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More fun with stenciling and Glitz Glitter gel!

November 11, 2021

More fun with stenciling and Glitz Glitter gel!

Welcome to Day 1 of the Handmade Holiday Blog Hop from Simon Says Stamp! Today I’m sharing more stenciling fun featuring this cool Holiday Grid Stencil Set.

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

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Suzy Plantamura

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Heather Hoffman

Lea Lawson

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  1. Ann R says

    November 11, 2021 at 7:41 am

    What a great idea! Love this card for it’s simple beauty.

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  2. Diane says

    November 11, 2021 at 7:52 am

    Loved the masking tip! Thanks Cathy!

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  3. Cheryl says

    November 11, 2021 at 7:59 am

    Cute Card and Tag. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

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  4. Barbara Leffingwell says

    November 11, 2021 at 7:59 am

    What a cool hack! Thank you for sharing.

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  5. Beth Goldstein says

    November 11, 2021 at 8:25 am

    Live this method and the card. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Name *Lori says

    November 11, 2021 at 8:26 am

    Love all of the sparkle and colors you chose.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Sheri Kempke says

    November 11, 2021 at 8:27 am

    What a great card–I love the new grid stencil set, so cool for so many things! This new release from SSS is awesome, love all the embossing folders!

    Reply
  8. Meghan Kennihan says

    November 11, 2021 at 8:28 am

    Gorgeous colors and glitter! LOVE THIS CARD!

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  9. Susan Richter says

    November 11, 2021 at 8:30 am

    Love all the ink blending – and you can’t go wrong with adding a bit of glitter.

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  10. Theresa says

    November 11, 2021 at 8:38 am

    Love this card and tag

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  11. Rose Johnson says

    November 11, 2021 at 8:38 am

    This stencil set is adorable and I love your card!!

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  12. Ann Apolito says

    November 11, 2021 at 8:39 am

    Your card looks awesome Cathy. You can never have too much glitter on a card.

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  13. Amy Tweedy says

    November 11, 2021 at 8:42 am

    I’m so obsessed with glitter this card making season!

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  14. K says

    November 11, 2021 at 8:54 am

    Cathy – how cool and creative! Thank you for sharing.

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    • Judy says

      November 12, 2021 at 1:08 pm

      Interesting ideas. Thanks!

      Reply
  15. Alma Dirpaul says

    November 11, 2021 at 9:10 am

    Beautiful card, Cathy.

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  16. Jessica Yoder-Jones says

    November 11, 2021 at 9:22 am

    Love this card! Very pretty and great new release

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  17. Jacqueline says

    November 11, 2021 at 9:23 am

    So beautiful in classic CZ style ❣️

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  18. Sally Sherfield says

    November 11, 2021 at 9:45 am

    such a fun card Cathy.

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  19. Selena says

    November 11, 2021 at 9:50 am

    Such a sweet card💜the video was great. Love your work!

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  20. Sheri says

    November 11, 2021 at 9:53 am

    Love the glitz accents!

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  21. Yvonne Boucher says

    November 11, 2021 at 9:53 am

    love your fun card, Cathy. this is a great release!

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  22. Connie Griffin says

    November 11, 2021 at 9:56 am

    cute and fun!

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  23. Shannon Lashley says

    November 11, 2021 at 10:05 am

    Soooo beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

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  24. Nancy Rose says

    November 11, 2021 at 10:09 am

    Oh! This is so much fun! I didn’t think I’d need this stencil set until I saw this! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  25. Christy Malone says

    November 11, 2021 at 10:13 am

    I love this card! Such a fun stencil and great glitter gel colors.

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  26. Barbara-Jean says

    November 11, 2021 at 10:14 am

    Such wonderful colorful creations, Cathy!

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  27. Sharon Gullikson says

    November 11, 2021 at 10:18 am

    Cute look with nice colors. Joy is a good goal.

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  28. Gail Viele says

    November 11, 2021 at 10:35 am

    I love how the random colored squares came together, not sure I can accomplish such a good result but you’ve inspired me to try!

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  29. Anny Hale says

    November 11, 2021 at 10:43 am

    Cathy, this is so clever! Great hack!

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  30. Anneleise Hampson says

    November 11, 2021 at 10:50 am

    Great card. Always like your videos.

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

    November 11, 2021 at 10:51 am

    This is a great idea, and versatile!

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  32. Joye Brown says

    November 11, 2021 at 10:54 am

    Love all your videos.

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  33. Helene M says

    November 11, 2021 at 10:59 am

    I always love your videos Cathy!

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  34. Jenna casserly says

    November 11, 2021 at 11:07 am

    This card is so warm and cozy

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  35. Rachel W. says

    November 11, 2021 at 11:09 am

    A very nice card

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  36. Gayle Chrvala says

    November 11, 2021 at 11:11 am

    Very cool card. Love the colors and that holiday grid stencil set is awesome.

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  37. CINDY Aguirre says

    November 11, 2021 at 11:14 am

    Such a fun bright card! Thanks for sharing it!

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  38. Candy Clay says

    November 11, 2021 at 11:16 am

    Bought this stencil cant wait to use it

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  39. Juanita A Wong says

    November 11, 2021 at 11:19 am

    Adorable. Love it!

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  40. Jean Siettmann says

    November 11, 2021 at 11:23 am

    This is really cute, but too fiddly for me to attempt.

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  41. Andrea Laws says

    November 11, 2021 at 11:29 am

    This is too cute. You make me want to buy everything!

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  42. Kay Furnish says

    November 11, 2021 at 11:34 am

    Love that you made the darling little matching tag. Thanks for the great tip about making a mask. That is so much easier than moving tape around. Your card turned out beautiful, but I sure wouldn’t have the patience for it! : )))

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  43. Patricia Wilson says

    November 11, 2021 at 11:39 am

    Interesting card made with this stencil. Thanks for sharing!

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  44. Tami B says

    November 11, 2021 at 11:55 am

    The first thing I thought of was my quilter friend when I saw this one. Love the clean, neat look of it.

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  45. Linda Mazzola says

    November 11, 2021 at 12:03 pm

    What a fun card. I wasn’t sure what I would do with that stencil but you really made it shine.

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  46. Lou-Ann Gumm says

    November 11, 2021 at 12:16 pm

    So Cute- Love the card.

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  47. Vickie McCubbin says

    November 11, 2021 at 12:20 pm

    Your cards are always so much fun, just like you!

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  48. Cindy M says

    November 11, 2021 at 12:30 pm

    Love these cards! I’m a fan of bright colours.

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  49. Becky says

    November 11, 2021 at 12:41 pm

    I love this card! Thank you so much for sharing your idea with me!

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  50. Janet D. says

    November 11, 2021 at 12:51 pm

    Great technique! I like how you created this from conception to finished product! Little time consuming but after watching you it will go a lot smoother.

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  51. Carolyn Reiners says

    November 11, 2021 at 1:04 pm

    Super cute. I must give that a try.

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  52. cat craig says

    November 11, 2021 at 1:07 pm

    Fun and festive.

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  53. Lora Bowman says

    November 11, 2021 at 1:07 pm

    Beautiful card Kathy…I love the way you think outside of the box!

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  54. Cyndi Morris says

    November 11, 2021 at 1:08 pm

    Love that fun, colorful card. That sparkly Glitter Glitz Gel over that wonderful stencil is gorgeous.

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  55. SSchmidt says

    November 11, 2021 at 1:17 pm

    Always such great, practical tips along with your designs. Thank you!

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  56. Wendy Flood says

    November 11, 2021 at 1:21 pm

    Cathy, I’ve learned so much from you and you always reply to my questions. Thank you! I even branched out after watching you use the new glitter gels. I can’t wait to try this technique. Thank again for all you inspiration and love the clean and simple look even though I realize it isn’t always as easy as it looks.

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  57. Clara says

    November 11, 2021 at 1:30 pm

    Oh such a joy!

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  58. Debbie C says

    November 11, 2021 at 1:32 pm

    What a unique Christmas card. I need to get some of the glitter gel and give it a try.

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  59. Amy McCue says

    November 11, 2021 at 1:34 pm

    So cute! I love the clever share masks you used!

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  60. Kris Reeves says

    November 11, 2021 at 1:37 pm

    You can’t go wrong with stencils and glitter glitz gel combined with Christmas!

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  61. Mary Holshouser says

    November 11, 2021 at 2:04 pm

    Love the checkerboard pattern.
    Colorful and pretty. thanks for
    sharing. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  62. Tory Doherty says

    November 11, 2021 at 2:07 pm

    I love your videos, Cathy!

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  63. Barbara Walborn says

    November 11, 2021 at 2:15 pm

    What a fun use of stencils. Great card!

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  64. Nancy R. says

    November 11, 2021 at 2:17 pm

    Pretty grid work Cathy!

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  65. Dee Earnshaw says

    November 11, 2021 at 2:37 pm

    what a bright fun card

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  66. Patricia Wilson says

    November 11, 2021 at 2:43 pm

    This is interesting and how you arrived at the finished project. I liked your idea of making your own stencil tool. Wish I had thought of that. Thanks so much.

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  67. Monika Davis says

    November 11, 2021 at 2:49 pm

    Sweet card Cathy! What a cool stencil set! Love the way you can customize your card with the different images.

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  68. Karen Draper says

    November 11, 2021 at 2:52 pm

    This provides some inspiration for when my stencil set arrives. Can’t wait!

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  69. Susan O'Halloran says

    November 11, 2021 at 3:01 pm

    Very pretty graphic card! Those glitter pastes really add a lot. Thanks for sharing.

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  70. barbara lassiter says

    November 11, 2021 at 3:19 pm

    Cute idea! I like the tag with it as well!

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  71. Kathleen Fink says

    November 11, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    I just love watching your videos

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  72. Amanda S says

    November 11, 2021 at 3:30 pm

    Great card!

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  73. Cheryl Stauffer says

    November 11, 2021 at 3:32 pm

    What fun and so colorful!

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  74. Kaysie says

    November 11, 2021 at 3:44 pm

    Love your style!! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  75. K says

    November 11, 2021 at 3:46 pm

    Great technique!

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  76. ARIANA GIRARDI says

    November 11, 2021 at 3:47 pm

    Love this card, colofull and very geometric.

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  77. Lara Read says

    November 11, 2021 at 4:29 pm

    Your the best Cathy!! Love it!

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  78. Joyace Feheley says

    November 11, 2021 at 4:36 pm

    What a great card. Thank you so much for your inspiration. Love your videos!

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  79. Alexandra Young says

    November 11, 2021 at 6:31 pm

    What a fun card! Love the grid design!

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  80. Fonda Rush says

    November 11, 2021 at 6:47 pm

    What fun cards you made!

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  81. Jennifer Tatham says

    November 11, 2021 at 6:54 pm

    Love the colour combo and the idea for masking.

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  82. Bonnie King says

    November 11, 2021 at 6:55 pm

    I wasn’t too sure about this stencil set when I first saw it. I love what you did with it!

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  83. Dawn R says

    November 11, 2021 at 7:52 pm

    This is just beautiful!

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  84. Lori Spitzer says

    November 11, 2021 at 7:57 pm

    This set is cute. I love the tag you made! The card is pretty as well.

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  85. Cheriese H says

    November 11, 2021 at 8:14 pm

    so fun – really makes me think of a patchwork quilt!

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  86. Teri Smith says

    November 11, 2021 at 8:16 pm

    Quite a few steps in this card Cathy, but boy was it worth it! I like the colour combo & the glitter gels added such a wow factor. I think this SSS Christmas release is the best one I’ve seen.

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  87. Jeanne Beam says

    November 11, 2021 at 8:21 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous card! Great colors and loved your video..
    Thanks for sharing.

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  88. Melissa SunshineHoneyBee says

    November 11, 2021 at 8:45 pm

    Wonderful use of small icon stamps.
    Melissa
    “Sunshine HoneyBee”

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  89. Marisela Delgado says

    November 11, 2021 at 8:59 pm

    So beautiful!

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  90. Lisa Saxe says

    November 11, 2021 at 9:11 pm

    Glitter makes everything better!!! Love this card!

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  91. Amy Cooley says

    November 11, 2021 at 9:25 pm

    This is such a cute patchwork look! I love the added sparkle.

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  92. Debbie Frank says

    November 11, 2021 at 9:42 pm

    Such a cute cards, one more product I forgot to grab! Next order!😬

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  93. Nandini Karmarkar says

    November 11, 2021 at 10:16 pm

    Very cute and fun card!

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  94. Kelly says

    November 11, 2021 at 11:19 pm

    Cathy I love this new sentiment stamp from CZ Designs. Can’t wait to use it

    Reply
  95. Denise Bryant says

    November 11, 2021 at 11:39 pm

    Love the grid design and colors! Great holiday icons too! Pretty card!

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  96. Kathleen A. Ferguson says

    November 12, 2021 at 2:29 am

    I loved you card. I just ordered the glitter gel last night and can’t wait to use it especially after seeing how it really popped on your card design. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  97. Linda H. says

    November 12, 2021 at 4:50 am

    Great idea! Love the colors and card. Thanks!

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  98. Kathy Raker says

    November 12, 2021 at 6:02 am

    Great card! Love the colorful design and glitter.

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  99. Louise Mozealous says

    November 12, 2021 at 6:20 am

    Great idea for masking off the squares. Love your colors

    Reply
  100. Robin in TN says

    November 12, 2021 at 8:40 am

    Hmmmm. Glitter gel. Why do I keep forgetting about that beautiful supply? Thanks for the reminder! Nice colorful, happy design. Thank you.

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  101. Lindar C says

    November 12, 2021 at 9:23 am

    Great tips for using multiple colors of paste. Very pretty card.

    Reply
  102. Cindy Ickes says

    November 12, 2021 at 9:39 am

    Appreciate the work put into this card. I have not used the SSS inks before, but want to try them now. Thanks for the inspiration

    Reply
  103. Giselle D. says

    November 12, 2021 at 11:49 am

    When I saw this stencil I thought it was okay, now I see just how fun it really is! I love the added sparkle, it really makes the card pop!

    Reply
  104. Lauryne Cunningham says

    November 12, 2021 at 12:41 pm

    Cute card and tag! I love all the glitter!

    Reply
  105. ALISON LESLIE WOODSTOCK says

    November 12, 2021 at 2:16 pm

    Love your ideas and makes. I follow you on Youtube and really enjoy your videos!

    Reply
  106. Veronica Donnelly says

    November 12, 2021 at 3:59 pm

    Hi my friend!!! I loved this card. So glad I went back and ordered this stencil!!!!

    Reply
  107. Jessica Yoder-Jones says

    November 12, 2021 at 4:17 pm

    Beautiful card! I love all your work

    Reply
  108. Elaine H. says

    November 12, 2021 at 7:19 pm

    Always fun to watch you create , Cathy. I really love what you did with the stencil.

    Reply
  109. Sharon Lyons says

    November 12, 2021 at 8:13 pm

    Wonderful, bright card, you get my wheels turning on how to layer the stencil to produce a different design using both words.

    Reply
  110. Linda Price says

    November 12, 2021 at 9:15 pm

    Such a fun and colorful card. I so enjoy your videos and your ideas.

    Reply
  111. PHYLLIS FREESE says

    November 12, 2021 at 9:43 pm

    Beautiful card. The glitz glimmer gel adds just the right touch for a holiday card while keeoing your clean & simple style.

    Reply
  112. Carol E. Wortman says

    November 12, 2021 at 10:18 pm

    Love the Glitz! These colors remind me of the advent calendar we would make as a child. Fun and really really pretty.

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  113. Birgit Norton says

    November 13, 2021 at 6:11 am

    I love the clean look of your stenciling. Just perfect!! What a fabulous card!

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  114. Sue says

    November 13, 2021 at 8:59 am

    Love your videos!
    So informative, fun and your narratives always make me chuckle!

    Reply
  115. Christy Meyers says

    November 13, 2021 at 9:34 am

    I LOVE that stencil! Your cards always turn out so clean and beautiful!

    Reply
  116. JoSi says

    November 13, 2021 at 9:43 am

    What a great card! You make everything seem so easy! Thanks for your videos.

    Reply
  117. Mirella Rogan says

    November 13, 2021 at 10:09 am

    Such a fun design!

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  118. Jaye says

    November 13, 2021 at 11:48 am

    Very professional looking card!

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  119. Patty A Eifert says

    November 13, 2021 at 1:23 pm

    I love it Cathy! The design, colors and glitz gel made for a colorful card & tag! And that hack of using a mask with a square die is genius!!

    Reply
  120. Jill A Figley says

    November 13, 2021 at 3:09 pm

    What a cute card, so colorful. Thank you so much for sharing 😊

    Reply
  121. Claudia L says

    November 13, 2021 at 3:48 pm

    Love the year of the stencil in its Holiday form!

    Reply
  122. Patricia Coleman says

    November 13, 2021 at 4:20 pm

    Such an awesome and inspirational card!! Love this release!

    Reply
  123. Mary Espeland says

    November 13, 2021 at 8:55 pm

    Love these!

    Reply
  124. Michele W says

    November 13, 2021 at 10:30 pm

    Such a fun and glittery card. Perfect for the holidays. Great idea making a tag from your leftover patchwork. Might be fun to make an entire set of tags using this stencil set. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  125. Megan N says

    November 14, 2021 at 9:34 am

    GENIUS! SO much easier than taping every little square!!!

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  126. Denise Ward says

    November 14, 2021 at 10:58 am

    When the contents of this release were first revealed, it was this stencil set that I was most eager to see used. It’s a very creative set and you did a great job using it!

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  127. Sue D says

    November 14, 2021 at 4:47 pm

    Cute. I like the colors and sparkle.

    Reply
  128. Karen B Walker says

    November 14, 2021 at 5:52 pm

    Love your cute and colorful card!

    Reply
  129. Tammy Hanson says

    November 15, 2021 at 8:40 am

    Such a playful card. Great tips.

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  130. Tammy Hanson says

    November 15, 2021 at 10:21 am

    Lots of work but stunning results.

    Reply
  131. Steffi H. says

    November 15, 2021 at 3:07 pm

    This is such a fun stencil, thanks for showing this colorful card.

    Reply
  132. Shar Zar says

    November 15, 2021 at 8:55 pm

    Very cheery card.

    Reply
  133. Scraporcraft says

    November 16, 2021 at 10:13 am

    Nice combination for the stenciling. Great color combination.

    Reply
  134. Maureen Reiss says

    November 16, 2021 at 1:41 pm

    Super cute!!! Love the Bling!!!

    Reply
  135. tina Z says

    November 16, 2021 at 6:09 pm

    absolutely stunning!

    Reply
  136. Kathy says

    November 18, 2021 at 9:29 pm

    Love this card Cathy!

    Reply
  137. Kathleen Cole says

    November 26, 2021 at 7:43 am

    Love this card, thanks for all the tips and all the videos you do.

    Reply

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