Oh, mama! Does it ever feel good to have both hands back into the crafty vibe! I’m still working on getting some of the strength back in the hand that broke, but it’s getting stronger all the time and that is a good thing. Today, I’m happy to share a new card that was inspired by my friend and a woman in this industry who I adore, Gina K. from Gina K. Designs and StampTV. I cannot tell you how many hours I have spent watching Gina’s videos on her channel over at YouTube. I love Gina’s style of teaching and the fact that she does her videos live in the sense that she is doing is and talking, rather than editing it and adding voice over. There is something about hearing the process as it’s happening that I find really educational and well-paced.
The card I’m sharing today features a partially embossed background that I learned from Gina by watching this video. I only own two embossing folders, but I knew instantly that I could make the card you see today, which also features my brand new Archie Solid Letters alpha die set. I love how Gina uses the Scor-Buddy to add extra detail to her cards, so I did the same!
This card also features scraps of cardstock to create a rainbow sentiment. Ever since I started card making last year, I’ve gotten much better at saving every last scrap because you can really get a lot of use out them, especially on a project like this. Here is the video showing you how I made the card:
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Tammy B says
I always forget about this embossing technique. Thanks for the great reminder! Love the alpha set, too!
Cathy Zielske says
Lol! I never knew about it. So much goodness out there on the YouTube!
Brenda D says
Just a tip . . . the little xyron sticker maker works great for those little letters. I love it. The creative station works great for anything larger. Check them out! Love watching you make your cards but I love your digital scrapbooking videos even more. You have a nice cadence to your voice and an amazing sense of humor. I’ll be watching . . .
Cathy Zielske says
Well that is a good tip! I don’t have one of those. Maybe I need one? Thanks for your kind words about my video, too!
Kathy says
Sweet card! Must make! I too am a fan of tone-on-tone and totally forgot about using the score buddy on a card. Great to see you back in action, Cathy!
Cathy Zielske says
Thanks, Kathy! Great to be back in action!
Donna Griffin says
Love love love! I need to break out my embossing folders too … so pretty!! Great to see another card from you … love your style! Glad you are starting to feel better! Hugs!
Cathy Zielske says
Thanks, Donna!
Karen says
Classic. Clean. Simple. Beautiful. Completely Cathy Zielske.
Cathy Zielske says
Awwww. Thanks.
Julie says
So many little tid bits in this video. You are the second person this week who I watched use a T square. Who knew it was a scrapbook/card tool????
Cathy Zielske says
Oh that thing? I have no idea why it took me so long to GET one. Such a good tool.
kelli says
Cathy, I love your card! I didn’t know about that embossing technique either. I am inspired to try your card with a LOVE die I have as a freebie from MFT. I love the sets you design for SSS. And I’m so glad your hand is improving and you’re back to creating! Your clean and simple cards inspire me and like you said about Gina’s video, make me think, “oh, I think I can do that!” I also started card-making exactly one year ago.
Cathy Zielske says
Yes, Gina… such a good teacher and I am learning so much!
christi says
I had forgotten about this technique.
You’ve sparked an idea for Valentines for me! Thanks CZ.
Cathy Zielske says
Yay!
Christy says
Loved the video Cathy! I have been scrapbooking for over 20 years and I can’t believe I don’t have a pick up tool! Off to submit my order…
Cathy Zielske says
I had that tool for three years, just sitting next to my Silhouette (It came in the bundle when I bought my machine) and then I saw card makers using it to pick stuff up and I was all, “WHAAAAAAT? THAT IS WHAT IT’S FOR?” lol.
Kirsty Vittetoe says
This is so sweet!
Nancy Fleming says
Great simple, but with a lots of visual impact card! I like Gina K’s videos too. I look forward to you next card video.
Cathy Zielske says
Thanks, Nancy!
Marilyn says
Love this. Simple, clean, wow, CZ.
Cathy Zielske says
I have to say, this one made me happy! I sent it to Gina K because of how much I have learned from watching her!