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A free journal card template package for your upcoming holiday projects

November 14, 2014

A free journal card template package for your upcoming holiday projects

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Today I have a download to share with you to help you get journaling onto cards. True, they’re designed to work with my cards, but hey, free templates, right? I know that it can be frustrating to have lined cards and get that journaling to, well, line up. It just so happens I am an expert on leading. It is, as they say, totally in my wheelhouse. (And yes, it’s holiday stuff a bit early, but everything’s on sale for 40% off at Designer Digitals. I like to promote when people can save!)

Of course, if you like my cards and like your own handwriting, please stop reading now. Get the cards (they all come in printable PDF format) and have at it! But, if you want to do a little hybrid melange, by all means, continue…

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Today’s download includes three layered PSD files that contain two things: a white background and a journal block. (Note: the Merry Hipmas card shown in the package preview is not included in the free set.)

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It’s all very simple. The cool part is each one is designed to work with cards from my Merry Hipmas card collection.

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The idea behind this template set is that you drop in the JPEG card files, type your journaling, print and embellish as you see fit. However you dress them up is up to you.

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The templates are designed using Times New Roman. Here, I changed to font to one of my favorites, Archer.  Then I added a little strip of paper from Basic Grey’s new Evergreen collection pack.

DOWNLOAD THE TEMPLATE PACKAGE: CZJournalTemplates (click link to begin download)

Here’s a video showing you exactly how to combine the layered journal templates with the digital JPEG files from the Merry Hipmas collection. I also show you how to get multiple cards onto one page so you can print them out and play! Even if you have no interest in learning PSE or doing these cards, I dare you to check out the photo of me that happens just after the 50 second mark. Consider it a crap-free Easter egg. Or something.

How to Use My Free Journal Templates from Cathy Zielske on Vimeo.

4TH QUARTER SALE IS ON NOW! Everything is on sale at Designer Digitals for 40% off through 6 a.m. next Friday.  The Merry Hipmas card collection also comes in printable PDF format, no Photoshop is needed! Shop my entire collection here.

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  1. Delia says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:07 am

    Thank you. Love them. You at your very best. Clean and simple. I would say Seasons Greetings but if still feels way too early.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 14, 2014 at 6:45 am

      Thank, Delia. Yes, I usually don’t do a lot of Christmas posting before December, but there’s a big sale this week and I like my people to be able to save money on products if they are wanting to buy! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kathleen S says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:10 am

    Thank you for another inspired freebie to go with your inspired Hipmass PP (already in the stash)! And I wouldn’t think of messing with the leading, really, no way. How could you think such a thing?

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:41 am

      🙂

      Reply
  3. Abby P says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:39 am

    Thanks so much for the awesome download, Mz. CZ. Very nice of you!

    Reply
  4. Louise says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:43 am

    Free stuff! On a Friday!! You totally rock, Cathy. Thank you. Must confess I have no idea what leading is, but rest assured I will NOT touch it, because yes, I love lines to line up. As for Christmas-is-early . . . I passed three (yes THREE) opportunities for a free mince pie on the way into work today. Granted they’ve been on sale since September, but . . I was quite chuffed that I managed to resist, but now, on my lunch break with a healthy apple for dessert, am kinda wishing I’d nabbed just one of them . . .

    Reply
  5. Yolanda says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:02 am

    That easter egg photo… So very funny.

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 14, 2014 at 12:31 pm

      Thank you, Yolanda. You get me.

      Reply
  6. Tink says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:16 am

    Thanks girl! So glad you included a 4×4. Love that size! Will certainly make a donation (cough) at Designer Digitals this weekend.
    I received my stamp from Paper Culture and it looks awesome. It was a present for his hubness who always complaints about our address stickers. It was a big surprise for him and I caught him practicing stamping for a long time 🙂 They are high quality stamps and I’m really happy with them. Thanks so much for the tip Cathy!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 14, 2014 at 12:31 pm

      Donation (cough). You crack me up, Christine!

      Reply
  7. Jenn says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:18 am

    Thanks Cathy! You really are the bees knees 🙂

    Reply
  8. Jonni says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:23 am

    Thank you for sharing these with us.

    Reply
  9. Helen says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:40 am

    You my friend are a true lifesaver!!! I’ve decided to do my own version of December Daily and was thinking to myself recently “Self, I need a festive 4 x 6 journal card” and here you are providing me with that very and for the FREE! Can’t beat that. . .thank you so much and even though I know I am one of the many nameless that think you are incredible, I feel like you created this one just for me (insert big smile here).

    Now I can also take advantage of the Design Digital sale going on now to get some other awesome CZ templates–most of my December Daily will consist of your templates from last year and the new “Hipmas” (witty, but of course you know that) set.

    Rock on CZ. . .Rock on!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 14, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      Enjoy, Helen! And thanks for your business!

      Reply
  10. Carol says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:00 am

    Love you, CZ…!!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 14, 2014 at 12:37 pm

      Aw, now I’m blushing. 😉

      Reply
  11. Jennifer says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:22 am

    You are my very favorite! I am doing a SN@P album for Dec Daily this year, and these journaling templates will be PERFECT for that album. And since they coordinate with Merry Hipmas, I should probably just go buy that too. Yeah. That sounds like a good idea…

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 14, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      I am either doing a brown Snap album (because I LOVE those albums, I used one last year) or a 4 x 4 Gold We R Memory Keepers. Jury hasn’t decided yet. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Donna R. says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:36 am

    If I purchase your Merry Hipmas collection, using the PNG format, is it possible for me to modify what is there to make it more Chanukah-ish? Would you ever consider adding a Chanukah collection? I love what you’ve done (and the freebie template), but don’t celebrate Christmas, so they are not really an option for me …

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 14, 2014 at 12:34 pm

      Donna, yes because I included PNG files. You could tweak some things, but… I am going to work on some Chanukah/Hanukkah stuff this week! : ) Also, suggestions on what you would like to see on a card are always welcome!

      Reply
  13. Heather says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:45 am

    Hey Cathy, quick question. Would the 3×4 one also work with the MeTAV journal cards? I was going to write them in my handwriting, but I think I want to type. And, yes that means I haven’t even started journaling. I mean I’ve written stuff, but not on the cards…I digress. Still gonna get the Christmas stuff, because I’m thinking of doing December Daily in 4×4 (instead of the 6×8 I already have planned out and put together) because 30 Days of Thankful has been so EASY and I’m actually doing it this year. And because that blue matches one of the extra 4×4 books I got perfectly. So thanks for that. 😉

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 14, 2014 at 12:35 pm

      Heather, in the digital package for the class, there are templates already set up for you! Email me if you have trouble finding them!

      Reply
  14. Carol in PA says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:47 am

    So, are you saying that I can change the font, and the size of the font, and as long as I don’t change the leading, I won’t screw anything up?? I know so little about this stuff, but I thought that I would have the change the leading to go along with the font size. You may have just made my scrappin’ life so much easier! I’m determined to learn how to create digital pages. Thank you for the freebies! 🙂

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 14, 2014 at 12:36 pm

      Yes! That’s what I’m saying. Watch the video and it’ll show you. Leading is dangerous stuff! 😉

      Reply
  15. Joana Costa says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    Thank you so much for this. I love the cards, the text (so funny) and you! You make me smile everytime I read your blog. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 14, 2014 at 12:36 pm

      Well thank you, Joana, for reading. 🙂

      Reply
  16. elinjanne says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    Thank you so much. Love your work and one of the reasons is that everything you make print perfect:)

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 14, 2014 at 12:37 pm

      Thank YOU. and Enjoy!

      Reply
  17. heidig says

    November 14, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    Thanks for the free download and the tutorial to go along with it (helps to know what I’m doing digitally before I press the “Add to Cart” button!).

    Reply
  18. JennieB says

    November 14, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    Cathy, thank you for your generosity and inspiration.

    Reply
  19. Isabel says

    November 14, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    Thank you for the free download and for your generosity to share always with us. I love your work and how simple and cool videos with simple explanations you have I learn a lot, never stop doing them. Wish you a great weekend and keep rocking 😉

    Reply
  20. Tammy Davis says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    Thank you, Cathy! I love these!

    Reply
  21. Holly Corbett says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    Thanks for doing this! This will be very helpful with a lot of your J cards, too!

    Reply
  22. janel says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    Love the simplicity and minimal feel to this. Thank you for your clear and easy to understand tutorial. Have a great weekend.

    Reply
  23. Paula Corsaro says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    Wonderful Cathy, so you! Love them! Thank you!

    Reply
  24. Lynn M says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    Thanks for the freebie. This will be my “thankful” for today in my album.

    Reply
  25. summer82 says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    Ready to start my album – thanks for the kick off suggestions and tutorials. Finally, got the printing part too.

    Reply
  26. Barbara says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    Thank You Cathy! I love your tutorials. You make it so easy. Now I think I need to go buy the rest of the MerryHipmas collection.

    Reply
  27. Juanita says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:23 pm

    Thanks Cathy!

    Reply
  28. Chris says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    Thank YOU !!!!

    Reply
  29. gabbe says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    thank you for the free journal cards- hoping i can actually keep up with a hybrid dec daily this year!

    Reply
  30. Marjo says

    November 15, 2014 at 1:38 am

    Thanks

    Reply
  31. Jen says

    November 15, 2014 at 8:55 am

    This Rocks! You Rock!

    Reply
  32. Margot says

    November 15, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    Cathy,

    Do you have the RGB values for your favorite colors (the pink, orange, green, blue and gray) you use most often in many of your designs? I find sometimes entering the values is quicker than having to use the eye dropper, then paint bucket to re-use the colors in your designs. I just purchased a bunch of your check card sets today and would like to recolor them to match other products I have purchased from you. They come in black, but I have watched your videos on how to recolor your png files.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 15, 2014 at 1:04 pm

      Hey Margot, email me and I can get that to you this weekend! cathy@cathyzielske.com

      Reply
  33. Lorna S says

    November 15, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    Another simple, clean and charming set of cards! And the freebie templates – what a huge help these will be to me. I was terrible at getting my journaling on the lines – wow – you are brilliant and generous. Thank you!

    Reply
  34. Christine K. says

    November 15, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    Thanks for the free download. I plan on visiting DD for more of your goodies.

    Reply
  35. Justene says

    November 15, 2014 at 11:14 pm

    Thanks sooooo much for the wonderful freebies! You’re the BEST! 🙂

    Reply
  36. Holly Corbett says

    November 16, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Hi Cathy! Will you be doing your own version of December Daily? I will be trying this for the first time this year. I plan to use your Merry Hipmas designs and card collection and go with a very simple (and clean) look in a 6×8 album.

    Reply
  37. Cindy says

    November 16, 2014 at 10:45 am

    Thank you Cathy! Just getting around to watching the video. I love your sense of humour. 😉

    Reply
  38. Anne says

    November 17, 2014 at 8:53 am

    Thank you for the freebie templates. I bought your Cool Yule digital products last year. Today, Merry Hipmas cards are calling me:-). The Joyeux Noël card is a winner!

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 17, 2014 at 9:02 am

      Thanks, Anne! Enjoy!

      Reply
  39. Katie says

    November 17, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    Hi, Cathy! These are wonderful – thank you! Love your “Merry Hipmas” collection – I’m going to use the square set + these templates to print a digital “December Daily” album in an Artifact Uprising book. Not sure if you’ve mentioned this before – will you be releasing any of the “Merry Hipmas” sets as layered PSD files so photos can be dropped in digitally? Trying to figure out the best way to digitally create what you’ve shown above with the printed photos & real paper 🙂 Thanks!

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 17, 2014 at 3:31 pm

      Hey Katie, I don’t plan to do PSDs. I’ve included PNG files of all the card art so that people can recolor and add them to other files. 🙂

      Reply
  40. nancy faith says

    November 17, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    Thanks Cathy… I am in the process of placing my order at Designer Digitals and was curious if you have other journaling templates such as these…for 4×4 or 6×6 album pages. Thanks!!!

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 17, 2014 at 3:55 pm

      I have a set called Day Documents. They come in 6 x 4. http://www.designerdigitals.com/digital-scrapbooking/supplies/product_info.php/products_id/16663

      Reply
  41. Abby P says

    November 19, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    Thanks for the templates, and totally getting all 3 sets of cards — would you consider doing a 6×8 overlay set to work with a 6×9 album? I’m doing Ali’s December Daily, but I want to use your cards (hey, gotta spread the love!). Would love a 6×8 overlay that would coordinate with the cards. As always – you da’ bomb! Thanks again!

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 19, 2014 at 3:57 pm

      Hey Abby, I won’t be doing a 6 x 8 overlay type of thing. I love what Ali creates and want to support her and December Daily! But… I am release two new 6 x 8 layered template sets. One of them is designed to work with 3 x 4 and 6 x 4 cards. Mostly. I say mostly because the proportions can’t be spot on whenever you include a tiny bit of margin space, which my new set (It’s called Six by Eights No. 01) will have. Check out the shop this weekend to see them!

      Reply
  42. Abby P says

    November 19, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    Crap — 6xEIGHT album, not 9. Sheesh.

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  43. Tracy says

    November 21, 2014 at 9:37 am

    Thank you. 🙂

    Reply
  44. Darlene says

    November 30, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    Cathy, do you have a general working with digital templates video? I have an older version of PE and am not able to follow along with your video to learn how to use the free template with the Merry Hipmas files that I purchased? Many Thanks !
    Darlene

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 30, 2014 at 7:48 pm

      Yes! Darlene, I have tons of videos and tutorials. Check out a very basic digital scrapbooking tutorial here:

      Almost all of my videos are done using Photoshop Elements. My version just wasn’t working for this post’s tutorial!

      Reply
  45. Annette Seubert says

    December 2, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Thank you so much for that freebie. I already learned so much here.
    I wish you a calm Christmas time and a Happy 2015
    Greetings from Germany
    Annette

    Reply
  46. Morwenna says

    December 4, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    Many thanks for the templates and tutorial!

    Reply
  47. Wendy says

    October 10, 2015 at 10:12 pm

    Love them. Thankyou so much.

    Reply

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