My July has been documented as my year-long album project continues! Here are the monthly figures: PHOTOS TAKEN: 168 (after culling from a larger number) PHOTOS USED: 26 Let’s jump in, shall we? The first page of the month features all four Zielske’s. (Yes, you have to look closely to find Dan, but I assure you, he’s there!) This is … Read More
New Swatching Tools from Waffle Flower Crafts
Today I’m happy to be part of a blog hop for Waffle Flower Crafts and their brand new crafty medium swatching tools. If you are like me and collect ink pads and other mediums, but really have no real resources of what the heck they look like, these products can help you to get organized and then get creating! I … Read More
Another installment of Super Simple with CZ
Today I’ve got another Super Simple with CZ guest post over on the Simon Says Stamp blog! From time to time, I’ll share videos featuring very simple and easily replicated processes for Simon, in the hopes to encourage those of you who might not think you can do a particular technique to give it a try! You can read more … Read More
Inlaid patterned paper for die cuts
Today I’ve got a few card projects where patterned paper or other cardstock fills in the open space of the die for a fun pop of color and contrast. I combined a bold patterned paper with a simple Sunflower Frame Die cut and just a touch of ink blending to create this card. Here is a video showing you how … Read More
My Big, Dumb Invisible Dragon book giveaway
Today I’m really thrilled to be able to give away two copies of a new children’s book that deals with the subject of loss and grief called My Big, Dumb Invisible Dragon by my friend and one-time colleague Angie Lucas. Angie was my managing editor at one time back in they hey day of Simple Scrapbooks magazine, which I would guess … Read More
Shimmery Background Sympathy Card (Simon Says Stamp new release blog hop)
Welcome to Day 1 of Simon Says Stamp blog hop for their new release, Believe in You. Today I have a simple, minimal card design to share with you that could be replicated for a number of different occasions. I created a sympathy card using my just released Clean Line Everyday stamps. I designed this set to serve as an … Read More
Color it up with cardstock! (two birthday card projects)
It’s new release day at Simon Says Stamp and I have a few clean and simple birthday card projects to share with you that make cardstock the key to coloring your images. I have a brand new stamp set and coordinating dies called Birthday Sweets. Birthday cards are the type of card I need the most and I wanted to … Read More
Free Cut File + Template (An Ode to a Cabinet Hybrid Scrapbook Page)
It’s been a while since I’ve shared a scrapbooking process video and today, not only do I have a video for you, but I also have a free electronic cut file and layered Photoshop template to inspire you to create and ode to something in your life! First things first, here are the free download packages. (Note: files are zipped … Read More
A new video series with Scrapbook & Cards Today!
Today I’m happy to announce a new video series I’m starting on the Scrapbook & Cards Today YouTube channel called Clean & Simple with Cathy Zielske. My goal each month is to bring you a card or scrapbook page featuring some fun but do-able techniques, and encourage you to give them a try. My first video features a simple emboss … Read More
Phomemo Thermal Pocket Printer Unboxing & Quick Review Video
Today I’ve got something a little different for you: an unboxing and quick review of a mini, inkless printer made by Phomemo. This nifty little Pocket Printer uses thermal technology and prints directly onto sticker paper in a handful of options (white, clear and color). The cool part is that you print directly from your phone via the Phomemo App … Read More