Such cute cards and I am loving Colorado Craft Company stamps. Have seen them in quite a few postings over the last several months and they just get cuter and cuter.
Maybe there are others but you are the only one I know that replies to comments. I think that is so thoughtful especially when it takes a lot of time to do so. I really appreciate your work and your encouraging remarks.
Well, I am truly grateful that anyone spends time watching my videos. Honestly. UA-cam has been the surprise of my career, having only really found my footing in the past few years. So when you spend time watching I want to thank you!
I love the new release stamps and I really enjoyed your watercolor tutorial. Those bunnies are just the cutest but I love all the new stamps. Beautiful cards.
Such an elegant card CZ. The black card base and the colors for the macarons is jaw dropping for sure. And the envelope, pah-leeze! A sweet treat for the recipient! I didn't know I could have a favorite video from you because I like them all!
I have just fell in love with these tiny adorable mice and bunnies. Your Easter card is so sweet and I also love that you watercolored it. Thanks for sharing your talents!!
So much appreciate that you spent time explaining watercolor painting technique, *and* that the video title tips exactly what technique the viewer will learn (with the sentiment placement as a bonus). Thanks from a noob.
I've never eaten a macaron but I love the pretty colors. I love your videos and your craft room/dining room. At 76 years old, I have my first designated craft room. Before that, it was a table in the corner of the living room. I adore these stamps (used one for the hubby's Valentine card) and the fact that they are so easy to watercolor for a non-expert like me. Just keep on keeping it real, Cathy. We love your style. I can't imagine the happiness of winning five of these stamps. Wow!
Lovely and what a difference with the sentiment placement - oh my goodness...something I totally struggle with! After watching this a lightbulb went off in my head (I have an idea for you!). I think it would be fabulous if you started a video series where you help other cardmakers place their elements, i.e. sentiments (at least that’s what I always need the most help with lol). I love stamping, water coloring, Copic coloring, die-cutting ALL THE THINGs and I end up with all these beautiful elements but struggle to put them into a cohesive design. My most common issue is with sentiments. I can’t decide what size, die cut or stamp or emboss, what color to stamp sentiments in (black on white or white on black), where to put it etc. I would love it if I could send you photos of my cards and watch you give suggestions about how to finish it out with your wonderful eye for design. I’m guessing many other cardmakers would jump on this too. Kind of like Kristina Werner’s mail call but with design tips. Let me know if you want to try it and I will send you some examples - I have at least three that I’m struggling with right now ha! You could call the series, “I started a card, now what?” “I painted a thing, now what” Or something like that. :)
Wow ! It never would’ve occurred to me to stamp the sentiment so close to the images, but it REALLY works ! No doubt about it. I have the birthday stamp set from this collection, and it’s the only card I’ve ever watercolored. I used the distress inks; even used the same color for the bunnies. Thanks for the lesson on sentiment placement - it’s a game changer !
I always think, I love this, but I'll never be able to (insert whatever). But watching you paint these whimsical rabbits gives me courage to try, to just go with the flow.
I love pastel colors. Spring is my favorite time of year and all of these images would work well in pastels. Wow. The importance of sentiment placement could not have been more clear. Good inspiration Cathy. Have a good week.
I love your water coloring technique with the distressed inks. I never think to use Mina as a total water color. Great job on both cards!! And I just LOVE your crafting humor! You are a hoot and add so much excitement 😍 to the crafting community 😄
These are very cute cards. Can’t wait to get the ink cubes for the latest 4 colors of distress inks. My local scrapbook store carries these stamps and I have several. Of course I do live in Colorado so hey, Colorado Craft Company!
I look forward to your tutorials. Your heart makes my day, and you have a way of helping folks like myself feel less intimidated about card making! I’ve had a big shot for two years now, not a lot of supplies at all. When I get the courage to go stand in front of it...I get brain freeze, look at the basic shape dies that came with it and stare. I don’t know what to do with squares, circles, stars, and rectangles...
I really like the hand drawn look of the stamps, makes them look like a classic story book picture. Thank you for another beautiful tutorial and a look at these new stamps. :)
I just watched this again and am thankful for the reminder about sentiment placement. I'm getting ready to watercolor this image and I'll wait to stamp my greeting until I've finished painting. Thank you for your down-to-earth suggestions that make our card designs better.
I always enjoy your videos and this one makes watercolor look easy. I've been loving on the Anita Jeram stamps since they came out. They are just so sweet. Take care of your back. It is hard to sit and craft when your back hurts. Hugs.
Another wonderful card as usual! I love how you are gaining confidence with your watercolor painting. I think we all aspire to paint like Kristina, at least I sure do! Thanks for your wonderful clear and easy to understand tips and explanations.
I really enjoyed your light touch in painting with distress inks. I'm inspired to take mine out and give it a go! I love the new images from Colorado Craft Company. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Cathy, I really enjoyed your tutorial. You might think this a bit strange but I find your voice and accent very soothing and calming. I try to watch one of your videos before I go to bed to relax me, please keep the videos coming I love them.
Oh, that is high praise! And that doesn't sound weird. I'm actually a big fan of ASMR and have been watching certain channels for a number of years, before bed, for the wind down time. : )
It's so helpful that you showed three placement options for the Easter card sentiment and explained why the third option was preferable. I used the same stamp for Easter cards this year, and would have changed where I put my sentiment if I'd watched this video first!
I'm learning to watercolour and just love the Anita Jeram illustrations. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on placement of words - something I never considered.
According to my mother...Macaroons are a single layer cookie, either coconut or almond flavor. Macarons (ends with Rons) are 2 cookies with a soft icing type layer between the cookies.
Thanks so much for sharing these beautiful stamps and cards, they’re absolutely beautiful!!! I’ve always wanted to try them out! The Easter bunny stamp is so cute! Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring so many of us!!!😊❤️
Not only was it great to watch you make two, very different, cards they are available in the U.K. Thanks too for explaining the sentiment placement, it looked weird but I didn’t know why - now I do. I’m going to try and remember to place my sentiment last in future 😊
My husband said OOOOHHH HAMBURGERS !!! He's so silly, we watch enough of those cooking shows he should know what a Macaron is. Love the coloring. I've never seen this company before I'll have to check out their stuff. Always something new to spend my pension check on.
Absolutely awesome cards !!! I feel like I've become a real Cathy Z stalker . . every video is both a learning experience and FUN all rolled into one - and anytime learning is fun it's a good thing (right)
I almost feel ‘normal’ when I watch your videos... I sometimes stamp my sentiment on a separate piece of paper so I can move it around before I stamp it on the final card! Those Big and Bolds make amazing slimline cards😉
Macarons and macaroons are separate entities. Macaroons are a puffy confection as opposed to the sandwich-like form of the macaron. Different ingredients, too. Indeed, I had to google the difference, as I used to make macaroons and they didn't look like little sandwiches. So, now we both know. I got a chuckle out of "you're gonna need a bigger boat." Your videos always brighten my day. These new stamps are absolutely adorable! Thanks so much for sharing your time and expertise. Take care!
I love the 1st fingernail polish! I don’t know for sure, but I think there are coconut macaroon’s, and French macaron’s. The first one sounds more like moon, while the 2nd is like the guy Ron! Thank you again for the design tips!
These cards are absolutely fabulous. You make it look so easy. I think that I “over-think” my cards because it takes me forever to make just one! Thank you for the inspiration. Hope your back is better, Cathy.
Ha! Love that. True story: I didn't go to design school either. Journalism degree. Funny how careers can twist and turn! I can write a good article lead with the best of them!
I bought the Easter stamp set. I love it. I’ve made five cards with it so far. The artwork on the stamp sets is so cute. You always do such a great job.
Great video! I really like your macaron card - you make it so easy! I have lots of Colorado Craft Company's Anita Jeram stamp/die sets - I LOVE them. I haven't ever bought any of their Big and Bold stamps though - After seeing the macarons I may have to change that haven't to a have. Thanks for sharing so freely!
My first Cathy Zielske video. First of many, I hope. I enjoy your sense of humor!
Welcome aboard!
So calming to just watch you watercolor and listen to you. Happens when I watch Kristina Werner too! Love this new release! Thank you for sharing!
That is HIGH praise. She is a master!
I love both cards! Painting with the reinkers was lovely. The muted colors are perfect. TY for sharing your talent with all of us.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Such cute cards and I am loving Colorado Craft Company stamps. Have seen them in quite a few postings over the last several months and they just get cuter and cuter.
Maybe there are others but you are the only one I know that replies to comments. I think that is so thoughtful especially when it takes a lot of time to do so. I really appreciate your work and your encouraging remarks.
Well, I am truly grateful that anyone spends time watching my videos. Honestly. UA-cam has been the surprise of my career, having only really found my footing in the past few years. So when you spend time watching I want to thank you!
I love the new release stamps and I really enjoyed your watercolor tutorial. Those bunnies are just the cutest but I love all the new stamps. Beautiful cards.
Cathy, I LOVE your videos! Your sense of humor makes me watch even if it's something I don't think I would ever tackle. Thank U!
I'm so glad!
Such an elegant card CZ. The black card base and the colors for the macarons is jaw dropping for sure. And the envelope, pah-leeze! A sweet treat for the recipient! I didn't know I could have a favorite video from you because I like them all!
I have just fell in love with these tiny adorable mice and bunnies. Your Easter card is so sweet and I also love that you watercolored it. Thanks for sharing your talents!!
Thank you so much!
What fun cards you created today! Love your creativity, honesty, and humor!
Thanks so much!
So much appreciate that you spent time explaining watercolor painting technique, *and* that the video title tips exactly what technique the viewer will learn (with the sentiment placement as a bonus). Thanks from a noob.
Glad it was helpful!
I've never eaten a macaron but I love the pretty colors. I love your videos and your craft room/dining room. At 76 years old, I have my first designated craft room. Before that, it was a table in the corner of the living room. I adore these stamps (used one for the hubby's Valentine card) and the fact that they are so easy to watercolor for a non-expert like me. Just keep on keeping it real, Cathy. We love your style. I can't imagine the happiness of winning five of these stamps. Wow!
Oh thank you!
I could watch you create all day long!
Lovely and what a difference with the sentiment placement - oh my goodness...something I totally struggle with! After watching this a lightbulb went off in my head (I have an idea for you!). I think it would be fabulous if you started a video series where you help other cardmakers place their elements, i.e. sentiments (at least that’s what I always need the most help with lol). I love stamping, water coloring, Copic coloring, die-cutting ALL THE THINGs and I end up with all these beautiful elements but struggle to put them into a cohesive design. My most common issue is with sentiments. I can’t decide what size, die cut or stamp or emboss, what color to stamp sentiments in (black on white or white on black), where to put it etc. I would love it if I could send you photos of my cards and watch you give suggestions about how to finish it out with your wonderful eye for design. I’m guessing many other cardmakers would jump on this too. Kind of like Kristina Werner’s mail call but with design tips. Let me know if you want to try it and I will send you some examples - I have at least three that I’m struggling with right now ha! You could call the series, “I started a card, now what?” “I painted a thing, now what” Or something like that. :)
I so love every single video you produce, they are so fun! But seriously, you make everything look so simple. I love distress ink for watercolor!
I love all of your hints! Shading, placement of sentiment and rubbing your new stamps to remove the residue. So helpful
I like your first placement the best. Super cute, both cards and the envelope!
Wow ! It never would’ve occurred to me to stamp the sentiment so close to the images, but it REALLY works ! No doubt about it. I have the birthday stamp set from this collection, and it’s the only card I’ve ever watercolored. I used the distress inks; even used the same color for the bunnies. Thanks for the lesson on sentiment placement - it’s a game changer !
You are so welcome!
Cathy your cards are delightful. I love them both. Thank you for sharing your ideas with us.❤️🤗
You are so welcome
I always think, I love this, but I'll never be able to (insert whatever). But watching you paint these whimsical rabbits gives me courage to try, to just go with the flow.
Yay!
Love your cards! Especially the bunnies 💕 Thanks for another great video Cathy.
Thanks so much!
Those bunnies are so cute I can't stand it! Love your videos!
i love ALL of anita jeram's stamps.....sooooo sweet. and your videos are fantastic....funny, informative and forgiving. keep 'em coming
Thanks so much!
I love pastel colors. Spring is my favorite time of year and all of these images would work well in pastels. Wow. The importance of sentiment placement could not have been more clear. Good inspiration Cathy. Have a good week.
Thanks so much 😊
I love your water coloring technique with the distressed inks. I never think to use Mina as a total water color. Great job on both cards!! And I just LOVE your crafting humor! You are a hoot and add so much excitement 😍 to the crafting community 😄
Thank you so much!
These are very cute cards. Can’t wait to get the ink cubes for the latest 4 colors of distress inks. My local scrapbook store carries these stamps and I have several. Of course I do live in Colorado so hey, Colorado Craft Company!
Wow! Exciting to see you mastering watercolor painting! Yay & hugs!
Yay, thank you!
I look forward to your tutorials. Your heart makes my day, and you have a way of helping folks like myself feel less intimidated about card making! I’ve had a big shot for two years now, not a lot of supplies at all. When I get the courage to go stand in front of it...I get brain freeze, look at the basic shape dies that came with it and stare. I don’t know what to do with squares, circles, stars, and rectangles...
Oh my! You just gave me a great idea, LisaDawn! A card with just some basic shapes! adding that to my idea list!
I really like the hand drawn look of the stamps, makes them look like a classic story book picture. Thank you for another beautiful tutorial and a look at these new stamps. :)
Thank you so much!
I just watched this again and am thankful for the reminder about sentiment placement. I'm getting ready to watercolor this image and I'll wait to stamp my greeting until I've finished painting. Thank you for your down-to-earth suggestions that make our card designs better.
I love the new stamps, especially the bunnies. Your card is wonderful!
Thank you so much!
I always enjoy your videos and this one makes watercolor look easy. I've been loving on the Anita Jeram stamps since they came out. They are just so sweet.
Take care of your back. It is hard to sit and craft when your back hurts. Hugs.
It is MUCH better. I think I had a weird night were it tweaked and then woke up, no issues. Grateful for that!
Another wonderful card as usual! I love how you are gaining confidence with your watercolor painting. I think we all aspire to paint like Kristina, at least I sure do! Thanks for your wonderful clear and easy to understand tips and explanations.
Yes I love watching her paint with Distress Inks and I feel like I have learned a lot from her, but she is a master for sure!
Fabulous cards Cathy. Totally makes me want to pull out my inks and watercolor. Love them!!
Thanks Dana Joy! xoxo
Thank you for the video and the tips. Especially the sentiment tip. This Bunny loves the Anita Jeram bunnies.
Debby Tool!! I got mine two days ago and I was able to use this tool yesterday!! It was AWESOME!! My hands thank you and Debby for this tool!!!♥️♥️
Enjoy it
I really enjoyed your light touch in painting with distress inks. I'm inspired to take mine out and give it a go! I love the new images from Colorado Craft Company. Thanks for sharing!
Your distress ink coloring was great to watch. I can't wait to try it. The stamps are really cute!
Love, love those stamps and you are a masterful painter Ms Cath!
Thank you so much!
Love learning about the word placement too! I really really needALL of these!
Fabulous! Love the new CCC release! And I love to watercolor, too 😉
I am glad to have watched you watercolor those images. I really am going to have to give this a try. TFS!!!
Hi Cathy, I really enjoyed your tutorial. You might think this a bit strange but I find your voice and accent very soothing and calming. I try to watch one of your videos before I go to bed to relax me, please keep the videos coming I love them.
Oh, that is high praise! And that doesn't sound weird. I'm actually a big fan of ASMR and have been watching certain channels for a number of years, before bed, for the wind down time. : )
Wow...thanks for the distress ink/painting clues!! Who knew. I enjoy you!
I love the distress ink watercolor method!! Great job!
It's so helpful that you showed three placement options for the Easter card sentiment and explained why the third option was preferable. I used the same stamp for Easter cards this year, and would have changed where I put my sentiment if I'd watched this video first!
Super fun cards! You are always a pleasure to watch
I'm learning to watercolour and just love the Anita Jeram illustrations. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on placement of words - something I never considered.
Glad it was helpful!
My first thought was hamburgers too!! Love you Cathy!!
Absolutely love both of these cards. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks so much!
What a great reminder about painting with Distress Inks!!! Love your videos❤️
Thank you so much!
My daughter makes the most beautiful and perfect macarons in the prettiest pastels!!! I need this stamp!
Short O! Macaroons (long O) are those delightful coconut things. I LOVE how delicate these colors look.
I knew it felt wrong when I said it! Maracon. Now I know!
@@czdesign another to be confused with Macron, president of France. 😂😂😂 (Though he is a rather tasty bit, too!)
Yes, my MIL loves (coconut) macaroons. They’re easy to make but a sticky mess for the fingers. I far prefer the texture & flavour of macarons
According to my mother...Macaroons are a single layer cookie, either coconut or almond flavor. Macarons (ends with Rons) are 2 cookies with a soft icing type layer between the cookies.
Thanks Cathy the bunnies are adorable 😊
Glad you like them!
You are absolutely right! I love painting with Distress Inks. I think you did a fantastic job! :)
Thank you so much!
What great new additions and liked your cards....thank you.
Glad you like them!
Thanks so much for sharing these beautiful stamps and cards, they’re absolutely beautiful!!! I’ve always wanted to try them out! The Easter bunny stamp is so cute! Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring so many of us!!!😊❤️
Thank you so much!
I love the whimsy look of the stamps from Colorado Craft Company. I am just learning to water color and that would be so fun to do.
I have several of her stamp sets with bunnies, love how you watercolored them with tea dye. They look great! Will have to give it a try.
Please do!
So cute, love her style with your watercolors.
Me, too!
Love these stamps. Colorado craft co has wonderful stamps. TFS
Where do you order Colorado Craft items9?
I just rewatched this video for watercolor inspiration. Gonna try painting this afternoon🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻!
Have fun!
Amazing cards! Thanks you for explaining more about where to put sentiment on cards. Now it makes more sense to me.
Glad it was helpful!
Not only was it great to watch you make two, very different, cards they are available in the U.K. Thanks too for explaining the sentiment placement, it looked weird but I didn’t know why - now I do. I’m going to try and remember to place my sentiment last in future 😊
Thanks so much!
I am new to disstress inks, so I am glad that you are showing how else to use them
I was, too, about four years ago. I truly think they are a remarkable ink for so many different types of crafty things.
Fabulous yet again Cathy
Wonderful cards. Thanks for the watercolor tips.
I love that bunny set. My local stamp store has been making valentines with it. You colored them beautifully
Oh thank you!
My husband said OOOOHHH HAMBURGERS !!! He's so silly, we watch enough of those cooking shows he should know what a Macaron is. Love the coloring. I've never seen this company before I'll have to check out their stuff. Always something new to spend my pension check on.
Mine said the exact same thing!
They do look kind of like burgers
Absolutely awesome cards !!! I feel like I've become a real Cathy Z stalker . . every video is both a learning experience and FUN all rolled into one - and anytime learning is fun it's a good thing (right)
YES!
I almost feel ‘normal’ when I watch your videos... I sometimes stamp my sentiment on a separate piece of paper so I can move it around before I stamp it on the final card! Those Big and Bolds make amazing slimline cards😉
I'm so glad!
Thank you!!! I am encouraged to try watercolor. LOVE these stamp sets and hope to add them to my collection. They are timeless
Wonderful!
This is beautiful. Thanks for also introducing me to a new craft company.
You are so welcome!
Macarons and macaroons are separate entities. Macaroons are a puffy confection as opposed to the sandwich-like form of the macaron. Different ingredients, too. Indeed, I had to google the difference, as I used to make macaroons and they didn't look like little sandwiches. So, now we both know. I got a chuckle out of "you're gonna need a bigger boat." Your videos always brighten my day. These new stamps are absolutely adorable! Thanks so much for sharing your time and expertise. Take care!
I like my old 1970s movie references! ha!
@@czdesign "Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...."
This video is so helpful and fun! Thanks, Cathy😊
I'm not sure of water colouring but I do find it easier with the Distress inks. Thank you for the tip xxx
Those are lovely! Very impressive!
Love all the stamps...trying to behave...so many stamps, so little time🤷♀️. Cute cards👍🏻
Love all the stamp sets 💕. Beautiful coloring 👌
Thanks so much 😊
These cards are lovely. Thanks for your great advice. Stay Safe and Warm!!
Thank you! You too!
Cathy~ I love both cards pretty water coloring. Thank you for the tip of sentiment placement.
Thanks so much!
Love. these cards.....the Easter bunnies are too adorable...and your macarons look yummy enough to eat!@
Thanks so much! 😊
I love the 1st fingernail polish! I don’t know for sure, but I think there are coconut macaroon’s, and French macaron’s. The first one sounds more like moon, while the 2nd is like the guy Ron! Thank you again for the design tips!
Thanks for the info!
OMG! Your coloring is amazing! And your videos are sooo entertaining! I LOVE the macaroons!!
Thank you so much!!
These cards are absolutely fabulous. You make it look so easy. I think that I “over-think” my cards because it takes me forever to make just one! Thank you for the inspiration. Hope your back is better, Cathy.
Thanks, Rose! It's much better! And I think just picking simple colors and sticking to that can help!
Super designs! Love them.
Look not all of us are design majors so all 3 looked fantastic to my eye. Enjoyed the painting and agree I need to do that more as well.
Ha! Love that. True story: I didn't go to design school either. Journalism degree. Funny how careers can twist and turn! I can write a good article lead with the best of them!
Yes please please do a video on your swatches for cardstock!
These stamp sets are all adorable. I love that you make mistakes and fix them in your videos. I learn so much from you.
Glad you like them!
I bought the Easter stamp set. I love it. I’ve made five cards with it so far. The artwork on the stamp sets is so cute. You always do such a great job.
That is awesome!
So darn cute!
this is so adorable. I want them all now!
Me encanta tu trabajo!!! No me pierdo ninguno de tus excelentes videos.
Gracias!
Loved your cards and these new stamp sets!
you nailed that watercolored image! WOW
That is nice of you to say!
I never heard of the Colorado Stamping Co., are they new? These stamps are so sweet! TY Cathy.
I think they've been around a few years!
Great job on the coloring--I need to remember to use my Distress Inks in this manner. Thanks for the inspiration.
You are so welcome!
So cute. I'm gonna follow your lead and do more painting. Those images are so sweet!
Please do!
Great video! I really like your macaron card - you make it so easy! I have lots of Colorado Craft Company's Anita Jeram stamp/die sets - I LOVE them. I haven't ever bought any of their Big and Bold stamps though - After seeing the macarons I may have to change that haven't to a have. Thanks for sharing so freely!