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Let’s Connect! Emboss resist is tried and true for a good reason… (it works!)

Let’s Connect! Emboss resist is tried and true for a good reason… (it works!)

Today two fun things are happening: a) there’s a blog hop to celebrate the new Let’s Connect release from Simon Says Stamp and b) I’m sharing a simple card project that features a classic technique that I use time and again, why? Because friends, it works.

I am not about reinventing the wheel. I’d rather just take it out for a spin and know it works. You feel that? Let’s start with my video tutorial, shall we?

Now, let’s jump into some blog hop goodness!

BLOG HOP SPECIAL: If you shop during the Let’s Connect blog hop, you can get a free Gina K. Designs dot runner (my favorite!) while supplies last! Just use the code above ( GLUE ) 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, August 12.

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

Simon Says Stamp Blog   

Jennifer McGuire

Cathy Zielske—you are here!

Nina-Marie Trapani

Nichol Spohr

Yana Smakula

Amy Rysavy

Lisa Addesa

Heather Ruwe

Kathy Racoosin

Suzy Plantamura

Sidnie Des Jardins

Bibi Cameron

Barb Engler

Cheiron Brandon

Lea Lawson

 

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    • Kim U says

      Such a pretty card-there is so much to like in this new release! Thanks for the GREAT reminder not to reinvent the wheel-that’s when I get stuck and non-productive!

  6. Autumn Bell says

    Cathy, gorgeous card! My go-to technique is background stamps for quick and easy cards. I love your ‘New stamp, Now what’ series. Thanks for being amazing!

  7. Susan Richter says

    I will have to check out un-du. I use goo-gone and you’re right – it is a little smelly. It works but when it’s time to refill I might check this out instead!

  8. Christine Miller says

    Good morning, Cathy! So glad I had a chance to view your video before this morning’s on line teacher inservice. Love your softly inked card, and I keep adding to my wishlist!

  11. Lynn Hill says

    I love the Waffle Flower clear dots. I am definitely going to put some in my cart! Thanks for sharing your love of emboss resist. I love this technique. I always learn something new when I watch your videos. Thanks.

  12. Elizabeth Petersen says

    I love your emboss resist. The background stamp you used is perfect for your technique. Great card!

  14. Anna says

    Love your emboss resist technique. It works so well. Just so happens I came across your You Tube channel. Loved your You Tube, it was live and you actually created a card using a set that you never used previously. Great idea! Thanks so much!

  15. Amy Hathaway says

    Cathy, my wallet screams each time you have a new release. I love all your designs and wish I could buy them all. Love that your crafting philosophy tracks with my own so much. I’m always saying “don’t reinvent the wheel”. Thx

    P.S. I love the new online store. 💜

  17. Nina says

    Beautiful! Now I really do need a SSS gift card -you’ve inspired me to want all.the.things 🙂 I could do this!

  19. Aly Ricke says

    Love the card! Clean and Simple! I also love how you validate that a “tried and true” technique is worth doing over and over again.

  20. Leora Henkin says

    Loved the Let’s Connect Card…and always love watching you make things. Great tips and tricks along the way!

  21. barbara lassiter says

    Loved this background stamp from the beginning and your card is a perfect way to us it! The Distress Ink favorites helped too! Simple design and beautiful…that’s all you need!

  25. Carol Wortman says

    Boy oh boy that’s great advice. I do find that I dont only try to reinvent the wheel, I try to rename it as well… then I’m blocked for ages.. Beautiful card (magnet garage tee hee). A very easy card with really very very lovely results. Okay…noted and thanks!!

  26. Louanne Collins says

    Lovely card – great colors and the background stamp is already on my wishlist! Thanks for the tip on the clear dots!

  27. Judy Ellis Czarnecki says

    I’m with you asking why reinvent the wheel? Good old emboss resist! This is such a cute card and and such a current sentiment!

  30. Flo Swinford says

    I love emboss resist. Lovely card. I didn’t think this stamp set was for me till I saw this card, thanks.

  35. Susan Ott says

    Your Zoom stamp set is my favorite of all the releases! So cute. I love that pretty card, and I really love that background stamp. You are so inspiring.

  37. Patty A Eifert says

    Love your card!! Emboss resist is so easy to create lots of backgrounds quickly and it always looks pretty! Which is good because I really don’t do well with coloring!! Inks, background stamps and stencils are my good friends lol!

  38. Jo Ann says

    What a great reminder that I can use the same technique and style and just change the colors. I needed that reminder! You have re-inspired me!

  39. Betty Hempel says

    Great card Cathy. Soft pale colors are so gorgeous and then big bold lettering, so stunning! These are the type cards that are so perfect for the pass it forward! Thank you for sharing.

  40. Julie Wexler says

    Cathy- I’m so enamored with the designs you create in the CZD line, and this die set along w/ the let’s connect stamps are right up there– so crisp, succinct, and easy to use. Thanks for the reminder that going with what works for us can be a beautiful thing 🙂 . Have a great day and be well.

  41. Toni Kwaiser says

    Love your card! You’re always a joy to watch. You’re a happy spot in my days! 😀

  43. Kim Lundstrom says

    You, my friend are my new favorite person!! I learned so much from your video that I subscribed and turned on notifications. I can’t wait until I have the time to watch everything you’ve put out and get lost exploring your blog! Thanks for being you!!

  46. Patricia Wilson says

    Ink blending you did was amazing! I love this new release from SSS and have already placed my order. I still want more, though.

  47. Mary Kay Ross says

    This is great, Cathy! No matter how many times I have used the embossed resist, they all look so different and beautiful! Your’s is definitely fantastic!

  52. Nan says

    I love this! The resist method looks wonderful with the Distress Inks! I never think to layer my die cuts but I will start doing it now!

  54. Mary Holshouser says

    Love the pastel shading in the background.
    thanks for the video. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

  56. Bunny Dobbie says

    Your blending is gorgeous! I love the pale colours you chose. Beautiful card design also.

  59. Sheri Kempke says

    Great card Cathy, love your text dies, great font and so CS! Love this new release from Simon.

  60. Lara Read says

    Love this Cathy! Thanks so much! I wish i could borrow your creative mind for just a few min 🙂 Congrats on the new release and love the new files on your website as well.

  61. Lisa A says

    I hate to admit, I’ve not tried emboss resist. I love the end product I see, I just don’t think to do it! Need to put it on my to try list. Your card is awesome and I love the sentiment about wifi.

  64. Lori Enochian says

    Thank you for the reminder to use the embossing resist technique! It’s been awhile since I’ve played with that one. Great card!

  65. Pennie Glasser says

    I love your clean and simple designs. And the products you design for SSS are amazing, also.

  66. Barbara says

    I love your clear, down to earth and detailed presentation style…..and your sense of humor! Enjoyed picking up tips and ideas from watching you and also have discovered the rational behind why I do some of the things that I do instinctually….always nice to be validated. Have now signed up for all your social media and am currently anxiously awaiting my SSS shipment of one of your stamp and die sets…..Thank you!

    (Indian food is my go to when left to fend for myself oftentimes as well….. curry and a tearjerker, sounds like the perfect at “night off”)

  67. Cyndi Morris says

    You often inspire me to try new things, and now you’ve inspired me to revisit a technique I’ve always loved but for some reason I haven’t done in a while. Your card turned out beautifully. I love that Spring Flowers Background stamp

  68. Retta Lutte says

    I’m guilty of thinking I have to “top” my last card. Thanks for giving me permission to just have fun! Great card!

  72. Penny Rau says

    I live watching your videos. You make me smile and want to try new things. Thank you.

  73. Kimberly says

    Your videos are so fun and I love the color coordination. I need to get better with coordinating card stock and inks. I think I’m in the beginning stages where I buy inks from one place and card stock from another and enamel dots that match nothing.

  75. Gayle Bartholomew says

    Wonderful card, love the colors you used. Just want to say how much I enjoy your videos. Thanks!

  76. Beth Buss says

    I am with you, Cathy. I really like your simple and elegant cards. After scrapb. and

    cardmaking for years, it is a refreshing thing to not have to overdo it on cards. Thanks so

    much for another pretty card. Love your new “Let’s connect set.”

  80. Kim Jacobs says

    Really beautiful design. Thanks for the inspiration. My wish list just got longer 😁

  84. Diane C says

    I’m really loving all the background stamps and dies in this release. Lovely card!

  91. Cynthia Evanoff says

    Oh, thank you for all of the tool hints…taping the paper on top of the large stamp is the best yet. The cleaning solution will be good for all of my scissors. This is a great card.

  94. Dayle Shimamura says

    You can repeat your techniques anytime you want! Your cards always end up great! Just love your videos… and you!

  96. Judy Inukai says

    Beautiful card. You have encouraged me to use this technique more. I love the background stamps but don’t always have time to do all the coloring. I am really enjoying your videos. Thanks for all the great information and inspiration.

  97. Ummekulsum Kutub says

    Beautiful card. Love the ink blending and the colors used for it. The background stamp is really gorgeous!

  98. Brenda says

    Watching your videos always makes me smile! Thanks for the reminder that sticking to a tried and true design is a good thing!

  101. Sandra Swayze says

    Beautiful card & thank you so much for the tutorial. This is a technique I’ve been wanting to try. Will do it now!

  106. mare williams says

    Cathy, how i adore your Emboss Resist technique video!! The embossed, tinted card top looks gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with us!

  107. Karen says

    Thanks for the videos and blog post! I love how you combine easy techniques with design theory to make easy, yet stunning cards!

  111. Mary Reiner says

    I’m loving your cute card! This stamp set is so fun. And of course I enjoyed your video:)

  112. Monica Linerode says

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful card and like the idea of using all 6” of background stamp & then decide which section to use. Takes the stress from stamping. Didn’t know about un du until now.

  113. Michele W says

    Love your color choices for this card. Thanks for sharing and for reminding us that not every card has to be bigger and better than the last. 🙂

  117. Helen F says

    A beautiful card, Cathy! I love the colours you have used as they showcase this wonderful background stamp perfectly!! Thanks for the inspiration and video! Take care! 🙂

  124. Flo Swinford says

    Love this Let’s Connect stamp and die set now that I see your card. Thanks, Kathy

  128. Laurie Fleuette says

    Thanks for sharing this great card! I love that you created such a beautiful card with just word diecuts.

  129. Teri S. says

    Cathy, I really like the Distress Ink colours you blended together. They are so pretty & soft. I also like the lavender colour used for the sentiment. I’d like to get some large word dies, especially ones with the shadow behind it. I also want to say, I love the way you start out your videos. It’s like you & I are sitting having a conversation. Have you ever participated in a drama group? You’d be great!

  130. Joy Meadows says

    Such a pretty card, Cathy! The colors you used for the blending are so soft and feminine.

  134. Daria Zender says

    Such a soft and pretty card!! Thanks for your videos – they always put a smile on my face. And I now have a better way to with BG stamps & my MISTI – thanks!!

  140. Lynn Conlon says

    With so many of you crafty ladies using background stamps, I have to say I’m starting to build them up for myself. I never realized how much they add to a card. You card is beautiful. I love the colors you have chosen. The whole Let’s Connect during this pandemic has taken on a completely different vibe. Thanks for sharing.

  141. Merrill P says

    You’re a natural at making videos. I’m going to try your way of positioning a background stamp.

  142. JOAN PILOTE says

    Thank you so much Cathy. I loved all the tips that you shared and I look forward to watching more of your demos. Have a wonderful day!

  147. Tiesha says

    I love your card. I actually love all your cards. They are so clean, colorful, and simple. Just what I love. Sometimes cards get too busy and lose their meaning. Love your style.

  149. Kathy McCluskey says

    What a beautiful card…really love those colors you blended for the background!

  152. Wendy Cole says

    You are always so willing and simple in your approach, this one really helped me get unstuck for ideas. You’re so right that you don’t have to top yourself every time. I usually use the left over scrap to add to the inside as a little pocket to tuck in my note so the card can be reused if the recipes what’s to do that. Or it makes a cute die cut embellishment.

  153. Dorothy A says

    Great card and I am going to definitely do some emboss resist! I so enjoy your videos and you tube channel. You are wonderful at presenting and making me smile.

  154. Eva N says

    Emboss resist is such a great way to create a background for a big sentiment! Lovely card.

  160. Kathy Andrews says

    Very pretty card Cathy; I like the colors you chose and the stamping tip as well as the embossing tips are very much appreciated. The simplicity of the card is really nice. Thank you so much.

  166. Jade says

    A fabulous video and card! I like the colors you used, resulting in an incredible effect with the white embossing powder. Thank you.

  168. Paula Haller says

    Love that background stamp with your soft blending and great palette. Your videos are always entertaining and inspiring. Thank you!

  171. Karen Hoskins says

    I know you said it is a tried and true technique but I haven’t tried it yet. After watching your tutorial I will. Thank you for sharing. Really cute card.

  173. MoMo says

    Your videos and instructions are so easy to follow. I also like your fun personality in them!

  175. Melissa says

    Such an easy background to make, but it always makes it look as though you spent a great deal of time. I love doing these kinds, and those are my favorite colors together.

  176. Mary H. says

    I love the simplicity and softness of this card. Thank you for keeping it easy as I don’t have much time these days and being able to create is an incredible outlet for me.

  177. Tammy Hanson says

    Love this technique and your color palette. This is my go to also. When I get a new background stamp the first thing I do is emboss it in multiple colors and set them aside for later. Then when I need a quick card I can pull them out, choose my ink colors and quickly pull together a great looking card.

  178. faith l thomas says

    I have not used background stamps a lot and love the easy but elegant idea of how to use them. Love it.

  180. CAROL W BLAISDELL says

    You know what you are good at and your cards always turn out so lovely! (and just as importantly, DOable!)

  182. Joanne M Hoffmann says

    Cathy, you are such a sweetheart and it pours out of your videos and in your cardmaking! I agree that if you have a favorite technique then by all means, go do it!! You are comfy with the process and the time spent will produce a successful project! I LOVE your card; super cute and that sentiment!!! Awesome!! As Cogsworth says in Beauty in the Beast….”if it’s not baroque, don’t fix it!” LOL

  186. Monika Davis says

    What a pretty card! I love the soft sponged background with the delicate background images. Lovely design. Thank you for the inspiration. Be safe and God bless!

  190. Pennee Hundley says

    Dazzling card! Emboss resist is also one of my favorite techniques! I love your use of soft colors, along with a bold, effective layout! And the clear dots make the card complete!!!
    Awesome job! Thank you for sharing your talent and creativity—and reminding me that true and tested techniques are great to use! And you don’t have to out do yourself each and every time you make a new card!!!!

  195. Angie Fortner says

    I will definitely be buying these supplies to duplicate this card. Love the colors you chose. I enjoy your videos and blog.

  199. Connie Johnson says

    Hi Cathy 🙂 Awesome delicate card!!! Love your color palette! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂