Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
If you're like most card makers, you collect a lot of ink pads. This video demonstrates how to create custom ink swatch rings for your inks to better visualize card-making colors. We'll be using a stamping tool for precise stamping, and blending to create a beautiful gradient effect on your tags for easy reference in all your crafting projects!
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*My mailing address:* Cathy Zielske Design, LLC, P.O. Box 8010, St. Paul, MN 55108
#cardmaking #handmadecards #diycards
If you're like most card makers, you collect a lot of ink pads. This video demonstrates how to create custom ink swatch rings for your inks to better visualize card-making colors. We'll be using a stamping tool for precise stamping, and blending to create a beautiful gradient effect on your tags for easy reference in all your crafting projects!
➡️ ➡️ *Visual Supply List:* ldli.co/e/om264gj
➡️ ➡️ *Get My Free Printable:* wp.me/p4O62M-dWj
*CONNECT WITH ME*
*Subscribe to my newsletter:* bit.ly/cznewslettersubscribe
*Follow me on Instagram:* instagram.com/czdesign
*Visit my website:* cathyzielske.com
*Join my private Facebook group:* facebook.com/groups/cardswithcathyz
*CZ EXTRAS:*
*Make your own Crop Panels:* youtu.be/Y1Txk19q8gA
*Shop CZ Design Merch:* bit.ly/czmerch
*Save 15% off a Glassboard Craft Mat with this link:*
glassboardstudio.com/CZDESIGN
*Affiliate links are used in my visual supply list and in the description at no additional cost to you.* I receive a small percent of compensation when you click through and shop using the provided links. Gifted products are noted with an asterisk on my supply list. All other supplies were purchased by me. Further, I am a freelance product designer working with Simon Says Stamp, so all of my CZ Design products are given to me for free, as well.
*Where I get my music for my videos:* artlist.io/Cathy-3963093
*My mailing address:* Cathy Zielske Design, LLC, P.O. Box 8010, St. Paul, MN 55108
#cardmaking #handmadecards #diycards




![Cathy Makes a Card Live... featuring an elegant, 3D embossed ornament!
[ no longer live ] Today created an embossed and ink blended ornament card featuring a lovely folder and die from @GinaKDesigns-StampTV.
*SUPPLIES:*
*Visual shopping list:* https://ldli.co/e/6l4po69
*To win todays card, enter on my blog:* https://wp.me/p4O62M-dzL
*Shop CZ Design stamps & dies at Simon Says Stamp:* https://ldli.co/e/465595
*MENTIONED IN VIDEO:*
*Watch the SSS/Gina K Live:* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7xwmg_nQLo
*Altenew Warehouse Sale Oct 1-3:* https://ldli.co/e/xlkmpkj
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*EXTRAS:*
*Make your own Crop Panels:* https://youtu.be/Y1Txk19q8gA
*Make a Rule of Thirds Overlay:* https://wp.me/p4O62M-djo
*Shop CZ Design Merch:* https://bit.ly/czmerch
Nail polish is Holly Berry + Sugar Dipped from Dazzle Dry. Shop Dazzle Dry here: https://bit.ly/czdazzle
*Save 15% off a Glassboard Craft Mat with this link:* https://www.glassboardstudio.com/CZDESIGN
Music for my video is from Artlist: https://artlist.io/Cathy-3963093
Song is Hopeless Valentine by dazeychain
_Affiliate links are used in the description at no additional cost to you. I receive a small percent of compensation when you click through and shop using the provided links. Gifted products are noted with an asterisk. All other supplies were purchased by me. Further, I am a freelance product designer working with Simon Says Stamp, so all of my CZ Design products are given to me for free, as well._
*Product provided by manufacturer. All other supplies purchased by me. Cathy Makes a Card Live... featuring an elegant, 3D embossed ornament!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jp9DBHaqDFU/mqdefault.jpg)
![Cathy Makes a Card Live…with press plates (and die cuts!)
[ no longer live ] Today I created using some press plates from @Altenew to make a simple geometric design.
*PLANNED SUPPLIES:*
*Visual shopping list:* https://ldli.co/e/3o72rze
*Shop the Altenew Press Plate Sale:* https://ldli.co/e/1p904x1
*To win todays card, enter on my blog:* https://wp.me/p4O62M-dpD (live at noon!)
*Shop CZ Design stamps & dies at Simon Says Stamp:* https://ldli.co/e/465595
*Make your own Crop Panels:* https://youtu.be/Y1Txk19q8gA
*Make a Rule of Thirds Overlay:* https://wp.me/p4O62M-djo
*Shop CZ Design Merch:* https://bit.ly/czmerch
*MENTIONED:*
*Glue tip cant wait to try out:* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHkqn4KJ2Jk
*@kwernerdesigns die cut stacking video:* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC-UccQAZ_A&t=4661s
*CONNECT WITH ME:*
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/czdesign/
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Visit my website: https://www.cathyzielske.com
Join my private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cardswithcathyz
Nail polish is Checkmate from Dazzle Dry. Shop Dazzle Dry here: https://bit.ly/czdazzle
*Save 15% off a Glassboard Craft Mat with this link:* https://www.glassboardstudio.com/CZDESIGN
Music for my video is from Artlist: https://artlist.io/Cathy-3963093
Song is Hopeless Valentine by dazeychain
_Affiliate links are used in the description at no additional cost to you. I receive a small percent of compensation when you click through and shop using the provided links. Gifted products are noted with an asterisk. All other supplies were purchased by me. Further, I am a freelance product designer working with Simon Says Stamp, so all of my CZ Design products are given to me for free, as well._
*Product provided by manufacturer. All other supplies purchased by me. Cathy Makes a Card Live…with press plates (and die cuts!)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jz_7ShlI6OI/mqdefault.jpg)




![Cathy Makes a Card… with a must-see spinner element!
[ No longer live ] Today I created a fun, die-cut intensive card project featuring products from @Concord9th and added the coolest spinner element, thanks to my viewers suggestions. Dont let big die sets intimidate you. I promise once you get going, youll love them.
Check out the January release from @Concord9th: https://ldli.co/e/nq9noxm
*MENTIONED IN VIDEO:*
My French Fry Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/n2ToIPnGrJQ
*SUPPLIES:*
*Visual shopping list:* https://ldli.co/e/qyn5o7d
*To win todays card, enter on my blog:* https://wp.me/p4O62M-dLP (post is live at noon central)
*Shop CZ Design stamps & dies at Simon Says Stamp:* https://ldli.co/e/465595
*Make your own Crop Panels:* https://youtu.be/Y1Txk19q8gA
*Make a Rule of Thirds Overlay:* https://wp.me/p4O62M-djo
*Shop CZ Design Merch:* https://bit.ly/czmerch
*CONNECT WITH ME:*
Subscribe to my newsletter: http://bit.ly/cznewslettersubscribe
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Visit my website: https://www.cathyzielske.com
Join my private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cardswithcathyz
*CZ EXTRAS:*
*Make your own Crop Panels:* https://youtu.be/Y1Txk19q8gA
*Make a Rule of Thirds Overlay:* https://wp.me/p4O62M-djo
*Shop CZ Design Merch:* https://bit.ly/czmerch
*Save 15% off everything at Glassboard Studio with this link:*
https://www.glassboardstudio.com/CZDESIGN
Nail polish is Strawberry Macaron from Dazzle Dry. Shop Dazzle Dry here: https://bit.ly/czdazzle
Music for my video is from Artlist: https://artlist.io/Cathy-3963093
Song is Hopeless Valentine by dazeychain
_Affiliate links are used in the description at no additional cost to you. I receive a small percent of compensation when you click through and shop using the provided links. Gifted products are noted with an asterisk. All other supplies were purchased by me. Further, I am a freelance product designer working with Simon Says Stamp, so all of my CZ Design products are given to me for free, as well._
*Product provided by manufacturer. All other supplies purchased by me. Cathy Makes a Card… with a must-see spinner element!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lBY2nf_kygU/mqdefault.jpg)