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Cathy Makes a Card: the giveaway post

Cathy Makes a Card: the giveaway post

Welcome to the blog post for this week’s livestream (January 1, 2025). Today’s card was a herculean effort, to say the least. But hey, it’s all part of the fun! The winner of the card giveaway is:

Diana, love your sense of humor! I have sent you an email!

Check out this livestream replay here:

It wasn’t the easiest, but… here’s how I finished it out. I changed the greeting so the fold wouldn’t affect it! I like this look a lot!

I think my fold is just a bit off, but when I make my next version, I’ll know more! Also, I added a bit more to the belly band! It’s so cute, even with all the missteps.

Thanks so much for stopping by and here’s to a crafty, fun, imperfect 2025.

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  5. Melissa Wells says

    Happy New Year! Love today’s color combo! So exciting to join the live too! Boop boop!

  6. Michael Koenig says

    Happy New Year, Cathy! Super excited to start a new year with crafting! Your work is beautiful!

  7. Deanna Goldak says

    What a fantastic way to start the New Year winning a CZ card! Ok it’s a fantastic way to start the new year with a CZ video 💗 but, what the hey, added bonus to maybe win a CZ card 😊 Happy New Year to all 🥳

  16. Bonnie Danielson says

    It’s always so much fun to watch you create! Receiving your card would be a delight!

  21. Robin Kuketz says

    This card is amazing. Your patience is limitless. Now, I really want to see the skank card!

  23. Michele Hogarth says

    Love the live I like interactive cards but they are so time consuming. I make them for special occasions. Thanks for the chance to win and best wishes for a great new year.

  25. Joan ballanger says

    Always fun to watch. I love that you do not edit. I learn new things through you. Thanks

  29. Allison D says

    Stupid fat fingers….let’s try again!!! 😆 Great live Cathy! Beautiful card. If I’m lucky enough to win and you do send to Canada, I know there’s a wait but it’ll definitely be worth it!!! I accept happy mail at anytime at all!!! Happy New Year! Looking forward to spending time seeing what magic you whip up in 2025. 🧡

  32. Patti Popham says

    Happy New Year, Cathy. Watching your live video is a great way to start my new year.

  36. Jane Smith says

    Happy New Year Cathy. What a fun video to start off the year. My husband watches with me and we were both laughing along with you. I would love to win this card!

  37. Alice Mooberry says

    Oh, Cathy…you are so REAL and I LOVE you for it!! You started my year off right!!! Happy New Year to you and your family 🎉

  38. Joanne Quagliara says

    Thank you for the opportunity to win. It’s been great watching you even if you’re struggling because on a complicated card at this level,we all struggle the first time. It’s a beautiful card and you’re doing awesome. Thank you and best wishes for a very happy New Year. May it be awesomely sunny and creative for you. I raise my glass of clear water to good health also.❤️🥳

  39. Sheila says

    The live was so much fun to watch today Cathy 🤗 You’re authentic, funny, and so talented! I love that you go with the flow, we all learn so much! A wonderful example that persistence is key in the creative process. One of the prettiest interactive cards I’ve seen made!
    Sending love to you and yours in the New Year & thank you!!

  41. Margo Lowe says

    Cathy, you are one of my favorite card makers. I love your lives and videos. You’re the real deal. Happy New Year to you, Dan and your family!

  42. Nancy says

    Happy New Year. Look forward to watching your lives and really appreciate you being you and authentic.

  43. Kim G says

    I was able to actually catch a live today! Thank you for spending time with us! I loved the colors (can’t ever go wrong with pink and gray!!!) and the card! I bought this release, now I just need to play with it! Thank you for the inspiration. I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us in 2025!

  45. Mari H says

    I loved every minute of todays live and would love to have that labor of love card! It’s beautiful!

  52. Becky Travis says

    Such an awesome card – – even without the pop-up feature, it would be an awesome card! I love the surprise of an interactive card, however!!

  55. Barbara says

    I am absolutely in love with this card. i am a newbie to card making. I made my best friend a card for her birthday and I was hocked. so I went down the rabbit hole and I love it. I really hope I get as good as you. thank you for sharing this beautiful card.

  56. Garrett P. says

    Thanks for bringing so much positivity and happiness to the world! You may not ever know the impact you have on so many of us, getting us through difficult times, so thank you for being you! Wish you even more success in 2025!

  58. Carrie Maritato says

    So enjoyed today’s video! I finally ordered the color cube volume 1. I love the cards you make using it. Thanks for all your inspiration!

  61. Dennette Nissen says

    Beautiful card! Love watching you as I feel we would get along so well as we having similar crafting styles!
    Happy 2025!

  62. Linda Gifford says

    Cathy – thanks for putting yourself out there live making a card this complex and beautiful. Can’t wait to see the skank version!

  63. Dara Corn says

    it was amazing to see how you were able to roll with the punches and keep smiling throughout! And what a beautiful card you created!

  64. Linda Montgomery says

    Thank you, Cathy, for the inspiration and all the smiles! Would love to see the 2nd completed card as well!

  66. tracee says

    you make the best lives Cathy, its like crafting with a friend, the mistakes, the comments, the giggling ,just like you are here with us! its a great crafting date!

  69. Lila Wetzel says

    Cathy, we’re so much alike. I watch a video and say to myself ” I can do this”! I try it and things don’t go as planned and say “they make it look so easy”. So, we just keep on going.

  70. Jill says

    Cathy,

    It turned out beautifull! Loved the tutorial because it’s exactly how I am when I make cards! Most videos make it look easy and perfect but when you do it yourself it’s not always so simple. Lol. You make it realistic. What I love is that you always get it right in the end!! Thanks so much. I agree with you by the way we need more love. ❤️

  72. Debbie P says

    When I attempt to view the video I am asked to sign in, but no other information is provided. I clicked the “learn more” link and was not directed anywhere. Where can I sign in?

  73. Susan Corn says

    Love watching your lives. So fun and refreshing. You definitely inspire me, thank you😍

  75. Tara H. says

    There may have been a few oopsies along the way but you did a GREAT job. Card turned out wonderfully, before and after the off-camera fixes.

  76. Brittney Yates says

    Happy New Year Cathy! Thank you for the fun, entertaining and educational card making videos.

  78. Kathy Fey says

    So sorry I missed the Live because I would have had a lot of fun joining in the Skank conversation! I watched the replay and as always there was plenty of education, inspiration and laughter. The card is amazing and so are you!