Got some new stamps? Now what to do with them?

[REAL TIME VIDEO] Your new stamps arrive and all of a sudden you're struck with designer freeze! I've been there, and today, I'll start from scratch with a stamp set I've never used before. Will it be cute? Or a hot mess? True, I'll go to some tried and true techniques, but I will talk you through some of the design decisions, plus we can have a live chat during the premiere! I filmed this "live" in my craft/dining room so that I could premiere it and we can chat as we go! If you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer during the premiere! Or, if you catch this after the premiere, leave a comment for me below! All the supplies I'm using are linked below!
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S U P P L I E S U S E D :
• Even More Spring Flowers Stamps
--- ldli.co/e/opol0l [ SSS ]
• Even More Spring Flowers Dies
--- ldli.co/e/lp4zn1 [ SSS ]
• Reverse Sympathy Sentiment Strips (CZ Design)
--- ldli.co/e/xpkydj [ SSS ]
• Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80 lb (40 sheets)
--- ldli.co/e/197jl5 [ SSS ]
• Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110 lb (25 sheets)
--- ldli.co/e/dnzdl3 [ SSS ]
• Waffle Flower A2 Layered Dies
--- ldli.co/e/lp4zn2 [ SSS ]
--- ldli.co/e/xpkydz [ WFF ]
• Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Label Wafer Dies
--- ldli.co/e/197jlq [ SSS ]
• My Favorite Things Candy Stripes Stencil
--- ldli.co/e/6g4qgd [ SimonSaysStamp ]
--- ldli.co/e/g07y0y [ MFTStamps ]
• Tim Holtz Mini Distress Ink Pad Worn Lipstick
--- ldli.co/e/dnzdlk [ SSS ]
• Picked Raspberry Distress Ink Mini Cube
--- ldli.co/e/zpny9p [ SSS ]
• Spiced Marmelad Distress Ink Mini Cube
--- ldli.co/e/923pnn [ SSS ]
• Mustard Seed Distress Ink Mini Cube
--- ldli.co/e/k30do0 [ SSS ]
• Squeezed Lemonade Distress Ink Mini Cube
--- ldli.co/e/7024k7 [ SSS ]
• Twisted Citron Distress Ink Mini Cube
--- ldli.co/e/np5kg4 [ SSS ]
• Mini Ink Tray from OrganizeMore
--- ldli.co/e/6g4j96 [ ORG ]
• Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad
--- ldli.co/e/g07kd4 [ SSS ]
• Brutus Monroe Alabaster Ultra Fine Embossing Powder
--- ldli.co/e/0okjmz [ SSS ]
• Inkadinkado EMBOSSING MAGIC Powder Bag 05847
--- ldli.co/e/4ngjgk [ SSS ]
--- ldli.co/e/2kojo6 [ GNK ]
• Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun
--- ldli.co/e/560j0m [ SSS ]
• Scor-Pal Mini Scor Buddy Scoring Board
--- ldli.co/e/376j63 [ SSS ]
• Teflon Bone Folder Simon Says Stamp
--- ldli.co/e/mp292e [ SSS ]
• Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
--- ldli.co/e/e69z9l [ SSS ]
• Mini Misti Stamping Tool
--- ldli.co/e/qpe1ed [ SSS ]
--- ldli.co/e/j5g1g1 [ GNK ]
• Mini MISTI Mouse Pad Insert
--- ldli.co/e/yp7y7q [ SSS ]
--- ldli.co/e/prmxm9 [ GNK ]
• MISTI Bar Magnet
--- ldli.co/e/roldle [ SSS ]
--- ldli.co/e/opoloj [ GNK ]
3M Scotch Full Adhesive Post It Notes-Simon Says Stamp
--- ldli.co/e/xp3p1o [ SSS ]
• Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy Cleaner
--- ldli.co/e/lp4z42 [ SSS ]
• Amazon.com | Chef'n Dash Salt Cellar
--- amzn.to/2DvgB6y [ AMZUS ]
• Picket Fence Studios Life Changing Blender Brush Set
--- ldli.co/e/xpkykz [ SSS ]
• Bathtub Blender Brush Caddie
--- ldli.co/e/dnzdzk [ ETS ]
• Brush Buddies | Etsy
--- ldli.co/e/zpnynp [ ETS ]
• PenBlade Single Green
--- ldli.co/e/923p3n [ SSS ]
• Tim Holtz Tonic Craft Pick
--- ldli.co/e/k30d00 [ SSS ]
• EK Success Craft Tweezers
--- ldli.co/e/702427 [ SSS ]
• EK Success Cutter Bee Scissors
--- ldli.co/e/np5k54 [ SSS ]
• Tim Holtz Tonic Craft Shears
--- ldli.co/e/6g4j46 [ SSS ]
• Large tier glue holder | Etsy
--- ldli.co/e/g07k74 [ ETS ]
• Gina K. Designs Connect Glue
--- ldli.co/e/0okjkz [ SSS ]
--- ldli.co/e/4ngjzk [ GNK ]
• Gina K Designs Dot Runner
--- ldli.co/e/2koj16 [ SSS ]
• Therm O Web Purple Tape
--- ldli.co/e/376jd3 [ SSS ]
• Therm O Web 0.5 inch Purple Tape
--- ldli.co/e/mp29ze [ SSS ]
• Scrapbook Adhesives Thin Foam Squares (combo pack)
--- ldli.co/e/e69z3l [ SSS ]
• C-Thru T Square Ruler
--- ldli.co/e/qpe1nd [ SSS ]
• Tim Holtz Tonic Guillotine Timmer
--- ldli.co/e/j5g1x1 [ SSS ]
• Dahle Self-Healing Cutting 18x12 Mat
--- ldli.co/e/yp7ymq [ SSS ]
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[@czdesign]

⭐️⭐️ Here's a link to my visual supply list: ldli.co/e/gdq4kj ⭐️⭐️

[@diannedearriel5213]

👁👁. Thanks for link - am new to iPhone at 78 yo, hahaha❗️ P.S. just love your refreshing attitude❗️ I raised my two children with ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING & DO INTO OTHERS... They are 👌 OK ❣️❣️❣️ Your mother did a wonderful piece of work on you❣️❣️❣️

[@christinecrow1410]

@@diannedearriel5213

[@theOmega989]

Also, don’t forget everyone, utilize those cellphones and snap a picture of your pre-glued, die-cut i arrangement to help you replicate the arrangement as you glue the pieces down. And take a picture of the finished product, too, so when you give it away, sell it, whatever, you can remember what you did and make it again at a later date

[@czdesign]

I always forget this!

[@lyndabrock7223]

Thank you for your tutorial very helpful easy to follow Hug's Lynda xx

[@dsmith1501ds]

I made 2 cards today and forgot to photograph AGAIN! Every time I forget and can never replicate

[@janetmiller5614]

“I hope they don’t feel bad!” Haha i love her so much.

[@Favorites2012mine]

Yes! This is a necessary series. I buy too many Stamp Set based on cards I've seen in videos or Instagram. Once I have the stamp set, within a couple of weeks, I have forgotten the inspiration and feel frustrated when I don't know what to do with the stamps. I'd love to know how you approach designing a card. Also, I saw a suggestion as to how to use the multitude of backgrounds that we all have laying around. That would be helpful as well. As ever, thank you!

[@karensstuff6074]

helen schneiderman omg you’re living my unspoken, unadmitted weakness! (At least to my husband lol) so glad I’m not alone!

[@shannonmay6205]

My thoughts exactly

[@MissChelle]

I have the same problem, so now I take a photo on my phone of the card that inspired the purchase as well as the stamp/die. I keep them in an album called ‘purchased” so I know how to find it again. Makes it so much easier and I can go thru it to see my purchased items and I don’t double up. ❤️🇦🇺

[@mjngltn]

@@MissChelle Great idea keeping the pic with the stamp! I take a pic, move it to a folder called card ideas, then forget I have the pic, then can't decide how to use the stamp. 🙄😁

[@michelleadamchak1330]

"Common margins are my jam".....that's when I lost it. I 💝 this channel so much. I was unaware you could emboss with a stencil. Today I learned.

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@kazoomi2]

Great video and I really like the way the narrative went. I like to hear what’s going through your mind as you worked on it. And I’m glad it’s not a full live with a chat. I know lots of folks love the chats but for me they are distracting with all the “hi” to so-and-so and the responses to a comment that was written a while ago. Your sharing of your thoughts as you create is what I really am looking for as I learn from your thoughts and reasons for doing, or not doing, things.

[@czdesign]

This format was REALLY fun to try. I liked chatting after the fact, you know? Doing a premiere (and that was a first for me) was really fun! Will be doing this again!

[@nikiakbik5896]

Yes I don’t really like wading thru all the Hi’s to this person and that person to get to the meat of the video info! Cathy I love you sense of humor and how you are with yourself. Kind and funny!

[@stacieboo2]

OMG that's the god dame cutest wee stamping platform I have ever seen just love it so, I need one of the smaller ones just like this wee one, card is just stunning xx

[@karenjudy6936]

Thank you for doing this series. This is my biggest struggle with cardmaking. I tend to spend more time researching others' ideas for using a particular stamp set, then I run out of time or patience for making the actual card. I want to do more creating on my own and less "borrowing" someone else's idea. Thank you, thank you, thank you again for doing this series!!!

[@czdesign]

You are so welcome!

[@MindyWaters]

Same!!!

[@jocelyncrosby815]

I do the same thing especially with the card kits from 2 subscriptions. I do get compliments tho from the CASEing (LOL), and like others have said, I get stamps after seeing a demo but when they arrive I've forgotten where I saw the demo (ROFLOL)

[@NiceLoki]

Oh Cathy, I love how natural you are in your videos. 0:42 you say we don't want four minutes of you sitting there pondering... I say "it only takes you 4 minutes?" 🤣 2:40 "oh there's me in a little circle" I like seeing you in the little circle while we watch you creating. I loved this video, thank you for discussing the ensemble and your thoughts on where to put the sentiment. I'm never sure if what I'm putting together will appeal to anyone else, I have no confidence in my design ability. I don't know why some things work and others don't.

[@czdesign]

Oh thank you!

[@NiceLoki]

I've just added a bit more to my original comment.

[@lootseepanganiban-lustan278]

What I love is the simplicity of the card. Simple is always good 👍👍👍

[@candymarcase5076]

I love that you’re real.

[@winepaperstains]

Nooooo! I subscribed, liked, circle of you and coffee on hand!!! This is so different and cool! I'm also a hot mess and excited to watch your videos!!! Live crafting is the best! I love embossing! Funny, how I look at my phone and was shopping for embossing powders then ran into your tutorial. You have me hooked! Thank you!!

[@czdesign]

Thanks for subbing! Hot messes unite!

[@lindamathews9168]

Love to hear you think out loud. So very helpful. This a great series idea. Look forward to the next one.

[@isabelle7403]

I just love your ability to be so real. It makes you relatable and entertaining. 💖💖💖

[@rhondaj9976]

So glad you talk they your thoughts! I like the overlapping sentiment.

[@DoLallyCrafts]

I am so pleased you moved the sentiment. I was shaking my head, saying no no no, don't put it there!!! The bouquet was your focal point, you needed separation. It looks BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for a great video. I agree with Laura Bassen, you're brilliant! I look forward to more in this series.

[@CraftyNani66]

There is no right or wrong decision. Just have fun and make yourself happy. Your card is lovely.

[@BlackNekoHime]

This has been a fun video! I love it. Regarding the sentiment: I love it on the flowers because of the rule of thirds I learned from your 10-Min Design chats. I also think it great off of the flowers because it helps your eyes flow up the card and it gives your eyes something to rest on without translating all the colors. Thank you for starting this new series! I can't wait to see the next one. Cheers!

[@tonikwaiser1832]

I love it! That's how I design everything. Grab the set and figure it out on the fly.

[@rebeccagriffith905]

Cathy, Your card is Gorgeous! I will definitely be watching this series. I am so glad that you craft with coffee, and occasionally have to take a moment. "Me, Myself and I" caught "ourselves " chuckling because that is what goes on in my head too!🤪🤫🤣 Have a Fabulous week!

[@harriettezmalloy7182]

Cathy this is a FAB video!! It was truly helpful to watch you go through the process of putting the card together, especially without having an idea to begin with. I have that same stamp set, as well as MANY others, that I’ve never used. I see a set & buy it with an idea in mind. Often by the time the stamp arrives I’ve forgotten my idea & I have no idea what to do. This will be a fantastic series & helpful for so many of us. Thank you so much for your time & your teaching of what you know. Hugs to you. 🥰

[@teresamorgan4529]

I like it! Love it, actuallly. The separation and the sentiment at the side.

[@barbsdee3831]

I agree with the placement of the sentiment 👍🏼 Lovely card 🥰

[@aprilynnebarrett3239]

I love watching you think through the process!

[@michellenolan6435]

Lifted this to help my mother-in-law make her first ever card and it turned out beautifully! Thx for making easy to follow along tutorials! I love the finished product and might just mass produce these! Thanks for letting us steal your ideas!

[@melissaihler9389]

Thank you for being so real in your video. It's validating for those of us who sometimes agonize over our card making. Also, I like where you put your sentiment! That's where I would have put it.

[@czdesign]

You are so welcome!

[@summer5851]

I'm so happy I'm not the only one with this dilemma, new stamps, background stamps, and also stencils...now what do I do? To many are in the, waiting to be used bin. I love that you're doing this series. I'm so ready for this! Thanks ever so much, Cathy!

[@lyllydd]

I really love that you explain the card elements in terms of design. I follow other crafters on KZbin, and it they don't really explain why they chose certain colors, textures, etc. They just make it seem like instinct, which doesn't help when I go to make a card. Thank you!!!

[@lindasachs8611]

Loved this card! It was wonderful to hear your thoughts as you designed the card. I never thought of making a template for the die cut but that seems the perfect solution to getting the image centered. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

[@juliewexler380]

So great to watch your process. You're right- there is no wrong decision-- both sentiment locations will work, but they result in a different vibe. I personally like the separation as everything else overlaps, so I like the distinction in the sentiment standing alone. Additionally, the message-- especially in this time-- is simple yet powerful, and it jumps out more this way. I typed the above while you were deciding, and it looks like you landed in the same place! Love it! Thanks, Cathy! Looking forward to more of these!

[@patriciarobinson356]

Love the embossing with a stencil.....Thanks for the reminder on how to do that. Your card is beautiful!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@dandmpug]

Ahhh, Cathy, I just love ya! You make me smile and show me how to do stuff, all at the same time, so that's a good thing! I enjoyed getting to witness your design process (even when things fell on the floor or your doggie guest made himself known!). Hope you continue making more of these! Oh, and in my thoroughly unprofessional opinion, I definitely think you made the right decision on the sentiment placement!

[@KJF1617]

Yes, please. More videos like this.

[@wonderwonder30]

This is fantastic! The new “thing” always gets the love while all the other stuff gets thrown to the side. This makes me want to go through my stamps and such to see what I haven’t used in a long time. Edit: this topic could apply to everything we own. I would love to see this with other things too, like embossing powder, markers and all the other things we “have” to have.

[@czdesign]

Couldn't agree more!

[@rhondamoore9450]

You bet!! I cannot stamp- Misti next- love the series. Needed!

[@Perivale]

Loved this video! Thanks. I did have a chuckle to myself when you said you were looking for a brick. I tend to prefer glue too, and use my steel pounding block to weigh cards down.

[@czdesign]

I always call my acrylic blocks bricks. Lol. But I usually don't record myself live! ha!

[@zlatkakabaivanova9843]

This is very helpful, thank you! I am glad you are planning to make this a series. I agree with one of the previous comments requesting a video on what to do with the backgrounds we have created. The card design is just perfect! I love the placement of the sentiment - I feel it’s more interesting there than over the flowers.

[@patriciahoppe9336]

Another great video Cathy! It's fun to "see" your thought process. As I watch I'm thinking do this or that. Nice to hear why you make your choices. I'm very excited to continue watching this series! I agree with the background idea-so many cool techniques to try and then I don't know how I want to turn it into a card. Th finished product turned out beautifully. Thank You!

[@maryjomoderegger657]

Very cool😎!!!! I like that you put the sentiment under the flowers so you can see the whole arrangement. Sometimes things get too covered up!! I have many stamps I get and then am stuck this was really cool!!

[@kathy4picturesbaids37]

I like where you put the sentiment. It balances between the leaf and flowers without detracting for them.

[@kimcarlisle1510]

Kathy- I love you and your designs. They are so well loved in my craft room - especially your Simon sentiment dies... every time they come out I have MUST HAVE attacks. Any sharing of your techniques and though processes is welcome and instructive to us novices!

[@trudievick2359]

You did AWESOME! Keep those videos coming. Love the simplicity as well as elegance of your cards. Thanks for sharing.

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@lobo1368]

You are so real, down to earth and funny. Love you 😄

[@robinmcauley3462]

Love this video! It really shows the process for creating and decisions!

[@angelastephens4247]

Loved this video! Was watching you decide to place where “Sending Love” sentiment should go routing for the separation 👍👍. I just forbid your channel- I haven’t crafted in a long time (I know! Even in Covid lockdown) and you have me inspired again. It was refreshing and fun to watch you work through your creative process. I hope you do more in the fly videos like this.

[@sugarspeeps9471]

Cathy, I loved this! I found it really helpful. I never knew you could use stencils in a die cutting machine!!! 💡🤯

[@lking1986]

Me neither! Genius!

[@angelastephens4247]

Ditto... I’m so excited to try!

[@nanmcneill4149]

Cathy I love the layout ... you are very creative ... have confidence!!! I LOVE the senement on the white ... that was my thought from the beginning

[@deb52500]

Love that your tweezers are a clothespin!! So great.. my biggest smile of the day!

[@marykayross8817]

You are great! I love watching your videos and I learn so much! It makes me want to take my stamps and figure out "what now?" HaHa! You really read my mind! I'm so glad I found your KZbin channel!!!!

[@shannonmay6205]

Very enjoyable watching and hearing your thoughts and knowing I'm not alone in process love the utility knife for removing backing from foam pads

[@vrwood11]

Seriously cute! I love them both.

[@Genie11000]

Love your design explanations. They help me to think through my own designing using my own stamps. Since I don't have many dies I use masking to achieve my layered look. You are very inspiring. Thank you.

[@lindajackson6793]

You inspire me. Most of the videos are detailed you make it seem a little more workable. I can relate my craft room is a closet and when I need to use my machines I wind up in the dinning room. And I love when you address your viewers not that you hear us yelling back at you 🌹☺️ Great job and thanks for all your get tips.

[@joannep8983]

I absolutely love this series! Keep them coming!

[@kimberlycowan6037]

Nooooo, keep the circle, love the facial expressions!

[@geraldinekreppel2076]

I think it’s great that you did this video because it shows people that you don’t always have to have a plan in mind and it develops as you go and I just found that refreshing

[@dezire2create490]

Love how this turned out!

[@cindyellis765]

Love the card, but love you more. Your videos are not only informative but entertaining as well. As you talk to us and walk us through the process you sound like I do in my head while I’m working out a project. Keep the vids coming. They’re great!

[@czdesign]

Oh thank you!

[@JillianNorwood]

The flowers are so beautiful that I liked the separation! Great series! You are so fun Cathy! 💓🌸🌼🌸

[@paulynevandersloot5677]

Beautiful!! I am a sucker for florals. I can’t resist them. Very pretty.

[@three2onemum]

Yes so excited about this!

[@mariesiler8379]

I love your presentation style Cathy. I will keep watching and learning from you. Thank you.

[@patriciacotronea4245]

Love listening to you talk and teach. You are funny but helpful at the same time. Thank you for the videos you share with us!

[@czdesign]

You are so welcome!

[@juliemiller1669]

OMGosh, I laugh at something you say or do every time I watch you! After watching this video this morning, I was inspired to use a stamp set that arrived in the mail a couple weeks ago. Thank you so much! Can't wait to see more in this series...

[@czdesign]

I'm so glad!

[@rhondadebell5943]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE that the video is about the how-to of DESIGNING a card. I would like to see more of these! Also, I strongly prefer the sentiment below and separate from the flowers (just like you did).

[@czdesign]

Thank you! Will do! Just editing another one today! Coming Saturday!

[@irenegill4573]

Yes! You have inspired me to challenge myself, grab some of those stamp sets I "HAD" to have and have never used....and make things with them. I LOVE the embossing &inking... AND I was really hoping you'd decide to put the sentiment where you did. lol I think I will even drag out my embossing powders, heat gun and even do some dry embossing. LOVE your videos... I get so many great ideas. THANK YOU!!!! ❤️️

[@bevm1973]

I enjoyed your thought process for the card. I, too, deliberate on where to put the sentiment. I was glad to hear that there is no "right" or "wrong" placement. Sometimes, either will work. Love your videos, Cathy.

[@czdesign]

I appreciate you watching!

[@amygwinn6182]

I hope you keep making this type of video because I love to make cards while listening/watching along! Your voice and humor is so soothing and of course, your design style and tips are perfect!

[@czdesign]

More to come! I am REALLY excited about the next one… coming mid week!

[@marilyn623]

I love watching your thought process and skills!

[@smoss4847]

Thank you, Cathy! This is a great series. Just the help I needed.

[@pattyeifert4355]

So I watched the live video today and loved it! I've been trying to reorganize my craft room for the 1000th time, when I came across some BORDER STAMPS! I mean...flat out nothing but pretty border stamps you could supposedly use across your card somewhere. Another one of my impulsive purchases before I really knew that I wouldn't be able to come up with an idea how to use them. I don't know if you have any or could or would even want to come up with a "why did I buy that border stamp, now what? video. Just thought I would throw that out there lol!!

[@czdesign]

Oh boy! I have almost NO border stamps but that is probably because I came later to card making!

[@pattyeifert4355]

@@czdesign that's okay!! I don't even remember when I started making cards! I know it was a long long time ago. I was scrapbooking and then I had scrapbooked my 3 children. I was thinking..now what do I do with all this crap!! Then I discovered card making and thought..well..yes..I could use the same supplies for cards! It was all downhill from there! I got sucked into the cardmaking world rabbit hole lol! I'm trying to stop purchasing and start making more. I have visions of my children when I pass saying "what the hell are we going to do with all this "?

[@99zanne]

I can date when I started but only because I bought a magazine and saved it! 1992 - and, really, way before the advent of KZbin. We had bulletin boards, and demos, but they posted photos before and we did basically chat. Now, of course, you can find anything to do with card making online. I really like this idea of hearing the thought process behind the finished product. Enlightening. Ty!

[@brendajennings5438]

Wonderful video... love seeing the process for how you decide what to do. Always nice to see the entire process (Jennifer and Kristina are good about that) because I always see some tip or trick I wouldn't have thought of! TFS!

[@brendaprescott2043]

Love your thought process for making this card. And yes the sentiment looks so good in that position. The flowers have that little heart shape in the centre petal so you have placed them exactly where they look symmetrical. Thanks for a great tutorial

[@czdesign]

You are so welcome

[@CouzCat]

I like what you decide, however, I would have layered over the flowers. The gestalt: however, however, howe, philosophical. Love your channel & information. TFS. love you girl

[@brendaheins3191]

Love it! Love the overlap!

[@Cynphoenix56]

This is elegant and simple. Love it!

[@louisehorner]

Kathy, making these videos is a good idea and I hope you continue. I have been making cards and building up my stash and confidence for about four years, but I learned helpful things today about my process. Comments like, “makes everything three times” really helps me to forgive myself for not getting it right the first time. Actually, I am finally moving beyond the concern for perfection, but reinforcement is a good thing! Now I am thinking about those card makers that found their love of paper crafting during a pandemic and don’t even have someone to guide them. You are doing the right thing and it is a gift to others. Thank you!

[@dayleigh01]

Cathy, as always you are so entertaining and love the idea of this series. Awesome card 🥰🥰🥰

[@Sylvia.Torres]

It came out beautifully. 😍

[@lisatolen4208]

Looking forward to it.

[@audregaer3281]

I would have tried the sentiment lined up on the right side overlapping the leaf before locking it down, but then I usually put the sentiment lower right. They always seem to work better there for me. Fun to watch your process.

[@czdesign]

That's a great idea!

[@donnadambrot2010]

That's exactly what I was going to say.

[@nadeanamen1542]

Thank you so much! Your video was great! I’ll certainly watch more of them!

[@sarahsmom1995]

Pretty card. Looking forward to the series.😊😊

[@karenquigely]

Your design was perfection. I used to buy Simple Scrapbooks just to see your designs I have never actually made a scrapbook. Showing ways to determine how to use a stamp set is something that we really need to see. Can't wait for the next one.

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much, Karen!

[@pattibrigman9469]

Cathy, I’m have been binge watching all of your KZbin videos. I woke up Wednesday at 3:21AM and you were still making cards. So now I have to figure out where fell asleep. I really love your more recent videos. I like seeing your face and love your “quirky” personality. I hope you are not offended. Remember you will always have new viewers and they will have varying degrees of experience.

[@czdesign]

Oh wow!

[@czdesign]

Thank you!!!

[@laurawright9215]

I love watching the process it helps me know I’m not crazy with my own process. Loved the card. One thing I’ve found is if my sentiment goes over my design my design reaches evenly eg top and bottom. If I’m setting it of below as you have done I create a little white space for that sentiment strip. Love your work

[@Nickybb44]

Great video Cathy! Love this new series of yours.

[@imeldaoneill7747]

Loved the video and looking forward to more of the series.

[@rhondahuggins9542]

Note to self...'bone folder is not a pry bar!'😂 This series is a great idea. Am an old teacher (of various thangs) and believe learning should be a widely accesible event! Growing up in rural Arkansas...Bob Ross on our PBS was my intoduction to painting. Though oils have not been my pursuit (unless u count Paint-By-Number kits) I have learned (through bitter pain & experience😅) that I can do a multitude of arts & crafts, if I put my mind to it...except maybe whittling (me & sharp little knives😝) Thanks Cathy, for being 'live' from your diningroom. Looking forward to more lovely projects.🤗💜

[@czdesign]

It is my pleasure!

[@mck9496]

Can't wait! I have that set and have never used it! So excited to see what you will do!

[@czdesign]

Yes! Join me and bust out those stamps!

[@karenreeves5801]

Great tips for those of us who buy stamps on the spur of the moment after watching a video with those stamps. Thanks for all the tips, & I think the sentiment below the flowers was the way to go.

[@czdesign]

Thanks for watching!

[@lisabagshaw7878]

Cathy fantastic video and beautiful card! I appreciate all your hard work coming up with all these videos and sharing with us. You are truly an inspiration! I agree with many others I would love to see a video about what to do with all the beautiful backgrounds and die cuts we make and the thought process of putting it all together to complete a card.

[@beatrice6394]

Beautiful & perfect flower card! 💐

[@cindyellis765]

Another great video. Love the beautiful simple design. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@kathygroff4526]

Your card is delightful! It’s 50/50 on the placement of the sentiment strip, but I’m leaning toward the choice on top of the bouquet. The black on the yellow is really attractive! TFSharing, Cathy! 💛🌼🧡

[@carlapage7957]

Great video Cathy! I agree with you about the emboss resist technique, it's the easiest way to color, and make it look like a pro. Nice layout, all your design elements are present on this card.😃👍🏻💖

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@aidaortiz7411]

Love the colors ♥️

[@joannevargas9638]

Love it!!!

[@rebeccahenson5328]

You go girl. I don’t know why you ever doubt yourself??? You do a wonderful job! Consistently.

[@debrashaw9130]

Never thought about layering like this! Beautiful card!💖💖💖🌹🤓

[@Jam020866]

Excellent I get these stamps and this is exactly what I say! Thank you so much 😊