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Simon Says Stamp Friendly Frolic Blog Hop

July 27, 2018

Simon Says Stamp Friendly Frolic Blog Hop

It’s blog hop time at Simon Says Stamp to celebrate the Friendly Frolic release! Today I have a card that is a little bit whimsical and little bit graphic.

card making at cathyzielske.com

You should know I am not an expert of watercolor by any stretch, and so today I’m using Tim Holtz Distress Inks to color in a huge, sketchy flower and combining that with my brand new Tabbed Sentiments for a cool look!

card making at cathyzielske.com

True story: I had NO idea the big yellow flower was actually a bud and foliage surrounding it until I saw someone else’s use of this set. I just thought it was a big-assed flower. So I guess you could say I kept it OVERLY simple!

Check out the video to see how I put this card project together!

HOP DETAILS: Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the blog hop! This means you can leave a comment here and on every stop along the way to increase your chances. Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog next Wednesday.

Simon Says Stamp Blog 

Cathy Zielske—you are here!

Amanda Korotkova

Nina-Marie Trapani

Jessica Frost-Ballas

Nichol Spohr

Suzy Plantamura

Heather Hoffman

Elena Salo

Ankita Gupta

Karin Åkesdotter

Stephanie Low

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Comments

  1. Olivia says

    July 27, 2018 at 7:15 am

    I love the stamps & tab dies combo. I am a scrapper & a card maker. I’m always looking for vesatile products that meet both my scrappy & card making needs. This combo is perfect for that.

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  2. Denise Raley says

    July 27, 2018 at 7:22 am

    WOW!! What a BEAUTIFUL card.

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  3. Vandana Rastogi says

    July 27, 2018 at 7:44 am

    Such a bright and clean card. Love the colours you’ve used <3

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  4. Kelsey Thomas says

    July 27, 2018 at 7:55 am

    Beautiful card! 🙂 The colors are so bright and cheerful.

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  5. Kelly R says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:02 am

    Fun! Especially love the “water droplets”.

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  6. Lori P. says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:10 am

    Cathy! This card is beautiful! I am so glad I nabbed a set of the “CZ Design Tabbed Sentiments” yesterday from “Simon Says Stamp”. I can’t wait to get them.

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  7. Lori P. says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:21 am

    Cathy! This card is “Awesome”! I am so glad I purchased your set of ” tabbed sentiments” yesterday and more. I can not wait to play.

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  8. REBECCA YAHRLING says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:27 am

    This is a beautifully designed card! Love it.

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  9. Debbie Rumpza says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:31 am

    Beautiful card! I love your bright colors…

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  10. susie sonnier says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:34 am

    So pretty!

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  11. Teresa Doyle says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:34 am

    This is wonderful Cathy. Love your tab stamps and dies. This looks sweet jutting out from the side of your panel. I have to say that I L♥VE the Sketch Lotus set… Well done!

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  12. Jackie says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:45 am

    That’s beautiful!

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  13. Leni says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:51 am

    Fun video! Thanks!

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  14. Dionne says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:00 am

    Beautiful Card!

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  15. Marisa Kendo says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:03 am

    I love the colors! I haven’t tried watercoloring yet but I might have to try this method 🙂 thanks!

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  16. Linda Miles says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:11 am

    Your card is beautiful and I love your video! I appreciate the encouragement to give watercoloring a try.

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  17. Dee Earnshaw says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:24 am

    gorgeous card – love the design:)

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  18. Erica Loscalzo says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:26 am

    I like how simple if card you make

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  19. Michele K. Henderson says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:28 am

    Your bright lotus flowers are beautiful! They feel really summery and fresh too! Very pretty!

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  20. Teri W says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:38 am

    Gorgeous stamps and colors!

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  21. Connie says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:44 am

    Pretty card. I really like the color combo you used.

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  22. Shelly R says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:45 am

    What a beautiful card, love the colors you choose. This set is gorgeous.

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  23. Consuelo says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:45 am

    Love the colors… such beautiful card for a friend ?

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  24. Sharon Gullikson says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:45 am

    The flowers look beautiful. I like your unique color combo, too!!!

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  25. Brian Poteraj says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:46 am

    It’s amazing that you just used ink to paint them. They look great.

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  26. Barbara Smith says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:51 am

    So pretty! Love the technique!

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  27. Debbie Selby says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:53 am

    Like the tab set a lot. Always make my own Journal cards for layouts and this set has some perfect sentiments.

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  28. Chandra Morrison says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:55 am

    Love the new stamps!

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  29. Dj says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:55 am

    Such a pretty card, love the tab! TFS!

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  30. Janet D. says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:00 am

    This is beautiful!

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  31. carol ann says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:07 am

    Clean Cathy card at her best!

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  32. Aditi Jagdish says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:09 am

    awww! the cute lil animals look incredible!!Thank you for sharing.

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  33. Connie says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:13 am

    Very pretty.

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  34. Kegg says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:15 am

    Love your take on how to use this very versatile stamp!

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  35. Kegg says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:16 am

    Beautiful card, love your take on how to use this very versatile stamp!

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  36. K Bailey says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:17 am

    Thanks for permission to watercolor without the fuss : ). I think I can do this!

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  37. Tara Prince says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:17 am

    So very pretty!!

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  38. K Bailey says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:18 am

    Thanks for giving me the confidence and permission to watercolor ; ). I think I can do this!

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  39. Stacey Kowbel says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:19 am

    Beautiful card! I love your design!

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  40. Ruth says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:21 am

    I am in love with the water droplet look. A must use!!

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  41. Karthikha Uday says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:21 am

    Such a beautiful card!! Lovely!!

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  42. RobiW says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:28 am

    Beautiful card! And your coloring is lovely!

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  43. Shelley says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:30 am

    Ok, who would not like this video!?!?!? What planet would they be from?

    Love your all your videos! The floral stamp/die is cute and totally love the tab set! I have the old Marvy tab punch that weighs a ton (and only in one size)…..I think I need this die set to pare down the weight in my scrap bag!!

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  44. Gail says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:50 am

    Love the card. Your cards & techniques give hope for us all!

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  45. Aimee LaCroix Slocum says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:52 am

    Love the colors you chose for your flowers…..they are beautiful and bold! This whole card is fantastic and your new Tabbed stamp set is amazing and perfect for everything!!

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  46. Nora says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:54 am

    So lovely!!! I like the pretty colors you used on this card and the little shine you add with the bling!! Beautiful design

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  47. Melanie A. says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:54 am

    Beautiful card! Loving the new release

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  48. Pennie Artz-Glasser says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:54 am

    This is so clean, but elegant! As always, I love your designs!

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  49. Maryam crafter says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:58 am

    So pretty , love the design and the coloring g so much

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  50. Lindar C says

    July 27, 2018 at 11:01 am

    I always enjoy your videos, and love the tabbed sentiments you designed. I think your card is great.

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  51. Sandhya Iyer says

    July 27, 2018 at 11:05 am

    Lovely card! Love the color palette!

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  52. Nandini Karmarkar says

    July 27, 2018 at 11:11 am

    Lovely card. Love the bright blooms against the great sentiment panel.

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  53. Betty Welton says

    July 27, 2018 at 11:16 am

    I already loved the flower stamp , the tabs are a great idea. Loved it

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  54. Janet says

    July 27, 2018 at 11:17 am

    Love this stamp!

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  55. Angie Hall says

    July 27, 2018 at 11:17 am

    I like your use of distress inks for water coloring. The floral image is perfect in the bright colors. I also like the tab sentiments you designed.

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  56. Martha H. says

    July 27, 2018 at 11:18 am

    Love the tab on the side… the flowers are gorgeous.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  57. Nancy Ward says

    July 27, 2018 at 11:22 am

    Beautiful! Love the bright colors!

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  58. Caren C. says

    July 27, 2018 at 11:30 am

    So clean and simple… love the card! Awesome job designing the tab dies and stamps!

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  59. joy meadows says

    July 27, 2018 at 11:45 am

    Very pretty card, Cathy! Love the flower set and your tabs with sentiments are great, too.

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  60. Susan O'Halloran says

    July 27, 2018 at 11:46 am

    Love your bright and graphic card! The little tab message adds so much!

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  61. Christine Healy says

    July 27, 2018 at 11:48 am

    What beautiful cards…thank you for sharing!!!

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  62. Dianna Sroka says

    July 27, 2018 at 11:59 am

    I love this look and I always use Distress Watercoloring but this is fresh and lovely!

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  63. Tracy Gallo says

    July 27, 2018 at 12:03 pm

    So many beautiful things you can do with this! So inspiring!

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  64. Lindsay Dickason says

    July 27, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    Cathy, you’re awesome!

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  65. Katy says

    July 27, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    Beautiful card. I love the colors.

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  66. Donnalee Boisseau says

    July 27, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    Beautiful card!!!!

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  67. Loly Borda says

    July 27, 2018 at 12:16 pm

    I love your card Cathy! Are you kidding? You water-colored this like a Pro! TFS! Great inspiration!

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  68. Kelly B. says

    July 27, 2018 at 12:40 pm

    As always, love your style!!

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  69. Stef Perry says

    July 27, 2018 at 12:44 pm

    Love the graphic yet artsy look of your card! The panel with the tab looks fabulous as the background for the flowers.

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  70. Jeanne Beam says

    July 27, 2018 at 12:50 pm

    Beautiful card! Love the stamp set.
    Thanks for sharing…

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  71. Sharon Brand says

    July 27, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    Gorgeous card! Love the bright, cheerful colours!

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  72. Linda K says

    July 27, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    LOVE this new stamp set and your card is gorgeous! Wonderful design touch using the file folder tab 🙂

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  73. Michele W says

    July 27, 2018 at 12:55 pm

    Great card! Luv the layout and the bright, cheerful colors you used for the flowers. Thanks for sharing!

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  74. Lynda J says

    July 27, 2018 at 12:55 pm

    Great card!

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  75. Jennifer vG says

    July 27, 2018 at 12:55 pm

    Great card Cathy! Beautiful design, beautiful colours.

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  76. Brenda Kuder says

    July 27, 2018 at 1:06 pm

    Pretty card. I love the saying.

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  77. Dana M says

    July 27, 2018 at 1:11 pm

    Stunning, sweet and happy card! Love the touch of whimsy and the tag is such a fantastic touch.

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  78. Darlene Fellows says

    July 27, 2018 at 1:17 pm

    Love the colours you used. The tabs and sentiments are such a cool idea. 🙂

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  79. Karen Page says

    July 27, 2018 at 1:19 pm

    Your olive green “I don’t know what that thing is” is a Lotus Pod… usually brown, but I think it looks pretty in olive 🙂 I don’t think it matters if we paint things the correct color as long as we love the results and had fun during the process. You got a very graphic look from your style while others may go for a more realistic look. Both are beautiful, as well as everything in between. The point is to paint, have fun, and learn something new each time.

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  80. Dayna Bisbey Audirsch says

    July 27, 2018 at 1:25 pm

    such a great card and awesome sets!!

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  81. Paula I says

    July 27, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    Such a pretty card! I ove the stamp & die tab combo, very versatile. I love when our crafting supplies offer that, more bang for your buck. Fun release!

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  82. Beverly Johnson says

    July 27, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    Your card is beautiful and I really like how you used that tab die on our card. Thank oufor the inspiration.

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  83. L Williams says

    July 27, 2018 at 1:39 pm

    Beautiful card! Love the colors!

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  84. Royleea love says

    July 27, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    These flowers are so very pretty! Love the colors

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  85. Andrea Hastilow says

    July 27, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    Well sounds like my ability to watercolour must be near yours then. Beautiful card, fun sketchy image, great pop with colour & a fun layout, thank you for this video.

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  86. cyndi morris says

    July 27, 2018 at 1:47 pm

    Gorgeous card. I, too, love water coloring with distress inks. This stamp has a beautiful floral image, and I particularly love the sentiments.

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  87. Julie says

    July 27, 2018 at 1:51 pm

    Beautiful card—I love the new sentiment tabs.

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  88. atreece says

    July 27, 2018 at 1:57 pm

    this is a really beautiful card.

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  89. Susan West says

    July 27, 2018 at 2:03 pm

    Cathy, You crack me up. Love your videos and creativity.
    Thanks for sharing

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  90. Linda McD says

    July 27, 2018 at 2:06 pm

    Very cute example. I, too, want to get a handle on watercolor techniques.

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  91. Faye Smith says

    July 27, 2018 at 2:07 pm

    Lovely – great colors!

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  92. Sheila Bacon says

    July 27, 2018 at 2:11 pm

    What a gorgeous card! I love the watercolor look and the sentiment tabs and sentiments combo…very unique. Thanks for doing the video as it’s always helpful to watch how people create!

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  93. sandy Y. says

    July 27, 2018 at 2:13 pm

    this is a beautiful card. Love the colors.

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  94. Laura Finn says

    July 27, 2018 at 2:18 pm

    Love the use of distress inks! What a pretty card, very clever

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  95. Judyt28 says

    July 27, 2018 at 2:18 pm

    Beautiful card. Love the colours and the little tab is a nice accent.

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  96. Denise Gollaher says

    July 27, 2018 at 2:19 pm

    Wonderful card. Love the bright colors and design.

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  97. Rachel Peck says

    July 27, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    Love the color combination! I feel like the little black tab pulls everything together perfectly

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  98. Candy T says

    July 27, 2018 at 2:33 pm

    I absolutely love this card!

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  99. Sabrina Radican says

    July 27, 2018 at 2:35 pm

    Very beautiful watercolor card!! I think it’s time for me to get my water colors out again!

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  100. Lisa Byers says

    July 27, 2018 at 2:37 pm

    Very beautiful card, simple yet lovely. The flowers are perfect for any occasion.

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  101. Renate Harrison says

    July 27, 2018 at 2:41 pm

    Very striking card, love how the black brings out the bright colors. Great job!

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  102. Merrill P says

    July 27, 2018 at 2:49 pm

    Love the fresh colours used in your flowers.

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  103. Felecia Krech says

    July 27, 2018 at 2:55 pm

    for not being “an expert of watercolor by any stretch” you certainly did put out a gorgeous card!!! LOVE!

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  104. Lisa Achilles says

    July 27, 2018 at 3:03 pm

    Love the simplicity of this card and the colors.

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  105. Carolyn S says

    July 27, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    You made this lovely card look so easy for everyone and gave clear, concise instructions. Thanks very much

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  106. Jinny Perrin says

    July 27, 2018 at 3:08 pm

    The card is loaded with great personality and talant – love the colors… Your video was super!

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  107. Judy Iverson says

    July 27, 2018 at 3:14 pm

    I just love this card. Genius!

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  108. Ljstark says

    July 27, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    Now I finally understand how to use distree inks for watercoloring. Thanks for a great tutorial.

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  109. Danielle Dietz says

    July 27, 2018 at 3:17 pm

    Lovely card!

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  110. Kathleen says

    July 27, 2018 at 3:20 pm

    Beautiful card!

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  111. Colleen Howell says

    July 27, 2018 at 3:23 pm

    Pretty, great colors too

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  112. Katie M says

    July 27, 2018 at 3:23 pm

    Very nice cards!

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  113. Mary G says

    July 27, 2018 at 3:27 pm

    Great color and composition!

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  114. Janice says

    July 27, 2018 at 3:28 pm

    Artist at work! Lovely card! Unique tabbed sentiment looks great!

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  115. Maureen Reiss says

    July 27, 2018 at 3:31 pm

    Beautiful card Cathy!!! Love the bright colors!!!

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  116. Tammy L says

    July 27, 2018 at 3:32 pm

    What a lovely card. Gorgeous colors and I love the tab die! This set is going to be perfect for any occasion. TFS!

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  117. Yolanda Gonzalez says

    July 27, 2018 at 3:33 pm

    Beautiful card. Love the droplets.

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  118. Jan Castle says

    July 27, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    Great take on this stamp set!!!! Lovely!
    Paper Hugs,
    Jan

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  119. Ann says

    July 27, 2018 at 3:55 pm

    Very pretty. Love the color combination and the clean style. Ann

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  120. Dot says

    July 27, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    Lovely card!

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  121. Jamie says

    July 27, 2018 at 4:06 pm

    I love the idea of the tabs! So cute! I’m new to stampin’ and blog hopping so I’m excited to see new ideas!

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  122. barbara lassiter says

    July 27, 2018 at 4:06 pm

    I love the floral design , the sentiment and the cute tab on this card. It looks perfect to me.

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  123. Gail Anderson says

    July 27, 2018 at 4:07 pm

    Love this stamp and die set and how you used them. I’m all into watercoloring right now and this is a great example.

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  124. cassie hoover says

    July 27, 2018 at 4:13 pm

    Love the card!

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  125. Patt H. says

    July 27, 2018 at 4:20 pm

    Love your bright, bold flowers, Cathy, & the Tabbed sentiment is the perfect touch! Love this card!!

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  126. Kirsty Vittetoe says

    July 27, 2018 at 4:21 pm

    Very sweet ideas! I love this release!

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  127. BeverlyBL says

    July 27, 2018 at 4:35 pm

    A very cool look, indeed.

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  128. Karen Hale says

    July 27, 2018 at 4:37 pm

    Beautiful card….love the Sketch Lotus stamp/die set. One of my faves in the new release.

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  129. Vivian says

    July 27, 2018 at 4:38 pm

    Very, very pretty!

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  130. Cathy Lillie says

    July 27, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    Lovely card! The lotus sketch stamp is so pretty, and I appreciate you showing how to use the tabbed sentiments in a card. Love your videos and humor!

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  131. Marilyn says

    July 27, 2018 at 4:53 pm

    Very pretty!

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  132. Carol Bannister says

    July 27, 2018 at 4:54 pm

    This stamp and die set is gorgeous! Loving that tab die and the sentiment stamps a lot…I see so many uses for it! Thanks for a great video!

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  133. Connie Magar says

    July 27, 2018 at 4:57 pm

    Wow, I love the colors you used on this card.

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  134. DebbieP says

    July 27, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    Such a lovely card. TFS!

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  135. Ramya Abhijit Paul says

    July 27, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    Awesome cards with bright colors and design. Love the new release stamps so much!

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  136. Tracy Teas says

    July 27, 2018 at 5:17 pm

    Great watercoloring and I love the whimsical new tabbed sentiments Stamp’s and dies.

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  137. Meghan Kennihan says

    July 27, 2018 at 5:19 pm

    Amazing cards! I love the coloring! So bright and warm!

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  138. Leanne in Cali says

    July 27, 2018 at 5:19 pm

    Love your videos! Thanks so much for sharing these fun new products with us. Your card is fabulous!!

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  139. Jayell says

    July 27, 2018 at 5:24 pm

    This is a beautiful stamp and gorgeous card.

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  140. Anne Sturgeon says

    July 27, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    Your tab and sentiments are so great. Love your big water colored floral card. Friendly Frolic has lots of goodies. Nicely done.

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  141. Alyce says

    July 27, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    Thanks Cathy for your videos! You always make it look easy enough for me to try! Been a huge fan of your scrapbook layouts and cards!

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  142. Jennifer Scull says

    July 27, 2018 at 5:37 pm

    What a great card with the new floral stamp and dies! Love the bright colors you used. 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration!

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  143. Melissa SunshineHoneyBee says

    July 27, 2018 at 5:47 pm

    Wonderful coloring with the Distress Inks.
    Melissa
    “Sunshine HoneyBee”

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  144. Kimberly says

    July 27, 2018 at 6:01 pm

    WOW, you are so talented. I used to purchase your digital clean lined creations before i started more cardmaking… You are totally AMAZEBALLS!!!

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  145. Helen says

    July 27, 2018 at 6:07 pm

    What a lovely card. This lotus stamp is ideal for coloring as your watercolor shows. The tabbing and sentiment complete this card design so well. tfs

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  146. Vicky C says

    July 27, 2018 at 6:08 pm

    A very pretty card, Cathy! Love the colours, and the bold look!

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  147. Denise Ferguson says

    July 27, 2018 at 6:25 pm

    Love the three bold colors used on this card! Thanks for sharing your design. Time to break out my Distress Inks!

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  148. Jill Sharp says

    July 27, 2018 at 6:25 pm

    Pretty card. Love this floral stamp and the message tab to the side is a great finishing touch.

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  149. Sheri Kempke says

    July 27, 2018 at 6:38 pm

    Great stamp, great water coloring! thanks for sharing your talent with us!

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  150. Karen Chupka says

    July 27, 2018 at 6:39 pm

    Love the beautiful colors!

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  151. Sylvia gale says

    July 27, 2018 at 6:40 pm

    This is just lovely, makes me happy just to look at it.

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  152. Terrie D. says

    July 27, 2018 at 6:44 pm

    Your card is really cool! I love the new Tabbed Sentiments you created 🙂

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  153. Elizabeth Petersen says

    July 27, 2018 at 6:48 pm

    That is a beautiful card!

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  154. Elizabeth Petersen says

    July 27, 2018 at 6:49 pm

    I love your card!

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  155. Kathy Dierking says

    July 27, 2018 at 6:58 pm

    Love this stamp set. Great card.

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  156. Virginia says

    July 27, 2018 at 7:03 pm

    Love the bright colors on the muted background. Great effect.

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  157. Denise Ward says

    July 27, 2018 at 7:31 pm

    Beautiful card!! I love the vibrancy in the colors of the flowers played off against the black tab with the simple “Miss you” sentiment!

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  158. Kathy J in Ellicott City says

    July 27, 2018 at 7:31 pm

    Beautiful cards!

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  159. Theresa Petermann says

    July 27, 2018 at 7:40 pm

    love the lotus flowers. thanks as always for sharing.

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  160. Gail Alcorn says

    July 27, 2018 at 7:40 pm

    Fantastic card! Your water coloring is beautiful!

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  161. Jennifer Montanti says

    July 27, 2018 at 7:42 pm

    Beautiful card, love the vibrant colors!

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  162. Becky Green says

    July 27, 2018 at 7:44 pm

    Your card looks GREAT Cathy! I LOVE the little tabs! It gives your card a modern look, which is QUITE FETCHING! SUPER VIDEO & THANK YOU for showing us how you did your BEAUTIFUL CARD!!! 😉

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  163. Jennifer Montanti says

    July 27, 2018 at 7:45 pm

    Beautiful card! Love the vibrant colors and droplets!

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  164. Lokleani Westover says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:08 pm

    Lovely

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  165. Julie B says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:22 pm

    Another fabulous card and video! Thank you!

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  166. Stephanie German says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:39 pm

    Love the tabs on the side. Cute card.

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  167. Michelle Peckham says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:40 pm

    Beautiful card! I love design and the black tab accent. ?

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  168. Karrie Lasater says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:43 pm

    Very pretty! Love the way you describe everything on your video. I really like the tab addition.

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  169. Carolyn says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:46 pm

    Live this video. I’m not good at watercoloring and this gives me hope. Lol.

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  170. FD91354 says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:51 pm

    Beautiful card! I love your bright colors…

    Reply
  171. Sherri says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:53 pm

    Great colors that illustrate a great stamp!

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  172. Joanie A says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    How you gifted artists choose your colors is amazing. It will make or break the whole card. I need a lesson on how thatvis acheived with success!

    Reply
  173. Nancy Ketcham says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:00 pm

    Beautiful flowers. Love the card!

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  174. Sharon says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:06 pm

    This encourages me to try watercolor with distress inks.
    Beautiful colors

    Reply
  175. Gayle Bartholomew says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:14 pm

    Very pretty card, love the bright colors you used. They make those flowers pop.

    Reply
  176. Janet Trapp says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:28 pm

    So fun! What great new products❣️?

    Reply
  177. Cheriese says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:31 pm

    great bold colours!

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  178. Cindyellen Robinson says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:36 pm

    that’s the way i watercolor, too. nice job.

    Reply
  179. Miriam Prantner says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:39 pm

    Oh I love it! So CAS and and the brights with the soft gray are just right!

    Reply
  180. Kathy P says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:50 pm

    Love love love this card! The flower stamp is just so modern, a breath of fresh air! And those tag sentiments are a must buy for me, too! Thanks for your great inspiration!

    Reply
  181. Sue D says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:02 pm

    Great design and I like the colors of the flowers.

    Reply
  182. lynne says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:04 pm

    beautiful thanks

    Reply
  183. Heather Nelson says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:07 pm

    Gorgeous. Love the colors you used and that great tab for a sweet message.

    Reply
  184. Anna Rodgers says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:15 pm

    Cathy..You’ve done it again! Your card is so pretty and I luuuuv your new tab dies and the sentiments! Makes my tab lovin’ heart so happ!

    Reply
  185. Kathy Barrett says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:36 pm

    Such a bright and beautiful card! Love the colored flowers!

    Reply
  186. Kaitlyn says

    July 27, 2018 at 10:58 pm

    Beautiful card.

    Reply
  187. Mindy Drummond says

    July 27, 2018 at 11:06 pm

    I wouldn’t have thought to use the Tabbed Sentiments on a card, that’s awesome! Thanks for the inspiration. Cool colors on the flowers, I can’t get enough of the Picked Raspberry 🙂

    Reply
  188. DotMc says

    July 27, 2018 at 11:18 pm

    Lovely,

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  189. DotMc says

    July 27, 2018 at 11:19 pm

    Lovely card.

    Reply
  190. Lisa Smith says

    July 27, 2018 at 11:54 pm

    I love listening to you talk! Your card is beautiful!

    Reply
  191. Kathy Barrett says

    July 28, 2018 at 12:12 am

    Love the colorful flowers and the cute tab! Pretty card!

    Reply
  192. Linda L. Tucker says

    July 28, 2018 at 12:31 am

    I love this simple yet beautiful card! And, I think your watercoloring skills are not shabby either.

    Reply
  193. Diane T. says

    July 28, 2018 at 12:45 am

    Nice and cheerful colors using distress! So pretty! Like the tabs too!

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  194. Kris in Alaska says

    July 28, 2018 at 12:48 am

    So cheerful and colorful!

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  195. Ann Kulseth says

    July 28, 2018 at 1:00 am

    Beautiful flower card – I am loving this release – especially the VW bus and the school bus. Outstanding once again SSS.

    Reply
  196. Rosslyn W says

    July 28, 2018 at 2:21 am

    I love this set with the tabs. It will be useful for both cards and scrapbooks! Gorgeous card.

    Reply
  197. Haley says

    July 28, 2018 at 2:56 am

    Pretty watercolors you chose for the flowers! Great card

    Reply
  198. Arianna Barbara says

    July 28, 2018 at 3:06 am

    Gorgeous card!!! Love the bright colours!!!

    Reply
  199. Catherine Nowak says

    July 28, 2018 at 3:13 am

    Love seeing the sleek classic lines and the bright colors

    Reply
  200. Leanne S says

    July 28, 2018 at 3:26 am

    Beautiful card!!

    Reply
  201. Cindy Thick says

    July 28, 2018 at 4:39 am

    I love your card. It looks so pretty and colorful. Love the tab dies and sentiments.

    Reply
  202. peppermintpenguin says

    July 28, 2018 at 5:05 am

    nice!

    when you used the brush to get rid of the specks of powder, it didn’t work, I’m still left with marks on my laptop screen, could you give it another go over?
    *what do you mean that’s not going to work from the inside*

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  203. Beth MacDougal says

    July 28, 2018 at 5:34 am

    Time to take my distressed ink cubes out of the drawer and create a card. So pretty!

    Reply
  204. sally Sherfield says

    July 28, 2018 at 6:25 am

    Wow what a pretty card, that stamp is definitely on my wish list!!!

    Reply
  205. Kim says

    July 28, 2018 at 6:48 am

    Thanks for the permission to watercolour even when you’re not an expert…and it still looks great!

    Reply
  206. Beth says

    July 28, 2018 at 6:49 am

    Thanks for the inspiration! I just ordered this set!

    Reply
  207. Becca straub says

    July 28, 2018 at 7:11 am

    Those flowers are so beautiful becca

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  208. carlajinAR says

    July 28, 2018 at 7:27 am

    lovely card….classic CZ !!!

    Reply
  209. Debbie P says

    July 28, 2018 at 7:41 am

    Your card is beautiful. Your watercolouring is fantastic. I love the new release. Thank you for all the great tips.

    Reply
  210. Teresa Woolford says

    July 28, 2018 at 8:06 am

    Your mistake is beautiful and I love that you owned it, makes me feel better about all the little boo boos I make.

    Reply
  211. LesLee Stone-Rasmus says

    July 28, 2018 at 8:37 am

    Great Job… I love the ROY and thanks for the TIP. Those fonts on the sentiments are awesome…. and the little file tabs… Oh my I don’t think I am going to be able to live without those.. they will be like a staple in my wardrobe! Thanks for sharing

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  212. Debra says

    July 28, 2018 at 8:42 am

    Love the card with file folder theme!

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  213. Debbie says

    July 28, 2018 at 8:47 am

    Absolutely beautiful & thanks for the video!

    Reply
  214. Paula G says

    July 28, 2018 at 9:15 am

    So pretty! I’m so interested in learning how to stamp and color in like this, I’ve only done “regular” stamping so far. I’ll be retiring within the year and spending time learning this craft is high up there on my list! Trying to buy the supplies and learn the basic “how to’s” now.

    Reply
  215. Theresa Towers says

    July 28, 2018 at 9:36 am

    All I can say is WOW.

    Reply
  216. Heidi B. says

    July 28, 2018 at 9:36 am

    Great idea, I would not ever use the big flowers and simle tab die. My mistake, the card is beautiful

    Reply
  217. Carole Palmiere says

    July 28, 2018 at 9:37 am

    What a beautiful card! I love the colors you used. Glad to see I’m not the only one who sees images a little differently than the artist!

    Reply
  218. Susan White says

    July 28, 2018 at 9:46 am

    Beautiful card!!

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  219. Lisa Henning says

    July 28, 2018 at 9:50 am

    Great tutorial and use of tab/sentiment!

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  220. Jeannie F says

    July 28, 2018 at 9:53 am

    Beautiful card. I love how distress inks make me feel like I am an expert at watercoloring!

    Reply
  221. Krystal Overby says

    July 28, 2018 at 9:57 am

    I have used watercolors but only for backgrounds. I’m scared to even try coloring flowers and foilage yet. But this card rocks and simple but beautiful!

    Reply
  222. Shirley Qu says

    July 28, 2018 at 10:07 am

    Your card is gorgeous. I love the colorful flower and the side tab. Awesome job.

    Reply
  223. Cynthia Cole says

    July 28, 2018 at 10:36 am

    Your watercolor flowers are gorgeous and that side tab is a nice touch!

    Reply
  224. Eva Laney says

    July 28, 2018 at 10:38 am

    What a beautiful card. I love your distress ink water coloring.

    Reply
  225. Cynthia Koop says

    July 28, 2018 at 10:56 am

    Love your card. It came out beautiful! The new stamp set is really nice I think will have to own it!

    Reply
  226. Patricia Wilson says

    July 28, 2018 at 10:58 am

    The sketched Lotus stamp is beautiful and love what you did with it. You encouraged me to watercolor as I’m afraid it won’t look right but your admission that you aren’t a watercolor person makes me think I CAN do it. Thanks for sharing!

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  227. Mary Holshouser says

    July 28, 2018 at 11:10 am

    Who said there had to be green leaves on the
    orange flower. It’s your flower and you can
    do what you think is best – no two flowers
    are the same anyway. Love the bold colors.
    Beautiful card. thanks for sharing.
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  228. Mirella Rogan says

    July 28, 2018 at 11:31 am

    Your card is so very beautiful, Cathy, and I love love love the design of it. Well done on some fab new products!

    Reply
  229. Cheryl Rigney says

    July 28, 2018 at 11:34 am

    Your card is beautiful! I like the way you incorporated the tab into the design. Thank you for sharing the video of your creative process.

    Reply
  230. Kathy Grigas says

    July 28, 2018 at 11:36 am

    Your card is beautiful. I think you did an amazing job watercoloring. I am so excited for the tabs and sentiment stamps you designed. I was lucky enough to order them before they went on back order and am actually expecting my SSS package today. I loved watching how you used one on the card. Since I’m also a scrapbooker, I am so happy that you included words/sentiments that can be used on scrapbook pages. Well, gotta go check my mailbox again (I’m pretty anxious to receive my new goodies).

    Reply
  231. Christine Szekeres says

    July 28, 2018 at 11:50 am

    Such a pretty card, big-ass yellow flower and all! Thanks for sharing!.

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  232. sharon mesdag says

    July 28, 2018 at 11:52 am

    I loved your video and the beautiful card you created. Sad that SSS is already out of stock. I’ll be waiting though so I can try to create something as nice as you have.
    Thanks for the video.

    Reply
  233. Jen Carroll says

    July 28, 2018 at 11:55 am

    Love your card and video (fun and lively btw:)).

    Reply
  234. Linnea Sundstrom says

    July 28, 2018 at 12:08 pm

    luv how you used the tab for your sentiment so it takes away nothing from the bouquet! so pretty

    Reply
  235. Gayle C. says

    July 28, 2018 at 12:08 pm

    Love the card and your descriptive narrative….Lol….seriously beautiful though.

    Reply
  236. Cindi F says

    July 28, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    I love your water coloring. I never thought to use distress inks but I’ll have to try that. I always see people who interpret images differently than I do. What you did works!

    Reply
  237. Jackie S says

    July 28, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    Cathy, I would have colored the foliage behind the bud as a flower too. That’s what it looks like to me too. Awesome card

    Reply
  238. Donna Kalinowsky says

    July 28, 2018 at 12:55 pm

    I really like the tab sayings set. Your card is wonderful even if you read the flower as one big thing instead of foliage and a flower bud. There wasn’t enough definition in the stamp to see what the artist intended.

    Reply
  239. Lynn says

    July 28, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    Ooh Cathy – I love this card. I can’t wait to try watercoloring with my distress inks. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  240. Jacquie says

    July 28, 2018 at 1:50 pm

    LOVE the tabbed sentiments!

    Reply
  241. CINDY Aguirre says

    July 28, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    Pretty card! I wouldn’t say anything about the bud! Looks great!

    Reply
  242. Jessica Jonasson says

    July 28, 2018 at 2:58 pm

    Hi Cathy, love the colors and this release is fab! The diamond pattern die is cool!

    Reply
  243. Tracy Timm says

    July 28, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    very nice!

    Reply
  244. Isabelle says

    July 28, 2018 at 3:28 pm

    Your card is beautiful ! I love the happy colors.

    Reply
  245. Gretchen Wilson says

    July 28, 2018 at 3:39 pm

    Love, love your use of distress inks as water colors! Lovely card to Cathy!??

    Reply
  246. Henriëtte says

    July 28, 2018 at 3:45 pm

    Great card Cathy, I love the bright colours you used for this great stamp set! Thanks for showing.

    Reply
  247. DUMONTIER Marjorie says

    July 28, 2018 at 4:31 pm

    That’s such a lovely card ! I love the tab-sentiment !
    [margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]

    Reply
  248. TB says

    July 28, 2018 at 4:49 pm

    Love the tab detail

    Reply
  249. Anita Szokol says

    July 28, 2018 at 5:14 pm

    Pretty card!

    Reply
  250. Sharon L. says

    July 28, 2018 at 5:17 pm

    Lovely card. You could very well have 2 yellow flowers in a bunch…just sayin’.

    Reply
  251. Kelly S says

    July 28, 2018 at 6:31 pm

    So bright and beautiful!!!

    Reply
  252. Rose Mary Smalley says

    July 28, 2018 at 6:47 pm

    Geez, didn’t think I would ever reach the bottom to leave my comment…LOL…Your card is just beautiful….just wanted you to know that….thank you for listing the items you used to make it….Nice release….love so many things!!!

    Reply
  253. Jeri says

    July 28, 2018 at 7:37 pm

    Love the brilliance in the flowers you watercolored. Simplicity at it’s best.

    Reply
  254. Debbie D says

    July 28, 2018 at 7:38 pm

    Loving those tabs. Haha loved your Big A flower. Very pretty card.

    Reply
  255. Julia D. says

    July 28, 2018 at 7:40 pm

    Lovely card! Really like the bold colors you chose.

    Reply
  256. Katie VanSchenck says

    July 28, 2018 at 7:42 pm

    Clever idea using the tab on your card! So pretty.

    Reply
  257. Evelyn says

    July 28, 2018 at 7:47 pm

    Beautiful card.

    Reply
  258. Kristina Hein says

    July 28, 2018 at 8:05 pm

    It’s big and absolutely beautiful!

    Reply
  259. Tammie Koehnen says

    July 28, 2018 at 8:13 pm

    Beautiful and so colorful! Love this stamp set. Nice video!

    Reply
  260. BettyLou says

    July 28, 2018 at 8:21 pm

    Totally love keeping it simple!

    Reply
  261. Donna Hdhawkins says

    July 28, 2018 at 9:10 pm

    Great card! Thanks for sharing your beautiful design.

    Reply
  262. Laura L Buehler says

    July 28, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    Great card. I really like that lotus stamp set.

    Reply
  263. Barb H. says

    July 28, 2018 at 10:07 pm

    Very pretty.

    Reply
  264. Judy says

    July 28, 2018 at 10:23 pm

    Very nice, your watercoloring looks good to me. Great card

    Reply
  265. Denise Mlady says

    July 28, 2018 at 10:30 pm

    Your card turned out so pretty! This Sketch Lotus is my favorite from the release. Fun sentiments on the set you designed. I like that you can use them with or without the tabs.

    Reply
  266. Rachel says

    July 28, 2018 at 11:32 pm

    Your tabs are awesome and definitely on my wish list 🙂

    Reply
  267. Dawn S says

    July 29, 2018 at 12:09 am

    Beautiful!

    Reply
  268. Jan says

    July 29, 2018 at 12:59 am

    Great video and beautiful card! Bright and fabulous. Thank you.

    Reply
  269. Jen Carroll says

    July 29, 2018 at 1:14 am

    Love your card and that tab is just the perfect.

    Reply
  270. Carol Jones says

    July 29, 2018 at 4:14 am

    Beautiful card Cathy! Love your little tabs and sentiments, brilliant idea and cute addition for cards.

    Reply
  271. Lagene says

    July 29, 2018 at 10:06 am

    Very Pretty! Great release and thanks for the video!

    Reply
  272. Barbara says

    July 29, 2018 at 10:08 am

    You did a great job on this card – it is very pretty. Makes me want that stamp.

    Reply
  273. Carolee McCaslin says

    July 29, 2018 at 10:37 am

    LOVE your colorful card!!!!

    Reply
  274. Heike says

    July 29, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    Very pretty card and oh so manageable for those of us who are just feeling our way into watercoloring.

    Reply
  275. Patty Eifert says

    July 29, 2018 at 2:08 pm

    Beautiful colors on your flowers!! And I still think that the whole yellow flower looks correct….doesn’t make sense to have one big single leaf would be there!! If I bought the set I would color it as part of the flower!! Anyway…like that little tab & sentiment on the side!

    Reply
  276. Karen Walker says

    July 29, 2018 at 3:39 pm

    Lovely card; I love the use of the tab! I’d never think to do that.

    Reply
  277. Maria Vachkova says

    July 29, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    Beautiful card!

    Reply
  278. Shelly P says

    July 29, 2018 at 5:08 pm

    “Big Assed Flower” – LOL! You crack me up! I just love this design and think your big A yellow flower is perfect! I love the juxtaposition f the sketchy flowers with the graphic components of your tabbed sentiments…another classic CZ card design! You make me want to buy every card you create! ? I’m not sure my hubby thinks that’s a good thing! But I do! Lol!

    Reply
  279. Bonnie E says

    July 29, 2018 at 6:02 pm

    Wonderful card – I love the colourful florals on the cool gray and the great layering.

    Reply
  280. Larissa Heskett says

    July 29, 2018 at 6:44 pm

    SQUEAL!! LOVING the AMAZING Inspiration and the NEW Products!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! <3

    Reply
  281. Marie Flayer says

    July 29, 2018 at 7:19 pm

    Lovely cards–the more I see of this stamp set the more I think I “need” it. Thanks for providing coloring video. Would love to win gift certificate so I could get it. Thanks for inspiring me today!
    🙂 Marie

    Reply
  282. Emma says

    July 30, 2018 at 3:06 am

    Love the contrast to the tab

    Reply
  283. Jennifer Rasnick says

    July 30, 2018 at 6:46 am

    Such a pretty card!

    Reply
  284. ginny says

    July 30, 2018 at 11:13 am

    Not a great water colorer either but you make it look so simple. Love the large sketchy flora and the tabs.

    Reply
  285. Marisela Delgado says

    July 30, 2018 at 2:58 pm

    Super cute card

    Reply
  286. Megan N says

    July 30, 2018 at 6:57 pm

    Bwahahahaha! Never would have noticed if you didn’t say something. If the recipient is being that critical, they don’t deserve it, anyway! 🙂

    Reply
  287. Super Stick Chick says

    July 30, 2018 at 9:27 pm

    Wonderful card! Love this new release!!!!

    Reply
  288. Jodi Warren says

    July 31, 2018 at 12:26 am

    Love the size of this stamp, easily use for a card of a mixed media page. Love this release.

    Reply
  289. Mel H says

    July 31, 2018 at 9:48 am

    Beautiful card. The lotuses are one of my favorite sets from this new release. I just love them.

    Reply
  290. Nana Griffin says

    July 31, 2018 at 10:30 am

    Loved the video and your card is lovely.

    Reply

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