NOTE: The giveaway is now closed. The winners are:
There is a new release out today from Colorado Craft Company and I’m honored to share the release in a video on my YouTube channel!
GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Leave a comment here on my blog (scroll down the the very end to find the Leave a Reply field) to be entered into a giveaway. One person will receive all five of the new Anita Jeram stamps and one person will win all three of the new Big and Bold stamps. The giveaway will close on February 7th at midnight! I will choose the winners on February 8th.
First up, watch the reveal video and I’ll also share the two cards above, as well as a mini design lesson on greeting placement!
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Kathy says
Live this new company. Your videos are the best.
Aprilynne Barrett says
Fun Fun Fun! Who doesn’t like prizes? I sure enjoy your creations!
Jenny K says
Great cards! I always enjoy your videos. Love the Anita Jeram stamps, especially the bunnies!
NitaD says
Wonderful cards with these gorgeous stamps. Loved the video as well 👍🏻
Esmeralda Gardner says
Love Colorado craft company, would love to Win the stamps to top off my Birthday, which is February 6th. Enjoy watching your videos.
Sandy Meyers says
Hi Kathy, I love Colorado Craft Company and I’m so happy with their new release of stamps. I like the fact that they are detailed, yet not complicated. The two cards you created are lovely and I can’t wait until I can try my hand at these. You are so right—sentiment placement makes all the difference!
Avis says
These stamps are all so adorable! I can’t decide which I like the best
KimberlyO says
I absolutely ADORE the Anita Jeram line at Colorado Craft Company!! The critters are cute without being “too cute”.
Wendy says
Thanks so much for sharing new companies that are so inspiring!
Paula says
These stamps are so whimsical. They just make me smile.
Nataša Mlakar says
Oh my Lord, such a cute stamps, I realy love this cute animals! Thank you Cathy for sharing this video with all of us and chance to win. Very cute and pretty cards,as always! Love ya! Grettings from Slovenia, Nataša
Judy Soedt says
First time viewer. What inspiration. The creative juices are flowing. Thank you!
Cathy Palada says
Love the cards. I really love the bunny one. They would be great for a Easter card. Or even use it on a candle. Good luck to everyone That enters
Jen says
You have taken the fear out of trying something new. I love your simple approach. Thank you!
Ulrika says
These cards are as stunning as always! 😍
Christiane says
Love your video and those cute creations!
Hugs, Chrissy
Deb Hegler says
Good morning. Love the video. Cute stamps. You encourage me to try painting with distress inks.
Marlette Johns says
You have inspired me once again !! I’m going to try painting with my oxide inks. Thanks!
Kim Hall says
Hi Cathy, just finished watching your you YouTube video. Love these adorable bunnies and your fabulous water colouring. Beautiful cards!
Jennifer Matthews says
These cards were fantastic. The Anita Jeram stamps reminded me of my childhood favourite Peter Rabbit.
Carrie Miller says
Love love love the colouring I’m going to have to give the painting with the Distress Inks a go
PS love you style and sense of humour xoxo
Niki Stashuk says
Love, love, love the Anita Jeram illustration stamps! TFS!!
Erika Rusch says
Your cards are the best! Thank you for sharing!
Taša says
I love your style and the cards are amazing! 🙂
Paula Finley says
Love the cards you made!
Brenda Flick says
I love your videos and have learned so much! Thank you for showing how placement of the sentiment makes such a difference and explaining the reasons why! I’ve been making cards for a year and appreciate all the help your videos have been. You also introduced me to Olive and June, so I have also learned to do home-mani and have even attended the “bootcamp”! You are very appreciated!!!!
Dallas Aislabie says
I have just found out I’m going to be a grandmother for the first time and I absolutely love the welcome little stamp.
Cathy as usual you inspire me to try new things and forgive my mistakes.
Ghislaine Portelance says
I love those Easter cards. You inspired me to start creating, as always. Thank you for all you do. Stay safe
Susan says
The bunnies are so cute! Thank you for making my morning – I had forgotten about the release!
Patricia hill says
Love watching your videos. I learn a lot and love your tips. Love the Easter card. so cute.
Kimberly says
I love watching your videos Cathy!!
Linda Rodriguez says
Hi Cathy, Love your cards. The bunnies are so cute!
Linda Gorman says
Your cards are beautiful! I can’t get enough of the Anita Jeram stamp sets! I love them all❤️ CCC is one of my favorite stamp companies! I love the Big & Bold too. I liked where your sentiment was on all three cards, but I liked the last one best! Thanks for a chance to win and sharing this great release❤️
Paula J Davis says
I always enjoy your sense of humor. It’s my jam? You always do a wonderful job on your cards. Not always into critters, but they turned out so cute i may have to change my stance on critters!
Maylynn Cupp says
I think these are the cutest stamps I’ve loved watching Kristina Werner watercolor these you did a beautiful job to. These stamps remind me of a storybook picture, thank you for sharing.
Cassie Martin says
I love the Big and bold line from Colorado Craft Company. The only problem is they aren’t in stores and I don’t have a card to be able to buy online, so I dont have any of them. I will find a way to get some somehow though. I think your cards turned out great. I dont know the correct way to pronounce macaroons either.
Linda K Sanders says
I love these stamps and I love the tip to use inks for coloring. I will try it
Wendie Morgan says
These cards are stunning!
Anny says
Loved your cards and your YT tutorial!! Thank you for the opportunity to win a set. These are so sweet❤️
Donna Lewis says
Hi Cathy!! I absolutely love watching you work! You’re so fun and so natural. Thanks for sharing your passion with us!
Barbara Delp says
Cute stamps. Love the bunnnies.
Jessica Vittek says
LOVE these new stamps- the macarons are my favorite!
Jean Ann Moale says
Hi Cathy, Always love to watch you work/have fun. Would be super to win the stamps! Thx 🐇🐇🐇
Kathryn Eddy says
You did a fabulous job on your CCC cards, Cathy!!!! I am loving this WHOLE release from Colorado Craft Company this month. Thanks for sharing you talents.
Merilyn says
Both cards are awesome. Thanks for the instructions on sentiment placement. Sometimes my cards look almost good and I believe you have solved one of the problems. Cathy I really enjoy watching your videos, not only am I learning how to prefect my own style, but I also enjoy your humor.
Belinda wash says
The new stamps are the cutest. I took have a sweet tooth and would love to win the stamps.
Kitty Ciavone says
Tanks for introducing this company to me. You make watercoloring look easy.
Diana Carr says
Thank you for doing the videos. So fun to understand how & why things come together ❤. Beautiful painting by the way. You have more talent than you want to believe you do. Lovely!
Lil DiGirolamo says
Absolutely loved this video! Watch all your videos! Have subscribed including having my bell rung! 🙂
Anisa Haddad says
Colorado Stamp Company’s stamps, and your cards are gorgeous!
Liz KB says
Those are such cute stamps..you did such a great job explaining why you would place your sentiment in a different place. Thanks
Sharon Fletcher says
Amazing cards, amazing stamp sets!! Thank you for sharing the thinking about the sentiment placement!
Sharon says
Mesmerizing to watch you paint. Not too fussy that I feel like it is too above my skill level, but completely doable. Precious stamps. Those would make great Spring/Easter cards
Renae Rauenhorst says
Cards turned out beautiful.
Jen says
Love all her stamps and your dies♥️
Sue Eichman says
I absolutely LOVE all the wonderful products and the video you share to illustrate technics and reasoning to make it all come together. Your vidoes are very helpful. PLEASE enter me in for the drawing with hopes that I might be the proud winner. Thank you <3
Connie I Hoffman says
OMG! I’m so addicted to these Anita Jeram releases! I liked the 2nd sentiment closer to the bunnies! I like the sentiment close but not tight! Great idea to use photoshop to help you decide! I’d love a video on that process!
Ruth Clay says
I love your style. I enjoy the fact that you are low key and give us permission to explore even if that means making bloopers. It’s ok to experiment and learn that differences can be good. Not wrong. All your cards were beautiful, but showing the different placement of the greeting made sense. I would not have thought it would draw the picture together.
Sharleen Burnett says
Your video encourages me to try water coloring.
Judy C. Peach says
How adorable those bunnies are. Great tutorial. The macaroons are edible. Like the pale colors. Thank you for your time.
Cathy schwochow says
These are really cute stamps and I loved how you used them in your cards!
Penny Klie says
Hi Cathy, Adorable cards… love your color choices… your joy of crafting always inspires me. Anita Jeram draws the absolute cutest images… been a fan forever.
Hope Donald says
These new stamps are amazing and as I was watching your video, I could feel my inner child being released and was overjoyed. Thank you for such a great video.
Nanc says
Thank you so much for the sentiment lesson! I struggle with that…. and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. CCC is one of my favorite stamp companies….hope I win!
Jane Seeley says
As a former children’s librarian, this artist is a favorite! Just makes me smile. You make it look so easy!
Kim S. says
As usual, your cards are adorable and your placement insights are always wonderful. And SHOWING it, before and after, thank you. That was so helpful. I love Colorado Craft Company! Thanks for the opportunity!
Crystal says
Those bunnies remind me of the beautiful illustrations in the book about the the bunny with thew golden slippers. I love the cards you make, I may have to get the macaroon set. 🙂
Sue Ferguson says
Oh my goodness! These bunnies are just so gorgeous. and the thing I love is that you already have a scene set without any other masking and stamping. Fabulous!!
Cindi Johnson says
I love your cards and all the new stamps! I must disagree about the placement of the sentiment. When it is down that low, there is too much white space and emptiness at the top of the card.
Julie Weber says
Macaroons and bunnies, it doesn’t get any better than that. Beautiful cards.
Nessa Bridge says
You’ve inspired me to go play with my water colours again. Not done so for a long time. Thank ou. Love your style and always make me smile.
Rose Johnson says
How generous of you! Just tried to color the cupcake stamp which didn’t turn out too great! I need to try these little animals and see how I do! Would love any new stamps – big and bold has always been a fav! Thanks for opportunity to win!
Daniela Hutchinson says
Two beautiful cards. The new release is gorgeous. I always learn so much from you. Not sure if UK is allowed to enter the giveaway. I still wanted to leave a comment
Barbara McAlister says
Love! Love! The stamps and beautiful cards you made with this new collection. Thanks for the chance to win! I always enjoy watching your videos! Thank you for all the teaching you do in the videos!
Lauryne Cunningham says
Your cards are fantastic! The macaroons really pop against the black border and sentiment! Love those large images!
Susan McCrady says
I just recently found your channel. I do all my art stuff in the dining room too! Love your wit and inspiration!
Susan
Loretta Potz says
Your painting is beautiful. I’ve been trying but find it very difficult. The cards turned out great even without Photoshopping the sentiment.
Del Skinner says
Love what you did with the Macarons! And Your painting of the bunnies came out so wonderful! Just one question… Why move your sentiment? To my eye, and of course I know that is why you get paid the big bucks, (LOL 🤣), the sentiment could have been moved up just a touch. Not down. Definitely not in their faces.
Kelley Andersen says
Absolutely love love Love this new release! Your make it look so easy! Love watching your videos!!
Patti Chrouch says
Cathy, all of these new stamps are so cute and make me feel happy. You looked especially good in this video love the nail color! Macaroons are the coconut cookies. These are the French macarons.
Barbara says
Oh, those bunnies are so adorable! Love that sweet card, and watercoloring is kind of addicting, isn’t it?
Connie says
Do you know what I truly appreciate about you? The fact that you give us all the confidence to step out of our comfort zones and try new techniques! Plus, you’re a hoot! Thank you!
Angela Brennan says
Hi Cathy, my favourite stamp in this release is the pile of macarons. I love those little gems made of ground almonds so much that I learned to make them to perfection…waiting crinkly feet to form and all. I can see myself use twinkling H2Os to paint them to give a shimmer….ooh can’t wait. Love your videos and sense of humour…keep them coming
Deb Shaw says
Cathy,
Loved the stamp sets very much. I did agree, once it was demonstrated about sentiment placement! Amazing how it changed how you see it! I always enjoy your channel and have learned a lot from you!
I had ordered your Just Because and Friend dies and I love them! Use them a lot. Going to get a few more also! It’s so perfect that I’m sure no one notices mistakes/accidents!
I too have a sailor mouth and so do my kids! You should hear my mom swear! When my brother takes her out in public , he asks her to keep it under control…lmao! I know it’s nothing to be proud of, but if I hadn’t been raised 5hat way, my feelings would have been hurt many times in the field I worked in.
I’m a retired nurse (1 year) and worked in male prison for last 15 years. Had an inmate who would yell at me every day to suck his dick. Took it for many weeks and one day, I had had enough. As he yelled at me, I stopped turned around and said ” How about you suck mine, I’m always sucking yours”. The block busted out in laughter and never had a problem with him after that! Ha! Just a bit of sharing fir the day.
Again, thank you for giving so much
Deb
Beverly Rowan says
I am a children’s librarian and a card maker, and I love Anita Jeram’s soft, whimsical animals. I purchased one of her stamps from the first release by Colorado Crafts, and I would to add to the collection. Thank you for this chance to win them. Also, I love the simplicity of your cards with these sets.
Karin Hörman says
I would love a chance to win the stamps as I can´t get a hold of them here in Sweden.
Michelle D says
These stamp sets are so adorable and your painting was great! I agree with the placement of the first sentiment but I never would have thought to place it as close as you’re third example. Learned something new today! Thank you for sharing, you’re the best!
CeCe says
Your videos are always sweet, quirky & helpful! I love the watercolor look. How different do you think it would be to simply do it on 110lb cardstock? Thank you for your videos!
Maree says
I have loved Anita Jerams images since I read her book to my children (Guess how much I love you), so to be able to stamp them is a dream come true 🤗
Maria Cordova says
Great cards as usual Cathy 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Neysa Brooks says
Loved the water coloring of the bunnies…I prefer the placing of the sentiment on the first card, second card was ok, but third card…..frankly my eyes didnt care for that placement.
Cute card!
Donna M. says
Great cards & video Cathy! I know I spend too much time trying to get the perfect painting done. Simple looks so good & I’ll try to remember that! Love the new stamps (can you make one with the new baby set? Please?) Thanks!
Char says
Hi! I just love the Easter Bunnies!! They remind me of the old illustrator images….simple but lovely!
Patricia Gunn says
Your cards were so cute. Hope your back is feeling better. I saw that on Gina K’s Stamp n Chat on Monday night.
Elizabeth Challenor-Reese says
Beautifully water-colored cards!
Jan Eden says
Loved your cards in the video. Will have to get a few of these!
Rosslyn Pierce says
You did a wonderful job painting both cards. My favorite was the bunny card. I was very surprised how different the card looked with the sentiment placed close to the image,wonerful tip. Thank.
Linnie Mondon says
Great job on the watercolor painting and I really appreciated the lesson on sentiment placement. I must have that Happy Easter set. So cute.
sue crutcher says
Well, you have convinced me to start trying watercolor AGAIN!
The bunnies are darling!
Donna Francis says
Kathy, I love watching your videos – it gives my spirit a boost every time. And who doesn’t need a boost, right? You make beautiful cards that are simple and clean. I find myself overthinking card design and I need to embrace your methods. Thank you!
Kimberly Sheppard says
Great cards, really love these CCC stamps!
Wendi says
Okay-these are so doggone CUTE! Of course the macaroons just made me hungry for a sweet!
Your cards are so clean an beautiful! Thank you for sharing! I am definitely checking out Colorado Crafts- they are new to me!
Thx again
Jan Eden says
Loved your cards!! You make water coloring look easy! Will have to get a few of these sets!
Lou-Ann Gumm says
I love the water coloring on the Happy Eater card. These are such a cute set. Inspired me to try this
SarahC says
Your painting is lovely and inspiring to me. Love those bunnies. The ice cream cone is also calling my name. CCC is just a great company. TFS
Jen Aultman says
Absolutely love the Easter card!!!
Deb Schwenk says
Cathy,
Your videos are wonderful, my favorite YouTube channel because I also craft at my dining room table!😄
I appreciate your humor and your skill.
Thanks.
Susan Bednarski says
Wow! I am new to making cards and and to you tube and have been watching your videos. I am 71 years old and have some distress inks. I am so excited to be able to use them for painting my stamps. Thank you so much for always sharing what you know. It is really appreciated, by everyone I am sure.
Andrea says
Love the watercolor looks! Also how is it that CCC is hitting it out of the park with all their new stamps each month!?!? Love love love them all! Thanks for a great reveal video!
Lori Spitzer says
Hi, Cathy –
I really love the Anita Jeram stamps from CCC. You nailed the description. They are both whimsical and charming. So dear! I would love to win either the AJ group or the B&B group. I will probably end up buying most of these anyhow in time. I left you a comment at the YT site below your video.
I hope you keep making videos. You’re so good at helping us crafters out here in the world to know how you make your design choices and we learn about color and placement from you.
Thanks and have a great day!
Lori S in PA
p.s. Had a fun Saturday last week watching you and Mr JL.
Debbie Bugh says
Cathy, I love your style. You are so down to earth and informative. I got into card making recently and have learned so much from watching you.
Thanks for all you do!!
Betsy Wise says
These are adorable.
Nancy Kolodziej says
I just love these stamps and the results you got from simple water coloring was amazing! I am in love with these sweet images and would love to win either as I am on a tight crafting budget and I want them ALL! Lol!
Thank you for your humorous and delightful video’s . I always have a great time watching you create.
Patricia Dixon says
Hello Kathy! Thank you for sharing your talent. I just adore the bunny card.
Jean Bronk says
Hello from Faribault. What an honor to be doing this reveal. I love the Anita Jeram illustrations. You were great in your recent live, although I watched the replay. Love your authenticity and grit to share frustrations with technology. I’m in the country with limited bandwidth and get unceremoniously dumped from zoom all the time. Keep those videos coming, I watch them all.
Sheila H says
I loved the video, Kathy. I am so afraid of water coloring, but you gave me some encouragement. I will need better brushes for sure. Great lesson on sentiment placement also. Thanks so much!
Tricia says
Love the explaination of where to place your sentiment, it really does make things come together nicely. Thanks.
Sharlini Nambiar says
Hi Cathy! Thank you for your latest clip. I absolutely love Anita Jeram’s artwork and your painting brings them to life. It’s very difficult to get her stamps here in Malaysia due to high shipping costs, so I just watch vids of people making cards with them. I don’t know if I am eligible for the giveaway, so if I am not, thank you for sharing your cards and the tip about sentiment placement.
Nancy Roth says
I love both cards! The bunnies are adorable. According to Master Chef, the main difference between macaroons and macarons are the main ingredient. Coconut vs. almond meal. Just FYI.
Nancy Pratt says
I love watching your videos. They are educational in a fun way. Your great keep it up.
Cathy Morris says
Ooo Cathy! Those macarones look yummy. Your watercoloring is lovely. Your Happy Easter Card is so sweet! Thank you for always teaching me/us so much!
Cheri says
You are so right about the distress inks being perfect for this type of stamp. I would have been tempted to use markers and that would have been too dark and solid. I have to remember to keep the colours simple. One ink for all bunnies and the basket was perfect! Thanks for sharing!
Jennie says
You inspire me to try painting. I love the look of watercolor but am intimidated. Love the stamp sets and hard to choose which to purchase.
Marlene Sundheimer says
Hi Cathy. Thanks for the card design tips re placement of sentiments. I have come a long way in my card-making designs and have had so much joy from creating simple, well-designed cards. BTW, thanks also for introducing me to ASMR. Learn something new everyday.
Take Care!
Denise Valdinocci says
Well I wrote a whole post and got involved in signing up for the newsletter I don’t think I posted my comment 🤦🏻♀️ I never thought about water painting with distress inks but I’ll sure try it soon. The cards as always were great and the placement of the sentiment strip is so helpful. I think we card makers have it
Drilled into us to stamp everything first, in case you mess up, we just don’t look at the reasons we shouldn’t. Thanks as always for sharing your talents with us.
Rose Lyman says
Please enter my name for the Colorado Stamp giveaway. Thanks to you Cathy for your inspirational video and the new tip you educated me with…using distress inks to water colour.
Ute Brakemeier says
Hello Cathy,
I love how your cards turned out!
And I would be glad to win, because February, the 8th is my birthday (actually I’m getting 50 then).
But I’m not sure if you will send the stamps to Germany…..
However, keep it up! I especially like your sense of humor.
Best wishes from Germany,
Ute
Barbara Drake says
I loved your video, well actually I LOVE all your videos if I’m being honest! I especially liked the Easter card and never gave it a thought about sentiment placement, but I’m so glad you showed all 3 cards and how the last one just seemed to “fit” perfect! In one of your previous videos when you were using the “Debby” tool, I took advantage of your link and purchased one, and I’m so excited to get it. I’m getting to that age where I’m not as strong as I used to be, so this girl has gotta do, whatcha gotta do !!
Lynne Lugo says
I just can’t get enough of those bunnies–soo cute!! And the cards are adorable.
You’ve taught me so much Cathy-thank you.
Donna Dannen says
I enjoyed watching you paint with distress inks! And yes, the Colorado Craft Company is wonderful!
Julianne Karman says
I love the bunny card … liked card sentiment number 2 the best.
your macaroons made me hungry!!! Lol
Keep on crafting!!! Love your videos !!!
Beverly Gleeson says
Delightful video! The portion explaining sentiment placement showcasing three cards was very interesting. Add to that a chance to win stamps well, what a bonus!
Cindy Neander says
Enjoyed the video very much using the distress inks and watercoloring. You made it look so easy!
catherine A paul says
Watching you makes me believe that i could do some painting on my cards
Anne Kubik says
I love Thais new release!
Ann Marie Ruda says
Hi Cathy, Always love your video’s. I enjoy your humorous remarks.
Cute cards and I love Colorado Stamps, they are just so cute.
I always have problems with my word stamps on the front. Thank you
for the advice.
Pamela Umbarger says
Both of these came out so GREAT! the watercolor was perfect for the macaroons and the bunny scene!
dolly/scrapthat says
Oh my word Cathy…Adorable!
P.S.I think the watercoloring is ideal for these gorgeous little works of Art! I think it adds that perfect little Storybook touch.
Thanks for Sharing 🙂 I squeal this release is so cute!
Marsha Freer says
Fabulous….love watching you create cards, Cathy! Thank you for the reminder that the Distress Inks can be used to create a beautiful watercolored image. I absolutely love the Anita Jeram images…they are all just so adorable!!
Lee Conradi says
I started out on my card journey about 3 years ago and didn’t know distress inks existed until a year later. I am now trying to do what you are doing with distress inks! I liked your painting of the bunnies; I never heard of the Colorado Card Co. before. There stamps are very sweet! Thank you Cathy.
Betty says
Your videos are my favorite (well, also Catherine Pooler’s) because you both are so relaxed and don’t over complicate things. I also appreciate your design advice.
Tara S says
I absolutely love the rabbit card you made! I cannot wait to take a class with you in March, super excited. You inspired me to paint more. Have a great day!
Sue Harris says
Love both cards Cathy,
Jane Daniels says
Oh my goodness! I am rushing to dust off my mini Distress Ink cubes and fetch a glass of water and a brush. I had totally forgotten about painting with inks and watching your video reminded me of the lovely soft, under-coloured look you can get with them. Unfortunately I have none of these charming stamps to colour in, so I will have to search through my stash, but I do love that “Beatrix Potter” style of illustration – so innocent and nostalgic. Great job Cathy!
Judy Jones says
I love every new release! Talk about heart tug stamps….WOW. Thank you Colorado Craft Company for Anita Jeram!
Darlene says
Cathy
Your work inspires me to try new things every time I watch you. Both cards came out amazing. I have never watercolored a card before. Now I can’t wait to give it ago. Thank you for all you do
Darlene Harry
NATASHA says
I absolutely adore the bunny card! And the macaroon was perfect too!
Pat Bethke says
Great reveal. I used to show rabbits so I have an assortment of bunny stamps. I love all of Anita Jeram’s cute little animals. Thanks for sharing your cards, they’re sweet.
Jeni Jenne says
Thanks for the opportunity to win these fabulous sets! Love your channel and blog, Cathy!
Anne Henderson says
I learn so many helpful design techniques from you! I didn’t see what was wrong w/ the sentiment on the bunny card until you showed the other choices. Will the lessons stick? Who knows? Luckily, I can go back & re-watch your videos!
Mary Lindekens says
Completely in love with these Anita Jeram stamps. I feel like a kid again whenever they come out. I feel I am not an expert at coloring, but using distress painting on these stamp suit them perfectly. Subtle like the designs.
Laura L Carrasco says
I love how real you are with your crafting, Cathy!
Donna McNicol says
What pretty cards. I’m intimidated about watercolouring but watching you do it makes it all seem less intimidating. Thanks for sharing your cards and your insights to design. The sentiment placement was definitely more impactful when you nestled it next to the painting. Very cute stamp release.
Renee Carpenter says
I love this project, and I love these stamps! Great job Cathy!
Joannie Zummo says
Your cards were quick, easy and adorable . I love your design tips. As an auditory learner, every visual tip helps me in making better design choices for all my card making. Thanks, Cathy.
Lisa Sullender says
Love this illustrator and your painting was magnificent! I discovered distress ink painting a few months ago and made my Christmas cards with some simple ink painting so fun! Enjoy your videos thanks for inspiring!
Christie Brooks says
OMG! I can’t decide which ones I love more, the smaller it larger ones. I just got one the slimline card train…I know, always a little late to the party! You made the coloring look so easy with your helpful notes along the way. Have an awesome day!
Carol Schamerloh says
Loved your design advice! Thanks so much.
Debby says
Love your videos and this card is ADORABLE!!
gk says
Great video, Cathy! Love the simplicity of using the distressed inks as watercolors. The Anita Jeram stamps are adorable!
Linda says
I love watching your creativity, Cathy. You do make the watercoloring with Distress Inks look easier than I thought it might be…..definitely going to give it a try. I love your conversation with all of us who watch and always looking forward to seeing what comes next in the Craft/Dining Room:-) Thank you so much for bringing a little bit of sunshine into my life!
Sam Moore says
Hey Cathy,
Coming to you from my sofa, slash, couch! One cool comment coming up….NEXT, from a midde-aged crafter in England!
I really enjoy your videos. They are organic, authentically you, and you’ve taught me more about design than I learned in my 3 years on a Graphic Deisgn course! So, thank you! My 8 year old daughter Grace is a huge fan of your videos and often pretends she is you with her very own YouTube channel! She would love to be in for a chance to win some of the bunny stamps.
Crafty hugs
Sam
Ps I have some awesome design ideas for dies I have designed, and would love to offer them to SSS. How do I go about doing that, please?
Ann Ito says
Love this new release! Enjoyed watching your video, as always! I really need to try more watercoloring, your cards are fantastic!
Jadin Howton says
Cathy, that was the best watercolor/distress ink demonstration. But, best of all are your design tips. I have learned so much from your design tidbits. I loved it when you were showing us how and why design matters. I appreciate your experience and knowledge.
Kelli Groves says
Thank you for breaking things down and making it seem so simple to make your cards! I so appreciate the way you share your design choices – and your mistakes as well! 😊
Erin Aulner says
Hi Cathy, thank you so much for showing us how to paint These beautiful stamps.
Renee Grevelding says
Watching your YouTube videos makes me so happy! Thank you so much for sharing your talent. Amazing cards!
Kerstin Starcke-Giese says
Thanks for sharing all this helpful tips and tricks along the way. I am learning so much from you, Cathy. Thanks to you, my sentiment placement is improving and I am finally rocking the clean and simple style. Well, at least not ALL of my cards look like a drag queen parade or a disco ball when I am done. 🤣 love from Germany, Kerstin
Debi Krampen says
Omg, Cathy! These cards are so cute! I am going to “dive in” and try to paint a card. You made it look easy. Thanks, great video!
Kim Taylor says
These are such cute images and your cards are adorable and inspiring! Thanks for all you do !!
Robin Ridpath says
Love you, your videos Cathy! I loved watching you paint with the distress inks, it gave me confidence to give it a go myself. I am off to buy the Easter set as soon as I’m done here. Thanks again for sharing!
Roxanne Tellini says
Good Morning! Cute, cute sets. Something I am missing from my stash is something for a “new baby” card. That family of bunnies gathered around the itty bitty is a great image. As for the the Big and Bold sets, I want to make a birthday card that says It’s Serbert Day? In-Cone-Ceiveable! (My best friend is a big Princess Bride fan). That waffle cone is Perfect!
Thanks for sharing your talent with us. 🙂
Mary Gilmer says
I love what you did with the Anita Jeram bunnys image. I would always put a sentiment in your first placement. Now, I know why it would be better to wait and place the sentiment later. And you made cards out of my two favorite stamps of the new Colorado Craft Company stamp release. I can’t wait to get some of them!
Elizabeth Eddy says
Cathy these cards turned out amazing!! I love the soft colors you achieved with the distress inks! These stamps are so beautiful! I’d love to win them amd try them out! 😊 Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring so many of us!!!
Cheryl McCann says
I love both cards but the Easter one is my favorite. I so love Anita Jeram’s artwork! I was a reading specialist and first encountered her work in the book Guess How Much I Love You. I had forgotten that she illustrated for stamps. The whimsical illustrations are soooo nostalgic. I’m so excited to try some of them. Loved how you watercolored with Distress Ink. I’m ordering the brushes you linked because I must try this!
Bonnie Isabelle says
Loved the video, (love all your videos)
The cards are so cute!
Thank you for introducing me to the Colorado Craft Company, I’m heading there to check them out as soon as I’m done here.
Thanks again!!
Barb Legassie says
Cathy, what an adorable card. Loved the soft Spring colours.
Star Picard says
Hi Cathy, love your YouTube channel and all your videos. The simplicity of you cards give me the confidence a beginner like me needs. Love the bunnies from Colorado Craft Company. In Canada we do not have access to many products from the US and the duty plus shipping makes most unaffordable. Thank you for all the Inspiration.
Rebecca N says
Oh my goodness 💕 Cathy you do an amazing job! I love watching your videos!! These bunnies remind me of “Guess How Much I Love You” book and fabric line (which my granddaughters love also). Thank you for ALL your inspiration and entertainment!
Rosamund Shellis says
Love your water coloured bunnies, ages since I used my distress inks to water colour but such a lovely, soft effect! Note to self – Use inks more!
Nora Nikolai says
Cathy, I love to watch your video’s. I learn so much. The color wheels and working with color has been most helpful. Also your sense of humor makes my day. Thank you!
Anya Toledo says
I just love all your videos! You are a fun, talented designer & card maker. I appreciate how real you are & that you show your “mistakes” so that we can learn from them. So nice to see someone who is transparent. I adore Anita Jeram’s artwork & use her stamp sets w/the little girls I nanny for. These new ones are just fabulous! Thanks again for your generosity!
Janice Harrison says
So so cute Cathy! I am intimidated by water color painting. I love to watch Kristina watercolor…she is a master.
But no offense, watching you watercolor is more inspiring. 😏 Not like “if Cathy can do it anyone can” but I just relate to you more personally.
I craft on my kitchen table (but we have decided to turn a spare bedroom into a craft room 🎉🎉🎉), I am middle age (what ages does that span anyway???I don’t plan on leaving it any time soon!), and a Midwesterner (spell check says that’s not a word🤔—MN is sorta Midwestern right??)
Anyway I feel like I am sitting across the kitchen table from you when I watch you craft….you make me feel that comfortable.
Thanks!
Oh, and I would love to win those stamps!😁
Marita Kasley says
Very cute cards Cathy! Will have to look into this company because this was the first time I have heard from them. Wondering if you could use colored pencils and Gamsol to get the same effect as using the Distress inks.
Linda S. says
Thanks for the video. I really enjoy your laid back approach to crafting. Your bunnies are adorable.
Christine Gehlbach says
You made the painting look so easy and the cards turned out so cute! Thanks for the inspiration and instruction.
Surekha Galagoda says
Dear Cathy
I fell in love with all the sets specially the sets with critters and most importantly I learnt a lesson on sentiment placementwhich is very important as I am a new bee.Thank you for your hard work. Stay safe and blessed
Karen Bliss says
Both of these cards are so sweet! My favorite is the Bunny Card, love watching your videos on YouTube.
Maria Pischke says
Good morning Cathy,
I discovered your videos on YouTube University a few weeks ago and OMG I so love your style of filming / editing …see what I did there…lol. I have been binge-watching you since then. My husband has even commented on your videos, which he has never done before 🙂
I also love the way you create your cards. Thank you so much for sharing your talent. And keep the little circle it’s nice to see your expressions and not just your hands.
I guess I should mention the giveaways. I would love to be entered for a chance to win.
Thanks
Maria
Cheri says
Cathy – what a wonderful Reveal from Colorado Craft Co! I love all five sets! Look fun to color, & love that they can be used for a variety of occasions (except the Easter egg set). It’s always enjoyable to watch your videos! Oh….. macaroons (with two O’s) are coconut cookies that most often have a maraschino cherry on top. If you like coconut, you LOVE macaroons! Macarons (with one O) look kind of like small hamburgers – like the ones in the stamp set. Delicious, either way!
Anne G says
I love both cards! I think the macaron. card will be perfect for my twin grandkids birthday cards. It’s their favorite cookie!
Your videos are so real. I learn so much from you! Say warm!
TrishH says
Love, love, love your videos and your style!
Terry Wasson says
You make it look so easy! I love how the bunnies turned out.
Lyn says
It’s so helpful to see using distress inks to watercolor in action…the stamps are adorable!
Veronica Donnelly says
What a GREAT release! Big and bold is yummy and with Easter around the corner must have cute bunnies. Love new slimline macaroons!
Karen Kreun says
Love all the new stamps. I enjoy watching your videos for technique and inspiration. Fun
Linda E says
You make it look so easy. Thanks for all the inspiration and techniques.
Kat P says
I’m loving each one of your videos. You have a beautiful heart and personality it shines right through. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work, suggestions and of course all the time with video editing.
Crossing fingers for my chance at winning the new stamps. I love each one.
Gayle Chrvala says
So enjoyed your video and cards. These new sets are really great. Thanks for the chance to win.
Bel says
Aloha Cathy! I enjoy watching your video. I love the simplicity of your cards but I especially like your sense of humor.🤣
Sheri Kempke says
Awesome cards and video. Thanks Cathy! I love Anita’s stamp designs, always so gorgeous.
Melodie Pellegrino says
Since the moment I first saw Anita Jeram stamps I fell in love. I feel about the same about you and your videos, I love the fact that you show your mistakes and show us all how to fix them. You do make me feel like it is doable to try anything. I love the feeling your video’s give me a vibe that we are sitting across from each other and just crafting. Thank you.
Judy Rutherford says
Cathy, I love watching your videos. You make me want to do more things that are “outside my comfort zone” because you say you’re not always comfortable – yet you do it and it looks great. The painting of the bunny scene was so good! I have purchased water color paints (and have yet to use them) because it scares me! I have distress inks and now I AM going to try this method. Thanks for making me a bit for confident! Best to you!
LeDonna MaCurdy says
I would LOVE these wonderful stamps!
Karen Rhoads says
I love how both the macarons and Easter bunny cards came out. You’ve inspired me to try my hand at watercoloring now. I don’t own any distress ink pads yet. What colors do you recommend I start with?
Debbie Strauss says
Cathy,
Both cards are adorable! Love your approach- it’s water color, we don’t have to be perfect
Katie says
In love with the Slimline Macarons!! So cute and a fun card!
Linda says
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Anita Jeram stamps…so cute! Can’t wait to get the new ones.
Your watercoloring is so nice too.
Karen Judy says
I love these new stamps and the cards you created with them. I find I shy away from water coloring because I feel inept at it but watching you color these has inspired me to give it a try. Thank you for your videos and your explanations.
Diane Dupont says
Those bunny stamps (& all the stamps from that illustrator) are just precious! Thanks for sharing! You did an awesome job bringing them to life! 😊😊😊
Mary Hauer says
Beautiful cards. I love watching you create.
Sharon Sullivan says
Love how you watercolor with distress inks and those little critters are the CUTEST! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Maureen Reiss says
Really Beautiful cards Cathy!!! Yes you should water color more!!!!
Carolyn Peters says
I just love the Anita Jeram illustrations! My first thought was “Hamburgers” when I saw the Macarons. Love them, too!
Laurie Bass says
I love your cards!!! Always enjoy your videos!!! These new stamps by CCC are awesome!!
Dianna DeCaluwe says
Beautiful images and I am so inspired by you and your painting. Thank you for the chance to win.
Carrie Arii says
Love the whimsical bunnies! And the macarons look good enough to eat! (BTW it’s Ron’s, not roons; macaroons are made of coconut). Always enjoy your videos and have learned a lot from you.
Heidi Vigneux says
I am so inspired by your cardmaking! I have been following your You Tube channel for a while. I am a beginner cardmaker and love your techniques and style. Your detailed videos make it less intimidating for beginners like me! Very easy to follow…clean, simple and always stunning!
Silke says
I would love to get the bunnies. They are sooo cute. Thank you for your video and the design lesson! Contemplating still about the text. It is really astonishing, how different the impression is.
That you Cathy, for the time and effort you put in the videos.
Crafty wishes and take care
Silke
Chris Betlock says
Love your encouragement to try things out of our comfort zone. I have fallen madly in love with the bunnies and mice…and have almost all of them released thus far. Thanks so much for sharing the authentic You. You are a dear. hugs and smiles for this day!
Joy says
These are really beautiful stamps! Thank you Cathy for inspiring me to be brave and pick up a paint brush. I’m going to put on my big girl panties and do it!!! LOL
Theresa F. says
Such great new sets from Colorado Craft Company. Your videos are so helpful and inspiring! Thank you!
Retta Lutte says
Thank you so much for sharing you beautiful cards. I never think to water color with distress inks! I think this is the best release yet!!!
Jodi Todd says
Love your videos and sense of humor. I especially enjoy the design tips!
Alice Stoner says
Hi Cathy! I enjoy watching your videos while I have my coffee in the mornings. I am new to card making and get so much inspiration from you. I wouldn’t consider myself artistic, but I am enjoying having something to do while we are locked down here in Canada. In November my first grandchild was born, a beautiful little girl named Roz (Rosalind). When I see the Anita Jerman stamps I think of all of the cards I can make for her in the future. I do have a couple of Anitas stamps on order from SimonSaysStamps, however they haven’t arrived yet. I love ordering from them although it takes about a month to get to Canada! Ha ha I would love a chance to win some of these cute little bunnies to make Roz some cards. I am hoping to purchase the story books as well so that she may recognize the characters during story time! Sending much love. Stay safe!
Alice Stoner
Pauline says
Absolutely stunning stamps Cathy and your cards are lovely. I need to try watercolouring with my distress inks. Thanks for sharing and the inspiration, Love watching your videos.
Carie Johnson says
I love the Cards you made. The Easter one is my favorite. The bunny stamps from Colorado Company are adorable.
Lucinda says
Oh how I’d love to add these stamps to my collection! They are all so adorable!
Kay Spangler says
I think the Anita Jeram stamps are my favorite of all stamps. And, Cindy, your watercoloring has made me want them all. I can’t wait!
Betsy says
Cathy – So love your videos. This one was really fun. Thank you for sharing !!!
Norma Knowles says
Thank You 🙂 Awesome Easter card, enjoyed it very much
Aimee says
Oh my goodness, that easter card. Love it! Both cards are beautiful but the bunnies….too cute. I really enjoy watching your videos and seeing all the cards you post. Thank you Cathy!
Diane Shaw says
Love those stamps, especially the bunny collection! I’ve used a couple of their lovely legs stamps …so fun! You did a great job with coloring, it gave me inspiration to do more water coloring with distress ink. Thank you!
Jill says
I love the big and bold sets, they are super cute! Plus the idea of of using distress ink as watercolor is awesome! Love the ideas.
Daria says
Wonderful cards! Thank you for the video. I appreciate your tips. Something that has helped me with sentiment placement is to stamp it on acetate and then move it around on the card until I find the spot I like best.
Jessica Jobe says
Those bunnies are so adorable! I love your card-making style and enjoy watching all your videos. Your talent and genuine personality are so refreshing! Thank you!
Laurie Clark says
I get soooo excited when I see you’ve put out a new video! Not only do I love your cards, but I adore your ‘style’ :D. I just really love these stamps! Thanks for this giveaway!
Janice Lutz-Vanhoy says
I’d love to win one of these sets. Both sets are wonderful.
Patti Brigman says
Cathy, I’m so glad you showed what to do about the grass on the bunny picture. I was not sure if I should just put my picture closer to the bottom of the paper so that the creatures were not floating in the air, or just to color those sprigs of grass that were showing. Now I know I can go beyond the grass that is drawn in and my picture doesn’t have to be at the bottom of my panel. I love watching your videos.
Brenda C says
Wow, huge difference in the look of the card when you moved the sentiment. Thank you for that tip! Loving these illustrations. Thank you!
Joan Pilote says
Thanks for your wonderful video on the Colorado Craft Company’s new release. I think that your teaching skills are amazing. I am so new to making cards that when I watch you I think ‘Wow, she explains everything so well that I can do this!!’ You are the best!! And I absolutely love your humor!! Have a wonderful day!!
Jennifer L Floto says
I ABSOLUTELY adore Anita Jerome’s art work!!!!!!! Your card came out beautiful.
Wanda says
I love your relaxed style of painting and am looking forward to taking a class with you at Crop and Create. This was an amazing class and really loved the bunnies. Thanks again
Linda Brown says
Thank you for the encouragement to try watercolor. You made it simple on these wonderful images…love them!! They are timeless. I will try watercolor on some images I already have in my collection. Would LOVE to have these adorable sets.
Marge Cholometes says
I love Colorado cards, so cute! I am going to try water color with distress inks, looks like fun! You make everything look so easy! Thanks again for sharing. I did not see the Debbie tool!
Have a great day!
Mary Vanden Berge says
Cathy – I love this video! The difference on sentiment placement you showed is such a great way to see how the little things can change the whole look of the card. I am enjoying your videos – So happy to know where I can find guidance as I start this new hobby! You are my favorite- thank you for sharing your talents!
Elizabeth Abruzzese says
I love your cards and videos Cathy. The stamps are gorgeous. I would like to be entered in a chance to win. Thank you.
Angie Moncrief says
Two more fantastic cards. Inspired to try distress ink watercoloring.
Julie Mrozinski says
Beautiful stamps! I enjoy watching you paint and learning your tips.
Bethany says
Oh! That little Easter bunny image is entirely too adorable for words!
Thank you for the generous giveaway 🙂
Anne-Marie Schofer says
Beautiful cards! The Anita Jerram stamps are hard to resist. I love all your videos and learn so much every time I watch one.
Max Vo says
I love your videos and techniques. They are simple and easy for me to follow and recreate. Love!
Lisa W says
Alway love your cards.
So cute as always!!
Cynthia Myers says
I love her illustrations!!! Both cards are beautiful. I’m going to try watercolor painting with my distress inks!
Victoria Ratajeski says
Your cards were so cute .I especially like the bunnies!You do such beautiful work!
Adrian Mackey says
I just love everything you do!!! And your simple lessons on design are making me a much better card maker!
Julie Martin says
These stamps are perfect for my style. I love making cards for my grandchildren and would really put these to use! Thanks for your inspirational videos!!
Margaret Breiter says
First of all…I Love your videos…so fun! Second these new releases are gorgeous; the bunnies and the mice are just soooo cute, and the desserts…yum! Third but not least thank you for the opportunity to win (crazy times on this world).
Chris Betlock says
Like that you did the drawing before Valentine’s day. You’re on it!
Sharon Hatch says
These cards are so adorable!! Great job on the painting, Cathy! I love your videos. Hope I get picked for the giveaway!!😊💕
Kitty Theiss says
I loved the bunny card. Those images are precious.
Lisa Byers says
OMG!! Look at that yummy cupcake and ice cream cone!! Delicious!! I love these new stamps!!! Can’t wait to add them to my others!!!
Janice Thomas says
I love Anita’s stamps. I have a few from the very first release and made my grandsons 4th yr birthday card using the bunny and balloon. I also purchased him the book “how much I love you”. Thank you for the chance to win this amazing set
Melanie Simmons says
Love the watercolor look with those adorable bunnies! Such a sweet card
Karen Smith says
I love to see videos using old and new supplies together -like using distress ink as watercolors and new stamp sets to spark creativity… love the cards and the stamps sets are delightful !
Judy says
Loved the bunnies – you actually inspired me to try watercolouring which has always intimidated me. Thanks for sharing!
Tamara Swavely says
I love the bunny card you made. And so great to paint with ink!
KathyBudd says
Cathy, you are such a hoot to watch! Love all of the new CCC stamps and both of your cards are beautiful even with the sentiment stamped before you water colored the images.
Pat klein says
Cathy, thanks for showing me how easy it is to use distress inks to water color! Well at least you made it look easy!
Kim Lundstrom says
Adorable stamps and cards made with them! I always learn so much from you!
Debbie Whitmore says
Cathy, these cards are so beautiful. I am not good at coloring, but you have me convinced I may be able to do this! Thank you for your encouragement.
Tracy says
Loved your video today, I actually love all your videos! I especially loved the Anita Jeremy card and discussion about sentiment placement. Thank you for sharing with us❤️
Nicola Cooper says
What a treat to watch you create two gorgeous cards today. They were so different but as ever the completed cards were very you! I loved your watercolour technique with the distress ink, I don’t know why you worry about painting those bunnies looked great. And you used a ‘red’ in the macaron stack, the black card was a very classic finish.
P.S. I was hoping you’d use ‘Sprout’ to mount the bunnies as I love the name 😎
Sherri Little says
I always remind myself after watching your videos that I can do that, too!
Ingrid Aries says
So cute! I love the new designs! And thanks for the inspiration, Cathy! You’re cards are simply beautiful!
Deborah Wehde says
I love your videos you explains things so well. You are down to earth and a bit funny to.
Thank you.
The Easter card was wonderful. I have not tried water coloring but you make it look so easy.
Debbie
Ingrid says
Beautiful cards as usual! I love the new stamp sets…
Connie Oney says
The cards are adorable! I think you did great with the painting.
Marguerite Peaden says
These are all nice stamp sets, not sure which I like best. I might lean a tad more towards the slimline stamps, but not bu much. Both cards turned out well
Maria says
I love the Anita Jeram stamps so mutch!
Debby Willis says
I loved the 2 cards that you made using products from the Colorado Craft Co!! The artist’s bunnies and mice are very cute and I love that in using the same cute animal on multiple stamp sets makes them so versatile! You can make so many different cards using the same few stamp sets which is something I look for before making a purchase. Thank you, Cathy, for introducing us to this new craft company and thank you to them for allowing you to give away some of their stamps!
Ada Frank says
These two cards are ADORABLE! I so enjoy your YouTube videos. I’d love to win this give away and recreate your magic!!!
Carrie says
Love the cards and the colors you used are perfect! Thank you for sharing.
Frannie says
Cathy, you are a ray of sunshine! I love how you teach and can make me feel connected. I have purchased a few of the Anita Jeram stamps… And would be happy to win these latest editions.
KATHERYN G CAMPS says
Thanks so much for the giveaway! Love your cards
Mary K Adams says
Adorable cards! The watercolors are so soft. And love your “boops” as you place embellishments. Hope your back is feeling better.
Cheryl Estes says
I loved your cards and I really love the Anita Jeram stamp sets. I am new to coloring with Distress Inks and I have found it to be easier than watercolor. Thank you for the inspiration!
Carol Kawakami says
Beautiful water coloring! You are so inspiring to watch! Thank you for showing us that water coloring with distress inks is simple and easy to do!
Michele W says
Love these cards, especially the Easter card! You make the watercoloring look so easy and virtually foolproof that I may finally give it a try. Thanks for inspiring and for the great video!
Teresa says
So fun!!
Ezlie Perez says
Great cards and stamps!
christine bakalski says
hallo cathy,
ein komentar aus deutschland. ich liebe deine youtube videos sehr und höre dir gern zu, obwohl ich nicht alles versehe. mein englisch ist schlecht, aberdu bist super.
liebe grüsse
christine
Sherri Werner says
Just love her artwork and your distress ink painting!
Sharyn Ackerley says
Hi Cathy,
I would truly love to win. I’m pretty sure our craft shop here in Geelong doesn’t supply these. It would really make my year.
Keep safe and I always look forward to watching your videos on YouTube.
Yours In Crafting
Sharyn xx
Sonia D Krohn says
I really appreciate your videos. They are informative and a lot of fun to watch. You always bring simple designs for beginner card makers like myself. It is so nice to learn that there are beautiful new stamps being made by Colorado Craft Co. I just need to work harder to be able to get all those stamps. Thank you for sharing your creativity and sense of humor.
Amy Donohue says
Cards…stamps…SO CUTE!! I love them all!! As to the sentiment….I actually like the 2nd one because for some reason it seems to make the imagery jump out even more. I think the 3td (final) one is too squished. As you can tell from my choice of words (“squished”) I am NOT a graphic artist. But I’m always good for an opinion! HAHAHA!!! Thanks, as always, Cathy, I just love what you do and it always inspires me!
Peggy D. says
Cathy, you have encouraged me to try painting with my (extensive) set of Distress inks. I love the look of water colors, but am terrified of painting! After seeing the two cards you did today, I’m gonna give it a shot.
Joan says
Love the new sets from Colorado Craft Company. Your cards are adorable.
Loisha Myers says
Thanks for the inspiration, I’m really enjoying watching your videos. I love that you add some humor.
Myrna L. Garcia says
I loved your bunny card!!!
Susan A Anglesey says
Cathy I just LOVE watching you make cards! I’ve collected quite a few CZDesigns card making items and I love them all. I must get that Easter set and as a side note, we have a friend who is a Pastry Chef, the cookies are called Macrons, long o😉😉
Laura says
I love these cards! I also love your simple approach to cards. I’m so glad Colorado Craft Company is able to turn Anita Jeram’s illustrations into stamps.
Caroline Young says
Your video are so fun to watch also very inspirational, keep them up x
Jeanne szymanski says
Thanks for this video – I love to watch others paint like this and your vid is just what I needed for inspiration!! Love the cards!!!
Margie Summerour says
Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent and your fun personality!
Rebecca Bowman says
lots of inspiration this morning, loved how you made it simple….. loved the Easter stamp, putting it on my wish list
Kathi Massey says
Love this technique!! And the bunnies!
Helen Parnham says
Hi i would like to be considerex for the February 2021 give away please
Amy Welding says
I really love your use of distress ink for water color. You make it look so easy. Love all your videos. And love those nails!
Diane says
I enjoy your videos so much. I love your sense of humor and admire your talent. Thanks for making the videos. These stamp sets are adorable and I love the way you painted them.
Sandi Arnold says
You are so talented and such a great instructor. I’m going to try this U would live to win this beautiful stamps. All of them are so sweet. Have a great day
Dora Madera says
Good Morning Cathy,
I love how you shared two cards today. I will cross my fingers to win the Macaron Stamp set because I bake these arduous treats and have many crafty friends that bake them as well. Thanks for sharing all the tools you use and providing links. I also have my word of the day “GESTALT” thanks to you.
Much LOVE,
Dora
Cheryl Salvato says
Anita Jeram is my new favorite artist. I love her bunnies and mice. I have some of the previous releases and would love to have these new sets. I love how you used the distress inks to color the illustrations.
Lynn Pinkstaff says
Thanks for the great cards Cathy! I would live to win the stamps from the Colorado Craft Company.
Vania Gizzi says
Your videos always make me smile, thnx. You are funny and your tips on design are the cake on the cherry. 🙂 no kidding. Really, when I saw the difference the positioning of the sentiment made, my head exploded. I love the 3C stamps, all of them. I have one of last Christmas Anita Jeram stamps. I treated myself. They are the cutest thing. Anyway, just thank you. Today I really needed your video.
Debra Fries says
Love all the bunnies. Thanks for explaining the placement of the sentiment. Love to learn about good design practices and the why’s
Donna Oates says
Thank you for the tip about sentiment placement. Good stuff! Love the watercoloring. It does look less intimidating than my other watercolor trays! Love the cards but the Anita Jeram card has my heart!
Sophie says
I never thought of water coloring until I saw your video. I am definitely going to try this.
MJ Sinsel says
I have been thrilled with all the Anita Jeram releases. I am so glad Colorado Craft Company has gotten the rights to her artwork. Of course, Cathy Zelske has done a great job showing how even a newbie can use this artwork with her simple techniques.
Patti Johnson says
I love Colorado Craft stamps and your cards are adorable!
I learn something new everytime I watch.
Cheryl says
Loved your cards & video!
Jeanine Rasmusen says
A regular watcher of your you tube videos, love your style of card making and how you tell the story.
those stamps would be amazing and how you water coloured them, fantastic. I would love to try to get the same result as you have. would be so much fun and looks very relaxing.
Nini Kelley says
Love your painting! I’m inspired to give this a try!
Julie M. says
Good information about the greeting placement. I don’t think I would have thought about your third and final placement, but it nestled in perfectly. Thanks for the opportunity to win stamps, too.
Maria Helena Fernandez says
What lovely stamps and your water coloring was great!
Kathryn Ladra says
I Just love watching you and your creativity emerge on my computer. I think the Anita Jeram creatures are adorable and your painting excellent. Thanks
Kim Bears says
Love, love, love that you shared watercoloring with Distress Inks with us today! You really make me feel like I can do it! Thanks Cathy! 🙂
Dolores Farr says
Thanks Cathy!
I love Colorado Crafts.
Susan Gunst says
Hi Kathy! Loved the Colorado Craft new reveal video! Love the bunnies and how you colored them. Looks so natural. Adorable. I am just learning to use watercolor and the video was very helpful. Thank you so much. Susan 🙂
Jalayne Salzman says
I just love the Colorado Craft Company stamps with the Anita Jeram illustrations. They just make my creative heart soooo happy. And now there are several more to add to the collection. Yipee!!!!!!!!!
Audrey Meyer says
You make me confident enough to try… loving these stamps!
MJ GELTZ says
Loved the rabbits stamp the best but you got me with the sweets to eat, the Big and Bold stamps!!!
Karyn Allen says
Darling stamp sets! Would love to win either set.
Thanks for the opportunity.
Georgann S says
I’ve been very successful painting with my distress inks. The reason I don’t wait and stamp the sentiment last is because of big boo-boos, even with a stamping platform. The gestalt lesson was very informative. Love listening to you as you work! Thanks for all you do!
Margaret Page says
Great new stamps. They look so good in water colour. Love your humour.
Kymn Stanley says
Such classic looking stamps, the stamps look like they come from a story book. Thank you for another fun tutorial.
Phyllis Steffensen says
Love the bunny card. You made the painting super easy which as a beginner I really appreciate. These mice and bunnies are so cute.
Audrey Meyer says
Your videos make me feel ‘normal’!
Sometimes I stamp my sentiment on a separate piece of paper so I con mov3 it around before I stamp it on the final card🙃
Joy Janssen says
Amazing! Love the stamps (love that Colorado Craft Co is US made) and love the inspiration!
Leslie Justiniani says
I’m always inspired by your talent, knowledge and finished product! In this case even more as I love the Anita Jeram designs and am pre-beginner when it comes to watercoloring… thank you for your warm approach which makes it seem possible to accomplish!
Sandy S. says
Cathy-you and Colorado Craft Company have done it again-designs that will appeal to young and old alike. You have given me confidence that I can create beautiful cards with your design and coloring tips. The new stamps are so appropriate for events coming up in anyone’s families. My daughter is a baker who appreciates the cards I make and often requests cards from me. The new ones with the macarons and other tasty treats will certainly be on her request list to give to her fellow bakers for birthday and thank you cards. Since she is expecting a baby in May, a card made with the “New Baby” set would almost certainly be one to add to a Keepsake album for her little one.
Suzanne Hue says
Great video 😍! Thanks for tips and tricks. I really want to try water coloring and I love how you did it with Distress inks. Sometimes I forget they can be used that way. Lol
Laurie G says
Fabulous….you’ve made me a big & bold believer!
Annmarie Zarzecki says
Hello Cathy..I am a new card maker and you are just so adorable and funny that I can relate to you. Thanks for all your tutorials and teaching of placement and color. I’m really trying. Lost my mojo somewhere and can’t seem to find it? Wish I had all the stamps you have and the colors. Wish me luck and thanks again!
Donna Burgess says
Hi Cathy!
Always enjoy watching your videos. Love your style and sense of humor. I always learn something new when watching your videos. These stamps are so cute and Anita Jeram is so talented.
Melanie says
Love your videos. You always inspire me.
Patti Rocha says
LOVED the video and I’ve been a fan of Colorado Craft Company for a long time now. Their ‘Big and Bold’ stamps are fantastic! I have a few already and my favorite (so far) is the Jack o Lantern and Haunted House.
I liked the cards you made, but have to admit I’m partial to the macaron one…it made me hungry! 🙂
Thank you for the chance to enter this fun drawing!
Dana Joy says
Absolutely loved watching you watercolor these images. Now I need to eat a macaroon. 😂
Patricia says
I love watching your videos. You make everything look so easy. Your bunnies card turned out so cute, and the macrons look so yummy. The Big and Bold stamps look very interesting. I hope you will try them out in a future video.
You didn’t specify if there were any restrictions for entering so hopefully I have a chance because I live in Canada. I’ve seen other YouTubers/Bloggers only allow U.S. viewers to enter their contests/drawing.
Thank you for sharing your talent with your videos.
Gayle Sanders says
I really like the third card you made with the bunnies. I could see what you were talking about in each succession photo and agree the sentiment nestled in the design looked best. Thank you for sharing another great video, I enjoy watching you a lot.
Cheryl Vanderhoof says
I just discovered the Colorado Craft Company in the past month and instantly fell in love! I want everything! Love the way you use the new stamps.
Wendy Pollock says
Love your videos Cathy – they’re always full of enthusiasm with a good touch of reality!!
Jessica Pena says
CZ is a card-making rockstar. Thank you for the constant inspiration and lessons! Both cards are amazing.
Karen Rodgers says
I like your dry sarcasm. It’s the main reason I’m able to get through your videos. It sets you apart from all the dull same old same videos… lightens my day. Thanks
Laurie Nasca says
Great job with the new CCC releases! I’ve got the two previous big and bold sets and they’re great. But those bunnies and mice are to die for! Thanks for making it look easy.
Joni A says
Loving all of Anita’s cute lil bunny stamps!!! Perfect timing for Easter!!! There are so many ideas floating in my head of what I could create with these super cute little bun buns!!! And the Biggie stamps are cool too!!!
Debbie says
These stamps are too cute!🐇
April Aguinaga says
Kathy, you always make your cards special. I love them both!
sandra h says
Your cards are so cute
Gibboney Vicki says
Really cute bunny art for Easter! You make it look so easy.
Ginny DeVault says
I absolutely love your videos..you are funny and real. Your ideas and explanations of why placement makes the difference has really helped me in my craft. Thank you.
Lorraine Buttner says
Adorable! There goes my new year’s resolution to cut back on adding to my stamp collection. Again. 🙂
Janine says
Hi. Kathy.greetings from Australia. Love these cards. I’ve been dabbling with watercolor thanks for keeping it simple. They look awesome. Janine
Teresa Rawnick says
I love the new release stamps and I really enjoyed your watercolor tutorial. I adore Anita Jeram stamps and those bunnies are just the cutest, but I love all the new stamps. Beautiful cards.
Terri M. Braun says
Hi Cathy, Loved these two cards! I’m going to have to try painting with Distress Inks. (If I mess up, it’s only paper, right?) Have fallen in love with Anita Jeram’s artwork and have started collecting her stamps. Thank you for this opportunity to win these great pieces of art!
Teresa Buckmaster says
Cathy your painting is just beautiful!! I’ve got to get brave enough to try this! Thank you for sharing with us from your craft/dining room!
Mary Ann Reilly says
Terrific video of a great release. Not being blessed with children, Anita Jeram’s art work is new to me, and I’m in love with it. The new release is just magic. You give me the confidence to try to watercolor these images and I’m so eager to try. Thank you!
Brooke Guadagno says
I loved watching you make your two beautiful cards. I never thought of using the Distress inks for water coloring. And I never thought that the placement of the sentiment made such a big difference. Thank you
Misty McCawley says
I’m so in love with the Anita Jeram stamp sets. Makes me want to try my hand at watercoloring. TFS!
Laura Lynn Cookson says
Would love to win this giveaway. I have recently subscribed to your utube channel and am so inspired by you and your card making projects. I just started the journey into card making and am hooked!
Trudie C Vick says
Love love these cards. And someone’s comment about her husband would see the macrons and say yum hamburgers was priceless. Hey they could be sliders. Colorado Stamp company creates some really awesome cards. Thanks for sharing.
Dalis says
Thanks for the chance to win these beauties!
— Dalis
JoAnn says
Beautiful cards, I always learn something from your videos
michelle arsenault says
Oh Cathy. These cards are so, so ,so darn cute. Encourages me to do a little water coloring!
Ro Battaglini says
Cathy , I love watching your videos. You so creative and a wonderful teacher. Hope to win the stamp sets
Elsie Kelly says
Great cards! Bunnies are so cute!
Meera L says
Love these cards. I need to practise water colouring more!
Riva Moyer says
Thanks for another great video, I think I always learn something new. These stamps are so darn adorable, but I wouldn’t have known what to do with them. You have given me the confidence to try something new.
Diane Willey says
Love the Anita Jeremy stamps. They are so sweet. Beautiful painting today!
Bonnie Swartzfager says
You make card making look so easy. I love your crafty tips.
Cheryl says
Thanks for a great video. I swear this company is going to make me go broke. Love Anita Jeram’s designs!!!
Ann says
Oh my gosh! Love those bunnies! I may have to add them to my collection. Love how you decorated them, and discussed options for the wording. Thank you for all you do!!
Mary Smith says
I absolutely LOVE all of the Anita Jeram stamps!! I have several sets and I love to watercolor them. I cant wait to get some of these new ones!
Merrily says
I started watching you when Jennifer McGuire spoke about your videos and gave a link. You are so fun to watch and make a home crafter feel like they can succeed. Thank you for your humor and simple techniques!!!
Michelle says
These were so cute. I’ve never tried water coloring but I feel empowered to try.
Dee Reip says
These stamps are adorable. I love your videos.
Patricia E Wilson says
So cute! Don’t you just love the “Anita” series? The stamps are all so unique.
Tami Polasik says
Super cute!!! Thanks for sharing 😍
Christine Fracchia says
Love both of your cards but especially the Easter bunnies. They are absolutely adorable.
You make water coloring seem easy. Thanks for the inspiration and a chance to win!
Lisa Fitzpatrick says
I love watching you paint! You brought those bunnies to life and the macaroons look good enough to eat!
Becky says
Loved your video, you inspired me to do more watercoloring. I noticed you used a lot more water than I usually do so I’ll try that. Thanks for all you do.
SherylH says
Love your cards — thanks for showing your watercoloring method using distress inks. I have to just do it and not be so concerned with perfection.
Glenda Demorest says
Your cards are always so stunning. 😀
Sharri Niehus Reeves says
Absolutely love the Anita Jerram stamps and your technique for coloring them.
mary kay jacques says
Hey cool. I didn’t know you had a blog! lol
Paula Corcoran says
The video was fantastic and gave me the inspiration to give it a go. Thank you .
Barbara Matthews says
My goodness Cathy, nice watercolouring. The cards are so pretty. Thank you so much for the chance to win these stamps, they are so awesome, love the bunnies.
Kate says
Your cards are beautiful! Love the big and bold release the best.
Jeri Langlitz says
I just loved the cards! I thought the sentiment was placed in an okay position, so I’m not quite sure what you meant about the placement. Would you please consider doing a video on this subject? I did love all 3 photoshop placements though.
I would love getting the entire release, but the “big & bolds” would be just fine by me! ❤️❤️❤️
Take care & stay safe!
Kerrie Good says
I know I can do it now- too. Thanks for helping me believe that I too can watercolor with my distress inks. So happy that I have them. I am going to have to look at this technique for some Easter cards as well. Thanks for being you.
Linda S Lehecka says
All so cute, but I LOVE the bunnies!
Colleen Griffin says
I must try painting after watching your video.
Jody V says
I love your cards Cathy Z. And your humor. Thank you for sharing with us.
Sandy Vincent says
Love the Anita Jeram stamps! Thanks for showing how easy it is to paint them. I’ll have to give it a whirl…
Deborah M says
Cathy, I really love the Easter card!!! You did a beautiful job painting the bunny scene.
PS: Macarons and macaroons are two different things. Both are sweet, yummy treats!
Barbara McMillan says
Kathy, you are such a treasure to watch. I have picked up soooo many tips from you. I love the Easter card and the way you painted the picture. (I loked the other one too.) I love the way you encourage us to ‘have a go’ at painting… something that I don’t do very often. Keep your ideas coming please.
Barbara McMillan
Meta Darmawan says
Cathy…these are adorable stamp sets. I love Colorado Craft Company.
I enjoy watching your you tube videos, your cards are amazing. I love the way you color your projects.
robin reinig says
Those bunnies also adorable. Thanks for taking the”scary” out of watercoloring!!
Tracey Lee-Anne Winders says
Hi Cathy love watching you on youtube. You make me happy everytime. Love both of the cards you made today…Keep being happy and stay safe
Tamatha Schluender says
Thanks, Cathy! Love your videos.
Carol S says
I love Anita Jeram stamps, make water coloring so easy. I have one of the birthday set and love it.
Diana Johnson says
Love Colorado Stamp Co. Stamps! Especially the Anita Jeram ones!
Evelyn says
Love both cards! The Easter card is adorable and your coloring is perfect. Thanks for the heads up on the greeting, great information to have.
Denene Taliaferro says
Colorado Craft Company has the cutest stamps. Thanks for sharing the new releases and especially for sharing the water colored bunnies.
Cindy Keene says
OMG ! These are all so cute ! How very generous of Colorado Craft Company to share the chance to win these…Thank You ❤️
Sandya Dasai says
I have to say those bunnies were just too cute! I really like the simplicity of the card.
Robin L McAuley says
Love all these new stamp sets from Colorado stamping! The macarons are my favorite!
Beth Medich says
Especially love the bunnies and mice. The macrons set is pretty cool and would make a great slim line card for spring.
Cindy Keene says
Thank You for the opportunity for a chance to win one of these sets…They are all so cute !
Kristi says
I love her art, always have even in the children’s books! I am so excited that there are stamp lines featuring them by Colorado Craft Company.
Liz Fay says
So cute! And I always learn so much from your videos.
Jennifer Jensen says
Love this new stamp company!! Anita Jeram’s drawings are fabulous. Thanks for sharing your watercoloring , your humor always cracks me up
Nann says
My pup, Max, and I both agreed it was a ‘ruff’ day. I so needed this sweet, gentle break from the trials and tribulations of working from home.
JUDY WALKER says
Just love these stamps. They are the cutest! Love you and all your videos too!
Barbie Jo Bonnett says
Love your videos, fun to watch and enjoy your clean and simple designs. I always feel enabled to try new techniques after watching you!
Nelleke says
Very cute stamps with all the critters, and a great lesson on placement of your sentiments.
I also liked the ice-cream cone, so realistic!
Jenn D says
Making me want to paint and I don’t paint. Thanks for making things simple.
Angelia grech says
You make me laugh every day ! I’m glad real middle age girls are card making !
Sherry Shumay says
The video on the water coloring painting cards was my first introduction to the stamps. I have never heard of them before. They remind me of the stories mom used to tell me that had those kind of illustration in the books. Thanks so much Cathy for all your entertaining and learning videos you do.
Stacey Simmons says
These are adorable! I love your clean, simple style. It really showcases the stamps.
Nann says
My pup, Max, and I both agreed today was a ‘ruff’ day. I so needed this sweet, gentle break from the trials and tribulations of working from home. Thanks for the inspiration!
Mandy Binler says
Absolutely adorable!
Fay says
Loved your video. The bunnies were my favorite 😍
Barbara McElroy says
Cathy, Your cards and painting with ink have inspired me! I love the stamps and though they are different in “theme,” I can use both of them! So it’s a big decision to choose just one, since at the moment I can purchase just one. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and advice through your videos.
Sandy Hays says
Thank you so much for the tip on the sentiment placement. It really does make a difference for cohesive look. Loved your coloring!
Katherine White says
Very cute card! Love the Anita Jeram collection!
Gayle F says
Love the video, I need to get out of the box to watercolor more.
Fiona Scott says
I do hope that your fans outside of America can enter too, because that Tea Time Stamp set is absolutely my cup of tea!
Sandra Bara says
The stamps are so cute and loved your cards. I watch you on YouTube. I love your channel and have subscribed so I never miss an episode in the craft/dining room.
Kathleen Fink says
Wow another fabulous video. I always forget that I can paint with my inks. You did a stunning job. ❤️❤️
Cindy S says
Love the “tea stained” bunny card. I like the old fashioned feel of the card. Im old fashioned! Im just OLD! Never to old to learn more card making tips. Stamping with the Distress inks looks like I could give it a go. I have not heard of these two stamp companies you represent here, but those slim line options are different.
Becky Turner says
Cathy,
I love your videos! You have totally inspired me to expand my repertoire. Thank you!!! Both cards are beautiful! Colorado Craft Company has gorgeous designs.
Mariel Monge says
Love the new stamps and your cards. Always enjoy your videos, you are so funny!
Barbara F says
I always love your cards!! ❤️ These are no exception– cute stamps, great techniques, beautiful outcomes! Thanks, Cathy!
Gabriela B says
The stamps are so beautiful and your cards always and inspiration 😍
Nancy Hinojosa says
I am new to watercolor and thank you for tutorial. These stamps from Anita Jeram are great for coloring. I would love to win these new stamps
Barb Foster says
Love what you have done! 😍
Stormy T Swann says
You are so “real” I feel like we are sitting in the craft room chatting. I sure enjoy your videos
Giselle D. says
I love Anita’s images, they are so sweet! To me they look like they should be water coloured and using ink pads seems like it would be easier than using actual paint. I bought some stamps from her first release but I would love more!
Bridget Huskey says
I love Colorado Craft Company and their stamps sets. Your cards are always beautiful. Love watching you work.
Patricia Fifield says
I love your upbeat personality always a pleasure to watch your videos. Colorado Craft Company has beautiful whimsical stamps releases.
Lindarub says
Beautiful card love the bunnies and your coloring!
Sandy Brown says
I just love watching your videos!! You have such a relaxing voice and great tips. I would love to win so I can try out your tips and tricks!
Sharon says
What a super sweet group of stamps!
Terrie Jones says
Cathy, your cards are adorable! I’m visually impaired and those big stamps are great. I have bought tons of stamps thinking I would be able to color/paint them and then I realize they are just too difficult. Love, love, love the biggies! I’d love to work with craft supply companies to make products more accessible to the visually impaired. Thanks for sharing and the generous giveaway.
Ellen Wiygul says
I love these new products! The Anita Jeram sets have quickly become my favorites! I would love to win these new ones! I’m looking forward to watching your You Tube video tonight.
Mary Johnson says
Hi Cathy, I love watching and learning from your YouTube videos. Thank you for your uplifting spirit and the introduction to Colorado Craft Company.
Misti A Lillo says
z – I can’t wait to try painting for the first time with my distress inks. I think the color is so magical.
Diane G Maki says
Anita Jeram stamps cry out for watercolors, in my humble opinion. I love the simplicity of your coloring in the video; makes me think, “I can do this!” Thank you for the opportunity to win these lovely sets from Colorado Craft Company!
Cindy Medici says
Just wanted to add to the CZ love fest 🙂 you are super fun! Thanks for sharing!
Milena Patterson says
I love these stamps. Rabbits are my favorite and you did an awesome job with the painting. Thanks for making it look so easy. Loved the sweets too.
Nina says
Another great video CZ…you really are inspirational.
Karen Lindsay says
I love everything Colorado Craft Company and love the cards you’ve created with these new-release stamps. Thank you for sharing, Cathy!
Joyce Youngblood says
Love the adorable creatures and your encouraging description of painting with distress inks. I’m ready to try it!
Cecilia Mohney says
I love your videos, especially when you point out the things you’ve learned as a graphic artist! The placement of the sentiment was one of those tips. You’ve given me many “Aha!” moments over the last few months, showing how a little change in color or placement or texture makes all the difference! I love these whimsical stamps and the sweet cards you made!
Liz Jutila says
I love those Anita Jeram stamps so much! I bought the Christmas and Valentine’s and would love to win the Easter set! Thanks for the great video. I thought your sentiment placement was just fine! It turned out super cute.
Erika Jennings says
Wow, it’s been so fun to watch your style and confidence progress since you started making cards. Who knew when you first started so tentatively that’d you’d be here a few short years later. Thank you for sharing your take on this new release!
Fonda Rush says
Anita’s stamps are so cute and fun. You did a great job in coloring them. I like the big stamps, too. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Elizabeth Burke says
Love the Happy Easter card. I see what you mean about the sentiment placement. I’m going to try to do this with my next card.
Kathy Camasso says
I am loving all of Anita Jeram’s new sets; so darling! To be honest, I liked your original sentiment placement; maybe a little lower but I don’t think I would place it between faces. Just my opinion though, I am no pro, lol!
Tabitha Riley says
I love the Easter stamp set and this company! The rabbit s remind me of the book the velveteen rabbit! So nostalgic ♥️
Mary Espeland says
I really do like both of these cards. I have tried using the d in stress inks for “painting ” but it has be ed n a while. I enjoy all your videos and appreciate the inspiration! Ke dr p them coming!
Lori A Aganon says
Lovely stamps and warm sentiments. I need to break out my distress inks more often.
Monica Bowers says
Pick me Monte
Pick me!!
Cutest sets and I , too love those bunnies!
Erika says
Absolutely love those Big and Bold stamps!!! 🥰😍 the ice cream cone! The macrons! Such cute cards, as always, CZ!!
Rhonda Moitoso says
Hi Cathy! I saw that you had a new video this morning and it was the tease to get me through the day. I knew I had a fabulous video of yours just waiting for me. I loved watching you watercolor and especially loved the bunnies. Thank you for your explanation of how you do everything. I love all of your videos in your craft/dining room!
Donna Pridgen says
Love all your videos. You always make me smile at the end of the day when I get to watch. Thank you for sharing so many different ideas, techniques, quick tips, and different companies and card makers information. I never knew how big card making is all over the world. I’m glad to learn about Colorado Card Company. I definitely will be looking them up. Thanks again.
Denise says
Love the new sets of bunnies and great painting by the way. Very astute with the placement of the sentiment. I wouldn’t have thought of it. First time on your blog. Tons of hugs!
Caroline says
I love the Anita Jeram stamps. They are just so cute. Your watercoloring job was excellent.
Trish says
Always love your videos
Pauline Abeysekera says
Love both cards. The Distress Inks really do have beautiful colours. I enjoyed the lesson on repeating the colour pattern on the first card and on sentiment placement on the second. Thank🙂
Irene G. says
How adorable are Anita Jeram’s cute little critter stamps. Normally I’d be all about them. I have fallen in deep like with the Big and Bold stamp sets. I have been wanting to add bigger and bolder to my collection. LOVE these!!! You have such great ideas, and your braveness to adventure into unsure territory of doing things rubs off on me. Makes me want to try it all myself. WHOEVER wins the sets will be lucky and I’m sure they will bless many others with projects they use them on. Keep making such cool videos… you make my day!!!
Kellie Snow says
I LOVE these new stamps!! Loved both cards.
Evan says
Cathy, I love your work, and love the new stamps! You’re so inspiring.
Betty Sue says
Such fun and cute cards!
Cathleen S says
Cathy, you never give yourself enough credit! You are a wonderful watercolorist! I have to say that I really don’t care for the sentiment down so close to the images…I prefer the second option that was just a little higher and looks less crowded. However, I get what you were saying. I have some of the earlier AJ stamps…love the valentine and St Patrick’s sets. I have used colored pencils and they turned out so cute! Thanks for sharing your talent, I look forward to all your videos…you are a great inspiration for me! ❤️
Mary Faith says
These cards were just amazing. I love the illustrations of the stamps. They are fun and whimsy.
Karen M says
Those bunnies are so precious. I enjoyed watching you paint them and then describing where to put sentiments. Very helpful!
amy busener says
Oh Please Pick Me!! These new sets are adorable 🙂
Jennifer says
Thanks for sharing these new releases. Love watching your simple take on card making. Never knew I could paint with my inks.
Arissa says
OMG!! The Cards are amazing and I am in love with the Easter one!!! Simply adorable 🥰
Dawn says
Cathy
Thank you for inspiring me to paint with distress inks! This will be much more attainable for me than markers.
Linda says
I loved the Easter stamp so much I purchased it immediately. I then found your video. I loved your video and the colors you used. So pretty. I learned from you today too. Don’t add the sentiment before you color it. Thank you so much.
J Stewart says
I absolutely love these bunnies!
Wilma Marx says
Cathy, love watching you videos. Don’t stop making them.
Cheryl says
Adorable! You make watercoloring look so easy. I enjoy your videos. Thanks.
Ann-Marie Ostermeier says
I love your your painting of Anita Jeram’s Easter bunnies! I was so surprised by how much the change in placement of sentiment effected the outcome of the picture.
Donna Jones says
What great designs. I always love checking out new stamps.
Great cards Cathy.
Joy Soldan says
LOVE LOVE LOVE your way of explaining how easy it is to paint these images using distress inks! I think it’s given me the courage to give it a try! I also LOVE the Colorado Craft stamps since I discovered them!!! They have great designs and l look forward to getting the “Big and Bolds” as well as Anita’s latest creations!!!
Glad they have you to “show off” their latest designs!!!
Terri says
I just love your work. I’m so glad I found your youtube channel. Your cards are amazing.
Linda Miltzow says
Cathy, I love, love, love learning from you! Thank you so much for encouraging us to create, even if we don’t feel we are good enough for a particular technique (or at craftiness in general). It is such good therapy for heart, soul, and mind, especially these days! Hope your back is on the mend…it was nice to see you today. And as always, such SWEET cards! 🙂
Leah Cleary says
These bunnies are so cute. They take me back to my childhood. You did a great job with the painting! Hoorays!
Heather W says
I love all of these stamp sets and your cards turned out great (as always)!
Suzanne says
Hi from beautiful Jackson Wyoming. I got a kick out of your comment about having a sweet tooth. I am a pastry chef and the sweet tooth keeps me employed.
Thanks for the great videos.
Pam W. says
Hi. Kathy
I am a newbie paper crafter. I truly enjoy watching your videos. Your helpful hints and techniques are perfect for a person who is new to paper crafting. Thanks so much for making me feel like I can make beautiful cards to send to my family and friends. 👌👏🏼👍🏻🌻
Suzanne says
Hi from beautiful Jackson Wyoming. I got a kick out of you saying you have a sweet tooth. I am a pastry chef, and the sweet tooth keeps me employed.
Thanks for all of the great videos.
Mary Woodbridge says
As usual I enjoyed the video. You are easy to listen to. Great advice about trying to watercolor. I am no artist, but I keep trying. I started the whole crafting process in 2016. Thanks for sharing your talent and sense of humor. And wonder. Keep it up sister!!
Gail Young says
I am so glad you shared painting with Distress Inks today…They are so easy to use and made your darling cards come to life!
Suzanne says
Hi from beautiful Jackson Wyoming. I am a pastry chef, and do I have the cure for your sweet tooth!
Thanks for all the great videos.
Elizabeth Costa-Rogers says
Thank you for sharing the new releases. Such wonderful designs! Your cards turned out wonderful… the macaroons might be fun to color in with puffy paints lol.
Pamela A says
Hi Cathy – Two great cards. I’m in love with the Anita Jeram collection. They are so sweet and charming. I do my best coloring with Distress Ink but not the Oxide inks, they always look a little chalky to me. The Distress Inks you add as much or little as you need. Thank you for sharing, Wouldn’t love getting one of these beauties in your ??
Marj Biehler says
These are such cute stamps and I love the cards you made from them. I learn so much from all of your videos, such as sentiment placement today. Watching your videos has given me the courage to attempt more with my card making. Thank you!
Karla says
That bunny image is SO cute! Love the cards!
Deborah Popish says
Cathy, I can’t believe I found the bottom to leave a comment. All I can say is your are so loved and you are my favorite person to follow because you are funny, artistic and down to earth. Thank you for breaking things down and making it seem so simple to make your cards! I so appreciate the way you share your design choices – and your mistakes as well! I have one of the Anita Jeram winter stamp sets and would love to have an Easter one as I have 12 grandchildren that o enjoy make cards for. I am on a very fixed income that makes it hard to purchase new sets. Thank you for sharing your creativity.
Elizabeth says
Love these cards! You did a wonderful job painting! Can’t wait to give it a try. Thank you for sharing!
Jeanne Boardman says
Just found out I’m going to be a Great-Aunt! The welcome baby set is perfect!!! These sets are so adorable. Love your cards Cathy, always enjoy your videos. I have also found myself reaching for my distress inks often lately, mostly for smooshing backgrounds but it is such a great versatile line of inks.
Michaelene Thomas says
Awesome cards I love your style!
Lisa Palomino says
Cathy Z! My daughter and I have been loving your videos. I’m even inspired to think I might be able to water color with ink myself. You are inspirational to all us middle aged dining room crafters! Gotta go now…and check out Colorado Craft Company. Cyber round of applause from your friend in Michigan, Lisa
Juanita Wong says
Kathy, you are such a delight to watch. I love this company and their designs. You make water coloring look effortless.
Lillie Taylor says
Your videos are always so entertaining and informative. I loved both of the cards you made today.
Julie L. says
Darling stamps! Reminds me of illustrations in a children’s book I read to my grandkids.
Carla Hundley says
Love the new Anita
stamps. And the Big
and Bold are so fun!
Great cards.
Carla from Utah
Virginia Lawton says
Wow ! I really enjoyed watching you color and explain what and how and why you were doing it!! I came over here and scrolled and scrolled and scrolled to get to 404! I started not to leave a comment because well who am I kidding 404 is not going to win anything ! Then I thought well I should tell you how much I like watching you. You have such an easy way about making things and your funny to boot ! Any way I have been telling myself for years I was going to but a stamp set of macaroons so maybe this is the year? I don’t know why I like the look of them so much I have never eaten one nor have I seen them in a store so it’s something to shoot for in 2021 right!?
Jodi says
You are always fun and I love the inspiration you give. I am now going to try painting with my distress inks! I love these new stamp sets! Thank you!
Sarah Jimenez says
I also love to watercolor with my distress inks!! These stamp sets are gorgeous as usual for the CCC!!
Patty Cairns says
Wow, simply…WOW!
Teresa R. Singleton says
Great cards Cathy! Great tip on placement on the sentiment. Love all the stamps sets.
Enjoy your videos!. Thank you for sharing.Colorado craft Company has great stamps.
Sherrie Dowdy says
These are really cute stamps. Love your videos. Always bring a smile.
Sandy Justian says
After watching your video, I’m so excited to try water color painting with my distress inks! And now I need those bunnies!!
Jamie Dinnsen says
Super cute cards, Cathy! I especially like the Big and Bold stamps! <3
Laurelle says
Love The Colorado Craft Company and the Anita Jeram stamps. They are so sweet! Love how you watercolored the Easter stamp – you make it look so easy! Will have to try that technique on a card. Thanks for your video.
Karen Looney says
I love these adorable stamp sets. Some of these would make wonderful friendship cards. Hope I win . Anybody that gets these will have so much fun with them.
Sue W says
I just love those adorable bunnies. I’ve recently discovered Colorado Craft Company stamps and they have a great selection.
Kay Gregory-Clark says
OMG Cathy! I can’t believe how many comments there are here! I love the Anita Jeram stamps. Those bunnies and other figures are SO cute. And your painting just keeps getting better and better. Thanks, Cath.
Dianne K says
I have just learned of Colorado Craft Company. Love them.
Imelda O'Neill says
I loved the bunny card you made – so very cute!!!
Imelda O'Neill says
I loved the bunny card you made – so very cute!!! Thank you for sharing and the chance to win the stamps used in the card!
Barbara says
These stamps are great! I liked watching you paint with distress ink! I need to give that a try. It works perfectly with the stamps!
Tracey Landt says
Cathy this entire release is absolutely divine! Love your cards. The bunnies turned out beautifully. Thank you so much for the inspiration.
Keep well.
T x
Sue Godin says
I’m a beginner and Cathy, you are my go-to for ideas. You keep things easy and doable. Love the humor too!😊
Alma Dirpaul says
I absolutely adore the new Anita Jeremy line of stamps. They are so cute! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Cynthia Johnson says
I love these Anita Jeram stamps, the animals are just so cute! I’ve been purchasing Colorado Craft Co stamps for a while now. They are just so different from anything else.
Joni says
Love these stamps. So cute. Great idea to paint with the ink pads.
Marta says
The stamp and cards are adorable. You inspired me to paint while eating macarons. Maybe I should host a Easter macaron hunting party…hmmm
Robin Brothen says
I love your bunny card it is adorable!! Wonderful release from Colorado Craft Company1
Marisela Delgado says
Such beautiful stamps! I love your cards and your videos! You crack me up! ☺☺☺
Vicka Hammill says
I love what you did with those bunnies. I am not a great artist naturally, but watching how you paint makes me think I might be able to be successful. I love how you explain everything you do. You are also so very entertaining!
Donna Quintero says
I love watching you and your creations!l I haven’t been interested in watercolors but watching you paint the cute bunnies makes it look possible. 🙂
Marisela Delgado says
Love these stamps!
Lisa Ali says
Absolutely love this new release! Both cards are great, I’m a newbie at water coloring so watching you venture out into the deep end gives me courage.
Carla Hendrickson says
Cathy, I love your videos! They are so entertaining as well as educational! You’ve done a wonderful job with these cards- it makes me want to own all of these new stamp sets- even though I’m trying not to spend money on my hobby right now… thank you!
Thelma Homola says
I love these cute stamps and how your cards turned out!
Allison says
Love your process and openness with your learning experience! Cute cards, keep up the great work!
Janie Vantol says
Wow! You have become a much braver painter! I love both cards! Thanks so much for sharing and for the opportunity to win these great new stamps!
Diana says
I appreciate the “true you’ that comes out in your videos. You create in your craft/dining room with things left out on the kitchen counter. Love it! As the sign says in my crafting space “Creative minds are rarely tidy!” You are one of my favorite notifications.
Ann Hefner-Gravink says
I thought the sentiment placement looked fine until you “moved” it and it looked even better. Lol. Images first sentiment second noted.
Gladys Diaz says
Going to have to try watercoloring with my inks! You made it look like something I can do. Thanks for the inspiration!
Martha Kuchel says
These cards are so happy and refreshing! Enjoyed watching the process as Cathy created! I’m from Colorado, so will be looking for stamps by this company! Thanks!
Teresa Sanner-Fecto says
I just love these sweet images. Your painting is just perfect. I especially love the welcome baby image as I have 6 kids and I counted six little bunnies. So cute!
Renee Allen says
WooooHoooo! Who doesn’t love a macaroon? Great video. Love the water coloring; simple and ?elegant? I would love to win those stamps, or one.
Rhea Ollett says
I love your bunnies. So very cute. I would love to see more watercolouring as I am trying to learn to do this as well. I also really appreciate your explanation of card layouts as I learn a lot. Thanks
Jodi Degeorge says
Good for you for being so proud of your fabulous watercoloring ! And I am a sucker for bunnies ( 3 of them own me) .
naomi says
I find also that this stamp set is great with watercolor. it’s more forgiving (I tried it with that green watercolor box that everyone used to use… ). I’ll try with the Distress Inks… (I have a couple of hers from this past fall!). Thank you for the opportunity. I hope you’re feeling better…
Su Tokoro says
Love your fast & easy tutorials, your hints on card making helps this beginner. Been searching for critters/animals to start watercoloring. and these stamps are perfect.
Ann Kowal says
What a great release! Love the macaron stamp set – my young adult daughter finally had success making some but it took a lot of attempts! Definitely need to get this and make her a card…
Selma Engelbrecht says
Awesome ! They are so cute.
Jill says
Love the bunnies & mice so much! Thanks for the simple to understand instruction and your creative inspiration 🙂
Kathy Czygan says
Cathy, you inspire me to try new techniques every time I watch your videos! Love your style and your awesome personality! These Colorado Craft Company stamps are super cute, and I adore the cards you’ve created with them! Thanks for sharing your talent!
Deb Honeycutt says
From one sassy, middle-aged crafter to another; thank you. Thanks for sharing your talent, your insight and knowledge, your enthusiasm and, your experience. Thanks for giving me permission to be human and reminding why I’ve invested $1000’s into this hobby. But mostly, thanks for keen’ it real and keeping’ me entertained while we are all hunkered down, waiting out the storm/pandemic.
Jan Beasley says
Thank you for a chance to win Anita Jeram line Colorado Craft Company, the critters are absolutely beautiful! Reminds me of Easter when I was around 7 years old. Good luck everyone😍
Kristine Harpole says
I am loving the big stamp sets! Your cards are adorbs! Thanks Cathy!
Sandy says
Love love love the two cards and the stamp options from this company.
Debbie says
As always more great cards and a wonderful tutorial, I look forward to your posts each and every week. I usually watch and then create along with you on my second watch! Love your work!!! And your humour
Jeanne Coelho says
It’s 1 a.m. in CA and I just finished watching the Easter card video on You Tube. LOVE IT! I think I’ll wait until daylight to round up my distress ink cubes. ❤️
Teresa Farrington says
Love all these stamps!! So adorable!! And love Cathy’s videos!!!
Rhonda Morrison says
Hi Cathy! I really enjoy your videos ( and your humor!) Thank you for all your helpful tips also. Love love love these stamps by Anita J. Read her book Guess How Much I Love You to my boys, and now reading it to my granddaughter! 💝
Pam litzinger says
I value your crafty opinions so I had to watch your video. Yep you were so right… the designs by Anita Jeram are very sweet, and of course you made your painting look so easy. Well! Not that I’m hooked on Colorado Craft Company I’ll be keeping an eye out on their stamp line! Thanks for the inspiration!,
Lori says
I love the artwork from this company! The Easter stamp set in particular is so precious!
Jen says
Nice stamps and lovely cards! Enjoyed watching you craft and paint with inks.
Lori says
What a fun new release!
I Would LOVE to win this collection!
My first time visiting your blog, your cards are so cute and inspiring!
Thanks for sharing your talent and for the informative tutorials.
Sue Hudson says
Your painting turned out so great! The Anita Jeram stamp designs are so cool. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome cards.
Karen H says
Love your painting on the cards! I will try this technique. You make it look so easy. Thank you for sharing!
Carolyn says
Hi Cathy I just love your videos. You have an adorable quirky style which I love. You always make me smile and inspire me to get crafting and try new techniqies. I love these stamps by Anita J. and would love to make some cards to send to my grown up children and Grandchildren here in the UK, as they have all enjoyed her Guess How Much I Love You book. Great work Cathy !!
Debbie Skeet says
Wow – so lovely! I have tried smooshing with inks, but not painting with them – yet! Goota try me some of that…
Margaret says
These cards are super cute! Thanks for showing how easy it is to do. Love your videos in the craft/dining room!
Jackie Clement says
Love the cards! I have to admit I gasped a little when you moved the sentiment right into the midst of the bunnies but almost immediately saw how it tied things together. Thanks for the encouragement!
Lisa Henning says
So glad I discovered your videos! Love your style of demonstrating—very calming. The new stamp sets are adorable & would love to win them! Keep up the great work!
Jodi says
Absolutely love your videos and you! Can’t wait to try using distress inks as watercolors!
Lynn Engholt says
Love the cards, Cathy, I learn something each time I watch your videos. Sentiment placement…new lesson.
Sullivan Vivian says
I love Anita Jeram designs. I love them so much I already purchased 5 sets 🙂
Tammy Ives says
Thanks for the sentiment placement tips, Cathy. It always helps me to see & hear – yay Photoshop! I love the AJ stamps. The Easter bunnies are adorbs, as are those tea time mice. And your macaroons look yummy!
Patricia Rosener says
Your videos always brighten my day Cathy! Thanks for what you do.
Kathy Hibbs says
Those bunnies are so adorable! I love your videos.
Beth Anne Thomas says
I’ve always loved Anita Jeram’s illustrations and am so excited to see these stamps! The big stamp stamp sets are awesome, too. Thanks, as always, for the inspiration.
Karen Cassady says
I love this artist. They are adorable! Would love to win these. Thanks for sharing this release.
Deborah says
I have been making cards for several years but have not done watercoloring because I found it intimidating. Well, I have watercolor paper and I have Distress Inks so as you say “try it, it’s just paper”. I have to get some brushes and then I’ll be ready. Will this work with Distress Oxides too? I have many more colors of thos.
Michelle Heglie says
You SHOULD paint more! Very pretty!
Didi Irwin says
Oh my, Cathy, you are truly a gem! I believe I have watched all of your videos to date and have always come away inspired and with a smile on my face. This medium seems like the perfect choice for Anita Jeram’s little treasures and worked beautifully on the macaron (I pronounce ‘macaroon’ as ‘macaron’ is the French way to say it 🙂 card. Both cards were just beautiful! Thank you for the lesson on sentiment placement and associates the chance to win!!
Angie Cammack says
Wow…these images are just amazing!! And…your sweet cards today are just perfection!! So proud of you, Cathy!! You’re painting is so good! 🙂
Shelley Jodoin says
Super gorgeous cards Cathy. You make watercolouuring look so easy! Thanks.
Barbara Lambe says
These are the cutest bunnies. I wouldn’t have thought of dropping the sentiment that far down. I love the card, thanks for the inspiration.
Mirella Rogan says
These are wonderful, love the stamps, and your cards! 🙂
Ruth Ann says
What sweet, sweet stamps! Not sappy or silly, but absolutely just simply adorable.
Shelley Jodoin says
You make watercolouuring look so easy! Super gorgeous cards Cathy. Thanks.
Cathy K says
Thanks for the chance to win.. My name is Cathy with a “C” also
Love the critters
Shelley Jodoin says
Lovely cards Cathy. You make watercolouring look so easy!
Mary Slominski says
I don’t have any stamps from this company or artist, but after watching this video, I am going to have to check them out!
Alma Dirpaul says
Thanks for the video. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Denise Bryant says
Such charming designs! Love Anita Jeram’s designs, and the Big & Bold stamps too! Wonderful designs from Colorado Craft Company! Love your awesome cards!
Nancy Kerry-Sperry says
Goodness! These again are so adorable and Cathy you nailed it (as usual) in design. Would love to get these stamps 🙂 thank you for sharing your talents, Cathy and to CC for the giveway!
Georgia Harden says
This was the first video of yours I have watched but it certainly won’t be the last. Helpful tips, great presentation and a pleasure to watch. I love the stamps highlighted on the video. Will definitely be purchasing some of them.
Mary B says
Love the Easter card. 3C stamps are great.
Mary Esther says
I enjoyed so much your video demonstrating card making with these stamp sets!
Thank you for the chance to win!
Loretta M says
My daughter makes the most amazing macaroons, so you know I have to buy that new stamp. You make them all look good.
Carolyn O'Connor says
I love these stamps and just started with the mini stamps sets – create something new and the ice cream mini set. Thanks for the videos.
Brenda McKinley says
LOVE LOVE LOVE all of the stamps drawn by Anita!!! Every single one is cuter than the next. I would so love to have them all. Bought some and Christmas and they are a favorite!
kel b. says
great tutorial and tips! i never think about the placement of the sentiments like that so that was super helpful! this collections of stamps are just really like-able and offer something different! love seeing all the inspiration!
Jana says
What a sweet opportunity Cathy! Thank you — I have an Anita Jeram card sitting above my computer — love her artwork!
Dyanne Edds says
Love Anita J’s stamps with cute animals. Will use these bunnies for next year’s Easter cards, have already designeed for this year. Loved your video, will watch for yuou in the future!! Would love to own these stamps!!
Nancy says
Wow, another wonderful tutorial. Your ideas and suggestions have really boosted my cardmaking to a higher level. I am even able to give my cards to people other than friends and relatives without feeling embarrassed. I love these little bunny and sweets stamps. Would love to add them to my very small collection as I am just starting out. Thanks for all you do.
Sharon L Gullikson says
The bunnies are just adorable. I LOVE how you colored them so softly. I can see why they hired the artist to make stamps for them after seeing her designs in books. I would love to be able to make cute cards and albums with these images. I always enjoy your work, and liked seeing your video. I have only seen maybe 2 of your videos before….
Sharon L Gullikson says
By the way, I am looking forward to seeing what can be done with Tea Time. It looks SO CUTE!!!
Char Myers says
Wow! I LOVE these cards!! The sentiment placement discussion was very beneficial, especially since you used the same stamped image & sentiment on all of them. Great job, thanks.
Sharon says
Love the all the Anita J. stamp sets. You illustrate them beautifully!
Lynn Hill says
Thanks for the card prep video on YouTube! I love the macaron stamp and the way you created a card with it. I also LOVE Anita Jeram and have just recently figured out that I need to have a dedicated storage box for her stamp/die sets because they are overtaking my “living things” storage box. I love that you have the opportunity to offer the giveaway too – Two somebodies are going to be thrilled.
Mutzy Mia says
What darling creations you’ve made with the new CCC release! I’m smitten with all the Anita J. sets. Each one is cutter than the next. Thanks for the chance to win!
Marty Cox says
What fun stamps and video!!!
Valerie Stapleton says
Love the Easter Bunnies!
Candy T says
Such a sweet card! Love the coloring.
Cherie Bennett says
These images are too cute! The bunnies bring back happy memories of reading Guess How Much I Love You, our favorite book, to my kids. I was so excited to see the collaboration with Anita. I just might “need” the whole collection! Lol
Marsha Fante says
I did LOVE both of Cathy’s project cards! Her painting on the bunnies was spot on. Loved the shading techniques she shared & that paintbrush! I subscribed bc she has value in what she shares. Of course, I would love to win either set, both…or just the bunnies for the babies!!
Kate Byrne says
Love, love, LOVE the new CCC release, especially the Anita Jeram sets! And I’ll be painting with my distress inks more now. Thank you for the inspiration!
Sally Keagle says
I LOVE all the Anita Jeram stamps and thanks so much for your painting video!
Sharon Meyer says
Thank you so much for the inspiration. I’ve tried water coloring a few times, with different watercolor paints but never with distress inks! I am going to try this!..
Christine says
Thanks for showing your painting technique with distress inks. You make it look so easy!
Ashley Cortez says
These are some adorable cards and stamps I just love that the Colorado Craft Company made some slimline stamps and they even fit on a A2 size card, thanks for the tips and thanks for sharing
Deborah Smart says
I just ♥love♥ Anita Jeram’s drawings! This new release is amazing, and I love the addition of the slimline images 🙂
Marlene says
Love the sweet simplicity of these!
Darlene Wheatland says
Loved video have never used my distress pads to watercolor but will now. Also like how you show what you used and where to get it!! I subscribed to u tube channel and love the stamps look forward to more.
Davis Linda says
Hello Cathy, I really enjoy your way of explaining how to make card You really make them plain and fun. I enjoy your coloring techniques as well as the use of other media’s.
Carolyn Reiners says
I just love these new CCC Anita Jeram stamps. They are so cute and make beautiful cards as demonstrated by your talent.
I can’t believe how many comments you have tallied! Way to go!
Joan Broadwater says
Thank you to you and Colorado Craft Company for this opportunity to enjoy a new artist. The designs are so different from those I usually stamp with. Each time I see a new release I have to smile a little more. Who wouldn’t love a card designed by Anita Jeram. I”ve never water colored with inks before but you made it simple enough I’m going to try it. Thank you for such a fun release party.
Christy Barias says
Love these new stamps and the other Anita Jeram stamps already released. They are so cute and so easy to color!
Carrie J Anderson says
Wonderful cards. You’ve become a favorite of mine. I’ve wanted to try water coloring and you explain so well how to have success with the distress inks. Thank you. Also love the Colorado Craft Company’s products.
Susan l. Nelson says
Those stamps are so darn cute! Your videos are so entertaining and full of tips and techniques … I learn something new every time I watch.
veronica says
Really love the stamps
Katie says
Love your videos! Your video style makes me smile and I enjoy watching your techniques!
Sherrill Banks says
Hi Cathy, I really enjoyed the two cards you made! You make creating seem so easy and I love your videos. Thanks for sharing…..🤗
Vada Schutz says
Say Cathy, you make it look sooooo major easy. I think I might give this a try too. Love these stamps!
Hugs Vada
Marsha Morris says
I love the new AJ release. So cute! You’ve inspired me to try painting with my distress inks. I usually reach for copics but I love the soft, subtle results you achieved. Perfect for those bunnies.
Rochelle Crawford says
I’m a huge Anita Jared fan… CCC has hit it out of the park partnering with her. Thank you for sharing your take on her stamps.. Too darn adorable!!!
Sharyn Davis says
Love your videos and your laid back approach to crafting! Colorado Craft Company stamps are great. TFS your ideas.
JanetL says
What fun stamps and dies!! Love them!
Carolyn Weese says
I cant wait to try this watercolor method. Cant afford copic markers so this may be my chance to use more of my stamps. Thanks! Love your videos!
Elaine Mauldin says
Love all the big and bold stamp sets and already have several from 2020.
Cécile says
You make me believe that I could watercolor too! So much good information packed into one page and one short video. The sentiment placement info was eye opening. Thank you so much!
Becca M. says
Cathy has the best instructional video’s! Easy to follow, entertaining and very funny. And how can you go wrong with Macarons and Mice??? It just doesn’t get any cuter then these stamp sets! Anything with fur or sugar belongs in my house!!!! These new stamp sets are all so stinking’ cute, and what a wonderful variety of stamps…WOW!!!
Christy A Barias says
Love, love, love these new stamps! I love how easy these Anita Jeram stamps are to color and the images are so sweet!
Michelle Mobley says
I love your videos! You make what can appear to be a complex process simple and easy for all. Plus I love when you share the design/engineering concepts, it truly helps me with my personal card designs. The new stamps are precious, I truly wish I had this skill set!
Terri says
Love your videos Cathy. You always put a smile on my face!
Candy Ritchey says
Guess How Much I Love YOU?!?!?
Your “devil may care” water coloring inspires me to keep trying! Thank you!
And Anita’s illustrations are beyond adorable!!! As always. You make a great team!!!
Wenche Fleischer says
I just love your videos, Cathy, and this release from The Colorado Company knocks it out of the park! I am in love …
Rose Trost says
I can only aspire to do as well as you at card making! I love the new line at Colorado Crafts…awesome!!
Jeni says
I absolutely love watching your videos! They’re always so much fun! 💜
Pam M says
Very new to this but quickly becoming obsessed! Enjoy your blog and videos – your cards are beautiful!
Glenna says
Hi Cathy! I always look forward to your videos! You make everything so real! I love your humour and so happy to rewatch your videos even when I’ve caught the live version. Love the Anita Jeram collection.
Dian says
Love these cards!
Angela Timmann says
These are great stamp sets. Ty for the introduction to Colorado Crafts, Cathy. No one would know you didn’t watercolor. They came spectacular!
Melanie Armstrong says
I am so inspired by your laid back style of watercoloring! Thank you for sharing, Cathy! Colorado Craft Company one of my favorite places to find stamps, especially those by Anita Jeram!
Kristin Jones says
Cathy, I really enjoy watching your videos…you make things look so easy and I’m actually going to try painting with my distress inks. Thanks!
Adriana says
I’m always intimidated using any watercolors but when you used distress inks, you made it look easy! Love those macarons!
Veronica S Stoneman says
Thank you, Cathy for all your great ideas and easy spirit! I love this new release. Ordered one of the bunny stamps. Can’t wait to use it!
Kathie Powell says
Cathy, no matter what you present, keeping it real is to me is absolute perfection! Cute card by the way.
Rose. says
Always look forward to your videos…always leave a smile on my face!!
Rose Van says
Always look forward to your videos…always leave a smile on my face!!
Tina M says
Oh, the Anita Jeram stamps are so adorable! Thanks for sharing your talent and your time to create the video of your cardmaking for us!
Allison Nesbitt says
You are so right Cathy. Anita Jarem stamps and watercoloring just go together like peanut butter and jelly. I ,also, have feel in love with watercoloring this winter. Thanks for sharing Cathy. Love your videos and wonderful sense of humor.
Diane Bolton says
Love watching your videos… so talented, humorous, easy to understand theory explanations!
Meghan Kennihan says
OMG! I love the Anita Jeram stamps! You did so great on your cards! The macroons are awesome! Thanks for the fun video too!
Marilyn Patrick says
Cathy, I love how you break down the creative process. You make it look so easy! You are
inspirational.
Dona says
I’ve wanted to try baking macaroons for awhile now and seeing this card has inspired me….I love it, your card looks so delicious! I’m excited to create with this stamp. Thank you so much for the tutorial.
Sue Pearson says
I love every single stamp set!! And the cards you created are wonderful! Placement? Still looks great! Always next time. 🥰
Janalee K Butler says
I was truly mesmerized watching you watercolor. You make it look soooo easy. Guess I need to start playing! I think the stamps are adorable of the bunnies. Macaroons made my mouth water.
christine clements says
I love your style and bravery when trying new ways to create and it gives the rest of us courage to try as well. Truly…thank you!! I read Guess How Much I Love You to my children who are now grown and its so wonderful to see Anita Jerom coming out with this new line of stamps and dies. I’ve rebought her book to give and read to our grandsons for Easter and you’ve inspired me to make the matching card you painted in your video! You are the best! Hugs!!
Tammy Poth says
Hi Kathy,
You make watercolor painting look so easy. Appreciate that you leave in mistakes and share how to fix or what to think about next time.
Heather Price says
Love the Anita Jeram line of stamps. Thanks for your video.
Patricia Dunbar says
omg I love everything that Colorado Craft puts out…they really have created their own lane!
Carol Rockwell says
The cards are stamps are so great! Thank you for the video!
Megan Harp says
Adorable cards! Love your magic photoshopped sentiments!!
Roxanne Tellini says
There we go. Now I see the comments section. Your sense of humor and jokes make me laugh out loud- Cathy, you are awesome! I love the little bunny families. They are so stinking cute. I also plan on getting the Big and Bold Ice Cream set. I want to make my best friend a card that says “Its Sherbertday? In-Cone-Ceivable!” (She is a big Princess Bride fan)
Angela M Glick says
As always, you keep it simple and absolutely beautiful! I’d love to win these; I don’t usually do the “cute” critters and playful images like the macaroons because, to be honest, they intimidate me a little. But using your technique (which also enables me to maximize my distress inks, so *DOUBLE WIN*!) I think I could maybe pull it off!
Rai Guidone says
Stamp sets are so cute!! Love your painting. Might just have to try that myself.
Barbara Heinly says
The bunny stamp set is so cute and I love both your cards. I enjoy your videos, your sense of humor lifts my spirit and I always learn something new from you.
Alicia Harper says
I love Colorado craft!!! Love the distress ink painting.
Angela Reed says
Anita Jeram has done it again! Oh how I love these animal stamps!
Karen Dooner says
I love both of these cards. Different styles and different companies but both are fabulous. Thank you for the video and the design tips. I am still thinking about sentiment placement.
Rufina Reyman says
Cathy you are such an inspiration. I’ll be 65 this October and watching you has me feeling so good that I too can do it. I understand the hand pain too, I did massage for 20 yrs. Thank you so much for being true to who you are, in my book that’s amazing.
Ann Schnurr says
I guess I am late for comment, but I must say cz and 3c work well together. Nice release.
Tami says
Great video! I loved how easily you painted the bunny card with just a few distress inks. Thank you so much for the little tip on sentiment placement.
Debbie R. says
Cathy, love your cards and your fun personality. These stamps sets are adorable! Thank you for the chance to win!
Kerry Watson says
Loe, love, love the stamps from Colorado Craft Company! You make the cards look so easy to create! Thank you.
Janet Sisk says
WOW! I am just crazy for Anita Jeram’s stamps! I just got one of her Valentine sets and have already made an anniversary card with it. LOVE them! I sure would LOVE to win more. Thanks for all the inspiration and chance to win. 😀
Vicky says
I have only recently discovered Colorado Craft Company & Anita’s Bunnies & I love them. Since I have limited time to watch Card videos, I was only watching a hand full of card artist & Stamp designers – I’m branching out & I’m happy that I found you! Thank you for sharing your cards ideas & using Distress Inks as watercolor-I hadn’t tried that yet – but I will this weekend.
Deanna Blaskie says
Thank you for sharing your talents! Love the cards!
Theresa Ransone says
Kathy…you make watercolor so easy! I love the Anita Jeremy stampsAND your macaroons look scrumptious! Thanks for your uplifting and encouraging videos!
Tee Ransone
Elisa Marie says
I can’t decide with Anita set is my favorite. They are all adorable. I wish I was better at coloring so I could justify buying more coloring stamps. I’ll get there one day, it’s a good thing I need stamps to practice my coloring with.
Mara S says
Beautiful sets and a wonderful video. Thank you Cathy!
Bunny Hoyle says
This Bunny so much loves the Anita Jeram bunnies. I would love to win those sets. Thank you for the watercoloring tips and the sentiment placement tip. Lovely video.
IRMA GEN KUONG says
I enjoyed watching you color with distress oxides. You definitely made it look so easy. Your cards turned out awesome. Love the Anita Jeram stamps. Crossing my fingers.
Dawn McElligott says
I would love to be entered to win stamp set! Love your work.
Connie L says
I just love you. Your cards are and videos are simple but classy. The only bad thing is that I feel like I have to buy everything you use. Lol. SSS must love my weekly orders. Keep doing what you do well. Making cards and making me laugh.
Nanette L Higney says
I watched your video + loved both projects you made with the new stamp sets. These newest Anita Jeram stamps are adorable! You’ve done them proud!!
Judy M says
I just recently discovered CCC and love the Anita Jeram stamps. I have bought a number of stamps from CCC. This macroon slimline stamp is so cute and I love the Easter bunnies. Cathy I love your style of card making. You make me feel like I can do it too!
Cheryl says
Would love to win some stamps! Thanks for the video, I haven’t water coloured with my distress inks for awhile, good reminder of the magic they create!
Cheri Zero says
Hi Cathy. I just finished watching your reveal for CCC. I would like to enter to win the stamps.
Ruth CM says
Hi Cathy,
Thank you for the tutorial on painting with distress inks. They do make it seem less intimidating than other forms of water-coloring. BTW, you did a wonderful job! I love Anita Jeram’s artwork. I recently purchased the 4-Leaf Clover stamp with the hamster and the clover from Colorado Craft Co. for St. Patrick’s Day. I wanted to try water-coloring the image rather than coloring with Copics so your video arrived at the perfect time. You’re a great instructor! Thank you.
Faith M says
This is an awesome give-away! ❤️ Thanks for sharing the real process each and every time… I love your videos – I wish I could just spend the day crafting with you..
Dorothy Ayotte says
Darling card with the bunnies. All of these stamps sets are so wonderful. I enjoyed your fun video- I always come away with a smile.
Phyllis wendt says
Love these new stamps. Love the watercolor. Nicely done.
Maureen E. Chandler says
Your cards are just darling and I love how you painted with distress inks! All these stamps are just wonderful!!!
RobynS says
I was so excited when I bought the first sets when they came out in October. I think they are so beautiful I would love to add to the collection. What you have made is so very special!!! Thank you Cathy!
S Chung says
Cathy makes it so easy and fun to watercolor! The cards turned out lovely.
Debra Ciola says
Hi Kathy, thanks for all the useful tips you give us. They really make me think differently before
Placing Something down. Cute macaroon card!
Toni says
Thank you for sharing your videos. I always enjoy them.
Barbara Chmura says
I really love the cards you made. Painting with the reindeers is lovely and seems so easy.TY!!!
Diane Lewis says
Thank you for sharing your wonderful video with excellent tips especially about placement of the sentiments. Love the new Anita Jeram images!
Geri S says
I too love the cute Anita Jeram stamps. They touch the child in me. Wonderful cards, thanks for the great ideas!
Cathy says
Let be the Easter bunnies! So cute
Tracey Magner says
Love your videos Cathy, I also Love this stamp company, especially the Big & Bold Stamps. They are so cool for quick and easy cards, I just love the big ones and I see a couple companies who are following CCC and have started making BIG stamps now in their New releases, sooo awesome. Luv ya girl, you are so COOL !!!!!!!!
Laura McSweeney says
Another adorable card. Loved watching you paint those sweet bunnies. You make it look easy.
Kathy T. says
Thanks for inspiring me with these cute bunnies to try water coloring.
Cheryl Hanen says
Love the Anita Jeram stamps. They are whimsical and heart warming. I really like the way you use the design principles in your card making and that you showed the difference it made on the Easter card. Thank you for sharing your lovely cards.
Ellen N Wong says
Loved the bunny card. your cards are adorable as always! Missed your “boops!” LOL
Tina S. says
I love all those adorable little critters on those stamps, they are so cute! I want to rush out and get all the stamp sets, I’m in love!
Pamela Moniz says
I love that you are embracing water coloring with the inks. I started watercoloring this year with the paint and it is as you said a lot trickier. I always look forward to your videos and sense of humor. I ordered the introvert stamp set after you featured it. Anita Jared’s art is amazing! From another middle aged plus crafter!
Peggy says
Great cards!! thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!!
Sharon says
These are so adorable!! and your painting encourages me to give it a shot! Thank you – great video and awesome cards.
Astrid Zucker says
The new stamps look so cute! I’ll have to try the watercoloring with Distress Inks! Thank you for another great video Cathy!
Ann Paradowski says
I love the cards and I really enjoy your videos 💜 thanks
Donna says
Such cute cards! I feel inspired to use that paintbrush again! It was good watching you use yours!
Dian Papay says
I adore Anita Jeram’s art and your bunny painting was very complimentary to her design. I’ve recently purchased a few stamp sets from Colorado Craft Company and so far, am very happy with them. Always enjoy your videos and appreciate that you share with us. Thank you.
Heather Leach says
I’m really getting attached to Colorado craft company I love their big and bold images and these little rabbits oh my goodness they’re so cute!
Jackie Smith says
Loved watching your video and learning from you. You have a perfect teaching style. Thank you. I was not familiar with Colorado Craft Company and now have a whole new store to go and check out online as I loved her stamps! What fun 🙂
Madeline Littman says
You made the painting look easy! Both cards are beautiful!
Anita Nobile says
I am so in love with all the Anita Jeram stamp sets!! I thought the Christmas ones were great but these just too cute…I want/need them all! The distress water coloring works so well with these sets.
Ilona Mura says
Omg! This new release is so georgous! I Love this Little mice and rabbits! I still have dream about them, because I like them so much… weird…
I really like your cards. Soooooo lovely!
Greetings from germany
Lisa U says
You are so right about the illustrations being sketchy & whimsical, definitely makes coloring less intimidating & stress-free (can’t go wrong). Thank you for the sentiment placement advice also. Now I can feel more confident in placing a sentiment down on my cards. Great job on your cards Cathy, always a joy to watch you be quirky & create adorable cards in the dining/crafting room 😁
LisaK says
I love how both cards turned out and it’s a great release. You’ve inspired me to pick up my distress inks again! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
Lotte Jessen says
Love, love the cute little bunnies, mouse, all of the gorgeous stamps ❤️💕🌞. Beautiful card’s, as always 💖
Sam F says
I’m especially fond of the big and bold images, and loved the tips in the video. My favorite part was that you showed the different sentiment placement. Seeing it like that and talking it through was really helpful to me! I also love that the conversation came out of a “mistake”. It works as is, but doing “this” could have made it a little better, and here’s why…thanks for sharing!
Nancy Deffner says
The Anita Jeram stamps are adorable. Lovely job with watercoloring. Thanks for the lesson on sentiment placement. I thought it should have been much higher until I saw your last version and voila, perfect!
karen adams says
I`m gonna have to try this with distress inks! thank you for the chance to win! i just ordered the Tea time set ,so if i happen to win i will pass it along to a friend! hugs!
Andre M. says
Definitely getting the gestalt vibe from these two sweet cards, the giant macarons are scrumptious! Thank you for sharing your creative cards!
Diane Hopper says
love these stamps.
Andrea Robert says
Absolutely love the Easter Bunny family image, but all the new stamps are wonderful. I’m always drawn to mice images , and this is such a fun and adorable assortment!
Enjoyed watching you paint with the Distress Inks. I usually use a waterbrush, but now I’m going back to a regular paint brush – you’ve convinced me.
Thanks for your videos…love them.
Jenn Humphries says
The stamps are absolutely adorable and I loved the card designs you came up with!
LA Wesson says
Thanks for the sentiment placement comparisons. I find this so tricky. I love what you did with stamp sets that I love but find intimidating. You made it look so easy to color them in. Thank you for sharing!
Andrea Murdock says
I would love to win these stamps! I bought one set from their first Anita release based on the card you made with it. The bunny holding the balloon. I had to have it after seeing your card! I would love to add these other ones to my collection
Patti Gundrum says
Love these new stamps ❤️❤️❤️
Connie Griffin says
Those bunnies are just so adorable and your water coloring of them is so sweet!
Ginger Payne says
Beautiful cards! You make watercoloring so simple and also explain things about sequins and sentiment placement so easy to understand.
Teresa Dolan says
Cathy, I am new to your blog! I simply love it! I am just discovering Colorado Craft and I love their stamps!! Thank you for the video and your beautiful creations!! I have bookmarked your blog for future viewing!!
Kari Schulz says
I love the macarons!
Christine Kiehl says
Love the cards for sure! Fun. LOVE LOVE LOVE Anita’s stamp sets so much! Have 2 and going to order ALL of them eventually! Have a great weekend!
Nan Brown says
It’s amazing what a difference the sentiment placement had on the final card!
Sharon H says
Well, that took a LOT of scrolling to be to the comment section! Lol. First let me say that I’m a newbie to Colorado Craft Company and I love them so far. I’m totally smitten with Anita’s designs! I was trying to order the new baby rabbit set with dies and had computer issues, arrgghhh but I will try again! Thanks for the chance to win something. Love the big and bold also.
Rosalina Birmingham says
Cathy is the bomb! Love the Easter bunnies….I love to color with distress inks too!
Candee Scott says
Cathy, I watch your videos every day on my TV. So today I decided it was a good time to subscribe. So I watched this on my laptop. Love these stamps and the cards that you made!
Candee
Karen Pirie says
Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing!
Kate O'Brien says
oh my goodness — I LOVE Anita Jeram’s designs. I’m becoming a 3D addict too — between bold and beautiful a/w/a lovely legs! I also want to tell you I really love your card designs and inspiration! thank you for sharing these cards! 🙂
Barbara Herrin says
Cathy: I’ve always been afraid of watercoloring–because you have less control. But you make it seem so easy–and the result is lovely! The stamps are so whimsical and sweet. Thanks for taking the fear out of watercoloring–I’m going to practice more and more!
Kathy Smith says
As usual beautiful cards.
Barbara Amador says
Kathy you captured a “deliciously edible” look to the macorons and so true to your style of simplicity combined with impact! Love Love Love the Big and Bold stamps – and – Love Love Love how you bring them to life! Thank you!
Barbara says
Hello Cathy! Wow – your cards are “deliciously sweet” and hold true to your style of simplicity and impact! I love love love all the Big and Bold dies. And love love love your card designs and presentation! Thank you!
teresa a mikalouski says
I think I am going to try the painting with distress inks. The cards came out really nice!
April W says
I love all of these wonderful stamp sets! Your cards are so pretty and I love how you colored them. Thanks for sharing the video!
Cheri says
Love the Rabbits!
Debbie P says
Fantastic cards. My favourite is the Easter card. Great painting . Thank you for the great tips.
Mel H says
These cards are great! I love Anita’s bunnies.
Laurel Hawk says
I love watching your videos. Your voice is soothing and I love your sense of humor. I look forward to each new videos.
Teresa Arrington says
I love how you used Distress Inks for painting. I have more of these than Copics or watercolor paints and also love using them. The cards are so beautiful. Love the videos.
Beth Myers says
Can’t wait to paint some scenes with this stamp set. Sure to bring lots of smiles to family and friends.
Glendalys Salgado says
I am addicted to CCC’s Anita Jeram collection. They are such timeless pieces that will transcend generations.
Barbara Prine says
Thanks, Cathy! I love Colorado Craft Co stamps! So far I have tried one of their Big & Bold stamps and, of course, several from the Anita Jeram line. The adorable critters in her stamps have captured my heart. 💕
Nancy Wilson says
Cathy thank you so much for the adorable cards and video! I thought I would like one more than the other but not! You make watercolours look so easy. I am a big fan of Colorado Crafts and would love to be a winner. But truthfully I feel like I’ve already won with the video.
Linda Fisher says
Love the bunny cards. I always learn so much from you!
Mary B. says
Love the new line you have with Anita Jeram, have always been a fan. I just placed my first order with your company and love the perk of free shipping these next couple of days. That is so nice to get once in a while, thank you for offering it. I look forward to seeing what you will show us in the future because you always hit it out of the park!
Teri Ferron says
Hi Cathy,
Looks like I’m number 741. Probably won’t get me anything but I want you to know that I love the cards you make and the bunny stamps were really cute. Keep doing what you do so I can get inspired.
Pat Robinson says
Love watching your videos, ’cause I always learn something and you enjoy what you do. You always take the stress out of card making by simplifying things.
Laura Peddicord says
You made the ink painting look so easy. Thank you for sharing that, especially on the Anita Jeram Easter card. I just love her stamps and the Easter set may be my first purchase of her work. It’s just so darn cute!!
Shelley Jodoin says
Love your clean and simple style with these adorable stamps. Thanks Cathy!
Linda Brett says
I just discovered YOU a few days ago and I’m very excited to see more! Your demeanor is infectious, your simplistic approach is delightful, and I’m left with a feeling like “it’s all going to be okay.” LOL Thank you. It seems you really enjoy what you do.
Leslie says
Hey Kathy I just love what you did here. It makes me want to give it a try. I am very intimidated by watercolors. I just love these bunny stamps they are just Adorable!
Karen Meyer says
Hi Cathy, let me just say OMG! These stamp sets are so adorable and your cards using some of these stamps turned out so darn cute! Thank you for the tip on sentiment placing, that was a great help for me…sometimes I have a hard time finding the perfect place for a sentiment on the front of my cards.
Sally Greiner says
I love these sweet stamps! All the images are so tender. Thanks for showing how great Distress Inks are for water coloring. I love to stretch the use of my supplies. And thank you for the chance to win!
Jan Lorman says
I do so enjoy your videos and cards. Great design and fun sense of humor. Thanks and keep going. Would love the AJ stamps if I’m chosen. 🙂
Dena Cooperman says
I learn so much from watching you! Thanks for the inspiration AND lessons!
Christine Miller says
Not only does your water coloring make these darling images shine, you demonstration makes me believe I can do it, too! Thanks for your wonderful video!!
Barb Domin says
OMG Cathy, the coloring on those darling bunnies is amazing! Thank you for sharing!
Jill Sharp says
The CCC stamps are all wonderful and so versatile. I also love water colouring with distress inks, and these stamps are perfect for it. Your tips about message placement are really helpful. Thank you.
Dara Malone says
I have never used my Distress Inks to watercolor but am so glad to find another use for them!
Thanks, Cathy!
Rose Carlini says
Love your method of water coloring. Looks very simple and clean.
Stephanie Zilmer says
Love the new items from Colorado Craft Co – Anita’s images and the large stamps too. I enjoy your blog. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Kathleen Mills says
These are such fabulous stamp sets! Anita Jeram is such a talented artist. I adore the bunny books illustrated by her!! But I also love the big stamps!! hmmm… what to do?? shop for both perhaps!
Becky Schellhaas says
Love these new stamps! Especially Easter and baby. I always enjoy your videos, you are funny and so down to earth!
Jan Thomas says
I just love those little bunnies. I too like to watercolor with Distress Inks. So fun. You did a great job!
Sheilah says
Thanks for the inspiration and hope that one day, with practice, my images would look better than my art projects from 1st grade. Ha!
Alma Dirpaul says
I love, love, love those Anita Jeram stamps. So adorable. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win.
Lura says
This company is a recent favorite of mine – darling stamp designs. AND I LOVE what you did with these two sets. Macarons are a personal favorite and also my best friends’, so of course I could use that set. And the Easter Bunnies are so precious… Thank you for sharing your talent!
Terri Norris says
Those stamps are so perfect for distress ink painting. Love, love the bunnies and the mouse! Watching two of your videos today painting with distress ink, I now feel like I might be able to have success, too!
Jann North says
After almost 10 years away from trying card making, I ran across your channel. Your humor drew me in. Then your light-hearted, anyone can do this, mistakes (it’s just paper!), and easy design style have me hooked! Thoroughly enjoying every video! Thank you!
Sue D says
Wonderful cards. I like the colors of the stacked macarons and the bunnies are adorable. Thanks for the watercolor tips.
Barbara Taylor says
Kathy, I so enjoy your videos and your great sense of humor. Thank you for sharing your design talents with us.
Lee Fratantuno says
Im so glad I watched your video for the Easter card. I don’t really do watercolors but love my Distress Inks! I ordered the Easter set by Anita Jeram the night it was released snd it’s on it’s way now. I have 4 of her other sets as well. I’m now feeling ready to paint them all. Lived the macaroons too! You always make me smile!!!
Merri Linton says
As always, great job from the craft/kitchen
Dana Dowden says
Thank you for the video! Loved it
Rebecca Gleba says
I love this video! I learned new techniques from you and the little bunnies are so cute! I can’t wait to try the inks as watercolors. I would love to win these cute stamp sets! Keep making these videos.
Anne says
I love Anita Jeram’s stamps. So whimsical and fun!!!! Thanks for sharing the technique of using distress inks over water color. They are beautiful!
Kristen Snoozy says
You are always so much fun to watch when you create! I can’t get enough of these Anita Jeram sets….so sweet and cute…..oh….wait…..your next video is showing ANOTHER ONE!!!! Ahhhhh…cuteness overload
Deb Raben says
I enjoy your videos so much! You are so real and show your mistakes so that we can learn from them! Thanks for sharing your talent with us all!
Penny J. Douphinett says
Painting with Distress Inks is less intimidating than when I get out my watercolors. I guess it’s because watercolors are art with capital A. Cute cards, thanks for chance to win, love the bold stamps.
Deb Raben says
I love your videos! Thanks for sharing your talents (and mistakes) with us all! I always learn something new from you!
Deb Raben says
I love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing your talents (and mistakes) with us all. I learn something new from you each time I watch!
Elizabeth Kuntz says
I love this new release! Thanks for sharing your time and talent. I always learn something new.
Cathy says
Welcome Colorado Craft Company! Love the stamps and the critters. They are so cute. Thanks Cathy for your tutorials. I feel like I too can create beautiful cards when I watch your very detailed videos. You are so real. Thanks for being you!. Love you for sharing so graciously.
Nelly Markham says
Hi Cathy, I lo ve watching your videos! I love the humor you bring to them and enjoy seeing new tips I hadn’t thought about. I also love the Anita Jeram stamps! I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I’m the lucky person chosen. Take care!
Tracy says
Love these new stamp sets and your videos.
Gail Davidson says
Love the products, especially the AJ line. Your watercoloring is nowhere near shabby! xo
Sandra Dewulf says
this new line is really my kind of style. Love them!!! and your video’s of course, you’re so funny and inspiring. Thank you so much Cathy!
Anne Snider says
Oh my goodness cuteness overload! To win all five or all three that would be fabulous!! Thanks for the chance.
Vickie Nipp says
I am so in love with these cute bunnies!!!! Thank you for this tutorial you make me feel like i can watercolor too…
berryblue says
I love Anita Jeram’s illustration style. They push me out of my comfort zone, which is one of my goals for the year. Be Brave. Love your videos and tips and sense of humor! Thanks for a chance to win.
Mary Beth Pajak says
I love your tutorials. The Colorado Stamps are just adorable! Thank you.
Ronni Booth says
Loving these stamp images, digging your style and learn much from your videos.
Thank you for a chance to win-win-win* & win in this video givaway. (*learn-smile-give)
Judy Zech says
Love these stamps sets. You compose such very cute cards and the humor on your channel is heartwarming. Thank You Cathy.
Ingela says
Such pretty cards Cathy! You really inspired me to start painting my stamps more and practise with my watercolours!
Love your videos!
Karen says
I am so in love with these stamps! Thank you for the wonderful idea of painting with distress ink.
Valerie King says
I loved watching you watercolor! You made it look so easy and your bunny is adorable!
jenny albers says
I love these stamps!
Liza Williamson says
Cathy, I absolutely LOVE watching your videos!! I love you sense of humor!! You make me want to scrap with you! Always!!
I love the Big and Bold stamp sets! Especially the ice cream cone and cupcake! Ice cream has always been my family’s favorite dessert!! My mother, whom passed in 2020, taught us all about ice cream LOL I would love to use the stamps on a layout for her 🥰😍😇🙏
KATI C says
💗💗💗 Love Love Love Colorado Craft company’s Anita Jeram!!! Particularly her mice and bunnies are just irresistable!!! They remind me of Peter Rabbit book illustrations. Thanks for all the tips you shared about sentiment placement and coloring with distress inks!!! You make painting look so simple!!! The Easter stamp set and the new baby stamp set are must haves!!!
KATI C says
💓💓💓 LOVE LOVE LOVE Colorado Craft Company’s Anita Jeram!!! She does an excellent job of portraying the cutest, most heartfelt critters, especially her mice and bunnies!! I am over the moon for her Easter and new baby sets. Her illustrations are reminiscent of Peter Rabbit books. Thank you for the tips on sentiment placement and using Distress inks for watercoloring! You make watercoloring so simple!!
Mary Espeland says
I love the simplicity of these cards. Simple watercolors in such lovely colors make for adorable cards. I will try this technique with my stamps! Thanks for the inspiration and keep the videos coming! I never miss them!
Eileen MC says
Absolutely in love with the Anita Jeram stamps! Also love the ideas about using distress ink to paint with! Thanks for your work!
Bev Karolak says
Gorgeous card Cathy! You did a great job with your water colouring…..well done! You’ve inspired me to give it a try too. Thanks so much for sharing your video. I really look forward to seeing them! 🙂
Bev Karolak says
Gorgeous card Cathy! You did a great job with your water colouring…..well done! You’ve inspired me to give it a try too! Love your videos…keep them coming! 🙂
Cheryl Thompson says
I like where you placed the sentiment actually! I like painting with my Distress Inks too. One of the best investments I made in craft supplies. I am in love with the bunnies with the baby, gotta add that to the stash for sure.
Angie Fortner says
Cathy you are a wonderful instructor. I like the constant reassurance that it is okay to make a mistake and still give the card to the recipient. Love love these cute new stamps!
Nicki says
I love Anita’s design and your videos are the best.
Amelialesley says
This video was so inspiring! Thank you! Loving Anita’s illustrations!
Juanita Wong says
Oh my…love these stamp/die sets from Anita Jeram. Love your videos.
shawna says
That was a great video. I had no idea you could use your inks to paint with. I’m going to use that all the time. You do a great job of explaining what you’re doing and why. I subscribed.
Jeannie Ulrich says
Cathy, I love your style and your videos. Thanks for sharing your ideas and talents with us. I love Anita Jeram’s illustrations and every stamp set she has released so far. And watching you watercolor the images is beginning to make me feel brave enough to give it go myself! Thanks for the inspiration! ❤️
Tiffany says
Love those macarons! Thanks for sharing your design wisdom with the world, I’m so appreciative!
Mary Carpenter says
Love the idea of painting with Distress Inks! WHy didn’t I think of that? And Anita Jeram’s little critters are just adorable. Thanks for the great video.
Janetlynne M Hood says
I absolutely ADORE the Anita Jeram line at Colorado Craft Company! And always look forward to your videos
Sandra Pitt says
Thank you so much for sharing your tutorial on how to use the distress inks as watercolor. I love your work. Colorado Craft Company is my new favorite stamp company.
Sue S says
I simply LOVE all the images from Anita Jeram’s collections & can’t wait for the new releases to come out! It’s like Christmas morning with each new set! You have given me confidence to try watercolor painting with the Distress Inks, making it possible to have success (finally) with this medium! I still need a lot of practice, but I am ENJOYING it, instead of stressing over it! Thanks for your tutorials & inspiration!
Laura Brown says
I love watching your videos. You have a great sense of humor and I too, do my creating in my dining/craft room. These stamp set are beautiful.
DebIKT says
Loved watching this video and you demo-ing how simple and sweet Distress Ink water coloring can be. I’m ready to try it now. Colorado Craft Company comes out with the best designs…. the slimline Macarons and Anita Jeram’s bunnies are the cutest! Great card designs!
Ronke says
I love these stamps! I love watching your videos!!!
Linda Edwards says
LOVE those Anita Jeram sets! A card made with the baby set along with the book “Guess How Much I Love You” would make a perfect newborn gift.
Love your use of Distress inks to watercolor – it’s my favorite medium too. Adorable cards!
Sherry Simonin says
Love all your videos! The Anita Jeram stamps and die sets are wonderful and I learn so much with every video I watch! Thanks
Anne says
OH FOR CUTE! I just love her artwork. Going to have to get my hands on those mice and tea cups especially–the one hugging the tea cup? That’s me all winter long. I also really appreciate the design tips that you share along the way–I learn so much! Thanks so much for sharing!
Patricia Stephens says
Cathy,
Loved your video. I’m new to your videos and I can wait to see more. AND I’m in love with the bunny stamps. How cool it would be to win them,… They have won my heart.
So, either way, I see bunnies in my future.
Thanks, Trish
Elizabeth Hahn says
Love these Cards, and the videos. CCC has just the most Wonderful lines of Stamps. Wish I could have them all. Thank you for all your tips and inspiration.
Michelle Yungbauer says
Adorable stamps and amazing cards… your water coloring is perfect! Such CUTE bunnies! Spring is in the air… a great thought since MN is freezing cold. Many layers for this girl! 🤗💕
Jeannie Ulrich says
Hi Cathy! You make watercolor painting look so do-able. I was buying your designs before I ever knew who you were or saw your videos. They are some of my favorites. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Also among my favorites are the illustrations of Anita Jeram. I love all of the stamps she has designed so far. Your encouragement to use watercolors or even my inks that way is pushing me to give it a go. Thanks for the inspiration. ❤️
Jeannie Ulrich says
I love your videos and these stamps! Thanks for sharing talents with us all. You’re inspiring. ❤️
Judy Silvas says
Luv these new stamps and I luv your videos. I’m a beginner and I’m learning a lot from you. Thank you for sharing with us.
Laura Brown says
I really enjoy watching your videos. You seem to have such a great sense of humor. I too, create my cards in the craft/dining room. These stamp sets are simply beautiful.
DEBBIE THOMAS says
I LOVE the new stamp sets !!! I enjoy watching your videos, great instructions.
I am so inspired to watercolor that I subscribed to your blog so I don’t miss any
videos. I think the Bunny Easter stamp set is so adorable. Anita’s designs are
wonderful
Julie says
I enjoy watching you watercolor. Gives me courage to try too. Adorable stamps.
Mary Chipman says
Thank you for sharing your ideas. I love your videos and your products.
lynn koepke says
wow! I discovered Anita Jeram stamp sets about the same time I discovered you!
I now own several of your die designs from Simon Says Stamp and am always on the lookout for more of your die designs and Anita’s charming stamp sets.
Happy Stamping!
Sara Smith says
Both cards are great! Nice job painting! Love CCC stamps! One of my favorite companies!
Julie Eppig says
Love all these stamps from Colorado Craft Company. I do not have any of their stamps but after viewing this, I think I need to add some to my stash for sure. 🙂
Lynn L says
Absolutely love the bunny stamps, born in the year of the rabbit. Colorado Craft is doing excellent job with images. What is the source for your watercolor palette?
Cindy G. says
Those bunnies are adorable, and remind me that I need to haul out set of bunny stamps that I already own. I really love the Big and Bold stamps! I haven’t made a slimline card, yet, but now I have the itch to do so! Do they fit in a business envelope so I don’t have to invest in lovely colored envelopes just yet? Thanks for inspiring me with every video you create!
Scraporcraft says
Wonderful collaboration for the new sets. I like the look of the critters.
Amy Hathaway says
Thank you this review of the new stamps and the reminder of how easy Distress painting can be. I’ve done it before, but not for a bit and this reminded me how I loved the results and how simple it is to get great results.
karenajo says
Great cards and I will definitely try water coloring with Distress Inks! Love the Anita Jeram stamps and how you colored yours! Thanks for a great video! The tips on sentiment placement are something I had never really thought too much about, but will pay attention to it now!
Debbie Klapmeier says
Cathy, you have such a great approach to your videos…you show your thought process and are so real! Thank you for sharing these videos and the new stamps from Colorado Craft. Their stamps/dies are great. I’ve ordered from them and they’re so personable. Great quality and customer service. YOU sure are a ray of sunshine in life! Thank you for all you do for us in the card craft world 🙂
Denice Keane says
Hi there from the land down under. Cards were just what I needed to put a smile on my face! Just started youngest granddaughter at school today, bit lost as she has been my constant companion and craft buddy for past 4 years.
Deb Farris says
Love all these bunnies! I’ve missed painting with distress ink, time to get started again! Thank you fir all the inspiration.
Joanne Collis says
Hi Cathy,
Love watching your tutorials, great information and inspiration. These new stamps and matching die sets are super fun. Thank you for sharing.
Joanne C. x
Christina Kaberline says
I love your enthusiasm and excitement related to these stamps and I appreciate the fun that you have when creating your art. How exciting. These are wonderful stamps.
Christina Kaberline says
I love your enthusiasm and excitement related to these stamps and I appreciate the fun that you have when creating your art. How exciting. These are wonderful stamps.
Christina Kaberline says
This is exciting. Thank you for sharing the stamps. I’m not sure my first comment went through, so adding another.
Niro Jude says
Am loving watching your videos in the UK. Lovely set of stamps too.
Cynthia Poudrette says
I’ve loved Anita Jerem as an illustrator for years! I love her stamps sets even more.
Andrea Robert says
After watching the video in February, I HAD to get the Easter bunny family set. I just finished my first cards with it, painted it with Distress Ink…and am SO happy with how it turned out!!! Thanks so much for turning us on to these images!!!!