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A peaceful scene created with a peace hot foil plate

A peaceful scene created with a peace hot foil plate

It’s Blog Hop Day 1 for the Simon Says Stamp All the Joy Release. Today I’m sharing a peaceful card featuring my new Peace Hot Foil plate.

It looks different in the light, depending on the angle! Also? This foil plate coordinates with my original Peace word/shadow die set. The die for that set cuts out the Peace Hot Foil Plate.

I ink blended a pretty background, spattered it with snow and then added the Little Evergreen Trees die to serve as the home for my foiled Peace.

The result? A calming, simple card project! I apologize for not having a video. Long story short: turns out I filmed half of it with the camera not on. Some days… I tell ya!

For today’s hop there is a free gift with purchase:

BLOG 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 Wednesday, November 8. Winners will email Simon to claim their prize!

BLOG HOP PARTICIPANTS:

Here are all the makers in today’s blog hop. Be sure to visit each blog to see their fun creations, and leave comments at each stop along the hop to increase your chance of winning!

Simon Says Stamp Blog   

Caly Person

Jennifer McGuire

Cathy Zielske—you are here!

Barbara Tarayao

Amy Rysavy

Debby Hughes

Emily Midgett

Keisha Charles

Bibi Cameron

Emma Wiliams

Heather Hoffman

Heather Ruwe

Alberto Gava

Daniel West

Thanks so much for stopping by!

SUPPLIES:

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Comments

  1. Terri Walkington says

    I always enjoy watching your videos. I watch while I am working, shh don’t tell. The background on your card are some of my favorite colors. Very pretty Cathy.

  6. Lynn H says

    Love the white trees over the blended background. I need to keep working on my blending skills.

  27. Sheila Rodriguez says

    SIMPLY SERENE. I love this interpretation of peace and the simple word die that punctuates it.

  29. Tammy Lynne Davis says

    What a beautiful background! I must say you are really making want to dive into the world of hot foil…why am I so afraid of it???

  32. Cheri Foskett says

    I’m loving the blues and purples that are being used for winter and Christmas scenes.

  33. Sarah tapia says

    I would love to win this card. I’m an odd duck who would probably frame it! And really just all the fun inspiration from all you cardmakers means endless possibilities! Thanks for alll hkhd do.

  34. Colleen Berg says

    Love how it’s blended and the trees seem to pop, like you are standing in the woods looking at the sky and having a peaceful night. Ou really do such a great job at blending and piecing everything together. Thanks for another great card.

  39. Debbie says

    LOVE your yt videos ! I just purchased your peace hot foil and the matching die – can’t wait to get it.

  46. Glenda Thorne says

    Love this card and it did make me feel peaceful. Thanks SSS for your generous giveaway.

  48. Janet F RootShaw says

    I love learning from you. I am very new at card making and am so excited to start my journey. I have been collecting supplies. Now onto making the most beautiful cards. Thank you

  58. Meredith Greene says

    As usual, you amaze me with your sense of color play and style. Thanks for always inspiring me to make pretty things!

  60. Sandy Anderson says

    Beautiful card! Thank you for sharing! I enjoy your videos so much! You bring a smile to my day!

  65. Mary Lupacchino says

    I have loved being able to watch you. I am a long time crafter. Started with my Nana and mom. Wish they were still here.
    I am catching up on many products as I have fallen behind…lol.. thanks
    Beautiful card!

  66. Nan Des says

    I love your simply elegant card. I love watching your videos and seeing you make cards…SO fun!

  67. Adriana says

    Thank you for sharing this CAS and beautiful design. Love seeing your products in use! (Hope you are feeling better today!)

  69. Barb Mc says

    As always your card is magnificent! I love your clean and simple style that is so rich with color and design. (I hope this doesn’t sound too sappy! I am a big fan!)

  71. Cindy Margosian says

    Your creations are always so inspiring to me. Thank you for sharing your love of the craft. Beautiful card!

  73. Sheri McElwain says

    I love watching your videos! You are so funny and my type of crafter! Keep up the great work! Love this card!

  76. Barb W says

    Love your cute card! Your ink blending colour combos make me so happy. The hot foil plate is fabulous… I love the big, bold letters.

  80. Patti Nienberg says

    Beautiful card Cathy! I love all things CZDesigns! Love it so much I ordered the PEACE die…twice!😂 Thanks Cathy!❤️

  81. Joann Bedsaul says

    Love your cards and watching your videos. I love the simple and clean look. Thanks for sharing and for the laughs.

  82. Cyndi Morris says

    Gorgeous card! While I love to listen to you describe your process in your videos, I certainly understand how these things happen. I’m having more and more of those “days”!

  89. Lisa Ruland says

    I’ve got A Peaceful, Easy Feeling with this card! Love it and all the tutorials you do for us!

  97. Lissette Long says

    I love your videos Cathy. Your cards are clean and simple but elegant. Great job as always.

  100. Stacey Kowbel says

    Such a beautiful scene! I love the peace sentiment on this – really does feel like a peaceful winter evening!

  103. Sandra Ehlers says

    Love your card Cathy! I especially like the colors with the little trees. Thanks for the inspiration!

  106. Bunny Hoyle says

    It’s a lovely card. The sentiment is so pretty. You could’ve run with the video and said that we just needed to put on our big girl panties and figured out the beginning by ourselves.

  112. Tammie J. says

    Such a pretty card, Cathy. The “Peace” foil plate is the perfect sentiment for this design.

  120. Nicole Triola says

    I love how you ink blend a night sky and the star spatter. Can’t wait to see more of your videos. They are always pure gold!

  121. Christine Chapman says

    I love the quiet beauty of this card Cathy Z. I think I need to add the tree die and foiling plate to my stash. Thank you for sharing with us.

  123. Susan says

    The colors in the background plus the little snow drops are just yummy. The whole card says peace with or without the sentiment!

  125. Sheri Kempke says

    Beautiful card Cathy–love your blended background, offsets those lovely trees and gorgeous sentiment. Life is quite stressful right now so I just want to jump into your card and live there for awhile! I watch your videos, my husband loves to hear you “boop” and wonders why I don’t! I’m working on cards for guys at the moment so limited bling. Thanks for all you do for the crafty community!

  126. Barbara Heinly says

    I like your background and it’s a definitely a peacefully serene card. I like how you so willingly share your bloopers with us.

  127. Ginger says

    It’s not just the beautiful cards, it’s your beautiful love that helps bring peace and joy to the world. Thanks for helping us smile in crazy times!

  133. Michelle Hackett says

    It totally makes me feel at peace looking at this beautifully blended card. The Peace is just the right size.

  140. Merry Shepard says

    Cathy, I adore the subtle simplicity approach on some of your cards. They’re pretty and elegant.

  143. Sue Hansard says

    What a peaceful card with the cool toned background and the crisp white tress! “Peace” was definitely the right sentiment for your beautiful card!

  146. Mary Miller says

    You’re my favorite blogger, artist, and YouTuber. Love watching g your videos! So entertaining!

  147. Jennifer the Swietkoski says

    This card is so beautiful!!! I’m in love with soft dusky sky and the silver sentiment 😍 awesome design cathy!

  155. Debbie Davis says

    I haven’t gotten into the hot foiling as of now. Just now checking out the polyglace foiling. Live the little evergreen 🌲

  165. Lynne H says

    Cathy, I love your honesty, so reassuring that everyone makes mistakes, lol. You are so talented, love the sky with the little trees, so peaceful as your PEACE design exemplifies. I might have to cave and get some type of foiling machine, would this work in Gina K’s new Fuse?

  167. Honey Suckinaw says

    You have a gift and it shows,I really love your videos along with the inspiration you give to me,thank you Cathy ❤️

  172. Tracey Nautel says

    Such a striking card – love your new peace die! Too bad about your video – I’m sure it was another entertaining one!

  177. Denise P. says

    I love this card and your new releases. I always throw my craft “budget” out the window to add your items to my collection. You are my favorite enabler! 😊

    Hope you are feeling better!

  178. Vivian says

    Cathy, I LOVE the elegant simplicity of your cards. Thank you for sharing your techniques with us.

  181. Kimberley Ellefson says

    Gorgeous card Cathy! That sky is absolutely beautiful. Love this so much. 🩵💙💜

  182. Connie Hostak says

    Some days, indeed! 😄 I can’t wait to add the “peace” hot foil plate to your peace dies from last year. It seems like an important sentiment to send out into the world this year!

  184. Elayne Catey says

    The cooler shades are different from the usual warmer reds/greens of holiday cards. I love cooler shades, I think it makes the card look so serene and peaceful. To me, Peace is the true message of Christmas.

  185. Sherry Bleach says

    I love your cards! I’m going to try this card tomorrow. I make many cards for the holidays and love to try new designs.

  192. Janet Peck says

    You made me laugh about the video, we’ve all had those days! Your card today is very clean but beautiful.

  193. Janice Hixon says

    Love this beautiful, calming card! I especially like the colors you chose and the blended background. They really speak peace to me.

  199. Lori Spitzer says

    Great job on the SSS release CZ items, Cathy! All of the release is fabulous, actually! I love your card – simple but still visually arresting. It had my attention immediately! I love it!!!
    Lori S in PA

  201. Mylissa Stout says

    Cathy…I agree “PEACEFULL” is the perfect description for this card❣️❣️❣️

  208. Naomi Dunn says

    Beautiful color combination. Clean and simple with a touch of shine. Lovely card again. Thanks Cathy.

  210. Melissa L. says

    Those colors are beautiful & oh so peaceful. The peace sentiment is gorgeous. I have done hot foil yet but this certainly makes me want to.

  211. Su D. says

    A beautiful card! And while we miss your video, we all have those days 🤣. Not to worry.
    PS: I love your winter wishes die set in this release and hope to add it to my stash for this years holiday card making.

  218. Eileen C. says

    I like that they’ve come out with a hot foil version of the Peace die! I use the die all the time and am glad to be able to do a hot foil version. It looks great on your card!!

  223. Kathleen Mills says

    💕💕💕that little row of evergreens combined with the hot foiled PEACE. I will admit I’m not typically the clean and simple card maker. I mean I have my grandmothers Victorian furniture in my very formal little sitting room lol. But I adore the quietness of this whole design. Beautiful job Cathy!

  226. Gina M. Mazure says

    Another classic Cathy Z beauty! Always enjoy your posts and videos! Congrats again on reaching 75K subscribers and thanks for keeping us entertained and inspired!

  228. Linda Price says

    Such a “peaceful” card with the color combination and the trees. I’m sorry your video didn’t work out. I’m SURE it was very frustrating to realize you’d not filmed. But always like your videos, and will look for the next one.

  230. Kay Furnish says

    Oh, Cathy, you’ve done it again! Absolutely LOVE your card!! Hope you’re feeling better and the scratchy throat went away.

  231. Barbara says

    Thank you for posting the links to everyone on this hop. Just getting back into stamping after too many years away from it. Love your designs

  247. Terri says

    I so love that you bring the FEELING of standing in that cold, quiet, peaceful space with the colors you choose, the dies, the simplicity of it all, Cathy. You nail it every time. Keep it coming.

  252. Patti Nienberg says

    Wow! So many comments, I couldn’t find the bottom of page!😂 That’s because you are so well loved! Beautiful card! Love watching your videos! You make me laugh and boop all at the same time! 😳🤣 Thanks Cathy!