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Cathy Makes a Card… the blog post

Cathy Makes a Card… the blog post

Today’s live is all about celebrating Altenew’s 12 anniversary and to that end, I have a special promotion to share with you:

Save 50% on the 7.5 x 10.75 Storage Pockets using my code at checkout, CATHYANNI. These storage pockets hold a lot and they’re strong and reinforced. Stock up and save.

If you click below my code will automatically be added to your cart.

STORAGE POCKETS

Plus, today I’m sharing an extended discount code for the upcoming Secret Garden Online Card Event:

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[ giveaway is now closed ] If you’d like to be entered for a chance to win the card from today’s livestream April 7, 2026, just leave a comment below! I’ll choose a winner at random by next week’s live.

The winners are:

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: 

Phew, that was a long one! But sometimes it takes what it takes.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  2. Laura Denklau says

    Your cards are sooo great! I would love to receive on 🙂 Thank you for all you do. I have learned a lot watching your videos.

  3. Becky Orton says

    Cathy Your cards are always works of art. You really inspire me. I’d love to have a chance to win one of your cards. It would really make my day and the wall of my craft room.❤️ Thanks for all you show and teach us and thanks for all the laughs.

  4. Kay Furnish says

    I absolutely LOVE the card today, Cathy!!! Thanks for a chance to win it. :)))))

  10. Kathleen Hartley says

    Beautiful cards today…love Altenew products, they make cardmaking so easy and fun.

  11. Barb W says

    LOVE the cards you made today! I love the Altenew products you used… thank you for the chance to win. (Also, def not too long! LOL)

  12. Lisa N says

    Both cards were so lovely! You inspired me to get out some of my Altenew flowers <3

    Thank you!

  13. Betsy McIntosh says

    Both cards are beautiful. I like the second card better because it’s simpler, cleaner looking to me.

  14. Donna Hutton says

    I appreciate the explanations for the theory. I always look forward to your lives.

  15. Wendy Young says

    I always love your lives! Each one is full of new ideas and inspiration. Thank you for being YOU!

  16. Teresa Rexrode says

    Thanks for another wonderful session! You are an amazing crafter and a very funny person. Love hearing your stories and real-life events.

  19. Mel H says

    These both turned out amazing, and I loved all the fun laughs and the story of your “too long” videos….those of us who are CZ fans will keep watching!

  20. Irene says

    I would be absolutely honored to receive a card that you’ve made during your livestream or a replay. Today’s cards were absolutely gorgeous!!

  21. Christine Latham says

    These cards are some of the most beautiful I think you’ve ever made. You always knock the ball out of the ballpark, Cathy!!