Today I’m happy to be sharing a clean and simple card project as part of the Cheer and Joy blog hop for Simon Says Stamp! And today’s card features a simple stencil and a bit of dry embossing, which is a fun way to get more use from a stencil.
The new Snowflakes stencil is full of wonderful snowflakes, just waiting to find their way onto your next project but one of my favorite ways to use a stencil is to run it through my die cut machine with my embossing pad to create an embossed image on my cardstock.
This is a card that looks so much better in person! I couldn’t get a great photo of the white on white. Maybe mama needs to retire her old camera body and hook up with a new one? We shall see!
Here is a video showing you how to do it:
Super easy and gives a great tone on tone texture to your projects!
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This is a two-day blog hop! Here are the participants for Day 1:
Cathy Zielske—you are here!
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MandaLJ says
What a beautiful card! I love the red on the clean white background!
Jean Marmo says
A gorgeous card!
Jean Marmo says
Simply stunning!
Pennie says
Beautiful cards, Cathy!
Antoinette says
Hi Cathy – What an elegant card! Thanks for all you do. Your videos are always a relaxing treat full of great ideas.
Gayle says
Love the white on white! Beautiful
Janet P says
Very pretty! I love your clean card design
Lisa A creations says
I love how clean and simple this card looks! LOVE IT!
Sherri Little says
Love the white on white. You definitely have dimension and texture.
Hanh says
Oh my goodness! This is such a beautiful card! It literally took my breath away! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your CAS font and cards and this is just the ultimate combo of the two! Need to put all of these products in my cart now! Thank you for the inspiration! (Please keep on making more of your word dies in this font and with the shadows! I just LOVE them!!!)
Nancy Ketcham says
Love your card! The joyful die is wonderful!
Ana Korban says
Cathy, you always maje such beautiful cards!! Awesome!!
Angela says
Another gorgeous clean and simple card – I love this, Cathy! I haven’t done much dry embossing with my stencils but I’m so excited to give it a try now. Thanks so much for sharing!
Teri S. says
This is such a great idea Cathy – it’s like getting a Christmas present early learning about this. I’m definitely going to make some cards now using this technique. This card is so lovely with the CAS style & the white on white with the touch of sparkling red. Thanks!
Helen F says
A gorgeous CAS card, Cathy! White on white is so elegant! Thanks so much for sharing and the great video!
Zlatka K says
Gorgeous card! I love the clean design.
Leslie559 says
What a BEAUTIFUL clean and simple card. Thank you for sharing!
Carol Schamerloh says
A beautiful card and a great technique I can’t wait to try.
Dani says
Love your die set. Thank you.
Michelle says
Love this card – simple but stunning!
SherylH says
Beautiful — love the pop of red against the textured white background!
Shraddha Tefft says
Love this clean and simple card! This stencil is definitely on my wish list after seeing your work!
Genevieve Denis says
This is great! Hurray for simple cards!
Heike says
Just my kind of card, clean and simple. Thanks for sharing.
Sally Sherfield says
I shall be using my stencils like this now, fabulous idea!
Dionne says
Love this card.
Candy Clay says
Great tip for using stencils.
Kerry Myers says
Beautiful card! Love the subtle white on white snowflakes with the bold red joyful
Sheila A says
Lovely card m! The white on white is beautiful!
Leanne in Cali says
Love this clean and simple card! I love the red and white together. I haven’t tried dry embossing with stencils that way, will have to try your method. Thanks for sharing!!
Mel H says
Gorgeous card Cathy! I love your products in this release. The tree background stamp is one of my favorites in this release.
Barbara Chmura says
Love the simplicity of the design! Beautiful!!!
Jen S says
What a brilliant idea! Thanks CZ! 🙂
Jennifer Jensen says
Love the simplicity of the red on white, just beautiful.
Traci H says
Love the white on white with the sparkly red!
Deirdre Marsden says
Great ideas, as always Cathy. Thanks.
Laura says
I really like this card and this technique!
Nancy R says
Love the tone on tone look with the sparkle “Joy”….such a classy, beautiful design!
Karthikha Uday says
What a beautiful elegant card! Love the stencil embossed background 🙂
Arlene D says
What a pretty card!
Dena Hughes says
Stunning CAS card! Thank you for the reminder to use stencils this way and such beautiful inspiration.
Crystal Morgan says
What a stunning card! This is definitely going on my cardmaking “to-do” list!
Lisa Chin says
Looking at my stencils in a whole new way today!
Thanks for the great idea and lovely inspiration card.
Deeb says
I absolutely love this! so classic and clean. I now must have these products!!
Patricia Wilson says
Thank you for revisiting that technique where you can dry emboss with the stencils. So often we buy the stencils and only use them as stencils and this gives me more ways to utilize them.
susanbcards says
Thanks for the video, I better understand dry embossing, I’ll have to get one of those pads! I really love the the card, so pretty. I want the joyful die but so did everyone else, I’ll have to wait to place an order when its back in stock:) So cute!!
Julie says
Lovely card. I like your use of simple, yet elegant design.
Barbara M. says
Beautiful card! this is such an awesome release!
Nicki says
I love the white on white. I need to try this!
Robin Mayfield says
Love your card, beautiful!
Jeanne Beam says
Absolutely gorgeous card!
Thanks so much for sharing…
Connie H. says
Some simple is the best! This card is gorgeous. The red glitter sentiment does the trick!!
Karen Page says
Winter is the perfect time to make a white on white card! Love the pop of red!!!
Joyce Verdon says
So fun… I love this technique… I have so many stencils to try this out with! Perfect with Simon’s stencils for a great background!
Allie says
Cathy, the words really stand out on the black, and the pop of sparkly red on the white card. It’s a beautiful clean card.
Becky Reynolds says
Beautiful card! I have always loved white on white. So clean and classy looking.
ROSALIE JOHNSON says
Clean and simple – my favorite!
Erica Marroquin says
Your cards and designs this release are amazing! I love the clean and simple which are great for mass-producing cards. Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing!
Isabel Z says
LOVE what you created!
Amy Shannon says
The white on white is amazing!
Wendy says
What an awesome way to make a subtle background! It’s pretty without overpowering the rest of the card! I love it and I can’t wait to try it out. YAY!!
Raven says
I LOVE this card!!!
Gail Spresser says
I just love this white on white card with the Joyful done in a red glitter. Just gorgeous – Thank you!
Allene Frederick says
The red glitter cardstock makes this card pop! Love the white on white too!
Sherry says
What a beautifully simple card…
Teresa Doyle says
A very elegant card Cathy, beautifully done! (Love any tone on tone cards but white really amps it up!)
Chandra Morrison says
A snowflake card just in time for the winter storm. Weather predicting via elegant cardsmanship!
Monica Linerode says
Love love love the snow flake card. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
kris says
I love your design sense and style! Will be trying the dry emboss technique with snowflakes immediately!
Kimberly Keen says
simple, but elegant
Wendy Little says
Beautiful joyful card. It’s simple but elegant at the same time. I sure enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Christy Malone says
Your card is beautiful! I just love your designs. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Denise C. says
Beautiful card. Love the white on white and idea for using stencils.
Maureen Reiss says
Wow!!! Really Stunning card Cathy!!!!!
Rachel says
I seem to always forget about dry embossing but love the look, thanks for the reminder!
Deborah Cooper says
Beautiful card! I like the white on white look with the embossing of the snowflakes. Gorgeous!
Mary Webster says
Beautiful card. So clean and simple.
Debbie Cornish says
Gorgeous. My kind of card…clean and simple.
Sue D. says
Love the white-on-white, clean and simple design, with just the right touch of Christmas red. This card is a real beauty!
Vicky C says
Lovely creation! Clean and simple, perfect!
Diana L Johnson says
Great card and love the new releases!
Gabriella Bell says
I love the snowflakes. Simple yet stunning
Teresa Godines #6857 says
Stunning cards. I love the CAS Design. TFS
Amy Cooley says
Clean and beautiful! Snowflake dies are my favorite for the holidays.
Bienchen Mittwollen says
Love this technique! So easy yet so beautiful! Thank you for the amazing inspiration ❤️
Laura BC says
Very nice!
Brenda L. Kuder says
The joyful word is so pretty! It really pops off of the white!
Heather Nelson says
STUNNING! Love the white on white snowflakes and the dry embossed snowflakes.
Merrill P says
Love snowflakes. Clever how you use a stencil for embossing.
Elaine Wood says
Thank you for your inspiration I love the snowflake background
Debbi Smith says
I am a huge fan of white on white and your card is gorgeous! Very elegant.
Vivian says
Clean and simple, but simply elegant. Love it.
Cyndi Morris says
Gorgeous, clean card. I love the white-on-white.
Kelly B says
Love your CAS as always!
barbara lassiter says
This is beautiful and elegant! “Nuff “said! Oh! and I enjoy your fun videos! 🙂
Jan Elmore says
Oh my….what stunning paper art! Your designs in this release are magical!
Susan McRae says
Lovely simple and elegant design! Thanks for sharing a video, I could watch you craft all day!
Gloria Loungeway says
Love the clean simplicity of this card!
Sue Symens says
Love the clean white with red sparkle. Did you get to see some of those pretty flakes outside???
Debbie P says
Beautiful card. Great job on this release. Love it.
Becky says
I love that white on white look too! Nice card! Thank you for sharing your ideas and talents.
Yuliya M. says
What a beautiful card! It’s simple and so elegant! And I like color coordination!
karenajo says
Great background you created with the stencil – wonderful way to use it! Love the simple elegance of your card!
Laura C says
Beautiful, classic card – love it!
Karen Wade says
You always have the clean and simple cards that are so beautiful. I can spot a Zielske card a mile away!!
Dee Earnshaw says
LOVE your CAS cards – they are so elegant
Rebecca S. says
Lovely card. My favorite color combo.
Robin Kepler says
Great way to use stencils!
Colleen Howell says
Love the pop of red on the card
Dana M says
Such a striking and beautiful card! So lovely and festive.
Meghan Kennihan says
Just beautiful! I love the glittery red sentiment!
Leona says
Nice and clean! Great card!
Leona says
Great card! Nice and clean!
debbie d says
love your clean and simple cards and all the products you design.
Sheri K says
Lovely card and what an awesome release from SSS! Love your new stamp design Cathy!
Mary Myers says
Such a beautiful and elegant card-and it’s clean and simple, too!!! Perfect-I love it!!
Thanks so much!!! 🙂
Katie M says
Really cute cards…….. so happy to see another way to use my stencils
Theresa Petermann says
fun release. great ideas. thanks as always for sharing.
Kayleen Burke says
How do you always stoke the right balance of just enough stuff to keep it from being overwhelming?
Lovely card. Just lovely.
Kayleen Burke says
How do you always strike the right balance of just enough stuff to keep it from being overwhelming?
Lovely card. Just lovely.
Jeanne Jenner says
Love your card design,I’ll have to try this. It’s so simple but elegant . Love you new stamps
Sue D says
I like the snowflake background on this cute and festive card.
Cheryl Sager says
Still giggling – I throw my dies too!! Oh, and I love this card.
Lauralee Cosgrove says
The clean and simple is so nice! Such lovely design here
Cindy Kasek says
Such a pretty card! Snowflakes are one of my favorites.
Gayle Chrvala says
Love your gorgeous cards and ideas.
Carol B says
What great new products! I love seeing what everyone does with the new goodies, it gives us all some fun, new ideas.
Thanks,
Carol
Lynn says
BEAUTIFUL card. I love the simple design & a lot of white space, really lovely.
Ro Love says
Omg! Gorgeous!!! Fantastic job!
Bunny says
Thanks for the video. I purchased the Joyful die so that was nice to see and I didn’t know about this technique. Now I need more stencils.
Mary W P says
That’s AMAZING! I never knew you could do that with a stencil!
Jenrescuemama says
Beautiful! I love the white on white and the added texture from the Stencil.
Joyce says
Absolutely gorgeous, I love how simple and elegant it looks!
Lindar C says
Simply stunning, I love your style.
Karen Walker says
I love everything about this card; it’s stunning!
Colleen Jacobsma says
Very elegant! Thank you for technique with a stencil!!
Janet Durbin says
This is a lovely card, thanks for the video!
Annette Reed says
This is beautiful! White on white always had such an elegant look.
Nina says
Thanks so much for the tip on making embossing from stencil….I have so many stencils and will definitely try this.
Nina says
Thanks for the stencil technique…. beautiful cards!!!
CINDY Aguirre says
Beautiful card! Such pretty stencils in this release!
Tina Richards says
What a talented artist you are. Thanks for inspiring us all with the products and cards you design.
Leslie Scholes says
You had me at red glitter! Love your CAS designs and videos!
Sharon Gullikson says
The shiny look is perfect. Very Christmassy.
Brian Poteraj says
Nice and simple. The would be great to make en masse.
Ana G says
OM goodness Cathy Z, I cannot get enough of your cards. I love everything about this one. The simplicity, your classic trait, the white crisp backdrop for that beautiful sparkly christmas red, and my love of snowflakes that dates back to as far back as I can remember of my childhood. LOVE IT.
Ana G says
Wow Cathy Z, I cannot get enough of your cards. I love everything about this one. The simplicity, your classic trait, the white crisp backdrop for that beautiful sparkly christmas red, and my love of snowflakes that dates back to as far back as I can remember of my childhood. LOVE IT.
Deb Selby says
Very simple but elegant card
Chandhini says
I love this elegant card with clean look.
Subhashini S says
Love how you dry embossed the panel and glittery die cut.
Lolita Thawley says
Crisp, chic and clean. Love it!
Debby Green says
Time to break out my stencils and give this a try! Love it!
Cheriese H says
gorgeous – love the pop of glittery red!!
DebiKT says
Love everything about this simply gorgeous card.Beautiful!
Jeannie says
Beautiful! I love the tone on tone with the pop of red.
Kelly Kennedy says
What a stunning card! I love the way the snowflakes pop! Amazing work!
Jennifer T says
A very effective card and thanks for reminding me about dry embossing. Great Ideas.
justMarie says
Great card!
Bobbi Wotus says
I love the embossing idea! Thanks for sharing! Beautiful card!
Jennifer Scull says
Such a great idea to dry emboss with a stencil! Your red sentiment really pops against the beautiful snowy bg you created!
Have a wonderful weekend! 🙂
cindy says
This is a beautiful card. Love the clean and simple technique. thank you
FeM says
I like the simplicity of your gorgeous card.
Jenny N says
Very elegant and beautiful card. Thank you for sharing your video showing this technique.
JoSi says
Beautiful Card! I am new to using stencils but will have to try this technique.
Deborah Burse says
Love white on white and the pop of the raised red Joyful die makes the card beautiful
susan sonnier says
Love the simplicity of this, so gorgeous
Brenda McBride says
Absolutely love this card!! Thank you for sharing.
LiLi says
I love EVERYTHING about this card! Everything!
Victoria Lynch says
Gorgeous card! I love how the red word just pops off the white page!
Cynthia Cole says
Lovely CAS holiday card!
Betty McDougal says
Beautifully simple.
Catherine Mitchell says
LOVE your designs, Cathy! Thanks for the video explaining the dry emboss; can’t wait to try it!
Mary Holshouser says
The red glitter on the JOY really makes
it pop off the white-on-white.
Beautiful card. thanks for sharing
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rettarae45 says
I really love this card! So simple and elegant! Thanks for the new (to me) technique, as well!
Stephanie S. says
So pretty and creative!
Kim Salito says
Love your card.
Judy Inukai says
Beautiful card. I always forget about embossing with a stencil. Thanks for the great video and inspiraiton.
Louanne Collins says
Love the crisp, white look of this card – great design!
Steffi H. says
I just love your CAS style card with the glittery touch.
Patty A Eifert says
Beautiful card!! That red sentiment just jumps right out at you!!
Kathy says
Thanks for sharing! I learned something new today!
Tami B says
Pretty card and your Clean Lines stamp set is my favorite of the release.
Laurie Kirk says
Love your clean and simple card that still gives a joyful holiday feel.
Linda Mazzola says
Your cards are so simple yet beautiful. Love the shadow word dies.
Patti Bailey says
Cathy this is just such a simple and elegant card!
Carol S says
Simple but elegant
Bonnie Johnson says
Had not thought of using stencils for dry embossing, thanks for the inspiration.
Linnea Sundstrom says
I was just doing this with snowflake die-cuts. LUV yours with the flash of color!
Lauryne Cunningham says
Love the CAS look of your card!
candyraeT says
Love the simplicity of this card..so pretty!
Annette Stafford says
Thanks for the great idea to expand the use of my stencils. I like the soft background you created.
Queen Mary says
Love that you worked in an old die set, it’s always great to be able to mix old supplies with new ones! Love the monochromatic look too!
Karen Hale says
WOW, another new technique learned today. Embossing with my stencils is amazing and what a gorgeous backdrop for your holiday card. Love the pop of color with the red glitter paper. Thanks, Cathy.
Denise Fonda says
Love the simplicity of this beautiful card!
Pam B says
Beautiful! i love the simplicity!
Denise Ward says
What a great card!! Love the clean lines and the fun effect achieved with the snowflakes!
tina says
I love these cards, the way you did the joyful just looks so elegant
Nancee Purdum says
What a pretty card! Thanks for sharing the dry embossing with a stencil. I am certainly going to give this a try! What a great release from Simon Says Stamp!
Kathy Dippner says
Beautiful card! A fabulous new way for me to use my stencils. Thanks for sharing.
Suzanne Thornton says
Beautiful card showing less is more. I love the glitter “Joyful”
Sue Smith says
Cathy, your Clean and Simple card is fabulous. I usually make around 40 cards to send during the holiday season and so I am definitely going to ‘borrow’ your design for my cards this year. Beautiful card. TFS
Holly Paplow says
I love the white snow flakes on white. I also like the red glitter on the joyful. Beautiful card!
Gayle Luker says
Cathy, Thank you for sharing this wonderful technique! I love the tone on tone look!
Rachel says
Love the simple beauty of this card!
Anneleise Hampson says
Love this CAS card, especially the sparkly red on white.
Sophia says
I love pop of sparkly red – beautiful! I will try this technique, so thank you 🙂
Denise Bryant says
Beautiful card! Love the snowflakes and the sentiment! Just the pop of red on your white card is such a pretty effect!
judy kilgore says
Such a clean, elegant card. Love the tone on tone look!!!
Connie Hollenbeck says
Great card with a pop of red. I need to try this tone on tone look.
JenBrenza says
I love ALL your cards and products you produce. You are at the top of my favorites to watch. Such a simplistic card to mass produce. LOVE it.
Beth Williams says
Your card is so beautiful. The peaceful simplicity soothes my senses. You’re a blessing to us all.
Kathy J in Ellicott City says
WOW! Beautiful card!
Melanie Allen says
Love it! I already purchased the joyful die so I’m going to give your card design a try!
Chris says
Love this beautiful card!
Tonia says
I had no idea what to do for my Christmas cards this year, other than I wanted to use snowflakes. This is just the inspiration I needed. It absolutely beautiful. Very classy!
Thank you!
Carla Hundley says
Oh looks gorgeous and
love the stencil embossing
technique.
Carla from Utah
Noreen Kirk says
Love the white on white. I think it looks elegant. Thank you for sharing.
Patt H. says
Very pretty!! I love the colors & the clean simplicity of this one!!
Cindy Holmes says
Love how everything is white for the card and then you have the word Joyful done in red glitter cardstock!
Laurie Brown says
Beautiful card!! I too love that white on white look! Thanks for sharing Cathy!!!
Anne Mitchell says
What a lovely elegant card! I love the SSS fonts
Darlene De Sario says
Gorgeous card! Will be doing this for sure, amazing results yet simple design.
Mirella Rogan says
Beautiful CAS design, I love the pop of red against the white!
Nandini Karmarkar says
Beautiful card. Love the combination of dry embossing and die cuts. Looks really elegant.
Charlotte Thornsbury says
Elegant simplicity. Love the ideas.
Kelsey Thomas says
I love the simple design of this card. So pretty. 🙂
Isabelle says
I love your card ! The stencils are really a great product. They give so many possibilities to play with and their price is very affordable.
Cathy Morris says
I love this clean & simple card particularly with the “joyful” sentiment! This will be part of the cards i make this year for Christmas! Thanks for the inspiration!
Laraine R says
Gorgeous card! I always forget to emboss the stencils! Love the white on white with a pop of color!
Stacey Kowbel says
Gorgeous card! I love the dry embossing!
Kathy McCluskey says
Cathy, your card is just so lovely and festive! I really love the white on white with that pop of red….so simple and yet so eye-catching!!
Barbara Lambe says
I love the white on white background!
S Jameson says
So pretty. I love the elegant simplicity of this card.
Marisela Delgado says
so beautiful.
SANDRA MEIER says
Really elegant looking creation.
Barbara Lambe says
I like your white on white background. You are always inspiring.
Heidi Rees says
Beautiful card Cathy! So simple and elegant and festive! I love making Christmas cards! It’s so fun to send some Christmas cheer!
LaRae Prentice says
Beautiful use of stencils.
Vicki Kroll says
The snowflake stencil creates a beautiful background for your card and I love the “Joyful” in red. It really pops.
Kitty Tatman says
SSS never disappoints! Thanks for the lovely inspiration.
Jen Petersen says
I am so glad I watched your video! I had no idea you could use a stencil to dry emboss. Loved your beautiful card with the white on white! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with us.
Juel says
So very simple and lovely!
Dixie Cochran says
Oh, my! This is the best! I love the white on white. Fabulous!
Robin Buchholz says
What an elegant card! I love the pop of red against the detailed white background. Thanks for the inspiration.
carlajinAR says
so classic Cathy! Love it!
Dawn Wallbank says
Love this card it’s just beautiful. Love this technique !!!
Kathy B says
I love, love this card! I am a fan of CAS and your card is amazing!!
Heather Mills says
Simple and beautiful!! LOVE the red sparkle sentiment!
Heather B says
Gorgeous card. TFS
Tammy Hanson says
Love,love love the color scheme and simple elegance of this card.
Sabrina Radican says
Very beautiful card!!!
DENISE BURKS says
Thanks for the great tips.
Deb Lepak says
I love your beautiful , clean Joyful die! I’m waiting for it to be back in stock. I also enjoy watching your process. Your careful and thoughtful movements give a lovely result!;)