A simple but elegant Fancy Fold card project – CZ Design
Today I’m sharing a simple gatefold style card that is actually pretty easy to create and to step up a bit, while you’re at it! I rarely do this kind of card but it’s really easy to do with any large stamped or stenciled (and die cut!) image you have. Here is my tutorial showing […]
Altenew faves from 2025 – CZ Design
Today I’m part of an Instagram hop to celebrate favorite Altenew Projects from 2025. I wanted to share the videos for each card I shared, in case you’d like to see how they were made! There is a big giveaway for today’s post but… it’s on INSTAGRAM only. Not here. So hit up my post and […]
Make this charming box of donuts in a handmade card – CZ Design
Today I’m sharing a really fun box of donuts card project that is super low cal and all kinds of adorable. Featuring the new Box of Donuts die set from Pink & Main, this sweet box was fun to make and gives you a lot of fun ways to customize. Here is my tutorial showing […]
Cathy Makes a Card: the blog post – CZ Design
If you’d like to be entered for a chance to win the card from today’s livestream (December 17, 2025), just leave a comment below! I’ll choose a winner at random by next week’s live. Here is the special Altenew promotion for this livestream! Use code CATHYLIVE4 at checkout to save 10% off orders over $69 […]
Sugar Cookies for the holidays (2025 update!) – CZ Design
It’s that time of year again, when people bust out their best holiday treats. You may or may not know that I am not much of a baker but a many years ago my friend Susan shared with me the magical ways of the sugar cookie, and I was hooked. Every time I share a […]
Unboxing the January 2026 Card Kit from Simon Says Stamp (and making stuff!) – CZ Design
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Create amazing dimension with Altenew Petal Shapers – CZ Design
Welcome to the blog hop for the December 2025 release from Altenew! The card I’m sharing today uses the new Petal Shapers and the results are so cool! I have never made a card like this before: The way the tools help you to shape the petals is so cool! And the paper really holds […]
Cathy Makes a Card: the giveaway post – CZ Design
If you’d like to be entered for a chance to win the card from today’s livestream (December 10), 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 […]
A blog hop to celebrate the DieCember release from Simon Says Stamp – CZ Design
Welcome to Day 1 of a blog hop to celebrate the DieCember release from Simon Says Stamp! Today I’m sharing some fun dies as part of my card. I’m using my new CZ Design Just Sayin’ Die set, along with some EZ Strips, a Wreath Die and a cool background cover plate for my projects. […]
Heart cards two ways featuring new products from Waffle Flower – CZ Design
The Love You More release from Waffle Flower is out today and this definitely has a Valentine’s vibe! I’m sharing two cards today, both featuring the new Dashed Lattice Texture die and the coordinating Dashed Lattic Hearts Stencil, along with a few other products. Here is my tutorial showing you how I created these cards: […]