Today I’m excited to be part of the Hero Arts 2017 Wintertime Fun Catalog Blog Hop! I made a very bold, graphic holiday card and it is actually pretty simple once you get past all the foam adhesive!
The two new Hero Arts products I used for my card are the Poster Christmas Carol stamps and the 12-point Infinity Stars. The Poster Carol set would be so great for all kinds of holiday cards and envelopes! I love the simple sans serif type on this stamp set. Makes me wish I’d designed it!
I really do strive to bring a clean and simple nature to the cards that I’m making and this card fits that bill!
Here’s a short video showing you how I made it!
THE GIVEAWAY: Hero ares will be giving away three $25 shopping sprees drawn from comments left across all the blogs in the hop! Please leave your comment by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. PT and the winners will be announced next week!
The next stop in the hop is the talented Wanda Guess! So click on over to check out her GORGEOUS card! To start at the beginning of the hop, visit the Hero Blog.
VISIT ALL THE BLOGS IN THE HOP FOR MORE CHANCES TO WIN!
The Hero Arts Blog
Jennifer McGuire
Cathy Zielske (you are here!)
Wanda Guess (next on the hop!)
Kathy Racoosin
Ilina Crouse
Clare Prezzia
Yana Smakula
Lydia Fiedler
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Amy Tsuruta
Michelle Short
May Park
Libby Hickson
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~amy~ says
LOVE this. Such an awesome design and the colors are simply fantastic!
Kristie Goulet says
ACK! LOVE this! So awesome!
Lynette says
Love the simplicity of the card with the bright colors.
Joy J. says
Love how you used the white top and bottom of the negative die cut. It’s such nice dimension. Bold and beautiful!
Sue LD says
Love the design and the colors.
Elena P. says
I love your design! The colors work perfect together, and I love how simple it is.
Liz mca says
Love your videos! More fun win the card making world!
Becca Yahrling says
That’s a WOW die set! Love the card.
Tara Prince says
Great graphic card!!
Kajcyika says
Oh these release is just too adorable!
Berina Febin says
This card is so pretty. I love the sentiment. I had to sing that song while reading your post 😀
Sharon O says
Wow! this card is spectacular!
Beverly Parkison says
Oooh! I’m thinking glitter and shine.
Laura BC says
What a fun way to use nesting dies!
Shari Lawrence says
Love the star burst…great colors 🙂
carol says
Bold, graphic and gorgeous! What a striking design!
~carol
Violet Rose says
Awesome! Love it!
Kathleen Pyles says
Love the clean lines and bright colors!
Dionne says
Love this card!
Raven Magill says
So bright, modern, and fun! I love how clean this card is.
Susan G. says
Great card.
Kristin says
Perfect!
Sue Ogden says
Love this card! I’m actually tempted to try this.
books_and_scraps says
love that star!!!!!!
Lisa Wright says
Beautiful Card. I love your clean and simple cards – When first seeing those dies I just thought Christmas After seeing your card now I see endless possibilities
Lisa
Robin Keith says
Love, love, love this card, Cathy! So creative!
T says
Love this CAS card!
craftygal1 says
Such a colorful card! I like the colors you chose.
Deborah P says
You are going (growing???) from strength to strength, Cathy! Just when I think “THIS card is the best” you come up with another one that’s even better. I love this card for non-Christmas and for Christmas. Thank you for walking us through this process – one day, I, too, will be making cards!
Lisa Reber says
Love the non traditional colors for Christmas! Beautiful card!
Nana Griffin says
Wow, now that is a star burst! Very pretty.
Metty Fredricks says
Beautiful, even though I prefer more traditional colors and sparkles. Thanks!
Jill Cozzens says
I love the simplicity of this card!
Karthikha Uday says
Beautiful and bright card 🙂
Catherine Smith says
I love these dies, just when I think HERO ARTS can’t get any better :), Beautiful card
Stefanie White says
You used the first stamp set I added to my wish list! Isn’t it awesome?! Loved your card, you did Good!
Leslie McCarthy says
I love the bright colors and the design is so clean!
Pat Baker says
That is an amazing die! I think I could use it year round!
joy meadows says
Very nicely done, Cathy! Love the clean and simple and graphic design.
Sandy S. says
Pretty brilliant!
Pennie Artz-Glasser says
This is pretty cool!
BARBARA SCHENKEIN says
the bold graphic design is fantastic.
Pat C says
What a great design!
Mary W says
Really like the zing and pow of your creation! I hadn’t thought of paper piecing this die into such a dramatic design but sure love it!
Mel H says
Love this different and colorful take on a holiday card. It’s so bright and cheery!
Janet says
What a gorgeous card, very striking!!
Lytona says
Love your card. Awesome!
Barbara says
Beautiful card
Lisa says
What a WOW card! Love all the colorful stars! That’s such a “happy” die cut, it’s kind of like a BAM right in your face lovely!
Shannon says
Such a bright and cheerful card – and it could be used for any celebration, not just Christmas! Fantastic!
Debbie Hight says
oooh I like this so much!! I wish I had the visions to create but am glad for my card making friends, like you, who give so much inspiration!!
Lori says
Love the bold! Great use of the die, it looks fun!
Debbie Rumpza says
Fabulous card! It just shouts celebration!
Betty Kaldenberg says
Beautiful beautiful star card so much inspiration for new card making people
Lisa H. says
Oh, that star die is really fab! Thanks for sharing your design, love it!
Monica Wiechmann says
I love Hero Arts Products. They are always so cute and clever! Thanks for the chance to win!
Luly G says
Great card and post as always! Would love to win new goodies!
Robin L Gasser says
The 12 point star really is a great one!!
Marian says
You are quickly becoming the card master. Love the colors and the simplicity of this card. Great job, Cathy!
Jana Earnest says
Love love the clean card look I love Hero Arts and have for over 25 years. Thank you for all the cool stuff and samples.
Susan King says
Love this clean and beautiful card! Star Infinity dies also be still my stars! It is always nice to have a clean card for some at Christmas!
Kathy McConnell says
Love!! Must make!!
Meghan P. says
What a spectacular card! Love the fresh bold colors with the dies and that diagonal sentiment! Thanks so much for sharing!
Susan Huffman says
Beautiful card & I love how you didn’t use a traditional Christmas/Holiday colors with it!
Nikki Anderberg says
Fantastic card! Love the colors you used.
nancy dempsey says
So graphic and I love the colors you chose. Thinking I must have that star die!
Sharon Gullikson says
I like the non-traditional card. The sentiment made me sing the song in my head…
sandym says
Gorgeous CAS card! Love those star cuts and the awesome colors!
Janet D. says
WOW, fantastic card design!
Consuelo Morales says
This is a fantastic technique, I love it. These dies are so great and the colors make me smile! Great job and thanks for sharing your talent.
Debi says
Wow, the star dies are amazing! I can see lots of ideas for ways to use them!
Binte Yousuf says
Beautiful card! You make it sound so easy .. lol.
This infinity star die can be used for infinite purposes. I am already thinking of a monochromatic card <3
Julie says
The graphic font works so well with your design.
Broni says
Gah!!! This is incredible!
Tammy B says
Great card! Love the non-traditional colours you used!
Barbara Chmura says
A beautiful vibrant Christmas card! Love it!
Sandy G. says
Wow, love the bright colors and shapes on your card!
Janet Pinho-Goldman says
Love the new Hero Arts products!
Daniela Polidoro says
I love this creative way of using a Winter die! Wow!
Carol B says
Simply gorgeous! I am loving all the new goodies!
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Carla Schechner says
Wow! Talk about melding the perfect die with the perfect saying!!!!! Wonderful
Donna Ligon says
very eye catching card. Thanks for sharing
Melissa SunshineHoneyBee says
Like the dimension of the pretty layers of color of the star.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Jan says
Such a striking design and wonderful of products and colors…
Steffany says
I like the use of the nesting dies!
Martha Miller says
What a fun card! Love the design and color. Must get the infinity stars!
Terrie says
This is such a cool card! I love those Infinity Stars 🙂
Scott Pegg says
GREAT Starburst dies!!
Franka says
Fabulous technique on this card. Thanks for the giveaway.
RitaMaria Castillo says
Cathy, your card is so original, I love the design and the color combinations! Thanks for sharing!
Julie Haedtke says
Love how versatile this die is!!
geri S. says
Wow! That CAS card really packs a punch!
J Beran says
Love, love, love this die set. You are a delight as well!
Ann Kulseth says
OMG – I love your card. That die is so different from the “usual” … makes a gorgeous card.
Linda Patti says
I love the bright colors!
Kailash says
Bright and bold, love your graphic design!!!
Pam says
Love this infinity star and love your design!
Michele W says
What a great use of these new infinity dies! Love the bold graphic look you achieved. Thanks for sharing!
Sabrina Radican says
Awesome colors!!
Beverly Sizemore says
Love your bold and striking card.
Lori Kobular says
Love the bright colors on your card and that starburst die is amazing! Great card!
Carol Henderson says
you are correct — “the stars are CERTAINLY brightly shining” – especially yours! What a talent you are! This card is a “wowser!. How fun it is and how clever you are. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Genie says
Beautiful card you are so talented. Thank you for all your work.
Vesta McDonald says
Wonderful stamps and stars. Love your colors!
bev p says
I WANT THAT DIE SET!!! And…I like what you did with it! Thanks so much.
Leanne in Cali says
So fun to see you on the Hero Arts blog hop! Love your card and style. Thanks for the great video!!
Teri S. says
That star die is so cool & I love what you did with it. Your card is fresh & not your typical Christmas colours which I really like. (Not meaning there is anything wrong with traditional Christmas colours though.)
Colleen Balija says
Love the stamp set you choose, especially the sentiments!
Lonnie says
love this card, it seems clean and simple in a complex way, an oxymoron
Christi Conley says
Oh I ADORE stars and you have used these dies so perfectly! On my wish list 🙂
Nicole Nardi says
Wow! Love this card, love the bright color and design.
Cheryl Robertson says
Love the bright colors and the design of your card!
Tracy A says
Great design and colors.
Cynthia B. says
LOVE the big star die, and the stamp set is pretty cool too! Thanks for showing off these new products!
Gail Scott says
This is an out of the box creation for Christmas and I love it – thanks for sharing!
Crystal Burns says
Love how simple this is but still a beautiful card.
Susan E Guzy says
wonderful card! I love that die.
Linda says
Love the infinity star and thrilled to see a non-traditional color scheme. really packs a punch!
Kirsty vittetoe says
What a wonderful design!
julie m says
must have the 12 Point Stars Infinity Dies
Kerry Myers says
I love the bold colors on this holiday card!
Dolores Holloman says
It took some getting use to the colors u used since I am old fashion Christmas LOL I loved the ideal u did using the stencils Bringing me to a new generation LOL I spent my morning in doctors office and my favorite store “Hobby Lobby”!
Jackie Bednar says
I love the bright colors on your starburst card.
SuzanD says
Awesome card. Love the dimension you created.
Gail Alcorn says
I would know that’s a Cathy Zielske card anywhere! Great card!
Celeste Goff says
Such a cool graphic card! I love the pops of color against the white background!
Michelle H says
The infinity star is such a great addition to the Hero Arts collection. And you showed it off beautifully.
Lindsay S says
love the non-traditional look!
Parker2 says
Love your unconventional Christmas card. The color combining is spot-on.
Heather Neely says
So pretty. I love looking at your cards. Thanks for not making it to Christmas like. Lol yes, don’t get me wrong I love EVERY BIT of the new winter release by Hero Arts however I’m not ready for cold weather. Lol hugs, Heather
Renee Thompson says
Love your card it’s got zazz!
Julie says
Whattt?? Great card, Cathy!! Thanks for your tips.
Kathie Krawczyk says
WOW what a stunning card. Great die set.
Roberta S. says
Cathy, I love this clean & simple card. The colors are perfect for the sentiment. Thank you for showing how you make this card.
Charlene Biemer says
Great card. Love the diagonal sentiment!
April Z. says
What a fun card! I love the bright colors and the clean, graphic look.
Jeanne Beam says
Such a fun card. Thanks for sharing…
Sherri Scott says
pretty hip fun card
Bernice J says
What a lovely explosion of colour on your card, Cathy!
Karen Richardson says
Eye catching card!
Miriam Prantner says
So bold and graphic! Love this!
Rosemary D says
super cool way to use those awesome dies!
Bonnie says
Such a new and different take on holiday cards! Those poster stamps are awesome
Kathy s says
Love the colours on your card so non traditional and summery which is the season here in Australia at Christmas
Sandie says
Those dies are absolutely fantastic
Janelle H. says
Such a cool idea to make a colorful star explosion! Very clean and neat!
Pam Schexnayder says
These 12 point star die cuts are amazing.
Marjorie Dumontier says
This is a very nice card. Great job on the layering !!
Carol H. says
Sure love the bright colors you used! Very pretty card!
Lara Read says
Awesome! Love the shapes and choice of colors.
Holly Graham says
Such beautiful classy cards! I think I know what is next on my shopping list!
Phyllis says
Love this layered card and the shape die you used to create it. It’s now on my wish list.
MJ says
Love your video. Your card was great too 🙂
Beverley Hollis says
Wow! What a great bold card, that tiny pop of pink in the middle really makes the card
Jill Rauenhorst says
Love the nontraditional colors!
Kris in Alaska says
Those infinity dies are my favorite of this release!
Lesley S says
Very graphic and colourful with great impact.
Denise Bryant says
Fun card! Love the bold colors!
Kimberly Ostgard says
Love your card very non traditional. Nice impact.
Thanks for sharing.
Have a blessed day!
Kimberly
Amy Wazwaz says
The star Die is so unique. I love your card.
Debbie McKelvey says
Your card is awesome and so bright! I love it!
Sandra O. says
Beautiful use of color! Love it!
Tanya Suresh says
You are now officially a PRO!! This was a card all of your own with no signs of emulating anybody else (we are so inspired by Jennifer of course) – but this was so YOU!! I can now look at cards and know which one is yours – this is fabulous and you made it so unique yet easy!!! So proud of you for doing what you do and reaching new levels Cathy!! *high five* and get married to the bone folder already 😉
Gabriella B says
I knew you would do something different
Joanne Lowe says
BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the colors you’ve used on this star and the cut-out of the larger size–that really adds a neat pop!!! I too love the font of this Christmas Carols set, I’m hoping Hero Arts will bring out another such set with more of the faith-based Christmas Carols as a part deux next year–love the carols in this one but would like more and ones I’d use in my faith-based cards. Such beauty in this star, I’m blown away!
Carolyn S says
Beautiful and simple – right up my alley!
Maria B says
I like the simplicity of your card. The 12 point stars are cool.
Michelle s says
Love the simplicity of this card! Great colors!
Stacey says
Such a cute simple card that can be customized to any occasion, love it, thanks for sharing!
MaryGW says
This is such a great design! Love your color choices.
Marci Snee says
What a beautiful way to use the nesting dies and a fun way to do a holiday card. I love the not typical colors or design you see everywhere else. Really, really cool. Thank you for sharing!
Debbie Selby says
Always happy to see simple designs with pizzazz!
pamboe says
Your colors are awesome! Crisp clean look is fabulous.
Christy M says
What a fun card. Thanks!
Jude says
Love this. So simple yet bright and wonderful.
Kathy Meredith says
Love this card and it’s simple, beautiful design! It will be so easily to duplicate when making lots of Christmas cards.
Angie Hall says
Very striking card. Love those new star dies. Thanks
Talitha Wright says
Lovely, unique card.
Vikki H says
Your graphic designs are superb! I must confess to not enjoying foo foo on cards and your designs haven’t strayed that way. It’s fun to see your whole-hearted entry into card crafting!
KathyP says
Great card!
Jennifer Jane Mills says
Beautiful work thanks
Lindar C says
Wow! Fantastic card! I think I love everything in this release.
Diane Stricker says
So cool. Love the colors you used.
Teresa Brock says
I knew I could count on you to design a clean, graphic card that is stunning!
Lee says
Wonderful graphic look — but I can also see it very lovely in alternating silver-white-gold or some such…
Lisa A creations says
I like the clean and simple look of your card. I like that you didn’t use traditional Christmas colors, but bold bright colors. Thanks for sharing!
Anne Sturgeon says
Love those dies. Your colors are so cool. San Serif is one of my favorites also. Thanks for sharing.
Elaine Weberg says
Love your breathtaking card…lovely!
Kara S says
I love the colors
Stef Perry says
Great non-traditional Christmas card! Very bright and festive!
Jenell says
Love this card, Cathy! and how cool are those dies? VERY!!
chark says
unique and fun!
Martha Berry says
Such a bright, modern card! Love the non-traditional colors and the flash of black to ground them.
Becky schneider says
Love your card. Thanks for sharing!
Nicole B says
What a great interpretation of a holiday card! I love the non-traditional colors.
Janet Ingraham says
Awesome colors for star
Linda Anderson says
Love your color combination on this fun card! This year I’ve been making Christmas cards with pink and lime green, which is a big stretch! The Infinity star is a great die and makes a stunning card. Thanks for sharing.
Karen Arana says
I get a different inspiration with all these non traditional colors, so bright!
Kathy S says
What a rich looking card. Your video was great with great ideas for cards. Thank you.
Birgit Norton says
Fabulous colors!!! Love this!
Theresa P says
Great card! Love how you use the die! Great colors.
Beka L says
Love that star die!
Francine says
OMGosh! Infinity starts! I love these. Thanks for using them.. Cant wait to get some.
Sheila Bacon says
Super creative and very eye-catching.
Mary Holshouser says
Love that infinity die.
At the top of my shopping list.
Your card is so bright and colorful.
Love it.
thanks for sharing.
cheri says
love your card – clean & simple but beautiful!
Sheri K says
Love your graphic card–what a terrific release!
Melynn says
Liking the color choices and clean, simple design of your card.
Deepa Lakshman says
I love the choice of colors you used for the stars. This simple design speaks to me.
Kendra says
The release is great. I am loving these new ideas.
Cara Porter says
I love this card! And I love how a lot of this release can be used for things other than just Christmas.
Keep up the good work (and the insta-stories!) Cathy!
Tanja says
Great card, the stars would be great for birthday cards too (especially super hero themed ones).
Lisascreativeniche says
So bright and fun, I just love it!
Karen L K says
That is one fun card! What a nice design and interesting colors.
Janette Jepson says
Great card love the colors!
Kristi H. says
Your graphic card is fantastic! I love the color choices. It looks like I will be buying a bunch of stuff from this release. Dear Santa…
Vicki says
Love this card. When I first looked at the die set I was struggling for inspiration. TFS because now my mind is flooded with ideas.
Dianne Lorento says
Love your take on this stamp! And those star dies!!! Must have!
Cindy Thick says
Love the die cut star. Thanks for the inspiration.
renee milner says
Argh! This die set is something else to add to my wish list! Your card is really cool, and I can see using these fun dies for a superhero-themed card too 🙂
Carolyn Sharkas says
Love this card, and the colors you used to make it. I struggle with clean and simple cards and this card is an awesome example. Thanks for sharing.
Sharon L. says
Such a bright and lovely card. I may have to get the star die set now that I’ve seen it in action.
Christine Nixon says
Wow, what great non-traditional colors and love that sentiment set!
eliza d says
I love holiday cards that are a little bit more modern and cool-looking – and not drowning in red and green. 🙂 Great card!
Jean Marmo says
Such a wonderful card.
Marianne says
Love the bold and graphic look of your card!
Eva Szasz says
I love your work!
Penelope says
Love that star!
Annie says
Super fun non-traditional card! Thanks for the inspiration! 🙂
Dawn Jones says
I love the simplicity and the amazing colors. This is a great new die with so many options.
Amanda Dellamano says
Stunning card! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Kim G says
What a fantastic card!
Aash says
Love the bright and unusual holiday colors!
Laura Staley says
Wow! Love the card. Such a clever way to layer a design!