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A fun birthday card and a big old blog hop for Simon Says Stamp

February 18, 2023

A fun birthday card and a big old blog hop for Simon Says Stamp

Hello crafty friends! Welcome to Day 2 of the blog hop for the Simon Says Stamp Be Creative release! I have a fun card to share with you featuring my Big Old Birthday stamps and dies, plus my new Angularium cling stamp.

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

Now onto the hop. First up, the hop special:

Don’t forget to use the code at checkout to get the free set!

HOP GIVEAWAY:

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon at every stop on the hop! Winners will be pulled from the comments and posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on February 22, 2023. Winners will email Simon to claim their prize!

HOP PARTICIPANTS:

Here are today’s hop participants:

Simon Says Stamp Blog 

Laura Bassen

Nichol Spohr

Cathy Zielske—you are here!

Alberto Gava

Barbara Tarayao

Keisha Charles

Mindy Eggen

Emma Williams

Heather Ruwe

Emily Midgett

Lea Lawson

Sandi MacIver

Seeka

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Comments

  1. Michelle Noto says

    February 18, 2023 at 7:09 am

    I love your cards and style Cathy♥️♥️♥️

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  2. Danita C says

    February 18, 2023 at 7:51 am

    Beautiful card! I can see where this stamp would make some terrific masculine cards too.

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  3. Meghan Kennihan says

    February 18, 2023 at 7:54 am

    I love the colors and funky background!

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  4. Shelley Pixley says

    February 18, 2023 at 7:57 am

    Cathy, you are so fun and creative!!! Love hanging out with you in my craft room❤️

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  5. Odette Shipsky says

    February 18, 2023 at 8:06 am

    Making multiple sentiments at once ? You’re so smaht! 🤓

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  6. Sandy Liles says

    February 18, 2023 at 8:27 am

    Cathy, Cathy, Cathy. You’ve done it again. You made me add to my “must have” list. I love that background stamp.

    Reply
  7. Marlene McLane says

    February 18, 2023 at 8:35 am

    This is a great fun BD card for masculine stash. Can be made with any colors. Love the Angularium background stamp!

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    • Shawna j Kissell says

      February 18, 2023 at 11:37 am

      I just love your style. I use your stamps more than anyone else’s

      Reply
  8. Sarah Jayne Haumschild says

    February 18, 2023 at 9:15 am

    I love this background because you can mute the color or make it festive! So pretty!

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  9. Susan A Draxler says

    February 18, 2023 at 9:15 am

    What A fun and bright little card, love it!

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  10. Lynn Chan says

    February 18, 2023 at 9:18 am

    Beautiful background! Love your birthday set in this release!

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  11. Sharon Gullikson says

    February 18, 2023 at 9:36 am

    I like how you only used a few colors for your background. It’s SUCH a nice change from rainbows I see everywhere 🙂

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  12. Denise P. says

    February 18, 2023 at 9:42 am

    I love the new collection- especially Cathy Z’s designs!

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  13. Carole Henderson says

    February 18, 2023 at 9:48 am

    I love these big sentiments!! Your stamps and videos are so much fun! Thanks! ❤️

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  14. Gayle I. says

    February 18, 2023 at 10:10 am

    Nice colors and blending on the background; great effect!

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  15. Nicole Amant says

    February 18, 2023 at 10:42 am

    Nice colors and blending. I love your card!

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  16. Bonnie Lynn Schroeder Ratzloff says

    February 18, 2023 at 11:18 am

    Beautiful! I love it!

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  17. Kelly B says

    February 18, 2023 at 11:25 am

    Fun colors! Love it!

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  18. Susan Clingan says

    February 18, 2023 at 11:31 am

    Nice card. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

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  19. Kay Furnish says

    February 18, 2023 at 11:53 am

    Love the card and since you asked, I would use the sentiment with the word “vibes” in it because your new background reminds me of the song, “Good Vibrations”!! Great job!!!

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  20. Sheri Kempke says

    February 18, 2023 at 11:55 am

    Great Birthday card–love that big background stamp and gold embossed big sentiment.
    Thanks for sharing and designing these great new products!

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  21. Mary Lehett says

    February 18, 2023 at 12:05 pm

    Cathy, your ink blending color combos are perfection! Thank you!

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  22. Maureen Reiss says

    February 18, 2023 at 12:07 pm

    Really Gorgeous and colorful card!!!! I love the sentiment you chose!!!!

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  23. Orit Viderman says

    February 18, 2023 at 12:28 pm

    CZ I love all your work❤️

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  24. Cyndi Morris says

    February 18, 2023 at 12:28 pm

    Love that fun, colorful card. Great job designing these wonderful new products!

    Reply
  25. Janet D. says

    February 18, 2023 at 12:32 pm

    Great card!

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  26. Jacqueline Crowder says

    February 18, 2023 at 1:17 pm

    Really loved Cathy’s video & the card she made. Learned a couple of new things. Thanks

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  27. Giselle D. says

    February 18, 2023 at 1:20 pm

    I really like this card! Love your ink blending.

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  28. Denise Bryant says

    February 18, 2023 at 1:37 pm

    Great design and colors! I love the card you created!

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  29. Marilyn Behrens says

    February 18, 2023 at 2:02 pm

    Simple but so visually interesting.

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  30. Kristine Boydstun says

    February 18, 2023 at 2:08 pm

    Beautiful card! Love this new release!

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  31. S. M. says

    February 18, 2023 at 2:08 pm

    Beautiful card Cathy. I loved your colour choices for the ink blending and either of the large sentiment stamps would have worked well.

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  32. Alexandra Y says

    February 18, 2023 at 2:23 pm

    Beautiful card! Love the bright colours you used!

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  33. Lauren says

    February 18, 2023 at 2:41 pm

    Your designs stand out – Something I love!

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  34. Bunny Hoyle says

    February 18, 2023 at 3:13 pm

    It kinda reminds me of something zen. Lovely.

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  35. Sandy Knecht says

    February 18, 2023 at 3:15 pm

    Your card really pops.

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  36. Dorothy Ayotte says

    February 18, 2023 at 3:34 pm

    Great Angularium card, and fun name for that stamp! I liked the ink blending and tips on using this big stamp in the MISTI. I like your birthday sentiments as well.

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  37. Paula Haller says

    February 18, 2023 at 3:39 pm

    Your clean and simple styled cards always pack a punch. Your angularium background stamp is a winner!

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  38. Jennifer K says

    February 18, 2023 at 3:49 pm

    Love that background pattern!

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  39. Pauline Godfrey says

    February 18, 2023 at 3:49 pm

    Love, love! Beautiful card Cathy!

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  40. Rita Montgomery says

    February 18, 2023 at 3:50 pm

    I love the colors and the groovy background!

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  41. Bette says

    February 18, 2023 at 4:36 pm

    Fun card…. I love the geometric bright colored design.

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  42. Carol DuFrene says

    February 18, 2023 at 4:56 pm

    Another fun card…and a great “how to” video

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  43. Lori says

    February 18, 2023 at 5:07 pm

    Love the colors and the cool background dine with the stamp.
    Thanks for sharing and hope you’re feeling better!

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  44. Debbie Eslinger says

    February 18, 2023 at 5:19 pm

    great blending on the background, always love your style

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  45. Dee Earnshaw says

    February 18, 2023 at 5:26 pm

    lovely card – super sponged background

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  46. Judy Inukai says

    February 18, 2023 at 5:31 pm

    The background stamp is awesome and and it would fun to ink up a bunch to have on hand. Love the Big Ol Birthday set. The matching dies are definitely a plus.

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  47. Nancee Purdum says

    February 18, 2023 at 6:49 pm

    Very pretty card! Thanks for sharing!

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  48. Gab says

    February 18, 2023 at 7:01 pm

    super cool card

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  49. Robin Keysor says

    February 18, 2023 at 7:33 pm

    Love love love this one! The colors are perfect and those sentiments have stolen my heart!

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  50. Pam D. says

    February 18, 2023 at 7:42 pm

    Love this card! Your angularium background stamp is definitely on the wishlist! It is always so fun to watch you create, thanks for sharing your amazing talents with us!

    Reply
  51. Barbara Lassiter says

    February 18, 2023 at 8:08 pm

    Beautiful card.

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  52. Lori Spitzer says

    February 18, 2023 at 8:10 pm

    This is a great card, CZ! I love this Angularium stamp and should have grabbed it. I’ll add it to card w/o delay. This stamp is so versatile. Love the wash of color you chose.
    Lori S in PA

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  53. Sandra Baggarly says

    February 18, 2023 at 8:43 pm

    Beautiful card! Love the birthday stamp set. A must have!

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  54. Cindi Green says

    February 18, 2023 at 9:02 pm

    This is such a fun background! Love this release and all the new designs from you this month.

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  55. Sue D says

    February 18, 2023 at 9:13 pm

    Great background and colors.

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  56. Connie Hostak says

    February 18, 2023 at 9:54 pm

    This is a fantastic card!

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  57. Beth Merrill says

    February 18, 2023 at 10:11 pm

    I love the “backwards” technique you demonstrated while ink blending on the stamp, rather than on the paper. Very cool effect!

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  58. Marisela Delgado says

    February 18, 2023 at 11:53 pm

    So beautiful!

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  59. Amy Solovay says

    February 19, 2023 at 12:34 am

    Fantastic card! I love your colorful, inky background — those are fantastic color choices.

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  60. Nicki Heckenlively says

    February 19, 2023 at 1:16 am

    Hi Cathy! Love your card…very pretty!

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  61. Tijana Zivkovic says

    February 19, 2023 at 5:23 am

    Love the colours!

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  62. Holly M says

    February 19, 2023 at 5:26 am

    I love the Angularium stamp because it gives a background some interest but isn’t too busy or fussy.

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  63. Colleen Jo Howell says

    February 19, 2023 at 6:08 am

    Sweet card, the colors are very pretty

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  64. Ellen Robinson says

    February 19, 2023 at 7:47 am

    Thank you for demonstrating that background. It really sparkles.

    Reply
  65. Jeanette Alley says

    February 19, 2023 at 8:55 am

    I like the fact you change your mind as you go…as we all do. And I’ve learned more about design and the why something works and when it doesn’t. Thanks.

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  66. Tracy Cannon says

    February 19, 2023 at 9:25 am

    Love the sentiment

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  67. roxanne tellini says

    February 19, 2023 at 11:52 am

    What a gorgeous sentiment!

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  68. Mirella ROGAN says

    February 19, 2023 at 12:49 pm

    FAN-TAS-TIC! Love the colours, and the clean and simple design.

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  69. Michele W says

    February 19, 2023 at 1:07 pm

    Great birthday card. Glad that it can be used for guys or gals. Love these new stamps and dies. Keep up the good work, Cathy!

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  70. Kris Reeves says

    February 19, 2023 at 2:04 pm

    Gorgeous as usual. Perfect blending.

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  71. Jade says

    February 19, 2023 at 2:06 pm

    A wonderful card with delightful colors!

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  72. MandaLJ says

    February 19, 2023 at 3:00 pm

    Your card shows off your new products so well!

    Reply
  73. Joy Meadows says

    February 19, 2023 at 3:15 pm

    Love this card, Cathy! The background is perfect for it. Love the big birthday wishes too.

    Reply
  74. Joyace says

    February 19, 2023 at 3:54 pm

    Love this card. Thank you for the video. You always inspire me.

    Reply
  75. RobiW says

    February 19, 2023 at 5:02 pm

    Lovely card! love the colors.

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  76. Miesje says

    February 19, 2023 at 6:15 pm

    Great bright colors blended beautifully.

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  77. Jeanne Rice says

    February 19, 2023 at 8:05 pm

    Beautiful card. Love your videos.

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  78. Amy Potts says

    February 20, 2023 at 12:15 am

    Thank you for making a video! I love that you made up a new word and it is actually good! That gold embossing powder is now in my sss cart!

    Reply
  79. Shar Zar says

    February 20, 2023 at 8:32 am

    I really like the way you used the background stamp

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  80. Leigh Norris says

    February 20, 2023 at 9:14 am

    Love this one! So colorful and I love the geometric background.

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  81. Lara Read says

    February 20, 2023 at 10:57 am

    Thank you for designing product to make this easier! Love your work!

    Reply
  82. Patricia Coleman says

    February 20, 2023 at 1:17 pm

    Beautiful and inspirational card from this SSS release! I am particularly excited about your birthday set (love your designs)!!

    Reply
  83. Mel H says

    February 20, 2023 at 1:41 pm

    Great card Cathy! It would go great for anyone of any age I think. just bright, cheery and fun!

    Reply
  84. Amy Cooley says

    February 20, 2023 at 2:16 pm

    Wonderful birthday card!

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  85. Donna L Walls says

    February 20, 2023 at 6:30 pm

    Love the geometric, blended background!

    Reply
  86. Renee Reyes says

    February 20, 2023 at 9:47 pm

    Such beautiful designs you have!!!

    Reply
  87. Heather Jacobs says

    February 20, 2023 at 10:50 pm

    Love this card! Great idea for a masculine card!

    Reply
  88. Mary Holshouser says

    February 21, 2023 at 9:11 am

    Love the geometric design
    thanks for sharing.

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  89. Laura Rozsonits says

    February 21, 2023 at 12:16 pm

    Beautiful background! Such a cheerful card.

    Reply
  90. Nandini Karmarkar says

    February 21, 2023 at 8:40 pm

    Gorgeous card. The background looks amazing!

    Reply

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