CZ Design

More fun ideas with my new CZ Design release from Simon Says Stamp

More fun ideas with my new CZ Design release from Simon Says Stamp

It’s Day Two of the blog hop to celebrate the Simon Says Stamp Splendor release! I’m sharing a fun card featuring my new CZ Design releases.

Plus, I also used the Rainbow Splash Cascading Hearts stencil and the new Rainbow Splash Rising Hearts Mini Stencil.

Rather than do a full tutorial, I created a short Instagram video:

HOP SPECIAL:

We have a special freebie for the hop if you spend $25 or more at the Simon Says Stamp shop. Just follow the directions in the graphic to get this free embossing folder!

Plus, there is a $25 gift card up for grabs at each stop along the hop. To enter, leave a comment below, and increase your chances by doing the same on all the stops along the hop! The winners will be chosen and posted on our Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 21st of February. 

HOP PARTICIPANTS:

Simon Says Stamp Blog 

Laura Bassen

Nichol Spohr

Cathy Zielske—you are here!

Barbara Tarayao

Mindy Eggen

Keisha Charles

Yana Smakula

Heather Ruwe

Kulbir Kirkland

Alberto Gava

Heather Hoffman

Lea Lawson

Barb Engler

Daniel West

Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES:

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Comments

  5. Selena Bennett says

    Love the colours of this card and the heart embossing folder is the perfect backdrop 💜💜💜🇨🇦

  6. Barb Brandt says

    Great card and I love love love this gift die. So affordable and versatile. Thank you again for inspiring us all.

  15. Gayle M. says

    Love this card!! I have ordered the dies, can’t wait to try them out!

    Thank you for sharing with us!

  16. Dawn Kuhn says

    I love the card and your Reel. I ordered 3 of the gift dies because they are reasonably priced. That way I do not have to die cut so many times to get multiple gifts.

  20. Nina Walker says

    Awesome! I am so glad I found all of your followings. Your cards are so fun and so many great tips along the way! Love your line too.

  26. KimberlyO says

    Everyone needs a great stamp set that can stay in the desk for all the birthday cards we make! This one fits the bill. I like that there are different fonts and font sizes. Love this!!

  35. Jacalyn Colt says

    I so appreciate the efficient video. It shows what we need to know in a quick, entertaining manner.

  43. Kay Furnish says

    I left a comment on Instagram, then realized the comment probably has to be here on your Blog. I love the card and would love to see a video on YouTube also.

  48. Heather Bravo says

    I truly love your designs for their elegant simplicity. I can’t wait until these dies are back in stock. Thank you for sharing.

  59. Sue Smith says

    Oh my gosh !! I love the ink blending you did for the presents. The bright yellow background is so cheerfulmand makes the packages pop. Love it.

  60. Vivian Chiu says

    Thank you so much for sharing your lovely card, Cathy. Can’t wait to start my spring makes💕

  66. Susan Rosene says

    I absolutely love the versatility of the gift die set! And the heart emboss background—several weddings this summer so those would both be essentials.

  73. Miesje Flach says

    I am sooooo glad I ordered these! Can’t wait for them to arrive. Love this sample, perfect and pretty!

  76. Savannagh Kacey says

    Signature CZ composition. So beautiful and elegant in its simplicity. You are an inspiration!

  79. Sarah says

    What a creative way to have a planned color palette for the coordinating gifts AND mimic patterned wrapping paper! Your designs are always so clean and fresh, and your new sentiment is a lovely pairing for the gifts (and the boops!).

  85. Robin says

    I think this is my favorite card from the whole day! Love the colors. Love the gifts and the sentiment… very clean design.

  87. Lori Spitzer says

    Super card, CZ!! This set is so useful, so versatile and what a price point!! LOVE IT!
    Lori S in PA

  91. Kathy Crowley says

    Such an adorable card. Your short vid showed all I needed to know about how to make it. Thank you for sharing.

  101. Roblyn Henry says

    I love this card – the colors are perfect for spring! I can’t wait for the dies to get in stock. I follow your videos and always learn so much from you.

  106. Carol Perry says

    Love your color choices Cathy. Just a simple and sweet birthday card to make someone smile. Thanks for sharing.

  108. Cathy Thurber says

    How are your cards always so perfect?!? Absolutely adore this one. Great colors and I love that heart embossed background.

  109. Lauryne Cunningham says

    Your card is so pretty! I love the ink blended gifts and that beautiful embossed background!

  112. Kathy Salsbury says

    Your cards & designs are always delightful & these are no different! I’m loving the gift boxes…so simple yet so brilliant!

  113. Pat Bethke says

    Such a beautiful card, I love the ink blended and stenciled gifts with the heart embossed background. Thanks for sharing this card.

  120. Catherine Loveless says

    So much you can do with these presents! I’ve seen many cards using these and they are all so different, but yet so elegant. Hooray Cathy Z!

  122. Wendy Nicola Jackson says

    So very gorgeous Cathy! I LOVE the ombré blending on the parcels and the lovely interest and dimension the embossing folder gives to the background. You always inspire me Cathy. Gorgeous creation xoxo