New Background Stamp? Now what to do with it?

[@czdesign]

⭐️⭐️ Here's a link to a visual supply list for my project today: ldli.co/e/69l7jl ⭐️⭐️

[@allyscroggins9814]

You don’t talk to much, it’s a part of your charm and your running dialogue enhances your tutorials!!! Keep it up!

[@czdesign]

I appreciate that!

[@barbaraburgdorff7025]

You are WONDERFUL! When you said you were mesmerized by your own skill and then talked about your freakishly long arms, I thought I was going to lose it. My friend kept asking me what I was laughing at. You are so talented and make me feel better about my stamping skills. I am new and have many things to learn from you and much laughter in store. Thank you for all of it! Barbara from Texas

[@czdesign]

Wow, thank you! : )

[@sarahelizabeth6342]

Super cute! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the real-time walkthrough with thought process and imperfections. All of the perfect cards I see on KZbin make me intimidated that I’ll never be good enough. So the real talk helps so much!!

[@lmmazzola]

You are a hoot Cathy. Fun to listen to and always learn something, simple or not. And I hear everything because "I speak English" also.

[@laurafadora1]

I love you. Especially when you say “thank you” under your breath. It brings me life. You know what I mean? I think you do, because you speak English.

[@czdesign]

Oh Laura, thank you for commenting today… I just had a comment of someone saying, "This was so simple… nothing new here" or something like that and I thought, "I am SO glad you took the time from your busy day to share that with me. No, really… thank you so much." Most people are awesome, like you, and the 99%. Some folks? We place them into different categories.

[@MindyWaters]

Someday, I would love to have a drink with the two of you...you both have such a fun outlook on life, which I am appreciating in the midst of being in school leadership during a pandemic. Like I said before, I would watch either of your videos, even if it was just a crumpled piece of cardstock! And I want to thank you both for the sunshine you bring all of us through these videos!

[@cindyreynoso5412]

@@MindyWaters I totally agree!! Can I be invited to the party, please?? I think it's nice to hear that these gals, who are the professionals, have the same issues I have!

[@normashutt8347]

Cathy pop lol

[@Pebblesmas]

Does this sound stange..but are you guys family, sometimes i forget which video i"m listening to, Laura or Cathy...your voice and accent is so much alike...so nice!

[@colettetorres9997]

I totally love your sense of humor. You make me smile the entire time I watch your videos! Great video!

[@czdesign]

Oh thank you!

[@Favorites2012mine]

Love, love this series! I'm so guilty of buying stamps I thought were really awesome and then forget in a couple of months why I bought them. I need to remember to keep it simple...do what you know. All great advice! Thanks!

[@stamps4fungin]

I copy the card image I saw, the reason I purchased the stamp, die or stencil, print it out so I remember.

[@SuperRocketdog1]

Helen I've got 100s of stamps! Haven't used them all also embossing folders I just don't know what to do😂😂😱😱 I found some Xmas stamps I'd forgotten I had" yes it's an age thing. Lol👏🏻👏🏻🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🐶🐶🐶🐶💕💕💕

[@lindas7087]

Loved watching your process. I was watching KZbin because I was, as I often am, frozen into inactivity with my card making. Watching TV instead of actually MAKING a card! This helped get me off the couch and into the craft room! Thanks!

[@carlos-9475]

Hi, I'm a boy really into scrapbooking and journaling, this is the first time I watch one of your videos and it's amazing how many tips I've got from you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge , all the best from a new subscriber! 🙂

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@creatressco.1447]

Bring on the longer videos! So enjoyable to create right along with you, without having to stop and find a new one!

[@aprilynnebarrett3239]

You taught me the tape to prevent finger marks today. Thank you!

[@rizaepfiefle5362]

Love the black sentiment! It pops, where the yellow just faded into the background. Also want to TY for how you engage with us!!!

[@carolmarschel6195]

Best. KZbin Channel. Ever. Love this series and love your style!

[@czdesign]

Wow, thanks!

[@Princess_karen]

No such thing as talk too much. Your tutorials are fantastic, I am having so much fun watching all of them. Keep talking and I will keep watching

[@ahnakloppenborg8080]

I really love that this is a longer video, because I alway feel like I’m a slow crafter and I’m all over the place when I’m creating something. So thank you for keeping it real!

[@czdesign]

You are so welcome!

[@rhondahuggins9542]

I also love the paper tag rings!

[@MsBluevan]

I love your videos. You can talk as much as you want to. I learn about design, color, etc. from your comments. Not to mention your sense of humor. Keep 'em coming!

[@czdesign]

Oh thank you!

[@donnas9599]

Great technique, great tips, and great NAILS (look at you bein' all fancy...). Thanks!

[@czdesign]

Thank you! 😊

[@K.Taylor56]

I can’t say enough things about why I LOVE this series and you. So appreciate your honestly and humour approach to things we all deal with. The shiny pretty things we just HAVE TO have then... in the cupboard or drawer until forever. These make me think, yup i can do this! Thanks so much CZ!

[@czdesign]

Wow, thank you!

[@laurayoumans7119]

I love these videos. I like the little Cathy in a circle. It keeps me from having to imagine your expressions. I also love the stream of consciousness dialogue. Never too much talking. I always lean something new! Thanks!

[@laurayoumans7119]

Like that I can't type "learn".

[@czdesign]

Glad you like them!

[@tammychernow4129]

Such a pretty blend. You have a very soothing voice and a great sense of humor! I love this new series. Thank you.

[@czdesign]

Oh thank you!

[@tammychernow4129]

😊❤️

[@scottietyme]

Totally agree, start simple and you can always build up. Keep building up your confidence and you tend to do more rather than just give up. Love the series! Starting on new stamps is hard when you are a newbie; you make it simple by making sense of the steps you take.

[@czdesign]

Absolutely! Well said!

[@rufinareyman6213]

Cathy I just love to listen to you...you bring a smile to my face and a giggle....thank you.

[@czdesign]

Appreciate you watching!

[@RosyJalifi]

Thank you for another great video. I love how you reinforce what you've taught us in past videos...white space, contrast, odd nos., etc. And, I'm with you about stamp positioning tools. Several years ago, I also walked away from card making because I couldn't stamp worth a hoot ... it would be crooked, not enough ink, too much ink, splotchy, etc. But when I discovered the Misti and others my confidence grew and I returned. Have a beautiful day.

[@czdesign]

Yes, Rosy! So much yes. I just don't have the dexterity to stamp with a block. Some of us have the gene, some don't! The MISTI levels the playing field for the less coordinated among us!

[@priscillasissem980]

I really like the folk art look. In fact I've painted some primitive folk art in acrylics. I think the contrasting sentiment is perfect. For my computer I couldn't tell what the sentiment said. Thanks for being so regular Cathy. We regular people appreciate you!

[@czdesign]

Regular is my middle name! (Well, it's actually Ann, but you know what I mean!)

[@MajicInOz]

Such a lovely card, Cathy! The black was definitely the right choice-the yellow got lost. Thanks for this series. I’m always buying stamp sets and then struggling to get started using them.

[@normalara1417]

Cathy, I just "Love" your creativeness! I love your sense of humor & your little snibbets under your breath. I also can't believe how some people, during this ugly time of pandemic can choose to be ugly by choosing to voice their snide opinions without thought or consideration of whether they're building someone up or smashing them down! Cathy, you keep doing what you're doing & they way you make your cards, because the majority, love your channel.🥰👍

[@czdesign]

Will do, Norma!

[@marylehett1127]

Yes, I am inspired. I have been overthinking large stamps. Embossing resist...

[@carbooth49]

Love your clean style and the fact you teach/explain so well. Plus I love your awesome sense of humour. I so look forward to all your videos. Thanks for all you do for us.

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@bethjeans3780]

I kind of love that we’re liking this video 32 hours before it plays.

[@czdesign]

Ha! Yes, so far, no dislikes. All signs are looking up!

[@FLCraftyGirl]

Because we already know what we're going to get, don't we? lol...

[@brendadainton7497]

I think you made the best decision too. Beautiful card. Your videos are a breath of fresh air and love your humour. x

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@monicag.ramirez4230]

I love it! The black letters was the best decision

[@kellystoutenborough7152]

I ❤️the contrast with the black

[@0912becca]

I get so much from your videos! I get stumped and can't come up with what to do, get over whelmed with the stuff I have that I've never used...you know....I laugh at your cute quips and think I'm just being too serious. Have FUN with the stuff, I think! Thanks for bringing so much honesty and talent to crafting!!! You and Laura Bassen are my favs!!!

[@czdesign]

That is so great to hear!

[@4chencookie1]

Black is definitely the right choice. Thanks CZ

[@coryschannel8890]

black for sure! yellowed blended in with the card. good choice! great card. 🥰

[@cazee100]

Love the black sentiment, not only as it stands clear but also because it “pops” the background, love it 😀

[@batbabenv]

I love the detail in your online tutorials. So what if they take 5 minutes or 55 minutes, you are very detailed and isn’t that the point of a tutorial?? If someone doesn’t like the length of the video, they don’t have to watch it. Keep up the great work!!!!!

[@czdesign]

Wow, thank you!

[@CraftsandTrueCrimeTracy]

Cathy, you are so much fun to watch! I'm fairly new to carmaking and I appreciate all the wonderful talent to get inspiration from & learn techniques. I agree that Kristina is Ah-mazing! But when I grow up I want to be able to do CAS cards like you! And I LOVE "We Are the Millers". This was a great video, I get a lot out of these when you're verbalizing your thought process, so Thank You! 👍👏👏👏💗

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@kerivandyke9992]

Cathy, I love that you give credit where credit is due, but you are an absolute treasure to this community. I prefer a CZ video over a KW or JM any day! THANK YOU. Also, keep talking to us through your videos - like someone else said, you are the voice in my head but smarter and funnier!

[@czdesign]

Wow, thank you! You are very kind to say that. I do have to give SO much credit to Jennifer though. That girl has pushed me for years with, "You should try card making" and I'd always just want to pat her on the back and say, "Yes, yes, dear. " Who knew she was that smart?

[@kerivandyke9992]

She IS so smart and clever and kind, and I didn’t mean to take anything away from either of these incredibly talented ladies. I only meant to highlight the way your videos are just outstanding! The format, the content, your humor - and all the while teaching! I have learned more from, and dared to try more from watching your videos in the past few weeks than I have in a year in different video formats/creators. I can now talk design principles with my husband - a graphic designer! Thank you so much for sharing your gift, you are inspiring and appreciated!

[@zb7608]

Black sentiment, definitely!

[@stanky6261973]

Beautiful nails, beautiful stamp and beautiful card. Thank you for sharing.

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@susancarlson2547]

Black sentiment definitely!

[@leighp3193]

Cathy, thank you so much for sharing your videos. I find them so inspiring! I love the clean, simple design. Your words of wisdom (both from successes and mistakes!) are so helpful. I think what I like best is you keep it real. Your tips and techniques are wonderful. Your sense of humor is the best - you, Laura Bassen and Jennifer McGuire keep me going and you all bring something different to the table. I have created so many cards from watching you. Thank you for being you! Please keep sharing!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much, Leigh!

[@VIGGOZEALOT]

You definitely made the right call on your sentiment. Very bright happy card. I like it a lot.

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@annhubble5436]

I get the biggest kick out of your videos. Love love love this series.

[@turtluv2000]

Wonderful video. I loved watching you go through the process of choosing paper for the sentiment. And I love the black!

[@bluegreenwood8499]

Black...much better. Yay!

[@three2onemum]

Good choice with the black & white sentiment Cathy👍

[@SimplifytoPeace]

I like the contrast of the black sentiment.

[@mj2187-b4b]

Oh my I just discovered your videos last night and I am loving them! You have a great sense of humor!! It has been lonely crafting by myself during this pandemic but I turn on your long videos and follow along as I am crafting and it has brightened my day. Thanks so much, keep the videos coming. The longer the better!

[@czdesign]

Thanks for watching, Melissa!

[@michellehackett7413]

You absolutely made the right choice with the black.

[@kltpiano1]

Love your final choice! It’s so fun to watch you work and think through the process. TFS?

[@michelegourd5742]

It's nice to know that I am not only one that goes now what do I do with it!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@kayseyclayton6950]

Black was definitely the better choice!!! Glad you changed it up. You are funny and I enjoyed watching. Hope you keep doing these!!!

[@juliacorson9929]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE that you kept your beautiful face in the "bubble" this time!!!!!!!

[@marylehett1127]

Cathy, thank you for this tutorial. Creative genius..... I love watching your design process. Definitely the black sentiment.

[@Nicole-pu8ve]

Glad you went with black sentiment. Thank you for another great video. Thanks for sharing your talent with a fun sense of humour! From canada!

[@nancynagell8627]

Definitely the black one. Love your videos!

[@jacquelinearduengo4770]

Black is the winner 🥰 Thank you for your time!!

[@theOmega989]

Ooo, I have bad wrists ( I feel queasy now at the thought) and can totally relate. Using a cloth like that is a great idea. And please keep talking as much as you like, I enjoy it.

[@helenpowell6491]

Love this series - thank you for keeping it real

[@stephanieloughead4479]

I absolutely love this card. Wonderful!

[@craftyShirleyG]

I'm glad you went with the black, it was my choice. Great card

[@cardsbydannii]

You made the right decision with the black sentiment. It does pop and stands out. The card looks fab!

[@tarenthea1574]

Love that you’re providing this series and love long craft videos!! Appreciate seeing your sentiment dilemma and fix, this is something I find myself struggling with often. Your nails are wonderful and your humor...ha ha it cracks me up. TFS 🧡💛

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@lauramurphy438]

Lovely birthday card. Thanks for sharing. Have a lovely day!

[@adelenepless3935]

I enjoy your videos so much. I learn new things plus you make me smile and giggle. Again, thank you.

[@czdesign]

I'm so glad!

[@nanmcneill4149]

DEFINITELY the black sentiment ... perfect card ... LOVE IT

[@debs2713]

"This is Spinal Tap": Hubbins: It's such a fine line between stupid and clever I enjoy watching how you create and the process that happens behind the scene!

[@24get24give]

good one! best movie ever

[@Cegopopa]

So loved this video. Really really appreciate the design tips. Thank u so much, Cathy Zielske

[@karendooner8615]

I love this series. So much fun. Great design tips. Thank you. The black sentiment is the one that pops.

[@jessiemassey4635]

I love the peg idea. Will be using one from now on

[@pattycontreras9069]

Love the black. Great choice! You make me laugh and forget my troubles!

[@lorrainemelin5874]

Love your clean and simple design. Sometimes I forget that simple is so much fun!

[@czdesign]

It really is!

[@gretchenwilson1482]

You are a hoot! Love the card and the black sentiment does pop! Here is another opposition, you could use the yellow with the black behin and off set! Now I have no stamps that I haven’t used, says no one! A great fun night!💜🤗😷

[@suzimetcalfe8423]

Fun! All the right choiced!

[@aufan7134]

You do not talk too much! Love your input. (and your crafting). 😉

[@czdesign]

Oh thank you!

[@nicolalubbe1026]

Loving the longer format! More Cathy time

[@czdesign]

You are nice to say that!

[@user-jjindp]

I love your thinking out loud, you r adorable. I like the black best.

[@AlysonGold]

You crack me up :) I love that background stamp. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos. I learn so much from you. I often buy something pretty and then say, "now what?". When you started doing these videos, it made me so happy! Coming up with ideas is the hardest part for me. Watching this, I realize it's hard because I make it hard, trying to be all fancy and stuff. Please don't stop doing this series! But when you do, could you do a video on how to choose patterned papers to go together? I can't figure out how to use more than one pattern at a time. Thank you so much for all you're doing!

[@karenquigely]

I have been stamping for over 25 years but I love watching someone else make a card because there is always something that they do differently in their construction or design that may make things easier for me. I always use my tweezers to remove backing and add foam squares to my cards. I like the way you use the swiffer wipe on your Misti, it makes sense to me. I love this card and the black sentiment was the way to go. If you had chosen the green instead of the yellow, I might have preferred the green. Thanks for giving us things to think about and some darn good cards.

[@michaelbess7447]

The black one stands out better!

[@kimberlycowan6037]

I LOVE YOU! Thank you for your sass and fun!!!! Home with COVID now and so happy I found you!!! Going to watch everything you've made now!

[@czdesign]

Yay! Thank you!

[@kimcarlisle1510]

Love the swifter cloth hack on the misti!! Thanks.

[@czdesign]

So glad!

[@carrie5260]

The contrast was beautiful ! I rarely use black card stock with white embossing powder - but this looks so great, that I will now !! The POP wins !

[@susansmith989]

I just now found and enjoyed your video. Thanks!

[@michellenolan6435]

So true because you can’t wait to get it in the mail. You admire it for like 30 seconds and then don’t know how to start so you put it aside and look for the next shiny thing to distract you. Ugh! And of course when I say “you” I mean “me”-ugh!!!

[@sarahelizabeth6342]

Omg hit the nail on the head!!

[@jt2553]

Me too. Then I look for KZbin videos for ideas.

[@lesleydickson7746]

So much easier to keep buying new things than get to grips with the old stuff. ☺️

[@michellenolan6435]

J T yes thank God for KZbin and Pinterest!

[@SharonSuske]

#truth

[@bluehorizon-e64]

I use a piece of cardstock to tap off the colours. This gives nice backgrounds for other projects.

[@karenjudy6936]

Cathy, I was reading through some of the comments left and saw your reply to one that someone said this was nothing new. I want to thank you for doing this series. Yes, this was a simple card but I loved the way you showed your entire thinking process, that is what made the video so "real". My only comment would be to ask if there is a way you could up the volume a bit. I had my volume completely up but still struggled to hear some of your comments. I love your humor and don't want to miss any of it. It's like you are my "head" voice talking to me only in a but more positive way. : ) Please keep these videos coming.

[@czdesign]

Why thank you, Karen! And yes… I am trying to figure out this audio thing. I, too, have to turn it up. I have this lapel mic and I'm honestly confounded by it! I promise it will get better! I really am kind of fumbling my way through all of the tech stuff. Maybe it needs to be closer to my mouth? Are you watching on a computer? or a phone? And do you use headphones? Or no? That might help me. When I play this back in headphones, it's too quiet. So something is off that I need to fix.

[@doggiegrammie]

@@czdesign I watch on my computer and the volume was ok. Maybe you need one of those "Broadway" mics that sit in your hair and come around the front of your face. :)

[@czdesign]

@@doggiegrammie But then I'd have to break into song and dance! Would that be good? Lol! I am going to research this. I feel like there is a better option but possibly, I do not have the level input setting loud enough!

[@FLCindy]

@@czdesign I have speakers attached to my computer and I have no problem hearing at all, until my son comes walking in and starts dispensing ice into his glass as if he can't see that I'm trying to watch a video. Never fails though. 😄 My volume is not turned all the way up either.

[@cindyreynoso5412]

@@czdesign, that might be very entertaining!! LOL

[@dragonetta1]

Beautiful card Cathy! I definitely like the black the best, it stands out more, and the other color kinda got lost in there. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@abhargava5167]

Quote is from "This is Spinal Tap"! One of my favorite movies! In fact, I've quoted that movie so many times and I'm still surprised at how many people haven't seen it. Love your videos and your sense of humor..."you bring it to 11". :)

[@czdesign]

It's one of my favorites, too!

[@deannamcdonald4442]

Lovely card. I have a couple of background stamps and you have inspired me to make a birthday card for a friend. Thank you!

[@dskene7533]

I like the white sentiment on black better. I find that the yellow gets lost on the background. Black embossing on the yellow might work, too. Love seeing and hearing your thought processes!

[@nancyhinojosa8901]

Love the black pops....

[@rosespivey61]

Beautiful blending, I love it.

[@megbreiter6314]

Totally cute, love the black!

[@marjbiehler7628]

I love your videos, thank you! I completely agree with using the black sentiment. I also think the green option would have looked good too.

[@barbkniess3985]

Good choice with the black. Love your videos!