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Cathy Makes a Card: The Blog Post

Cathy Makes a Card: The Blog Post

[ Giveaway is now closed. ] If you’d like to be entered for a chance to win the card from today’s livestream (June 17, 2026), just leave a comment below! I’ll choose a winner at random by next week’s live.

And the winner is:

Congrats, Linda! I will be in touch.

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: 

It took a while to figure out the design, but… when you get it, you feel it!

I mentioned during the live that my full Christmas Joy in July Class Kit has sold out, however, the core products are still available:

This bundle includes the stamps, dies and curated ink pack, if you would still like to join in!

GET THE BUNDLE HERE

And you can join me this fall at the Altenew Cozy Comfort Retreat! There is still an early bird discount of $65 available using code COZY26EB. Plus, you can see a sneak of the products in the kit now on the class product page. Click on the image below to learn more.

Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. Nena L says

    It’s so nice to hear your thoughts as you create. The struggle is real. Sometimes having a second opinion is golden. Craft on!

  3. Melanie Waters says

    Another great live Cathy – you nailed the color combo from the Color Cube.

  5. Barbara Kohn says

    Love to see that I’m not the only perseverator when it comes to card design! Ultimately, the process led you to a great card. I always appreciate your composition review at the end!

  6. Laura Miller says

    Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm and ideas for this month’s SSS kit which is SO unique and interesting! I’m totally excited for mine to come now!! Also congratulations on NotSoCraftyDan (or the DanTheUnpaidIntern). I hope he can help make your life a little easier

  7. Diana says

    Love the colors! And another great card, you never disappoint. I love watching your videos!

  8. Dewanda Williams says

    Loved the softer colors for the card. Thanks for always entertaining us while educating and sharing with us.

  10. Linda Montgomery says

    Oh, pick me! I love this graphic card. I often struggle with element placement too, so I could relate to this video! Thank you for sharing. I cannot wait to get my kit. 🩷

  11. Kathleen Hartley says

    You persevered and ended with another beautiful card today. Thanks for sharing your process with us as always.

  12. Janice Scott says

    I loved the colors for the card today. Hey, sometimes things take time to come together. It turned out great. Just another idea for when I get my kit. Thanks Cathy.

  13. Kay Hensley says

    I love the card on tonight’s live. I have the stamp & die and am going to my room to make one right now, but I would cherish having the one made by you.

  14. Sandra Johnston says

    I would love to get this card. After all the work you put into designing this card, it is definitely a keeper! Although you went through many twists and turns creating this card, it was really helpful to see your thought process and how you handled each challenge. It is always good that you keep things real because we all have oops moments! Loved the video!

  15. Mari Hanson says

    It was so fun to see how your card came to fruition- I love these graphic designs. Thank you for a good reminder to use those color cubes, this color palette was lovely.

  16. Mel H says

    Love this card and the Cube made for a very cool color palette. I got my card from you this week and it is STUNNING! Going in a frame in my scrapbook studio!

  18. Christine Latham says

    Love this card, Cathy! The colors are beautiful and work so well together. I can’t wait for my card kit to arrive as I want to make some spinner cards. I have the first two Color Cubes and need to get them out and put them to good use. Thanks for everything you do for the crafting community.