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Cathy Makes a Card: The Blog Post

Cathy Makes a Card: The Blog Post

The giveaway is now closed! I’ll post the winner soon!

If you’d like to be entered for a chance to win the card and the gift card to the Waffle Flower shop from today’s livestream (August 6, 2025), just leave a comment below! I’ll choose a winner at random by next week’s live.

The winner is:

Congrats, Tracie. I will email you!

In other news, the AC guy will be here Friday. 😂 I will live.

All supplies for this week’s livestream will be listed at the bottom of this post. In the meantime, check out the live (or replay) here: 

I will be sharing photos following the live but there is a special Gift With Purchase today from Waffle Flower:

You will receive the Overlapping Vertical Hugs Word die with any purchase of $60 or more from the August release. Add the item to your card an use the code G2508 at checkout!

Check out the new release here:

SHOP WAFFLE FLOWER

Plus, today I’ll be giving away both the card AND a $20 gift card to the Waffle Flower shop that I will choose on Friday morning, the 8th of August.

Here are a few photos:

I mean, for a livestream with some drama, the card DID deliver!

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Comments

  3. Jerralyn Rose says

    Hi Cathy! I am stepping the game up literally while on the treadmill with you, he he. Finally rain here for the forest fires! I know this card is going to be fun and lovely, lol.

  5. Peggy Johnston says

    Love you techniques of teaching and presenting. Love my waffle flower mats. I too live in the twin cities

  6. Halley N. says

    Im hooked on Waffle Flower products! I actually discovered them by watching your videos. I’ve been cardmaking/scrapbooking for years and had no idea Waffle Flower was out there till you, not sure what rock I was under 🙂

  8. Marie E. Katzen says

    i always love it when i can watch live – those colors are certainly ones i would never think to use but I love them!

  11. Cindy Bobitz says

    I just love you Kathy. You always make me smile. I too am very shy in public. I can relate to you. I feel as though you are my friend. Thank you for putting a smile in my face every day.

  12. Dayle Y Shimamura says

    Beautiful blending! I love this card! Thank you for sharing Cathy. I need to go shopping now🤣

  13. Theresa Parker says

    Love this demo of the Hybicuis flower, your blending was spot on. Love the colors ink. Thank you, throughly enjoyed the stories as always you made me laugh out loud,🦋🤪

  14. Sarah Ham says

    Beautiful card Cathy 😍
    Wish I could color blend as good as you do.
    Have a great day Cathy 😀

  17. Ginny Kennedy says

    Thank you for another beautiful card design and a wonderfully entertaining afternoon!! 💖💖

  20. Gabrielle says

    I could watch you ink blend all day! You made another stunning card! Thank you for the chance to win it!!

  21. Shelly Moniz says

    I saw this release yesterday and put several things in my cart!! My ALL time favorite stamp is the “Mine” Seagull set. I SO happy you showcased this release today Cathy 💜💜💜🐈‍⬛🐾💜💜💜

  22. Mindy Farmer says

    Hi Cathy!

    I just wanted to say it was great to catch you live today. All the camaraderie and giggles was the perfect way to start my birthday. Happy crafting, my friend!

  23. Alma Dirpaul says

    I enjoyed your live stream today. What a beautiful card. Thanks to Waffle flower for making the stamp

  24. Sue Misslbeck says

    The blended ink on the hibiscus is stunning! Love your videos. I aspire to be as talented as you, Cathy. I am new to ink blending card-making and really appreciate all the ideas and tips. Thank you!

  30. Paultina Rollay says

    Your lives are great. I end up spending money because your cards are inspiring and beautiful. Thanks for sharing your talents with your fellow card makers.

  31. Mari H says

    I joined the Waffleflower club 2 years ago, I think, after you did a card with bunny ears, I love this stencil and die set so much! Your card is gorgeous! Thank you!!!

  33. Anne Bacon says

    Wow. This was one of my favorite lives. I love the sound of your laugh. Hope the AC is okay

  38. Doreen Morton says

    I would love to receive this card as a visual reminder of the joy of a Cathy live. Today was gold! Thank you for being you😃

  41. Laura Bush says

    So sorry about the AC issues, but you made a lovely card! And fall is coming… 😘

  42. L says

    You are the best–got thru the card with a smile and laughter as the air conditioner tried to steal the show!

  45. Sandy Scruton says

    I love your cards, especially this one. Even better, I love the comments on life you share with us. Your perspective is so healthy! Thank you for being so real with us.

  48. michelle loucks says

    Love the card and the release. Sorry your AC was giving you a bit of a panic! Hope all turns out good in the end!

  49. Linda Kleback says

    Love this release, and hope you get your air conditioning fixed ASAP. I can’t stand high temperatures either.

  51. Lauren Sexton says

    Cathy you are an inspiration. I love all your techniques. You are my go-to cardmaking resource. Thank you.

  53. Mariëlle says

    Lovely card and I had a blast. Hope your airconditioner will be fixed SOON! A big hello from the Netherlands!

  57. Liane Kelly says

    Love the card, the live was the best of my day hope the fix to the aircon unit isn’t too bad! thanks for pushing through to finish the card!

  58. Jennifer Miner says

    I love watching your videos. Always learn something new. Thank you for being an amazing teacher.

  60. Heather says

    WOW what a LIVE that was Cathy!
    Love what you did with the Waffle Flower Hibiscus 🌺
    Sending good thoughts that you just iced up your Aircon and it will be OK.

    Big HUGS from Australia 🇦🇺 🤗 ❤️

  61. Phyllis Zimmerman says

    Loved your video. First time watching. Hope you have your air unit fixed. We had to keep getting our pipes cleaned out and finally they changed the angle on them.

  63. Josie McQueary says

    Cathy this is such a gorgeous card with such vibrant colors. Love this so much. Hope your A/C is an easy fix, check YouTube before calling an expensive repairman. Love how you keep it real, love you and your humor ❤️

  65. Elizabeth Green says

    Loved your card as always! Beautiful design and color choices. I hope you have an easy fix for your air conditioner.

  67. Sue Enberg says

    🙏🙏🙏🙏 for your AC issue!!! Would love this card. Stencils and watercoloring a heat embossed image are my favorite ways to color. Markers of any kind are my nemesis.

  69. Beth Vincek says

    CZ hope you get the air conditioner figured out. As always, your lives are always entertaining!

  70. Maryann Somerville says

    Wow! SO much excitement today …. 🤩
    The card is lovely & the gift card a real bonus. Fingers crossed to make it my lucky day? 🌻💖🕊️🥰

  71. janine mendez says

    omg what a great day watching you . i have had ice coming out my small air units !! poor thing you had a fast recovery. Beautiful card and a boop at the end ! thanks

  72. Sheila Styre-Briere says

    Loved watching you create this beautiful card Cathy! I appreciated seeing the layered stencils in action from the new Waffle Flower release and your color choices were spot on!
    Hope all goes smoothly with your AC 🤗

  73. Leslie Deering says

    Loved the tutorial today just bought the black paper ! hope the day goes well and dry !

  74. Victoria Proctor says

    I really loved today’s live and the card was gorgeous. I don’t often get a chance to see a livestream due to the time difference in the uk I always seem to be working. Thank you Cathy for the inspiration and laughter xxxx

  76. Angela Romell says

    The card is lovely Cathy. On the plus side regarding the ac, at least it’s a leak and you could see it. It can now get fixed since you’ve seen it. I hope it’s nothing major though. Take care!

  77. Debra Olm - BZ says

    I SURVIVED The Danger Zone Live this afternoon…LOL Besides an awesome card, the fun and the AC made a perfect entertainment through the Live. CZ U’re brave to finish your mission. Congrats!!!!!!! ;D

  80. JILL CARON says

    I would love to win this gorgeous card…the colors are much darker than you usually use! It looks beautiful

  81. Becky says

    No more leakages on lives…the show must go on! Seriously though hope the AC drip was just condensation and nothing broke.

    I always get a chuckle, if not an outright laugh session watching your lives🫶🏻

    Thanks for showing the latest and greatest products from the various card craft companies 😊

  82. Carmen Nance says

    Beautiful card Cathy! Love the bright colors and shading on the flower. Thank you for all the blending tips! Your Lives are always fun, and I learn so much from you!

  83. Elayne Catey says

    While you are giving the A/C a workout, I am wearing a heavy sweater, have the heat on, and a space heater next to my computer. It’s 61 degrees here in CA. I LOVE this climate! Also LOVE your card! Time to shop.

  85. Patti McAdams says

    Your card today was awesome and, despite the “drama”, you kept your cool…no pun intended! Good luck with your AC 🤞

  89. Deb Kedrowski says

    Beautiful card today, just simply beautiful! You are so real, so grounded and I loved the ‘real life’ LIVE today as it was happening…drip drip drip :D. I live in Eagan and am feeling your moisture-filled air today too – bleh!! Thank you for yet another productive video, where I always learn something new.

  90. Thora Baker says

    Oh what a lovely card and your colors are perfect! I have already spend all my crafting budget and then some….but I am thinking I might have to go out on the corner and lift up my skirt 🤣🤣

  93. Kay Dell Whitlock says

    Well, well…this was the one die that I did not order now I will have to order again because I love it!!! What a beautiful card! Also, thanks to you I realized I forot the code for the free hugs die. I quickly emailed them and they added the code and refunded the cost of the die. WOW! What great customer service.
    I love your videos! Thanks for always being amazing and for a great laugh every tim. You are amazing!

  94. Cindy Trowbridge says

    Cathy the card you made today is beautiful. I love the colors.

    I happy very happy that you are getting your air conditioner fixed.

  95. Rachel Dier says

    Beautiful card Cathy! Pimento has become my “desert island” color. You always know how to roll with the punches. I enjoy watching your videos!

  97. Nancy Allen says

    Love your “Lives” Cathy, because they are really live. Sorry you had air conditioner issues but glad you finished the card. It is beautiful, I love the colors and your ink blending gave me some really good pointers. Thank you!

  98. Linda Price says

    Those ink colors are so vibrant, I thought it was a layering die set! Wow! The script greetings are great. I always forget about gold embossing, but you’ve reminded me once again how striking that is on black paper and how it stands out on the colorful card. Thanks-always enjoy your videos.

  100. Linda L. says

    Loved the Live and LOVED the card. Those are my favorite C9 colors. I hope you A/C doesn’t turn out to be serious. Take care, really enjoy watching you.

  102. Nicolle Dabbakian says

    This is a beautiful die and stencil set and I love your color combination. Thanks for the opportunity to win this and the gift card.

  103. Marie G says

    You crack me up!! Happy to hear the AC will be fixed.
    This card is beautiful! I love the color combination. Pimento is my current favorite color.
    PS – I think your air conditioner was weeping over the beautiful blending you did with the flowers. 🙂

  104. Monica Finley says

    This is a beautiful card Cathy!!! Love the colors too. What a great release!! Thanks for sharing.

  106. Beth Malpas says

    Hi Cathy. I couldn’t get my lunch break in time to watch live, but enjoying now. 🙂 This is my fave new Waffle flower set. <3 Waffle Flower
    Thank you for sharing another beautiful card. I’ll be checking out your “Cathy’s Specials”.

  107. Beth Malpas says

    Hi Cathy. I couldn’t get my lunch break in time to watch live, but enjoying now. 🙂 This is my fave new Waffle flower set. <3 Waffle Flower
    Thank you for sharing another beautiful card. I’ll be checking out your “Cathy’s Specials”.

  108. Cheryl Morrow says

    I really enjoy using waffle flower products, recently the postage stencil releases, this new release looks fun. Thanks for sharing.

  109. Kari Goldstein says

    Beautiful card! I love the new WF Release especially the swatching dies & accessories. Question…Can I use Dr. Ph. Martin’s Black Star Waterproof India Ink in place of the Altenew Carbon Black Artists Gouache? I purchased the Dr. M based on a recommendation from Beth and completely forgot why I bought it. LOL

  110. Tania Jupp says

    Such a beautiful card I would frame it on my new apartment’s wall and I think you need a hug after all your drama today. Where can I send YOU a card hug Cathy?

  118. Sylvia Torres says

    Beautiful card Cathy! And I love the colors too! Thank you for this inspiration.

  121. Sandy Suzuka says

    After seeing your card today, I am realize that I need to stop up my ink colors and get some really vibrant ones. Gorgeous coloring Cathy. Hope your air conditioner problem is solved!

  122. Sãndra Velk says

    Kathy, this card has turned out wonderful. I truly love, love the colors you choose for the process. Have to say, I actually learn a lot from your live and even with the air unit fumble the techniques and tips are perfect for me. Glad i watched the rest on replay.
    Truly enjoy the funnies. Missed some of the live so watched replay during my breaks and lets just say, you may have new followers. I personally love your natural ability to teach and entertain us. Prayers air unit is an easy fix. This card looks so realistic. I’m off to see if I can become a better blenderererer..LOL! Have a happy rest of your evening and i do hope the rest of the week is spectacular.

  124. Carrie says

    Love the colors you used for this card. Thanks for sharing how you ink blend. You make it look so easy. Tonight I’m watching the first episode of The Gilded Age.

  126. Sue Hogren says

    LOVE the colors you used. You make beautiful cards but this may be one of my favorites.

  128. Cheryl Folk says

    Another fun live today. Love the card and the colors you selected. I definitely need to keep practicing with blending, I can’t figure out if it is my brushes, ink or the pressure I use when blending. Looks so easy when you do it!

  129. Josie McQueary says

    Hi Cathy, your card was stunning and so beautiful. I loved your ink blending with such vibrant colors. I felt so bad that you were having such problems with your A/C unit. Hopefully you were able to find a fix for it. Love your humor and how you keep things real❤️

  130. Beverly Perdue says

    Your card is so pretty! I always enjoy watching your lives. Thanks for all the great tips and tricks and for keeping it real. Hope all goes well for your A/C. I don’t know much about A/C’s but I do know that I couldn’t live without one.

  131. Alice J Mooberry says

    Thank you, Cathy, for making my day!! Your card is GORGEOUS, and I would love to win it!! 😍 I will definitely put this Waffle Flower set on my Wish List!!!

  135. Kathy Wallace-Walter says

    The card is gorgeous! Like you said, those reds go beautifully together. Just looking at the die, I didn’t think I was going to like the flower much, but once I saw the end result I loved it. I hope you’re able to get your A/C issue fixed quickly.

  136. Lori Kangas says

    I haven’t watched a live in a while and this one was memorable! Beautiful card with beautiful colors!

  137. Cheryl Ramseur says

    Hi Cathy,
    I’d like to enter to win the beautiful card and the gift card. Thanks for all of your videos.

  138. Angela Duff says

    Your cards are Soooo impressive!
    Thank you for sharing your talent with the masses!

  140. LeDonna MaCurdy says

    Beautiful card and I love Waffle Flower products! Good luck getting your air conditioner in proper working order! Ours was out for a bit also and thankfully our son is in HVAC.

  143. Darlene Renshaw-Busch says

    I really love the hibiscus die. I also love using stencils to color and blend. Back in the day we had to color freehand! Yikes. Beautiful card Cathy. 💖

  145. Linda M Andersen says

    I would love to win your gorgeous card! Thank you for sharing it with us…and all the dripping drama…well, I hope no damage was done to your equipment!! We need you, Cathy!! I so love your sense of humor! 🥰

  146. Joanne says

    Cathy, as per usual I watched the replay. I can take more time to rest my eyes. Your blending skills are artist grade quality. Your color choices were perfect. This card is gorgeous!!! I hope all goes well with you air conditioning unit
    ✨🕊️✨✨

  150. Donna Manji says

    Gorgeous card! Stenciling and blending have become so effortless that it ALMOST feels like cheating when creating a card.

  151. Gail Paradise says

    Thanks for this fun live Cathy! You’re keeping it real and it is just what I needed today! Good luck with the AC on Friday. I love love love the card you created. The orangey colors are my favorite. I love Waffle Flower too!

  153. Cathy Fuller says

    Hi Cathy, watching on rewatch. Love the hibiscus and your color choices make me happy!

  154. Kimberly A Mazac says

    Cathy, love love your video’s and cards. All the idea’s you give us too. I’m a big Waffle Flower fan, love their stuff.

  155. Donna May says

    Love this set from Waffle Flower (yes, I ordered the bundle :\). I grew up in Naples, Florida and we had a hedge of hibiscus behind our house.
    I hope your AC gets repaired….I’d hate it if you could not film your tutorials!

  156. Robin Lindsay says

    Your ink blending is beautiful. I enjoy watching your process!

    Thank you for sharing your talents and yourself with us!

  157. Darlene KolojeskiHuttel says

    I loved your live yesterday. The card is so pretty. Glad the AC guy is coming.

  159. Myandra says

    Hi Cathy! I always enjoy your videos. Even the Keystone Cops ones with dripping water and AC drama! Hope you’re staying cool?

  160. Linda Smith says

    Cathy, thanks for sharing yet another beautiful card showing off the lovely Waffle Flower release. So hope your ac gets fixed tomorrow. Hugs, Linda S

  161. Tracie McCroskey says

    Waffle Flower releases are so good! I’m glad you used the hibiscus cluster bundle. That bundle caught my eye.

  162. kathy ingram says

    This card appears to be 3 dimensional. The flowers appear raised. Beautiful colors!

  163. kathy ingram says

    This card appears to be 3 dimensional. The flowers appear raised. Beautiful colors!
    Stay cool!

  164. Alison Neet says

    Thank you SO much for another wonderful live for inspiration! So very sorry I didn’t catch live, but love it! And I also loved going to the Guthrie, when I was living there! LOL

  165. Lisa GK says

    The card turned out beautiful in spite of the AC drama! You’re always such a joy to watch!!