There is a charming new release out today from Colorado Craft Company and illustrator Anita Jeram.
If that isn’t the sweetest image, then I don’t know what is. The stamp set is called Getting Ready and I was lucky enough to get my hands on the coordinating die set, too! So today, I’m sharing how I painted using just Distress Inks and a cheap paint brush. You don’t have to be fancy to create something simple and charming!
Here’s the video:
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Carol says
What a cute release! Thanks for the chance to win.
Sharon Gullikson says
The little pink cheek is such a cute touch. And the little bird. All of the extras add so much. Adorable.
Lisa Heimiller says
Such a sweet stamp. I’m going to get my paintbrushes out and try this technique. Love it. ❤️
Patricia Beck says
Such a cute card! I love your approach to creating and your videos!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win such a sweet little stamp set!
Joan E Sawyer says
Cathy, You are simply the best! Love your depiction of this stamp set.
Ann R says
I love the beauty and simplicity of your card!
Pam R says
I love love these stamp sets. And, I’m subscribed to your YT and IG. You have such great tips/tricks. Thanks for all your inspiration.
Kate Treasure says
I am in love with Anita Jeram! And this new stamp set is awesome!
Lindarub says
Love your card !
Kerys says
Following Colorado craft. (@crafybritmama)
I didn’t think Anita Jeram could get any cuter, but OMG! I need them all.
Love your painting and card as always x
Di Di W says
What a beautiful card you’ve made with this cute new stamp set.
Linda M. says
Love the new Anita Jeram stamps and your adorable card! I’ve been following CCC on Instagram for awhile. Thanks for the chance to win the Hanging Stockings set!
Robin Nelson says
Super cute card. This release is adorable.
Megan Ciavarella says
Sweet stamp set by Anita Jeram. Thanks for the chance. Happy Thanksgiving!!
Liz E says
I agree that this is the sweetest image ! And I love your coloring – so pretty!
Karen Dobbins says
Love this card!!!💜
Peggy Hurd says
Hi Cathy- I LOVE this card and the clean and simple lines-less is more as they say- with out a background the eye focus’ on cute image and your watercolors make it softly sweet! Thanks for sharing your talents.
Linda S says
This is sooo cute! I LOVE Anita Jeram stamp sets! And your painting is precious. Makes me want to get out my distress inks and start painting!
Donna West says
Love love love these new stamps!!
Tamara Dowdy says
Following on Instagram. I LOVE all your videos and tutorials. New to card making and having a blast.
Linda Joyce Steele says
These designs are so adorable. I can’t wait to use them. Love your painted card.
SarahC says
Love this cute and simple card. These images are just adorable. TFS
Alice says
Love this technique and will definitely try it out. I need to get some watercolour cardstock. Thank you for the giveaway!
Cari S. says
Simply stunning !
Jen says
I love how sweet these are and how you colored them with a delicate touch. I love your work
Linda BL says
Absolutely love this card! Enjoyed the video (as always) and made me want to get out my Distress ink cubes and try your method.
Maureen Castillo says
Hi Cathy! I’ve watched you’re AWESOME video with the bunny & followed @ColoradoCraftCompany on Instagram.
I cant wait to see what’s in store for me from you next!
Happy Thanksgiving! 💕
Maureen Castillo
Deborah S says
You did a beautiful job with simple watercoloring, love this card!
Helene Marshall says
Love the watercoloring!
Catherine Moller says
So stinking cute!
Dawn Adams says
Love your work!
Dawn Adams says
Nice work!
Fonda Rush says
I love Anita Jeram’s little critters and quaint scenes. They are just so special!
Karen Draper says
OK, you’ve convinced me to try this. I’ve got some watercolor paper I’ve been wondering what to do with.
Dianne Godwin says
I have thusly followed! This is so stinkin’ adorable!! <3
Mary Holshouser says
Wonderful card. thanks for sharing
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Marie O. says
“Charming”is the perfect word for these new stamps!
Joyce says
So cute!! I love how you showed that painting can be simple and still beautiful!
Teri Smith says
Watercolour is my favourite medium yet I struggle with being able to paint using it. You’ve shown me a way that may be somewhat more attainable for me. I love this sweet image & I’m happy you added the green grass at the bottom to ground it.
Patricia Wilson says
This is adorable. Don’t you just love Anita’s designs. They’re so cute and easy to work with. Thank you.
Cheryl Stauffer says
Cathy, you inspire me constantly and I need to practice my watercoloring. I really like all of Smith’s stamps!
Marie says
Love the cards. You always make me smile!
Barb says
Holy cuteness! I love the card you made and her drawings and stamps are THE BEST. Now that I know I can colour well enough, I can start buying critter stamp sets. Yay!
Char says
You had me at distress inks and a cheap paint brush. Beautiful work!
Cindy C Oliphant says
Adorable card! Thanks for sharing this stamp set and technique…love it!
Meghan Kennihan says
I LOVE your CAS design and coloring!
Janet Ingraham says
So darling! H the hank you for the detailed instructions
Carolyn Reiners says
that is just too darn adorable
Shawn Bartolacci says
OMG this card is so adorable. Your cards are always amazing!
Sandra Mullenix says
I love the look of the distress coloring. The video was wonderful and makes me want this set now.
Yvonne Boucher says
Kathy, your card is so sweet! Theirs is s greet release
Shana says
as always, your card is adorable; thank you for sharing!
Janice Hixon says
Kathy I love your videos, especially that you talk to yourself. It’s like being inside your head, being privy to your thought processes. I sometimes wonder why creators do what they choose, but you explain what you are thinking. P.S. Your color turned out so pretty, so I guess all that over thinking was worth it, lol.
Jalayne Salzman says
Love your designs and colors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Elizabeth Gobler says
I don’t have an Instagram account…but I do love Colorado Craft Co., Anita Jeram’s illustrations and your videos.
Jeanne Rice says
Always love your videos and this is no exception. I love the painting with distressed inks and thanks for making it such a simple process to create a stunning card. Thanks for sharing.
Gayle F says
You water coloring looks effortless!
Linda R says
Love the way you did this sweet card…and all the encouraging words for those of us who don’t consider ourselves very good painters!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Jannet says
Another gorgeous stamp, and so beautifully coloured!
Joy D Janitell says
What a great way to use the distress inks- great job!
Corina Raxo says
Howdy,
I’m a follower of Colorado and Craft Company now. Thanks for the recommendation and this easy breezy contest. Your the best!
Kim Kjerulf says
I love this and love all your cards.
Donna Holloway says
Cathy you are great. I love your manner and cards are fab.
Melody McCloskey says
Hi Cathy! I started following Colorado Craft company on Instagram. I am so enjoying watching you on YouTube, and get tickled when I hear Tim Holtz calls your name in his videos.
I just fully retired and am trying to get some mojo back in our crafting world. It’s going to take a lot of work, and I am slowly trying. You are a great teacher, thanks for inspiring us always.You Rock! Boop!
Blessings,
Melody
Pat McCleary says
Absolutely adorable!
Sally Keagle says
Absolutely darling! I have learned so much from you.
Marisela Delgado says
So beautiful!
Donna L Walls says
Wonderful inspiration Cathy! P.S…..your link on the CCC website leads to Sandy Allnocks blog….Just an FYI….and I’m looking forward to watching your process video tonight!
Mary O'Connell says
Such a cute stamp set! Love your card!
Sandie says
Hi I am really surprised how much I am getting to like these cute little animal stamps and dies. You make them so adorable and easy to work with
Tona says
Such a sweet release & I love what you did with it.
Carol E. Wortman says
So sweet! I dont have the fancy things and it is so refreshing to watch how you make anything and everything possible with what you have. I love your outlook and teaching…. and your designs.
Denise Bryant says
This is such a darling scene with this cute bunny and the birds! Love your card!
Giselle D. says
I love all of Anita’s illustrations and these stamps are no exception! Your card is adorable!
Izzy Scrap says
You’re totally right, this new release is charming and so darn cute ! Love how you used the distress inks to colour this sweet image. It really makes a beautiful CAS card ! Thanks so much for inspiring and for the chance to win.
Kathy Raker says
Your videos are always a delight! Great new 3C Christmas release, the designs are adorable, love them all. Love the simple, but beautiful look of your card. Thanks for sharing!
Trish Klemann says
I’m following @coloradocraft on Instagram Love this designers work and yours!
Erika J says
Beautiful coloring once again Cathy!
Lisa Haff says
Love this new release from CCC-just adorable Cathy your card is so cute, l really like your simple design style.
Lauryne Cunningham says
Great job watercoloring! Your card is super cute!
Geri S says
Sweet card! Love this release!
Karen Tucker says
This is the cutest card! So clean and simple!
Karen Tucker says
Beautiful card!
Lori Spitzer says
Hi, Cathy – I agree that this image is terrific. When I first saw “Getting Ready” I thought, “There’s my fave of the batch.” I also like “Hanging Stockings” and “Hiding Presents” (because I do… and then I find them in a closet in the summer LOL). Your coloring is lovely! TFS!! I love the A Jeram line and am so glad you are part of the hop!
Lori S in PA
Penny Pynnonen says
Love your cards, Cathy.
Linda says
Hi Cathy, I have been enjoying your videos for a long time. I adore the Anita Jeram line of products. I’m 70 years old, my great joy in life is to make cards.
Linda, PA
JoSi says
Beautiful card, You make such fun videos to watch! Happy Thanksgiving!
Jean B says
Love your simple water coloring and the grounding on the bottom.
Mely says
Super cute!!!
Dena Keys says
So cute!
Maryann Ferry says
Cathy,
I always love your work. These stamps are adorable!
Anny Hale says
Cathy, even though-there are-no boops (Lol), truly adorable
Melvin Nieves says
Si cute and adorable images!
Bunny Hoyle says
I love each new release of the CCC AJ line. These bunnies are just the best. I’m sure a set would love to come live at my house. I’d love to have Santa say, “You’re on the nice list and you won a set”. This Bunny loves these bunnies.
Maxine says
Just watched your video and I just love how excited you get about making your cards! This one was precious!
Jeanne Beam says
Such an adorable card! Love the colors…
Thanks for sharing.
Jeanne Beam says
Adorable card! Thanks for sharing…
Mary says
Absolutely stunning! Thanks for the inspiration!
Heidi Mattessich says
Such a sweet card!
Karen S says
Beautiful! Super cute images!
Dorothy A says
Darling! I love your painting. This is my favorite way to color my embossed images. It’s just so fun to mix colors, weather they are from stamp pads or water color paints.
Kristina Gentle says
I adored the video you created for this. SO GOOD!
Patti G says
I love all of Anita’s stamps. Thank you for sharing a video,it’s inspiring
Angela Reed says
I absolutely love your colors… they compliment these amazing stamps so well. Thank you for sharing!
Stacey holt says
I love your style and your videos!!!
Gloria Westerman says
I absolutely love this stamp set…and I love your card…tfs
karenajo says
The Distress Ink painting turned out great! Love the elegant simplicity of your card! Thanks for sharing!
Fonda Rush says
Anita Jeram is a great illustrator! She makes the cutest little critters!
Barbara Buckner says
I love the colors you used in this card, simple but so cute!
Janet Carter says
Love that little bunny! Your card is so sweet!
Colleen Sock says
I have wanted to break out some brushes and make a mess! This video has changed my life. Embossing before painting is brilliant. I have already felt a calm wash over me with this process and I thank you for showing an old dog can turn a brush and enjoy it! 😎😵💫🤩🧐🤔