Simple Watercolor Painting Using Distress Inks (great for beginners!)

[@cLyon-xi9os]

I love all the Colorado Craft Company’s Anita Jeram releases and I have bought them along and along - as I can afford them. They bring a lot of joy to my grown children when I send cards I have made with them. They each had the little “Guess how much I love you” bunny and we read her book over and over. Using your simple water coloring techniques and these quality stamps make my cards a success every time!

[@stamperssecret5379]

Hey! This is a good one for my92-yr old dad. He doesn’t grill, he can’t fix a car, he doesn’t golf or fish. But we sure jumped on his belly a lot. Done!

[@StampinBeachTeacher]

Loved how you were whispering as you were painting in small areas, like you were afraid to wake the daddy mouse!

[@aufan7134]

Your voice is so calming, I think I can “fire” my psychiatrist!! Lol. Seriously, you do make your art so much fun, It’s not stressful and just fun.

[@stamperssecret5379]

That belly jumper is just the cutest. A theme like this is something I’ve looked for, forever.

[@Tam-te5nh]

“Not meant to be Picasso” - amen! It’s to be fun & relaxing & the recipient won’t care a bit! ❤️

[@barbarataylor8136]

Cute card. Can almost hear Junior say “yippee”

[@nataliepetersen4502]

That would be a great sentiment addition!

[@erinbeasley8494]

Im always amazed at how great water-colouring looks when I’m done. I love these. The CCC stamps are by far my favourite. My husband and i help with a rat rescue, and these are SO adorable!

[@carbooth49]

Cathy, every time I listen to your videos where you watercolour, I hear you channel your inner Bob Ross voice. Love it, always makes me smile. Love your videos. Learn a lot and have a good laugh at the same time, due to your tremendous sense of humour. Keep up the great job. Thank you

[@czdesign]

Wow, thank you!

[@gingerpayne7310]

Beautiful and simple card! I also love how you stay calm when you make a mistake and walk through how you are going to fix it.

[@SDcatlover1]

Mice work, Cathy Z 👍

[@czdesign]

I see what you did there!

[@maryrice3797]

Very nice!

[@Tam-te5nh]

😂

[@priscillasissem980]

It is those areas where the tie-in with the envelope occurs that sets apart handmade cards from store bought cards. So cute Cathy. Thanks for sharing.

[@janbutler6667]

I so enjoy watching you paint with inks. Makes me believe I too can do this. thank you!

[@beckyk6782]

Thanks Cathy you make water colouring look very “doable” 😍

[@cindybearj]

That is super cute! I love that as your painting got lighter, your voice went to a whisper. I love watching your videos.

[@jerridavis2830]

Cathy, you have way too much fun at work! I love it.

[@lauradimitriadis4371]

Such a cute card. I love her designs and I think mice are stinkin' adorable. Your dad will be so happy.

[@debbieklapmeier2505]

The stamps/dies of Anita Jeram's illustrations make my heart sing! I absolutely love them. So sweet and endearing. Thank you for doing these :)

[@czdesign]

You are so welcome!

[@sherryshumay]

I love painting with inks, so easy and much easier to do shading.

[@cecilecoonrod4146]

Sweet card. Love the addition of Victorian velvet - one of my favorite colors. And I’m so happy the mice have fur on their tails. It’s rats that have the scary kitch flamingo tails.

[@melaniefisher8823]

Love this Cathy, for sure. There's just no better soft whimsy stamps better than Anita's work, it always reminds me of the old Pooh bear illustrations. Tfs hun, great work!!

[@laurabrown2232]

You always make stamping, coloring, water coloring and card making look easy.

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kathymcconnell6852]

What a cheerful, simple card! The envelope just makes it!

[@brendadonabedian6324]

So sweet. Your pops is going to love it! Thanks for taking your time and walking me through a simple watercolor. I’m no expert either but I sure have fun in my craft room making cards.

[@chrisbjornstedt]

Cathy, sometimes I think these stamps were just made for you! You are awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@czdesign]

Oh thank you!

[@norinemueller4588]

Love this so simple yet adorable. I’m a crafter not an artist, you did a great job making it look so easy thank you

[@czdesign]

Yay! Thank you!

[@cheri6905]

Such a cute card - love your CAS look! That little guy jumping on Dad's tummy - gives everyone a giggle!

[@rhondaallen3617]

I won’t win any art awards either, but ‘simple’ allows me to be a crafter!!!! I’m NOT artistic, but you always encourage me to learn so I CAN improve!!! Love your authentic videos!! You KEEP IT REAL!! THANK YOU and keep on keeping on! My family and loved ones appreciate the cards I send, despite them being mostly ‘simple’!!!! Blessings!!!!

[@czdesign]

I literally never picked up a paintbrush before I started making cards. It has pushed me to try new things!

[@rhondaallen3617]

@@czdesign I had literally done NO ART/CRAFTING until I watched some of your videos to realize MAYBE I CAN do this card-making thing!!! :). Thank you for that gift of encouragement!!

[@robertacruz7374]

So adorable ☺️. I’ll be making this for my husband from the kids. So cute, ow to run off and buy that stamp 💸

[@maryseeger421]

Brings back memories of Dr. Suess "Hop on Pop" ! Love your videos!

[@laurayoumans7119]

Must be spring...you have on a going-out shirt! You have convinced me to try this technique.

[@pollyweinmann5082]

Using an old wood mount from a rubber stamp I made myself a couple of the tools you use to have even pressure on your MISTY. I painted them added some felt or batting so they slide nicely. For the handle I used a wooden candle cup with a wooden doll head. Works perfectly and did not cost me a penny!

[@czdesign]

That is awesome!

[@debraraben3871]

Thank you for showing me how to do simple watercoloring. I have watched so many expert water colorists and I think I get too overwhelmed by trying to make a masterpiece and end up with a mess. I purchased some tiny water color brushes and am having a go at your simple techniques and using distress inks helps me a bunch! Keep up the good work, Cathy!

[@czdesign]

You can do it!

[@debraraben3871]

@@czdesign ❤️

[@bethholt2245]

Look at you go girl! This is such a great image and your water coloring with Distress Inks is perfect!

[@wendlit]

I loved the stamping on the envelope’ idea! 👍👏🌸🌿

[@helendisher1040]

Cathy you’re such fun. Great card. Love the magic nail polish colour change too.

[@czdesign]

Lol! Sometimes I film my intros all at the same time (when I have clean hair and a shower!) and film the videos at another time. : )

[@katyglenn9271]

So adorable!! It's perfect for Father's Day. I love the idea of painting with distress inks. Thanks for sharing and stay safe! I also love this illustrator!!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@cherylmccann6641]

So sweet and simple. Love Anita Jeram illustrations 💜. This is inspirational for us non-artists. 🙂

[@angiem6789]

What an adorable card! Love the idea of decorating the envelope too.

[@743linda]

What an adorable card! Thanks for sharing this great release. My favorite of all is Love Art, but everything is amazing in this release. Thanks for sharing!

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@vickidonnelly543]

What an adorable Father's Day card. I just love Anita Jeram. Thanks my friend!

[@krisnyhan2212]

That is the cutest card EVER!!

[@teresasanner-fecto3690]

Keeping it simple is the best advice! Adorable card.

[@czdesign]

It really is!

[@at2515]

Great card!! You make it look so easy. Your dad will love it.

[@CarmenMartinez-sx8oi]

This card is adorable! I love the way you color images.

[@dloates1951]

Love this card. Simple is so much more! Enjoy all of your videos!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@carolynduncan4362]

Love your cards Cathy......less is definitely more. Thank you 😊

[@marjbiehler7628]

Super cute card and envelope! I love the Colorado Co. Anita Jeram stamps. You have given me the courage to try water coloring. I colored my first Anita Jeram mini and it didn't turn out too bad!

[@lindahesnively]

Your Dad will love it.

[@yomamma7982]

You are so funny!! What a darling card!! Am thinking of making that one for all the father's in my family...... well that's a lot of work!! Maybe I'll rethink that to making it for my son overseas, stationed in Italy! LOL Yep that scene is sooooo cute!

[@thelmah.5998]

I love these stamps and your card and envelope. So cute.

[@paulinegalloway8920]

I like to decorate the envelope too. I sometimes do something similar on the inside edge of the card. I'm so pleased to have found you yesterday.

[@czdesign]

I'm so glad you find me too!

[@Pebblesmas]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this card, it gave me some courage to paint an animal myself, as I have animal stamps but never dare to color them, thx!!!!!

[@czdesign]

Yes!

[@danielclark3796]

I love this stamp set. I love how you decorated your envelope. Thank you for sharing

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@patriciaguess1401]

That is the sweetest card and a great idea for envelope! Love it!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@nataliepetersen4502]

This is one of my favorite images from the release. Kid mouse hopping on dad mouse's tummy is GREAT! I'm no good at watercolor, but I am working on it. Great job on your card. (PS: love the nail color!)

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kennyfry3421]

"I don't think it's gonna win any art awards, but you know what? I think it's gonna win my dad's award." And that's all that matters - it's all about Intention... 😉 CUUUTE card, Cathy!!! 👍🏻👍🏻😍

[@czdesign]

Yes!

[@janicerepass6996]

Love this!!!!!!!! Your dad will, too!

[@jessicajobe9969]

Love watercoloring on cards! That is just adorable! Love that designer for sure

[@corinarazo1404]

Wake up card call, yes please! A sweet card indeed 😊. Love that you share what you do with us all. (Also, how you do it) 'Til your next card sesh👉

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@carolwilson7247]

So cunning! (Translation: absolutely charming in every possible way!)

[@Teresa-Q]

Oh Cathy this set and card are absolutely adorable....just love it and your watercolor ing tips. 💕💙💕

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@buffalban]

Cathy - soooo cute. I love every release more and more as I get poorer and poorer. I try to pick up a stamp with each release and hopefully get a die on sale. I love that you kept your coloring to basically two colors with that little pop of pink. Adorable card! Pamela A

[@czdesign]

I totally get that. But keep in mind, you can always take these ideas and apply to stamps you have already! : )

[@cindihoskins5728]

This is so adorable!!! I love watching all of your videos!!! You pack the info with so much fun!!! ❤️

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!!

[@karenmunson4401]

Another fantastic card. I will give it a try tomorrow afternoon!

[@sallyyotz3995]

I love it!!! Great idea with the envelope. That is just so cute!

[@taaveritt]

ADORABLE! The card and YOU, Cathy! Thank you for the smiles:)

[@czdesign]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@broningham4161]

Such a cute little card. I’m not great at watercolour either but I think I could do that. Thanks Cathy 🐨

[@czdesign]

You can do it!

[@shelleyparker2498]

Great card! I do have to say I love the added touch to the envelope. I just might have to try that! 🤗

[@czdesign]

Please do!

[@patriciabethke4142]

Thank you for sharing your talents in this video. I like a coordinating envelope to go with the card.

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@Cards4Cancer]

This is absolutely perfect. I have also discovered that if you don't have the exact shade of ink, you can use Versamark for a good tone on tone look. Thanks Cathy

[@czdesign]

Great tip!

[@stephanieloughead4479]

What an absolutely sweet card!!

[@audreymeyer2266]

Beautiful! Reminds me of when our son was young...

[@czdesign]

Right? That book that she illustrated!

[@cardsbydannii]

Such a sweet card. It's always a pleasure to watch you create

[@maryespeland9627]

Great card. Love the envelope tip! Thank you for all the inspiration!

[@peggybentley7176]

Love your card, Cathy! So sweet!

[@nurseratchet8566]

You are just so very encouraging to those of us who are not professional artists to plunge in and experience the joy of creating! FabUlous card 💚🐀💚

[@czdesign]

You can do it!

[@doloresfarr6681]

I have some little mice footprints that I love to stamp on the envelope when I have a mouse themed card.

[@kgarcia630]

Wonderful as always! Love the tone on tone on the envelope 👍

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@donnamikasa]

Cute! Love the matching envie!

[@carolweatherspoon3005]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! ❤️

[@karensmale9853]

Love the stamp set you used

[@Phyllis8940]

Oh my. So is so gorgeous! Love your style.

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@1grayhouse]

Love the release and your simple style of painting. Gives me inspiration to try painting.

[@czdesign]

Go for it!

[@jerryclark9418]

Cute card...yet so simple.

[@JM-nl2cd]

Absolutely adorable!

[@PaperhugsbyKim]

I love this! Great idea with stamping the envelope too!

[@czdesign]

Glad you like it!

[@PaperhugsbyKim]

@@czdesign I LOVE everything you do!! I can get lost in your videos! #wheresmom 🤣

[@tiffanyroberts4956]

So cute!!! I love this image!!! TFS!!

[@margueritepeaden3445]

So cute. I kept saying don’t forget dad’s little ear, and apparently you heard me.😀

[@christinem2873]

Whisper while painting..............lov

[@czdesign]

I am pretty sure it helps.

[@debbycanady3898]

I love the whispering too!

[@pjmccarthy179]

I think this is such a pretty card

[@Princess_karen]

So simple and beautiful

[@lynnelugo6989]

Love this! You've inspired me to try more painting. Soo cute.

[@czdesign]

Go for it!

[@carolmartin965]

Great card!! Another set that I have to get!

[@debrashaw9130]

So sweet and cute! Love! TYFS! 💖💖💖🌹🤓

[@dianerosati4973]

OMG soooo darn cute Cathy!!!

[@carolynjones3173]

Love the envelope detail!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@dianneochoa8392]

I love this card!

[@lindacarver3610]

Oh what a cute card

[@dheredia2789]

Another cute card Cathy!

[@carlijnkleinjan-deelstra4477]

Oh My! I love it!! 💚