Trying Cathy Zielske’s GENIUS Card Making Hacks!

[@simon.hurley]

This was sooo much fun!! :) Which life hack that Cathy shared was your favorite? ✩ Check out Cathy Zielske's KZbin Channel: bit.ly/2IkNT0T ✭ FULL supply list with PICTURES: ldli.co/e/64kdkd

[@debrabartman6749]

Clothes pin for heat embossing

[@catherinehoffman1711]

I knew about the clothespin trick and the trimmer hack but I'm going to try the cleaning cloth with the stamping platform. Looks much easier!

[@czdesign]

I think this is so stinkin' fun! Thanks for doing this, Simon! YAY!

[@mariaaguila577]

It's cool to see you all collaborating I love this "uncompetitive" industry! But mostly - the kindness between everyone!

[@margaretdewood7437]

I love Cathy’s wonderful sense of humor. Thanks for being so real! Also love the wooden clothespin for heating embossing!

[@irenedyson6469]

Brilliant Simon. You are so down to earth and help with the most annoying things. Thank you.

[@gloriaebert4209]

Thanks for including Cathy Z's hacks. Love her, she adds a chuckle to my day. Love when crafters share each others points of view. Thank you for being you.

[@lindasimas4834]

Always love Cathy's videos. She is so down to earth.

[@lisasmith7709]

Yes please! Kathy is awesome and of course so are you, Simon! 😉💕💕💕💕

[@bertas-cards]

Love Cathy's videos and humor she brings to crafting. Great job sharing what you took away from her crafting tips video.

[@leorahenkin774]

You and Cathy together! I love it!!!!!

[@lynnlohne6578]

Love Cathy, she is AWESOME. I really enjoy her clean & simple designs. Been paper crafting for about 15 years & truly enjoy this hobby. I hope that you are able to inspire young crafters to pick up this hobby & run with it. You are an inspiration & creative inspiration for the younger paper crafters out there. I wish you continued success with your crafting line of products!!

[@kellihudson3849]

Love Cathy

[@lulipena1752]

Fantastic hacks!

[@wendybaryl6867]

Whaaaat?? You are all so helpful and amazing!! Thank you for sharing so many useful tips and tricks ♥️♥️

[@brendaflick3907]

Great video! I would agree, Cathy Zielske is talented and fun to watch. Laura Bassen's card tips would be fun to watch also.

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

Really loved this video. Lots of fun. I do watch Cathy.

[@megbreiter6314]

Love this....good tips and both of you are so much fun.

[@sharontuckerlewis7325]

Love Cathy. She always makes me smile during her videos.

[@lindavinson1273]

Awesome tips from Cathy. So awesome to get your feedback on how they work. I would love to see more. Love your life hack videos! 🥰

[@kimbain4368]

This video was very good. I, too, adore Cathy. She always brings a smile, and often a laugh out loud. Much needed in these times. Thanks for reinforcing her tips!

[@justclaycrochet]

I love Cathy too, she never fails to make me smile. I have learnt so much from watching her videos.

[@debrashaw9130]

Yep, she's a hoot. Never fails, I'm smiling! And learning a lot! 💖💖💖🌹🤓

[@ThankfulNanaDiane]

LOVE CZ!

[@nancyprobst6311]

Loved it! Yay to you and Cathy Z!

[@kimberlyagreene343]

I love the lining up paper with top layer! I have the hardest time since I'm OCD & it drives me crazy when I have a tiny bit hanging over! Thank you for sharing! I just started watching Cathy's videos about a week ago & I love her too! Simon, you are a gem!

[@mystichris1543]

My favorite CZ tip is from her video "Five Fabulous Hacks For Card Makers (Helpful Hints and Tricks!)" - placing large or background stamps on the platform of your MISTI or Stamparatus, and adhere your cardstock to the door. Easier to ink, re-ink, or make multiples. Genius!

[@bethbenson1931]

Had not seen this tip. Sounds like a good idea! Thanks! ! 😊

[@carolehenderson2997]

I love the first tip about lining up the card to attach it to background. So easy! Love Cathys sense of humor. Thanks Simon!

[@christinediaz8978]

That is always the hardest part for me.simce I dont make standard size A2 cards. I make all different sizes.

[@kykategray]

I love watching Cathy, but some how missed the paper hair removal tip. I can’t begin to tell you how thrilled I am to finally have a way to remove those pesky “hairs“! Thank you, Simon, for posting this video. You have made my day!

[@sonjah1983]

Loved this!!! CZ is amazing! You both are! Thank you for reposting this & helping promote her! You both rock!!!😀❣

[@loke-art7383]

Great tips 👍

[@carol-annhuff4943]

Love your videos, always learn something new

[@kathykenny1782]

I absolutely LOVE how all crafters support each other and competition is unheard of! I use a microfiber cloth over my Misti (because that’s what is always on my desk). If you stand up while using it, it applies a little bit more pressure.

[@jackierodreddaway3178]

I agree Simon Cathy is a great artisan crafter and I love her designs too oh and the sequin boop cheers Jackie from Oz❤

[@prentzess]

I watch Cathy's videos regularly, so it was fun to see you reacting to her hacks! The best one, to me, is lining up the panel with the card base using the score buddy or Misti.

[@crystall.e8098]

Yayyy! Wonderful tips from two of my favorite youtubers in one video! 🤗 😍

[@ninabrady4891]

I knew most of Kathy's tips except for the last one of rolling the purple tape over the die cute to remove the "hairs" ( as Kathy calls them). I would love to see more collaboration videos. Simon I enjoy your videos . You are awesome and so is Kathy. I subscribed to her also. Thank you for sharing this fab video!

[@lesliehobson3196]

👍👍 Cathy does have helpful info I appreciate, & her sense of humor is like none other! Thank you both for sharing! 🌞

[@barbararhenderson6123]

That was one of my favorite tip videos! Great job Simon and Cathy. Please keep them coming.

[@amyjones7611]

I’ve been stamping 30+ yrs & have been doing almost all her hacks for yrs. I use my micro cloth rag on my Misti or my sweatshirt sleeve. I also use the corners of my Misti to make sure I line up the top layer of paper. I also use my paper cutter for this. I like the clothes pin trick, it’s much easier than what I’ve been using for so long. I use an alligator clip that’s attached to a dowel. (Meant to hold a sponge to p/u & get ink/paint into tight corners when sponging.) I put some cosmetic sponge on the clips so I don’t leave marks. Another trick I picked up was to use a clothes pin on your anti static bag. Put both sides together & clip it there. Store it in a small container. This way you don’t get that “sand” on your fingers/work surfaces which drives me nuts~o. I use the sweater roller to get the junk off my dies b/c they’re handy & stickier than low tack. There’s really nothing to rip b/c it’s waste anyways. I also use those to clean up EP/glitter that’s on my work service. I ❤️it that everyone is sharing their tips, makes life lots easier & this old dog can always use better, faster ways of doing things. Thank You! Amy Jones Apex, NC

[@susandzama3000]

I have always used a clipboard to hold things as I heat emboss. Works great . Fun video Simon thanks

[@vrwood11]

Love Cathy Z, she is so talented and so entertaining. Live her cloth hack fir even pressure on your misti.

[@joannevargas9638]

You both are SO helpful with your card making tips! I always learn so much and have so much fun watching your videos! Thanks a heap!

[@jeanninelabiuk1492]

Mind Blown! I never thought of using my stamping tool to line up cards...I Love Your Video’s, and How the Card Making Community Supports One Another! The World Needs More of This! Have a Great Night! Take Care and Be Safe! 😁

[@49lucky]

I think I learn so much on your channel been ordering your inks love them I'm spoiled now...

[@helenhicks6720]

Loved all these tips and got to be honest I haven't heard of Cathy but she looks a fun lady and I will check her out.. Actually to be honest my most favourite tip I learned was the inked background tip of straight away using embossing powder , because I didn't know you I could emboss over ordinary ink....this is just brilliant and will be my first tip to try. Thank you Simon for sharing this video with us and so appreciate it and grateful to people like you for making our lives easier. I am new to your channel and subscribing . Have a great weekend and stay safe. X 👍😎👏🥂🌈

[@cherin6037]

Hey Simon! Discovered Cathy this year and really enjoy her fun and realistic videos. You did a great job on this collab of ideas. Let’s face it, what’s more important to each of us than learning what others have discovered ahead of us? Nice job! Have fun!

[@Kammitoes]

Love your TShirt Simon, so bright and cheerful. I love Cathy Z too. She has terrific tips and tricks. Thanks for showing it and I'd love to see more of the same.

[@janet257]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing Simon. I really enjoy Cathy’s sense of humor also. ❤️

[@kristinal.5934]

Love watching both of you! ❤

[@kharris3960]

The clothes pin for heat embossing is great! Started doing this a few months back.

[@geminigirl68]

My favorite is using scor pal or misti to line up your glue up! So works! Can't wait for your new release!

[@sandrawijckmans4306]

She is great

[@eikana9274]

🙌🏼 Simon Reacts videos! Plus example demos! Absolutely 😍 this & looking forward to more!

[@expressivepaper]

Love and use them all. For the hairs in the die cuts I use a sanding block lightly around the edges. Saves money on that tape.

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

I use blue tape for everything. I take the hairs off of the edges of cut or die cut cardstock; and I use it to keep cardstock in place for stamping. I tear off a couple of inches and tape it across my wrist or hand if I think it might be too sticky right off the roll. 😉

[@shellycarter155]

Many people use the reverse tweezers, which work well when you have non embossed areas. When I’m doing a full embossed page or piece, I use my pokey tool. With tweezers, there’s always that blank spot where the tweezer part held the project. With the pokey tool, it holds your project in place with missed spots!

[@katieanne1394]

I had the same reaction when I watched her video for the first tip with the scor pal. I love it and have been doing that ever since and will never try lining things up without it.

[@ruthvanmackelenberg1095]

I love Cathy Zielske’s videos too. All of these tips work really well. Using a wooden peg(🇦🇺Aussie) is a great idea. I burned myself using tweezers for heat embossing. You can move the peg if needed to get around the design. Great video Simon!

[@sherrytorres7350]

Awesome tips. I’m going to try them all. Thanks Simon.

[@margaretdewood7437]

I love how she uses the score buddy. I think it would work even if the front panel was a bit smaller, say 1/4 inch. You just move it 1/4 inch from left and 1/4 from the top. Can’t wait to try it!

[@barbarashikiar6]

Love card making hacks. Bring them on!

[@Simplylisette]

I subscribed to Cathy's channel, thanks for the link! I really enjoyed your comments along with her tips, keep it up

[@sandrawawro7628]

Please continue with tips and tricks!

[@juliehardy7510]

I love Cathy she is so funny and loves to pass on her experience 🥰

[@christabeard5128]

Thank you for highlighting Cathy's tips of card making. Some of them I've seen. I agree with you she can make you laugh.

[@sheriwitthoft5895]

I love the Tonic guillotine, I have always used those plastic protectors as guides.

[@renevanwyk823]

The clothespin for heat embossing I used when I started out many moons ago! Did not have a heat tool, so I did it over the spiral stove plates holding the pieces with clothespins! Worked wonderfully! We sometimes forget these :) Always enjoy your videos! Never too old to learn new tricks!!

[@nanagriffin2887]

A great video sharing Cathy's tips. I would love to see more of course. Can't have too many tips from all you crafters. Love your videos and that you are from Wisconsin and not far from my home! Good job on your videos.

[@kimcrawford9988]

Love it! Great tips & definitely want to see more. 2 thumbs up for you & Cathy Z. :)

[@marlenenicholl6825]

Great tips - love seeing about things that make crafting easier

[@bettylinker4780]

Thank you Simon

[@aprilsodoski4696]

Love Cathy too, she does have an awesome personality and makes me laugh all the time! Enjoyed your take on her tips. My favorite has been the dry erase/cloth for Misti stamping

[@sandyvisger8917]

Thanks Simon

[@rebeccabowman888]

great tips

[@anneowens1073]

Great tips thank you for sharing x

[@DesignsbyKellie]

Love you both, just shouted out in video to this video. The sentiment line up hack was life changing for me!

[@joylynnburkhardt3202]

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!

[@norinemueller4588]

Loved this video thank you

[@susanjohnson318]

For the clothespin tip: If you don't have a clothespin, go to The Dollar Tree. You can get a bunch for only a buck. The window for my craft space got too much sun and the blinds don't work. My card rack was going to have faded cards. I bought some light, bright material and hung it over the blinds with my $1 clothespins. I had one left over, so SCORE for the embossing tip.

[@elisebb8423]

I'd have to say that every one of these tips is my favorite....such practical and great ideas to make crafting more pleasant!

[@katherineworth3951]

Thanks Simon 😊

[@sarahanlon1638]

These are ALL amazing simple tips and I didn't think of any of these tips myself..... gosh, wonder why? They seem obvious - especially the clothes pin since I am always getting at least one of my fingers toasted! Thank you Simon.

[@ChrystalsChreationsWycoff]

Awesome 😎 dude. You now have the Chuck it Tool. I use a long pair of rubber handled tweezers to emboss with. Such great crafting hacks.

[@mariajensen1310]

Thanks Simon I’m new to card making so the first hack of using the scoreboard for perfect alignment was an awesome Hack. Also, now I know why i see other crafters using a cloth on their Misty. Thanks for the info!

[@renshaw5darlene1519]

Embossing is my favorite. My fingers thank you for the clothes pin tip 🥰

[@browniescrafts2066]

Wow thanks Simon they are Brilliant Life Hacks. 😍

[@tarenthea1574]

I love Cathy!! This was an amazing video, yes I’d love more like this. Thanks Simon

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

I love Cathy Zielske: her craft room is in the dining room of what looks like a craftsman home. I relate to that. The cloth hack is an interesting one. I have seen Cathy's video, and I started using my microfiber cloth to get even pressure when I stamp. I like the results when I am using my stamp press, larger acrylic blocks or wood stamps. I started using clothes pins to hold card stock when I first started embossing: I found that my card was less apt to turn if I used a clothes pin instead of tweezers. My favorite hack is lining up the card and card base, though I do not have tools to do that, ha ha.

[@susanjohnson318]

I LOVE Cathy's videos! I just ordered a stamp & die set of hers that I saw in a video. She has the funniest humor with some quiet "throw away" comments that have me laughing out loud. Thank you for reacting to her hacks and supporting her -- as you do. You are very positive and supportive and I absolutely love your energy and videos, too!

[@michaelbess7447]

Enjoyed Simon, I do watch Kathy also.

[@caroleanderson1106]

I use a small silicone tongs when heat embossing. Works great.

[@bjuracek21]

Simon, I enjoy your videos! This one is especially fun because I love Cathy's videos, too! I also love her sense of humor!!!! Happy Thanksgiving Simon!

[@saritad8606]

I’ve used the card alignment tip and it definitely is genius. Thank you Cathy.

[@paulataylor9434]

Excellent video thanks Simon I agree Cathy is amazing love her video channel and yours :D I must try some of these tips!!!! My favourite is the lining up for the card base and panel WOW makes total sense LOVE IT!!

[@chantallvanholten4409]

Hi Simon. When comes there a collaboration between you and Cathy? I think that could be awesome, because the booth of you has such a different style, and that could give just so much more ideas. Gr from the Netherlands, Chantall

[@donnakowalski8185]

Great tips, great reactions!

[@jackiebrown6577]

Love these tips! Ty! 👍. Love using the score buddy to line up your card! ☺️

[@dorothyayotte283]

Such a fun video! Thanks for sharing!

[@audreypeterson1939]

Gina K calls the pressure tool a 'Chuckie'. Look it up on her Facebook page! I use the dru eraser like Jennifer McGuire does. Definitely game changer! But your tip from a recent video to press out air bubbles on ckear stamps in the Misti IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST TIP!!!!!

[@sallyyotz3995]

A coffee filter works well too for stamping.

[@teresahampton7873]

Loved this, thank you!

[@preetirodricks1]

Great video Simon, am definitely using a clothespin next time i emboss coz i tend to burn my fingers too 😂 Please do more reaction videos its alway fun to watch and always a bonus with the tips i learn❤️ CZ does have a great sense of humor 👍🏼