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!

[@StampinBeachTeacher]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@stamperssecret5379]

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

[@jerridavis2830]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@cindybearj]

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

[@beckyk6782]

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

[@laurabrown2232]

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

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much 😀

[@SDcatlover1]

Mice work, Cathy Z 👍

[@czdesign]

I see what you did there!

[@maryrice3797]

Very nice!

[@Tam-te5nh]

😂

[@janbutler6667]

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

[@lauradimitriadis4371]

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

[@barbarataylor8136]

Cute card. Can almost hear Junior say “yippee”

[@nataliepetersen4502]

That would be a great sentiment addition!

[@sherryshumay]

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

[@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!

[@chrisbjornstedt]

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

[@czdesign]

Oh thank you!

[@Tam-te5nh]

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

[@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 💸

[@teresasanner-fecto3690]

Keeping it simple is the best advice! Adorable card.

[@czdesign]

It really is!

[@maryseeger421]

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

[@krisnyhan2212]

That is the cutest card EVER!!

[@wendlit]

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

[@dloates1951]

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

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@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. : )

[@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.

[@janicerepass6996]

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

[@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!

[@kathymcconnell6852]

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

[@carolynduncan4362]

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

[@laurayoumans7119]

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

[@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!

[@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! 😊

[@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 ❤️

[@patriciaguess1401]

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

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@at2515]

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

[@lindahesnively]

Your Dad will love it.

[@Teresa-Q]

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

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@CarmenMartinez-sx8oi]

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

[@thelmah.5998]

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

[@debrashaw9130]

So sweet and cute! Love! TYFS! 💖💖💖🌹🤓

[@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!!

[@christinem2873]

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

[@czdesign]

I am pretty sure it helps.

[@debbycanady3898]

I love the whispering too!

[@danielclark3796]

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

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@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!!

[@stephanieloughead4479]

What an absolutely sweet card!!

[@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.

[@cheri6905]

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

[@sallyyotz3995]

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

[@kgarcia630]

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

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@peggybentley7176]

Love your card, Cathy! So sweet!

[@karenmunson4401]

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

[@ThankfulNanaDiane]

That is adorable!!! This is my favorite of the new CCC release. It reminds me SO much of when my hubby would play with our kids when they were little, often after a hard day’s work. 😊❤️ You did a beautiful job of painting the images! Also, if Olive & June doesn’t compensate you for advertising, they should! TWO shades in one video! 😂❤️Thanks so much!

[@czdesign]

Lol! I am an affiliate for O&J! So if you click on my links, I get a small commission. Been one for awhile. As soon as I realized how much I loved their product and swore off all other companies, I asked them if I could join their affiliate program. They said yes! Every little bit helps!

[@ThankfulNanaDiane]

@@czdesign When my spending money allows me to purchase O & J, I’ll definitely use your affiliate link! ❤️

[@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! : )

[@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!

[@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 😀

[@vickidonnelly543]

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

[@audreymeyer2266]

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

[@czdesign]

Right? That book that she illustrated!

[@justclaycrochet]

Aww I really do love this, those mice are so cute 😍

[@wendyinjuneau]

Love, love, LOVE! You made my day! 🥰

[@czdesign]

You are so kind

[@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!

[@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!

[@tiffanyroberts4956]

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

[@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!

[@donnamikasa]

Cute! Love the matching envie!

[@JM-nl2cd]

Absolutely adorable!

[@Phyllis8940]

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

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@jerryclark9418]

Cute card...yet so simple.

[@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!

[@jennifermitchell9282]

Just watched replay! Love this- So cute!! You inspire me😘

[@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!

[@cherylmccann6641]

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

[@dheredia2789]

Another cute card Cathy!

[@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!

[@dianerosati4973]

OMG soooo darn cute Cathy!!!

[@carolweatherspoon3005]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! ❤️

[@taaveritt]

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

[@czdesign]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bethholt2245]

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

[@cardsbydannii]

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

[@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!

[@Princess_karen]

So simple and beautiful

[@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 🤣

[@carolwilson7247]

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

[@karensmale9853]

Love the stamp set you used

[@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!

[@dianneochoa8392]

I love this card!

[@pjmccarthy179]

I think this is such a pretty card

[@jessicajobe9969]

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

[@carolynjones3173]

Love the envelope detail!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@carolmartin965]

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

[@Jan-dm7wj]

Such a cute card 💕

[@SharitCreations]

You did a great job with the water coloring. I bought today some of the watercolor paint brush pens. Ive had my distress inks over a year. Now I know what to do with them. I'm going use my heavy cardstock paper I got on Amazon for the ink.

[@lynnelugo6989]

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

[@czdesign]

Go for it!

[@lisastevens3822]

That’s awesome! When you whisper, you remind me of Bob Ross! 🤣 I love that card!

[@czdesign]

That is high praise Lisa!

[@cherylfinke2382]

Well done CZ! So cute

[@ginaspears9168]

Such a cute card!