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Welcome to the new cathyzielske.com

July 10, 2014

Welcome to the new cathyzielske.com

cathyzielske.com

Welcome to the new cathyzielske.com If you’re here, you’ve found it. The tiger is out of its cage. Can I get a what what?

(Pauses. Waits for a what what. Thanks you silently.)

Here’s what you need to know:

1. The blog still functions as it always has. If you’ve been coming to my Typepad site for years, weeks, days or even just a few minutes, this blog will be the new stopping place for the same stuff you’ve come to expect. You’ll find posts about but not limited to: scrapbooking, my family, hot flashes, chub, exercise, how to do technical shit as it relates to memory keeping, therapy, marriage, music, food and quite possibly cat videos (if they’re funny like this one).

2. My site is now divided up into different pages with very clear purposes. You will find:

Home Page—Here’s where people will come if they just type in ‘cathyzielske.com’ and it will give them options on where to click next. If you Google search me, this should be the page you’re directed to.

About Cathy—It’s everything you already know and maybe some things you don’t. My old About Page was written in the third person. This one? It’s all from me to you in the first person. Imagine me reading it loudly, with a barely discernible Minnesota accent and clapping twice between each sentence.

Products—This page includes a video overview of CZ Design Digitals, plus descriptions and links. If you’d like to shop and support the Zielske collegiate fund, by all means, don’t let me stop you.

Classes—This page includes a video overview of CZ Design Classes and features all of my current classes, complete with class descriptions, video promos and links to register. As new classes launch, you will find the information here.

Blog—You know, the blog. That’s where you are reading this. Holla!

Contact—I have a contact page, people! This makes me very happy. Except for when someone contacts me to tell me they think I’m an idiot. Then, less happy.

Disclosure Page—Yep. Got one of those too.

3. It’s kind of awesome.

 

And would you believe this only took six months to make?

A few other things to note:

There will be images that appear smaller in older posts. I have been blogging with Typepad since 2007 and have not decided if I will go back and replace all of the smaller images. I probably won’t, but you can always click on an image to see if it will appear larger in a floating window. Back in the Typepad days, I would often upload larger images with that in mind. Just know that yes, some of the images in older posts will appear smaller than the stuff in the new posts.

The new images are much bigger. 822 pixels wide, baby. Now that totally deserves a what what! That said, images that were posted before this present day may be a little blurrier depending on whether or not I’ve gone in and replaced them. Again, not sure if I’m going to have that all sorted out for a while—and I may never go back and fix them—but starting today they’re going to look pretty fabulous.

This site will look as good on your smart phone and tablet as it does here. Or at least it’s supposed to. It’s a responsive design so no more squinting or enlarging on your iPhone like you had to for my Typepad site.

There are things I’m still organizing and categorizing. I’m working to narrow down categories so things like Free Downloads and Tutorials will be easy to locate. It’s going to take a little time to get everything solid. I had 1,182 posts to transfer. I’ll be working on that.

I pared down my Categories. Part of simplifying meant letting go of categories like, “Dogs I Do Not Own.” But rest assured, the Search field is much more powerful on this WordPress site than it was on Typepad. If you still want to find posts I wrote about Chip the Dog, just type in “Chip the Dog.” CZ Life will cover pretty much everything from hot flashes to chub reduction to marriage counseling, and everything that would fall under the general category of my life. All other categories are self-explanatory. If you have time, check out Free Downloads. I had no idea there were so many posts with free stuff. I am working to tag all of my posts, as well. That’ll make searching for stuff even easier. If you ever can’t find something you really need, just visit my Contact Page and make the request.

There are a handful of other tweaks still in progress. I could have waited until everything was absolutely perfect but I wanted to get this show on the road. I won’t lie: this site feels like a baby that I’ve been growing for several months and I’m a little nervous about letting it out into the great big internet. I want to hold its hand as it crosses the street and make sure it wears a helmet. But it’s time to hit that launch button and exhale. There is no time like the present, right?

 

I will be sharing a series of posts about the decision to hire an outside company and what the process has been like. I know there are readers out there who blog as part of their business or possibly would like to. I’m happy to share my experience.

Again, thank you for your patience. Thank you for coming to read. I am so excited to have this clean and simple space in which to write and share.

A big thank you to the team at Big Deal Branding for their guidance, hard work and general bad-assery. Krysta, Caleb and Gary, I love you guys. And yes, I would marry you. Thank you for not wincing when you found out I was a middle-aged scrapbooker. #boom

A second thank you to my sponsors who’ve joined me in this new venture. Please consider checking out the ads on my sidebar. They support me in my business and I’m so happy to be able to support them back. 

 

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  1. Kay says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    I love it! Not much of a commenter usually, but such a momentous milestone deserves things a bit out of the ordinary dontcha think? I am mentally opening a bottle of fine french fizz to celebrate with you xxx

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      July 11, 2014 at 3:53 pm

      Well Kay, I’m glad you added a comment today!

      Reply
  2. Jacquelin Green says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    Congrats on the delivery of your lovely new baby! It looks awesome, you are still hilarious, and even my jaded 15 yr old son thinks you are somewhat cool. It’s the hand picture that did it.

    Reply
  3. Aaron Morris says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    Looks great Cathy! Congrats on such a momentous occasion!

    Reply
  4. bev says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    it looks great on my phone!

    Reply
  5. Melissa says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    Congrats on the new site!! Looks good 🙂 I am looking forward to cyber-stalking you here now <3

    Reply
  6. denali says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    Already I love it. The new comment process? Totally a winner.

    The new digs suit you. Perfectly. Clean, sharp, gorgeous, and more than a bit amusing. Yup, it’s you.

    Reply
  7. Briana says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    LOVE it! The site looks fabulous! Now, stop worrying about it, get out of that corner, and enjoy your wine like a proud mama! 🙂

    Reply
  8. denali says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    Wait. What time zone is this? It looks to be 5 hours ahead of Central. Duly noted.

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      July 11, 2014 at 6:04 pm

      denali, I still have some settings to tweak! It’s definitely only 1 p.m. here! : )

      Reply
  9. Ari says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    Love the new site! Congrats on the launch 🙂

    Reply
  10. Jackie Rice says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    It’s beautiful. Like WOW, stop me in tracks, how do I get one for myself – beautiful. Awesome.

    Reply
  11. Kristy says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    Love the site Cathy!! Been visiting you for years and this is definitely all you!!

    Reply
  12. Yolanda says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    It’s so clean and organized! I love, love, how image-heavy-yet-breathable it all feels. And the video intros are GREAT. Congrats on the crapfree redesign.

    Reply
  13. Nat says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    Congratulations Cathy! The new look is fantastic!

    Reply
  14. Sandy says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    Congrats, Cathy! I’m very excited for you. Just love your tutorials. You keep it simple so new tech lessons aren’t so stressful. Thanks for all the hard work.

    Reply
  15. Janet says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    Love the new look. Just found the Clean & Simple class. I don’t know how I missed it the first time around but I will definitely be signing up for it. Can’t wait to start.

    Reply
  16. Tracy says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    Love it already!

    Reply
  17. Cathy Zielske says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    I’m testing the time stamp on this.

    Reply
  18. Cheri Andrews says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    Looks great Cathy! Very YOU!

    Reply
  19. Lida says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Hello! I’m here. Nice.

    Reply
  20. Melinda Wilson says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    “birthing of a website” can be a headache; I know because my hubby and son do this for a living and I get to hear about some of them – LOL! The site looks great and very easy to “get around”!!!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      July 11, 2014 at 2:15 pm

      Truly like a labor and delivery. I have so much respect for web people. I barely made it through this end phase.

      Reply
  21. Joanna says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    Looks great from my iPhone!!

    Reply
  22. Kathy says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    Love the new look and feel! Congrats!

    Reply
  23. cara says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    Oh Cathy, you’re getting a “what what” from me! Love the new design. Looks fab! I’d say that your weekend starts NOW! Cheers!

    Reply
  24. Liz H. says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    Had already visited the site on Wednesday and looked around. I love the new look.

    Reply
  25. Christy says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    So clean, so simple………even the font fits you! Bravo. Now go drink more wine. Get the fancy glass this time!

    Reply
  26. Sue says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    It looks Fabulous (said like my 13 year old daughter). Congratulations!

    What What!!!

    Reply
  27. Kerri Bradford says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    It’s gorgeous babe! Simply gorgeous!
    So happy for you and your new venture!!!
    mwah!!!!

    Reply
  28. Deb @ PaperTurtle says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    Oh I just love you, Cathy, and I’m so happy for the results of all your hard work. The new site looks awesome! Good luck working out any kinks, but so far so good, I’d say! Awesome!

    Reply
  29. Lori says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    Awesomely wonderful. Love everything about the new space. And excited for you! Congrats!!

    Reply
  30. Vicki says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    Congrats, Cathy! It looks great!

    Reply
  31. Cricket says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    Looks fabulous Cathy! Congrats on your new site!!!

    Reply
  32. Dar says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    What what!! This new place is amazing!! Hope you don’t mind if we come over here … a lot. Clean and comfy and inspirational. Congratulations.

    Reply
  33. Susan Kopp says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    Love this!!!! Very cool and uber friendly!! Way to go Cathy…sip away!!!

    Reply
  34. Becky says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    O.M.Gosh. LOVE, may even be drooling. Nicely done!

    Reply
  35. Jocelyn Thompson says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    Oh. my. goodness! It is AMAZING!! 🙂

    Reply
  36. Karen S says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    Love the new site. It’s clean and simple, just like your style. Awesome!

    Reply
  37. Jan says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    Oh, Cathy, it’s so you! And 6 months – not quite like having a baby, but almost. Love the new look.

    Reply
  38. Pam says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    Cathy, this looks terrific! Congratulations on getting it all together & having it become what you intended.

    Reply
  39. Jill says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    It is beautiful… You should be pleased!

    Reply
  40. MADELINE ST ONGE says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    YAY Congratulations Cathy, looks great, you made it

    Reply
  41. Kirsty Davies says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    It looks absolutely gorgeous Cathy! So easy to use and find everything 🙂 Without a doubt, worth all that stress 😉

    Reply
  42. Janet White says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    Such sweetness – looks fabulous!

    Reply
  43. Kim Smith says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    Oh I’m so happy for you! Congrats! Your new ‘look’ is definitely YOU – clean and simple. Very easy to navigate as well. Love it, love your products, love YOU!!!

    Reply
  44. sharolyn says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    Totally amazing!!!

    Reply
  45. Heidi says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    Seriously. I just dig this site. Congrats! 🙂

    Reply
  46. BettyLou says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    Beautiful and CLEAN and Simple! Love it. Missed you this week, knew you were busy.

    Reply
  47. Kathynjo says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    Well done! Looking great! 🙂

    Reply
  48. Quinna says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    All I can say is awesome! Have another glass of wine!

    Reply
  49. DoubleOO says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    Love it, love it, love it!!! Congrats!

    Reply
  50. Jonni says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    Looks great Cathy. Love to have you in my back pocket…

    Reply
  51. Shawn says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    Oh my goodness!! If it looks this fab on my phone I cannot WAIT to see it on my computer! Congratulations for putting your new site out there. From reading the comments, you have a great group of readers who are 110% behind you, including me. 🙂
    I look forward to many many more blog posts about whatever you want to talk about.

    Reply
  52. dawnydee says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    What what. Looks great – you should be very proud. Best of luck to you.

    Reply
  53. Megan Anderson says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:47 pm

    Looks awesome, Cathy! Totally you.

    Just a heads up, Bloglovin’ won’t let me follow this site.

    Reply
  54. Jennifer Levin says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    It’s beautiful, Cathy! Congratulations! I’m so excited for you! I’ve always loved stopping by your place to see what you’re up to, but now it’s even better. Love everything about it!

    ~Jen

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  55. Sharon says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    The “baby” is beautiful! Thanks for keeping on keeping on. Change is what’s keeping you in the conversation and relevant. Good for you for doing that!

    Reply
  56. Lori says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    That tiger is roaring!!! Love it!!!

    Reply
  57. Kelly says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    Congrats Cathy! It is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Enjoy that wine! You deserve it!!!

    Reply
  58. Kelli Panique says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    Congrats, Cathy! The site is beeeeeeeauuuuutiful!

    Reply
  59. RitaQ says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    Look at all that white space & your signature orange & blues… LOVE IT!

    (I know you’re still tweaking & have probably caught this but… you have an apostraphe (sp?) before your slogan – taking ‘crap out of scrapbooking – without another one. Was that on purpose?) sorry… just trying to be helpful not judgey

    Reply
  60. Lisa says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    Awesome! Works beautifully on my iPad. How do I sign up for your newsletter?

    Reply
  61. Val says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    Beautiful new site — “very CZ”!! Congrats.

    Reply
  62. Kristen says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    AHHH! Congratulations on the launch. The website is just beautiful.

    Reply
  63. karen says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    Love it! Especially the larger photos. I can see them without my glasses on!

    Reply
  64. MelissaL88 says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    What What!

    Congrats on the new site!

    Reply
  65. Iara says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    congrats, it Looks awesome, Cathy! loving it!!!

    Reply
  66. Karen says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    It was worth all your time and effort!! Fabulous site!

    Reply
  67. Kathleen S. says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    Wow! and wow, again! Talk about clean and simple, it’s a beaut! Love the colors, love the structure, and, best of all, it’s crap-less!

    Reply
  68. Pam says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    Very nice. Congratulations on the new site!

    Reply
  69. SamanthaCycles says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    Everything looks amazing!!! I made the switch to WP a year ago and haven’t been disappointed in it yet. I can’t even imagin how much work this was for you considering how much content you’ve created over the years. Congratulations!!

    Reply
  70. Jenell says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    LOVE IT! Great job – nice and clean – exactly what I expected from you! Congrats.

    Reply
  71. kelly says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    congrats on the new site cathy! the design is so modern and fresh…(slightly ‘jelly’ of your 822 px width). 😉 can’t wait to see where it takes you for the next seven years!

    Reply
  72. Tracy says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    Long time reader/fan/student, infrequent commenter here– just had to say — love the new site, Cathy! The home page is nothing less than amazing! Congrats!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      July 11, 2014 at 3:54 pm

      I love that people are commenting who don’t normally comment. I read EVERY single one. Thank you.

      Reply
  73. AnnieM says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    I absolutely love your new site. It’s definitely YOU. No crap, and looks gorgeous!! 😀
    I love the new “About Cathy” section too. Ok, now I’m starting to sound like a stalker..which I assure you, I’m only a sorta one.
    Seriously, though. It deserves a what what.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      July 11, 2014 at 3:54 pm

      WHAT WHAT!!!!

      Reply
  74. Stacy Simpson says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    Looks great! Congrats!

    Reply
  75. Susan says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    Love the new brand and site. Best wishes and a big congratulations!

    Reply
  76. Maegan B. says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    It looks fabulous, Cathy! Nicely done!

    Reply
  77. Audrey V says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    Wow! Cathy! Awesome … you are the bomb! Yes, I’ve been reading your posts about the upcoming changes, but to be honest, I really didn’t give it much thought, or expect much. But this new site is Fabulous. Kudos! Well worth the effort, pregnancy, and birth. And it is REALLY YOU, I can feel the real Cathy voice coming through (or at least the real Cathy I think you are, lol)

    Reply
  78. Leslie McLaughlin says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    Congratulations! Love the new website!! I know you put so much work into this. It’s fabulous!

    Reply
  79. Loydene says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    Very “non crappy” — looks good .. clean and simple.

    Reply
  80. Melanie says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    So clean and beautiful like a kitchen renovation where you walk around touching all the perfect surfaces and admiring the newness of it all. Something like that. Love the new look but I always loved the content. You are the real deal. The world needs more Cathy Zielske. Not more Cathy Zielskes… that would be weird. I’m going to end this comment. I’m trying to say “you are awesome” but I’m not sure that is coming across.

    Reply
  81. glee says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    Is clapping (twice) between sentences a Minn thing or a CZ thing? That’s a lot of clapping either way. Holla! (clap clap)

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      July 11, 2014 at 10:45 pm

      Sometimes I just make shit up. 😉

      Reply
  82. Christine K. says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    Loving your new crib. So glad I get to come along for the journey. I’m raising my glass for a toast to you.

    Reply
  83. Beth says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    Simply Beautiful. Of course.

    Reply
  84. Debra T says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    Hey Cathy! Saw your post on FB and came over here to check out your new site. It looks fabulous!

    Just a heads up: Trying to follow you on Bloglovin and it shows no new posts for you within the past week 🙁

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      July 11, 2014 at 10:45 pm

      Debra, yes…we are working on that. RSS issue is going to be addressed early next week!

      Reply
      • Carol Anne says

        July 13, 2014 at 1:18 pm

        Glad to know the RSS issue will be resolved soon. Feedly keeps pointing back to the old site.

        Looking forward to exploring more.

        Reply
  85. joeynumber41 says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    Oh for cute! Definitely read everything in my Minnesotan accent! Congrats!

    Joey from Fergus Falls.

    Reply
  86. Audrey V says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    Ok I commented above before looking around. This is even more awesome! Every section is just great. FYI when I clicked on the “register” button for the Clean and Simple Self Paced Workshop, I was directed to the original expired workshop. I’m sure you have a few of these little things to fix. Good luck and great job!

    Reply
  87. Sarah H says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    Is it gross to say I’m drooling? The new site is beautiful! So easy on the eyes.

    Reply
  88. Cara says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    Love the new look – looks very clean and simple, the company you worked with obviously got a very clear understanding of what you are about and what you represent, so good on them – and you too.

    Reply
  89. Daniella says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    Greetings from Brazil!

    I’m a reader of your blog for a long time. Not much of a ‘commenter’ , since sometimes I’m afraid to write in English and make a huge mistake. But I’m a ‘every-day’ basis reader, and a fan since 2005, when I read the first “Clean & Simple” (still the scrapbook book I love most).

    So, congratulations for the new site, and my best wishes for you.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      July 11, 2014 at 10:44 pm

      Thank you Daniella! Sorry about the Brazil loss. 🙁 Not sure if you’re a big soccer fan but we have been loving the world cup in our house.

      Reply
  90. Deb says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    Love this new design. So easy to find your way around. Congratulations!

    Reply
  91. janel says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    Cathy, the new site looks wonderful. I love the classic, sleek look. An exciting time for you and all of your readers. I am looking forward to visiting daily…keeping up with your life…and sharing in Aiden going off to college. So many wonderful beginnings.

    Reply
  92. Carol Anne says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    After spending all day today updating and working on my professional society’s web site, it was fun to come to another new WordPress site. Congratulations! Now to get my Feedly to point to the right place.

    Reply
  93. Pheeebzzz says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    Woohoo ! Congrats, this baby of your is just beautiful ! So clean and… well, so you; perfect !

    Reply
  94. Anita says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    Wow, you really are amazing. I love the new site, love it, love it, love it.

    Reply
  95. RobynS says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    Ok…hold up your glass, I am holding up mine. Reach really far from St. Paul and I will reach from Savannah. Cling!!!! Cheers to you and your new site. ( Yes you can now sip your Prosecco.)

    Reply
  96. Sue Williams says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    Looks fabulous, Cathy!

    Reply
  97. Carla Crosbt says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    Love your work….love your new site. The new baby….adorable!

    Reply
  98. Jeannine says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    Being a big fan of “Clean & Simple”, which I refer to often, I absolutely am in love with your new site! It so reflects your style! I have made your blog my homepage. Don’t want to miss a thing! Congratulations, Cathy! Well done!

    Reply
  99. Trish says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    Your new site is just gorgeous, clean and crisp and really fun. Well done and congratulations. I will look forward to every post!. PS thank you for the digital download!!!

    Reply
  100. Emma says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    Looks amazing Cathy, really love the new layout. Congratulations!!

    Reply
  101. Corinna says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    Love that new CZ logo. Very clever, just like you!

    Reply
  102. Jessie says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    Cathy new new site rocks!! I just love reading your blog and your sense of humor is the bomb!!! Happy Friday!!!

    Reply
  103. Karen says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    Congratulations! Your new baby is beautiful and looks like……well…YOU!

    Reply
  104. Brooke says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    Woo hoo it’s arrived. Congrats, it looks great. As I was reading I thought you could also start a new career as a stand up scrapbook comedian. They say successful business comes from finding something people need but isn’t already out there. =)

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      July 11, 2014 at 6:15 pm

      Excellent idea! Cathy is definitely the funniest scrapbooker that I’ve come across…and we’re a hilarious bunch! 😉

      Reply
      • Cathy Zielske says

        July 11, 2014 at 10:43 pm

        I take that as high praise.

        Reply
  105. Melissa says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:13 pm

    So gorgeous — so CZ — love it!!! Congratulations, your efforts really paid off.

    Reply
  106. Mel says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    Beautiful site Cathy!!

    Reply
  107. Christine says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    I don’t usually comment (I’m a long-time secret stalker), but dang girl…you done good! Love you, your simple style, your digital products, your sense of humor and now your BLOG!! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      July 11, 2014 at 10:42 pm

      Thanks for coming out and commenting! 🙂

      Reply
  108. Karen says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    I guess in a way your girl isn’t the only one that graduated this year, huh. Funny how kicking one out of the next (and silently holding on like heck while mentally begging them not to leave you) has a way of creating all sorts of change. Congratulations on the new site – it’s a beauty. But then I would expect nothing less from your creative mind. Your white space gentles my soul! LOL
    Best of luck with the new site – I’ll be eagerly checking in as usual to get my regular dose of awesome.

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  109. Cindy says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:56 pm

    Cathy, Your new site is FABULOUS!! It’s so clean and fresh, I just love it. Congratulations, your hard work is noticed and the wait was well worth it!!

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  110. Laura says

    July 11, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    Yay! The day has finally arrived. Glad to see/read/hear (because I totally hear you saying the words in my head when I read your blog posts–is that creepy?) that you are still you! No pretense here and I love it. You are you and people can like it or not.

    One technical thing I thought I’d mention. I have a visual impairment and it would be great if there was more contrast between the black text and gray text that links to something. I can change my monitor settings, but then I won’t see your new page design in all it’s glory as you designed it. 🙂

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      July 11, 2014 at 10:41 pm

      Laura I appreciate the feedback on the links. 🙂

      Reply
  111. amy says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    Looks GREAT Cathy!!!

    Reply
  112. Morgan Wilson says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:06 pm

    That “About Cathy” section may just win a “best of the web” award!! I am also a lurker/non commenter but just had to give you a what-what – Looks great around here!!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      July 11, 2014 at 10:41 pm

      I wish I had a like button for this comment.

      Reply
  113. Suz O'Brien says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    Fantastic! Looking forward to gleaning all your knowledge!

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  114. Rebecca says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    Cathy, you are awesome! I have been following your blog since at least 2008…and your creating keepsakes articles longer. You are so real and human and incredibly brave for putting it all out there. I respect you so very much! And, btw, I’m on an android phone and the site looks awesome!

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      July 11, 2014 at 10:40 pm

      Thanks for the feedback! I love to hear it’s working on all platforms.

      Reply
  115. Irene says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:37 pm

    Speaking of whats…

    WTF? Are you really going to go back and do all that work on the photos? I’m a long-time follower and a big fan, but is all that really necessary? I’d rather you spent that time waxing poetical or showing me a “new moon party” video I would have NEVER have found on my own. I was hip with “What Does the Fox Say” in my neck of the woods long before it broke big because of you. For a 51-year-old pop culture dork, it was big, really big. I love what you do, and by golly if it is in your heart to do it, by all means do so. I gently suggest that this baby will be a toddler in the wink of an eye and the past, is well, the past. Upward and onward! Your devoted cheerleader in North Carolina!

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      July 11, 2014 at 10:40 pm

      Irene, I think I’m with you on the WTF. The content is still the content, big pics or not. I say upward and onward, too.

      Reply
  116. Tara Whitney says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    I love every single little thing that you have done with this space. This blog post is amazing.

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      July 11, 2014 at 10:39 pm

      Thanks, Mama. Glad you had a chance to look at it. We have a few little bugs to still sort out. But yeah, it’s good, huh?

      Reply
  117. Heather Huggins says

    July 11, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    It’s look AWESOME!! Congrats on your new look..

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  118. Denise says

    July 11, 2014 at 9:07 pm

    Congratulations on your beautiful new website! The design is perfectly you in every way.
    AWESOME launch!!!!

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  119. Barb in AK says

    July 11, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    Cathy, I never had any problems navigating your old site, but this one is just awesome! Congratulations! Your hard work has paid off 🙂

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  120. dawn says

    July 11, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    Hello Cathy!! SO excited for you, looks amazing and pretty and clean and AWESOME!!! I never had complaints about the old site but this one is so YOU!!! LOVE IT!! How fun to play around here now and see bigger images, YAY for me since I’m getting blinder every day.

    Enjoy and CONGRATS!!

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  121. Diane says

    July 11, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    When I read your writing, I hear your voice in my head. I love that you write the way you talk. Congrats on the new website.

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  122. Jacquie says

    July 11, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    Clean. Simple. Perfection. So worth the wait. I am holding up a glass of red wine in your honour!

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  123. Cynthia H says

    July 11, 2014 at 10:44 pm

    LOOKS GORGEOUS!! Way to go!

    Reply
  124. Tara Whitney says

    July 11, 2014 at 11:02 pm

    Yo.

    Reply
  125. Deb says

    July 11, 2014 at 11:21 pm

    Dropping in to give you a big ‘WHAT WHAT!’ Site looks amazing! Absolutely love it. Well done!

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  126. KarynS says

    July 12, 2014 at 1:01 am

    Love it, love it, love it!!!! Well done Cathy (& team), the new website looks amazing.

    Reply
  127. Nikki W says

    July 12, 2014 at 1:42 am

    Wow! Congratulations, I love the new website Cathy, it’s very you!

    Reply
  128. Marina says

    July 12, 2014 at 2:47 am

    What what! Love the new design and really appreciate the hard work that went into it. Your contribution to the internet is one of my favorite spaces. Congrats and thank you!

    Reply
  129. Mylee says

    July 12, 2014 at 3:08 am

    Your new website is hella cool and hella you! What what!!

    Reply
  130. Meredith says

    July 12, 2014 at 3:25 am

    Wonderful site, Cathy – and it looks just as great on the iPad and iPhone as it does on the laptop. Congrats!

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  131. Delis says

    July 12, 2014 at 3:53 am

    Absolutely fabulous. Looks great, easy to navigate and your voice shouting out from every page. Be proud – it’s terrific.

    Reply
  132. Monique says

    July 12, 2014 at 4:57 am

    Hi Cathy! You should be so proud of yourself, you new blog is wonderful! Love your humor and excitement. Have fun blogging : )

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  133. SherriS. says

    July 12, 2014 at 5:38 am

    Your new website is very clean and it sparkles with your personality! Looking forward to more “crapfree-ness” and other more “you-i-ness” here.

    Reply
  134. Leah says

    July 12, 2014 at 6:37 am

    Woo Hoo Cathy, looks great!

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  135. Lori says

    July 12, 2014 at 7:04 am

    Love,LOVE,love. Checking it out on my ipad and it works beautifully!

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  136. Angela says

    July 12, 2014 at 8:06 am

    What What!!!

    I too have been a follower for years that doesn’t usually comment, the new site is Awesome!!

    Reply
  137. Krista says

    July 12, 2014 at 8:41 am

    congratulations, the site is beautiful!

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  138. Cathy Zielske says

    July 12, 2014 at 8:46 am

    I am SO grateful for all of your comments! I am seriously so reeked about all of this! Working to sort out a few little things and will be fixing some small stuff next week!

    Reply
  139. Isabel says

    July 12, 2014 at 9:01 am

    WOW, I´m in love with your new site! Congrats! It´s so you!! Clean, sharp and gorgeous. Love the new colors, wish you much luck in this new adventure. 😉

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  140. Tamera Jones says

    July 12, 2014 at 9:11 am

    Your new site is so AMAZING!!!
    Cathy, LOVE THIS!!! This is totally “clean & simple” with a touch of stunning. Congratulations!

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  141. Pam says

    July 12, 2014 at 9:25 am

    This site is so awesome. Keep up the good work….

    Reply
  142. Suzi says

    July 12, 2014 at 10:13 am

    Love, love, love your new website! I’ve been a silent lurker and have reading your posts for years! Thank you for sharing so much of yourself and your amazing talents with us. Your designs have changed to way I scrapbook and how I want our family’s story to be told.

    Reply
  143. Deanna says

    July 12, 2014 at 10:35 am

    I do not post much at all, but I do love reading your posts. Thank you so much for keeping everything real, the real you is so amazing! You are a talented, fun, and amazing teacher. I have been following you since way back in the day of Creating Keepsake University. I love the new site, it is so you! Clean, simple, and a little bit of sass!

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  144. shelleymay says

    July 12, 2014 at 10:51 am

    Fist pump! Looks awesome from my phone! WTG girl! Clean, easy to navigate… Love it.

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  145. hillary says

    July 12, 2014 at 11:15 am

    congratulations!! it’s beautiful! I’ve been meaning to do this for, um, 4 years now at least. you’re inspiring me! I think I started in typepad in ’04. should be a snap to transfer over, right?

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  146. Frankie Easter says

    July 12, 2014 at 11:59 am

    Congratulations on the new site! I love how clean it is — it’s beautiful! I love reading your blog so thanks so much for sharing your talent, time and energy. Best wishes for great success in the future!

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  147. Katrina says

    July 12, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    STUNNING. And….you’re totally making me want to leave Typepad.

    Reply
  148. Terri says

    July 12, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    Love the new site!

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  149. Cindi says

    July 12, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    Looks AMAZING! Congratulations!!

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  150. Deborah P says

    July 12, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    Congrats! This looks like you – clean and simple. So glad it’s launched.

    Reply
  151. Kim says

    July 12, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    I love it. Congratulations on all of the hard work. I love your writing style and sense of humour. I bet you feel relieved that the hardest part of the new site is over. Sit back and relax for a while, lol!

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  152. Fran A says

    July 12, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    You are awesome!

    It’s only natural your website, blog, newsletter would be awesome too!

    I wish you the best of luck with this new phase and a tsunami of happiness in you personal life to boot.

    Keep having a blast!

    Fran

    Reply
  153. Kellie says

    July 12, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    Love…love…love!

    Reply
  154. Leigh says

    July 12, 2014 at 11:11 pm

    Simply A-mazing! Crushing on the design BIG TIME. Definitely gets a WHAT WHAT and a WOOT WOOT! What a lovely new home! Congrats!

    Reply
  155. Marie says

    July 13, 2014 at 12:14 am

    Love this new site ! perfect ! congrats

    Reply
  156. Kathryn Benfiet says

    July 13, 2014 at 1:03 am

    I’ve been a fan of yours, first with Simple Scrapbooks, then your books and have been a blog reader for years…love your sense of humor and realness. Our daughter “left the nest” 3 years ago to join the Marines so I do know some of what you’re feeling except that mine isn’t within driving distance. Anyway…this new blog/website is truly one of the most beautiful aesthetically pleasing sites I’ve ever seen. Two thumbs way up…congratulations on this new endeavor. You’ve done yourself proud!

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  157. J3SS1C4 says

    July 13, 2014 at 5:50 am

    Hi Cathy, I just wanted to say the new site looks amazing, and I have to say, it looks much more in line with how you scrapbook too! I’ve had a look around and I have to say that I’m very impressed with it all so far 🙂

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  158. Holly Corbett says

    July 13, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    This looks fabulous! And has been so fun to browse through today! I’m lovin’ the simplicity of it all! Your hard work has paid off!

    Reply
  159. Jeanne Ann Carver says

    July 13, 2014 at 1:02 pm

    Love it! Been a follower for years and will continue as you are a favorite!

    Reply
  160. Tracey says

    July 13, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    Congrats, Cathy!

    You bring da’ FUN to scrapbook fundamentals!

    Love learning about you, your family, and your craft. Already signed up for the newsletter.

    Cheers!

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    • Tracey says

      July 13, 2014 at 1:29 pm

      Uhhh. Oops! Forgot to say how GRRRREAT the site looks! Love it!

      Reply
  161. Maureen says

    July 13, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    Clean, Simple, Awesome.

    And I love how it looks on my iPhone!

    Well done Cathy, well done indeed.

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  162. Casey says

    July 13, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    LOVE IT! Great update Cathy! Here’s to many more years of faithful reading!

    Reply
  163. Karen says

    July 13, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    It’s Beautiful! Congrats on a great result from your hard work. Love the new larger, clearer, photo viewer. Any way to move the Instagram link to the top, instead of scrolling to the bottom? By the way, I just looked up all your Slovenia photos the other day, because I remembered how beautiful they were.

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  164. Julie says

    July 13, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    Congrats on your new start!
    Julie

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  165. Brenda says

    July 13, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    Your new site is amazing. Congratulations. Thanks so much for everything you do and share. It is much appreciated.

    Reply
  166. Cathy Zielske says

    July 13, 2014 at 9:55 pm

    I just wanted to post a huge thank you to all of your comments. I’m still working out a few bugs (comments are not coming to my email, contact form not working, plus a few others) but I am so buoyed by the reception. 🙂

    Reply
  167. LisaCP says

    July 13, 2014 at 10:29 pm

    Beautifully clean and simple. Love the new logo, header and design.

    Reply
  168. Julie says

    July 14, 2014 at 8:45 am

    You crack me up! I love it. I really love this new website. its so clean and pretty! a pretty little baby you have here. Glad to hear its wearing a helmet! 🙂 lol!!!!!!!

    Reply
  169. SueT. says

    July 14, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    Congratulations! I’ve been a follower of your scrapbooking for years, just never commented. The website looks fantastic. All the best with your new direction. 🙂 SueT. (San Jose, CA)

    Reply
  170. Gina says

    July 14, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    I absolutely love your style and this website reflects you so well. (in my opinion!:) Wish you the best and thanks for all the wonderful inspiration over the years. I have followed you for years but never commented. Thanks for continuing to provide us with great ideas and sharing your life with us.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      July 15, 2014 at 8:39 am

      Well thank you for adding a comment and for reading all these years!

      Reply
  171. bdaiss says

    July 15, 2014 at 11:38 am

    Day late tot he party but CONGRATULATIONS! She’s a beautiful baby. 🙂

    Reply
  172. Ekaterine says

    July 15, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    GREAT!!!!! It’s FANTASTIC!!!! Absolutely perfect. I love it. So happy for you. You DESRVE this so much!!!!

    Reply
  173. Claire says

    July 16, 2014 at 8:56 am

    Beautiful!! Stylish. And I love all the white space. 🙂 If only Feedly would let me add your site to my feed, it would be perfect…

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      July 16, 2014 at 10:08 am

      Claire, still trying to figure out why it’s not playing well with Feedly.

      Thanks!

      Reply

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