank you for the great Ideas and giggles.

[@lauraolsson7695]

This series is exactly what Ive needed! I open the package with the stamps and dies Ive purchased, feel super excited, and then put them on my craft desk with a blank stare...until now! Oh, and I totally prefer seeing you in the bubble, it helps somehow🤷🏻‍♀️ Thank you!

[@czdesign]

I think I'll stay in the bubble. I have a friend his name is Daniel West and he does live videos that I really enjoy and he's always in the bubble and I think it's nice to see the face and not just The Voice.

[@lauraolsson7695]

Yay! Stay in that bubble☺️😅. (This phrase may end up being quite popular haha! )

[@susanjohnson318]

And how else can we see you as Mickey Mouse? =)

[@MajicInOz]

Cathy, you make me laugh so much-I just love your sense of humour! This card is adorable and I think the grey is perfect. This series is already making me get out (and use!) some stamps that have just been sitting on my shelf staring at me accusingly 😉

[@czdesign]

So glad!

[@surgicaltechcrafter2169]

Just subscribed. This was great. I thought "oh I could do embossed raindrops on the background that would look great on that gray cardstock. Hmmmm. I wish i didn't work in the operating room and could spend more time crafting. Laughing, I took my dining room down and converted it to my craft space lol thank you. In my line of work you can not have thin skin🤣😂

[@czdesign]

Thanks for subbing!

[@rebeccah.4242]

Embossed raindrops would be adorable!!

[@rebecca_elyse]

I’m absolutely loving this series! I would love to see a Christmas edition (or maybe more than one!) as Christmas gets closer.

[@49lucky]

Me 2

[@czdesign]

Great idea!!

[@amyw6927]

How sad that some of us feel the need to be unkind. I love your comment about being thin skinned to let in the light and creativity - stellar thought process!!! You give me hope because while watching all the clever stuff you do, I had a thought or 2 about how I'd do things a bit different, then I wondered if that makes me critical, then you said your comments about thin skin and light and creativity, and then I get the light and understand that I just learned from you how to let my own thoughts and creativity flow. Gosh, what a lesson in understanding -- thanks so much for sharing yourself, knowledge, and creativity with those of us still struggling to get it. You are awesome!!!

[@czdesign]

Amy, I love how folks do things differently! That is how I have learned SO many great tips! I love it when people share their techniques or suggestions. But is less fun is when people are just mean. hahaha!

[@debt.8971]

I enjoy your videos. This series is fun. It’s like watching ourselves craft. I don’t record myself, but I do talk to myself sometimes. It’s part of the process.😉

[@marniedidlick5964]

Omg you are a joy to watch! I love your sense of humour and I constantly find myself giggling as you create. Yes its a simple card but my goodness it comes out beautiful. Keep these videos coming!!!

[@czdesign]

Oh thank you!

[@pattir9591]

That little 'half' cloud in gray would look cute in the corner of a card. I am LOVING these videos!

[@czdesign]

Great idea!!

[@recoveringsoul755]

I knew a guy in the early 80's who was smitten with the Muppets movie. He had a little stuffed cloud with rainbow fringe hanging from the ceiling, but he also had a sort of gray satin stuffed rain cloud with "rain fringe" coming out of it, shades of blue purple grey white maybe black. It was cute. Not sure if I've seen the muppet movie or if it had anything to do with that movie.

[@nicolalubbe1026]

Love the simplicity and the banter. Hubby had cupboards and a desk fitted in the garage (like you I have an office upstairs) but my garage is my favourite space in the house. It was then tiled and he added a matching desk for himself and that's our space

[@kimbain4368]

Love the gray background. Love the pink cheeks, gray eyes and mouth. Love the white embossed sentiment. Love your rainbow colors. Love it all! This is adorable!

[@mccseq]

These videos are great. I get a lot of food for thought listening to you go thru the process and talk things out. Great card, love the gray, and the rainbow!

[@CatherinesCreations7]

I love it when you have a new video out here, you crack me up and I learn something at the same time! It is fun to see your process, cute card!

[@czdesign]

Glad you like them!

[@pinksnapdragons2675]

I am glad to "know" another paper crafter who is a bit of a sailor. You make me laugh with your comments and your willingness to show and admit to your mistakes. Thank you.

[@czdesign]

Sailor Sue is what they call me around these parts!

[@cathithorpe9036]

I’m loving this series! I have so many unused stamps/dies and watching your process is very helpful. Also love the happy cloud card.

[@kimberlyagreene343]

I like the grey base as it ties in with the eyes & mouth & it follows with grey skies! Looks great!

[@deborahrogers4107]

I love your your so-called 'simple cards.' There is so much thought that goes into them. This is a great series. I am watching all of them. What a great sense of humor. So we get beauty, intelligence and the feeling that you could just be our best friend.

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@rhondahuggins9542]

I find successful simple cards do give me the confidence and motivation to try more complex design ideas. Thanks for your series, Cathy🤗💟

[@bellapopish7584]

Awesome as always. You make me happy when my skies are gray.

[@czdesign]

Glad you like them!

[@bubbanme4]

Super cute card, Cathy. I enjoy listening to you as you create. Thank you for the pearls of wisdom at the end regarding people and their not so kind comments. You're a gem and a light in this world (insert heart emoji).

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@beoneofthemany]

I really enjoy your process! I too am a graphic designer and have only been making cards as a hobby for about 3 years. So fun!!! I've learned a lot from you and find our humor and creativity refreshing and super relaxing. Thank you for your videos and all the lovely art products created under your CZ brand. .

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@helenmurratti4672]

Cathy, I just discovered you today and became an instant fan. "New Stamps, Now What?" really got my attention. I get so excited for new items to arrive and put them away for another day, and life gets in the way. Love your personality and good ideas. I have been stamping for 20 years and it amazes me that I learn something new every day from videos, etc. Thank you!

[@czdesign]

Well Helen, that is wonderful! I'm so glad you found me!

[@sandypeppers6861]

Dang Cathy, I wish you were my neighbor!

[@carnationrose21]

I’ll join you in that! 😀

[@craftsoup2623]

Me too!

[@rhondalaine9428]

yep me three...!!!..🤣🥰

[@TheStayC]

Me four!

[@AWord-dh5qu]

I love your sense of humor! I smiled all the way through!

[@margaretschuering622]

I think your project is cute also like the pale gray background. Love this series of videos 'New stamps...". I think it gives newbies or oldbies to papercrafting/cardmaking and maybe other people who happen to stumble on your video some idea of what it takes to make a card/project. My friends and relatives (all non-crafters) love my cards, but don't understand all the little thoughts that go through the creator's mind and the physical steps that the creator has to go through to make a nice-looking card. Love your humor, observations and thought processes. Keep it up!

[@soccerjulie46]

I love the simple card. Such a cute rainbow! If you want to make multiples, you could cut all of the strip dies together out of your different colors and voila, many of each color.

[@CraftyKazzaH]

Your card is simple but I think it's cute too! To answer your question Cathy; I've been crafting for over 10 years and I can look at someone's project and usually see how they did it - once in a while there's a new technique or something to learn but mostly, i'm not afraid when it comes to papercraft - it's only paper, if it doesn't work, it has another side or can go in the bin and start again :o) When it comes to keyboard warriors having a go - they aren't worth anyones time or energy - let it go, let it go... thanks for sharing, i hadn't seen either set before but like you i have many 'must have' purchases that haven't been used, I'm trying to remedy that nowadays though :o)

[@ritaebert833]

I loved the gray. It is cute and very clean. I love the pig eyes and face gray also. That really gave an expression.

[@selinamcginn8749]

I subscribed after watching one of the videos in this series. Love it. Not only do you make me laugh, but you inspired me to make a card. 😁

[@czdesign]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Genie11000]

I love your design explanations. It helps me to apply the concepts to my own supplies and get satisfying results. Youe cards are so cute. Gray was a good idea as it emphasized the cloud more than the white background would have.

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@raceandrodeo]

Just like the MISTI, a Teflon bone folder is a MUST! Quality tools=quality work! 💞

[@czdesign]

Totally agree!

[@raceandrodeo]

@@czdesign just like you. I would have given up on stamping if not for the MISTI! Glad you said that. It's often hard to justify spending money on supplies, but it is so worth it buying quality.

[@lisaloiselle4562]

Such an adorable card! I love your humor, and seeing your creative process play out is helpful.

[@barbaramartin8507]

I love all of your videos! I get happy when I see you’ve posted one! Keep them coming! You are fun to watch, I always learn something, and your cards are gorgeous!

[@ShawninAZ]

I love your writing , always have always will, and everything you create so I have to agree with Paul, love you!!! I’m so enjoying this series Cathy, thank you!

[@czdesign]

Thanks, Shawn!

[@SuperJodib]

I really enjoyed this creative journey with you and your fun sense of humor. Grey was a great choice. Thank you :)

[@karenreeves5801]

Cute card & I love the grey background. Thanks for all the tips & tricks on using stamps & dies that you’ve had for a while. I buy these things after watching a video & when I finally get them I don’t have a clue what to do with them. Glad to see even professionals suffer with this.

[@dianeshaw2433]

Stay just the way you are... I enjoy your videos and I've learned a lot from your design principles. This series has been so helpful, I thought I was the only one who bought a stamp or die and wondered what I was going to do with it. Love your thought process and it's made me be a little more excited to just jump in and see what I create. I look forward to the next one. Thank you!!!

[@bevacole]

I love the card and you ALWAYS make me laugh and smile. Thank you Cathy. The world needs you! Bev (8/1/2020) Cleveland, OH

[@valerievalagator6780]

I am creative and an empath....woo doggie.. it can get overwhelming, you are a gift.

[@susanjohnson318]

Ohmigawsh, I LOVE the tip on using the score buddy to mount the front! And when you said, "I don't need the score buddy" and "Think again" screen, I burst out laughing. I do that "trick" all the time. "I'll just eyeball this as I put it together. . . oops." Thanks so much for a great series. I am enjoying your videos so much, and appreciate your commentary, your spirit, and you!

[@juliecarlisle1009]

Very honestly, when I do a simple card I beat myself up saying it needs something else. Thanks for keeping it simple!

[@OffKilterCrafterIan]

Your videos are always so wonderful. Love watching your process. That throwback photo, WOW!

[@czdesign]

Right? That was my life from age 11 to 17. Five days a week. I was never all that good. Remind me to send you a link to a video of me skating. It's a classic. lol.

[@daisyv5038]

Aside from the pretty cute card, the "mean comments VS. porous skin" thing, well it was a great big personal treasure to hear that. It is like someone handing me a treasure. Mucho thank yous for passing that on.

[@czdesign]

Oh thank you!

[@melgrimm5346]

I enjoyed the video. I struggle most times with a new stamp set & it’s reassuring that I’m not alone. I do like the card! That little cloud with its face is so cute!

[@dianemclaughlin5093]

I love watching your videos! You have such a great sense of humor.

[@jodyknox2660]

I really enjoyed watching you make this card...I am inspired to be more simple!

[@czdesign]

You can do it!

[@cazee100]

Like the tip of putting the card base right into the corner of the board to stick the other card on top straight, 😊

[@karenmunson4401]

I enjoy watching your videos. I love your sense of humor, appreciate your extra tips! I taught second grade in west Michigan and I showed my kids ROYGBIV.

[@dianadoub2970]

The grey works beautifully! Thank you for reminding me it's ok to not have a thicker skin...💓

[@czdesign]

I have to remind myself every time I post anything publicly!

[@susanbeane6564]

Fun video! You are really getting more comfortable on the camera and much more competent with the video process! I do notice the difference from earlier this year. Keep ‘em coming!

[@czdesign]

Hey Susan, thank you so much for saying that. I feel like I'm starting to iron out the bugs for sure. My goal has been to get one percent better every time I film it live style video.

[@TheStayC]

Cathy, Love you and your skin, no matter what thickness it is! Totally impressed with you not having to bleep anything during the die cutting mishap. I don't think I could have pulled that off.😉 I loved the card and getting to watch your process. Thank you for sharing yourself with us!

[@mzp6620]

As someone who has bought stamp and dies (in a buy frenzy :| Now what?) I appreciate this series so much! ha I like the grey background that you went with and the whole card. Super cute. *Sorry for the trolls out there, there is always someone who has nothing better to do with their life--hang in there and keep on crafting!

[@joannecarroll5504]

Well, here's 1 subscriber to help you on your way to 30k - you've always made me smile any time I stopped by. It's nice to learn from smart witty women.

[@czdesign]

Well thank YOU Joanne!

[@carriebarnett5500]

Love the card and your style! This series is brilliant as it shows even a simple card takes time. When watching ‘normal’ KZbin video it leaves me with the impression that I should be able to produce an excellent card in about 10 minutes flat. You’re showing me that’s not the case and giving me the confidence to keep trying. And to use what I have rather than keep buying new things... although new shiny things are fun too! Thank you so much for what you do - you’re fab!

[@czdesign]

Yeah, and I did edit some stuff out! lol. Trying to keep it real!

[@cecilecoonrod4146]

I really appreciate all your series. I try to put everything onto my cards and I need to see simpler designs because, crazy as it sounds, I don't know how to do that. Thank you!

[@nancydurrett9319]

Love the series and the card! Great job!

[@cheryllittmann1670]

Looks adorable! Good Job Cathy!

[@Linda.Swierczynski]

Hello Cathy, when you're done heat embossing turn it over and heat the other side a little bit, and it will help remove the warping. I really love your videos!! You have a wonderful personality, and I love your humor. Linda from NJ. 😀🌺

[@topcropper]

Love this series !!!

[@Taitcreates639]

Love how you work, step by step, taking your time. You have the best taste n colors, stamps too. Tfs.

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@leefeldmeier9483]

I'm with you on simplicity. I love making simple cards and avoid ephemera that a lot of people seem drawn to. Simple is very effective!

[@sherihale3715]

I love this card, the MFT products and your wonderful sense of humor :)

[@czdesign]

Thanks for watching!

[@leeminer1939]

thank you for your comments about fending off the hurt that can result from having thin skin. Right words at the right time. Oh yeah, loved your video.

[@czdesign]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sherryshumay]

I love watching you, you make me laugh. I always have you running in the background at work...teehee!

[@czdesign]

Don't tell the boss! Shhhh.

[@TCsPaperBlessingscrafts]

Love love this series! Thank you!! Love the card! ❤️

[@czdesign]

Thank you!

[@MistyElam]

Another awesome video! I’ve only been card making for a few years like you but I’ve learned so much from watching your videos. You’re so easy to listen to.

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much, Misty.

[@JenniffierKramer]

I like the gray. Super cute. I really enjoyed listening to your thought process I am new to stamping so hearing you design decision and your indecisiveness is super helpful for me.

[@rosesuenram6842]

Love love this series and your card. Gray is great!

[@junesefscik5801]

I love these videos....and yes, when I do a simple card, I do find I want to do several with additional elements and try more things. I love these videos and please don't second guess your decisions....it's your creativity I love. And I love the gray too. Thanks again

[@paulettemiller5066]

You are a breath of fresh air! I really enjoy your videos! Thank you!

[@czdesign]

I'm so glad!

[@amberhoy9697]

Grey was the right call, love the card! Wasn't sure if I'd like the straight rainbow stripes, but it works. The cloud face is adorable.

[@Stamper3361]

Thank you for making these videos - I so appreciate it. Love them. For those making negative comments shame on you. My mom taught me if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all. (Private thought: you can't fix stupid) Keep up the good work Cathy, and thanks for your service. 😊👍

[@paulaleigh244]

You crack me up! I love your work and humor. Thank you! Your a breath of fresh air ❤

[@czdesign]

Oh thank you!

[@shirleycooper2031]

You are a great teacher! I love your videos.

[@gailkempf672]

Hi Cathy. You are one of my favorite card makers. I love your sense of humor and experimentation. I'm new to card making and I'm learning a lot from you about the thought process of making a card. I love the fact that you were a graphic designer. You have skills that the other card makers don't have. Thank you for your videos.

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much, Gail!

[@claireg5651]

Competitive roller skating, OMG that photo is gold!!! Just love you! Seeing the thumbs down discussion in the comments, as Gina K says & I paraphrase, 'all KZbin activity is good activity', so it actually helps your channel either way, so Ha! to them.

[@czdesign]

Right?!

[@deborahdavis353]

I like the gray. Wouldn’t have thought about that color, but think it’s a great choice!

[@chelerutan]

Super cute card. You at so enjoyable to watch. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@angelahartley3212]

I absolutely love love your sense of humor!!

[@czdesign]

Thank you!

[@patriciadelany6699]

Love this card! Love your process! And, I really enjoy your sense of humor!

[@czdesign]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@BackyardFarmerCrafts]

First off I loved your entire video. My take away a new card maker was your embossing. I always stamp sprinkle and heat within 30 seconds and my embossing never comes out right. You took your time and it came out perfect. Come on 30,000 hugs Joanne 🤗

[@Laura_D]

Love the grey cardstock choice! Also, thanks for the trick of using the base of the scoring tool to help line up the card panel! I'm the queen of placing them down wonky and definitely will use this tip.

[@AngieChester1]

I totally agree, when I first tried stamping about 12 years ago, with a block, disaster, so didnt stamp. Then last year learned about the Misti and that was such a relief. Now love stamping.

[@czdesign]

Girl, that is the only reason I became a stamper. Once I started using that tool it changed my life. That is not hyperbole!

[@karaokelola]

I like the gray - it’s a great neutral.

[@mariehoney31]

This is super cute, Cathy! I really like it on the gray base!

[@czdesign]

Oh thank you!

[@giselled.4149]

I love all of your cards and your videos. You are hilarious and make learning fun!

[@czdesign]

Glad you like them!

[@theOmega989]

I love you, you crack me up and you make fantastic cards. You are so much fun. Please keep them coming.

[@czdesign]

Thank you! Will do!

[@janievantol420]

Keep ‘ em coming Kathy. I love your videos and cards.

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@suetownsend1932]

At first, I was not thrilled with the gray background, but I thought about it and decided that I do like it. After all, clouds and rainbows emerge from stormy skies, so it all makes sense!! Good choice!! I enjoy your videos and your off-beat sense of humor. During these challenging days we all need to laugh, don't we!! What cracked me up today was a FaceBook video of the Cockatiel singing, "If You're Happy and You Know It"! I don't know why, but it made me laugh out loud!!

[@teresasanner-fecto3690]

Adorable card. I love watching your process... makes me feel like I'm normal and I think you're hilarious. I tend to bite off more than I can chew. When people have mean things to say... it's not about you... it's about them. You're lovely!

[@czdesign]

That is true!

[@barbaralassiter259]

I liked this video because you shared the how-to process and the design options you were thinking about. Sometimes getting from the idea to the actual finished card, results in a totally different card from the original idea! And that is just part of the process! Thanks for sharing with us! A tip I learned from Jennifer McGuire is that a white gel pin might fix a "not as perfect as you wanted" white embossed sentiment! My thought is that we need more kindness and less negativity in this world today!

[@czdesign]

Yes that is a great tip and others are sharing it to. I never knew you could do that and so today I found a video for release later in the month and guess what I did? I did that tip and it worked like a charm.

[@janetsimmons8880]

I love this card. Thanks for the tip on using the score buddy to line up your layers. I always struggle with that so anxious to try that. Thanks for an amazing video. Always love your sense of humor!

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Cathy, I think the grey colour was the right choice for the background. ... and I love that you create on the fly and we get to have a front row seat to the performance. Loved the card and the video. Awesome job. 😊

[@mildredwagner3351]

You sure make me feel better about my cards, thank you so much. Awesome tips.

[@czdesign]

Happy to help!

[@kimgrimes632]

Love your videos and the gray was definitely the right choice. Keep smilin’ and doing what you do!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@antjep2521]

It was fun. Makes me look in a different way to the design of my card