Stamp, Emboss and Stencil… then watch magic ensue… mostly!

Sometimes a clean and simple card design takes a bit of fussing with behind the scenes, or, in this case, in front of the camera! Join me for the premiere and live chat!
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[@bethjeans3780]

I love this card so much. A friend/card maker-seller once told me she thought the simplest cards were the hardest to make because there was no place to hide. Agree!

[@czdesign]

Totally agree!

[@christeepascale4483]

I once told my husband that my card making style was CAS and he, so innocently said, "oh you mean cuss and swear?" As @bethjeans3780 astutely notes, there is no where to hide with a clean and simple design. While I don't actually cuss or swear too often, I am known to remake a card or, ahem, three. Lovely card and good for you, persisting with the world's tiniest sentiment 😉

[@czdesign]

Hahah! I have cussed and sworn at time. hahaha.

[@cindym1070]

I love everything about this video. Like others said, I think that you show the "real" part of card making and the train of thought involved. Mostly, I absolutely love everything about this card...they layout, the embossing the sentiment, and those colors are just beautiful. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@marshafreer9764]

Lovely card, Cathy...very soft pretty colors! 💖

[@leeannoneil207]

Thank you for leaving all the "simple" in video. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one that has days like this. Love the colors you used and again I appreciate you showing us that it isn't always so simple.

[@czdesign]

Yeah, it's not all smooth sailing! haha!

[@patticallihan8515]

Cathy, I adore watching your video’s you make. Your cards are always Gorgeous & you make me laugh and feel so down to earth. I’m getting old 67 . I can’t remember if I already watched your video but if I did . I love your card it’s beautiful . I also apologise for my brain fog caused by my MS. Bye for now Cathy. Have a Great Saturday.🩷🌸🩷🌸🩷🌸

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@vickiwest4149]

A very sweet and clean card. You know I love your videos and wonderful you ~ but I tell ya . . . since recently receiving my ink pads, brushes, and a slow start of stencils . . . these videos have been SO much more fun to watch and finally be able to apply the techniques. This is what it must have felt like to my brothers (50+ years ago) when they received and traded baseball cards, but even better! hahahaha Thanks Cathy! 'Preciate you!! :)

[@czdesign]

Oh i get that!!! : ) I remember first discovering this whole world of videos… I STILL watch craft videos. Can't get enough!

[@cl-wc9kd]

That's so pretty Cathy!! Simple cards are actually harder because everything needs to be placed precisely. and you are the best at this!!

[@gloriametcalf538]

Lovely card with beautiful colors. Your simple cards always look gorgeous. Thanks for your ideas.

[@jenniferrumsey9887]

Loving the colorful card bases!!

[@gulffire117]

This video was the best! It’s so fun to find out that influencers have the same worries, ask the same questions and make the same “mistakes” that we do. End product was so lovely and worth the time and effort!

[@czdesign]

Glad you liked it!!

[@patriciawilson4135]

Petty and love the color of the card base. Says it all! Thanks so much.

[@harriettezmalloy7182]

Beautiful card. I love the colors. And the gold splatter. And the tiny sentiment. Just lovely.

[@michellepaperchaser]

The colors just softly glow off the card - Lovely.😊

[@lisad.3247]

WOW! I love the simplicity and the colors! 💛🧡🩷

[@CraftyKiwiMama]

Stunning card Cathy. I LOVE the gradient of colours, it looks so beautiful and your fabulous details, CAS or not, it takes the time it takes and this was worth every minute! xoxo

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@binamills4931]

This leaf/floral stem was made for a classy CZ card. So pretty! Love the colors!

[@deborahdececca605]

Kathy what a beautiful card I love all your cards .

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@connieleone7265]

Beautiful card, Cathy!

[@CoffeeandScrappingLisa]

This is so pretty! Beautiful Spring colors, Cathy! 🧡💛🩷

[@tracylee4442]

Oooohhh! This is pretty. I wish KZbin didn’t bury you in my feed! I always love what you do!

[@czdesign]

Appreciate you watching. I never know what KZbin will recommend. I guess it's always a mystery!

[@LisaVornhagen]

That is beautiful! I really love those leaves! I think that color combo is my favorite. Those colors just go so perfectly together in my opinion.

[@czdesign]

Thank you so much!

[@Jan-dm7wj]

This is such a pretty card❤️ Thanks Cathy.

[@gwentunis201]

That is one truly beautiful card. Love the colors.

[@moniquevandurenvandermeer]

Hi Cathy, maybe you like this also. I first make a mask by die cutting the leaf. Then I stamp my image in the Misti on a piece of scrap paper. Then you place the mask of the cut out die over the stamped image. And then you place the cut out leaf in the mask and you have a perfect position 🤩. I also do it this way if I do mass production. First I cut out the amount of leaves I want and then you can lay them in the mask and have perfect prints all the time. Love that 🥰. Also wonderful card and I love your videos.

[@czdesign]

Well i need to try that!!! I'm saving this comment to try it!!!

[@donnaphelan3108]

Lovely colors and FAB design!

[@angelascott2475]

Lovely fresh card 🎉

[@lisaachilles5909]

Love it. Beautiful colors on the flower.

[@judymcintire7095]

Cathy you kill me on which side. You craft like me. Lol

[@Sylvia.Torres]

So pretty! ❤ I love the colors you selected. 🥰 Thank you Cathy!

[@kathypatterson4630]

The leafery is beautiful!!!

[@kathygroff4526]

It’s a lovely card, CZ! I just ordered this Leaf Cluster yesterday and I’m looking forward to using it. It sort of reminds me of a palm branch, so the image might work for Easter, too, in shades of green. TY so much! 💌

[@czdesign]

Have fun!

[@hazelyoung2046]

Beautiful card, love the colours xx

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@sheilastyrebriere]

Beautiful card Cathy 😊🤗

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@katyglenn9271]

such a simple card but really elegant!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@melissazabower339]

Peachy is such a pretty color.

[@michelleobrigewitch8848]

This is so pretty and airy seeming.

[@reginalemon]

Lovely card I do like your gentle colour style cheers from Australia ❤

[@czdesign]

Thank you!

[@cecilecoonrod4146]

I wondered if the embossed lines would raise the stencil but it appears not. So glad to know!!

[@rhondareynolds8007]

Beautiful card! Love the colors you used!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@shirla1976]

I could watch you all day long. You videos and lives are the best as you are such a fun person. Love you!

[@czdesign]

Wow, thank you!

[@delciethompson8920]

Wow this is beautiful! 💕

[@getcraftay]

Love this set so much! I was gonna buy it during the bday sale but it was sold out. Can't say I was surprised lol. Also, I funnel my embossing powder the same as you. I agree, it's a lot easier with the sticking. If it gets too bad I just toss it and grab a new one

[@czdesign]

Oh wow! They had SO many in stock. Well, just no it will come back. If you are interested, just click "Notify me" and you'll be emailed when it's back.

[@user-nc7ni4gg7k]

This is so pretty. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@nelidaquinones7027]

Very pretty Thanks for sharing

[@rebeccah1635]

Beautiful! I’ve always found that CAS are the hardest to create - but I am really drawn to them. None so more than yours Cathy! Thank you!

[@angela.thepapersentimentshop]

Super cute. 🥰

[@momoclangford4673]

Such a simple but wonderful card. Love the whole vibe, serenity. 🧡

[@judystophel1904]

LOVE! Great card. The colors are so lovely together.

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@evamcguire8633]

Gorgeous

[@cindyrobinson2199]

This is so beautiful and your color choice order was perfect. Guess what I had to buy? Very glad for the promo code today. Lol.

[@jerryclark7872]

Lovely card!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@kmwwrench]

Thanks for the laugh when you couldn't tell which side of the cardstock was stamped with Versamark.

[@czdesign]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@melissajones1246]

So pretty!

[@sharonpott4253]

I love watching you xx❤

[@emarjamaa2276]

I never use soft colors like this, but I love your card. I'm going to have to branch out (ha ha) and try something new.

[@susanbillingsley4728]

Love it ❤

[@suzyemery]

Such a pretty and unique card! LOVE the colors you chose! 🩷🧡💛

[@janicescott401]

I really like the simplicity of this card. I had to order the supplies. Thank you.

[@czdesign]

Have fun!

[@pattymackenzie-burns1352]

Beautiful card!!! LOVE the color combo! You and I both starting card making in 2017. YOU are sooooo far ahead of me! LOL! Love watching your videos for inspiration!

[@czdesign]

it was a good year to start!!!

[@sallybicknell8402]

Just perfect :)

[@judyhosch672]

Soft and Springy - I love it

[@candyt7083]

Very sweet card. I really like the colors.

[@carolcipra5504]

Just had to order this!

[@czdesign]

Enjoy!

[@kelleyoneal2578]

Beautiful "simple" card. I love when you softly say "boop" when adding bling.

[@patticallihan8515]

Love your card Cathy ❤❤❤

[@cindyrogers9099]

So very striking!

[@peggyg.7407]

Love the colors 😊

[@michelleyager5173]

Purple zen…love it!

[@lindapence838]

Beautiful card!

[@czdesign]

Thanks so much!

[@beejay325]

❤❤❤

[@lizm4557]

? New here and loving your hints and tips. Wondering why do you use the sticky mat in your Misty instead of the magnets?

[@czdesign]

Well, they both work great but… I tried the sticky mat when they first came out (they were sent to me to use!) and I love it! So i haven't gone back to magnets. : )

[@99zanne]

I hated the way the magnets were always in the way of my stamping. I also think the sticky mat holds the card more securely than the magnets and as a result I never have to start my stamping over. I also went on and bought one of the thin flat sticky mats, like Brutus Monroe or SSS, to use when stamping a red rubber stamp because the thicker ones from Waffle Flower or Altenew worked so well for me. Highly recommend as worth the money since they are pricey. Do remember that they WILL stain since they are photopolymer. It doesn’t come off on my card but it is visible on the mat. Good luck!

[@ruthiesiegel207]

Which grip mat are you using when you were stenciling?

[@czdesign]

That is one that is now discontinued, unfortunately! But you can use one of the larger ones, like this one: collabs.shop/fjvysw That is the 6.5 x 8.5 mat, which will also work. I think they are trying to find a new source for all their mats right now.

[@user-th5ti4ii2z]

Better late than never!

[@marilynbarnick3013]

Just joining. Cathy all your designs I wanted are out of stock on SSS

[@czdesign]

Many have sold out but they will come back! so sorry!

[@ginniesedlak2351]

Made it!

[@cindyrogers9099]

Love that! Creamsicle color card stock?

[@annaplesakov2667]

Hi Cathy

[@marlajowens]

Hello from Iowa!

[@czdesign]

Hello there!

[@MarcyCrafter]

Beautiful but it’s already sold out! 😢

[@czdesign]

Oh wow! So sorry! They had SO many in stock. Well, just no it will come back. If you are interested, just click "Notify me" and you'll be emailed when it's back.

[@MarcyCrafter]

I was able to pick up the stencil tonight to go with the stamps & die! So happy and I can't wait to play with it. @@czdesign

[@carolcipra5504]

Is this part of the monthly deal Simon Says has?

[@susiebrooke3852]

Hi Cathy do you not use Gina’s die cutting machine anymore I’m thinking of getting one when they come back into stock ?

[@czdesign]

Oh, I do! But I am waiting to show it when they are back in stock. I hate to show something folks can't get. Also, sometimes I just use my electronic machine because it's permanently on my desk! Gina's machine is great!

[@reba86442]

Another amazing card. Looks so nice Cathy