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Simple painted rainbow swashes for your cards (+ a blog hop!)

February 26, 2021

Simple painted rainbow swashes for your cards (+ a blog hop!)

Hello friends and welcome to the Day 1 Blog Hop for the Hello Beautiful release! You should have arrived here from the one and only Jennifer McGuire’s blog! Soโ€ฆ Welcome! (Pun intended, as that is my theme today!

I have two card projects to share featuring super simple rainbow swashes! Here’s a look at the inside of one of the cards:

And here’s a simple emboss resist technique:

Here’s my video tutorial showing how I created these simple designs:

Now onto the blog hop fun!

BLOG HOP SPECIAL: Use the code RSE42 to get this gorgeous stencil for FREE during the Hello Beautiful Blog hop! Offer valid while supplies last or until 2/28 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Leave a comment below to be entered for a chance to win at $25 gift certificate to the Simon Says Stamp store! Leave a comment on every blog in the hop to increase your chances of winning!

NEXT UP: Your next stop on the hop is the talented and adorable Nina-Marie Trapani!

Here is the full list:

Simon Says Stamp Blog   

Jennifer McGuire

Cathy Zielske

Nina-Marie Trapani

Caly Person

Nichol Spohr

Amy Rysavy

Yana Smakula

Heather Ruwe

Lisa Addesa

Suzy Plantamura

Sidnie Des Jardins

Cheiron Brandon

Barb Engler

Lea Lawson

Kathy Racoosin

Jo Nevill

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Comments

  1. Tammy I says

    February 26, 2021 at 7:31 am

    So cute, Cathy! Love the cleanness of your cards. The sentiments in that Welcoming stamp set are fan-freaking-tastic!

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  2. Jean Bronk says

    February 26, 2021 at 7:43 am

    So lovely. So clean. So simple. Love it!

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  3. KimberlyO. says

    February 26, 2021 at 7:53 am

    I love the simple rainbow! I’m going to make a batch of these this weekend to have on hand. I guess I should make a batch of stacked words too. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  4. Cindy Lou says

    February 26, 2021 at 8:37 am

    Great cards and just my style – simple yet beautiful! Always gain something new tip or technique from you as well as humor, thanks!

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  5. ava gavloski says

    February 26, 2021 at 8:40 am

    Love your watercolor cards. You have motivated me to try to make some of these for sure!!

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  6. Donna Griffin says

    February 26, 2021 at 8:42 am

    Loved the way you showed how you can stretch the use “welcome” to other facets of our lives! Such an awesome set! Thanks for taking the time to share such awesome creations, Cathy! So appreciate all you do!!

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  7. R Sindhu Manokaran says

    February 26, 2021 at 8:52 am

    Beautiful card….

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  8. Judith M Arri says

    February 26, 2021 at 8:52 am

    Love this card Cathy! Simple, but so pretty. Can’t wait to try it. I’m just starting to try out my watercoloring!

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  9. Kim Taylor says

    February 26, 2021 at 8:58 am

    Love the bright and fun cards ! Iโ€™m totally trying the watercolour swoosh technique ๐Ÿ’œ

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  10. Jody says

    February 26, 2021 at 8:59 am

    Beautiful! Love the new sentiments!

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  11. Margaret Page says

    February 26, 2021 at 8:59 am

    Love the new products. Makes me think spring is here. Yay.

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  12. Sheri says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:01 am

    Beautiful colors, cheerful, uplifting card!

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  13. Tina says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:06 am

    I absolutely love this!! So simple, but so beautiful!!

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  14. Liz says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:08 am

    You always have such great tips and ideas! Thanks for the wonderful new designs!!

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  15. Janet M McCurry says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:31 am

    This card is perfect! To the point! Love it! All your cards are the best.

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  16. Nina Houghton says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:33 am

    Cathy! I love the Welcome Neighbor card – the color wash is so perfect.

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  17. Dena Hughes says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:33 am

    Such CAS perfection! I am enjoying your new passion for watercolor so much!!

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  18. Linda says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:33 am

    I just saw this on Instagram and commented on how I love your clean and simple cards. Sometimes I can get overwhelmed by ‘busy’ designs and then end up creating nothing.
    Thank you for sharing your talents and humor!!

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  19. Cheryl Stauffer says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:36 am

    Adorable card with terrific color swatches.

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  20. Janet McCurry says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:37 am

    I’m not sure my post got posted so great cards , love the simple elegance!

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  21. Heidi says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:41 am

    The sentiment makes me giggle! This is a great way to welcome new people to the neighborhood ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks Cathy!

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  22. Janice Hixon says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:41 am

    So simple yet so beautiful!

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  23. Flo Swinford says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:46 am

    Love it

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  24. Betty Faulconer says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:47 am

    What a light and cheerful card.

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  25. Bette Lou says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:49 am

    Love the simplicity of your designs. The colors are lovely & soft! Lovely inspiration!

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  26. Pennie Glasser says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:53 am

    Super cute card, Cathy!

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  27. Barbara-Jean says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:54 am

    That rainbow technique is very attractive and so simple, it seems! The little sentiments in that Welcome die set have a great variety of sentiments! some charming, some hysterical!

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  28. Lauryne Cunningham says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:55 am

    Cute cards! I love the sentiments in this Welcoming stamp set!

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  29. Carol Wehner says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:56 am

    Ah ha ha! Loving your cards and quips! Clean and simple beauties!

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  30. Maureen Reiss says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:58 am

    wow!!! really Fabulous card!!!! Love that background!!!

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  31. Carmen de los Reyes says

    February 26, 2021 at 10:13 am

    Canโ€™t go wrong with a clean and simple card! Great for mass production too.

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  32. Christine Wilbur says

    February 26, 2021 at 10:13 am

    Love the clean designs and the awesome sentiments!

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  33. Christine Kiehl says

    February 26, 2021 at 10:21 am

    Delightful card for the neighbor! Such a nice way to be welcomed to the hood! Or even a “friend” next door! Happy Friday!

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  34. Joanne Travis says

    February 26, 2021 at 10:25 am

    What a clean, pretty design! Love the rainbow color wash.

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  35. Marcy Schneider says

    February 26, 2021 at 10:26 am

    Fabulous cards. Love those die cuts!

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  36. barbara lassiter says

    February 26, 2021 at 10:33 am

    Love these simple designs and the look you create with them. That rainbow background would be suitable for so many occasions!

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  37. Emma Sleppy says

    February 26, 2021 at 10:41 am

    Wow! I just love the colors! So simple but so effective! Great idea!!

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  38. Angie D Cammack says

    February 26, 2021 at 10:49 am

    Oh, Cathy, you keep me smiling!!! I would love to be your neighbor!!! Both of these are cards anyone would LOVE to receive. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  39. Angie D Cammack says

    February 26, 2021 at 10:52 am

    I may have just left a duplicate. Yikes!!

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  40. Sheila H says

    February 26, 2021 at 10:55 am

    This is a fun card. I love your rainbows.

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  41. Laurie Myers says

    February 26, 2021 at 11:01 am

    Really cute cards. You would definitely be my favorite neighbor!

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  42. Lori A. Riegel, Ph.D. says

    February 26, 2021 at 11:04 am

    I love this technique! Great way to dress up a background.

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  43. Julie L says

    February 26, 2021 at 11:17 am

    Fun stamp set. I like the way you made the sentiment the focal point on these cards.

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  44. Paula Haller says

    February 26, 2021 at 11:22 am

    Love these! The clean design with a dash of color against the white is my kind of card. Love the stamp set with all the fun phrases.

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  45. Tami B says

    February 26, 2021 at 11:28 am

    I decided to do this hop a little differently & am clicking on the thumbnails in the newsletter pictures to go to the projects that I really like first instead of just going down the list of designers. This card tied for first place. (Oh, and I love the welcome die you designed too!)

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  46. Nancy K Rodeberg says

    February 26, 2021 at 11:30 am

    As always, fresh and beautiful cards Cathy! I love your CZ Welcome set. A lot of very useful sentiments!

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  47. Sheri Kempke says

    February 26, 2021 at 11:36 am

    Great cards Cathy, love the simple water coloring, it’s so effective! I love the liquor cabinet sentiment, would be great home dec project or card to put in y our guest room for your guests! Thanks for all you do.

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  48. Dee Earnshaw says

    February 26, 2021 at 11:42 am

    love this colorful CAS card – thanks for the ideas

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  49. Melissa SunshineHoneyBee says

    February 26, 2021 at 11:47 am

    Rainbow colors wonderfulness.
    Melissa
    “Sunshine HoneyBee”

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  50. nancy f says

    February 26, 2021 at 11:47 am

    This is something I can do! (I think)

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  51. Patricia Wilson says

    February 26, 2021 at 11:49 am

    Liked those welcome cards. I have to do some water coloring. Thank you for your tips and videos.

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  52. Laurie Myers says

    February 26, 2021 at 12:01 pm

    Very cute! You always have such fun ideas!

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  53. Jade says

    February 26, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    What sweet and adorable cards! The sentiments are wonderful.

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  54. Pam P says

    February 26, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    Love this simple but beautiful design, Cathy! Will have to try this painting technique…am not a good colorer or painter, but this looks like even I can do a decent job with it. Thanks for sharing!

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  55. DIANNA Durbin says

    February 26, 2021 at 12:34 pm

    Simple but yet gorgeous!

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  56. KC Wong says

    February 26, 2021 at 12:37 pm

    Love your clean and simple products and designs. I’m going to try this this weekend!!!

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  57. Tamala Priebe says

    February 26, 2021 at 12:38 pm

    Fun and gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  58. Carol Lewis says

    February 26, 2021 at 12:39 pm

    Love your cards Cathy. It is so fun to watch your videos and it is great how you take us step by step so we can learn how to make that type of card. I have recently started leaning to watercolor with my stamps thanks to your videos!

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  59. Sharon L Gullikson says

    February 26, 2021 at 12:39 pm

    I like the white letters. They really stand out. Nice

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  60. Neen says

    February 26, 2021 at 1:03 pm

    Love , love clean and elegant cards, especially in watercolors!!!!

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  61. Liz says

    February 26, 2021 at 1:09 pm

    I watched your video and made 4 cards immediately with the ink watercolor. Thanks for your inspiring simplicity!

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  62. Janice says

    February 26, 2021 at 1:16 pm

    Love the subtleness of the background. Thanks for sharing.

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  63. Fox Barbara says

    February 26, 2021 at 1:27 pm

    Thank you for new ideas

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  64. Laurel says

    February 26, 2021 at 1:36 pm

    Thank you for this welcoming idea. I really love the rainbow watercolor effect. I will try this idea.

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  65. Cyndi Morris says

    February 26, 2021 at 1:37 pm

    Love those cards! I also love that Welcoming stamp set — the sentiments are wonderful!

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  66. Jennifer Mills says

    February 26, 2021 at 1:47 pm

    The welcome is in my cart because of this card!! Beautiful.

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  67. Roxanne Tellini says

    February 26, 2021 at 1:59 pm

    Ding-Dong-Ditch lol. Seriously though, I like this. It is a fast and easy idea with great results.

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  68. Maryann Scrapbooking says

    February 26, 2021 at 2:06 pm

    Beautiful colored ink cards, I really like the sober side.

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  69. Carol E. Wortman says

    February 26, 2021 at 2:15 pm

    Ms. CZ thanks for creating this set. Gosh, I sure enjoy your videos and have a brand new next door neighbor, uhmmm guess what I’m doing later on. (Darn, wishing I had a cabinet).. thanks again from the perfect hermit too so thinkin drop and go too. Tee hee

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  70. Cindy C. says

    February 26, 2021 at 2:21 pm

    How delightful! The painted rainbow background is so carefree and charming!

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  71. BECCA YAHRLING says

    February 26, 2021 at 2:37 pm

    Super cute and fun. Always love a rainbow of color!

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  72. Cathy B says

    February 26, 2021 at 2:40 pm

    From one Cathy to another – beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent.
    God’s blessings

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  73. Susan Simons says

    February 26, 2021 at 2:46 pm

    Thank you for such wonderful simple ideas. They are great for mass producing or when you need a card quickly.

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  74. Mary Holshouser says

    February 26, 2021 at 3:04 pm

    Love the pastel wash of colors.
    Delicate and so pretty. Great card.
    thanks for sharing
    txmll(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  75. Beth Bice says

    February 26, 2021 at 3:07 pm

    I am going to be painting with distress inks this weekend!!!

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  76. Lori says

    February 26, 2021 at 3:11 pm

    Love the bright and cheery colors you used!
    Thanks for the inspiration.

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  77. Barbara Chmura says

    February 26, 2021 at 3:21 pm

    Love the soft watercolor look. Thanks, Kathy!!

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  78. Carol DuBois says

    February 26, 2021 at 3:30 pm

    Lovely and simple.

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  79. Rita Petty says

    February 26, 2021 at 3:38 pm

    Awesome quick card. The colors you used are so pretty!

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  80. Janet D. says

    February 26, 2021 at 3:48 pm

    Love this design!

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  81. Betsy Buckel says

    February 26, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    These cards are so simple but just gorgeous!

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  82. April Davis says

    February 26, 2021 at 4:12 pm

    Love the soft watercolor background. It makes for a lovely clean and simple card. Thanks for sharing your talent with us!

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  83. Daria Zender says

    February 26, 2021 at 4:27 pm

    Love the simplicity of this beautiful card! And I love the sentiments in that new stamp set!!

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  84. Sheri Waddell says

    February 26, 2021 at 4:32 pm

    Very pretty card!!

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  85. Rhonda Wilson says

    February 26, 2021 at 4:40 pm

    CZ’s CAS cards are CAS – Cool as Shhhhssshhhh!

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  86. Katy Glenn says

    February 26, 2021 at 5:08 pm

    Just a lovely card!

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  87. Joan Pilote says

    February 26, 2021 at 5:19 pm

    Ah Cathy, you make me smile every time I watch one of your videos but this time you made me laugh out loud not once but twice!! I couldn’t help myself with your comment about making a Welcome card to your husband and he said that you don’t talk to anyone!! Then the ‘Ding Dong Ditch!!! That was too funny!!! And I am totally with you and fully understand. Absolutely wonderful cards!! Love it this WELCOME stamp and dies!!

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  88. Nancy Landauer says

    February 26, 2021 at 5:20 pm

    I really enjoyed this video and learned so much about the techniques, products ,and information . Just love the products in the new release and wi be purchasing some of them. You are excellent in your presentation of the material ! Thank you

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  89. Judy Andresen says

    February 26, 2021 at 5:38 pm

    What a wonderful way to welcome a new neighbor! Who wouldnโ€™t like to be welcomed this way!

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  90. Tere Mayne says

    February 26, 2021 at 5:39 pm

    Love your simple beautiful colorful cards.

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  91. Ginger says

    February 26, 2021 at 5:43 pm

    Any one new to the neighborhood would feel so welcome upon receiving this card. I absolutely love this card, it’s simple yet perfect for so many occasions from welcome to the neighborhood to welcoming a new baby.

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  92. Laurel LaJoie says

    February 26, 2021 at 5:48 pm

    Simple but perfect, I love it.

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  93. Linda says

    February 26, 2021 at 5:52 pm

    So soft and pretty!

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  94. Denise soloko says

    February 26, 2021 at 5:55 pm

    I love your card and I could change the wording and it would be perfect for what I do.
    I always welcome people that move into the neighborhood.
    I make a handmade card and include my phone number.
    I also list some of the local good restaurants with their phone # and other local important numbers.

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  95. Susan Babcock says

    February 26, 2021 at 5:57 pm

    I watched the video and loved it, what an easy yet impactful way to make a card! I love the welcome die!

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  96. RobiW says

    February 26, 2021 at 6:12 pm

    Love the simple rainbow! Lovely cards, as usual.

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  97. MIchelle says

    February 26, 2021 at 6:18 pm

    I love your cards!

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  98. Nancy Roth says

    February 26, 2021 at 6:19 pm

    Wonderfully simple and beautiful cards!

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  99. Hanh says

    February 26, 2021 at 6:24 pm

    Sooo pretty! I just love your beautiful CAS style! So excited to see more word dies added to your collection! Please continue to design more!!!

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  100. Donna Esmiol says

    February 26, 2021 at 6:26 pm

    Cathy, I always enjoy your projects and videos, you always put a smile on my face. Thanks!

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  101. Phyllis Freese says

    February 26, 2021 at 6:28 pm

    I love your sense of humor with the sentiments that go along with the “Welcome” stamp set. Great simplicity with the use of color to create these beautiful cards.

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  102. Candace Koelker says

    February 26, 2021 at 6:28 pm

    Wow! This is my first time visiting your blog. I have Distress Inks that I’ve never used before. I’m excited to try the painting techniques in your video.

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  103. Denise F. says

    February 26, 2021 at 6:30 pm

    Love this procedure. I want to try it with Christmas colors and SSS Merry Christmas dies. Cathy, your sentiments are just like you, very very funny๐Ÿ˜€

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  104. Claudia Lozano says

    February 26, 2021 at 6:32 pm

    Love your humour and your lovely yet approachable process for card making.

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  105. ava gavloski says

    February 26, 2021 at 6:46 pm

    Terrific cards. You got my mojo started, going to try your technique.

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  106. Jeanne Beam says

    February 26, 2021 at 6:47 pm

    Love your clean and simple cards! Great stamp set and die…
    Thanks for sharing.

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  107. Elizabeth Petersen says

    February 26, 2021 at 6:51 pm

    Your colors are so pretty! Just beautiful.

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  108. Patty A Eifert says

    February 26, 2021 at 6:56 pm

    OMG!! I LOVE all your sassy/punny stamp sets!! If your going to send some of those cards off…you better stock your liquor cabinet with a lot of wine!! That seems to be the drink of choice most days!!!

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  109. Pam says

    February 26, 2021 at 7:14 pm

    I do love the simplicity of this! Itโ€™s fabulous!! Thank you.

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  110. Cheriese H says

    February 26, 2021 at 7:19 pm

    love this! so simple and so beautiful!

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  111. Pat Bethke says

    February 26, 2021 at 7:25 pm

    Love your rainbow cards, and your ” Welcome” stamp set. Thanks.

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  112. Cynthia Koop says

    February 26, 2021 at 7:29 pm

    You seem so welcoming. Can I please come over and raid your crafting cabinets? Only kidding, but I do love your card creations and think you would make a very fun crafty neighbor! Thanks.

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  113. Cynthia Koop says

    February 26, 2021 at 7:37 pm

    You seem so welcoming! Can I stop by and raid your crafting cabinets? Only kidding, but I do love your welcoming and pretty card creations and I do think you would be such a fun neighbor to craft with!!! Thanks for all the terrific inspiration.

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  114. TamiB says

    February 26, 2021 at 7:58 pm

    Such a nice card!

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  115. Geri Lynn says

    February 26, 2021 at 8:12 pm

    Iโ€™m new to your blog and your video made me chuckle a few times. I love the simplicity of the design and beautiful cards you made. I look forward to giving this technique a try and exploring your other blog posts and videos.

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  116. Marisela Delgado says

    February 26, 2021 at 8:13 pm

    What wonderful sentiments! Beautiful colors. ๐Ÿ˜€

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  117. Cynthia Koop says

    February 26, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    Great funny cards and also pretty! Love them!!

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  118. Vicki Fedor says

    February 26, 2021 at 8:17 pm

    The color combination is so beautiful! I have mostly distress oxides. Maybe I should use a background other than white? Thanks for the inspiration!

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  119. Cherie Pemberton says

    February 26, 2021 at 8:28 pm

    I am new to doing watercolor. These are wonderful. Thank you!

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  120. April Aguinaga says

    February 26, 2021 at 8:46 pm

    Cathy you give me hope that someday I will make cards are nice as yours.

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  121. Shanna says

    February 26, 2021 at 8:53 pm

    Beautiful cards!

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  122. Susan M. Shinagawa says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:37 pm

    Love your cards. Simple but classic!

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  123. Mary Ann Reilly says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:37 pm

    Just lovely! I’m fairly new to card making and am just building my supply of dies but already have several of your word dies because they are the best! Your videos are delightful too! Thank you for all the inspiration.

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  124. Beverly Sizemore says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:43 pm

    Perfectly lovely card! I love this new Simon Says Stamp release!

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  125. Lori Spitzer says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:46 pm

    I haven’t thought of DingDongDitch in a lonnnng time. That made me chuckle. If we were neighbors, you’d be welcome to raid my liquor cabinet or papercraft supplies.

    Love your videos and thanks for the reminder that cards do not have to be complicated to turn out great! I also appreciate the thoughts on how to use “welcome” for situations other than new neighbors.

    Your fan,
    Lori S in PA

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  126. Evelyn says

    February 26, 2021 at 10:12 pm

    Absolutely love your designs. I favor clean and simple and you never disappoint! Great release.

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  127. Linda Wood says

    February 26, 2021 at 11:02 pm

    Love it! Your Welcome theme is pastel sweetness, colorful and fresh and I might copy it.

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  128. Kailash says

    February 26, 2021 at 11:03 pm

    So very pretty!

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  129. Denise Bryant says

    February 26, 2021 at 11:21 pm

    Beautiful cards! Love the pretty colors and the sentiments!

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  130. Yvette Novak says

    February 27, 2021 at 12:19 am

    Cathy,
    Your cards are always classy and cool! You are
    so much fun to watch,too!

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  131. Alison Millers says

    February 27, 2021 at 12:35 am

    Love your cards and the fun that goes with watching.

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  132. Brank says

    February 27, 2021 at 12:57 am

    Really classy card. Very unique Cathy style but still refreshing. Love it!

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  133. Kelly says

    February 27, 2021 at 1:14 am

    Fantastic! Love the colours ๐ŸŒˆ

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  134. Helen F says

    February 27, 2021 at 2:13 am

    What a delightful card, Cathy! I love the soft rainbow to show case the die cut! These new die cuts are wonderful!! Thanks so much for the great inspiration and helpful video! Stay safe!

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  135. Gab says

    February 27, 2021 at 4:56 am

    Haha! Love this!!

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  136. Kim Clark says

    February 27, 2021 at 5:31 am

    Beautiful Cathy. A new way to use my mini distress inks!

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  137. Judy Inukai says

    February 27, 2021 at 5:46 am

    Great cards. Love the rainbow backgrounds. It was so fun to watch Welcome appear on the emboss resist technique as you painted over the letters.

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  138. Cindy Medici says

    February 27, 2021 at 6:41 am

    Love this technique! I think I will use it for Easter cards! Thanks

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  139. Penny L Avenengo says

    February 27, 2021 at 7:10 am

    Love how you use many colors, but the card is still very simple and striking. Thats stamp set is very versatile!

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  140. Julie Quandt says

    February 27, 2021 at 7:15 am

    Very cute (and funny) card ๐Ÿ™‚ I appreciate the simplicity of your cards, thank you for the video tutorial.

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  141. Maria Petkash says

    February 27, 2021 at 7:29 am

    So bright and cheerful! I love it!

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  142. Laurie D says

    February 27, 2021 at 8:34 am

    Love your cards! They are super adorable.

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  143. Carol Rollings says

    February 27, 2021 at 8:53 am

    This is such a cute yet simple idea.

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  144. Robin Nelson says

    February 27, 2021 at 9:11 am

    The watercolor rainbow swatches are perfect. Love it.

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  145. Marty Cox says

    February 27, 2021 at 9:13 am

    Love your cards and watching your videos.

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  146. Deborah says

    February 27, 2021 at 9:17 am

    I ๐Ÿ’œ โค๏ธ ๐Ÿงกthis card! Thanks so much!

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  147. Luann Sines says

    February 27, 2021 at 10:54 am

    Lovely fresh card!

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  148. Leslie Scholes says

    February 27, 2021 at 11:25 am

    Love your cards & I’m gonna break out my distress inks this weekend. Thanx for sharing.

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  149. Kim Salito says

    February 27, 2021 at 11:27 am

    I love watching your videos and your wonderful cards.

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  150. Mary Doak says

    February 27, 2021 at 11:30 am

    So creative! I love your card ideas. Thanks for sharing your talent and taking the time to make a video.

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  151. Andrea Murdock says

    February 27, 2021 at 11:37 am

    loving this card!

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  152. Donna de Gale-Kalloo says

    February 27, 2021 at 11:44 am

    I love the simplicity of your card.

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  153. Kim Lundstrom says

    February 27, 2021 at 11:52 am

    I need this stamp set and dies! I just love everything you design. Also, I ordered my Olive & June kit after watching your video. Can’t wait to try it! By the way, we’re practically neighbors! I live in Marin on the St Croix which is between Stillwater and Forest Lake.

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  154. TONI HINCHCLIFFE says

    February 27, 2021 at 11:55 am

    Love the die cuts!

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  155. Sandy says

    February 27, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    Your cards are beautiful. I love the colors.

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  156. Angi T. says

    February 27, 2021 at 12:27 pm

    I never tire of the white space in your designs, so refreshing! Love the playfulness and cheer of this technique. TFS!!!

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  157. Kathy Corbeill says

    February 27, 2021 at 12:39 pm

    Such a beautiful, clean card! Love it!

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  158. April W says

    February 27, 2021 at 12:41 pm

    Simple, easy and beautiful! Love it! Have a great day! xx

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  159. Judy Strasser says

    February 27, 2021 at 12:44 pm

    I love this pristine, clean and simple look. Gorgeous!

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  160. Patt H. says

    February 27, 2021 at 12:46 pm

    Great card, Cathy! I love the rainbow swatches!!

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  161. Kimberly Hopper says

    February 27, 2021 at 1:14 pm

    Two of my favorite things demonstrated, versatility and simplicity!

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  162. Tiesha says

    February 27, 2021 at 1:33 pm

    Your cards are always great. Love the colors and simplicity.

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  163. Kris Reeves says

    February 27, 2021 at 1:37 pm

    Two classic ways to add color that goes POP! Beautiful!

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  164. Rachel says

    February 27, 2021 at 2:00 pm

    Love the rainbow of colors while keeping to a clean aesthetic ๐Ÿ’•

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  165. diane kohl says

    February 27, 2021 at 2:15 pm

    I love your clean crisp style. Super classy. Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to find out on my birthday if I’m one of the lucky ones!

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  166. Pauline Godfrey says

    February 27, 2021 at 2:29 pm

    CAS! Love this Cathy!

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  167. BrendaJeannine says

    February 27, 2021 at 3:29 pm

    Both rainbow welcome cards are so pretty!

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  168. robin chance says

    February 27, 2021 at 3:29 pm

    ive have never watched one of your videos before. i loved it i will definetly suscribe to your channel now the card ideas were great and i will surely try them myself. thank you

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  169. Michele W says

    February 27, 2021 at 3:52 pm

    Love these clean and simple cards. They’re so bright and cheerful and very modern. I’m anxious to try this idea with some of your other dies, such as hello and thanks. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  170. Sandra Baggarly says

    February 27, 2021 at 4:05 pm

    Easy & pretty cards! Thanks for sharing.

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  171. Cindy Aguirre says

    February 27, 2021 at 4:18 pm

    Adorable card!

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  172. Kate Treasure says

    February 27, 2021 at 4:31 pm

    Great cards! Now I just need to get up the nerve to give one to a new neighbor!

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  173. Heather DePasquale says

    February 27, 2021 at 4:41 pm

    Love the watercolor. Makes everything pop!

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  174. Carmela Douglas Hubler says

    February 27, 2021 at 5:30 pm

    Love your clean and simple design!

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  175. Margarita Navarro-Rivera says

    February 27, 2021 at 5:36 pm

    I love this easy and simple technique!

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  176. Joy Meadows says

    February 27, 2021 at 5:53 pm

    These cards are so pretty and so simple, Cathy! I love the Welcome dies and the stamp set, too.

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  177. Angela Sprouse says

    February 27, 2021 at 6:12 pm

    Love your clean looking cards! This release is so pretty!

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  178. Lisa Seter says

    February 27, 2021 at 6:35 pm

    Sometimes simple is best. I love the colors and the layers

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  179. JERI L UMBLE says

    February 27, 2021 at 6:38 pm

    LOVE these and that stampimg tool!!

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  180. Kathy j in Ellicott City says

    February 27, 2021 at 7:41 pm

    Great card!

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  181. Sue Hudson says

    February 27, 2021 at 7:59 pm

    Your card is so elegant. Thank you for sharing!

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  182. Natasha Vacca says

    February 27, 2021 at 9:27 pm

    Wow so beautiful! I love this new welcome die!

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  183. Natasha Vacca says

    February 27, 2021 at 9:28 pm

    Wow so beautiful! I love the soft colors!

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  184. Janie W says

    February 27, 2021 at 9:42 pm

    Simple, but beautiful cards, Cathy. I like the way you demonstrate and explain your process. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  185. NWFlamingo says

    February 27, 2021 at 10:13 pm

    Simple and beautiful! What more can we ask for?

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  186. Kim Brown says

    February 27, 2021 at 10:38 pm

    Cute cards!!! Thank you.

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  187. Dawn Tooley says

    February 27, 2021 at 10:52 pm

    Thanks Cathy for your videos and your ideas! I found your blog at the beginning of the Covid shutdown and appreciate your style of cards and ideas.

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  188. Lara Read says

    February 27, 2021 at 11:12 pm

    Fantastic as always!! Love your style! Iโ€™ve your videos! Thanks for sharing!

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  189. Ashlee Mc says

    February 27, 2021 at 11:16 pm

    LOVE your card!!

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  190. Peggy Dprentzess says

    February 28, 2021 at 1:49 am

    I love how your cards are easy to make, yet so nice looking. And I enjoy your sense of humor!

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  191. Cathy Lillie says

    February 28, 2021 at 2:58 am

    So much versatility with the Welcome stamp set. Your cards are colorful yet clean. This looks like a project I should try.

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  192. Paula Rough says

    February 28, 2021 at 5:19 am

    Your cards are beautiful. (Pun intended)

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  193. Megan N says

    February 28, 2021 at 9:00 am

    Keep it coming with the CAS, graphic and slightly snarky products! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  194. Patricia K Valker says

    February 28, 2021 at 9:32 am

    What a great use of this, thank you.

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  195. Cherry Robinson says

    February 28, 2021 at 10:00 am

    Love your cheeky sentiments Cathy. I always get a chuckle when I watch your videos and you definitely made me smile when I saw this one. Thank you!

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  196. Mirella Rogan says

    February 28, 2021 at 11:58 am

    Simple but beautiful, and with fun sentiments – I like that! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  197. Lisa Achilles says

    February 28, 2021 at 12:37 pm

    Great job Cathy. Love the cards.

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  198. Dana M says

    February 28, 2021 at 2:09 pm

    Clean and simple perfection! Fabulous card!

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  199. Kelsey Thomas says

    February 28, 2021 at 2:41 pm

    I love how that little bit of watercolor really makes your sentiment pop. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  200. jamie says

    February 28, 2021 at 4:11 pm

    love the rainbow painting…..canโ€™t wait to try!

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  201. Shar Zar says

    February 28, 2021 at 4:28 pm

    Love your clean and simple cards.

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  202. Denise Ward says

    February 28, 2021 at 5:36 pm

    Love the row of color as a contrast to the white word die, and how easily this design came together!

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  203. Colleen in Santa Fe says

    February 28, 2021 at 10:14 pm

    I adore all of your stamp set designs in this release, but I particularly enjoy the sentiments you’ve included in your Welcoming Stamp set. Keep giving us those wicked funny options! Hahaha!

    Additionally, I really like the simplicity and cheerfulness of the watercolor rainbow behind a single word die (or the stamped resist technique) you’ve used here. Easy peasy! I need to do more cards like this when I’m having trouble “thinking” of design options. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  204. Gail Spresser says

    February 28, 2021 at 10:35 pm

    Such a simple but beautiful card. thank you.

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  205. Denise K says

    March 1, 2021 at 7:04 am

    I simply adore your chunky dies and your puns. Your videos are so helpful and informative to newcomers like me! Love this card!!!

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  206. Daryl Leigh Anthony says

    March 1, 2021 at 12:25 pm

    Cute watercolour technique that I think I can do! Thanks!!

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  207. Annette Reed says

    March 1, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    Very pretty CAS design. The rainbow background is very pretty.

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  208. Sue D says

    March 1, 2021 at 9:34 pm

    I like the simple and pretty design.

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  209. Judi Knecht says

    March 1, 2021 at 10:58 pm

    You used great colors. This card is perfect for the novice, like me. Thank you for sharing.

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  210. tina z says

    March 2, 2021 at 3:01 am

    so beautiful!

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  211. Giselaine Ellison says

    March 2, 2021 at 11:56 am

    Loved your simple but beautiful Welcome cards Cathy. Terrific stamp set and dies. Thanks for the video.

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  212. Karen Schroeder says

    March 26, 2021 at 7:19 am

    Love your cards! Such a cool idea and pretty!

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  213. Lisascreativeniche says

    March 26, 2021 at 10:30 pm

    Bwahahaha this card is awesome! I love the sentiment on the front and inside… itโ€™s perfect!

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