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More simple painting with Distress Inks + charming designs from Anita Jeram

October 20, 2021

More simple painting with Distress Inks + charming designs from Anita Jeram

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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  1. Lori Adkins says

    October 20, 2021 at 7:13 am

    Thanks for the opportunity to win! It’s so cute!!

    Reply
  2. Patti says

    October 20, 2021 at 7:19 am

    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!

    Reply
  3. Alma Dirpaul says

    October 20, 2021 at 7:34 am

    I also live these Anita Jeram stamps. They are so cute. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

    Reply
  4. Jessica Jobe says

    October 20, 2021 at 7:44 am

    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!

    Reply
  5. KimberlyO says

    October 20, 2021 at 7:49 am

    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?)

    Reply
  6. Jody McCoy says

    October 20, 2021 at 7:50 am

    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!

    Reply
  7. Suzanne Hebb says

    October 20, 2021 at 7:50 am

    I love Anita Jeram’s stamps! You and her together are AWESOME!!

    Reply
  8. Ann says

    October 20, 2021 at 7:56 am

    Love the sky on the card! Beautiful!

    Reply
  9. Christine Miller says

    October 20, 2021 at 7:56 am

    Love your simple painting techniques and Anita’s darling images! Thanks for a chance to win!

    Reply
  10. Nancy says

    October 20, 2021 at 7:56 am

    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.

    Reply
  11. Barb W says

    October 20, 2021 at 8:02 am

    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.

    Reply
  12. Melodie Freund says

    October 20, 2021 at 8:07 am

    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.

    Reply
  13. roxanne tellini says

    October 20, 2021 at 8:14 am

    Next stop is you tube for the video. Everyone hit the Like button!

    Reply
  14. Peggy McCullar says

    October 20, 2021 at 8:18 am

    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!

    Reply
  15. Joan Anderson says

    October 20, 2021 at 8:19 am

    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.

    Reply
  16. Joan C. says

    October 20, 2021 at 8:23 am

    That came so cute! I want to try water coloring with the distress inks. Thanks Cathy for another great video.

    Reply
  17. Kari S says

    October 20, 2021 at 8:35 am

    Thanks for the inspiration! I love seeing what you come up with.

    Reply
  18. Janie Dixon says

    October 20, 2021 at 8:36 am

    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!

    Reply
  19. Evangelia Mpeza Oliva says

    October 20, 2021 at 8:44 am

    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!!!

    Reply
  20. Christi says

    October 20, 2021 at 8:50 am

    What a cute card. Watching you gives me the courage to try it myself.

    Reply
  21. Helen F says

    October 20, 2021 at 8:52 am

    Sooo cute Cathy!!! I love this sweet little mouse!!! CC Anita Jeram images are just so sweet!!! Great inspirational video!! Stay safe!

    Reply
  22. Barbara says

    October 20, 2021 at 9:01 am

    How adorable is this little super star mouse stamp?!…..love these stamps, great quality

    Reply
  23. Jeannine Labiuk says

    October 20, 2021 at 9:01 am

    I Would be Over the Moon if I Won this Oh So Cute Stamp Set From Colorado Craft Company!

    Reply
  24. Merrily says

    October 20, 2021 at 9:16 am

    You are so fun to watch and learn from! Your card ideas are doable for the home card maker!
    Thank You so much!

    Reply
  25. Lynne Lugo says

    October 20, 2021 at 9:21 am

    Love this new big, bold and sweet stamp! It’s just perfect 🙂

    Reply
  26. Marita Kasley says

    October 20, 2021 at 9:30 am

    Cute card Cathy! I think I still have a couple of her books from when I taught 3 year old preschoolers.

    Reply
  27. Deborah Mitchem says

    October 20, 2021 at 9:34 am

    I’m always charmed by this series and your design and coloring are spot on!

    Reply
  28. Toddy says

    October 20, 2021 at 9:35 am

    These new Anita Jeram Stamp & Die sets are so cute. Nice watercoloring demo!!

    Reply
  29. Deborah Mitchem says

    October 20, 2021 at 9:36 am

    Your design and coloring of this stamp is just beautiful. Love your style combined with 3C!

    Reply
  30. Terry Olson says

    October 20, 2021 at 10:05 am

    Cute stamp & die set!

    Reply
  31. Cindy C Oliphant says

    October 20, 2021 at 10:05 am

    Your videos are so helpful and entertaining! Thank you for all the great ideas.

    Reply
  32. Patty Butler says

    October 20, 2021 at 10:28 am

    Cathy, that is so adorable!

    Reply
  33. Nancy Fletcher says

    October 20, 2021 at 10:34 am

    Your card is so adorable Cathy! Love to watch your process.

    Reply
  34. Patricia Wilson says

    October 20, 2021 at 10:43 am

    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.

    Reply
  35. Carol Scheevel says

    October 20, 2021 at 10:55 am

    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!

    Reply
  36. Angelina Kogl says

    October 20, 2021 at 10:57 am

    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. 😁

    Reply
  37. Barbara J Appleby says

    October 20, 2021 at 11:12 am

    So adorable!

    Reply
  38. Theresa Gerlach says

    October 20, 2021 at 11:28 am

    Too stinking cute!!!

    Reply
  39. Fonda Rush says

    October 20, 2021 at 11:38 am

    I love Anita Jeram and her little critters!

    Reply
  40. Janice says

    October 20, 2021 at 11:40 am

    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!!

    Reply
  41. Melanie Arrowood says

    October 20, 2021 at 11:46 am

    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!

    Reply
  42. Kelleigh Martin says

    October 20, 2021 at 12:01 pm

    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!

    Reply
  43. Priscilla Taylor says

    October 20, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    I love your videos! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win such adorable stamps.

    Reply
  44. Tiggerchen says

    October 20, 2021 at 12:10 pm

    Oh wow, what a super sweet Giveaway. I love this mouse! Thank you for the chance to win one 🙂

    Reply
  45. Christine Eck says

    October 20, 2021 at 12:11 pm

    Beautiful and cute card, Cathy! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity for such an adorable stamp set!

    Blessings,
    C

    Reply
  46. Sheri Kempke says

    October 20, 2021 at 1:08 pm

    How adorable is this cute mouse! Thanks for another great video Cathy and I love CCC!

    Reply
  47. Deborah Cooper says

    October 20, 2021 at 1:09 pm

    Love your card! The little mouse is so adorable! 😍

    Reply
  48. ROBIN L JOHNSTON says

    October 20, 2021 at 1:20 pm

    I love all your videos. Your enthusiasm over every card makes me fingers itch to be stamping!! Thanks for keeping it real and fun.

    Reply
  49. Diane Dupont says

    October 20, 2021 at 1:21 pm

    I love Anita Jeram! Her images are just adorable! You also do a great job of bringing them to life! 😊

    Reply
  50. Joyce says

    October 20, 2021 at 2:58 pm

    This is way too cute! I love your hack to look at the package!

    Reply
  51. Wendy Wyeth says

    October 20, 2021 at 3:32 pm

    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!

    Reply
  52. Pat Norris says

    October 20, 2021 at 3:35 pm

    Love the simplicity of this mouse. It leaves so many options! Always love your clean and simple treatment!

    Reply
  53. Patti L says

    October 20, 2021 at 4:02 pm

    Oh my goodness! How cute is this little mouse?!
    Thank you for your great tutorial and for the opportunity to win.

    Reply
  54. Kara says

    October 20, 2021 at 4:14 pm

    Hi Cathy! I follow you on YouTube and really enjoy all your videos. I’ve learned a lot thanks.

    Reply
  55. Debbie Ford says

    October 20, 2021 at 4:36 pm

    I love Anita Jeram’s illustrations. They are just adorable.

    Reply
  56. Florence Lim says

    October 20, 2021 at 4:48 pm

    What a cute stamp.. Love it ..
    Thanks for the opportunity to win it :).

    Reply
  57. Bunny Hoyle says

    October 20, 2021 at 5:33 pm

    Suer cute card and video. Love this set, and all of the sets. Why leave any out?

    Reply
  58. Donna Sieron says

    October 20, 2021 at 6:05 pm

    Love your videos! I need to be brave and try more watercoloring with my Distress Inks.

    Reply
  59. Fiona Scott says

    October 20, 2021 at 6:52 pm

    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)

    Reply
  60. Kim Becicka says

    October 20, 2021 at 6:59 pm

    Love your use of Distress inks for this

    Reply
  61. Anny Hale says

    October 20, 2021 at 7:06 pm

    Cathy, thank you for the offer! 🙂

    Reply
  62. Tina says

    October 20, 2021 at 7:37 pm

    Love your sky ☺️

    Reply
  63. Connie says

    October 20, 2021 at 7:51 pm

    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 😉

    Reply
  64. Marisela Delgado says

    October 20, 2021 at 9:36 pm

    Such a sweet card, Cathy. The stamp set is adorable!

    Reply
  65. Lisa says

    October 21, 2021 at 7:38 am

    Beautiful! Love Anita Jeram’s adorable illustrations. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity and for the free shipping code/heads up. Happy Day, Cathy!

    Reply
  66. Janice E. Harrison says

    October 21, 2021 at 8:21 am

    Wow Cathy! Check out that blended background AND watercoloring…great job! So cute!

    Reply
  67. Linda M. says

    October 21, 2021 at 8:46 am

    Your card is so sweet! Love the Anita Jeram stamps and must get this one. Thanks for the video. Always enjoy watching you create!

    Reply
  68. Christine Miller says

    October 21, 2021 at 9:29 am

    Love your simple water coloring and the sweet Anita Jeram images!

    Reply
  69. Tonna Zablah says

    October 21, 2021 at 9:47 am

    I love this line of stamps.
    So beautiful and this one is so cute.
    Pick me!

    Reply
  70. Terrie says

    October 21, 2021 at 10:00 am

    He is ADORABLE! Such a cute card.

    Reply
  71. Stacy says

    October 21, 2021 at 10:45 am

    What a greaat stamp set to have in our collections!! Really nice and cute card!!!

    Reply
  72. Andrea Mette says

    October 21, 2021 at 11:27 am

    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.

    Reply
  73. Christine Kiehl says

    October 21, 2021 at 2:24 pm

    Like you; ALL of her stuff is a real favorite! I LOVE her art so much! I must have ALL sets!

    Reply
  74. Kelly B says

    October 21, 2021 at 3:00 pm

    I love this so much! So sweet!

    Reply
  75. Jana says

    October 21, 2021 at 3:03 pm

    Sweet opportunity & sweet card you’ve created! Thanks!

    Reply
  76. Marian says

    October 21, 2021 at 3:43 pm

    Beautiful sky combo. Love this sweet stamp set. Little mice would be welcomed in my craft room. lol

    Reply
  77. Megan Klose says

    October 21, 2021 at 4:54 pm

    You always make it look like anyone can create a charming card. Set yourself up for success! It’s only paper!

    Reply
  78. Mavis Klink says

    October 21, 2021 at 4:58 pm

    So sweet! I want all of her critters.

    Reply
  79. Karen B Walker says

    October 21, 2021 at 5:37 pm

    Love your ink blended sky! Such wonderful new set of stamps!

    Reply
  80. Odette Duchesne says

    October 21, 2021 at 6:47 pm

    Merci beaucoup Cathy pour l’ opportunité de gagner cet adorable set d’étampe…Et ta carte est tout simplement parfaite…

    Reply
  81. Leslie says

    October 21, 2021 at 9:39 pm

    Oh my, so cute! Thanks for the chance to win

    Reply
  82. Jennifer Langer says

    October 21, 2021 at 10:01 pm

    Love this set, and I especially love the card you made with it! I need this stamp and die set! Thanks for sharing, Cathy!

    Reply
  83. Jeanne Rice says

    October 22, 2021 at 11:05 am

    Love your creations and love this release.

    Reply
  84. Jennifer Berwanger says

    October 22, 2021 at 11:07 am

    So sweet! Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  85. Cyndy Rogers says

    October 22, 2021 at 11:16 am

    Super sweet images! And I love the sentiment selections too! Love your coloring of the mouse and the ink blending is great too!

    Reply
  86. Denise Bryant says

    October 22, 2021 at 11:20 am

    This is just adorable! Love the background and the darling mouse! Such a cute stamp set!

    Reply
  87. Sharon Gullikson says

    October 22, 2021 at 11:34 am

    Don’t you love the mice? I like the way you colored the card in soft colors.

    Reply
  88. Janice Hixon says

    October 22, 2021 at 12:21 pm

    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! 💘

    Reply
  89. Bunny says

    October 22, 2021 at 2:29 pm

    Fly. me to the moon, let me play among the stars.

    Reply
  90. Meghan Kennihan says

    October 22, 2021 at 2:48 pm

    This is stunning! I LOVE this new set and what a great background you created for it!!!

    Reply
  91. Lisa Haff says

    October 22, 2021 at 6:38 pm

    Your cards are so fun-great designs too. I love watching your videos too-this is another fantastic set of stamps from CCC.

    Reply
  92. Lauryne Cunningham says

    October 23, 2021 at 1:40 pm

    Fantastic coloring!

    Reply
  93. Dorothy A says

    October 23, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    So sweet! I love the way you colored the critter- and then there is that perfect background! Fantastic.

    Reply
  94. Sue D says

    October 23, 2021 at 9:33 pm

    Cute mouse and star and I like how you created the background.

    Reply
  95. Christina Sentz says

    October 24, 2021 at 8:00 am

    Such a cute card. I really like your background.

    Reply
  96. Megan Decker says

    October 24, 2021 at 8:20 am

    I love this

    Reply
  97. Veronica Donnelly says

    November 1, 2021 at 8:11 am

    Hi my friend. I’ve been away on vaca and of course missed your give away! Love Anita Jeram and your cards!

    Reply
  98. Veronica Donnelly says

    November 20, 2021 at 7:24 am

    Congrats my friend on guest designer winner at CCC

    Reply

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