CZ Design

Stumped for color? Pick one family and go monochromatic with it! It’s a win-win scheme.

Stumped for color? Pick one family and go monochromatic with it! It’s a win-win scheme.

If there’s an easier way to pick color than going with a monochromatic scheme, I have yet to find it! Monochrome designs are easy, and soothing to the eye.

Today I used a brand new trio of Pawsitively Saturated Inks from Simon Says Stamp!

Trio 13 is full of ocean-y tones and aqua green goodness! Here is the video showing you how I created this fun (and easy!) monochromatic card:

Try a monochromatic card today and you’ll see how easy it is to do! Now, onto the blog hop!

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a free 3 x 4 Birthday Cupcake stamp set free with ANY purchase while supplies last. Don’t forget to use the code at checkout YUM20.

BLOG HOP:

Here are the participants in today’s hop! Simon is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from your blog comment section. Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 23rd of February.

Simon Says Stamp Blog   

Nina-Marie Trapani

Caly Person

Nichol Spohr

Jennifer McGuire

Cathy Zielske—you are here!

Suzy Plantamura

Sidnie Des Jardins

Lisa Addesa

Keisha Charles

Heather Ruwe

Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Yana Smakula

Mindy Eggen

Barb Engler

Cheiron Brandon

Norine Borys

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Comments

  1. Ann R says

    Love the idea of a monochromatic card. I might not have tried it had if I hadn’t seen your video.

  3. Evelyn Burton says

    Loved the monochromatic look on this card and the ease in which you produced the background. That would be fun in lots of colors or many mono colors. Thanks for the tips on making a great card with on color!!

  4. Barb says

    Oh my squeeeee! I love your card, and I love the freebie stamps! Just wondering when crafty shopping crosses over from enthusiastic to problematic. Asking for a friend 🙂

  5. Miesje Flach says

    Love, love, love this! I really like those colors. Monochromatic is something I shy away from but you have totally inspired me to revisit this.

  7. Dawn McDaniel says

    The layered confetti stencils are so versatile. They will definitely be on my next order! And also, Cathy Z is a wonderful instructor!

  10. Shortie Wright says

    I love the color choice and the design. Could make a whole set of cards with this design in different colors.

  14. Patricia Wilson says

    This was interesting using the same color family. Also, how you achieved the design and the splatters really brought it to another level. Thanks for sharing this. Loved it.

  17. Dayna Audirsch says

    I’m such a HUGE fan of you and your craft / dining room!!!!
    This is so easy and quick! using the same color family, and this color is amazing! Thank you for all your entertaining videos AND your awesome stamp and die designs! BOOP!!!

  19. Linda R says

    Thank you again for another great card!!! Love this stencil, can be used for so many different occasions.

  21. Jeanette Urato says

    Have always thought about trying a monochrome color scheme, but have hesitated. You have inspired me to give it a try now.

  29. Nadine says

    Hello Ms. CZ. Definitely enjoyed watching you doing paint splatter!! Thank you for the wonderful designs.

  33. jennie says

    Thank you….I have always liked your simple approach. I want to try the SSS inks and can’t wait to get the layering stencils.

  34. janine a mendez says

    Adorable card. Love your videos- always so nice to watch and learn. I really like the color combo- very eye catching for the st pattys in all of us.

  36. Tamala Priebe says

    Great monochromatic card. I ordered one set of 3 pawsitively saturated inks, looking forward to collecting them all!! So many things in this release.

  37. Lori Spitzer says

    Love this, CZ!! I was not even looking for a way to “confound [my] enemies” !!🤣🤣 Your card turned out beautifully and I am so glad I ordered those stencils right off the bat. I think they look much more “bokeh” than “confetti,” but who cares what they’re called as long as they make that cool design, right?
    Lori S in PA

  41. Mary P says

    Geez…another pretty, appealing technique that I feel confident in replicating.
    Love your style, Cathy.

  48. Joy Meadows says

    Monochromatic is one of my favorite ways to make a card. I love using shades of the same color on a card and yours is absolutely beautiful, Cathy!

  49. Misty Leonard says

    I love EVERYTHING Cathy does! She is amazing to watch and even to losten to as I do my own crafting! She has even inspired my 9 year old daughter to make cards as well!

  52. Mary Holshouser says

    Love the monochromatic look.
    Very restful but interesting.
    thanks for sharing.
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

  59. Tami B says

    I had forgotten how much i love monochromatic schemes. Thanks for the reminder & the beautiful card for inspiration.

  67. Denise says

    This is definitely the way to go for the unexpected card you need to get in the mail today! Loved how calming the cool tone is. I’m a pink girl and I’d love to do one with that! You never cease to bring joy to my eyes! Great card!

  69. Audrey Meyer says

    Your sentiment stamp and die stack sets are amazing! Lovin’ the SSS and CZ collaboration!

  72. Jeannie Boudet says

    I love how monochrome cards look. always forget about doing it. thank you for the inspiration.

  74. Helen Langlais says

    Love the card. The monochromatic idea is great. I will add those green inks to my wish list.

  78. Lauryne Cunningham says

    Great idea to do a monochromatic card when you’re stuck creatively. I love the background- the splatters really pulled it all together!

  79. Sheri Kempke says

    Lovely card and love all the new stencils from SSS in this last release. I’m becoming a stencil lover and received the new Waffleflower stencil mat for my Birthday–a game changer! I also love all of your dies and stamps, love the font! Thanks for all you do to educate and inspire us. Sorry, the nail thing is tough, but I occasionally use Queen Jennifer’s method for nails, I’m just too hard on my hands for polish. I got the kit and tried often.

  80. Patty A Eifert says

    Love it Cathy!! I am all about layering stencils these day to make quick awesome backgrounds! Already ordered some from this release, but wish I could have ordered them all!

  83. Andre M. says

    Monochromatic is not a technique I use often but loving the results on your card, so fresh and eye catching!

  84. Pat J says

    Have always found monochromatic art to my liking. You did a fantastic job with this card. I must need a dose of easy and soothing. 😉

  87. Becky Moore says

    That’s a really great card. I never think about monochromatic but you’ve inspired me. Especially when SSS makes it easy to buy ink in color families that work together.

  88. Kristen says

    These ocean-y colors are all based around my favorite turquoisy color. I love that you went for a monochrome look and nailed it!

  90. Carol Wortman says

    Loved the video, now… must tell you a story… On your recommendation I purchased a fan brush. In a bit of a hurry finishing my card right before I needed to take it to church to give to it to the recipient I thought hey it needs ….Speckles, that’s what this needs. Grabbed my fan brush, loaded it with dark blue ink dowsed with water. Put out my finger and brought the brush UP under my finger hard and speckled my face. You are right that brush does cover well. Hope it works as well on cardstock. Ha ha tee hee. Thanks CZ! 🖌🤦‍♀️💞hugs. Love the circles background WITH the speckles.

  92. Kristina Gentle says

    Win,win on monochromatic. Win,win on the SSS release. Loving all the inspiration along the way

  95. Susan Babcock says

    A monochromatic card looks especially good in these SSS Pawsitively Saturated ink colors! Love this release and all the great stencils. Thanks for sharing your talent.

  99. Jill Rauenhorst says

    Love monochromatic cards and these new ink colors are fabulous! Love your creativity and humor!

  103. Nadia says

    This layered confetti stencil is so beautiful! from the craft/dining room! I always love your products too Cathy – and your laid back style of chat in your vlogs. So glad I found your content!

  107. Donna Griffin says

    Thank you for always making me feel like “I can do this!”… love this design! Appreciate you taking the time to create and share!

  108. Dawn says

    I so LOVE the new green inks. I’m going to have to save up to everything I want! Thank you for the inspiration.