Today’s cards were so fun to create! And you really can use this idea for any theme and any stamps you have on hand.
If you’d like to be entered for a chance to win the card from today’s livestream (Sept. 16, 2026), just leave a comment below! I’ll choose a winner at random by next week’s 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 just love the classic Halloween colors! And coloring gems to match my project.
And remember: use this design for ANY theme! Grab a stamp set you have and go to town. The same goes for making a pattern. Just start in the center and build out, repeating where you can.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
SUPPLIES:
Mollie Beth says
SO excited to see what you make this week! I look forward to this every week!
Kathleen Hartley says
Halloween cards are my jam! Love watching you create a little spooky magic!
Laura Miller says
Love your cards today … I always am buying these cute little stamps and dont always have an idea but you gave me TWO great ideas today!! Thanks for sharing
Shirley L Ano says
I so want to win this first card. I love it. Thanks for offering it up.
Penny Mann says
Halloween cards are so cute!
Cordelia Ralph says
What a fun Halloween card! Looks great just like you.😉
Terre Holada says
Awesome work as always.
Florna says
What a cute and spooktacular card! Perfect colours too. Thank you Cathy.
Alma Dirpaul says
I would LOVE to receive a card from you, Cathy.
Btw – I thought it was called CZ tape for a long time!!
Elizabeth says
I love your videos, both premiers and lives.Halloween is special to be especially because my sister-in- law was born on Halloween 🎃
I’d love to get a Cathy Z card!
Gloria Williams says
Would love to win one of your cards!
Tara H. says
Such an adorable card today. Thanks for lots of great tips!
Wendy Young says
I always learn something new from your lives! Thanks for the tips and tricks! Loving the Halloween cards💜
Annie Cianciolo says
These cards are the cutest! Great reminders of simple options!!
Phyllis Zimmerman says
Love your cards. Thanks so much.
Stuart Morse says
These Halloween cards are so cute! Great use of small stamps too.
Kim Amstutz says
Love the pop of color on the cards!
Diana Sheely says
Loved the cards. They are both great reminders on other/more uses for using our smaller stamps in a cohesive manner. I really liked that you added the 3 colored stripes to the 2nd card. The 2 cards look SO good next to each other.
Crowley Kathleen says
Two very fun Halloween cards, Cathy. Thank you for sharing them with us.
Tamara Campbell says
Hello! I usually catch your lives on replay but caught this one live. I like your little song at the beginning. Both cards are great but my favorite is the 4 rectangles.
Susan says
Love this gridwork!
kathy ingram says
Two very cute Halloween cards. Love the make your own background.
Faulba B Dorsett (Fab) says
I would be so tickled to get one of your cute cards. Friday is my 73rd birthday.
Jeanne Boardman says
Love the cards! Perfect for a not too spooky Halloween.
Sylvia Torres says
Fabulous Halloween cards! Thank you Cathy!
Anne Song says
Hi Cathy, i love your work and would love to receive a card
Marla Gardner says
Love all your cards, but these today are extra special.
Corina Razo says
A spooktacular card indeed. Thanks sharing your humor and card making skills.
Lisa P says
These cards are fantastic!! I love how you used the smaller stamps to make your own patterned paper.
Kathy Patterson says
I’d love to have one of your cards. You are so much better than I am!!
Linda M Maroney says
Loved your ideas for Halloween cards today. I think I can find ways to use these ideas using other stamps I have and for other holidays! Thanks again Cathy.
Sandy Sullivan says
Such fun cards!!
Mary Ramirez says
I love every card that you do never seen one that I don’t love
Mary Ann Eitel says
Love the simplicity of this card.TFS
darcy peters says
I love these Halloween colors! And the popped up card base !
Terri Lee Alstadt says
Hi Cathy, my granddaughter loves cats so I couldn’t resist the embossing folder on the rickety fence. Spooky cute! Love your cards and your teaching, also your explanation about the grid… I’m learning, Thanks….
Mari H says
I would REALLY love to have a CZ Halloween card! They are both very fun!
Jennifer Loudermilk says
This was fun to watch come together.
Michelle says
Thank you for allowing me to once again Chillaxx I enjoyed both the cards and seeing how smooth Gina K ink blend. I can’t wait to play with my. I am a newbie to stamp making. I play a lot with dies, but have never really gotten into cards and stamping because I didn’t like to color. Well maybe it’s cause I’m not that good at it but when I saw your video of gamosol And colored pencils, I have really been playing with my coloring, but seeing today’s paper pattern with stamping, I love it brilliant
Carol Wineman says
Would love one of your cards11112
Carla Mueller says
Your Lives are fun and your cards are approachable. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!
Teri says
Live getting little tips from watching you design the cards.
Really like Halloween cards that you make, love Halloween also!
Paula winkler p says
Such a classy layout ! So simple and pretty! I also want to try a birthday and Xmas theme ! Versatile layout. Ordering the postage die
Nena says
Thanks for sharing such cuteness and yes, we take pleasure in indulging you!
Sue Sandberg says
Love watching you and your wonderful card designs. Your Halloween cards are adorable!
Susan Bollinger says
Cathy just love watching you. Love this card and the pattern you made. Both of your cards are great. Thanks for sharing,
Margo Lowe says
Such adorable cards!
Laura Denklau says
Oh My Goth!! I love both these cards! You are so talented. Thank you Cathy!
Sanna says
Awesome cards!
Tracy K says
Beautiful cards
Denise Bryant says
Such a fun Halloween card! Love the images and the colors!