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Paint inside the lines! A simple technique to make it easier.

June 27, 2020

Paint inside the lines! A simple technique to make it easier.

It’s Day 1 of a blog hop for the brand new Sending Happiness release from Simon Says Stamp. Today, I’m sharing a few cards featuring my brand new Happy Days stamps and coordinating dies and sharing an easy tip for keeping your painting contained inside the lines.

Using clear embossing powder on a stamped image creates a nice little ledge to contain your color.

I am not the world’s most accomplished crafter with a brush in hand, so this technique helps me to say inside the lines.

Here is a video showing you how I created the cards:

Thanks so much for watching and stopping by. Now, onto more hop fun!

BLOG HOP SPECIAL: If you shop during the Send Happiness blog hop, you can get a free pin while supplies last! Just use the codes above for the pin you’d like when you check out!

BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY: Simon Says Stamp is giving away one $25 gift certificate at every stop along the hop. Leave a comment on each blog to increase your chance of winning. Winners will be announced on the Simon blog on Wednesday, July 1.

BLOG HOP LINE UP: Here are today’s participants. SO much crafty goodness to check out!

Simon Says Stamp Blog

Kristina Werner

Cathy Zielske—you are here!

Nina-Marie Trapani

Nichol Spohr

Yana Smakula

Amy Rysavy

Lisa Addesa

Heather Ruwe

Suzy Plantamura

Bibi Cameron

Barb Engler

Cheiron Brandon

Lea Lawson

Ashlea Cornell

 

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  1. Patricia Wilson says

    June 27, 2020 at 7:17 am

    Great tips and glad you went over the dry embossing again as tried to do it the other day and couldn’t get it to work. Duh, me!

    Reply
  2. Lauryne Cunningham says

    June 27, 2020 at 7:23 am

    Awesome cards and color choices! I love the CAS look along with the subtle dry embossed backgrounds!

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  3. sabinevdk says

    June 27, 2020 at 7:35 am

    Great cards! I always love brighter colors!

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  4. Beth Goldstein says

    June 27, 2020 at 7:39 am

    Another great card. I love the embossed look and keep forgetting to do that. I love the stamp/die set you used. Great for so many occasions.

    Reply
  5. Miesje Flach says

    June 27, 2020 at 7:40 am

    Wonderful tip – and great cards. Can’t wait to get my goodies, I already ordered so waiting for ship notice!

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  6. Susan Richter says

    June 27, 2020 at 7:45 am

    This is awesome! I definitely need to get me one of those waffle flower media mats! I’m adding it to my wish list now!

    Reply
  7. Wanda S Radler says

    June 27, 2020 at 8:00 am

    Great cards – I love the new stamps and dies that you created!

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  8. Bernadette says

    June 27, 2020 at 8:01 am

    Thanks for the tip. Will definitely use this for these great stamps!

    Reply
  9. Laura Budke says

    June 27, 2020 at 8:03 am

    I’m always amazed at the creative minds behind these products. Cathy, you do not disappoint us!

    Reply
  10. Sabrina Radican says

    June 27, 2020 at 8:09 am

    GREAT CARDS!!

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  11. NatQuebec says

    June 27, 2020 at 8:12 am

    Lovely cards , thanks for the tips.

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  12. Christine Miller says

    June 27, 2020 at 8:14 am

    As always, it’s fun to join you when you craft. Your cards are such fun, and that’s the ONLY way I watercolor. Kind of like bowling with those little rails. Take care, Cathy!

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  13. Carol Wehner says

    June 27, 2020 at 8:21 am

    No one rocks a rainbow palette like you, Cathy! Great cards and I love your new set of designs! Thanks for sharing your wonderful and funny video, too.

    Reply
  14. Kimberly Cole says

    June 27, 2020 at 8:24 am

    So beautiful, i love your designs and ur videos!

    Reply
  15. Sherri Little says

    June 27, 2020 at 8:24 am

    Love the embossed texture behind the simple card designs.

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  16. Penny Klie says

    June 27, 2020 at 8:34 am

    Great cheerful cards… I love your designs!

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  17. Barbara Martin says

    June 27, 2020 at 8:40 am

    Cathy, your videos are awesome. I’ve learned so much! Your designs are out of this world, and I can’t wait to order from this release!

    Reply
  18. Linda M. says

    June 27, 2020 at 8:49 am

    Love your CAS designs! Putting this stamp set on my wishlist!

    Reply
  19. Jody V says

    June 27, 2020 at 8:50 am

    Great cards. Love your videos. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  20. Jeanne Beam says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:03 am

    Such a great release! Love your designs.
    Thanks for sharing…

    Reply
  21. Toni Kwaiser says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:06 am

    You knocked it out of the park with this release! I love these chunky words!

    Reply
  22. M says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:11 am

    CAS perfection! I Love how the rainbow lettering just POPS from the cards!

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  23. BeverlyBL says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:16 am

    Very cool. I love your chunky letters. Hope I get one before they are all sold out.

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  24. Brandy J says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:22 am

    Love the trick for painting in the lines and I think I’ll be dry embossing some stencils this weekend 🙂

    Reply
  25. Pam Boedeker says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:25 am

    I love all the color with the black background. Classy!

    Reply
  26. Judy Grinnell says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:35 am

    Thank you Cathy! I love your colorful and clean designs. So fun to work with.

    Reply
  27. Tami B says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:36 am

    I LOVE your designs! Heat embossing was what drew me into stamping (30 yrs. ago!-holy cow, I would have been better not figuring that fact out.)

    Reply
  28. Lara Read says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:39 am

    Simply amazing!! Thank you for sharing your creative mind!

    Reply
  29. Chia Yuan Hou says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:40 am

    Beautiful cards! Love the techniques you used.

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  30. Carol Dubois says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:47 am

    Always love your techniques and products. Thank you.

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  31. Allene Frederick says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:49 am

    Love learning from Cathy! I can’t wait to get me HAPPY die so I can try this out!

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  32. Monica Linerode says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:56 am

    Thanks for sharing the beautiful cards.

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  33. Titus Debbie says

    June 27, 2020 at 10:01 am

    Love this tip for watercolor! Thanks.

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  34. Christine says

    June 27, 2020 at 10:04 am

    What great products. I love the clean look of the word ‘happy’.

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  35. Eileen says

    June 27, 2020 at 10:06 am

    Heat embossing before coloring/painting is my go to technique! I do love your clean and simple cards as well as your new stamps and dies for the release! I need to get my hands one these soon!!

    Reply
  36. Rose Johnson says

    June 27, 2020 at 10:14 am

    Thank you for all your tip videos and appreciate your designs as well!

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  37. Jana Yeager says

    June 27, 2020 at 10:22 am

    Love what you did with the chunky letters. I love these! Thanks.

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  38. Candice Cleveland says

    June 27, 2020 at 10:28 am

    Embossing with stencils – that blew my mind! I can’t wait to try it! Your cards are beautiful!

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  39. Lisa Byers says

    June 27, 2020 at 10:39 am

    I love that embossing tip and found it to be an important one. It’s so much easier. Great card!!

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  40. Paula Haller says

    June 27, 2020 at 10:49 am

    Great tip! Love the clean, colorful cards with the embossed panels.

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  41. Joy Meadows says

    June 27, 2020 at 11:08 am

    Love this video and your cards are beautifully done, Cathy! So simple, but so striking.

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  42. Cheryl H says

    June 27, 2020 at 11:13 am

    Love this stamp set and your cards…simple, yet beautiful!

    Reply
  43. Karen Erickson says

    June 27, 2020 at 11:15 am

    Love the colors and great tips

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  44. Ana Korban says

    June 27, 2020 at 11:16 am

    Your videos always make me laugh. Pretty CAS card!!

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  45. Maureen Reiss says

    June 27, 2020 at 11:17 am

    Fantastic cards Cathy!!!! I love all the new CZ Design products you created, keep them coming!!!

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  46. Tracy Timm says

    June 27, 2020 at 11:28 am

    Beautiful! Love the watercolor look of the letters 🙂

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  47. Carol says

    June 27, 2020 at 11:39 am

    Beautiful cards thank you for sharing them.

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  48. Barbara Chmura says

    June 27, 2020 at 11:47 am

    Great job with the watercoloring!! I love the graphic lettering and rainbow colors-so bright-so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your beautiful designs with all of us!

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  49. Mary says

    June 27, 2020 at 12:03 pm

    Cathy, several great techniques and tips in this video, and great “simple” cards for summer card making ! Thank you so much! Excellent release!

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  50. sharon gullikson says

    June 27, 2020 at 12:14 pm

    I like how you paired it with green. That is a gorgeous green.

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  51. Kathy b says

    June 27, 2020 at 12:21 pm

    Love the bright colors

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  52. Bethany Stover says

    June 27, 2020 at 12:26 pm

    I love all the new CZ design products! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  53. Cyndi Morris says

    June 27, 2020 at 12:35 pm

    I so love these clean, beautiful cards. This is such a fantastic release and your Happy Days stamps and dies are definitely at the top of my wish list.

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  54. Merrill P says

    June 27, 2020 at 12:44 pm

    What a great idea to stay in the lines; I really should get a heat embosser

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  55. Phyllis Freese says

    June 27, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    I love this new stamp & die set you created, especially the chunky lettering which is perfect for painting or paper piecing. There are so many possibilities with these products.

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  56. Mirella Rogan says

    June 27, 2020 at 12:51 pm

    These are so fun, I love these new dies – they’re really versatile!

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  57. Lori Lehnen says

    June 27, 2020 at 12:53 pm

    Elegant cards, the Black and White really makes the Love you card pop!

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  58. Nancy Roth says

    June 27, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    Love your designs and your cards. Simplicity but bold.

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  59. Tiesha McKinney says

    June 27, 2020 at 12:57 pm

    Great cards! I didn’t think about coloring this way! Can’t wait to try this technique. Great cards! Nice, simple, clean, and bright! Love it!

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  60. Sue Rosa says

    June 27, 2020 at 1:03 pm

    Great cards! Love the bright colors.

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  61. Sunshine HoneyBee says

    June 27, 2020 at 1:04 pm

    Luv how the chunky dies r used and how wonderful they look.
    Melissa
    “Sunshine HoneyBee”

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  62. Bonnie E says

    June 27, 2020 at 1:06 pm

    Great fun, and bright cards!

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  63. c clabaugh says

    June 27, 2020 at 1:13 pm

    Very pretty and easy to make. (I love that.)

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  64. Pat says

    June 27, 2020 at 1:26 pm

    Lovin’ all the beautiful colors!

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  65. Pat says

    June 27, 2020 at 1:28 pm

    Really love the colors you used for the lettering!

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  66. Nandini Karmarkar says

    June 27, 2020 at 1:29 pm

    I absolutely love the new sentiments. They are so clean and beautiful.

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  67. Lindar C says

    June 27, 2020 at 1:39 pm

    I started using a lint roller about 2 years ago, it’s great for cleaning up glitter or embossing powder on my work surface (and my cat appreciates me not using the vacuum) Very nice release.

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  68. Karen Walker says

    June 27, 2020 at 1:43 pm

    Two absolutely perfect CAS cards; love them!

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  69. Janet Durbin says

    June 27, 2020 at 1:44 pm

    I love the bright, happy look of your cards!

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  70. Katherine DeLozier says

    June 27, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    Loved your video and ideas.

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  71. Juanita Richardson says

    June 27, 2020 at 1:53 pm

    Great use of stencils. I appreciate any ideas that stretch the use of my existing tools.

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  72. Barbara-Jean says

    June 27, 2020 at 1:53 pm

    Your cards are so vibrant and cheery! Thanks for the coloring tips!

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  73. Barbara Walborn says

    June 27, 2020 at 1:58 pm

    Simple and colorful. Love your cards!

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  74. BECCA YAHRLING says

    June 27, 2020 at 1:58 pm

    Such fun cards! Love how you colored the sentiments.

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  75. Lynn Conlon says

    June 27, 2020 at 2:15 pm

    Love these cards. I always like using pattern paper on my cards. This is a rather
    simple way to get a really bright and happy card. Thanks for sharing.

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  76. DebbieC says

    June 27, 2020 at 2:19 pm

    Very nice card. Great stamp set and great tips for ink edge in your video.

    Reply
  77. Zlatka K says

    June 27, 2020 at 2:22 pm

    I love the clean design of these cards! They are just perfect!

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  78. Mary Kay Ross says

    June 27, 2020 at 2:33 pm

    Love your new designs!!! I’ve already placed my order!!!

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  79. Debby Green says

    June 27, 2020 at 2:39 pm

    Great cards! Always love your clean and simple designs.

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  80. Cindy Holmes says

    June 27, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    Crazy cute cards! I love how you embossed the black lined part of the letters in a clear gloss. Gorgeous!

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  81. Casey Thrush says

    June 27, 2020 at 2:47 pm

    Love the simplicity!!! Love the embossing with stencils trick too!!

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  82. Holly Lau says

    June 27, 2020 at 2:48 pm

    Beautiful cards!!! Love your stamp and the designs! Sold out tho, have to wait until next round. 🙁

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  83. Christy Malone says

    June 27, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    These are great. I love the dry embossing.

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  84. Judy Inukai says

    June 27, 2020 at 2:50 pm

    Wonderful cards. They are so bright and cheerful. Thanks for the great video and inspiration. Can’t wait until I get my orders.

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  85. Karen Hale says

    June 27, 2020 at 3:12 pm

    Cheerful cards, lots of bright colors. Thanks for the great embossing tips and sharing your inspiration.

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  86. Margarita Navarro-Rivera says

    June 27, 2020 at 3:12 pm

    Beautiful card, Cathy! I love that stamp set!

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  87. Laurie says

    June 27, 2020 at 3:16 pm

    Love your card!! You are one of my favorite designers. I love your clean and simple style. Your stamps and dies are always so cute!!

    Reply
  88. Nicole Bell says

    June 27, 2020 at 3:27 pm

    Love this stamp set and these clean and simple cards are gorgeous 🌼

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  89. Melissa says

    June 27, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    Always love your designs. I like a clean and simple card.

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  90. Joy Brimingham says

    June 27, 2020 at 3:52 pm

    Great cards Cathy! I love your cas card designs and your videos always make me feel like “I can do that!” Thanks for sharing great card designs and tips!

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  91. Cheryl Stauffer says

    June 27, 2020 at 3:52 pm

    Can’t wait to get my order and play with your new, wonderful creations. As always, Cathy, I enjoy your tips and creativity! Thanks.

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  92. Tammy says

    June 27, 2020 at 4:14 pm

    Thanks for the tip. I’ll have to try that. Love your cards.

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  93. Retta Lutte says

    June 27, 2020 at 4:15 pm

    Love how you jazzed up the simple sentiments with dry embossing. Thank you for sharing!

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  94. Lisa Achilles says

    June 27, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    I love the new set you created. It is in my cart. Can’t wait to make some happy cards.

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  95. Mel H says

    June 27, 2020 at 4:36 pm

    I love this tip. As I get older and my hand is not as steady as it used to be, this is a great help!

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  96. Jade says

    June 27, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    Very nice cards! I love the rainbow colors. Thank you.

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  97. Michelle Hackett says

    June 27, 2020 at 4:44 pm

    Cathy I always love to see what you’ve designed for the new releases, and this one makes me very HAPPY!!

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  98. Renee Drew says

    June 27, 2020 at 4:49 pm

    Your cards are so amazing, Cathy! I love those bold letters, and your bright paintings!

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  99. Cindy Aguirre says

    June 27, 2020 at 4:56 pm

    Cute cards! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  100. Kim Clark says

    June 27, 2020 at 5:00 pm

    Oh, I like this! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  101. Luci says

    June 27, 2020 at 5:22 pm

    Enjoyable video with inspiring techniques

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  102. Kristine Boydstun says

    June 27, 2020 at 5:23 pm

    Clean and simple! Love these cards!

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  103. Luci says

    June 27, 2020 at 5:23 pm

    Enjoyable video with inspiring techniques. Thank you

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  104. Beth says

    June 27, 2020 at 5:31 pm

    Nice, colorful CAS cards! Liked the use of stencils for dry embossing.

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  105. Liz says

    June 27, 2020 at 5:37 pm

    I love the cards you made. Thanks for sharing the great tip to keep the color in the lines.

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  106. Amy Cooley says

    June 27, 2020 at 5:59 pm

    Love these card! Clean, simple and colorful…all my favorites!

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  107. Lyn Finley says

    June 27, 2020 at 6:07 pm

    very nice

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  108. Jeanne Jenner says

    June 27, 2020 at 6:14 pm

    Love your card ideas and stamp designs.

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  109. Jean Bronk says

    June 27, 2020 at 6:15 pm

    Cathy, great suggestion for keeping the mucky muck off the embossing mat. I hadn’t thought of a link roller! Will have to try that with my cutting plate that has fine residue from cutting black card stock.

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  110. Mitzi says

    June 27, 2020 at 6:24 pm

    I love cheery, colorful cards like yours. I have never embossed with a stencil so I will be giving that a try.

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  111. Lindarub says

    June 27, 2020 at 6:33 pm

    Love your card!

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  112. Vivian says

    June 27, 2020 at 6:40 pm

    As always, love your clean and simple (but elegant) cards.

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  113. Leanne in Cali says

    June 27, 2020 at 6:41 pm

    These cards are so great! Thanks for sharing your awesome video!!

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  114. Diane Hillstrom says

    June 27, 2020 at 8:01 pm

    Love your tips and techniques!

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  115. Toni K. says

    June 27, 2020 at 8:05 pm

    I love your Chunky dies from this release.

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  116. Keri C says

    June 27, 2020 at 8:10 pm

    You’re my favorite video maker! I love how you share design theory in plain language. Please keep sharing! So excited to play with these new products.

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  117. Angie says

    June 27, 2020 at 8:11 pm

    Sweet beautiful cards, love how colorful and happy they are!

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  118. Gayle says

    June 27, 2020 at 8:12 pm

    Love that embossing trick, I just got a water pen and can’t wait to use it!

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  119. Andre M. says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:27 pm

    CAS perfection on these bright happy cards.

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  120. Marisela Delgado says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:29 pm

    So beautiful!

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  121. Kim smart says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:53 pm

    Love the simple and colorful designs of your cards. Thanks for the tips too!

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  122. Jenny B says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:57 pm

    Those cards are so fun!!!!! Very nice and bright.

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  123. Lisa w says

    June 27, 2020 at 10:09 pm

    Love love love your designs. You never disappoint.

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  124. Giselle says

    June 27, 2020 at 10:13 pm

    I am not the best at colouring so I really appreciate your tips! I love how clean your cards are!

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  125. Cheriese H says

    June 27, 2020 at 10:26 pm

    great cards! so bold and so fun!

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  126. Julie Wexler says

    June 27, 2020 at 10:53 pm

    Cathy- love your cards, and especially your designs (stamp set, stencils, etc) for this release. The clean crisp lines with the periodic whimsical tilt of a letter are just perfect for sending a bit of happiness.

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  127. Valerie Hayden says

    June 27, 2020 at 11:07 pm

    Cute cards and good for the guys as well as the girls, always a plus!

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  128. Dorothy A says

    June 27, 2020 at 11:49 pm

    Great cards. I really like the boldness and simplicity (though still takes much skill) of them.

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  129. Annalisa says

    June 28, 2020 at 12:45 am

    I always enjoy watching you play with your own products. There’s something so fun about seeing you work with things that are so specifically within your style. Actually, that’s something else I enjoy about you: you have such a clear style, and your cards always reflect that. I’m still kind of wandering through figuring out what my style is, and I worry about getting boring; it’s very encouraging seeing how you find all your variation within your look. I learn so much from you, and I really appreciate your videos and work!

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  130. Denise Bryant says

    June 28, 2020 at 12:49 am

    Pretty colors on your cards! Love these awesome sentiment stamps and dies!

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  131. KELLY Hunsaker says

    June 28, 2020 at 2:05 am

    I love this new release. Your stamps and dies are so versatile!

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  132. Gab says

    June 28, 2020 at 2:28 am

    These are so fun – love the rainbow look

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  133. Shawn Wenrich says

    June 28, 2020 at 3:09 am

    Enjoyed the video as always and your products in this release are amazing!

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  134. Sally Sherfield says

    June 28, 2020 at 3:41 am

    Fabulous cards, love the bright rainbow coloured letters!

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  135. Helen F says

    June 28, 2020 at 4:32 am

    Super bright, happy cards, Cathy! I love these wonderful stamp and die words!!! Thanks so much for sharing and for the great video!

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  136. Daniela Polidoro says

    June 28, 2020 at 4:42 am

    I love your style and your colors.

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  137. Kathryn T says

    June 28, 2020 at 5:41 am

    Cute cards thanks for the tips you share

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  138. Debbie P says

    June 28, 2020 at 6:14 am

    Great cards.love the new release.

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  139. Edith D says

    June 28, 2020 at 6:15 am

    Cathy! I just love your style! Fun, colorful and beautiful! I am hooked! And am so excited to have subscribed to your YouTube channel! Thank you for all the great tips!

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  140. Tina Anderson says

    June 28, 2020 at 6:20 am

    Love the new Happy Days stamp and die combo!

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  141. Laura Budke says

    June 28, 2020 at 7:03 am

    Love the neon green card…so happy to have this new release!

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  142. Tamala Priebe says

    June 28, 2020 at 7:09 am

    Sweet and simple, love it!! This is another wonderful release.

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  143. Susie Sonnier says

    June 28, 2020 at 7:10 am

    What a fun release….so many ideas

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  144. Maureen says

    June 28, 2020 at 7:40 am

    Great clean & simple cards. I need to use this technique

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  145. Kathy J in Ellicott City says

    June 28, 2020 at 7:59 am

    What a fabulous card!

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  146. Yvette Novak says

    June 28, 2020 at 8:35 am

    Cathy,
    Your cards are beautiful, with incredible colored detail!

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  147. Scraporcraft says

    June 28, 2020 at 8:41 am

    Nice tip for easy coloring.

    Reply
  148. Debbie Scassera says

    June 28, 2020 at 8:51 am

    Great stamp set! I love the cards and this release.

    Reply
  149. Lindsey F-NY says

    June 28, 2020 at 9:11 am

    What! I can paint within the lines! Wow. So many tips you have given in this video. I didn’t know about half of the products you used. Love blog hops because I learn so much. Your stamp set is great. I am definitely doing this watercolor card.

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  150. Megan Niergarth says

    June 28, 2020 at 9:15 am

    My embossing mat is covered with loads of mucky muck! Thanks for the tip!

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  151. Mary Holshouser says

    June 28, 2020 at 10:05 am

    Clean and simple cards – the
    best kind. thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  152. Kathleen Dippner says

    June 28, 2020 at 11:15 am

    Beautiful sentiment set and cards!

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  153. Nana Griffin says

    June 28, 2020 at 11:20 am

    Lovely cards and a great tip about using the embossing.

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  154. Stacey Kowbel says

    June 28, 2020 at 11:31 am

    Fantastic cards! I love the happy and thank you sentiments! Wonderful CAS designs with them.

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  155. Kathy Thisted says

    June 28, 2020 at 11:40 am

    thanks for the fun cards and great tips!

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  156. Kelly B says

    June 28, 2020 at 12:37 pm

    Love, Love, Love these cards!

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  157. KARALEI EVANS says

    June 28, 2020 at 12:43 pm

    Love the bright colors! Nice sleek design!

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  158. Patty A Eifert says

    June 28, 2020 at 12:49 pm

    Love them!! I’m loving the dies and stamps you created & definitely to snatch some before they’re all gone!

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  159. RobiW says

    June 28, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    Love these stamps and dies! great tips, too.

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  160. Chandhini says

    June 28, 2020 at 12:58 pm

    Simple yet beautiful cards.

    Reply
  161. Dee Earnshaw says

    June 28, 2020 at 1:00 pm

    love your card samples – thanks for the ideas

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  162. Tammy says

    June 28, 2020 at 1:42 pm

    Love the bright summery colors

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  163. Anneleise Hampson says

    June 28, 2020 at 1:43 pm

    Wow such talent! Lovely!

    Reply
  164. Danyelle Dillon says

    June 28, 2020 at 1:44 pm

    I love your cards! They are simple but great! Love the bright colors! I love that you showed us some simple card examples because some times I want a card but don’t want to spend all day but I want it to still look like a million bucks. So these card examples really fit that for me. Thank so much for sharing!

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  165. Sheri Kempke says

    June 28, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    Awesome cards using awesome stamps and dies you designed! Congrats and thanks for the inspiration.

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  166. Teri S. says

    June 28, 2020 at 3:57 pm

    Love the look of your CAS cards with the watercoloured letters within the black embossed borders. I also really like your Happy stamp set you designed & the HAPPY die is on my list now.

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  167. Debbie McKelvey says

    June 28, 2020 at 4:06 pm

    I love these dies especially the Happy die as it can be used for so many occasions. I also love the bright colors you used to make them pop by embossing and coloring them in.

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  168. Jacqueline Hoggan says

    June 28, 2020 at 4:13 pm

    Love the happy days stamp set – lovely cards

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  169. June Swart says

    June 28, 2020 at 4:39 pm

    Wonderful cards! Love this new release.

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  170. Amy Davis says

    June 28, 2020 at 4:53 pm

    That’s a great tip. I’m still learning watercolor so that will definitely help. Love the cards.

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  171. Peg Frushour says

    June 28, 2020 at 5:15 pm

    This release is wonderful! Thank you for the tips on embossing and painting inside the lines!

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  172. Jessica Monte says

    June 28, 2020 at 5:32 pm

    Your xards are so cheery and happy. Love them

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  173. Denise M Freeman says

    June 28, 2020 at 6:26 pm

    Simply Plain and Simple Pretty!! Thanks, Denise

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  174. Cherry Robinson says

    June 28, 2020 at 6:34 pm

    Love your cards Cathy! They make me feel so happy. This is an excellent technique to have in my toolbox of techniques! Thanks for the inspiration and tutorial! 💗💗💗

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  175. Tammy Hanson says

    June 28, 2020 at 7:11 pm

    Love the beautifully simple greetings.

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  176. Miriam Prantner says

    June 28, 2020 at 8:46 pm

    I really love these sentiments with the open spaces and your CAS cards!

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  177. Annette Gordon says

    June 28, 2020 at 9:04 pm

    Cathy your cards are amazing, and you designed such amazing products! SSS is lucky to have you. It is why so many of us keep buying SSS releases!

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  178. Dawn Tooley says

    June 28, 2020 at 9:36 pm

    Thanks Cathy for sharing your hints this cute card! I love this simple but beautiful card!

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  179. Jean Marmo says

    June 28, 2020 at 10:06 pm

    Stunning card! This hop is filled with inspiration!

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  180. Carol E. Wortman says

    June 28, 2020 at 11:13 pm

    This is the best kind of ca4d…. beautiful, easy, colorful, a statement, and cheerful! Really love this. The embossing is such an easy yet fabulous technique! Great release!

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  181. Laurie King says

    June 29, 2020 at 12:19 am

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for your designs!! I LOVE ‘em!

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  182. Mrs Velichka Zheleva says

    June 29, 2020 at 1:38 am

    Great cards, thank you for the tutorial 🙂

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  183. Jenny N says

    June 29, 2020 at 4:19 am

    Enjoyed your video process, a fantastic card!

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  184. Jennifer Rasnick says

    June 29, 2020 at 6:29 am

    Fantastic cards! Love the clean and simple design and colors!

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  185. gail says

    June 29, 2020 at 10:34 am

    You are correct, die cut first. I also have made oops mistakes and ruined a project.

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  186. gayle says

    June 29, 2020 at 10:34 am

    I appreciate the bold bright colors against the subtle white backgrounds.

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  187. Liz Eagles says

    June 29, 2020 at 11:06 am

    Thanks for the great ideas! Love these products and your designs!

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  188. Jill A Figley says

    June 29, 2020 at 11:43 am

    What cute little cards. I love how much color they have in them. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

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  189. Giselaine Ellison says

    June 29, 2020 at 11:50 am

    Love your cards and video Cathy. Great release!

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  190. Melanie Barrett says

    June 29, 2020 at 11:59 am

    I just love the Happy Days stamp and die sets! I love what you did with them as well!

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  191. Subhashini S says

    June 29, 2020 at 1:11 pm

    Yes, heat embossing does the trick well!

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  192. Mary-Anne V says

    June 29, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    Fabulous cards…I really like you set because you can totally customize the colours on the sentiment.

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  193. Vicki K says

    June 29, 2020 at 1:19 pm

    What a fun and colorful way to get your message out. Love the bold lettering and embossing tip.

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  194. Larissa Heskett says

    June 29, 2020 at 3:10 pm

    LOVE these!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing!!

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  195. Jan says

    June 29, 2020 at 4:00 pm

    Great tips and great cards! Thanks for the video.

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  196. Heather Jacobs says

    June 29, 2020 at 5:26 pm

    Great tip to make it so easy to color!! Love the cards!

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  197. Lora L Bowman says

    June 29, 2020 at 7:36 pm

    Love how the sentiment is set apart on the white cards, background cardstock pull it all together and makes it stand out even more😃

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  198. Anne McColley says

    June 29, 2020 at 9:59 pm

    Love your new chunky dies and what you created for this release! And as always – love, love, love your videos. 🙂

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  199. Manda M says

    June 30, 2020 at 5:12 am

    This set is my favourite in the release. Thanks for the video, I would never have thought of the embossing to keep the colours in place.

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  200. Sara Richardson says

    June 30, 2020 at 7:19 am

    Love your cards!

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  201. Brenda says

    June 30, 2020 at 5:10 pm

    Love this stamp set! Thanks for designing it – can’t wait to get it and create with it.

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  202. Connie Johnson says

    June 30, 2020 at 6:54 pm

    Hi Cathy 🙂 I love these bright, vivid, dynamic cards!!! Thanks for inspiring me 🙂

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  203. tina z says

    July 1, 2020 at 2:45 am

    I love your CAS.

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  204. Kim Stewart says

    July 5, 2020 at 1:16 pm

    How fun are these!

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