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A fun card for the holidays… the halloween holidays, that is!

A fun card for the holidays… the halloween holidays, that is!

Welcome to a blog hop for the new Cheering for You release from Simon Says Stamp. Today I’m sharing a fun Halloween card featuring a new set from my CZ Design collection.

I made two cards today using my Big Bat die set.

And yes, I have a video to share!

Now onto the hop fun!

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, July 31. Winners will email Simon to claim their prize!

HOP PARTICIPANTS:

Simon Says Stamp Blog 

Caly Person

Cathy Zielske—you are here!

Jennifer McGuire

Debby Hughes

Barbara Tarayao

Amy Rysavy

Keisha Charles

Emily Midgett

Miriam Prantner

Heather Ruwe

Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Kim Hamilton

Sandi MacIver

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Sarah Ham says

    Cathy,
    Hope your having a good day 🥰
    I ordered the new bat die yesterday. And it’s already on the way. Can’t wait to craft with this fun new die. THANK YOU!!!!

  2. Barb W says

    Holy cute bat card! What a great release from Simon! I’m loving everything I’ve seen so far.

  3. Jen B says

    I love the card! I love how big the largest bat die is. I’m going to have to order the set!

  6. Nancy Lee says

    That is the cutest bat I’ve ever seen! Oh and thanks, I’ve got that rap stuck in my head now…I like big bats(butts) & I cannot lie…

  8. KM Miller says

    That card is so darn cute. I only do cute Halloween so this die is perfect. Thanks fo rthe inspiration!

  9. KM Miller says

    That card is so darn cute. I only do cute Halloween so this die is perfect. Thanks for the inspiration!

  12. Nicki Dabbakian says

    I love bats! Flying foxes also-so important to the environment and celebrating Halloween-your card is amazing! Love it!

  13. Terry Olson says

    I love Halloween cards, but only have a couple of people to give them to. How sad is that? Anyway, love the big bat card. It’s right up my alley. 😊

  16. Nancy Peil says

    Hi Cathy…I binge watched your videos last night. Enjoy watching you so much. Question….what is the name of the pink tape you use in your videos and where can I get it? Also, does it come with dispenser or is that ordered separately? Thanks for your inspiration and making me believe in myself.

  18. Michelle Cooke says

    OMG…i love halloween cards but this is the cutest!!!! Please make more with this die and show us!!

  22. Cathy Thurber says

    I LOVE the patterned paper inside the bat! What a great way to use the paper. Such a cute card and die!

  23. Joyce Childers says

    Ordered your new sets and can’t wait to create my grandkids Halloween cards!

  24. Sandra Mullenix says

    You always come up with great designs. This one is no exception. Love this card.

  28. Mel H says

    I am loving all the pink and orange this year for Halloween. This card and die is AMAZING. Cathy you always bring it.

  29. Joann Bedsaul says

    Cute cards!! This die is definitely on my list. Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration!!

  31. Joanne Travis says

    This is a must have die, I have so many Batman fans in the family and can see so many possibilities with this. LOVE what you did here, you are always an inspiration.

  33. Hattie says

    I love that bat die and your cards are gorgeous! I may have to get it. Thanks for the inspiration.

  35. Maryj says

    Love this card! So simple..!! Halloween is my favorite holiday!!! Loved this demonstration. Thank you so much!!

  39. Lori K says

    These cards are so adorable! I wanted you to keep making more with all the leftovers 😁🦇Super cute bats!

  42. Barbara Herring says

    Love the bat! We had a bat visit us on our honeymoon. I’ve been a bat fan ever since!🤣

  44. Savannagh Kacey says

    This bat is soooo much easier than the typical Halloween set with a gazillion cut outs. Thanks for the inspiration.

  46. Michelle R says

    Love how you made them from reverse colors. My fave is floral bat. Great idea. 😊

  54. Angie Stumpf says

    I love how funny your sentiments and sayings are! I firmly believe there should be more “snarky” sentiments in crafting (I enjoy the ones with swear words too! lol) Thanks for sharing!

  55. Bonnie says

    I’m not usually fond of bats, but these paper ones are fun and perfect for Halloween! Love that sentiment die too!

  57. Stacey Kowbel says

    Fabulous cards! I really love the bat cut out of the card and the background you used to fill it!

  58. Melissa White says

    Thank you for being a dwn to earth inspirational crafter! Thanks for sharing your creativity too!

  60. Kay Furnish says

    I watched on YouTube, Cathy, so I could give you a BIG thumbs up! I love Halloween cards and used to make over 450 candy bags for co-workers and my bowling league! Now I just make them for grandkids since I’ve retired from work and bowling. Love the new SSS release and once again, you’ve nailed it!

  64. Annie Cianciolo says

    LOVE the card with the pattern paper bat – you lined it up so that the bat has a star eye and banner fangs!!! Great job!!!

  68. Cheryl Buck says

    Hi Cathy I absolutely love the new release. The Halloween card that you made wa very cute. I would like to make it for my grandchildren. I love viewing your work with Simon Say Products.

  70. Andrea Robert says

    Love the Big Bats! I don’t know which one is cuter, they’re both so much fun!

  72. India Dausch says

    I love everything about this! The large bat, the color combo…just everything is perfect!

  73. Phyllis Freese says

    I love making Halloween cards, so it was great to see your cards using the big bat die.

  74. Valerie Fouladian says

    I love both versions. Some how you lined the background up just right, so the bat has a face and the banners are the fangs.🦇

  75. Holly Mahoney says

    Love the playful Halloween cards!! Thank you for putting so many dies in this set.

  76. Lori Spitzer says

    Love the non-traditional pink addition to these cards. Love “Hey boo” and I ADORE that bat die!!
    Lori S in PA

  79. Monica Schalk says

    Cathy, what a great die set! Love the big bat & the “hey, boo”…so cute! Your cards are awesome. Love that you can use the half bat to make a bat shaped card. The pink in your Halloween card is awesome. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!

  81. Cindy says

    omgosh, I’m not much of a Halloween person but that bat is adorable. Thanks for sharing.

  82. Julie says

    I don’t do halloween cards, but I should start, my grands are now old enough to know! Thanks for adding the pink for my two sweeties!

  84. Patty A Eifert says

    Adorable cards Cathy! Always love a twofer! In the beginning of the video where you opened the die cut and it didn’t cut all the way through I thought that whole bat would be great for a scrapbooking layout too!

  85. Heidi O says

    Cathy I love your cards as well as the stamps and dies that you design! Thanks for another great idea!

  88. Dorothy Ayotte says

    What a great, fun card! Hurray for 1/2 a bat- I had to watch your video to confirm LOL

  89. Nancy R says

    I love big bats too….and small and medium! All things Halloween and CZ. This set has sooo many possibilities.

  90. Karen Ramsey says

    I don’t usually make Halloween cards, but these cards are the cutest things I have ever seen!! Just love the patterned paper!! Great job Cathy!

  92. Veronica L Hunt says

    What a fun card. That bat is so versatile. I love how you did the bat background within the bat. Really stunning card.

  93. Angelique Vuur says

    Hello! This is such a beautiful and fun card, really love the colors! And your videos are always so great to watch! Thank you for your inspiration.

  99. Marcy Schneider says

    Cathy, your designs are always so great. This Bat Wafer die set is spectacular, love it! Thanks for sharing.

  103. Lynn Conlon says

    Your cards are fun and whimsical with the pink/white patterned paper. What great bats for a Halloween Party.

  106. Christina Estell says

    Love the bat card. It makes a huge statement piece for the card. Love the colors.

  110. Melinda MacDonald says

    Such fun cards Cathy! I love love love your colour choices and that patterned paper!

  116. Nancy K Rodeberg says

    Your card is delightful! Bats don’t have to be creepy. As always, your sentiments are clever, whimsical and creative!

  119. Sandra Mullenix says

    My daughter-in-law loves anything Halloween. I will have to make this cute bat card. Love your work.

  121. Stacey Foley says

    Not usually a fan of Halloweeny things but this is too cute! You are my favorite, Cathy Z!

  124. Linda Price says

    I love halloween cards, and appreciate that you got two cards from one cut. Such a fun card.

  129. Diane says

    What a creative card! And you can actually make 3!!! Lov the addition of pink too. Great job!!!

  131. berryblue says

    I don’t usually make Halloween cards, but this sure seems like a good time to start! SO cute!

  132. Shawna j eddy kissell says

    This is one of my favorite things from this year’s Halloween dies. I need this (and I am thinking of a totally orange pink and black Halloween theme)

  137. Colleen Jo Howell says

    I love the card. This big bat is adorable. Wish it was around 23 years ago when my son was all in on Batman. Would have made awesome cards and decor for his room.

  139. Jill Caron says

    I absolutely adore that cute bat die!!! Black and pink are a perfect color combination! Loved the video as always.

  144. Bridget N says

    Cute cards! And I like how your positioned the design in the big bat so that the spider looks like an eye and the banner looks like fangs. If that wasn’t on purpose, it’s serendipitously amazing! 🙂

  145. Robin Kuketz says

    I love the pink in your cards. It’s such a non-traditional color and it’s fun. Your bat is an amazing die that I can’t wait to purchase.

  152. Ms. Tamp says

    What a fun design! I like the cut out and color idea. great way to use the parts.

  153. Jacqueline Nigro says

    Cathy this is one of my most favorite CZ cards ever. I love the boldness of the bat in black over such colorful patterned paper. I can’t wait to CASE this one 🙂

  155. Wendy Nicola Jackson says

    I just LOVE this Cathy! That bat set is on my wishlist now! Stellar Halloween release. I LOVE how you showcased the die too. It looks fab with that fun paper. So gorgeous xoxo

  156. Carol Perry says

    Super fun bat card Cathy. Love everything about this card. This die is a must. TY.