Do you ever repeat a card design? The card I’m sharing today is a great example of why I do, because a solid design can transform with different products every time!
The card I’m sharing today features a new die set from me, Chunky Trees and Holly, but the design is essentially a lift of a card I did a few weeks ago with a stamp set featuring the same tree designs.
The funny thing is… when I started creating the card I’m sharing today, it didn’t occur to me until it was done that it was the same design. I think it’s perfectly okay to repeat designs! Plus, today’s card features some fun chunky glitter and foiling of sentiment strips. Here’s how I made this recycled design:
Today’s post is part of a blog hop to celebrate our new Holly Jolly release! Here are some fun details about the hop:
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Judy Inukai says
You videos are always so much fun to watch. Love the glittery trees, although I tend to shy away from glitter. This idea might change my mind. Thanks for the inspiration.
Claudia L says
Cathy, I love your cards and your sense of humour. Will definitely be thinking about this card a lot, and maybe even sacrificing dinner to make it one day!! Of st beautiful. 😍
Lizzie T says
Love those little shaker trees-too cute!
Peg Frushour says
Love your little trees! Fun card!
Denise Mlady says
Simple design but so beautiful! Great idea to repeat a layout, especially when making a bunch of cards, like for Christmas. I’m going to give this a try, thanks so much!
Meghan Kennihan says
I love these tree dies and the way you made them shakers!!!
Lauryne Cunningham says
Love your card! The glitter looks awesome!
Cat Craig says
Darling trio of trees.
Lisa Reber says
Love the white on white, so clean and crisp!
Kathy Roller says
Love the trees, and that unicorn glitter really makes them special.
Miesje Flach says
I am so glad that I ordered those trees – can’t wait to play. I love the shaker idea!
Ann Ito says
Love the simplicity of your card! I am really enjoying your large word dies because it makes a lazy crafter like me not have to think too much about details! The “peace” and “joy” are awesome for this release. A large easy to cut one piece “thinking of you” is on my wish list with a shadow 🙂 Thanks for always inspiring!
Barbara Chmura says
I love the white on white look with a little sparkly bling and the purple background sentiment. Just the right bit of color. A beautiful recycled design, Kathy. TY
BarbaraC says
I love the white on white look with a little sparkly bling and the purple background sentiment. Just the right bit of color. A beautiful recycled design, Kathy. TY
Dalis says
Oh love that you picked the 3 trees design to recycle!
— Dalis
Joanne M Hoffmann says
Wonderful release and beautiful card!! I love how you recreated a completely new look just by changing color palette and a few additions!!
Berryblue says
I especially love this new glitter and the way you use it with those awesome trees! Can’t wait to try this layout and to recycle some of my own card designs.
Alice says
Love the graphic designs. Great trees!
Laurie Fleuette says
Lovely card! That white on white with the glitter pizazz is such an elegant look. Thanks for sharing.
Pennie Glasser says
I love the cards, Cathy
Brooke says
Cathy, I love the shakers trees, actually I love all that you did. Love watching your videos and your sense of humor.
Heidi Tressler says
Yes, I recycle my card ideas. I’m crafty not creative so stick with what I know works!
Kim Fusselman says
I really love that die!!! And the coordinating stamps? Forget it!!!
Pat Bethke says
I enjoy your videos, thank you. The card is cute.
Jean M Morin says
I really love your cards Cathy. The trees are so darn cute. I agree with a comment I saw that I might have to rethink glitter
Jen says
That card is gorgeous! I’ve never used dies before but this is definitely giving me inspiration!
Elydrith Aguilar says
Winners!!!🥳
Nancy K Rodeberg says
Your cards (and awesome designs) always look so elegant! Love your designs in the new release!
Lisa Byers says
I love that foil idea!! Such fun cards!!!
Vicki H says
Love your videos and your sense of humor! So fun to watch! Your white-on-white card is stunning! Love that glitter!
Carmina says
Cathy I love all your cards! Simple and clean but such a beautiful finish. Love all your chunky products!
Yvonne Boucher says
Kathy these cards are adorable. Love the shakers!!!
MJ Sinsel says
So simple BUT so glamourous! Thank you for the inspiration
Sandra Meier says
Cathy, these are really fun cards. Especially like the shaker trees.
Steffi H. says
I love your clear and crips designs, Cathy.
Megan Niergarth says
Totally different looks even if it is technically the same layout!
Mayumi O says
I love how you made trees with chunky glitter. So pretty! Adding glue on the foam tape before adhering is great tip!
Ashley Cortez says
Absolutely in love with this card it looks so easy to do and the glitter and foil add that extra touch that is just so beautiful thanks for sharing
Maureen Reiss says
These are soooo Beautiful!!!
Viveca V. says
These are very pretty cards. I love the color possibilities of foiling those sentiment strips that are foil-ready.
Susan Richter says
You had me at glitter, and then you added foil. So much shiny goodness. Love it.
gabi says
I will try it.
Debby Green says
Always love your clean and simple designs!
Judith M Arri says
Love your videos. I always feel like I want to have a glass of wine with you! LOve this card. The simplicity and the glitter are awesome!!
Gabriella Bell says
Fun video. TY
Dee Earnshaw says
You are right, both these cards are ‘winners’ – thanks for the wonderful ideas
Sherryl Henning says
Hi Cathy!
I’ve been watching you on SSS blogs. Didn’t notice you had a Youtube channel until today. I’m now subscribed! Its true. With different colors and embellishments, you end up with an entirely new card! I do the same thing! Thanks for sharing all the creativity and making it fun!
Maria says
Your sparkling trees made my heart happy! Thanks for the inspiration!
Alma Dirpaul says
Beautiful card, CZ! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Giselle D. says
I know I a, in the minority when I say I love glitter but it just adds so much! I love your card, gorgeous and easy to mass produce!
Chrystal Wycoff says
Beautiful cards Cathy.. Love them all as always.. you are such a sweet and fun person..
Jeanne Beam says
Awesome Christmas card! Love the glitter…great video 😊
Thanks for sharing.
Michelle Kimpton says
I love this stamp set! Your designs are lovely.
Aliya Damji says
So adorable!! Thanks Kathy for the fantastic video!!
Shirley N says
You are always so inspiring, love your products.
Barbara Martin says
I love your card! The simplicity and sparkle are a perfect balance! I also love your designs!
Amy H says
I love the clean simplicity of this card with the repeated trees. Very modern and fun!
Barbara-Jean says
Your designs and cards are always spectacular! thanks for the video!
Amy H says
I love the clean lines and simplicity of repeating the tree design. Very modern and fun!
BECCA YAHRLING says
Such a darling card! I usually only repeat if it’s a sketch that I really love.
Debbie McKelvey says
I love this stamp set especially these trees. This card is lovely with the little glitter trees and foiled sentiment strip. I am so happy the dies are out. Great job!
Rochelle Schiffbauer says
Love the foiled sentiment strip. And love the new use of the same set of dies.
Angie D Cammack says
So cute and I LOVE this idea! Thanks Cathy!
Paula Haller says
I love your videos! So quick and fun. Love the clean design to your cars and products, too. Some of my favs.
Merrill P says
Pretty card. I don’t like the idea of messing with glitter; but after seeing your video, I am very tempted to try it.
Laurie Black says
Cute cards, thanks for the inspiration
Karla says
I think you are secretly peaking into our brains. The stuff you come out with are a perfect fit for our lives.
Laura Rozsonits says
Gorgeous shaker card! Love it!
barbara lassiter says
Simple, cute and a great design to mass produce when one runs out of time!
April Aguinaga says
I just love how straightforward your cards are but look amazing and elegant.
Kristina Gentle says
Great, clean, sweet card designs!!!
Cindy Aguirre says
I love these little tree dies! Beautiful cards! Thanks for the inspiration!
Cheryl Stauffer says
Cathy, I always enjoy your videos and humor …plus your creativity! Thanks so much.
Janet Durbin says
I often make two cards of a design, with slightly different changes. Mostly because I have so may ideas coming in at once or I just like the design so much I need to make more to satisfy myself. lol
Kelly B says
LOVE as always!
FeM says
I like the simplicity of your card.
Lindar C says
Such a fun release, I always look forward to your additions with SSS.
Andre M. says
CAS perfection! Great reminder that a lovely card need not be complicated.
Paula says
So simple but so effective. Let me at them
Michele K. Henderson says
I am crazy about these tiny trees!
Mary Holshouser says
We seem to be creatures of habit
and once we find something we like
we tend to stick with it. Might
change it up but it’s still the same
essentially. Love the trees in
either version. thanks for sharing
txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com
Tammie J. says
I was so excited about these little tree dies, I ordered them on Friday before the blog hop even began! Love all of your chunky die sets in this release!
Sheri Kempke says
Love it–I don’t have a laminator, so could you use the glues to put foil on the sentiment strip? Just curious.
Shar Zar says
These plain and simple cards are so attractive.
Kathy J in Ellicott City says
What great cards, love the foil!
Evelyn says
I just love your clean and simple designs!
Katherine Kloschinsky says
Love the recycle your designs idea! No sense recreating the wheel when you don’t have to. I really enjoy your videos and I think you are awesome. Your card today is fabulous as was the original one a few weeks ago. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.
Linda says
Love the clean and simple design … yet a fun card! Love your design style
Becky Moore says
I love to watch your videos. They’re always so fun and creative! Those little trees are so cute. I might have to give them a try.
Julie L says
Love the chunky Merry die you designed.
Denise Ward says
These Chunky Tree dies are a perfect way to make clean and simple cards! Just add a bit of color and special sentiment and you have a fantastic design without any hassle!
Stacey K says
This is a great card, and so was the other one of the same design! I can’t wait to get these little trees!
lynne morgan says
love clean and simple cards, and that design has always been a winner
Luci says
You always put a smile on my face. I truly am inspired by your talent. I love the chunky joy.
Kim Salito says
I always love watching your videos.
Heather DePasquale says
Wow! Definitely learned so much from your video. Who needs a shaker when you’ve got glue, chunky glitter and chunky trees. Love the foilable sentiments. So impressed! Thanks!
Katy Glenn says
Such a great release and your cards are beautiful!
Sandy Smith says
What a fun way to use glitter
Jo-Anne Tedford says
Beautiful card! Love that foil!
Leslie Scholes says
Love your cards! If it’s not broke, don’t fix it!!
Teri S. says
Love your designer trees Cathy! With the glitter to make them sparkle & the glowing look of the colours in the foil, this card is a sure winner.
Wendy Falk says
Great Post!! I love the trees and I love your idea to put a little glue on the adhesive squares! Genius!!!
Bev (Beverley) Page says
Hi there. Love your ideas and your clean line word stamps and dies. These cards are so simple looking but as you said, so different just using different techniques. Love them and thanks so much for sharing. This new release by SSS is amazing. Please keep creating – you’re an inspiration.
Marisela Delgado says
All of your cards are beautiful! 💜
Penny Klie says
Love the simplicity with the added sparkle… very pretty!
Annette Gordon says
I so enjoyed watching your video, The tooth pick to spread the glue is such an awesome idea! The sparkle and shine of your card is amazing! I am all for using the same design more than once! Beautifully designed trees and I also like all those chunky word dies!
Hanh says
Sooo in love with your CAS style! Love this white in white design! Love your videos too!
Carol Wortman says
You certainly had me at glitter! Beautiful card. I so enjoy your videos!
Mavis Klink says
the little touch of foil is just right! I like your philosophy of trying things so that you can succeed.
Cheriese H says
so pretty, love the sparkle!!
Jai Shadid says
Cathy, love your humorous videos, thanks for sharing the techniques and the laughs with us. You are a wonderful designer, enjoyed the simply stunning shine of this remake. Looking forward to more holiday inspiration from you this season.
Denise Bryant says
I love these trees! Beautiful cards!
Veronica Donnelly says
Love your videos. SSS does it again. It’s really a great new way to use the same images!!
Nicole Bell says
Couldn’t agree more – I often reuse a design I already know I like. This card is gorgeous. I love the simplicity of he design. I think it would be a great card to reproduce in bulk for Christmas cards!
Kailash says
A delightful trio of trees!
Deepa Lakshman says
The white on white with just a hint of color is beautiful and oh so elegant. Love your designs.
Sally Sherfield says
Wow love these cards, I have just ordered that tree die after seeing this card, so looking forward to its arrival!
Bunny says
I love the chunky set. I was glad that they made dies to go with them.
Cyndi Morris says
Love that beautiful, clean card and love those trees! Like you, I’ve had an issue with glitter on cards, but the chunky glitter looks amazing — I may have to give it a try. That foil sentiment strip really makes things pop.
Deb Garvey says
Love seeing multiple ways of using supplies. Thanks!
Jeannie Boudet says
What fun cards with that Christmas tree!
Bev Chapman says
Love your ideas! Release is amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Mary Ellen says
If it works once it will work again! A good design is worth repeating.
Mary Ellen says
If it works once it will work again! A good design is worth repeating.
Sandy Gregg says
Lovely design, inspiration to repeat and create more of the same but slightly different!
Subhashini S says
Love the trio of Christmas trees
Patty A Eifert says
This is awesome Cathy!! I’ve never thought to put glue inside the die cuts and add glitter!! i definitely have some dies I can try this with! Thanks for the great idea!
Kandice J says
Love how you revamped your card. Beautiful job! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Sharon Gullikson says
The tree shakers are so cute. I LOVE the colors that show through.
Emily B says
I love the foil addition – I have no clue how to do that, it looks great.
Jade says
You’ve taken a simple stamp and created masterpieces!
DebbieC says
A very pretty card. I like the look of the stacked trees.
Janet Crain says
So simple yet it has quite the impact! Love this tip! Thanks Cathy 🙂
Liisa Stewart says
I would not have classified myself as a glitter gal either – – until I started card making. Now I love it!!
Emily Henry says
OF course you can repeat a design. When I find a design sketch that I really like, I keep it and use it many times. This one is great!
Vivian says
Elegant simplicity. Love your cards.
Mirella Rogan says
These are super fun!
Savannagh Kacey says
This project lends itself so well to mass production. Thanks for showing different ways to do the final steps. (Of course you might go batty during the gluing-layers-of-trees phase.) Still, recipients would totally be bowled over, so it’s worth it!
Kathy McCluskey says
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE those sweet little glittery trees! Such a simple but eye-catching card! Thanks for making a video showing us how you made this card…so helpful!!
Giselaine Ellison says
Both are awesome cards, Cathy. Love the glitter and foiling. Do the dies match your Chunky Christmas stamp set? Awesome SSS release.
Betty Rae Gjerness says
Very pretty! Love the foiling!
Lady J says
Love the idea of repeating a layout for a different look. Thanks for posting all the tools you use. It will help me with my Christmas wish list.
KTRanch says
Love the shaker trees. Thanks for sharing.
Pamela Herold says
This is so amazing in that it is so simple but striking. Love it!
Tami B says
I love the shaker trees. What a cute & fun idea.
Talitha Wright says
Love the trees and the different looks with different products.
Natalie says
Simple, yet adorable! I love your designs so much!
Lori Spitzer says
Dear Cathy –
I love how your designs keep me from getting too crazy and from having too much going on. Simpler is better. I love the chunky letters you offer and these trees? Well, I’d ordered them before you put out this video. Love your work, girl!!
Lori S in PA
Kate says
That Unicorn Confetti glitter is in my shopping cart right now! I want to make sparkly Christmas (crafty) gumdrops with that glitter on them!
Debbie P says
Great card. Love the trees.
Jody Galluzzi says
Wonderful idea with the little trees. Love making shaker cards, they are so much fun.
I like going through my older stamps and dies and taking them in a different direction then last year. (isn’t that why we bought them was to use them time and time again?)
Sue D says
I like the row of cute shaker trees.
Terrie D. (StarSpry) says
This is such a fun card! I love the chunky glitter inside the die cut trees. 🙂
Connie Johnson says
Hi Cathy 🙂 Those little trees are adorable!!! Great cards! You’re so much fun! TFS 🙂
Chandhini says
Love this card design. The shaker card is so cool.
Patricia Wilson says
Love this, clean and simple. So glad you told us about foiling those strips as that’s a great idea to bring them to another level.
Lagene says
Wonderful new products, I LOVE the glittery trees you created!
Cathy Feli says
Love to recylce my stamps and dies. Makes them work for everyday as well as holidays. The new Simon Says Stamp release
jenni King says
cute trees!! love the sparkle!!
Margarita Navarro-Rivera says
Love those trees and that chunky glitter!
Suzi Metcalfe says
Absolute winners! So enjoy the products you design. They seem to be made with smiles in mind! You rock!
Dawn Cooksley says
love the trees…the one with the glitter…I thought at first you did mini shakers..and I was wondering where you would get the tiny contents from…smile…sooo cute and yours is so much easier than mini shakers…haha
Helen F says
Beautiful cards, Cathy! I love these cute little Christmas trees! Thanks so much for the great inspiration. Take care! 🙂
Sunshine HoneyBee says
The trees remind me of wonderful sugar cookies.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Vickie Leaf says
I watch you on youtube all the time and love everything you do. I haven’t been making cards that long to be redoing layouts (am a scrapbooker who is now doing cards). Thanks for the ideas!
tina z says
Gorgeous cards!
Zarah says
Those glittery trees are… perfect! I love them! ♥
Dorothy Ayotte says
So enjoyed your video! Beautiful card with so much dimension and WONDERFUL shine! Thanks for the inspiration.
Karenajo says
Love your pretty, glittery trees! Thanks for a great video!