EZ with CZ: Masking + Monochromatic Ink Blending

Hi friends! Happy Thursday! Please join me in welcoming special guest Cathy Zielske back to our blog for the latest edition of EZ with CZ! Read on, be sure to watch the video, and enjoy!

Hi everyone! Cathy Z. here with another installment of EZ with CZ! Today I’m sharing a simple way to make a monochromatic band of color on any card panel using some Distress Oxide inks, a stencil and some masking.

I am using the Simon Says Stamp I Like Small Dots 6 x 9 stencil, but any stencil pattern can work for this technique.

Once you have your bands of color and pattern, you can top it with a die cut for a clean and simple card project.
Here is my video showing you this easy process:
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Card Kit Reveal and Inspiration: Dandelion Messages

Our May 2021 Card Kit Dandelion Messages is perfect in its beautiful simplicity. This kit includes 2 brand-new Simon exclusive products—the lovely 6×8 Dandelion Messages stamp set and Dandelion die.
We’ve included a variety of dandelion-themed Creative Expressions patterned papers, and the Sizzix Dandelion Wish embossing folder. For a bit of shine, you also get 1 mini jar of neon glitz from Rina K. Designs and Therm O Web, as well as one sheet of Tim Holtz Idea-ology metallic cardstock and 2 pieces of Idea-ology Accoutrements. Rounding out the kit are 3 Simon brand envelopes, and 4 sheets of cardstock in coordinating colors.
Our Dandelion Messages kit will have your mind racing with creative ideas!






The NEW Dandelion Messages 6×8 stamp set and Dandelion die are available for individual purchases in our store!


Don’t forget! We have LOTS of gorgeous card kit inspiration to access and add to in our Card Kit Galleries!
You can purchase the kit at $39.99, or you can subscribe to our kit of the month program for just $34.99 (plus S&H) per month to have our kits delivered right to your door each month!
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Making the Cut: Slimline Die Cut Scene Card


Hi friends! Happy Tuesday! Please join me in welcoming back special guest Nichol Spohr in our Making the Cut monthly blog feature to our blog for a really adorable Honey Bear slimline card showcasing our NEW Bear Hugs die set and Hexagon Element die! See those cutie bees buzzing at the top? They are in the Portrait Meadow Backdrop set from Lawn Fawn! Be sure to watch the video for more information and enjoy!

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