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Repeat your designs! (Part of a Holly Jolly Blog Hop for Simon Says Stamp!)

Repeat your designs! (Part of a Holly Jolly Blog Hop for Simon Says Stamp!)

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:

How fun is that? A Mini Speckled Egg Distress ink as a gift with purchase while supplies last! Don’t forget to use the code SPGKN7 at checkout to get the ink cube!

HOP DETAILS: Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 gift certificate at every stop along the hop! Simply leave a comment on every post for a shot at winning! Winners will be announced on the Simon blog on Wednesday, November 11. You must contact Simon to claim the prize!

Here are the hop participants:

Simon Says Stamp Blog   

Jennifer McGuire

Cathy Zielske—you are here!

Nina-Marie Trapani

Laura Bassen

Debby Hughes

Caly Person

Nichol Spohr

Amy Rysavy

Amanda Korotkova

Yana Smakula

Lisa Addesa

Yoonsun Hur

Heather Ruwe

Suzy Plantamura

Sidnie Des Jardins

Here are the hop participants:

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Comments

  1. 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.

  2. 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. 😍

  5. 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!

  11. Miesje Flach says

    I am so glad that I ordered those trees – can’t wait to play. I love the shaker idea!

  12. 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!

  13. 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

  14. 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

  16. 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!!

  17. 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.

  19. Laurie Fleuette says

    Lovely card! That white on white with the glitter pizazz is such an elegant look. Thanks for sharing.

  21. Brooke says

    Cathy, I love the shakers trees, actually I love all that you did. Love watching your videos and your sense of humor.

  22. Heidi Tressler says

    Yes, I recycle my card ideas. I’m crafty not creative so stick with what I know works!

  25. 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

  28. Nancy K Rodeberg says

    Your cards (and awesome designs) always look so elegant! Love your designs in the new release!

  30. 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!

  31. Carmina says

    Cathy I love all your cards! Simple and clean but such a beautiful finish. Love all your chunky products!

  37. 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!

  38. 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

  40. Viveca V. says

    These are very pretty cards. I love the color possibilities of foiling those sentiment strips that are foil-ready.

  44. 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!!

  47. 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!

  50. 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!

  56. Barbara Martin says

    I love your card! The simplicity and sparkle are a perfect balance! I also love your designs!

  61. 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!

  64. 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.

  65. 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.

  67. Karla says

    I think you are secretly peaking into our brains. The stuff you come out with are a perfect fit for our lives.

  73. Cheryl Stauffer says

    Cathy, I always enjoy your videos and humor …plus your creativity! Thanks so much.

  74. 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

  81. 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

  82. 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!

  83. 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.

  87. 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.

  89. 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.

  91. 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!

  92. 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!

  96. 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!

  101. 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.

  103. 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.

  106. 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!

  111. 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.

  113. Veronica Donnelly says

    Love your videos. SSS does it again. It’s really a great new way to use the same images!!

  114. 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!

  116. Deepa Lakshman says

    The white on white with just a hint of color is beautiful and oh so elegant. Love your designs.

  119. 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.

  127. 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!

  134. Liisa Stewart says

    I would not have classified myself as a glitter gal either – – until I started card making. Now I love it!!

  138. 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!

  139. 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!!

  140. 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.

  142. 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.

  148. 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

  149. 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!

  151. 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?)

  154. Connie Johnson says

    Hi Cathy 🙂 Those little trees are adorable!!! Great cards! You’re so much fun! TFS 🙂

  156. 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.

  158. 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

  161. Suzi Metcalfe says

    Absolute winners! So enjoy the products you design. They seem to be made with smiles in mind! You rock!

  162. 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

  165. 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!

  168. Dorothy Ayotte says

    So enjoyed your video! Beautiful card with so much dimension and WONDERFUL shine! Thanks for the inspiration.