New Stamps, Now What? If at first you don't succeed, pivot!

[@breerose8200]

Too fun that this card build included hairspray conversation! I remember. And the realism that card making isn't always easy. Love you, Cathy! 💗

[@wendypeters1528]

Another 30 minutes of fun and giggles 🙃. Cute little flower panel. - W

[@ginamcdonald7854]

Changing my mind at least 4 or 5 times with one card is what usually happens every time I sit down to make a card! Your card turned out beautiful 💕

[@VIGGOZEALOT]

Mistakes are often more edifying than perfection. Thanks for a tutorial for which we can all say, "been there, done that""

[@cherylmccann6641]

Love watching you pivot and verbalize your reasoning for doing so. It’s like watching my favorite pro golfer hit an errant shot and then recover from it. It makes us all feel human.

[@sherryshumay]

This is so cute. Love the flower in the center and the clear bling always adds just the right touch.

[@maggie07ize]

Thank you Cathy for being real and showing us when things work and when they don’t. I love your creative designs and appreciate your sense of humor. Love everything you do.

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@leslielescalleet2274]

absolutely love when you leave "mistakes" in and change your mind... I am always doing that and glad I am not alone

[@stephanielohutko3085]

I've had that experience so many times! I have an idea, something about it is off, then I spend altogether too much time fussing with it until I decide it works. Sometimes the simplest idea turns into the longest process. Great video!

[@angiem6789]

What a hoot! Love how you just rolled with it on the fly. Your final creation turned out just right. 😀

[@brandihardman8886]

"I misaligned the crap outta that!" Story of my life. I should totally put that on the wall of my craftroom. Glad to see even the pros don't always align things perfect either.

[@rhondaandrus7481]

Simple, love the card! Thanks for beingvreal & sharing your "oops" moments because we ALL have those 😘

[@cindaine1096]

Thanks for keeping things real and not always just showing the perfect parts. ❤️

[@christabeard5128]

Love this Springy card. It's very cheerful. Love how you wing it. That's what us card makers do. :)

[@priscillasissem980]

The simplicity of the floral on white surrounded by the tiny florals of the background stamp is so nice.

[@denisewells5922]

Feels like we are in the craft room together!

[@patriciabethke4142]

Always fun listening and watching you create a card. Thanks.

[@theresagerlach6217]

Thanks for keeping it real! That’s how I was Saturday!

[@reneeallen1118]

What you went through with your card today is what I go through every time I want to make a card. Thank You! It helps to not feel like I’m alone in the struggle

[@neliparadon8590]

Thank you Cathy, you’ve given me a lot of craft courage

[@lauracarrasco3196]

You are so awesome, Cathy! Thanks for keeping it real!!

[@gloriaalvarado2553]

Love the messages I got from watching your video-it's ok to make mistakes, it's only paper, and you live and learn. Frees me up to have fun and navigate through the days when the ideas don't come as easily. Thank you Cathy.

[@rhondadebell5943]

I love watching your videos. Especially the live, do-it-spontaneously ones... it shows what it’s truly like during the creation process! Makes me a little more forgiving of myself when I struggle to get a card just right!

[@czdesign]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@lennoxhunter801]

i guess im randomly asking but does any of you know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly lost my login password. I would love any tips you can give me

[@braylonderrick6927]

@Lennox Hunter Instablaster =)

[@lennoxhunter801]

@Braylon Derrick Thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later with my results.

[@lennoxhunter801]

@Braylon Derrick It did the trick and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thank you so much, you saved my ass !

[@kathleenfink207]

I love the way you change you mind...something I do all the time..love your card! Thanks for a wonderful Saturday morning.

[@melissazabower339]

Way to persevere! The final product is beautiful!

[@janetg.]

I remember Aqua Net! lol. Yes Cathy, we are bonded to you and your cards!

[@kathygroff4526]

Love how this card looks after your switcheroos! Pretty Spring colors. I’ve heard many gals talk about die cutting then stamping, but it doesn’t seem to work at my craft table! Those are sweet blooms, TFSharing, Cathy! 🌸 💌

[@cathymorris8072]

Love how you create & chat with us! Fun card & video!

[@ShawninAZ]

I love the way this card turned out, so sweet!

[@newlexness]

Yes, it IS making me feel better about my card-making decisions. I have had many days of crafting with results that are... not what I envisioned. Thank you for sharing with us! :)

[@geraldinealdamuy9520]

One of my favorites video, thank you. Sometimes I think only me has difficulties🙋🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️😉

[@broningham4161]

Hey Cathy. It’s 2.30 in the morning in Australia. So cute. 🐨🦘

[@taaveritt]

Thank you for the creative inspiration, kind encouragement and laughter!

[@czdesign]

You are so welcome!

[@cynthiatuczynski9491]

Very pretty card. Thank you for sharing 🤗😊

[@terrinorris360]

I just love your perseverance with this card, I probably would have given up.

[@helendisher1040]

Love your crazy zany videos. My kind of humour. Such fun.

[@carnationrose21]

Thank you for including the boo-boos in the cardmaking process! You are helping me to learn to forgive myself, and that I can always go back to the drawing board.

[@czdesign]

Wonderful!

[@AUniqueTreasure]

You did a fantastic job! Thanks for showing people that things aren't as perfect and 123 presto your done. It's a process of creating that is so enjoyable if we do not have those expectations. I plan on purchasing everything you used and having a go! Thanks!!

[@goughlifeisgood4068]

Super nice card..you are SO much FUN..stay you! Hugs

[@moeboe2]

Always entertaining. Thank you. 💜

[@dianerosati4973]

LOVE this Cathy!!! Great card and love your thought process!! You're just simply great, and I smile and have a wee giggle listening to you!! Thank you!!!

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@sergepilote151]

Love this card and I absolutely love how you were so real while making it. I am so with you about card making and designs are hard...I feel you!!

[@harriettezmalloy7182]

Love the final result! It’s a sweet card. On the card with just yellow distress ink in the middle I was thinking stamp the tiny flowers in orange to get both shades there. But I really like how it turned out with the yellow & orange blended together. And now you’ve got some scrap paper to die cut or practice free range stamping with. 🙂

[@basgetti]

constantly second-guessing yourself and changing what you're doing because something doesn't look *quite* right is pretty much how all of my card projects go! lol. Nice to see that I'm not alone in this!!! Your finished project is lovely :)

[@martistarnes9062]

I love the way it turned out. Very pretty card!!

[@GlitterMeSilly]

You’re my card-making spirit animal!

[@andreasmyth1603]

I loved watching you go through the process of making this card. It shows me that even a graphic designer with lots of experience can struggle sometimes. Maybe there’s hope for me yet! I love your sense of humor. And when you whisper. Really enjoy you & your work. Thanks for being generous & sharing your work with us all.

[@czdesign]

Oh, there is hope for all of us crafty people!

[@Veronim78]

Enjoyed video. Card turned out gorgeous. 🙂

[@moreiss1]

I love it!!! Doesn't matter how long it takes to get there!

[@lyllydd]

A few suggestions for your stamp positioner: 1) Sticky grid sheets. Normally used for die cutting, i've seen them used in stamping platforms to hold the paper so you don't have to worry about finding a spot for the magnet. 2) Scrapbooking magnets. They're tiny and thin enough to use in stamping tool, and they're like 1/8" across - much smaller than the bar magnet. I use mine for this all the time. 3) I've used purple tape or masking tape to hold the paper. Small loop of tape on the back of the paper.

[@mahalabarber7361]

Cathy, I absolutely love watching your videos! I also have a craft/dining room area and I’m in love with your storage solutions

[@robinmcauley3462]

Love the thinner foam tape! Love the lighter blend in the heart!

[@ellenchapman3765]

Thank you for your wonderful videos! I love the REAL creative process.

[@kimgrimes632]

Adorable card! I just received my background set- the tiny flowers background one you worked with here. I’m hoping to play next weekend. Thanks for sharing!

[@jerryclark9418]

Love that you share your creative process.

[@kellygulden9541]

Keep keepin' it real! Love it!

[@berriesrbest]

It turned out super cute! Possibly one of my favorites of yours in a while! Great job!

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@anniethompson9207]

Adorable..love the results..♥️

[@sharioneill3105]

Loved your process and sticking with it! You talking through it sounds like the way I talk myself through the process. It made me laugh that I’m not the only one. Thanks for keeping it real!

[@czdesign]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jeananorthern5070]

That was fun!!! Love how you figure things out!!!

[@bettyblythe2187]

Your perseverance paid off!

[@kitarndt4463]

Great video Cathy. We all make mistakes and we all start over. It’s nice to see other people do it too. I’ve been watching many more videos since I’ve been recuperating from knee replacement surgery and it’s been really nice. It’s kind of like having a friend have a conversation with you. Thank you.

[@czdesign]

Heal fast!

[@nancykerner]

Love your redos! Nice to know I’m not alone! And yes, I thought your answer was going to be Aqua Net, nothing like a super hold :-)!

[@terriconrad4612]

Well thank you for making me feel NORMAL! I go back and forth and then forth and back! But you kept going! I’m actually having to take apart a card today! Lol! Appreciate your honesty! 💕🙋‍♀️

[@PumpkinBecki]

Wow that was a ride Cathy 😆 Lovely to see you struggle the way I do sometimes 😚xx

[@debt.8971]

I really enjoy watching your process. It reminds me of my own! Love the way it turned out!

[@pennyf9886]

aquanet! Thank you for showing us your process because I go thru the same things! It helps to know that it's normal to get it all wrong, not just once but a few tries are needed sometimes.

[@adelleemery6424]

LOL. you had me giggling by the third card base. Very relatable. Cute card!

[@czdesign]

So glad!

[@michelegourd5742]

What a lovely card!! Thanks for showing when things don't go the way you think!! It is helpful!!

[@stephaniem6283]

It's great to see the "pivot"! I think it's important for people to know that NO, things don't always work out and go as planned but it's FINE! hahah, the struggle is real sometimes. If all we ever see is a perfect process start to finish with no glitches we start to think "This craft is just not for me" and then give up. Great card as always, Cathy. Thanks for sharing!!

[@czdesign]

Very true!

[@Dieselgurl69]

Thanks for not deleting the mistakes! This was a great watch😊

[@czdesign]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cherylbartlo8277]

Haven't been around lately....I'm back! Loved the small flowers and the card overall. Cheryl

[@czdesign]

Welcome back!

[@suzanneleopard430]

Holy crap! This is hilarious!! You should have had a 'drinking required' label on this video! I was laughing the whole time!! And your results...fantastic!! I am fully committed to your videos!

[@beckyk6782]

Very pretty card Cathy and I love when you explain the reasons for your design decisions, it helps me a lot. I'd love to see you do more of the design tips videos you used to do.

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@njstamps]

Agree with you, less is more.

[@cathycottrell5003]

I love watching your videos!! You always make me 😀

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Great card Cathy and it's interesting to see that I am not the only one who can't always make a quick decision. Sometimes it's a lot of back and forth before I can make a final decision. The struggle is very real. 😊

[@czdesign]

So true!

[@allisonfrazier1916]

I appreciate the humor and authenticity of your approach to videos. And yes, Aqua Net. Sometimes I wonder how I’m still alive after inhaling about a bottle of that a day. Still, I was sooo much taller in high school...

[@czdesign]

Such tall hair back then!

[@leeminer1939]

Agonizing. Great when I was finally able to exhale. The suspense!!

[@czdesign]

You and me both!

[@kezthefam8263]

Love you and your videos so much fun !! When I started crafting I was always told ‘Nature is not perfect Cheryl’ . 🙂

[@czdesign]

Love that!

[@annparadowski5553]

I like the last blending too. Great card

[@clairmixon]

Literally my favorite video from you yet. You’re a human like is and not just a super star card making celebrity. Made me feel good to see you struggle a little.

[@czdesign]

Girl, I struggle more than you would think! I'm getting smart now and filming those too!

[@debschafer6993]

Hey Cathy this was the best card tutorial I've ever seen. Your cards are always so great just like this one but you let us see it's not always as easy as it looks. Thanks for that.

[@tami1796]

Thank you for sharing your videos

[@rizaepfiefle5362]

Absolutely love the fact that you show everything.... mistakes in color choices and all !! P.S. you brought back memories when you mentioned hairspray! I knew immediately you were thinking of aqua-net...lol TY for another great and fun video.

[@czdesign]

That hair spray… it WORKED! lol

[@barbaraarmstrong4295]

Brave to show your struggle! Love the card!

[@MsDonnnG]

I too love your videos and I so appreciate how you keep it real! The struggle with the orange shade blending background is real... I always envision something lighter and it ends up looking like it is on fire! :-) Thanks for sharing and happy Easter!

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!!

[@janetcurtis701]

After you stamped the green on the first flower, since it was aligned in the right position it would’ve been easier to put the second diecut into the same hole and stamp it.

[@KathleenMc73]

You beat me to it, but I only saw your comment after I made mine.

[@czdesign]

YESSS! The thought did not even occur to me and as Kathleen said above, GREAT idea!

[@KathleenMc73]

To be fair, I think Janet said it before me, it's just my comment is nearer the top!! 😂😂 But hopefully with us both saying it, you'll think of it next time.

[@thecraftyhairdressercardsa205]

I’m loving this background

[@cassiel2507]

I love your videos...especially this one. I have a potty mouth & I cuss up a storm some days coming up with card ideas. I totally feel your pain on nothing going the way you think it will. Good job coming out the other end with a Beautiful card!

[@czdesign]

Yes, girl… I have to edit myself when filming! lol!

[@nurseratchet8566]

I have many, nope do not like that, moments making cards. But I do have a stash of rejects to try to repurpose! Love the pretty card you created💖🧡💛💚

[@patticallihan8515]

Cathy another great video. You are so down to earth I love watching you make cards . I thought I was the only one that talks to myself lol. We all make mistakes and your right we carry on. Thank you for sharing another lovely card and great idea. Happy Easter 🐰🐣🐇 to you & your family.

[@czdesign]

Happy Easter to you!

[@cherylcarnes4207]

Wow I'm sweating now, but it was worth it. Great looking card.

[@erinbeasley8494]

Hahaha the purple! 🤣 you make me giggle! (And i do a lot of things for blanks and giggles 🤣) I think you did great at challenging yourself with florals. Start small grow from there! ❤️ its pretty

[@czdesign]

I'm so glad!

[@tracydibsdale4004]

Love all your tips!! Thank you!!

[@mjensen602]

I like the way you create on the fly! Fun to watch!I do a similar, just throw it together.. from Phoenix

[@jessicajobe9969]

So pretty!

[@blancaalves8250]

Loved this video. It was so interesting watching your process, and listening to how you make certain choices. I found that very freeing and inspiring. Thanks so much for taking chances in front of us!

[@czdesign]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Malmo117]

Thanks for the creative ideas! Happy Easter 🙏🌺🤓

[@Jeannette.akaJnett]

Thanks for taking us on the adventure using a new stamp set. I just watched one of Jennifer McGuire's videos and she showed a really neat way to line up those stamps. Go peek, she makes it easy, then again you all make things look easy even when they aren't. :-)

[@czdesign]

Leave it to the queen! She knows how to do all things!