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Cathy Makes a Card: the Blog Post

Cathy Makes a Card: the Blog Post

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  7. Kathy Andrews says

    Always love your videos, especially when I’m free to watch them LIVE. You’re the best and enjoy watching you create – detailed and absolutely wonderful. Can’t ask for anything more.

  14. Michelle Yager says

    How sweet of you and C9! I love their products. Please enroll me in the drawing. Thanks so much!

  15. Vicki West says

    C9 has my heart!!! Friends were in Utah yesterday and I was like “THAT’S WHERE CONCORD & 9TH IS!!!!” (hahaha…oh, and maybe a national park LOL)

  20. Debra Hotaling says

    Hi Cathy,

    This is my first live class with you! I’m enjoying the replays! I love Concord & 9th!

    Have a great day!

    Thank you,
    Debbie 🌻

  21. Mollie Hinkle says

    Your lives and other videos have become such a staple in my papercrafting journey! So thankful I found you from a comment on one of Ralph’s videos!! Can’t wait for Halloween so I can give my friends cute Halloween cards!

  23. Lyn McMahill says

    I love watching you make cards and also enjoy your discussions. You inspire me every time I watch you. Hope I get a chance at a concord n 9th gift card as I love all the products.

  27. Dawn Maners says

    I LOVE C9 inks, papers, stamps and dies !! I attend C9 Camp since 2024 and HIGHLY RECOMMEND, but don’t limit my participation – LOL – A GC would be lovely and I love watching you, your collections and approach to life !!!

  30. Gurtha Murphy says

    Hoping to learn even more techniques and fun cardmaking methods. Love all the products and listening to your fun descriptions.

  32. Sorim Lee says

    Hi Cathy!
    I love watching your lives and your fun sense of humour! I’m so happy to be able to catch your live today and watch you create with Concord & 9th! Love, love, love C9 and Kristina Werner!

  34. Deb Kedrowski says

    Watching you LIVE right now (as usual), and just love this card….it’s adorable!!! I saw this new product online yesterday, but seeing this card made puts it over the top for me – it’s a must have!! Thank you for all you do to keep our crafting community engaged and alive. 🙂

  36. Julie L Urban says

    Thx for the chance to win a gc for C9! LOVE C9 and so excited to see what you make! Btw your LIVES are always the best!

  38. MaryAnn Novakowski says

    Hallowe’en is my daughters favourite event Love your cards and videos. watch faithfully. and Concord & 9th is a great company lovethe products.

  40. Doreen Morton says

    Love Wednesdays because you go live. My little treat to me!
    While I’m not a Halloween gal, I enjoy and appreciate those who are.
    Thanks for the joy and inspiration, Cathy!

  42. Betsey Forbes says

    Cathy – I love your lives – you are so genuine and I enjoy the stories you tell. Concord and 9th is my one of my favorite companies. Thank you for offering a giveaway!

  45. Linda Brown says

    Loved this little Halloween set just to have one of this theme. Great job in showing the hill and how to divide the ground from the sky.

  46. Jamie Y. says

    Absolutely loving this card, Cathy! That linen stamp really gives that autumn sky a little bit extra! Happy week!

  47. Andrea Robert says

    Cathy, this card so absobooply adorable! Those little trick or treaters are too cute…I especially love the dragon/dinosaur…he reminds me of Maurice Sendak characters (Where the Wild Things). Love it!

  50. Florna says

    I love this card, it’s coming together so well. It reminds me of Bates Motel lol. Cute and spooky cool. Great job Cathy! Thank you.

  51. Cordelia Ralph says

    First off, you are the highlight of my week. Second, I’m excited to be making a Halloween card with you. This one is just plain and simply adorable. I’d love to get a card like this from you.

  54. Robin Palmer says

    I am so excited that I ordered most of the items Cathy used in today’s live. As a new grandma, I need to start building up my Halloween themed supplies. Cathy has confirmed that I made the right choices!

  57. Joanne Agel says

    You such a breath of fresh air every time I watch you. It’s hard to make me chuckle and you do. Guess we’re cut from the same cloth. I know, I know, scary. No worries I won’t stalk you. 🫪
    Truly enjoy watching u live or watching after the fact. Thanks for all you do, share and this generous giveaway.

  66. Lisa N says

    Absolutely ADORABLE card! Loved every minute of your long video! Please don’t change a thing 😀

  67. Tami from Texas says

    Great Halloween card today Cathy!! Your attention to the little details is what sets you apart from other card makers… Healing prayers for your Mom as well.
    Thank you for being you and sharing your talents.

  72. Tami E says

    Great Halloween card today Cathy!! Your attention to the little details is what sets you apart from other card makers… Healing prayers for your Mom as well.
    Thank you for being you and sharing your talents.

  79. Michelle says

    I loved this card Cathy, it’s just too darn cute. I’ve ordered this set from C9 so I can’t wait for it to arrive in Australia.

    Ps. I hope your Mum is ok & has a speedy recovery and is home soon.

  81. Diana Sheely says

    This was a really fun card. It definitely gets me in the mood for Halloween. I especially love that texture stamp. It adds so much to the project!!

  82. Susan says

    Such a cute card that has me thinking fall even more. Trying to enjoy all the good vibes of summer, but fall is my jam. Inspiring and entertaining livestream. Thanks!

  83. Mary Brown says

    Love the cute, so very cute! Your blending of the background is gorgeous! Have a great day!

  86. Jami Maxson (nephewnathanAKAJami) says

    Such a cute card, and so fun to watch it come together. Even better is to have this to look forward to the middle of each week, to see what you and those in the chat find to “talk” about, whether crafting related or not. Hope your mom continues to do well and your dad finds what he needs at home, lol.

  87. Lena N says

    Thank you for sharing how you made the card using Concord and 9th products! You always inspire me when I watch you do your thing! I enjoyed your vlog!

  92. Ekizabeth St. Gelais says

    Thank you for another inspiring video. I enjoyed your background preparation. Very cute design. I don’t really make Halloween cards but could use the ideas for the scrapbooking page.

  94. Sandy Liles says

    The card was great! I love those little trick or treaters and I was one talking to my screen saying “YES! put the ghost inside” LOL

  95. shari olson-anderson says

    Hello Cathy…good to have joined your live with your spooky not so spooky card, you are refreshing start tooooo my day

  96. Leslie Longoria says

    Enjoyed the live and your Halloween creation. You are fun to watch with your humor and I like your new intro song and how you just have fun!

  98. Theresa R Parker says

    I laughed so much with everyone, with this set so cute! So sorry to hear about you mom! She will get so tickled, like all of us peeps! Thank you hun!

  99. Linda Hasz says

    I really love the background stamp from Kristina Werner. I also love your ideas and the simplicity of your cards. My problem is not being able to control myself when I’m making my cards & then they end up being more complicated. That being said, I love making cards. Keep up your great work!

  100. Amanda Nelson says

    I’m so thankful for you & all of videos, even the shorts. Your design reviews are wonderful. I wish that I had time to watch your video today from beginning. At the time, that your live was on I was giving Power Red for the Red Cross. You look wonderful & you’re beautiful. Have a wonderful week & weekend.

    Sincerely,
    Amanda Nelson

  101. Laura Miller says

    Thanks for another fun card including walking us through your process. I’m not a new card maker and I love your Design Reviews! Also regarding short hair, when I want to go short, I cut it just long enough to go into a pony tail because shorter can’t be pulled back and gets OH so annoying. ALSO I just love the slouchy ghost inside the card!!

  102. Diane says

    Did not get to comment near the end of video because was little .
    The Halloween card was very cute ! 🥰 Thank you for sharing this fun cute video . 💜😊

  105. Jackie Parkins says

    I’m glad your mom is doing well. Exercise makes a difference. I am SO over summer and ready for the ber months. Your card is fabulous and I can’t wait to see your costume. I loved Widow’s Bay.

  106. Debra Clark says

    Loved the card, Halloween is so much fun. I always love watching your process, I learn so much. The background worked perfect. Thank you for ideas.

  107. Carol Hopkins says

    Cathy – I love your cards and watching your videos. Your cards are so elegant and classy and you are such a charming and “real” host.

  109. Peggy J Johnston says

    Cathy I live in Rogers, mn
    I appreciate your creativity, the variety of styles and companies. Your sense of humor is helpful in my anxiety lately

  110. Deltha Sharp says

    Loving the Halloween Vibes in this Card. I’ve totally changed my tune about decorating early. If it makes you happy – DO IT! Thanks for the opportunity to win a gift card!

  116. Rosie McQuillon says

    I just love your style in card making. I too am a fan of Halloween and this card turned out fantastic!❤️

  117. Lisa_GK says

    I can never express enough just how much I adore you! You had me cracking up within the first few seconds of today’s video (watching on replay because you know…work expects me to work and not be on YouTube). Cute card!!!

  118. Marie Genrich says

    I love this card! Is it terrible that I like making Halloween cards more than Christmas cards???

  119. Marcy S. says

    Such a cute Halloween card! I missed the Live so I watched on replay. The osteoporosis doctor would have minded if I were watching you instead of listening to her! 😉

  121. Dawn Fluegel says

    Love your into and sense of humor Cathy. Concord & 9th is my favorite paper/ink option. Love the Halloween spooky cards.

  122. Fanny says

    Love the card!!!! That die set is extremely cute and honestly I think it is perfect since I don’t really do too many Halloween cards but I also love making them. ❤️

  125. Donna McGarry says

    Catching this on the replay. Damn work gets in the way, but pays for my products!

    Cathy, I love your work!

  127. Lori Cash says

    I love this card so much! Those little monsters are the best. Thanks for sharing your talents with us👻

  128. Sandy Suzuka says

    I just started making Halloween cards today so I was so happy to see what you created today. It came out so darn cute and I especially like the inside with the little “ghosts”. Love the textured stamp for the sky. I have seen white clouds that had that same look, but not as spooky as when you ink blend with dark Halloween colors! Hope your mom is up and about soon. Getting old is not for the faint of heart…

  129. Tracy Stedman says

    Hi Cathy, you are so generous! and obviously love your viewers (unless the gift card is a bribe to keep us watching 🙂 JK! JK!) Thank you for the chance to win, but mostly for sharing your talent, your knowledge and experience, your positivity, yourself. You are so inspiring not just in creating cards, but in your “this isn’t an atomic bomb” approach that allows me to let go and let the creativity flow, to let mistakes happen if they happen.Your lives and videos are like zen for me–they calm me and and allow troubles to disappear for a while, and then return to the world with a buoyant spirit. BTW, I especially liked the background for the Halloween card.

  130. Laura says

    I love watching your videos. I usually learn something or get inspired. Thankyou.
    The card today as cute with the trick or treaters.

  132. Cindy Schonewolf says

    I love Halloween too 💀👻😺

    And what is the chewy’s for the cats? I went back and looked to see and I have not luck yet. And love watching you!!!

  135. Lori Moshier says

    I never miss your card lessons, either live or on replay. Thanks for the fun video!

  137. Mary Fender says

    That was a FUN one! Always a pleasure to watch you!
    Cheers to you and I’m glad your mom is on the mend!

  138. Jennifer Loudermilk says

    C9 is hands down my favorite company. Love their designs and especially their ink.

  139. Renee Demke says

    That was such a cute card! I enjoyed watching you make it. Best wishes and a fast recovery for your Mom.

  141. Sãndra Velk says

    Oh Cathy, such a cute card! Love all your fun positive vibes and personally I can’t wait to start making fall and Halloween cards. You inspired me to a similar take on this card.
    Have an amazing week.

  145. Toni C says

    I love the card! We still don’t really celebrate Halloween in Australia but its definitely growing. I’d love to have people to give Halloween cards to.

  147. Rae K Vermeal says

    Trick or Treat, Cathy! 👻👻👻👻👻👻

    Congrats on your garage being painted! Thanks for a fun live and showing us an adorable card!!

  148. Rae K Vermeal says

    Trick or Treat, Cathy! 👻👻👻👻👻👻

    Congrats on your garage being painted! Thanks for a fun live and showing us an adorable card!!

    Hmmm…the browser says it’s detecting a duplicate comment and I’ve already said the above. Hoping it doesn’t want me to remove those sweet little ghosts! Ahhhh technology!!!

  150. Tammy Wallace says

    Hi Cathy!
    I love all of your videos so much but your lives are my favorite. The Halloween card is so dang adorable! Thanks for not having to be “present” to win a give away since I am never available to watch your lives live. 🙂

    Thank you for sharing your talent and humor with all of us.

    Tammy

  151. Chantal says

    ✨️Hi Cathy 👋 I enjoyed the handmade card you did today. Very inspiring! Thank you! ✨️

  152. Bethany Rapp says

    I’m the introvert ghost in the doorway wondering who is going to ruin my day with a pop-in lol. Adorable card!

  159. Nancy Zocco says

    I love Concord and 9th! Their products are amazing. I enjoyed watching you create that adorable Halloween scene. Your ink blending is exquisite! I always enjoy your videos.

  160. Christine Latham says

    Cathy – This card is amazing! Who am I kidding…ALL of your cards are amazing but this one is a little “extra,” if you know what I mean. Thank you for making Wednesday one of my favorite days and for always teaching me something new. You are the very best!!

  163. Elaine H. says

    Love the Halloween card you made today, Cathy. The background is boo-tiful (sorry, I hate that I had to say that), and the trick or treaters are cute as buttons.

  164. Amy Hagland says

    Love the card, Cathy! And your homemade intro song always makes me giggle. Thank you for the fun and inspiration from a former Minnesotan to a current one!

  165. Gretina G. says

    I love your YouTube card making videos and designs. The cute tricker treaters are so fun and understated. Love the color choices.

  168. Denise Bryant says

    Fall is my favorite season, and I LOVE Halloween! Love the scene with the spooky house and adorable trick-or-treaters!

  170. Elayne Catey says

    I don’t usually make cute cards but I absolutely adore this one. The ghost peeking out the door puts it over the top. Fabulous as usual! And the video is full of great ideas and tips. Thank you!!

  171. Shirley McNeely says

    Hi from HOT AZ. Cathy, I hope you’ve been safe from all the rain and flooding in the Midwest. Love you and all the friends. Fun cardmaking is so enjoyable

  172. Jan Simmons says

    Catching you on the replay. So loving this adorable card! Those little trick or treaters are the cutest.

  173. Karen Schroeder says

    I never would have thought to use those colors for your background, but they were perfect! The linen stamp was the perfect addition. Love all the cute costumed kids and the ghost peeking out of the front door! A fantastic card as usual!

  174. LeDonna MaCurdy says

    I love your clean and simple format and the techniques you show. Thank you for your great sense of humor that helps get me through the tough days.

  175. Frances Smith says

    A very cute card Cathy. I just love the background and that dinosaur is just too cute.

  177. Candy says

    I like it when you ask for other people’s opinions while making the cards. Just makes it seem more real and friendly. Thank you.

  178. Elizabeth Petersen says

    I started my cardmaking journey at the same time you started yours! I love your clean and simple approach. Thank you for all the wonderful inspiration.

  179. Carmen Nance says

    This Halloween card is adorable! I love your ink blended background paired with the linen textured stamp. This card definitely gets me in the mood for fall as Halloween is right around the corner. Thank you for the sweet trick or trick inspiration!

  181. Elizabeth says

    Hi Cathy,
    I absolutely love the Halloween card you made.
    Hope I’m picked for the $25 gift card. Thank you for the opportunity❣️🤗

  182. Kelly Gulden says

    I loved the Halloween card! Had a great time watching the making of it! I watch intently on your blending skills hoping I can emulate them! Thank you for all you do!

  184. Tracie M. says

    Love the Halloween card inspiration. I bought this set so looking forward to creating with it.

  186. Sarah Allcock says

    I was on the fence (haha) about getting this C&9 release, but your video enabled me! Thanks, Cathy!

  188. Colette Smith says

    Such a fun card and you always make watching so entertaining. Thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge.

  189. Karen Myszewski says

    Cathy I was on the fence for the linen stamp. Now I need it and some Fig ink too 🙂 thank you! 😊

  192. Joe D says

    I am so excited for this set! I love Halloween! Such a fun time and great season of the year. Cathy and Concord and 9th always deliver!!

  193. Mari Hanson says

    Your card ended up so cute! Love the background, the little ghost peeking out is darling! A very fun livestream session! Thanks, Cathy!

  194. Donna Muff says

    I love watching your lives. You are so detailed and work at such a good pace so it’s enjoyable.

  195. Kim Huelskamp says

    love your Cathy original song 🙂
    Great card Cathy. I love Halloween cards and this is where I struggle with creating. Great card!!