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Happy World Card Making Day, Y’all!

Happy World Card Making Day, Y’all!


It’s here. World Cardmaking Day. And this marks the very first WCD that has found me, Cathy Zielske, a firmly entrenched maker of said cards.

I still cannot get over how much fun this stuff is.


To celebrate this fine day, I’ve created a card that features many techniques I have learned lo these past many months! A little ink blending. A little emboss resisting. A little die cutting.

And this card turned out better than I had hoped!

I’m seriously so excited to have added card making to my crafty world in 2017. I’ve had so much fun immersing myself in the card world, and this is coming from a person who NEVER thought I would enjoy making them. Never say never, my friends.

Here is my video tutorial, which is also feature on the Scrapbook & Cards Today blog today, as well!

And now for a fun giveaway! Scrapbook & Cards Today is offering its very first online card e-course and today I’m giving away a spot to one of my blog readers. I have 4 different cards featured in this online class, one includes a complete video tutorial showing you how I made the card.

To enter for a chance to win, simply leave me a comment today and tell me that you want to take the class! I’ll pick a winner on Sunday night! NOTE: The giveaway is now closed! Congrats to Kay, who was the winner!

And with that, I bid you a very crafty, creative World Card Making day! Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go make a card.

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Karen says

    Great card Cathy – so enjoy going on this journey with you. Your excitement is evident about finding card making and you just make me smile. Count me in for the card making class – every class I take I learn something new or am reminded of something I completely forgot about – and there is always inspiration in abundance. So heck yeah!

  2. Christine Campbell says

    Happy World Card Making Day Cathy! LOVE the background stamp on that card. Great job! And I would love to take the class. Would force me to get creative and I need the push.

  3. Jeanne Boardman says

    Love your card and your video Cathy! Love that you make this so much fun. I would to take the class. Thank you.

  4. Diane says

    Okay watching your new talents in making cards is sparking my interest. I will need this class to learn to make cards as I only scrapbook ?✂️

  6. Lynne says

    Smashing video, Cathy. Clear, precise instructions with useful tips. The result? A brilliant card that could be used in various colour ways for many occasions. Thank you for the inspiration.

  7. Michelle Darde says

    I have yet to enter the card making world, but I’m always tempted by your posts. A free class just might push me over the edge! ?

  8. Kay says

    I’ve been making cards for a long time, but just recently there are so many new techniques and tools. Your classes are always so good—clear, precise, fun. So I’d love to take the new class.

  10. Judy says

    I love your beautiful and vibrant card! I would love to take the card class; thanks for a chance to win!

  11. Alexandra says

    I Love your video, Cathy . I never thought I’d want to make cards, and you have just changed my mind. Thanks for the chance to win a seat in the new card class!

  12. Barbara says

    I hadn’t made a card for at least 10 years…. until you started making them this year. By the time you were making your “Cathy makes a card #3” video, I was (re)hooked! Thank you for reinvigorating my love for this craft. And also for introducing me to “all the things”. It’s been fun to be creative again on a 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ space. The only downside is my credit card balance. But so worth it! Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm and creative skills.

  13. Tammy B says

    I would love to take a class with you! You are really rockin’ the card making. Not sure that I’ll get any cards made today. Gotta go make pies for our Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. ???? Maybe later!

  15. Shawn says

    I love how real you are in the videos. Just telling it like it is. Thank you for a chance to get a seat in the new card class.

  16. Monda DeWeese says

    What joy you have found in this new offshoot. I would love the chance to take the class! Thanks!

  18. Regina says

    Super excited for you and your card making journey!
    I would a chance to take the class.
    Thanks.

  19. Sheree Kimes says

    I have my Misti. My supplies are organized and I am READY for your class. Please enter me in the chance to win. Love your card making, your Insty videos, and your blog. ?

  20. Janice says

    Lovely card – and thanks for the video tips! I would love to take the class to gain technique and inspiration from the great design team!

  21. Sue Ogden says

    I would love to take the class. Your cards are just clean and simple. I appreciate all your tutorials.

  22. Milli D says

    Another fun, fun card! I would love to take the class and I’ll say it again, you’ve reignited my passion for making cards. And for that, you RULE.

  24. Kathryn Baker says

    Happy WCMD to you Cathy. Love your new card, simple but sweet. I would absolutely Love the opportunity to win a card class. Thank you for the opportunity!

  25. Kathryn Benfiet says

    Love making cards and would love the opportunity to learn some new skills to add to my card-making arsenal. Have so enjoyed seeing you embrace the card making world and know that you’ve inspired a lot of us crafters (myself included) into trying some new techniques.

  27. Kathy Meredith says

    Such a cute card! I never thought of using fun foam to pop up the background either – so thanks for all the great tips. A card class would be so fun! Thanks for all you do.

  30. Shell says

    Happy Cardmaking Day from New Zealand 🙂 After being a scrapbooker and Project Lifer for years I’ve been a cardmaker for about 12 months now and I’m seriously loving it. Seeing you having the ‘aha’ moments has been like recapping my own creative journey… so much fun. I’d love the opportunity to do an online class so count me in 🙂

  32. Annet m says

    You’ve inspired my card making and my new sss shopping habit! Would love to win the class to build up my techniques.

  34. Audrey says

    Would love to take the class thank you. Its about time I injected something new into my masterpieces.

  36. Connie says

    Great card…your video is very entertaining and your honesty is refreshing. I was glad to see that I’m not the only one who struggles with the jewel pick. Would love to take the class and learn more from you. I’m sure it will be a lot of fun.

  37. Leslie Birdsall says

    I would love to take the class! I have enjoyed watching you learn these new techniques and making cards!

  38. Bonnie says

    I would love to take that class! I love the idea of making cards, but generally just sit there staring at my supplies with no idea what to do.

  39. scrapper al says

    It is great to see how much fun you’re having with card creating. Thanks for the class giveaway!

  40. Lisa says

    Ummm, important question alert! What are you using for storage of that background die? I can’t find a sleeve for my Hero background, and NEED some. Please share. Thanks!

  42. Audrey says

    Did someone say “six weeks of inspiration”? If this card is any indication, I’m “in”!
    Thank you!!

  45. Kelly says

    Love this card Cathy – I’m trying to resist the goodies you keep showing, but I feel yet another SSS order coming on…..

    ….and little extra fun fact for ya…. those sistema kits all you creative superhumans are using to store your embossing powder in…. kiwi-made…. true story! Love seeing a little ole Kiwi idea making it being in the world 😀 http://sistemaplastics.com/about/the-sistema-story/

  47. Donna Aufdemberge says

    Clean and Simple card making…just love your style. A class would be wonderful for this beginner… thanks for the chance.

  49. Renee Wilson says

    I would love to win the class! I have just feign using copic markers and making cards is addicting.

  50. Leanne in Cali says

    So pretty! I would love to take that class and learn more! Thanks for the chance to win.

  51. Diane says

    Oooo, I really like this one! The class would be nice too!

    You have come a long way from a few years ago, when you would never do card making, never get all that extra “stuff” that everyone else goes on about, never… 😉

  52. Heather says

    It’s been really fun watching your enthusiasm for card making grow. I’d love to take the class!

  53. Barb Thompson says

    Gorgeous card. I love that technique! And, I would love to take the class. Thanks for the inspiration!

  54. Linda Mac says

    Love the distress oxide inks also! They make it so easy for a newbie card maker like me to get pro results. Besides, hour can you resist (pun intended) an ink named picked raspberry?l

  55. Teresa Doyle says

    Your cardd is so pretty Cathy, I love the colours you chose to use.
    I would LOVE to take your class! I just bought my first 3 Oxides today, then I would have an excuse to buy more…LOL
    Thanks for the opportunity!

  56. Bonnie Hoover says

    I’m also a newbie card maker Cathy. I’d love a class to help me learn even more than you’re teaching me!

  58. Shirlee says

    Thanks for the chance at maybe winning this wonderful class. I’d love to take it. It could be the kick in the butt I need to get started on those cards I’ve got in my head to put them on paper!

  59. Chris Cross says

    I LOVE card making. In fact, I started on 6 cards yesterday that I intend to finish up today.

  60. carol ann says

    Yea, buddy, count me in for taking that class! Your card, as always, is clean, colorful and oh so pretty! Nice job, Cathy!

  61. Michelle says

    I am loving all the cards you are making and would love to take this class! Thanks Cathy!

  64. MichelleB says

    This card is gorgeous! Thanks for the video too! I’d love to take this class! Thanks for the chance to win a spot!

  67. Vianna says

    Beautiful card! I remember when this was quite the event, with all the magazines participating …. Times have certainly changed, but for those of us who still love making cards (and scrapbooking), the passion goes on. Thank you for keeping the flame lit.

  68. Monique van Duren says

    Hi Cathy, love your card. It is so pretty 🙂

    I would love to win this class.

    Thanks for the chance 🙂