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A fun Father’s Day card featuring the latest stamps from Anita Jeram and Colorado Craft Co.

A fun Father’s Day card featuring the latest stamps from Anita Jeram and Colorado Craft Co.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! The winner is:

Welcome to a fun blog hop celebrating the latest releases from artist Anita Jeram and Colorado Craft Company! I’m hitting the simple watercolor today and am so happy with the results.

Painting with your Distress Inks (or any dye inks) is such an easy way to add simple color to stamped images. Plus, I’m also sharing a quick tip for creating a matching envelope.

Here is my video showing you how I created the card:

BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY: Today I have a $25 gift card to the Colorado Craft Company store for one of you! Simply leave a comment today and I will choose the winner on April 14th.

Check out all the blog posts today and you can also leave comments on each one to increase your chances of winning!

Here are the hop participants:

Adrienne Kennedy (CCC)
Amber Rain Davis
Angelica Conrad
Bibi Cameron
Caly Person
Cathy Zielske—You are here!
Chari Moss
Chris Dayton
Daniel West
Donna Hitz
Emily Midgett
Erin Thompson
Jennifer Gross
Jennifer Kotas
Jennifer McGuire
Jennifer Shurkus
Joe Sysavath
Kassi Hulet
Kathy Racoosin
Kelly Griglione
Koren Wiskman
Kristina Werner
Laura Volpes
Mansi Bhatia
Marci Snee
Nichol Spohr
Sandy Allnock
Sara Torzullo
Traci Jenkins
Yana Smakula

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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    • Tabitha says

      Very fun design! I love how you showed an easy painting technique for the beginner watercolor painters! Your lives are so much fun and entertaining

  2. KimberlyO says

    Very cute!! I love the Anita Jeram illustrations! They are adorable but not “too cute”. 😉 I think they work well for cards regardless of gender.

  6. Vivian says

    Love your card! Loves these stamps. Must try coloring with distress inks. Thanks for the video.

  10. Sue KUJAWA says

    This is my favorite stamp in the release. It will be fun to use for a Father’s day card for my son. He is a father of a 1 year old. He does a lot of climbing on dad.

  11. Toddy says

    Another wonderful Anita Jeram stamp set. Great to have a Father’s Day theme. Cute and simple idea.

  12. Pat Bethke says

    Very nice card and it does inspire me to try using Distress Inks to watercolor.
    No favorites, I love all Anita’s designs.
    Thanks for sharing your video

  14. Lisa Henning says

    Great job, Cathy! Love, love, love this card—you definitely inspired me to do more water coloring! And the artist makes me want this stamp set, considering my aversion to rodents—hahaha! Just adorable. I love your “style” of demo-ing, too, so relaxed—I could watch you for hours!

  17. Cindy Bowman says

    Cathy I love watching your videos and learning from you.
    I love stamping, die cutting and foiling and I could go on and use all the space you allow for comments.
    I have never tried for a gift card but would love to spend one that I didn’t purchase myself! Thank you.

  19. Andrea Robert says

    Love this one, so cute!!! Loving the Colorado Craft Co. images. Now I need to find a father to send one to….maybe my stepson? He’s a dad!!!

  24. Andrea Robert says

    Wish I could have left comments on all the blog participants blogs, but some of them had no place to leave a comment, or else wouldn’t accept comments. But I am really enjoying all the techniques and art work!!!!

  27. Roxanne Tellini says

    This stamp is so cute! I would make Daddy Mouse’s eyes a bit wider- like he knows he is about to have the wind knocked out of him lol.

  28. Kristina Gentle says

    I love this sweet stamp is that it’s so playful. And your coloring is very sweet as well.

  30. Gayle Perona says

    Thanks for the great video. Never thought of using my oxide inks in this manner. Always love stretching the supplies that I have!

  34. Lisa Byers says

    I love your videos!! You are always entertaining!! Love your card and I like that you stamped the image on the envelope.

  35. Devera says

    SWEET! and simple! Matching envelopes are so fun, everyone gets a peek at the happy mail 😊. Thank you for sharing!

  38. Patricia Wilson says

    Love it! Your card is adorable and your Dad will love it. These Anita J. stamps and dies are the best. I’ve bought several and love them all.

  39. Cheryl Stauffer says

    Hey Cathy, your card is adorable and thanks for the video. You always have great tips!

  43. Lori Spicer says

    I absolutely LOVE this card! Plus I just love watching your videos. BTW, since I’m always getting great tips from you, here’s one from me. When stamping on the edge of an envelope or edge or a piece of cardstock, I always put a piece of scrap paper to protect the stamping platform. That way, I don’t have to clean any ink off the platform 😁

  44. Jill Rauenhorst says

    Such a cute simple card and yes, your dad will love it! Love that stamp you used, but my favorite stamp set is the Amazing Mom Mother’s Day one with the kids and stroller. Reminds me of days gone by!

  47. Sandy says

    Love this card! The GinaK jelly bean card stock gives a wonderful pop of color to a “no muss, no fuss” card. That you as always for your inspiration.

  48. Maxine says

    I love the simplicity! It really makes the characters the star of the show! I also like the image on the envelope. That really makes it happy mail!

  50. Terri W says

    Your dad is really going to enjoy receiving this card. I too enjoy using my distress inks/oxides to paint. Thanks for sharing!

  56. Donna Heesakkers says

    Where can I find all these mice stamps to choose from? I love this simple drawing style, well not simple for me. I mean how can I get them to come up in a bunch without having to go through the whole site.

  57. Rebecca VanDyke says

    Simple water color is the best! Love what you create in your craft/dining room!

  61. Cheryl Rowles says

    Super cute card and stamp set! You always make painting look very simple! Thanks.

  67. Denise Bryant says

    Adorable Father’s Day card! Love this sweet image of the mice and the way you colored them with the Distress Inks!

  71. Pam G. says

    Super soft colors. Thanks for inspiring me to try painting with my distress inks. I always forget them as an option! Love Anita Jeram images!

  72. Yvonne Boucher says

    Kathy this card is too adorable! Love your coloring. I am in love with this entire release!

  73. Mary Holshouser says

    I can see the kids jumping on Bob
    when they were little. Darling card.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

  76. Jackie S says

    Love your card. I have already tried some distress ink watercolor painting – I confess with mixed results, but it was fun! Thanks for the inspiration.

  77. Tina Wetzel says

    Hi! Thanks for the opportunity to win a gift card from Colorado Crafts!! My favorite is the Farhers Day one w/ the tiny mouse bouncing on his daddy’s belly cuz when our son was younger, he & daddy would wrestle nightly. I could hear tons of laughter coming from both! Wonderful memories we cherish!! Many Blessings,
    Tina Wetzel

  78. Susan C. Starks says

    Oh My Gosh! This whole release is so uplifting, and what do we need more than anything right now…but the Love Art set really captures the feeling of fellowship and community we share as artists and papercrafters, so if I have to choose, this one is my fave. (I’ll be getting all of them, though). Love your use of distress inks to watercolor and the simplicity of your technique.

  79. Rachelle O. says

    What a great neutral coloration and I love the edited stamping on the green envelope! So cute!

  83. Linda Gorman says

    I love your cards and this great release from CCC and Anita Jeram! I love it all but my favorite is Love Art. Thanks for sharing!

  84. Maree says

    Adorable!
    You can’t help but smile with Anitas images. Love the clean, simple design of your card, so the image shines.

  86. Jennifer Weinert says

    I love this! Jumping on Dad is one of my favorite memories and your painting is spot on!

  87. Lisa H says

    Cathy your cards are so cute, love how you did this one.Dad’s cooking is my favorite stamp set in this new release.

  91. Kim Warne says

    I fell in love with the ANITA JERAM stamp images while watching one of your previous videos. I absolutely love how easy her images are to watercolor! Thanks for the inspiration.

  92. Edith D says

    Love your style Cathy! And especially your instructional videos! This is such a sweet card! And this is a very sweet set! ❤️❤️❤️

  94. Karen Hoskins says

    I like all the new release sets but I think my favorite is For Dad stamp set. I love the way you water colored your card. I am going to bookmark your blog to come back and watch the video about water coloring with the distress inks again. I need Practice!

  95. Dixie Finnegan says

    Your videos always inspire me sooo much…have learned more from you than from all the classes I’ve taken…and I used to work at a Scrapbook store and have even been to market back when the CHA was in Anehiem, CA where I took classes. I still think you have taught me the most! AND Anita Jeram is my favorite illustrator so this was the perfect post for me!!!!

  96. Lori Spitzer says

    Dear CZ – I love your card. It’s sweet and it’s uncomplicated.

    This is a tough choice. I think the Love Art set is my favorite. I love the quotes around the edge. I also like “Amazing Mom” a lot. I also love the little tiny “The Artist” stamp.

    A virtual hug –
    Lori S in PA

  99. Cristina Godlewski says

    I love this technique! I’ll be trying this out soon! The envelope was genius! Thank you for the inspiration.

  100. Marj Biehler says

    I love these little mice and the way you water color them (I love the bunnies too!). You have given me the courage to try water coloring and I just completed one of the minis. I want to make more cards with these stamps and practice my new water coloring skills.

  101. Carol Wortman says

    The winner is…… a simple approach for sure! Your dad will love this and bet he gets the sweet chair image next year too! I always decorate my envelope too, love that! Sooooo cute!

  103. Judy Strasser says

    I love this set! It is such a perfect expression of a dad’s love and the joy of a child!

  106. Bev Williams says

    Cathy, your card is adorable! Thanks for the inspiration with these cute stamp designs.

  107. KATHLEEN STADLER says

    Cathy, you make card crafting even more fun! I love watching your videos because I learn cool tips and techniques while spending time with someone who makes me smile. Today’s video with Junior jumping on Pop reminded me that keeping it simple can lead to great results. Your colors were spot on and your envelope was a nice touch. This stamp is the cutest!

  109. Cheryl Salvato says

    You inspired me to get the travel brushes now you are inspiring me to use them.
    Your card is adorable and reminds me of Hop On Pop a fun Dr.Suess story.

  110. Helen F says

    Ha! Ha! I love this super fun image which you’ve brought to life wonderfully!! Thanks so much for the great inspiration! Stay safe! 🙂

  111. Miriam Prantner says

    This is just the cutest image and card. I’m reciting Hop on Pop in my head! My favorite of the new sets is Proud of You.

  114. Jane Brown says

    Gorgeous, loving the how you have stamped the envelope, I do that sometimes, should do if more often. Thanks for the chance, off hopping love Jane x

  117. Pamela A says

    Loving seeing you use the distress ink, this is my go-to forgiving medium. Loving these fun images. Who doesn’t love these Anita Jeram releases!?!

  118. Michele W says

    Love this image and the way you used it! Also love that Anita Jeram’s illustrations allow everyone to make really sweet cards regardless of our coloring ability. Thanks for another great video! I will definitely be giving distress inks a try the next time I use one of Anita’s images, which actually will be later today.

  120. Sheri White says

    Love how you braved the painting with a touch of pink. Your cards are always so simple and one of my favorites!

  121. Gail Spresser says

    Your Happy Father’s Day card is adorable. My favorite from the new release is Anita Jeram Love Art stamp and die set. Thank you for sharing.

  122. Lynn Hill says

    I love adding a clue to the art on my card with a stamp on the outside of the envelope. Your card is really cute and the painting method is quick and easy. Thanks for sharing and for offering the opportunity to win with CCC.

  123. Amy says

    I adore the stamp set you worked with. It is a great set. I appreciate you ink medium and the reminder to not forget the envelop as well! Beautiful work.

  124. Amy says

    I adore the stamp set you worked with. It is a great set. I appreciate you ink medium and the reminder to not forget the envelop as well! Beautiful work.will be checking out your site for inspiration.

  125. Debbie Selby says

    My favourite is Best Chef Ever, but all are sweet. It takes a special illustration for me to like anything with a mouse in it, so these are special.

  132. Doreen says

    Such cute cards and love the idea of using Distress Ink for coloring. We need to stretch our “abundant” supplies

  133. Julie says

    What a quick and fun card to make.
    I can’t just pick 1 fav from this release but if had to it would be this dad stamp set

  134. Beth Myers says

    Great image ! Even though my brother’s Kids are teens and older, it would still make a great card.

  135. Laurie R. says

    Love your watercoloring – that little mouse jumping on the dad is just too cute! My favorite from this release is For Mom or Amazing Mom. Would love to encourage my mom and my daughters with those!

  136. Dara Malone says

    Cathy, thank you for another fabulous video! Love how you keep it real! 😊 I have to select Love Art as my favorite as the mice in our basement last year did not bring their own paints or brushes. 😳

  142. Elisa S says

    Always love your posts. I’m terrible at remembering to comment, but you always bring the Wow factor.

  147. Teri S. says

    CAS, my favourite. I got such a chuckle out of papa mouse trying to relax while sprawled out on the grass & junior bouncing up & down on his tummy. lol

  151. Barbara Deichl says

    I love Proud of You–so sweet and I think can be used for many occasions. Thanks for the opportunity to win such a wonderful prize!

  152. Cecie Haxton says

    Thanks for sharing how you created this adorable card and for the idea of decorating the envelope! My favorite in the new release is Proud of You, but all of these whimsical critters are calling my name.

  154. Laura Long says

    Much reminded of my children jumping on Daddy exactly like this!! Lovely coloring with minimal supplies and colors. . . .I’m learning this from many of the bloggers! Thank you for sharing.

  155. Mary Ann Reilly says

    What a charming card! This is definitely the funniest set in the new release and you certainly did it justice. Gotta say, I really enjoy your videos too.

  156. Barbara Hill says

    I like the ghost technique (my name) for the card. It always adds so much to add something special to the envelope and inside.

  157. Geri S says

    So many cute cards with adorable mice don’t make it easier to pick just one set as a favorite. Just can’t be done by me – nicknamed “Mouse”.

  159. Lynn Lindsay says

    Such an adorable card. I love the set you used and also the Love Art set. All of them are gorgeous. It’s impossible to choose just one.

  160. MaryAnn S says

    100% in love with the simple water color using the inks. I always forget that I can do this with limited ink pads, yet always bring out all my watercolors and never achieve such good results like yours.

  162. Sharon H says

    Love the Anita Jeram designs! And you make them seem so easy to color….thanks for doing “easy”.

  165. Izzy Scrap says

    Another fabulous release from CCC with these adorable illustrations from Anita Jeram. Love your beautiful watercolored card and even more because you chose my favourite stamp set from this release. I also love to watercolour with Distress inks especially with this kind of images. Thanks so much for sharing.

  166. Anita N says

    Cute card and love that you stamped the envelope too!! So loving this whole collection from Anita Jeram hard to pick a favorite!

  168. Beverly Kozlowski says

    I love it! I think it’s my favorite stamp in the whole release! And I love what you did on the envelope too!!!

  169. Amelia Fleck says

    You did a great job with these cards. Although I do not have anyone to make fathers day cards for I could see me making them for my grandkids to give to their dads.

  172. Aimee Phillips says

    That is such an adorable card!!. The image is so relatable!!. I am sure many Fathers have dealt with this more than once lol.

  177. Dorothy A says

    So nice to see you making that card! You always bring a smile to my face. Love these images, and that is such a funny Daddy/child scene. I like the simple water coloring cuz that’s my kinda coloring.

  182. Cindy K says

    Sweet and simple yet very impactful! Love the card and the tone on tone stamped image on your envelope! Thanks for sharing your creative ideas!

  184. Karen N says

    These cards made me laugh! Such cute images, and your coloring was perfectly simple. Thanks for the inspiration!

  187. Bonnie Peffer says

    Adorable card, Cathy! So many beautiful stamps in this release. My favorite is proud of you.

  190. Mandy Ashley says

    Super cute! Any Dad would LOVE this creation of yours, Kathy! My favourite from this release is Love Art….no, proud of you,,,,urgh..erm….I love them them all! 🙂 LOVE CCC & all the Anita Jeram line!

    Thank you for you tips’n’tricks in your video – so enjoyable to watch your process!

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