Cathy Zielske Design

01/18/2026

One of my goals for 2026 is to share more design tips on my YouTube channel and today I have a video where I’m sharing tips on sentiment placement. It’s not overly technical, but hopefully it will help to build your design skills as you create your beautiful handmade cards. Watch the video via my Link in Profile. https://youtu.be/_KU8gAGTtkg

01/16/2026

The Secret Garden Virtual Retreat is open for registration today and you can save $65 off the registration price using my code, SECRETCATHY26. Join me and a wonderful group of instructors for a weekend of relaxed crafting fun. The bonus? You can do it in your pajamas. Register via my Link in Profile. Just look for this image and tap. And don’t forget to use the code.

Get more info here: https://ldli.co/e/zreqgez

01/15/2026

The February card kit from is called Be Your Beautiful Self and features the coolest new Layering Templates that make putting together designs so easy. Check out my unboxing video and see how all of these cards came together via my Link in Profile. https://youtu.be/Oyq8gCn7jzI

01/14/2026

On today’s livestream I created two sweet cards using an Craft Your Life Project Kit. Check out the replay via my Link in Profile. Cathy Makes a Card
https://youtube.com/live/e24ss3iTjoQ?feature=share

01/14/2026

Join me at 3:30 central for the premiere of my latest card kit video. Hoping the YouTube premiere function is working today. If not, you can still watch the video.

It's kit unboxing day! Join Cathy Zielske as she opens the latest card kit. You'll see how to create five unique handmade cards, demonstratin...

01/14/2026

Come take a lunch break with me while I share some fun live cardmaking. Or, catch it anytime later on replay.

Join me for my weekly livestream. *PLANNED SUPPLIES:**Visual shopping list:* https://ldli.co/e/d75pd6e*To win today's card, enter on my blog:* https://wp.me/...

01/10/2026

A story about french fries. Plus this stamp and die set is way too fun. See my supplies here. https://ldli.co/e/6lk256x

01/10/2026

It's Day Two of a blog hop to celebrate the SimonSaysStamp.com Heart to Heart release. Hop on over to my blog to see this card, and learn about the free gift with purchase and enter our giveaway. No video today. I just had fun making a card.

Welcome to Day 2 of the blog hop for the Simon Says Stamp Heart to Heart release! Today I’m sharing this sweet snowman, nestled in a swirly, winter scene, courtesy of a gorgeous embossing folder. I think this Bundled Snowman die set is adorable and so easy to put together. I blended a little Marin...

01/09/2026

I am loving these products from Altenew! Today I'm sharing an easy way to ground your designs with a simple masking technique. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/3OQDkGGs4Pk

This is also part of blog hop with giveaways and inspo. Check out my blog post here: https://wp.me/p4O62M-dKd