Welcome to Day 1 of Simon Says Stamp blog hop for their new release, Believe in You.
Today I have a simple, minimal card design to share with you that could be replicated for a number of different occasions.
I created a sympathy card using my just released Clean Line Everyday stamps. I designed this set to serve as an all-purpose greeting set, featuring a clean and minimal font, with appropriate sub-sentiments.
There will be coordinating dies coming for these as well, but they are not quite ready from the manufacturer, so… I just went with a simple stamping approach.
I created a simple watercolor marker background and added some Tonic Glimmer Paste to create a beautiful shine behind the Butterfly Square die.
I also used the colorful outline piece to create a second card project.
Here is the video showing you how I created this card:
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Cathy Zielske—you are here!
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Jett says
Love the clean and simple design of your cards. Pure perfection!
Kelsey Thomas says
This is so beautiful!
Brandy J says
So pretty. Love how you can go simple, but still wow!
Debbie Rumpza says
Love your card. That sentiment set is so awesome.
Lauryne Cunningham says
Gorgeous CAS cards! I love the dimension of your stacked die cuts with the beautiful Nuvo glimmer paste- so pretty!
Karthikha Uday says
Soft and beautiful cards!! Love them! It is tough to make sympathy cards, but this is so soothing!
Kelly B says
Clean and simple with a touch of rainbow. Love your style, Cathy!
Sharon O says
Sympathy cards are usually not beautiful but this design is! Thanks for sharing your elegant card.
Stefanie White says
This is my favorite stamp set from the release! Can’t wait for the dies so I can buy the bundle. Awesome C & S card, loving the lilac!
Isabel Z says
Love what you created!
Cheri Hochstettler says
I am always looking for sympathy card ideas so this will come in handy!
Bonnie Bauer says
Such simple but beautiful cards !! I love this stamp set!! A must Have, for sure.
barbara lassiter says
I think simple and elegant is perfect for a sympathy card. Plus, this is beautifully created!
Angela Lunn says
Lovely card. Love the purple
Angela says
That shimmer background is just gorgeous! Clean and simple cards are among some of my faves and this one has inspired me to give a similar design a try this weekend. Thanks Cathy!
kre8tivekate says
Love this release, and your sentiments!
Pennie says
Beautiful card, Kathy!
Jeanne Beam says
Such wonderful cards! Great release.
Thanks so much for sharing…
Debbi S says
The card is so beautiful & simple.
Becky says
I love this simple card.
Nina Houghton says
Oh gosh, I just love these cards. I’m so glad it’s Friday so I can look forward to a weekend in my craft room. You have really inspired me.
Linda Duensing says
Beautiful simple card. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D
Kathy says
Your cards are great!! I love the clean and simple sympathy card. I have made so many sympathy cards lately and I have so much trouble making them, but I love the one you made, quick, easy and pretty. Love that die!
Korene says
Love the shimmer!
Vivian says
As always, love your clean and simple style.
Karen Walker says
Very pretty, and a versatile design!
Jessica says
Cathy, you are CAS royalty at this point. Your cards always look so great!
Subhashini says
Love the simplicity of your cards.
Shelley Frizelis says
Darn you CZ!!! My shopping list just keeps getting longer!! I always love your clean and simple design and that stamp set is wonderful!!! I’m also very torn up about those markers! Your videos always make my day better, THANK YOU!!!
Chandhini says
The shimmer on the card is gorgeous.
Tammie Koehnen says
Such soft and delicate colors and cards. I love the all occasion stamps. Beautiful cards!
Janae Pickett says
I always love your cards and this is no exception. Thanks for the inspiration.
Melanie says
Perfect mix of sympathy and encouragment. Keeper for my idea box!
Amanda R says
Beautiful cards! I love purple!
Julie Dilldine says
You do such beautiful work.
susanbcards says
Very pretty, lovely lilac color. I really like the size of the sentiment on the card.
Lynne Selleck says
The card is elegant and understated perfect for a sympathy card. I have never used glimmer paste but seeing you in your video made me want to get it and give it a crack.
Merrill P says
That shimmer background makes for a subtle touch. Also clever how you use the swiffer cloth for even pressure.
Merrill P says
The glimmer is lovely and adds a special touch.
Tonya K. says
I like how simple and clean your card looks. The butterfly adds a special touch. ?
Debbie Selby says
Perfect combo of simplicity and elegance. Perfect for a sympathy card.
Sharon Youngblood says
Such a pretty card.
Ruth Siegel says
Just beautiful. This new release is fantastic.
Patricia Wilson says
Love it! Just another example of how “less is more”. Simple and beautiful. Will have to get some of that glimmer paste as so pretty!
Lindar C says
These cards are beautiful, I love your designs and style.
Erica Marroquin says
I love all your designs, they’re just so versatile. Love the shimmer to the delicate little butterfly background. Thanks for sharing!
Brenda L. Kuder says
Pretty cards! I love all things that sparkle!
Anneleise Hampson says
A simple yet elegant sympathy card.
Nandini Karmarkar says
Very beautiful card. I love the technique. The soft shimmery background looks so pretty.
Shar Zar says
Just lovely.
Michelle says
Love that sentiment stamp set. It was the first thing in my cart!
Carolyn Bosley says
Such a soft and warm sympathy card. Beautiful!
Maureen Reiss says
Really Beautiful cards Cathy!!!!
Teresa Doyle says
Really pretty cards Cathy, they even look comforting.
Tamara Campbell says
I went over to youtube and watched your video. Very beautiful cards and I always love sparkles.
Helen Budzik says
The soft shades of these cards are so lovely–just right for summer. tfs
Yvette Williams says
I had to stop by and see what beautiful work would be done with this great collection. Good job.
Steffi H. says
This is just beautiful. I love the soft colored part.
Louanne Collins says
Lovely, cards – always need some shimmer!
Amanda R says
I love your cards!
debbie d says
love the style of these sentiments. Ordered this stamp set and am excited to hear that there will be coordinating dies.
Carol Jones says
Delightful cards Cathy! Did anyone ever tell you that you are an *outstanding* designer? Well, you are! (LOL, I know you hear this all the time) I have that AI palette and love it too. I also love that you made 2 cards from the one watercolored piece, brilliant! And thank you for adding safe travels to your sentiments set, haven’t seen that in a stamp set before.
Golda says
I love that you made two cards using the positive and the negative! Beautiful work.
Maxine says
Maxine H
I love the beauty and simple look of this card
Dee Earnshaw says
wow, Cathy – the simplicity of these cards is breath taking – they are so elegant – love the two-fer design!!
MV says
Beautiful simple card. Love the shimmer.
Linda Kunsman says
beautiful sympathy cards!
Jenrescuemama says
I don’t see many sympathy cards in pastel colors and I love it! The simple lines of the sentiment really let the butterfly stand out. They’re both lovely.
Nicki Baxley says
Beautiful work
Jessica Hevner says
Absolutely love the simplicity of these for the purpose. Excellent work, as always.
Darlene De Sario says
You had me at sparkle . 😉 the sentiment set is great and how you used the square elegant. Thank you.
Jean Marmo says
Simply darling! Gorgeous colors!
Sheri Kempke says
Love your card, the sparkle watercolor background is great. The stamp set you created is super, I think I need to purchase this set, perfect for so many life events.
Gretchen Wilson says
Love these beautiful cards, so delicate and soft! Love your new sentiment stamp set!??
Karen Wade says
I love the clean look of the card. You do have a special style that I can spot a mile away. Just beautiful.
Beth says
Love the soft colors!
Cindy says
Lovely cards ! I so enjoyed the video.
Mary Ann M says
Once again, you knocked these out of the ballpark!
Susan O'Halloran says
Love this simple and elegant card.
Barbara G says
As usual, another beautiful card! Your directions are always clear and concise, your cards are always doable. I can’t wait to try this one. Love the simplicity of the stamp set’s font, yet it’s different. Nowhere else is there a “safe travels”, which is an expression I always use! Thanks Cathy, for inspiring us!
Evs N says
I love these new sentiment stamps & that you are also making coordinating dies. It’s so easy to create quick, great-looking cards with a little pretty paper & one of your sets!
Cheryl S says
Thank you for sharing your wonderful cards and creativity with us again! The touch of glimmer is terrific and I can’t wait to try this technique.
Loly Borda says
I love your card, Cathy! And I love the sentiments and dies that you designed for this release.
TFS!
Gail says
I love two-fer cards
Gail Alcorn says
Great cards! Love the stamp set!
Frances A Thorpe says
Simple yet elegant. Thank you for sharing
Carol Aulin says
Very beautiful simple card I love the colours you used thanks so much.
Lisa R says
Thanks Cathy, very nice!
Lia says
The shimmery background is stunning! I haven’t tried glimmer paste yet, so it’s great to see what you can do with it.
Bre says
Cute and classy! Loving the all-purpose sentiment stamp set too. Such a lovely, minimal font. I can’t wait to get mine and play with it (ordered it yesterday!).
Andre M. says
The soft colors are gorgeous on these beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
Zlatka Kabaivanova says
Stunning card! I love the colors, the clean design, everything about it.
Janet Durbin says
So soft and pretty!
Terrie D. says
Your new sentiment stamps are great! Both of the cards you created are lovely. Thanks for sharing the process on the first one. 🙂
April Braun says
What beautiful color choices! Those sentiment stamps are in the best font ever. Simple yet striking. Fantastic job!
Cyndi Morris says
Beautiful, clean cards. The colors are gorgeous, and I love the glimmer.
love2stamp says
Liking the watercolor background and soft colors very much, Cathy – lovely card!
Tamala Priebe says
Simple and yet oh so amazing!! Thanks for sharing the video also!!
Carol says
Ordered this stamp set yesterday. Love it. Also enjoy your instagram stories.
Carolyn Herring says
Clean and simple yumminess!
Sherri Little says
Lucious pastels with sparkle!
Fionna Wheatley says
Very pretty
Jackie B. says
I love the clean and simple design of both the positive and negative pieces on your card designs.
Sharon Gullikson says
So pretty and fancy! Love the butterfly, too.
Brian Poteraj says
I like the pastels you chose. It is very calming.
Charla Everhart says
Love the softness of colors on your cards. Beautiful
Gayle Chrvala says
Lovely CAS card.
Phyllis Beaver says
Love the soft color of both your cards! I am not a big purple girl, but this soft lavender is beautiful! So pretty!
Debbi Smith says
Gorgeous cards. Simple but elegant!
Lindarub says
Beautiful card!
Denise Ward says
This new SSS stamp set is a “must have” in my book. The clean, bold greetings are paired with sentiments that are perfect for so many different occasions. I also really like the cards I have seen using these “classic” stamps.
Meghan Kennihan says
I love the soft pastel colors! perfect sympathy card!
Kathy Meredith says
Beautiful card! Love the shimmer and the simple look.
Jan Gyore says
love the simplicity of this card.. very cute
Cynthia Rowell says
the card is lovely and the colors are so soft
Gab says
That sentiment stamp set is just gorgeous. Your cards are really beautiful
Nicole says
Love the simple, clean design. This card could be used in so many ways!
Mel H says
I love this card and Cathy’s new sentiments are wonderful.
Kerry Myers says
I love your idea for using those smaller dies with the butterfly or flower!
Maria says
Beautiful card. I love the colors.
Julie L says
Perfect sentiment set. I say/write Safe Travels so often and rarely see it used.
La Rae Prentice says
What a lovely card and in pretty colors.
Tracy Chambers says
I love these sentiments, and who doesn’t love getting 2 cards for the price of 1. So inspired, thank you.
Tracy
Heather Jacobs says
Love this stamp set!
Carol MJS says
Beautiful cards, Cathy! I really love the sentiments in this stamp set. I especially love the clean, bold font. So nice to see the “safe travels” greeting.
robiw says
LOVE this card! Love the sentiments.
Kirsty says
These are amazing! Fab products from SSS!
Greta H says
Love your cards!
Holly L says
Just gorgeous! Love it!
Patricia Brown says
Very pretty cards! Thanks for sharing.
Kim Miller says
This simple design could be used for so many occasions!
SD pooja says
Lovely cards ! I liked the color choice too.The clean lines stamp set is wonderful
Lisa Byers says
Beautiful cards!! I love the pastel colors and the use of the paste.
Tina Richards says
I guess I’m not the only one the loves your stuff! Love watching your video and clean designs along with your antics!
Dori Shelton says
Such lovely cards and a very versatile set of sentiments. I could use this for a lot of things!
ROSALIE JOHNSON says
I must start using my Zigs – thank you for the inspiration and beautiful cards!
Charlotte Cosci says
Perfect sympathy card. Love the colors.
Denise Mlady says
I love this new sentiment set, great for lots of occasions! Really pretty sympathy card!
Nicole Bell says
I love how versatile this card design is! You could recreate it for different occasions and with different die/sentiment combinations. Thanks for the inspiration
Denise H Bilquin says
Simple and elegant. Thank you for sharing this.
Sandie says
Simply lovely! Thank you!
colleen moore says
PRETTY pastel colours
Dana M says
Oh what lovely cards! Fabulous clean designs and beautiful colors.
Cheryl Rigney says
Such beautiful cards!! Love the clean designs!
Kerry Myers says
I had to come back and look at this card (s) again. Now I really want the dies with the butterflies & flowers in them… these are beautiful cards and would make great sets!!
Mary Kay Ross says
Beautiful cards! We always need sympathy cards and these are beautiful!
MicheleS says
Love these frame dies, beautiful cards!
Vicki Kroll says
Clean, simple, and elegant CAS cards. Love the glitter effect.
Linda Evans says
Your cards look so clean and simple, but very effective. Love them.
Becky Green says
STUNNING WORK, Cathy! LOVE the soft shades of water color! (I’ll have to check out the Art Impression Palette!) 😉 AND I LOVE your trick of using the clothes pin too! LOL I LOVE that trick with your Scor-Buddy too! I also find to make sure the ends of my card align, to lay my card on the Scor-buddy, aligning the ends of the card in the corner, & then pressing with my bone folder help! LOVE that teflon tool too! 😉 AMAZING CARDS, Cathy!!!!! ;)<3
Jo Anne Malicoat says
Absolutely beautiful cards, love the colors you chose. It’s hard to get a sympathy card just right, but you nailed it!
Diane H says
Beautiful card, so soft and pretty and you ‘gotta’ love that shimmer!!
Karen Hale says
Beautiful cards, Cathy. I love the simple design with the bit of glimmer. So perfect for sympathy cards. Thanks for the great tips and inspiration.
LC Lamothe says
I echo so many other commenters, your cards are beautiful! I love that you used Zig markers. I’ve only used my set to color images but you’ve inspired me to try to create a background with them too.
Anushree Vaish says
Lovely cards with simple design!!
Kathy Baids says
Very nice cards! I liked that stamp set and wondered if does would be available… you’ve answered that!
Lagene says
Awesome cards! I love the ability to get 2 for 1 with these diecuts!
Anne Sturgeon says
Great tips Cathy and this sentiments set is so perfect. Need to add this to my arsenal…glad there will be dies available also. Super job and I am so enjoying the hop.
Angie Cammack says
Cathy, this is just beautiful!! I love how you used that frame and built it up. Such a beautiful card for a sad occasion. 🙂
Angie Cammack says
Just beautiful! I adore this die!!
Heather Nelson says
Lovely and elegant. Perfect cards to send someone some love.
Krista says
Loving this card!
Nana Griffin says
Very pretty.
Susan Carlson says
Tried commenting – doesn’t look like it took! Love these cards, simple, heartfelt. For sure saving my pennies for that clearline, everyday stamp set. Love your style Cathy!!!
Sally McCall says
Simplicity is the best and looks beautiful.
Valorie Matthews says
Beautiful and simple card love the colors!
Carmela Hubler says
Cute cards! Love the shimmery backgrounds and rainbow colors.
Bonnie Eng says
Such lovely soft, CAS cards – I love that bit of glimmer.
Lonya H Mathys says
Lovely cards. I like the idea of using the score buddy to even up the sides. I have been using my Misti which works well also.
Mary Holshouser says
Love the butterfly attached to the frame.
Both versions are beautiful. Wonderful
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Suzann Anderson says
Nice simple sympathy card.
Marisela Delgado says
You always use the prettiest colors.
Laura says
Always difficult to choose a favorite, but I love the mix of font sizes in this stamp set. Inspiring as always.
Megan N says
Love this new sentiment set! Love me a clean, graphic font! 🙂
Korey says
Cathy,
Can you not make another set for maybe three months? I love your style, but my wallet is upset with you. Love the simplicity of these cards.
Krissa Perryman says
Love the soft rainbow colors and the card too! I’ve never seen the watercolor technique where you put the ink from the marker on the clear block first. The second card you made from the negative images was beautiful too!
Migdalia Rodriguez says
Such a lovely card!! Beautifully done!
Have a wonderful day,
Migdalia Rodriguez
Migdalia’s Crafts
Anna Edwards says
Two very beautiful cards. Thank you
Kathy J in Ellicott City says
Great cards! Love the colors!
Linnea Sundstrom says
this die is going to be so versatile! and “luv me some” CZ Designs sentiments!!!
Lynn says
I would never have thought to use the cut away as a separate background. You are a genius! I always like your cards. Thanks for sharing that technique!
Jan says
Thanks for a very well done video tutorial. Love your style! and the new products you used.
Joni Stoneking says
These are beautiful cards. I went to order your sentiment set and it was sold out! Soooo, I’ll get notified when it is back in stock and I’ll get it next time around. It’s a lovely set, and I love the font!
Love how easily this card came together – lovely, simple elegance. Just right. Thanks!
Kim Klinkovsky says
So soft and lovely. Thanks or the inspiration!
Cindi F says
Beautiful card!
Mary-Anne V says
Beautiful butterfly cards…love the shimmer you used on the first.
Mendy Crumpton says
Now I just found more things to buy. I just bought all your sentiment stamps. I love me some sentiment stamps. Love the card!
Tricia A Podmore says
What a gorgeous color palette for both cards. Soooooo creative and inspiring. You are amazing and I appreciate your sharing your talents.
Amy Lombardo says
Both of your cards are beautiful! I love the soft colors!
Amy Lombardo says
I tried to comment but my internet is being fussy. I love both cards, especially the light colors.
Julia D. says
Such pretty cards! Love the touch of sparkle and the font on the sentiment!
Valerie Hayden says
Love the simplicity and beauty of your cards. Love the watercolor markers they add perfect amount of color. Two lovely cards.
Denise Bryant says
So pretty! Love the soft colors and the beautiful dies!
Angie Cammack says
Cathy, such a beautiful card for a sad occasion. This die is so beautiful!
Teri Spracklin says
I love how the soft colours are complimented by the soft rounded corners. Just beautiful. 🙂
Helen F says
Your cards are beautiful, soft and perfect sympathy cards! Thanks so much for sharing.
Debbie P says
Fantastic cards. Love the new release.
Brenda McBride says
Awesome cards! The Clean Line sentiment stamp is a must have. Thank you for sharing!
Sabrina Radican says
Absolutely beautiful!!
Andrea Hastilow says
Absolutely stunning. I very rarely fine a sympathy card that I like but these are just awesome. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas today x
Brenda in IN says
This is a lovely card with the softest colors and beautiful shine. Thanks for the video as seeing it done is so much better for me.
Monica Linerode says
Beautiful cards showing hope for the sympathy cards. Thanks for sharing.
Audrey says
These cards are gorgeous, I love this cute butterfly die. Thanks for inspiring us!
Kathy Dippner says
Beautiful cards! Thanks for the tip about the glimmer paste not die cutting well. I just bought some and haven’t used it yet.
Kim Salito says
Simply beautiful.
Aimee Phillips says
Love clean and simple. Sooo pretty.
Sue D says
Pretty butterfly cards. I like the colors and shimmer.
Kit A says
Really pretty butterfly cards. I like the clean and simple sentiments too. I can’t wait for the dies to come out that go with them.
Amy Cooley says
Beautiful designs! I like the new dies and pretty pastel colors you used.
NancyR says
I love the clean line stamp set Cathy! Your sympathy card is beautiful.
Heather DePasquale says
Wow! Your cards are so elegant. Love the clean line sentiments.
Jo-Anne Tedford says
Beautiful card. Simple but elegant
Jenny N says
Your sympathy card is very beautiful. Thanks for sharing your process video.
Mirella Rogan says
Beautiful cards, Kathy! I love your CAS style
DJ Doss says
How pretty! I love the shine. TFS!
Patty Eifert says
Very nice clean & simple cards!!
amy bishop says
Beautiful watercolor look!!
S Jameson says
I love your work and the simplicity of your stamps. There’s something soothing about clean sentiments on my cards that make them stand out and help balance the crazy that is life. :p
Artconquers says
Such a pretty and elegant card! Love the shimmery background!Thanks for the inspiration!
Karen Page says
Glittery goodness!!!
Marisela Delgado says
Such a pretty card.
Jen P says
I always adore your clean and simple look cards. This is beautiful!
Kelly Kennedy says
Love the cards – they are simple but very beautiful!
Cindy Helton says
Especially with Sympathy Cards, a clean and simple approach is best. You’ve achieved that look with your beautiful and simply cards. Thank you for sharing!