Simple Rainbow Painting for Cards (with a Welcome theme!)

Simple painted rainbow swashes are so easy to do and can be great for all kinds of card projects! This video is part of a new release blog hop for Simon Says Stamp. Check out my blog post and the hop. You can enter over on my blog for a chance to win a $25 gift card to the Simon shop! The more blogs you visit and comment on, the more chances to win. Here's my post:
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[@lynnlohne6578]

The KING/QUEEN of clean & simple card design has done it again! Love your style, it is classic and timeless. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@czdesign]

You are too kind!

[@cinaelliott]

Thank you for showing how to push down the die cut word with a stamping block! Brilliant!! Your videos are a lot of fun, thank you for your time!

[@priscillasissem980]

Simple! That's the name of the game!

[@TheDeedster56]

Thank you for another FABULOUS video, Cathy! Watching you create is a joy and trying to re-create what you’ve shown us is SO much fun. You are truly an inspiration ❤️

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@sharyndavis709]

Love the simplicity of your cards, but especially appreciate your humor!

[@czdesign]

Oh thank you!

[@denisep7707]

I simply adore your chunky dies and your puns. Your videos are so hilarious and so informative for newcomers like me :-) Love this card!!!

[@maryvandenberge]

Easy peasy for this beginner!! Great cards to bring a smile to anyone! Thanks Cathy.

[@czdesign]

You are so welcome!

[@carolynholman8620]

So simple but yet so beautiful. It’s hard to believe you’ve only been making cards for 4 years, you’re so talented. Thanks for sharing. ♥️

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@danielleklaiss4336]

"Ding dong ditch" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love these cards!!

[@juanitasellers123]

How interesting that so many of us are introverts! And, Cathy, I love your easy going style and cards. Also, that you are so real and keep going even when there are mistakes. Thank you for sharing. I'm trying these cards tomorrow.

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much! And yes, people don't peg me as one, but I really am.

[@michelleadamchak1330]

I love these beautiful, elegant simple cards. They're so clean, but impactful. Easy peasy. Love your painting technique with the distress inks.

[@czdesign]

Glad you like them!

[@cardsbydannii]

I love the fact that you are treating us this week to loads of videos. I can never get enough of you 😂. Such beautiful simple cards 🤗

[@czdesign]

Yay! Thank you!

[@kko52200]

I love your inspiring videos and cards! Thank you for sharing and bringing some laughter and sunshine (even in Hawaii) every week! You're awesome!

[@czdesign]

You are so welcome!

[@carolestrawn8755]

I love your sentiment designs. I'm a big fan of neatness and symmetry. Also, I'm beginning to wonder how many of us cardmakers are introverts. I know that I am.

[@czdesign]

I definitely am. Have been one my whole life, but I act more like an extrovert on camera. But remember: I'm alone in my house and filming. SO much easier than being in front of folks.

[@kathycamasso6672]

INTROVERTS UNITE!!! Oh wait, bad idea!

[@terrymcgreevy4351]

Your cards are simple to make but stunning to look at. That's why I love your products!!!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much 😊

[@nicolamaynard9969]

We have been spoilt with all these videos, I'm not complaining though. I love these cards so pretty and simple .

[@czdesign]

Glad you like them!

[@deborahmccleary1998]

Simple and classic! Love them both.

[@kathycamasso6672]

I literally gasped out loud when your ink dripped! Scared my dozing-on-the-couch hubby!!! Love these clean and simple cards!

[@czdesign]

hahah! Crafting is EXCITING stuff!

[@mariahunt7767]

Simple, yet VERY effective and creative. Love what you bring to crafting. 💖❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@czdesign]

Thank you! 😊

[@lamontmccaskel6078]

Well you’ve done it again Cathy they’re phenomenal. I so enjoy your videos and cards

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@rosalieridle4675]

Love your simplicity and your humour! I, too like to do my cardmaking without an audience! Lol Thank you

[@teresasanner-fecto3690]

I never do this... but I just love it. Time to change my ways. I love your clean style. Keeping it classy Cathy! I think your sequin placement is perfection!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@kimgrimes632]

Love those cards. Looks so easy! Love that stamp set and the dies too.

[@jennifersmith9344]

Wow! Love these very simple, but pretty cards!!

[@debrashaw9130]

Always love your dies and stamps! Love the card! Know lots of friends to use welcome to raid my liquor cabinet! Ha! TYFS! 💖💖💖🌹🤓

[@ibelf2465]

I am totally laughing so hard at ding dong ditch!! I love your humor in each video, thank you for the inspiration & the laughs. Definitely the humor!!

[@kellygulden9541]

Beautiful card. Cathy! Simplicity is THE best!

[@czdesign]

I totally agree!

[@sherryshumay]

My favorite was the heat embossing then using water coloring. Cool technique 😎

[@czdesign]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kendraturnage3702]

This is such a simple technique but the results are amazing! Love your videos. So fun to watch.

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@laurieclark859]

Can it really GET any better than this? I don't think so! 😁👍❣

[@czdesign]

Wow, thank you!

[@Tessiefaye]

So clean and beautiful. Strictly CZ style!

[@czdesign]

Thank you!

[@daisyandpadme]

They are so simple but look gorgeous! I am definitely going to try this after dinner tonight, thanks Cathy.

[@czdesign]

Have fun!

[@susanbcards]

Your husband is so funny! I love the cards!

[@wendyharbarger1445]

We bought our retirement home (which we use as a vacation place until then) just before the pandemic hit, so we have not been able to meet our neighbors!!! Of course, as an introvert, that hasn’t been too much of a problem. 😉. Nice cards.....simple and colorful.

[@czdesign]

I can relate!

[@katyglenn9271]

What a great and simple card. I'm definitely going to try this one. I love your narrative, you make it so easy to follow your directions.

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@patriciabethke4142]

Great cards, thank you for demonstrating this technique. Also a nice stamp set, will add to my "project list".

[@corinarazo1404]

How fun is this stamp set! A welcoming stamp set with a dash of salt 🧂. Raid my liquor cabinet is so spot on. Your tried and true art techniques really shine on your hand crafted cards. Love them both. ( You don't have to be neighborly to be a good neighbor, right?) I look forward to your next card sesh 👉

[@czdesign]

Oh thank you!

[@nic_1903]

Loved both cards very quick and stylish, but best of all you made my hubby laugh. He overheard me listening to KZbin and asked what I was watching. I showed him - he found it hilarious that your husband made exactly the same comment he would have done to me! I’m not a fan of talking to people either, but I can do a run & drop with a card 🤣🤣🤣

[@czdesign]

Ha! Love it!

[@kellygulden9541]

Also, I just received my Debby Tool and OMG! what a difference it makes in my stamping! THANK YOU for the reco!

[@czdesign]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@margueritepeaden3445]

I made seven birthday cards and one wedding card today. I used wide margins, spray glue to do stacking, and watercolor. The margins weren’t necessarily a new thing for me, and I have stacked before but never used spray glue before. The watercolor was from an art set I bought years ago and never used. I needed to color a little doily I’d die cut. All my inks and markers were too dark, so I said what the heck and got the watercolor. I got exactly the shade and color I needed. I was almost giddy using all the things I’ve been watching you and another lady do. It’s been so long since I’ve truly felt like card making that it was great to just be in the mood and craft.

[@czdesign]

Oh that is wonderful!

[@743linda]

Love this cards and your stamps and dies! Elegant but simple❤️

[@czdesign]

Thanks, Linda!

[@katetreasure44]

I just found you in the Simon Says Stamp Blog Hop and your Welcome card! I was hooked when you shared your husband’s comment about meeting your neighbors! My husband could have been talking to me! Thank you for sharing your cards!

[@czdesign]

Welcome!!

[@jennifermitchell9282]

Love! I hope it is as easy as you make it look!

[@kristinegoetsch8009]

Another set of winners, Cathy. You inspire me! 😍

[@czdesign]

I'm so glad!

[@suzanneO6924]

Great cards and ideas. I am also a hopeless introvert. I made cards for my neighbors when all the 2020 craziness was in full swing. I slipped them in their mailboxes so I wouldn't have to talk to anyone. :)

[@czdesign]

I can so relate.

[@janiceashby1025]

Love the two cards; you make it look so easy!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@luvmytools1]

Dang it, I have to stop watching these just before going to work...spend the rest of the day thinking of being home creating cards "A La Cathy" 🍷🍷🍷

[@melissasantoro5904]

I love the simple rainbow. Look at you go with the painting! So proud :) I also ordered some clear sequins in lieu of watching all your videos... guess you have to make friends with the neighbors now haha Thank you for being you

[@czdesign]

Yay, thank you!

[@barbkniess3985]

I cannot wait to get my stamp set and dies. Love the sentiments!

[@simpsondonna]

Such a simple card but fabulous!!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much 😊

[@estherelliott412]

Love love love this idea!!

[@aprilynnebarrett3239]

CZ simply elegant!!!!

[@sue5560]

Another amazing simple and elegant card!!! Tfs!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@createwithalison]

Beautiful! I love the emboss resist technique ❤️

[@ellenburkett2461]

I love love love them!!

[@jodymccoy8278]

Love these new sentiments!

[@ellenwong4972]

Sounds like you are a bit of an introvert...what your husband said regarding the "welcome" card was Hilarious! You, my friend, do not disappoint. Love the simplicity of your cards!

[@czdesign]

I am! But I come across more like an extrovert. But mama needs her downtime and prefers it. : )

[@susanknight183]

My sort of design a 10 minute masterpiece ! Thank you for sharing 🌍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🌍

[@czdesign]

Glad you like it!

[@Cards4Cancer]

Perfect, will be making several of these today for cancer patients. Your simple but awesome style really has helped me make hundreds of cards for patients with cancer. I deliver envelopes of 5 cards and a nice note to cancer services at Emory every year.

[@czdesign]

How kind of you, Karla!

[@MsHazza73]

I loved these cards 👏🏼

[@nancyprobst6311]

I really like those cards! So fun!

[@czdesign]

Glad you like them!

[@debbiescreations]

This gave me some ideas for some of my word dies! Thanks

[@michelleditomaso4481]

You made me laugh about not talking to anyone, I saw a post that said “the neighbour talked to me today, we’re going to have to move now” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jenniferdrake1210]

That is cool

[@Oraclestwin]

You’re on fire this week! Thanks for bringing humor and beauty to our community!

[@czdesign]

You are so welcome! And yes, this has been a week of lots of videos for sure!

[@beverlygleeson1939]

Fantastic! Such sweet and easy cards, thanks for sharing!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Love these Cathy -- the colours are awesome. 😊

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much 😊

[@ThankfulNanaDiane]

Love these! Thanks so much!! 😊❤️

[@candaceambermarie]

Did this the other day but stuck to one colour family a panel and stamped a a Gina K owl stamp on top of the swatches. So cute and simple.

[@czdesign]

Love the one color family look, too!

[@debikt6397]

You may just be helping to get me out of my year-long cardmaking slump. Thanks, Cathy!

[@shelleyparker2498]

As a 14 year breast cancer survivor I think you are wonderful! 🤗😍 I love making cards but working full time I don’t get the time to make a lot.

[@rhondamoitoso327]

Love you and your videos. I always learn something new and your videos are cheerful. Thank you so much!

[@czdesign]

Glad you like them!

[@kathymcconnell6852]

Thank you, Cathy, you’ve made my stamp supply purchase decisions so much easier (even though I don’t talk to anyone either). Very fun card!

[@cindym9851]

So clean and simple, yet elegant!! Any neighbour would love it.....especially when they can be confident you’re not going to be that nosey neighbour that’s all up in their business!!! 😁😜😄

[@marybelleo]

Zach Parise! LOL. Usually too shy too comment. But loved hearing you say it. Love your humor always! Hugs from Dayton, MN.

[@czdesign]

YES! MN Hockey fans!

[@blendasuarez2298]

I will try this techniques, thanks for share.

[@BluebirdLaneCreations]

Just when I am sure I don’t need another sentiment stamp set, you throw in the one about the liquor cabinet! 😄😂🤣

[@czdesign]

Right?!

[@Cards4Cancer]

Thanks for prompt response to a request. Love this stamp set. Needed

[@czdesign]

Anything for a top subscriber like you!

[@redlady37]

Simple, but stunning. :)

[@czdesign]

Thank you! 😊

[@gwentunis201]

Beautiful ❤️

[@DrJBronk]

Really beautiful technique!

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@clut0527]

You have inspired me to do a little water coloring : )

[@Theunlikelycrafter]

Love this set, just ordered. Great cards.

[@czdesign]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@pattibrigman9469]

Good morning. I just finished watching Nichol Spohr’s video, where she used your Welcome die cut on her Easter cards. I really like the size of this die and font. It stacks well and “makes a statement”, like Welcome! Great job on the dies, stamp set and another beautiful card.

[@czdesign]

Thank you!

[@melissaspencer5231]

I absolutely loved how they turned out💗

[@czdesign]

Thank you!

[@erinbeasley8494]

Your videos never cease to amaze me, I love these cards and how genuine you are :) Ps- i love your starry socks... i think i have the same ones 🤣

[@czdesign]

True story: they are my SLIPPERS! Yes! Haflinger makes gray star slippers!

[@lauradimitriadis4371]

Ding, dong, ditch...you're so funny. I love this technique especially the stacked one, I think it really popped. Now gather your courage and gi e it to someone.

[@megbreiter6314]

Thanks Cathy 😊

[@czdesign]

You are so welcome

[@sonettelabuschagne816]

Love your ideas

[@czdesign]

Thank you! 😊

[@pamcadd8658]

Love the rainbows - always glad to see a new variation. Cathy, have you tried using a Sistema container to hold your embossing powder so you don't have to use a folded piece of paper? I love being able to pile-and-dump my powder right in the container - easy embossing with one less cleanup step. (Thanks, Jennifer McGuire, for teaching me this!)

[@czdesign]

I have, actually! And I just found it easier to use the paper, go figure! I just keep the paper on the side of where I work and it's easy as can be!

[@pamcadd8658]

@@czdesign That's good! :)

[@andisummers122]

I’m an ok introvert too!!!!

[@joannfroman4976]

Go CZ Design you are on 🔥!

[@czdesign]

And not just because of the hot flashes! lol!

[@yomamma7982]

Keeping it real, simple and clean, except for red splotch LOL 😂 Thank you 🙏 love the stamp and die set!

[@sophiahodgson85]

Super cute!

[@czdesign]

Thank you! 😊

[@juliapohlman30]

Love the “Wild” reference and the clean look of these!

[@czdesign]

Glad you like them!

[@CardsbyMaaike]

i would send out the liquor thing a lot cos I don't have one, so hehe...great cards

[@melissaw1538]

Hey Cathy, Have you considered putting a lazy Susan under your your Gemini Jr. Works great.

[@czdesign]

Someone else told me to try that! I should, if I can squeeze it onto my little space.

[@MsRebekka1]

beautiful cards

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@jenniferwilson2250]

Adorable!! Love these. :-)

[@czdesign]

Thank you! 😊

[@PaperhugsbyKim]

LOVE THIS!!! I'm new to your channel and I absolutely love your videos!! Totally binge watching at 3am!😁

[@czdesign]

Welcome!! Glad you found me, even at 3 a.m.! lol!

[@PaperhugsbyKim]

@@czdesign thank you! I'm so happy I found you!! You're amazing! You're personality and your cards! 🥰

[@KimDixonCreative]

Love this technique! Gives me some Friday inspiration!!!

[@juliapernicka2698]

Your cards are always so cute...and look so easy. Do you have a cute stamp for the back of your cards like Made With Love by Cathy? Or do you write your name and the year?

[@czdesign]

I do! I have a few of them that i love!