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Cathy Makes a Card: the blog post

Cathy Makes a Card: the blog post

THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! The winner is:

Congrats, Becky! I will email you directly!

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: 

Photos and updated supply lists will be coming soon. For those in the US, have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.

SUPPLIES:


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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Shaughn Woodruff says

    Hi Cathy! So glad I could catch a live! You always make me chuckle! Thanks for always inspiring!

  2. Kate Rietmann says

    Well aren’t you just the most generous! Thanks for opening up this contest!
    Inspired by your style- thanks for sharing your talents!

  6. Andrea Robert says

    So happy to be at the Live the day before Thanksgiving…FUN! You are so generous to offer a box for the giveaway. Thanks for all you do for us, Cathy!

  9. Wendy Peterson says

    Thanks for the opportunity. Love your cards and your fabulous humor and personality. It’s enlightening.

  10. Gail Paradise says

    I’m happy that I can watch you today in the midst of the business of getting ready for Thanksgiving! I’m the one that asked if you were getting snow today. I live in Rochester NY and it is coming our way tomorrow and Friday. Bring it on so I will have an excuse to stay home and make cards!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Have a wonderful day!

  13. Jerralyn Rose says

    Hi Cathy! Glad I remembered in time to catch a live today. The card isn’t finished yet. I am certain it will be delightful. We are reminiscing about teen crushes on movie stars, lol.

  19. Diana Hults says

    As always, it’s a good day when Cathy goes live! Pretty colors you picked for your flowers today. God’s Blessings and Happy Thanksgiving!

  23. Linda Gorman says

    Thanks for another great live and a wonderful prize box! I would love to win! Happy Holidays❤️

  31. Jan Soinski says

    Happy Thanksgiving to you Cathy and your family. Hope you have an enjoyable get-together.
    Thank you for your generosity of the giveaway. Always enjoy you and your cardmaking!

  32. Annette Stevens says

    Hi Cathy!!! Beautiful card today, 11/26, but ALL of your cards are spectacular!! Thank you for always being an inspiration! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 to you and yours! -Annette

  35. Candy says

    I caught your live shortly after you started. Always enjoy watching your videos. I don’t care what others say! Would love to be in the drawing for your give-away. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

  36. Nadia Vail says

    Work is slow and motivation is non-existent! Glad I have the live to keep me alive today!!! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving Cathy!!!

  43. Cindy Hunt says

    So glad to catch your live today. My youngest is coming over to make yeast rolls and I told her after 2, I have a live!

  45. Elizabeth Green says

    I love watching your videos. I bing your videos like you did Ginas. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge on design and all the card making ideas.

  48. Becky says

    Hi Cathy,
    Happy Thanksgiving Eve 🦃!

    Thanks for your entertaining and informative lives and recorded videos 👏🏻. I greatly appreciate your sense of humor 🥳😅.

    Team Jacob🐺

  49. lyn mcmahill says

    I wish you and yours a Blessed Thanksgiving Cathy! Love your videos and I always learn something new! Plus love your conversations! Crossing my fingers that I’m the lucky one ☝️

  51. Terri Sherwood says

    Happy Thanksgiving Cathy. I am so thankful to have found you as you are so creative and you always make me laugh, and we have so many things in common(age, music preferences, gothiness, and the avoidance of people, lol).

  54. Terre Holada says

    I really love your enthusiasm! We all need that these days. And I love your card making skills and how much I learn from you!
    But, I gotta tell ya that I think Bella is a spoiled drama queen. Sorry!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

  55. Elle Wood says

    Not only is your style incredible, but I just adore watching you — so, so fun! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

  58. Wendy Locke says

    Cathy, I love your videos and was so thrilled to watch it live today. I’m usually watching late night. You always inspire me to think beyond when I am creating. Happy Thanksgiving.

  59. Dana Pratt says

    Cathy, I love your beautiful floral card! It was great watching your live today in between whipping up Thanksgiving faves and packing up my home for a big move during the holidays! 🤯 Happy Thanksgiving to you and your fam!

  61. Michelle Yager says

    You are such an inspiration to me. I love your creative style, your humor, and positivity. Thank you for your generosity. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

  62. Annette Holleger says

    Thanks for showcasing Gina’s beautiful products. I’m always looking for a new idea to use them. Happy Thanksgiving.

  66. Linda Lewis says

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and Dan and your family, Cathy! You’re a blessing snd inspiration always!

  68. Bev Stevenson says

    Thanks for the Wednesday Lives! Looking forward to seeing your video for Jennifer’s Small Business Saturday also! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

  71. Vicki West says

    I count you as one of my blessings dear Cathy the Great! Thanks for new videos, thanks for the Lives, and thanks for the older videos just to have you there to keep me company.

  72. Dayle Y Shimamura says

    Happy Thanksgiving Cathy and family! I’m baking, so watching you live between batches is perfect! Love your card, as usual 😁. Take care!

  74. Synthia Simmons says

    So glad to catch you live today. I love Gina K products. So glad to catch her Black Friday sale!! Thank you for sharing her product in the livestream today.

  75. Barb Schaab says

    Hi Cathy! Your live is such a bright spot on a gloomy November weather day! Thanks for making such a pretty card and for offering a giveaway box. Very generous of you considering all the postage issues these days! Love the collage display box too! Now I want to make one of those too!

  76. Fanny says

    Hi Cathy, thank you for your lives. Wednesdays look better when I get to spend some time watching your pretty creations and listening to your conversations. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Cheers.

  77. Josie McQueary says

    Cathy, thank you so much for bringing us so much joy. I love your videos, you are such a talented artist, and a gifted teacher. I love how you keep it so real and love your humor. I appreciate you being here today when you are so busy. You are such a gift!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family ❤️ 🍁 🦃🍛🍲

  78. Lori Reyes says

    Hi! Happy Thanksgiving!
    Just know that I enjoy your live streams and other videos even with your crazy moments when you don’t look like you have it together. That’s life. That’s me too. Love your stories too.
    I’m thankful for you and the other ladies like Gina, Jennifer and Kristina. Inspirational and entertaining. Take care.

  80. Kathy says

    Hi, Cathy! Enjoying your video today while I bake for tomorrow! I want to try your cranberry chutney, as I love them. I’m putting in my name for the giveaway on Friday. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving Date together!

  81. Yolanda says

    Good Morning Cathy
    I’m so glad I was able to see the livestream today! Always look forward to learn from your wonderful ideas….you are very happy and creative ….and you gave joy and peace watching you create. Happy thanksgiving! We are very grateful for you.
    May God continue blessing you and your family.

  82. Marsi Cerv says

    Thank you for all of your fun live videos! You are so funny and inspiring to watch. You make beautiful cards! Happy Thanksgiving!

  83. Sue says

    Thanks so much for going live today! Watching is my treat for getting pie baked and veggies chopped and ready to go. You always inspire and enable-I love it! (I would say Jenn-able, but Cath-able sounds a little too close to unpleasant medical things-LOL 🤪

  85. Lora Knudsen says

    Loved your video today. I am definitely buying the sticky mat from AlteNew. Thanks for informing us of it. Looking forward to your next live.

  86. Debra Capps says

    Catching a live with you always makes my day brighter! Beautiful card, but they always are lol. Thanks for an opportunity to win, so very generous!

  88. Jodi says

    Glad I didn’t miss your live! Love your cards and humor. Your techs a great reminder on how simple is beautiful.

  90. Sandra Velk says

    Love! Love! Love! your “intentional”placements… most of my placements are hiding boo boos🤣🤣 Love this card. And I really am impressed with the many techniques, tips, and the boops you provide along with the many giggles/laughs along the way. Thank you for sharing and being real🤗❤️
    May you have a very Blessed Thanksgiving. Get some rest and I’ll see your next live.

  91. Kathy Lund says

    Thank you for this chance for your extra goodies! I love that stencil, as well, and use it often!

  92. Betsey Forbes says

    You inspired me to buy this stencil set and the corner guides. The card you made is simply beautiful and I can’t wait to play with it. Thank you for such a thoughtful and kind giveaway.

  95. Misty O'Barr says

    Always a joy to share in your cardmaking journey! Keep the inspiration and education coming. 💖

  99. Audrey Smith says

    Always enjoy your lives. No pretense; just great crafting.
    Your results are always clean, crisp, informative and just pretty.
    I always learn something from you.
    I also enjoyed your cards during OCC!
    My first time and it won’t be my last.
    Stay you!!

  100. Tami Elliott says

    Thank you for your live today Cathy. Happy Thanksgiving! A good dose of Cathy using Gina products – doesn’t get any better than that! As always – gorgeous card!!! You do you!!!

  102. Caitlin I. says

    Happy Thanksgiving, Cathy! I’m extremely thankful for this creative hobby and our wonderful community.

  103. Robin Lindsay says

    So happy that my GYN appt didn’t take too long so I could enjoy most your live!

    This card is so pretty. Love the colors and the little bit of black splatter is such a nice detail.

    Thanks, Cathy!

  105. Marlene Eddy says

    I absolutely love those colors. I have those stencils and card-stock. I will be making this.

    Cathy, if people are negative you should block them. It should not be something you need to even think about.

  106. Colleen Staats says

    You are the reason I became a card maker. The way you show the products and explain everything is much appreciated. Like you, I fell in love the beveled edge that dies create, a cricut can’t do that.

  109. Darlene KolojeskiHuttel says

    Happy thanksgiving to your and your family. Great card! Thanks for being so generous.

  111. Ava M Martin says

    You make the whole process look so easy. I’ve been collecting materials for card making – paper, markers, dies, inks, stamps, etc. But, I’ve yet to actually use any of them. I feel so intimidated.

  113. Diane Lorello says

    Very pretty Kathy. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. I have this stencil, it is one of my favs.

  117. Mari H says

    I love today’s card, it’s such a great stencil. Thank you for the chance to win a box of crafty goodies!
    Happy Thanksgiving!!

  121. Robin Kuketz says

    I love that you mixed the flower stamp with a sentiment from another set. I often forget that I can do that. Happy Thanksgiving!

  124. Kelley says

    My Gina K. shopping list keeps getting longer and longer! Thank you for another wonderful live and Happy Thanksgiving!

  130. Patricia M Dugan says

    I have that stencil set too and love using it!!
    You are the best hour (or more) all week. I’ve decided to call you ‘Lady Spatterboop’. Your cards come to life when you spatter/book them.
    Today’s card is beautiful!!

  131. Kari Mueller says

    Happy Thanksgiving, Cathy! Thanks for doing the design reviews on your finished cards! i love learning about the theory behind visual design.

  132. Dawn Maners says

    Thank you, Cathy, for all your time and talent. I appreciate the way you craft a card and your ideas for cardmaking!! Love how the community all work together, C9, SSS & GKD and so on. It demonstrates people ARE GOOD and DO CARE!! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your friends and family. PS I’d love that box (hahaha)

  133. Kay Dell Whitlock says

    Always so inspirational and entertaining! I loved todays card and more than that, I love your kind heart and sense of humor! Always a great time learning with you!

  135. Nancy Slabbekoorn says

    HI Cathy. Love Love Love the card. Your videos always inspire me to get out my supplies. Have a happy thanksgiving. Can’t wait to see what you create next

  138. Jill kalaniopio says

    Love love love your lives! I never miss them, even if I have to watch the replay! Beautiful design as always!

  139. Karen aka KC in CA says

    My goodness. Look at all these comments. Great live. Love the stencil. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

  140. Heather Brownlie says

    Great card today, beautiful. I always enjoy your lives. You are such a joy to watch. I always enjoy your posts on social media too. Thank you for standing up for people that are being attacked during this administration. I have a son on the spectrum and hate that he and others are being attacked. You are an incredible person.

  141. Jamie Y. says

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Cathy! Can’t wait to see this card – slept in today and missed the live.

  143. Kristen C says

    Beautiful card today! Really enjoy your lives, though I usually catch the replay. I appreciate the graphic designer perspective that you bring!

  145. Rhonda says

    Loved the card today .. so pretty. I’m also Team Jasper. lol! Just wanted to say I love how you keep your process easy to follow with your narration. Very inspiring. Lots of ideas to use a jumping off point.

  146. Lydia Fromme says

    Hi Cathy. First time leaving a comment. Love your personality and your style. Have been watching for a while now. Stay happy and healthy. 😂❣

  149. Florna Reiter says

    Such a lovely card, it’s so cheerful and bright, perfect for the winter season doldrums. Thank you Cathy.

  151. Jane Kurt says

    LOVED your live today – and THANK YOU for using older Gina K products! It is always so nice to breath a little life back into the products we already have on hand. I appreciate the inspiration!

  152. Terri McNeil says

    Hi Cathy! Love your videos and your style. I have such a hard time with simple cards with lots of white space so your videos teach me how to overcome those issues. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours and thank you for sharing products with us!!!

    All the best,
    Terri McNeil

  153. Cheryl Bradley says

    Cathy, this is one of my most favorite die cut and stencil sets from Gina K. I use it a lot. I have been busy traveling and creating abandoned art projects that will hopefully brighten someone’s day during the holidays. However, I’m never far away and always make time for your videos even if only on replay. Always excited to see what you have for us. Love to Frankie! Thank you for all your inspiration! Happy, Happy Thanksgiving! Peace and blessings!

  154. Lori Buma says

    I am just getting into card making, after retiring from 37 years of teaching, and watched your live for the first time. Wow! So much to learn and discover. Thank you for your time.

  155. Laura Miller says

    Hello “Splatter Queen”! Thank you for another beautifully designed card and for all the hilarious commentary. I too enjoy Tim Holtz’s 3D mixed media and am glad you shared yours. I’d love to see you do more mixed media! Happy Thanksgiving!!

  156. Sandy Suzuka says

    I just started watching today’s video and decided to comment first because I know I will enjoy watching you create a masterpiece! I have put items in shopping carts getting ready for Black Friday sales. Love GinaK’s color combos. Makes choosing colors so much easier! Happy Turkey day Cathy!

  159. Nancy Golder says

    I’m with you regarding the hair issue….can’t stand hair in my face while crafting….it’s all about the hair clips.
    Have a fabulous family Thanksgiving!

  162. Gail Kasuba says

    Just love watching you. You’re just such a hoot. Love the card. My splattering is not great, but it does add something to the card.
    Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

  163. Judy Crane says

    Cathy, I have learned so much from you and I just LOVE your running commentary during the video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, stories and pictures (especially the ones about your “goth days”! You make me feel like you are my neighbor next store that has the same interests that I do. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family!!

  165. Linda Montgomery says

    Hi Cathy! I’ve been loving your clean and simple style since your scrapbooking days. Thank you for all the inspiration. 💜

  166. Melissa Schabel says

    I love to watch your live videos, and it never fails that when I settle in, customers come into my bookstore! Thank you for your energy and creativity! Thank goodness for replays!

  167. julia Casey says

    I enjoy spending my Wed Lunches with you, todays card was really beautiful and I love cutting out all the things.

    Its ok to be the potato person, everyone loves good potatoes at Thanksgiving dinner. I make smoked guda potatoes for the holidays. Maybe at christmas I’ll try the cranberry Chutney.

    I also have a chaotic crafting process. Even when I try to organize something… I squirrel off often.

    May you and your Family and Friends have a wonderful Thanksgiving together.

  168. Debbie graziani says

    Hi Cathy
    I love you, your cards and your videos! Thank you for the opportunity to enter your drawing for the special box.
    Happy Thanksgiving

  173. Arlene Harpster says

    Thanks for your delightful card and design videos. I always learn something new. You are very creative.
    Thanks for your cheerful manner in crafting.💕

  174. Johanna Bellida says

    I agree I don’t know how Jennifer achieves crafting for hours on end standing. Looking forward to your time during her live. Lovely card.

  176. Kathy Ingram says

    Thankful for the time you take doing your videos. Always entertaining and informative. Happy Thanksgiving

  177. Kathy Ingram says

    Thankful for the time you take doing your videos. Always entertaining and informative. Happy Thanksgiving.

  181. Norma says

    Kathy, the card was beautiful. I love stencils. Also That Box has my name on it, ……..
    Love ya!

  182. Patty Blaskowski says

    I am new to your classes and I’m in love with you already! Thanks for being so great and Happy Thanksgiving.

  183. Lori Servies says

    Cathy, I would love to win your box of goodies! ♥️♥️♥️ I LOVE to make cards but I just don’t have that much product to work with! My hubby and I are both on Social Security and I have no budget to buy new stamps/dies/embossing folders/press plates, etc. I would love to have some of your left-overs, even if they are used! Love your videos and your cards!

  184. Kathy Barrett says

    Love your videos Cathy! They always keep me entertained. The flowers on this card are so pretty. I love that you are a real crafter like the rest of us & not just an artist because we can all identify with you. I love your creative style because it shows your thinking behind the choices you make as you craft your cards.

  185. Candus says

    Another great Live as usual. Thank you for your wit and creativity. I’m looking forward to seeing you during Jennifer’s break period. Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving. 🧡

  186. Linda Ashline says

    Love watching your videos Cathy, very informative. You’re very generous with your giveaways. Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!🦃

  187. toni phillips says

    Hi there. thanks for the great video. I do love stencils. happy Thanksgiving to y ou and yours.

  189. Cindy says

    Hi Cathy, I always love watching your videos. You make card making so much such. I don’t generally participate in the chat. Your card today was beautiful, as are all of your cards. Happy Thanksgiving!

  192. Val says

    Beautiful card today, Cathy! Thank you! Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving with your family!
    Thankful for all you do! Love your videos! 🥰

  193. Fawn Albright says

    Thank you for always making me laugh!!! I love the card!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Thanks for the chance to win!!!

  194. JERI THOMPSON says

    lOVE the color of the card, I think Pinks are good all year round. Thanks for your videos, I look forward to them

  195. Michele Coates says

    What a lovely card! Love the pink cardstock!

    Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving! And thanks for doing the giveaway.

  196. Tabitha Riley says

    Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
    Thank you for sharing your love of card making with us! I enjoy the energy you bring to your videos each week

  197. Beth Hudak says

    Thanks Cathy for making the lovely card! I was able to catch it live which is very rare. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

  199. Jackie easom says

    Love your opening song which leads into a great card making adventure! Thank you for all you do to keep me inspired !

  200. Christine Cox says

    Hi Cathy!! Had to catch you on the replay this week! Love the card! The pinks you used are so vibrant. Love them!!

  201. Helen Meece says

    Thank you for your fun and instructional videos. You are so generous to offer your products and I would love to win the bundle.

  204. Rose Marie Soper says

    Hi Cathy! Thank you, for all you do. I appreciate you and your talent with paper crafting. Watching you on YouTube is what brightens up my day.

  206. Dawn Besaw says

    Hi Cathy
    Love your videos. Thank you for sharing them and all your talents. You are so fun to watch!
    Enjoy Thanksgiving with your family.

  209. Nancy Irwin says

    Hi Cathy , I love the way you used that stencil today , I’ve used it so many times and never thought to use it in a landscape position, so thanks for the inspiration . I wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving .

  212. Sam F says

    As always, love your style and the colors with that flower stencil—beautiful! Also, someone said/wrote something about sugared cranberries. I have to say that if you haven’t tried them, I highly suggest you do. I made them last year for the first time and they were so addicting. Crunchy, a little bitter, and sweet—-such a fun texture. I love them! Anyway, have a happy Thanksgiving!

  213. Michelle Nickolaus says

    I love this stencil. I love anything with flowers. The card turned out beautifully and I like the color scheme you used.

  214. Pamela Moniz says

    You have such a generous heart. Love the pinks in this card. Was looking forward to Florida but hubby needs shoulder surgery so no go until April. The good news is I can craft while e recuperates!

  215. Sandra Davidson says

    Perfect color selections for that lovely stencil! As always, gorgeous ink blending. Thanks for giving us a chance to win some fun surprises!!! I’m looking forward to your video for Jennifer. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

  216. Carolyn Wallace says

    I have this set and I just ordered these new colors from Gina K! Thank you, Cathy, for your videos. I really appreciate your teaching style!!

  218. Dawn Nordstrom says

    I love your videos Cathy! The pace is perfect and I adore your makes 💖 My favorite part is you are so transparent and I can really relate to everything!

  219. Dawn Nordstrom says

    Wishing you and yours a very happy, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones 🦃 Gobble, gobble, gobble – til you wobble, wobble, wobble 🤣

  222. Lynda Lombard says

    Happy Thanksgiving! Love the card. The colors are gorgeous. I’m freezing in this Minnesota weather lol.

  223. Cindy Martin says

    I love Gina K products and the Twisted Stems stencil is one of my favorites so I loved your video today. And thanks for the opportunity to win The Box. Happy Thanksgiving!

  224. Adrienne Linden says

    Love the card! Stay warm and Happy Chutney! I mean, Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours 🙂

  226. Susan Spencer Tully says

    Thank you for all you do to inspire us…your presence is a gift! Joyous Holidays to you and yours! Hugs Susan

  228. Teresa says

    Beautiful card! Thank you for the inspiration and thankfully I have the products to make a similar card.
    Happy Thanksgiving! I love the Pioneer Woman mashed potatoes and they have been at my Thanksgiving dinner table since she first shared that recipe! 😋
    Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
    -Teresa

  230. Thora Baker says

    Another fabulous card from you! I am thankful for you and all the other creators who make videos for us all year. Happy Thanksgiving’. Gobble gobble

  231. Denise Maertens says

    I’m so thankful for all of you ladies in the crafting world that show up for us every day. I’m recently retired and love being able to make all the lives and watch videos at my leisure. Have a lovely Thanksgiving and I wish you many blessings during this holiday season.
    Denise aka TxYelowRose

  232. Linda Pape says

    Hi Cathy, I missed your live today so I’m now watching the replay. The card is beautiful, you are such an inspiration! Thank you for all the time you put in to share with us!

  233. Tyler Perry says

    I like this card. I feel like if the flowers were in blue, this could be made into a holiday card.

  234. Erica Most says

    Really enjoyed your live today. This teacher loves having a day off to watch some crafty videos and make some cards. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and the mashed potatoes are fabulous!

  237. Marilyn Myers says

    Love your videos. Don’t always make it to the live but I always watch the replay. Thanks for your generosity and hope you and your family have a very Happy Thanksgiving.

  238. T McMillan says

    New to your YouTube channel and card making. Thank you for sharing your skills!
    Have a blessed Thanksgiving with your family.

  241. Susan Wilson says

    Happy Thanksgiving Cathy. I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday.
    I love the clean, simple design.

  246. Karen Vasquez says

    I love your videos and all of your cards!!!! Your giveaway is sooooo generous!!!! Hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃🍽

  247. Laurie Clark says

    Hi Cathy, I just adore watching your lives. Your humor totally cracks me up.. always, and you are so brilliant at cardmaking. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving! I was one of the lonely 2%’ers who voted on being too full. Well, that might be true, but I’m pretty sure there will be shopping!

  253. Amy Colonna-Robinson says

    Thanks for the Altenew intel! Finally got the mat I’ve been wanting…and then some. 😁

  254. Amy Colonna-Robinson says

    Thanks for the Altenew intel! Finally got the mat I’ve been wanting…and then some. 😁

  257. Pam Howell says

    Cathy – love your videos – you are such an inspiration – hope you have a wonderful turkey day!

  259. Tracy Veeder says

    Love the colors you used on this card. Watching your videos always makes me smile and brightens my day. Thank you for being you.

  261. Jan Labbate says

    Thanks for another wonderful video, Cathy. That card is so pretty. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

  263. Janet Lebeau says

    I’d love to win! Thank you for all the laughs and creativity you share. Happy thanksgiving!

  268. Sarah Jayne Dyche says

    Happy Thanksgiving!
    I live in Lynnwood and have made the trek to Forks, Twilight geeks will get it.
    I would love the crafty box.
    This card is beautiful and I have this stencil. I may have to CASE this card at a later date. I’m working through the OCC 2025 class still.

  269. Elaine A Erne says

    I love watching you so much! Always cheers me up!!! You did a beautiful job on this project.

  272. Debby Gilton says

    Hello from the cowboy capital of the world, Oakdale Ca. Yep that is our claim to fame. I love to watch your videos. You always cheer me up and make me laugh. I wasn’t able to watch live but got to watch the replay on YouTube. Was getting ready for turkey day tomorrow. Just wanted to let you know i appreciate the videos you do.

  274. Wendy Gift says

    Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family. Love the colors for your card today.

  275. Denise deForest says

    I always enjoy your lives! I love how you talk as if we are all sitting there with you too. That’s a gorgeous card, I have that stencil and both those stamp sets and I have never used them, after Thanksgiving I think I will have a craft weekend! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

  279. Alice J Mooberry says

    HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you and your family Cathy! It will be just myself and my dear husband this year…but, that’s ok!! LOVE to watch you making cards…I hope to get some inspiration from you 😍. Thanks for all you do…you make me HAPPY!!

  280. Charlene Keane says

    Thanks for all your tips and tricks and lovely cards. I’m 82 and don’t get a lot of your movie comments, but your enthusiasm comes through.

  283. Carla Boone says

    Hi, Cathy. I always enjoy your videos and the design tips you provide. I wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving.

  285. Julie Frederick says

    Great card Cathy! I felt so bad that you dropped your nested dies but you’re a champ. Happy Thanksgiving 🙂

  287. Becky Solomon says

    Cathy, it is always a better day when you are part of my day. You make feel like I can make anything. The cards today with the beautiful pink colors was so lovely. Happy Thanksgiving!

  289. Deltha Sharp says

    Love these lunchtime crafting lives! Thanks always for sharing your time to inspire us all!

  290. Jeri Pruett says

    Always LOVE your videos and love the cards you make. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving. See you next week on your live. ❤️

  292. Alicia Enderle says

    Caught today’s video on replay and had to shake my head at the comment that “your style doesn’t work for one of your other viewers.” I love your videos BECAUSE you keep it real and we get to see some of your pivots. Hope you and your family have a fabulous Thanksgiving.

  293. Renee Demke says

    Happy Thanksgiving Cathy! I do appreciate and thankful for all your hard work you put in to teach us how to make such beautiful cards and all the design tips!

  294. Penny Kuntzman says

    Hi Cathy…Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving🦃. I love watching your lives…I always catch your replay in the evening🤩

  296. Nicole Craig says

    😍😍😍😍😍😍😍Happy Thanksgiving Cathy! The card you created is beautiful. The colors pop off the page. Gina K. has awesome stencils.
    I’m looking forward to seeing you & Dan create together. The two become ONE!🤣😂😅😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

    Enjoy your family.

  297. Pam Kruse says

    I loved your card today. Gina’s Twisted Stems is much a pretty stencil. I’ve used mine a few times. I just ordered the cranberry inks and will use mine on this stencil like you have. Love pink and love your videos!

  298. Shari Olson-Anderson says

    Loved the reference to your style of making cards by the person who has OCD…I laughed so hard then I was like..I shouldn’t laugh…then oh wow she was being very honest..loved today’s live…hearts ,& hugs

  299. Tracy says

    I love how you let this beautiful flowered stencil shine on your card! I always love your clean & simple designs. Have a wonderful thanksgiving.

  300. Jo-Anne Tedford says

    Love the card for today! So sweet of you to giveaway a box. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for. 💕

  301. Michelle Hansen says

    It was great to see you using an older product, the colors were fabulous! I love the twisted stems stencil, I need to get it out and play.

    Happy Thanksgiving to your family.

  302. Donna Muff says

    I love all the cards you make. They are simple and pretty. I also love when you use Gina’s products because chances are I have it.

  303. Cindy Schonewolf says

    Cathy
    I love the cards you make‼️ but I also love all the little tips for card making‼️I have learned a lot from you‼️
    Thank you Cathy

  304. Sharon Robinson says

    I have this stencil but haven’t even used it yet. I love what you did with it. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and I won’t be peopling on BF either!

  306. Laurie Crater says

    Love your channel Cathy. You are always inspiring me with ideas and creativity. Wish you lived next door!!

  307. Nicolle Dabbakian says

    Love this card-thanks for all your beautiful work and videos-hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

  308. Marsha Freer says

    Great card, Cathy! Always love to watch your videos. Hoping one day to be lucky enough to get one of your handmade cards to display in my crafty space. 🙂

  311. Val Rogers says

    Thank you for sharing your abundance of supplies with us! Not to mention your talent, designs and ideas! I always look forward to your Wednesday lives! Today’s card was so pretty…..that new pink from Gina K is gor-geous! Happy Thanksgiving to you and Dan!

  312. Michelle Wallace says

    I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family! Listening to you talk about them today seems likely.

  313. Halley Nohr says

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Thank you for all you do for the crafting industry

  315. Sue Platt says

    So generous of you Cathy, for this giveaway! I am so thankful for people like you, who give us ideas & inspiration for our hobby! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃❤️🦃

  318. Linda Marie says

    I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. I love the design on the card and your color choices. Thanks for telling us about Gina’s sale!

  320. Shannon Bettis says

    Happy Thanksgiving Cathy. Enjoyed your live as always! I pray you & your family have a blessed holiday!

  321. Tina Lee says

    I have this stencil and have never used it. Thank you for giving me ideas on how to make a beautiful card.

    Tina

  322. Diane brown says

    Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas! Thank you for giving us so much inspiration and encouragement. I have been watching you for about a year now and always enjoy your videos. Thank you also for a chance to win a goody box! I know i could really use some new to me goodies but I guess we all could!

  323. Karen Kanda says

    Gorgeous creative works of art. Love how you explain the use of the grid after you create your cards. Really need to get your grid. TFS

  324. Tammy Sanders says

    Missed your live today but watched the replay. Just what I needed after a long day at work. I’m always learning something new. Thanks for being such an amazing creator. Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.

  327. Jennifer Bell says

    Cathy,
    The character from Disney’s Inside Out means business too when she puts her hair up!
    I don’t have many supplies but you inspire me!
    Love your products and videos !

  329. Shantell Graham says

    Hello from Minnesota! I just love your humor. I always find myself smiling as I watch your videos. I also enjoyed you in OCC.
    Tonight, your video was just what I needed after a crazy week, love that stencil!
    Happy Thanksgiving to you.

  330. Carla Brosnan says

    Thank you Cathy. You always bring a smile to my face, and I love the simplicity of your designs, Happy Holidays!

  331. Margo Lowe says

    Hi Cathy! Your lives are always great and I’ve learned a lot from you. Happy thanksgiving to you, Dan, and your son & daughter, especially to Frankie! 🩷🐱🩷

  333. Corene Poznicek says

    I’m pretty sure you’re my sister from another mister! Kind of depends on your soul animal (you can get back to me on this), before I’m positive. Thank you for the joy you bring to our lives and for making the word “menopause” a little less taboo.
    You did have me cracking up (not out of the norm) when you said you “didn’t want to do anything untoward to your glass mat”. I feel you!
    Beautiful card, I need this stencil! Oh & P.S. you’re the only crafter my husband doesn’t mind me blaring on the big screen. He gets your humor as well! Happy Thanksgiving! P.S.S. I ran to the store to get cream cheese for the potatoes I’m making tomorrow 😉 (the potato lady suggested this).

  335. Elayne Catey says

    Spending time with you is always the best fun! Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving to you, your family, and your world-famous mashed potatoes.

  336. Adrian Mackey says

    The card came out beautifully, as always!! You have become a crafty powerhouse and I’m here for it!!!!!! I’m looking forward to rewatching and crafting along with you during this holiday break.

  337. Adrian Mackey says

    Happy Thanksgiving!!! 🍁🦃🍽 I pray that you and your family stay safe and warm in your snowy weather. I wish it snowed more here in Texas, but I’m probably the only one who does… so be it!

  338. Taylor Koepf says

    Thank you so much for all of your inspiring content and for a chance to win a box of supplies!

  339. Emanuela Baldwin says

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!! Sure hope it was fantastic!! Thanks for all you do!! You are so talented and create such beautiful cards!! I love your style!! You are awesome!!🍁🦃🍂🌻🥰💙🩵🤍🍾🥂

  340. Jackie H. says

    This card is absolutely beautiful. I love that stencil and Petunia was a great color choice. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving Cathy! Thank you for doing the giveaway and giving the opportunity to win goodies. ☺️

  341. Ariel Heart says

    Thank you for all the great cards and your friendly manner. Have a great Thanksgiving. I am a recent subscriber to your YouTube channel and I really enjoy it.

  342. Connie Paulus says

    Thank-you Cathy!! I love your card❤️ Thanks for sharing your tips. I enjoy learning from you😃

  343. Luna says

    Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you so much for always providing a cheerful video of you making cards! It really brightens the day to see you craft a card. Hope you have an amazing rest of the year!

  345. Shelly Moniz says

    Hello Cathy!! I get a lot of Joy watching your lives, you make me giggle and laugh out loud. I am constantly telling my Finnegan (one of my 3 cats) what you are making LOL. Finney hangs out with me a lot in my crafty area. I really loved the card today, I have a lot of Gina’s products and this one is one of my favorite stencil sets!!
    I wish you and your family a very safe and happy Thanksgiving Day!!! See you at your next live 💜.
    ~Shelly~
    PS I’m looking so forward to your appearance during Jennifer’s all day’er 😊

  346. Lisa Guinther-Kirkley says

    Hi Cathy! Thanks again for the lighting info for my sister!! Hate that I’m not often to watch you live…that stupid work thing always gets in the way…glad I can at least catch the replays. You’re such a hoot and usually keep me laughing the entire time, not to mention I learn SO much from you, and today’s video was no exception! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

  347. Barbara Dwyer says

    As a private school principal, your friendly demeanor and creativity have helped balance out my hectic life. That being said, I am starting an after-school card-making class for my middle school students and your encouraging methodology is going to be my go-to style Thanks for the motivation!

  348. Kathy Andrewss says

    Always enjoy watching your LIVEs and videos. So detailed, your tips and tricks are really helpful, and the end results are lovely. Thank you for for your wonderful creativity, Cathy. Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays.

  349. Patricia Dunbar the PaperTemptress says

    I have watched your videos since you have started doing videos…you crack me up! Happy Thanksgiving…..

  353. Karen Murphy says

    Cathy, I love the card. Watching you is so much fun!! I love twilight also, books more than movies!!

  354. Lisa Mahan says

    Thank you for all the wonderful lives, premiers, and videos you have done this year! I have learned so much from you and I am so grateful. This has been my first year seriously making cards and it has made my life richer (although not literally 😉).
    Your gifting of a box of supplies is very generous.
    Wishing you and yours a lovely holiday season ❤️😊!
    ~Lisa Mahan

  356. Jeanette Alley says

    Always enjoy your laid-back lives. And I appreciate that you use a variety of different companies’ products and spread the crafty love. Thank you.

  359. Pamela Dunbar says

    Happy Thanksgiving! Beautiful card, love Gina’s ink colors! What a generous giveaway, thanks for the opportunity to win!

  363. Lisa says

    Happy Thanksgiving Kathy! I love your YouTube videos. I’ve learned so many new techniques (or new to me). 🤗

  364. Susan R says

    Happy Thanksgiving Cathy! Beautiful card. I am so grateful that you share your talent, your wisdom, your humor and photos of Franklin with me (and the rest of the craftiverse too😉).

  365. Tammy Lynne Davis says

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! I am so grateful for all of the inspiration that you share with us! I love all of your projects and your instructions are amazing! You make me feel like an artist! Love you so much!

  366. secily davis says

    Oh Cathy you make my day every time I get to watch you you are a beautiful person ❤️ and love your card today

  367. Janice Scott says

    Watching the replay today. Beautiful card as always. Love me some stencils. Gina has some great ones. As soon as I am done with Christmas cards, I am going to pull out the flower stencils. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Thank you for always sharing great content.

  368. Debra Olm - BZ says

    OM how (un)lucky I am!!!!! I’ve lost the LIVE opportunity for the giveaway…… due day out Hospital issues!!!!!. anyways, Lets be grateful for everything in our lives. TSM for all the fun and creativity U share in your LIVEs and posts. BLESSED BE with all of yours.

  369. Kristina Tetzlaff says

    Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for sharing your creativity with us throughout the year. I am thankful for YOU!

  370. Carol Bennett says

    Happy Thanksgiving! I was just thinking about getting out this stencil to make a card. Love the colors you used. Beautiful!

  371. Dionne Eason says

    Hi Cathy. You always make such pretty cards. I hope you did not get too much snow. I live in Minneapolis. Thank you for the opportunity to win a prize from you.

  372. Candy T says

    Just got to the part in your video where you gave this blog to enter the contest! Yay. Love the card too.

  377. Carmen Nance says

    In this season of gratitude, I wanted to express how thankful I am for you and your beautiful talent and inspiration that you share with us each week. This week in particular, I loved seeing your Tim Holtz creation. Thank you for always trying new techniques and encouraging us to try new things too!

  378. Mary San Antonio says

    I really enjoy watching your videos and listening to you talking about card making, and how much you love it. (I also have been following you since your days at Simple Scrapbooks magazine). Thank you for the great giveaway! Happy Thanksgiving

  379. Betty Rae Gjerness says

    Thank you for your videos! I really enjoy the way you teach! I also love your sense of humor!

  382. Kelle says

    I absolutely love that Gina K Petunia color — it just glows! You made a lovely card, and you are so generous to giveaway a box of goodies. 💕

  383. Melissa Piper Creates says

    I’m so with you… online shopping for Black Friday (and really, every day) because in-person is too people-y. Happy Thanksgiving!

  385. Annie Cianciolo says

    Such a pretty card Cathy! Loving the Franklin pictures – always!

    Happy Thanksgiving!!!

  386. Debbie Wilson says

    Cathy, Hello! I just love your card! It is beautiful! I am never disappointed with the cards you make!
    You are such and inspiration and such a joy to watch! I would love to actually make cards with you! You always make me laugh! I don’t know if you read all your comments but I did want to express what a joy you are! I am retired and new to card making, and I try to donate cards to make someone’s day who may just need a lift and smile to their day! Sorry this is so long! I would definitely be grateful to win one of your cards and of course the gift box would be a great addition to the holidays! God Bless and Hope you had a Wonderful Thanksgiving!

  387. Sharon Suske says

    So so pretty! I had to go right over to Gina K. and order that stencil and some more stuff! Cathy, thanks for being such an inspiration! Bwahaha! My sweetie was sitting in here while I was watching (thanks for keeping me company while I work out) and he caught the Twilight conversation and he said “What *is* she talking about???”–not once but twice! Happy Thanksgiving!

  388. Diane Loughrey says

    Happy Thanksg8ving. You generous soul. Live your card making with eal life advice and humor.

  391. Paula Marie Reiter says

    Caught the replay, and as always, LOVED your card! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

  392. Michele A. Azuma Lee says

    Love your card. ❤️. I’m going to CASE it! Happy Thanksgiving!🦃 Would love to win your giveaway!🙌

  393. Kathy Tilla says

    Cathy, you are a true gift. Thanks for bringing joy through every video. Happy Thanksgiving.

  394. Debbie Wilson says

    Cathy, your cards are always so amazing! It is such a joy to watch you making cards! You never disappoint! As always your card today was just beautiful! You are very talented at your craft!
    You inspire me to try something new! I would love to win your lovely card and your generous giveaway! Happy Thanksgiving! I can not wait to see what you have in store for us next! It is always a pleasure! You make me laugh! Thank You! I always learn something new from your videos!

  396. Kim Glasgow says

    Gorgeous card (I love pink!). Wish I would have watched this video b4 I purchased my GinaK items today!!!! I will definitely be putting this stencil on my wishlist! I appreciate all that you do and know I can also always get a giggle or two from your videos.

  401. Kat Sypien says

    Cathy, your videos are so inspiring! I love the realness of who you are and all that you make. Thank you for sharing your talents! This card is absolutely beautiful.

  402. Kat Sypien says

    Cathy, your videos are so inspiring! I love the realness of who you are and all that you make. Thank you for sharing your talents! This card is gorgeous. Love the pinks and greens!

  406. Gloria Metcalf says

    Cathy i enjoyed your replay a lot. Light carnation and petunia are really beautiful together. Your card is gorgeous. Thank you for your video and all the laughs. Hope you had a very enjoyable Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving.

  407. Maxine Olson says

    Loved the video, I have that stencil set, it’s one of my favorites, was so happy to see you use it today. I always enjoy when you use older products. Thank you for the generous give away chance.

  409. Katie says

    First time commenter, longtime viewer!!! My wife loves your videos and says, Hey! My friend, Cathy Zielske is on!” Whenever I watch. Thanks for showing all your tools, now I’ve got a bunch of new things to add to my wishlist!! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

  410. Deanie W. says

    What a beautiful card! I’m in a turkey/Thanksgiving coma and needed some Cathy time! Love your hair too. So cute! (I don’t shop in stores on Black Friday either….for the same reasons. Introverts need our own after-hours shopping time…by appointment. Lol!

  411. Tracy S. says

    Hi Cathy. I’d love to win your box of goodies! Thanks for being so generous. I hope your Thanksgiving day was wonderful and blessed.

  413. Sherry Fralic says

    Loved this card using the stencil. I really need to use my stencils more often. Thanks for sharing your talents with us. I hope you had a wonderfuly joyous Thanksgiving with your family.

  416. Bonnie OHara says

    I love every single one of your videos. I save them all and watch them over and over again. This will be one of my favorites!

  418. Sandy Liles says

    I’m just now getting to watch your live. Such a pretty card! I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. Ours was busy but good. Now I have to deal with a flare day today from all the work I put in to hosting Thanksgiving at my home.