Our Create Together Christmas Joy in July Class with Cathy Zielske is LIVE!
A Huge THANK YOU to Everyone Who Joined Us Live for Our Christmas Joy in July class taught by Cathy Zielske with our star student Heidi!
We had an absolute blast Creating Together with all of you, and we hope you enjoyed it just as much as we did! Your energy, creativity, and enthusiasm made this class unforgettable, and we’re so grateful to have shared this special experience with such an amazing community.
Missed the class? No worries! You can catch all the fun whenever it’s convenient for you. Just click or tap the image above to watch the class on-demand—pause, rewind, and rewatch as much as you’d like to soak in every detail and technique!
Want even MORE inspiration? Click or tap HERE! Please share what you’re making on this gallery, and if you post on social media include the hashtag #SSSChristmasJoyInJuly
Here’s another look at the AMAZING cards by Cathy Zielske:
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TODAY is the DAY! Don’t Miss the Christmas Joy in July Class with Cathy Zielske and Star Student Heidi
Here are the additional supplies recommended to have for class:
- Die cutting machine
- Magnetic Wand
- Misti or other stamp positioner
- Clear Embossing Ink
- Heat Embossing Tool
- Anti-Static Powder Tool
- One sheet of 8.5 x 11 inch copy paper for making templates, cut into 4.25 x 5.5 inch pieces
- Dot Runner Adhesive
- Trays for sorting die cuts (optional)
- No. 2, No. 4, or No. 6 round paintbrush (the smaller the better)
- Glue pen (optional)
- 6 Inch T-Ruler (or other ruler)
- 2.5 Inch Clear Stamping Block
- Big Momma Tape (optional, as you will get foam squares in your kit!)
- Boop dish (optional)
- Place and Score / Place and Pierce Tools
- Pencil or Very Thin Black Marker
- Eraser
- Black Dye Ink
- Tim Holtz Media Grip Mat (cut one piece to be 4.25 x 5.5 inches to use as a glue pad!)
- Post-It notes for masking
- White gel pen (optional)
Homework:
A bit of cutting if you want to prepare!
- One sheet of 8.5 x 11 inch copy paper for making templates, cut into 4.25 x 5.5 inch pieces
- Cut Tim Holtz Media Grip Mat to 4.25 x 5.5 inch size (optional, but a great trick for a glue pad!)
Missed the kit? Here are individual components still available!
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Instantly Add Interest to Your Cards with This Grid Trick! August 2026 Kit Idea by Tina Smith
Hi friend! I’m delighted to welcome back special guest Tina Smith to our blog today with fresh and gorgeous inspiration showcasing our brand new August 2026 Card kit! Be sure to watch the video for all the details, and enjoy!
Hi, creative card makers! Tina here with some fresh inspiration using the Simon Says Stamp August 2026 “Made to Flourish” card kit. Today, we are putting together a 2×2 Rectangle Grid card featuring four panels of gorgeous florals using the ephemera pack and a pretty focal image from the stamp set. Honestly, this 2×2 rectangle Grid design is the ultimate formula for creating a lovely note card set. The kit comes with a whopping 30 pieces of ephemera, so you have plenty of room to mix, match, and swap out the floral stamps. Just assemble four different versions, add a pretty bow around them, and boom—you have a gorgeous handmade gift (or, you may just want to keep them all for yourself). Grab your kit and let’s create! Crafty hugs, Tina
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A big thank you to YOU, our reader — and to Tina Smith for being our guest!
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