Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Join me for my next kit unboxing featuring the June Card Kit from @SimonSaysStamp!
*Check out this month's kit here:* ldli.co/e/gq9yygy
➡️ ➡️ *Visual Supply List:* ldli.co/e/lmgy9ng
*Read the blog post + see full supply list:* coming soon
*CONNECT WITH ME*
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*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
Join me for my next kit unboxing featuring the June Card Kit from @SimonSaysStamp!
*Check out this month's kit here:* ldli.co/e/gq9yygy
➡️ ➡️ *Visual Supply List:* ldli.co/e/lmgy9ng
*Read the blog post + see full supply list:* coming soon
*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
![This Simple Embellishment Strategy Will Transform Your Cards
If you struggle with knowing where to put embellishments on your cards, this video is packed with card tips and techniques. Join me as I share my favorite ways to place embellishments on your handmade cards.
*Struggle with greeting/sentiment placement? Watch this:* https://youtu.be/_KU8gAGTtkg
*Want to learn more about the cards from todays video. Here are all I have videos for:*
Tile Your Cards: https://youtu.be/b7msOuMhpIk
Halloween Trick or Treat Card: https://youtu.be/BXkbbiJqxRI
Good Tidings Birds: https://youtu.be/isxJ5ynIAPI
Grad Card: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnBIChLPogI
It’s Okay Card: https://youtu.be/DeUaTjipFpE
Hydrangea Card (a similar card:) https://youtube.com/live/DWAg-Jze7no
Snowmen Card https://youtu.be/v9QqPFa3rAQ
Other Snowmen Card: https://youtu.be/sLMl3m8Rmkw
Stenciled Flowers Card: https://youtube.com/live/LgVfCsxsTzk
Sending Hugs Card: https://youtu.be/szwCZF7y8aA
*EXAMPLE PRODUCTS:*
• CZ Design Thank You Basics Stamps & Dies*
——— https://ldli.co/e/lmdz1r1 [ SSS ]
• Loving You Bouquet Stamps & Dies*
——— https://ldli.co/e/xl3yqoj [ SSS ]
• Embellishment- Pearl Mix- Metallic Black Gold and Silver
——— https://ldli.co/e/xl3295z [ GNK ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/1pxgo5q [ SSS ]
• Place and Score Wand*
——— https://ldli.co/e/omkj56j [ SSS ]
• CZ Design Boop Embellishment Dish*
——— https://ldli.co/e/lmdj2k2 [ SSS ]
*CONNECT WITH ME*
*Subscribe to my newsletter:* https://bit.ly/cznewslettersubscribe
*Follow me on Instagram:* https://www.instagram.com/czdesign/
*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 a Glassboard Craft Mat with this link:*
https://www.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:* https://artlist.io/Cathy-3963093
*My mailing address:* Cathy Zielske Design, LLC, P.O. Box 8010, St. Paul, MN 55108
#cardmaking #handmadecards #carddesigntips This Simple Embellishment Strategy Will Transform Your Cards](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ornkXZcttBY/mqdefault.jpg)
![Cathy Makes a Card Live... and dresses up a window!
[ no longer live ] In todays livestream, I created a fun window scene with some dies from @Concord9th and a stamp set from my CZ Design collection!
*SUPPLIES:*
Visual shopping list: https://ldli.co/e/9d277ln
_Will update following the livestream_
Shop CZ Design stamps & dies at Simon Says Stamp: https://ldli.co/e/465595
*To win todays card, enter on my blog:* https://wp.me/p4O62M-dmA
*Shop CZ Design Merch:* https://bit.ly/czmerch
*CONNECT WITH ME:*
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/czdesign/
Subscribe to my newsletter: http://bit.ly/cznewslettersubscribe
Visit my website: https://www.cathyzielske.com
Join my private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cardswithcathyz
Nail polish is Strawberry Macron 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... and dresses up a window!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/p48ymTiCNWI/mqdefault.jpg)




![Cathy Makes a Card
[ no longer live ] Today I created a pair of cards featuring products from @Altenew and talk about setting limits in color choice for cohesive designs.
*PLANNED SUPPLIES:*
*Visual shopping list:* https://ldli.co/e/6lox54x
*To win todays card, enter on my blog:* https://wp.me/p4O62M-dVn (live at noon)
*Shop CZ Design stamps & dies at Simon Says Stamp:* https://ldli.co/e/465595
*LIVESTREAM SPECIAL:*
*Save 40% on @Altenew Glue Tape 4-Pack Bundle:* Details on my blog — https://wp.me/p4O62M-dVn
*CONNECT WITH ME:*
Subscribe to my newsletter: http://bit.ly/cznewslettersubscribe
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
*Shop CZ Design Merch:* https://bit.ly/czmerch
*Save 15% off everything at Glassboard Studio with this link:*
https://www.glassboardstudio.com/CZDESIGN
*MENTIONABLES:*
This livestream is powered by M-36 Coffee (not sponsored): https://bit.ly/4uErQEz
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](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qiTvLqls5O8/mqdefault.jpg)
![Cathy Makes a Card…to encourage someone you love!
[ no longer live ] This week I made a card using a new release from @Concord9th plus I shared the full release from @kwernerdesign as well!
*PLANNED SUPPLIES:*
*Visual shopping list:* https://ldli.co/e/e2xko3x
*To win todays card, enter on my blog:* https://wp.me/p4O62M-dr5
*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 IN VIDEO:*
Join me on Monday at 10:30 central time for a live with @Altenew: https://www.youtube.com/live/nTDTp1EG1Hk
*CONNECT WITH ME:*
*Instagram:* https://www.instagram.com/czdesign/
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*Join my private Facebook group:* https://www.facebook.com/groups/cardswithcathyz
Nail polish is Strawberry Macaron 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…to encourage someone you love!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qjk6jYdk4vo/mqdefault.jpg)
![Cathy Makes a Card Live… with a lovely floral stencil set
[ No longer live ] Today I used a lovely stencil from my @GinaKDesigns-StampTV collection to make a simple, but elegant hand made card.
*SUPPLIES:*
*Visual shopping list:* https://ldli.co/e/7622d43
*To win todays card and a box of products, enter on my blog:* https://www.cathyzielske.com/2025/11/cathy-makes-a-card-the-blog-post-16/
*SPECIALS:*
*Gina K. Designs Black Friday Sale:* https://ldli.co/e/9d339pd (through 11-27-25)
*Altenew 9 x 12 Sticky Mat 60% off:* https://ldli.co/e/1p77gd1
*MENTIONED TODAY:*
*Another video using the same stencil:*
https://youtube.com/live/LgVfCsxsTzk
Cranberry Chutney (links to Facebook):
https://www.cathyzielske.com/2011/11/thankful/
*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
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/czdesign/
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 Holly Berry topped with Sugar Dipped 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 Live… with a lovely floral stencil set](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rBm223Oe_EU/mqdefault.jpg)

![Cathy Makes a Card… featuring sweet light stamps from @GinaKDesigns-StampTV
[ no longer live ] Today I created a fun holiday card in my wheelhouse colors and I love the simplicity of it, even if I did misalign my strand of lights.
*SUPPLIES:*
*Visual shopping list:* https://ldli.co/e/5yz7d6p
*To win todays card, enter on my blog:* https://wp.me/p4O62M-dsE (live at noon)
*MENTIONED IN VIDEO:*
*Join my free class on Friday, July 25 at noon eastern!:* https://www.youtube.com/live/Dh1SP7xI8HI
*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:*
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/czdesign/
Subscribe to my newsletter: http://bit.ly/cznewslettersubscribe
Visit my website: https://www.cathyzielske.com
Join my private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cardswithcathyz
Nail polish is Strawberry Macaron 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… featuring sweet light stamps from @GinaKDesigns-StampTV](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ricUpAqrKy4/mqdefault.jpg)