Today I have a video sharing some more simple watercoloring using Distress Inks and the star of the show? New stamps from Colorado Craft Company and illustrator Anita Jeram.
I’ll share a fun little hack for you, as well. Here’s a hint: look on the package for ideas on how to paint! Here is my video showing you how I created this card:
Easy, peasy and breezy, right?
BLOG GIVEAWAY: If you love Anita’s designs as much as I do, I have a fun little giveaway for you today. One person will win this mini stamp and matching die set.
To enter, just leave a comment here on my blog, go follow @coloradocraftcompany on Instagram, and then I will choose the winner on October 22. The giveaway ends on October 21st at midnight Mountain Time.
UPDATE: The winner is:
FREE SHIPPING SPECIAL: October 22 & 23 are free shipping days at Colorado Craft Company. If you shop, use this code at checkout for free shipping: FREESHIPPINGCZ
SUPER SPECIAL GIVEAWAY: Colorado Craft Company giving away an autographed book plate by Anita Jeram plus a copy of her best selling book, Guess How Much I Love You, to one lucky crafter! Winners will be chosen from all orders placed between October 20–23 at their online shop.
Thanks so much for stopping by and I will be contacting the winner of my giveaway here via email!
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Lori Adkins says
Thanks for the opportunity to win! It’s so cute!!
Patti says
This card is A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!!!
I just love watching your videos! You are the voice inside my head when I am card making!
Alma Dirpaul says
I also live these Anita Jeram stamps. They are so cute. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Jessica Jobe says
I just love Anita Jeram stamps and dies! The characters are so sweet and create the cutest cards…Another gorgeous card, Cathy! Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby!
KimberlyO says
Adorable project!! I absolutely LOVE the Anita Jeram illustrations!!! I could even see the mouse with a star used as a Christmas card. 🙂
(Side note: Do you leave your Gemini Jr plugged in all the time? Obviously not turned on, but plugged in?)
Jody McCoy says
I don’t normally use critters on my cards but I love Anita jeram! I bought the Easter bunny family. Great card per usual CZ!
Suzanne Hebb says
I love Anita Jeram’s stamps! You and her together are AWESOME!!
Ann says
Love the sky on the card! Beautiful!
Christine Miller says
Love your simple painting techniques and Anita’s darling images! Thanks for a chance to win!
Nancy says
Love Anita’s cute stamps! And love how you painted this. You are absolutely fabulous Cathy. I really enjoy your videos, as well as your openness. Keep it up.
Barb W says
Oh man, what a cute card! I love when you colour. 🙂 Also, the bigger giveaway… that book… I just had a pang, thinking back to when my now 21-year old and I used to read it together… sigh.
Melodie Freund says
Love the little mouse. My best friend always gifted me with something mouse related when we were younger. I can’t wait to watch your video as the card is adorable.
roxanne tellini says
Next stop is you tube for the video. Everyone hit the Like button!
Peggy McCullar says
What a fun card! Fabulous set i would love to win the set! Cathy, you are amazing. I love your clean and simple cards! So refreshing!
Joan Anderson says
What an adorable mouse! Reminds me of the mice that are hanging out in our shed. That card background is gorgeous too. I can’t wait to use the new villainous potion ink.
Joan C. says
That came so cute! I want to try water coloring with the distress inks. Thanks Cathy for another great video.
Kari S says
Thanks for the inspiration! I love seeing what you come up with.
Janie Dixon says
I love this little Colorado Craft Co set…it’s so cute! I try not to miss your videos, Cathy. I love your style of card making…and your personality. Thank you for sharing your talents!
Evangelia Mpeza Oliva says
Your card is lovely, as always!!! Thank you so much for this giveaway. Most of the products I see you use are so difficult for me to get. Most of these companies are in the US and the shipping to Germany is way more expencive than the products themselfs! 🙁 It can be really rediculous… So, little giveaways like this one, might help somebody try out their first stamp set from company/designer they like!!!
Christi says
What a cute card. Watching you gives me the courage to try it myself.
Helen F says
Sooo cute Cathy!!! I love this sweet little mouse!!! CC Anita Jeram images are just so sweet!!! Great inspirational video!! Stay safe!
Barbara says
How adorable is this little super star mouse stamp?!…..love these stamps, great quality
Jeannine Labiuk says
I Would be Over the Moon if I Won this Oh So Cute Stamp Set From Colorado Craft Company!
Merrily says
You are so fun to watch and learn from! Your card ideas are doable for the home card maker!
Thank You so much!
Lynne Lugo says
Love this new big, bold and sweet stamp! It’s just perfect 🙂
Marita Kasley says
Cute card Cathy! I think I still have a couple of her books from when I taught 3 year old preschoolers.
Deborah Mitchem says
I’m always charmed by this series and your design and coloring are spot on!
Toddy says
These new Anita Jeram Stamp & Die sets are so cute. Nice watercoloring demo!!
Deborah Mitchem says
Your design and coloring of this stamp is just beautiful. Love your style combined with 3C!
Terry Olson says
Cute stamp & die set!
Cindy C Oliphant says
Your videos are so helpful and entertaining! Thank you for all the great ideas.
Patty Butler says
Cathy, that is so adorable!
Nancy Fletcher says
Your card is so adorable Cathy! Love to watch your process.
Patricia Wilson says
This is an adorable card. Don’t think you give yourself enough credit as everything always looks good that you do. Again, you are the Queen of Embossing. I haven’t seen anyone else that gets such a smooth embossed sentiment.
Carol Scheevel says
Such a cute card today! I’m always happy when I see a CCC card pop up on your channel! After watching today’s video, I went and splattered pearly white Gansai Tambi paint over all my Christmas cards. Thanks!
Angelina Kogl says
I have to say your sense of humor makes your videos as fun to watch as the products you are using. You always make me smile. 😁
Barbara J Appleby says
So adorable!
Theresa Gerlach says
Too stinking cute!!!
Fonda Rush says
I love Anita Jeram and her little critters!
Janice says
Hi Cathy! I love your card, wit, fixable mistakes, snarkiness – it’s so refreshing! I would be honored to receive the Anita Jeram mini set. I do not have any of her illustration stamps yet from Colorado Craft Company and it would be so fun to play with these mice! Have an awesome day! Happy Anniversary!!
Melanie Arrowood says
I love Colorado Craft Company and already follow them on Instagram. I have been a fan of Anita’s from when I used to work in the book business. Ironically, I just flew home last night from Colorado Springs!
Kelleigh Martin says
Cathy, I so enjoy your videos! I loved this one because I tend to avoid certain techniques due to my amateur abilities, but you make this look easy & it makes me want to step outside of my comfort zone. Plus it’s so cute! Thank you for the inspiration!
Priscilla Taylor says
I love your videos! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win such adorable stamps.
Tiggerchen says
Oh wow, what a super sweet Giveaway. I love this mouse! Thank you for the chance to win one 🙂
Christine Eck says
Beautiful and cute card, Cathy! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity for such an adorable stamp set!
Blessings,
C
Sheri Kempke says
How adorable is this cute mouse! Thanks for another great video Cathy and I love CCC!
Deborah Cooper says
Love your card! The little mouse is so adorable! 😍
ROBIN L JOHNSTON says
I love all your videos. Your enthusiasm over every card makes me fingers itch to be stamping!! Thanks for keeping it real and fun.
Diane Dupont says
I love Anita Jeram! Her images are just adorable! You also do a great job of bringing them to life! 😊
Joyce says
This is way too cute! I love your hack to look at the package!
Wendy Wyeth says
This set is so cute! So many possibilities, I’d love to give them a go. Only recently discovered your work Cathy, and am so inspired. Thank you!
Pat Norris says
Love the simplicity of this mouse. It leaves so many options! Always love your clean and simple treatment!
Patti L says
Oh my goodness! How cute is this little mouse?!
Thank you for your great tutorial and for the opportunity to win.
Kara says
Hi Cathy! I follow you on YouTube and really enjoy all your videos. I’ve learned a lot thanks.
Debbie Ford says
I love Anita Jeram’s illustrations. They are just adorable.
Florence Lim says
What a cute stamp.. Love it ..
Thanks for the opportunity to win it :).
Bunny Hoyle says
Suer cute card and video. Love this set, and all of the sets. Why leave any out?
Donna Sieron says
Love your videos! I need to be brave and try more watercoloring with my Distress Inks.
Fiona Scott says
Keeping it simple is a great rule when painting a stamped image.
Don’t over-think it either.
(hope the competion was not just for US viewers)
Kim Becicka says
Love your use of Distress inks for this
Anny Hale says
Cathy, thank you for the offer! 🙂
Tina says
Love your sky ☺️
Connie says
Cathy, your card is sooooooo stinkin’ cute! Awesome tip about looking at the packaging for coloring! You’ve been my inspiration for several cards!!! You’re also often my elliptical buddy 😉
Marisela Delgado says
Such a sweet card, Cathy. The stamp set is adorable!
Lisa says
Beautiful! Love Anita Jeram’s adorable illustrations. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity and for the free shipping code/heads up. Happy Day, Cathy!
Janice E. Harrison says
Wow Cathy! Check out that blended background AND watercoloring…great job! So cute!
Linda M. says
Your card is so sweet! Love the Anita Jeram stamps and must get this one. Thanks for the video. Always enjoy watching you create!
Christine Miller says
Love your simple water coloring and the sweet Anita Jeram images!
Tonna Zablah says
I love this line of stamps.
So beautiful and this one is so cute.
Pick me!
Terrie says
He is ADORABLE! Such a cute card.
Stacy says
What a greaat stamp set to have in our collections!! Really nice and cute card!!!
Andrea Mette says
Cathy, this card is so sweet! I homeschool my 8 y/o son and this would the most perfect card to make for him to celebrate a job well done this past quarter.
Christine Kiehl says
Like you; ALL of her stuff is a real favorite! I LOVE her art so much! I must have ALL sets!
Kelly B says
I love this so much! So sweet!
Jana says
Sweet opportunity & sweet card you’ve created! Thanks!
Marian says
Beautiful sky combo. Love this sweet stamp set. Little mice would be welcomed in my craft room. lol
Megan Klose says
You always make it look like anyone can create a charming card. Set yourself up for success! It’s only paper!
Mavis Klink says
So sweet! I want all of her critters.
Karen B Walker says
Love your ink blended sky! Such wonderful new set of stamps!
Odette Duchesne says
Merci beaucoup Cathy pour l’ opportunité de gagner cet adorable set d’étampe…Et ta carte est tout simplement parfaite…
Leslie says
Oh my, so cute! Thanks for the chance to win
Jennifer Langer says
Love this set, and I especially love the card you made with it! I need this stamp and die set! Thanks for sharing, Cathy!
Jeanne Rice says
Love your creations and love this release.
Jennifer Berwanger says
So sweet! Thanks for the chance to win.
Cyndy Rogers says
Super sweet images! And I love the sentiment selections too! Love your coloring of the mouse and the ink blending is great too!
Denise Bryant says
This is just adorable! Love the background and the darling mouse! Such a cute stamp set!
Sharon Gullikson says
Don’t you love the mice? I like the way you colored the card in soft colors.
Janice Hixon says
I love that you talk to yourself as you create. It’s like being in on your thought process. Your mouse turned out so cute. Glad you tried something new with the spotted mouse. Love Anita’s critters! 💘
Bunny says
Fly. me to the moon, let me play among the stars.
Meghan Kennihan says
This is stunning! I LOVE this new set and what a great background you created for it!!!
Lisa Haff says
Your cards are so fun-great designs too. I love watching your videos too-this is another fantastic set of stamps from CCC.
Lauryne Cunningham says
Fantastic coloring!
Dorothy A says
So sweet! I love the way you colored the critter- and then there is that perfect background! Fantastic.
Sue D says
Cute mouse and star and I like how you created the background.
Christina Sentz says
Such a cute card. I really like your background.
Megan Decker says
I love this
Veronica Donnelly says
Hi my friend. I’ve been away on vaca and of course missed your give away! Love Anita Jeram and your cards!
Veronica Donnelly says
Congrats my friend on guest designer winner at CCC