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Let’s make a card with die cutting only! (Part of a Simon Says Stamp blog hop!)

July 23, 2021

Let’s make a card with die cutting only! (Part of a Simon Says Stamp blog hop!)

Are there folks you wish you could hug? If yes, I have the die for you!

Welcome to Day 1 of the Simon Says Stamp Make Magic Blog Hop! First up, my video showing you how I created my die cut only card:

Next we have such a fun blog hop exclusive!

This die set is SO much fun. In fact, check out a card I made with it a ways back here:

I even have a video for that one, if you want to see how I made it! But… back to the hop!

BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY: Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon at every stop on the hop! Winners will be pulled from the comments and posed on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 28th of July. Winners will email Simon to claim their prize!

Here are today’s hop participants:

Simon Says Stamp Blog   

Nina-Marie Trapani

Caly Person

Nichol Spohr

Jennifer McGuire

Cathy Zielske

Lisa Addesa

Amy Rysavy

Sidnie Des Jardins

Amanda Korotkova

Heather Ruwe

Suzy Plantamura

Yana Smakula

Heather Hoffman

Lea Lawson

Thanks for stopping by!

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  1. Deborah Cooper says

    July 23, 2021 at 7:10 am

    Love the sentiment and the card! Hugs have been missed the last year and a half.

    Reply
  2. Tami B says

    July 23, 2021 at 7:41 am

    Your designs for sentiment stamps & dies are always favorites of mine. I love this big hug you die.

    Reply
  3. Barb W says

    July 23, 2021 at 7:55 am

    Ooooh, I love everything in this month’s release (including your greeting dies!), AND I love the little watercolour die… AMD I already have enough in my SSS cart to qualify! And now, I’m off to check out your super cute project on YouTube.

    Reply
  4. Claudia L says

    July 23, 2021 at 7:58 am

    Always enjoy your videos and ALWAYS can use a way to craft with the scraps (so many scraps!!)

    Reply
  5. Lisa Byers says

    July 23, 2021 at 8:11 am

    I so enjoyed watching your video, you’re a hoot!! I love making things fun too. Your card is fun and colorful. I love the sentiment stamp set, it is a must have!! The free set with purchase is too cute!!

    Reply
  6. Michele Kovack says

    July 23, 2021 at 8:23 am

    Love these!! The colors are so pretty!

    Reply
  7. Anna Crossley says

    July 23, 2021 at 8:24 am

    Not a hugger – all about the personal space. I love those heart dies, a definite must buy!

    Reply
  8. Jennifer vG says

    July 23, 2021 at 8:48 am

    I love everything about this card…the clean design, the colour palette, and that sentiment! Great release!

    Reply
  9. Allison Denny says

    July 23, 2021 at 8:49 am

    Beautiful card Cathy!

    Reply
  10. Meghan Kennihan says

    July 23, 2021 at 8:50 am

    Great cards! I LOVE that sentiment die!

    Reply
  11. Lori Spitzer says

    July 23, 2021 at 8:53 am

    Hi, Cathy – These cards are fantastic. Really, they are awesome! I was watching the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games just now and seeing your heart card and seeing the “art supplies” card as well. Love them both! You and I must be in some sort of cosmic harmony b/c I ordered the hearts dies and the art supplies dies (“artmagic”), so I will be able to make some great things like these. I have had to scale back how much I buy so I held off on the “wish I could hug you” die …. for now…
    Have a superb weekend!
    Lori S in PA

    Reply
  12. Sharon Gullikson says

    July 23, 2021 at 9:02 am

    The watercolor box looks great. I would like to make that…

    Reply
  13. Alexandra Mills says

    July 23, 2021 at 9:03 am

    I love your heart card! The colors are beautiful and the sentiment to wonderful. Great job!

    Reply
  14. Candy Clay says

    July 23, 2021 at 9:24 am

    Love the sentiment—we need more hugs

    Reply
  15. Rebekka says

    July 23, 2021 at 9:36 am

    What awesome cards, love the sentiments & colors.

    Reply
  16. Cindy says

    July 23, 2021 at 10:00 am

    So many cute products in this release! Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  17. Yvonne Boucher says

    July 23, 2021 at 10:07 am

    Love your card… using all die cuts and scrap papers is smart! Thank you! This is such great release!

    Reply
  18. Susie Sonnier says

    July 23, 2021 at 10:12 am

    Cathy. You always knock it out of the park with your designs for SSS

    Reply
  19. barbara lassiter says

    July 23, 2021 at 10:44 am

    This is very cute and I love the color choices you made. I love the die cut sentiment that you created and could have guessed that Laura designed the heart dies. There is so much talent out there in this card making community that I’m not even surprised any more with who designed what. Lol! The card using the free gift set is also adorable.

    Reply
  20. Patricia Wilson says

    July 23, 2021 at 11:00 am

    Love this card and a great way to use up those scraps. Thank you and loved this sentiment die you designed.

    Reply
  21. Nancy K Rodeberg says

    July 23, 2021 at 11:09 am

    Love the heart geometric builder! Your card is great, love the color choice!

    Reply
  22. Joyace says

    July 23, 2021 at 11:20 am

    I love this card. What a great die to have. Thank you so much

    Reply
    • Lori says

      July 23, 2021 at 6:51 pm

      Love both of them!
      Thanks for sharing. Lori

      Reply
  23. Marcy Schneider says

    July 23, 2021 at 11:38 am

    Cathy, loved your die palooza video! Who doesn’t love dies? It was such a fun card. Also your “Crafty Friends” card rocks! Incentive to buy more of this awesome new release, right?

    Reply
  24. CINDY Aguirre says

    July 23, 2021 at 11:38 am

    Such cute cards! I love the bold colors on the first card!

    Reply
  25. Nancy Sinnen says

    July 23, 2021 at 11:51 am

    Kathy, I really enjoy your videos and your card is
    beautiful!

    Reply
  26. Sharon Newman says

    July 23, 2021 at 11:58 am

    Your card was simple and sweet to the max! Love it!

    Reply
  27. Maureen Reiss says

    July 23, 2021 at 12:03 pm

    I LOVE your card!!! Cant wait to get this Hug die!!!!

    Reply
  28. Sheri Kempke says

    July 23, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    How true–so many I want to hug! So many not yet vaccinated so I can’t and so many unwilling to do so. Thanks for your design, thanks for promoting safe and healthy stuff on your social media and thanks for the inspiration. I remember when you first started card making–you’ve come a long way baby! Great job and thanks!

    Reply
  29. Cynthia Powell-Cobb says

    July 23, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    Great card! I may have to reconsider buying those heart dies!

    Reply
  30. Ann Apolito says

    July 23, 2021 at 12:44 pm

    Great card Cathy, love your choice of colours. The sentiment is awesome.

    Reply
  31. DebbieC says

    July 23, 2021 at 12:55 pm

    Wonderful card….clean and simple. You have created some amazing designs for the Make Magic release!

    Reply
  32. Reva Hash says

    July 23, 2021 at 1:02 pm

    Thanks again for all the hard work and entertainment.

    Reply
  33. Cheryl Sager says

    July 23, 2021 at 1:04 pm

    I LOVE this! I don’t color, so completely die cutting an entire card design – heaven!!!

    Reply
  34. Terri M. Braun says

    July 23, 2021 at 1:17 pm

    Cathy, I love what you do! Have been a Youtube and blog fan of yours for years. Thank you for sharing your talents with us all!

    Reply
  35. Terrie D. (StarSpry) says

    July 23, 2021 at 1:26 pm

    Both of your cards are wonderful! These heart dies are really cool, and I love the fun word dies you have in this release. 🙂

    Reply
  36. Sharon L Jusrtice Kastor says

    July 23, 2021 at 1:32 pm

    Your videos and card projects are such a blessing!

    Reply
  37. Sharon L Jusrtice Kastor says

    July 23, 2021 at 1:33 pm

    Your videos and card projects are such a blessing- thank you!

    Reply
  38. Anushree Vaish says

    July 23, 2021 at 1:42 pm

    You are awesome Cathy !! We are blessed to have you and your deigns !!

    Reply
  39. Melissa SunshineHoneyBee says

    July 23, 2021 at 1:58 pm

    Wonderful creative use of die-cutting only for a card.
    Melissa
    “Sunshine HoneyBee”

    Reply
  40. Cyndi Morris says

    July 23, 2021 at 2:05 pm

    What a wonderful, fun card. I love those geometric hearts.

    Reply
  41. Jeanne Beam says

    July 23, 2021 at 2:13 pm

    Gorgeous cards! Love the large sentiment die…
    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  42. Gayle Chrvala says

    July 23, 2021 at 2:22 pm

    Awesome new sentiment dies and another wonderful release from SSS.

    Reply
  43. BECCA YAHRLING says

    July 23, 2021 at 2:43 pm

    Very cute cards!! I love the artistic ‘friends’ one & how colorful it is.

    Reply
  44. Tena Pfeiffer says

    July 23, 2021 at 2:48 pm

    Love this card. Cathy you always have such great ideas, Thank you !!

    Reply
  45. Susan Thomas says

    July 23, 2021 at 2:58 pm

    Love all the pink! The sentiment says it all!

    Reply
  46. Katherine Kloschinsky says

    July 23, 2021 at 2:58 pm

    I wish I could hug you too, for a very short amount of time, Cathy Z! Fabulous card and video. I love all of your products and and the whole SSS release. My favourite . . . obviously the Swoopy Oh Crap die!

    Reply
  47. Jessica Vasher says

    July 23, 2021 at 3:11 pm

    LOVE this die soooo much! I ordered it right away! This card is beautiful!

    Reply
  48. DIANNA Durbin says

    July 23, 2021 at 3:42 pm

    Love your videos awesome card!

    Reply
  49. Gennifer C says

    July 23, 2021 at 3:52 pm

    Beautiful yet simple cards! Love having some quick and easy ideas!

    Reply
  50. Carol E. Wortman says

    July 23, 2021 at 3:56 pm

    Oh Ms. Cathy this is soooo my kind of card. I love to paperpiece and surround myself with dies and color and shape to pinch it all together into …. this. Love it so much. The stand alone die cuts, fun fun and and the words are a super great font! Love it!

    Reply
  51. Kristine Boydstun says

    July 23, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    This release is too fun!!! I love the Oh, crap die as well as this hug die!

    Reply
  52. Lindar C says

    July 23, 2021 at 4:14 pm

    Great card! I always look forward to your word dies.

    Reply
  53. Karen KW says

    July 23, 2021 at 4:24 pm

    Thank you for your fun ideas, inspiration, and videos. You are soooo relatable.

    Reply
  54. Michelle James says

    July 23, 2021 at 4:27 pm

    So simple, but such impact.

    Reply
  55. Kathy Raker says

    July 23, 2021 at 4:51 pm

    Cathy, this is a really cool heart die set and love the sentiment. Everyone should give more hugs, show the love we have for each other. This release has so many cute products. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  56. Niccole Kulig says

    July 23, 2021 at 5:04 pm

    I love everything you do Cathy. Hug definitely have been missing lately!!!

    Reply
  57. Janet D. says

    July 23, 2021 at 5:10 pm

    Very clever creations, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  58. Janet Durbin says

    July 23, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    Very clever creations, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  59. Kay Furnish says

    July 23, 2021 at 5:20 pm

    Cathy, love your card and the die you designed, even though I’m not a ‘hugger’! My mom was raised by her widowed father and he didn’t hug a lot, so she raised her four kids the same way. However, your design of this die, and the font you used are what sells it for me! Since I make a lot of cards for soldiers to use, the sentiment is perfect for those cards. Thanks so much for your fun videos and your wonderful sense of humor! You always brighten my day!

    Reply
    • Nanette Leiker says

      July 25, 2021 at 5:17 am

      Thank you for sharing your techniques and inspirations with us. I really enjoyed seeing the array of items in the Make Magic release . The stencils look really easy to work with The dies are really cool too! I look forward to your next video.

      Reply
  60. Miesje says

    July 23, 2021 at 6:02 pm

    Love this Cathy! I watched the video just before doing this hop – I love listening to you talk your way through the thought and creative process.

    Reply
  61. Ann says

    July 23, 2021 at 6:28 pm

    Love the simplicity and visual appeal of this card! Looks like something I could make!

    Reply
  62. April says

    July 23, 2021 at 6:52 pm

    Omg…I LOVE crafty friends stick together!!!! It’s gorgeous and fun!

    Reply
  63. Amy Shannon says

    July 23, 2021 at 6:53 pm

    I love your designs and ideas!

    Reply
  64. Tammy Lynne Davis says

    July 23, 2021 at 7:17 pm

    Wonderful cards! Love these heart dies!

    Reply
  65. Suzanne Hue says

    July 23, 2021 at 7:18 pm

    Great card! Oh crap! Lol! You design the best dies!!! As soon as I saw “Oh Crap” it was in my cart. Thanks for all your great inspiration & FUN!

    Reply
  66. Kathy j in Ellicott City says

    July 23, 2021 at 7:23 pm

    Great cards!

    Reply
  67. Cat says

    July 23, 2021 at 7:35 pm

    Absolutely LOVE the simplicity of design, but WOW factor, of your card! And that little crafty card is cute too!

    Reply
  68. Cheryl Cranson says

    July 23, 2021 at 7:45 pm

    What a fun card to make and so easy! I love watching your videos they do inspire me to try new things! Thank you.

    Reply
  69. Christine says

    July 23, 2021 at 8:29 pm

    LOVE this Cathy! Pretty sure I need this die… and Oh Crap too!!!

    Reply
  70. Selena Bennett says

    July 23, 2021 at 8:41 pm

    Nice card. Love the big die sentiment. Thank you for your great videos

    Reply
  71. Cynthia Baldwin says

    July 23, 2021 at 8:56 pm

    Love the hug sentiment! ❤️ And I don’t remember seeing your watercolor card before – super cute!

    Reply
  72. Kelli B. says

    July 23, 2021 at 9:00 pm

    Not only are your cards amazing….you are just so much fun to watch!

    Reply
  73. Lisa S says

    July 23, 2021 at 10:53 pm

    I always enjoy your videos.

    Reply
  74. Marisela Delgado says

    July 23, 2021 at 11:03 pm

    So pretty, Cathy!

    Reply
  75. Anneleise Hampson says

    July 23, 2021 at 11:48 pm

    Great card with a perfect sentiment.

    Reply
  76. Shir C says

    July 24, 2021 at 12:06 am

    Loved the geometric builder heart dies which complimented the sentiment. Simple yet full card!

    Reply
  77. Carrie Arii says

    July 24, 2021 at 12:10 am

    Great card! Not sure I could keep track of all those pieces, but to not have to color or paint seems very appealing!

    Reply
  78. Leanne S says

    July 24, 2021 at 12:29 am

    A beautiful card & fun video. Great die for using up scraps.

    Reply
  79. Denise Bryant says

    July 24, 2021 at 12:54 am

    I love both of your cards! Great sentiments and designs! Excited about the new word dies!

    Reply
  80. Nandini Karmarkar says

    July 24, 2021 at 5:36 am

    Beautiful cards. I love the gorgeous colors.

    Reply
  81. Susanbcards says

    July 24, 2021 at 7:22 am

    Great video! I left a comment on YouTube, I enjoy your making process and your humor. Great cards and I love the products you design. Thanks for showing how the GWP die looks made into a card.

    Reply
  82. Gwen S. says

    July 24, 2021 at 8:03 am

    Prefect sentiment for loved ones far away, CathyZ! I love your card design and sound effects. 🥰👍🏾🤣

    Reply
  83. Kimberly Asman says

    July 24, 2021 at 9:08 am

    I LOVE this card!! The sentiment, the colors, the dies…EVERYTHING! Thanks for another simple and fantastic card!

    Reply
  84. Amy Prather-Smith says

    July 24, 2021 at 9:47 am

    Great sentiment! Really enjoyed your video.

    Reply
  85. Mary Holshouser says

    July 24, 2021 at 9:52 am

    Love the painting card. Simple but
    so cute. Glad we can hug again.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  86. Amy Prather-Smith says

    July 24, 2021 at 10:07 am

    Great sentiment and really enjoyed your video!

    Reply
  87. Marie Hansen says

    July 24, 2021 at 11:23 am

    You are just SO inspiring! Thank you again!

    Reply
  88. Laura says

    July 24, 2021 at 11:26 am

    What a fresh take on heart dies! One of them even looks a little bit like the Trivial Pursuit pie pieces. Super cute.

    Reply
  89. RobiW says

    July 24, 2021 at 11:31 am

    So stinkin’ cute! Love both cards.

    Reply
  90. roxanne tellini says

    July 24, 2021 at 11:35 am

    Geometric Hearts is a fun, scrap using, puzzle.

    Reply
  91. Patty A Eifert says

    July 24, 2021 at 11:37 am

    I love that card!!! It is a lot of die cutting but is so worth it!

    Reply
  92. Beth Menna says

    July 24, 2021 at 12:10 pm

    Both cards are great!

    Reply
  93. Dee Earnshaw says

    July 24, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    wonderful work, Cathy -truly inspiring and creative

    Reply
  94. BUNNY HOYLE says

    July 24, 2021 at 1:49 pm

    Sometimes a die only card is fun. But, oh that one with the color box is so pretty. I love it.

    Reply
  95. Karen Erickson says

    July 24, 2021 at 1:59 pm

    Love the card, love the saying

    Reply
  96. Pat Bethke says

    July 24, 2021 at 2:56 pm

    Great video and card- i watched them before coming to the blog hop. So many ideas in the hop. Thanks for sharing your cards.

    Reply
  97. Ruby Marchand says

    July 24, 2021 at 4:06 pm

    The cards are so sweet. I like the stamp from SSS with the paint image.

    Reply
  98. Lauryne Cunningham says

    July 24, 2021 at 5:05 pm

    Cute card! I love everything about it!

    Reply
  99. Laraine says

    July 24, 2021 at 6:25 pm

    Beautiful card!!

    Reply
  100. Vinessa Buckland says

    July 24, 2021 at 7:04 pm

    Boop! Thank you for another great card with laughs and fun, as well as great ideas. Love the happy colors in it, too.

    Reply
  101. Kelley Clarke says

    July 24, 2021 at 8:00 pm

    Love that paint pallette

    Reply
  102. Judy Inukai says

    July 24, 2021 at 8:33 pm

    Your videos are always so much fun to watch. Love these cute little hearts – they have so many possibilities. Thanks for all the inspiration you provide.

    Reply
  103. Candy Clay says

    July 24, 2021 at 8:58 pm

    I’m afraid we are headed back to the no hugging days. Great card as always

    Reply
  104. Shar Zar says

    July 24, 2021 at 9:01 pm

    Lovely card using the new die.

    Reply
  105. Judi Knecht says

    July 24, 2021 at 10:26 pm

    So creative hearts! Thank you for sharing your art!

    Reply
  106. Cheriese H says

    July 24, 2021 at 10:45 pm

    love this – perfect sentiment!!

    Reply
  107. Donna Walls says

    July 24, 2021 at 10:49 pm

    Great cards and fun process video! Congrats on another successful release.

    Reply
  108. Jenny N says

    July 25, 2021 at 5:51 am

    Inspirational …..loved your video!

    Reply
  109. Rachel Macleod says

    July 25, 2021 at 7:21 am

    Let’s boop it up! Love your booping and your card is gorgeous. I appreciate that you share design know-how with each of your projects. This has definitely helped me. Thanks for keeping it fun and inspiring. Thanks also for the chance to win.

    Reply
  110. Donna Griffin says

    July 25, 2021 at 7:46 am

    As always, love your designs, Cathy! Thanks for all the inspiration!!

    Reply
  111. Lara Read says

    July 25, 2021 at 8:39 am

    Cathy I love your videos! I love your style and I love how you talk about how you decide what to put where! Thank you!! Die cuts cards are my jam.

    Reply
  112. Tammy Hanson says

    July 25, 2021 at 10:59 am

    Love, love, love your word dies. Just can’t get enough of them.

    Reply
  113. Tammy Hanson says

    July 25, 2021 at 12:36 pm

    Love the simple beauty of this card.

    Reply
  114. Susan Young says

    July 25, 2021 at 2:04 pm

    Love this die! We could all use more hugs!

    Reply
  115. Adrienne O'Keeffe says

    July 25, 2021 at 2:58 pm

    Kathy, thank you for the video. Love the card; love the layout and how the colors came together. This is such a happy, feel good card.

    Reply
  116. Cindy M says

    July 25, 2021 at 3:51 pm

    I love this card!

    Reply
  117. Giselle D. says

    July 25, 2021 at 4:39 pm

    I love both of your cards. I didn’t think much of the bonus stamp set until I saw your card, now I want it! Lol!

    Reply
  118. Barbara-Jean says

    July 25, 2021 at 6:48 pm

    There is no end or limit to your creativity! Always a joy to see what you have created!

    Reply
  119. Sue D says

    July 25, 2021 at 7:20 pm

    I like your cards using die cuts–so cute.

    Reply
  120. Patricia Coleman says

    July 25, 2021 at 7:42 pm

    This was an awesome SSS/CZ release! Love the cards you made to inspire us!!

    Reply
  121. Sue D. says

    July 25, 2021 at 9:40 pm

    Beautiful cards! I definitely have the geometric builder heart set on my wishlist… so many possibilities. And love seeing your creative take on it. ❤

    Reply
  122. Mirella Rogan says

    July 26, 2021 at 5:57 am

    Fantastic, Cathy, love your colour choices and clean designs!

    Reply
  123. Gab says

    July 26, 2021 at 6:29 am

    Love that graphic heart card and the palette one is very cool

    Reply
  124. Heike Carlson says

    July 26, 2021 at 9:23 am

    I love to stamp cards, but only using diecuts on a card is so much fun.

    Reply
  125. Jenna Chapman says

    July 26, 2021 at 10:48 am

    I really like those heart dies! Your card is so pretty with the oranges and pinks. You also made the paintbox die and brush look so cute on the second card. I’m getting that die and can’t wait to use it!

    Reply
  126. Jenna Chapman says

    July 26, 2021 at 10:55 am

    I love those heart dies. Your cards looks so pretty with the orange and pink hearts. You also made the paintbox die and brush look so cute on the other card. I’m getting that set and can’t wait to use it!

    Reply
  127. Kelly B says

    July 26, 2021 at 7:59 pm

    Awesome card!

    Reply
  128. Susan Young says

    July 26, 2021 at 9:04 pm

    Love this large sentiment die!

    Reply
  129. Trish Cox says

    July 26, 2021 at 9:52 pm

    I am a hugger and I can’t wait to get these new die sets!

    Reply
  130. Trish Cox says

    July 26, 2021 at 9:58 pm

    I am a hugger and I love these two new dies.

    Reply
  131. Diane Zalusky says

    July 27, 2021 at 8:50 am

    Love your card. This color palette is in my wheelhouse.

    Reply
  132. Teresa Hall says

    August 22, 2021 at 8:44 am

    I just love those hearts and always love your cards!

    Reply

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