Beautiful! AND super easy to turn it into a Hallowe'en background with those colours...maybe add a little black and coppery orange splatter, for example. 😊
Beautiful cards, Cathy ~ and so nice to get those kinds of results without the strong fumes of alcohol ink. Going to binge watch your videos with ink blending, stamp layering, and stenciling as I'm finally ready to start trying those techniques this spring! Sure do appreciate you!
That's what I thought too! No more Christmas-sy location, to me, than Finland. I saw Santa there as a child and had a husky ride over frozen lakes under the Aurora Borealis 😍
I put my warped panels under some small fabric bags filled with BBs! The panel will dry faster if it is damp (spaces between the BBs allow air flow) and the small bags form to any layers or embellies you’ve added. Even the worst panels come out flat. I often make my cards with lots of layers, foam tape and embellishments as just a card front, then when I added an acrylic block to hold the card front to the card base, the corners and edges didn’t adhere. So I figured out to use BBs!
BBS are ball bearings. Can also be a form of ammunition that went in a BB gun. Those were a shiny copper color. Regular ball bearings are silver color. Probably can be found at a hardware store or possibly automotive. I looked it up: Walmart, Amazon, Dick’s
FYI- I was sent a notice about the Elmer craft bond spray adhesive being not safe to use. I believe it has some chemicals that are not safe to inhale. I know you used a mask but others may not be aware. Both cards turned out so well! 😊
I've done the smoosh technique with photo paper. It gives a really lovely shiny finish, but tends to not be able to move the paper on the glass, so wherever you put it, is where the paper will pick it up. I used the spares/trials as paper for die cut flowers for the card I made.
I've also been sending your videos to my Mum, which has reinvigorated her crafting. She often phones me and we talk about the videos. She made a card the other day, using the stacking for the sentiment, put a frame on the card, and did some coloring of a floral stamp. She did say she should have lifted the frame to give it more depth, but was impressed with how it turned out.
Cathy u are great! Except I keep.Buying stuff cuz of u lol the Gemini 2 and everything that goes on a card lol!! I’m having so much fu!! All of ur cards are beautiful!!
Hi Cathy, I cut into the mat but on the writing side - not sure if it matters or not 😆 but I also go into the machine landscape style and sometimes portrait style and it keeps the machine guessing LOL
I try not to cut into the magnetic mat, but I sometimes do! Oops! I love the way the mat holds the dies down. I wish it was available individually so it could be used like a consumable.
Really nice looking cards Cathy! Love the 3 skinny shaped tree die. Although I prefer traditional Christmas colors the purple is pretty cool for a change up. I may have said this before? Anyway TFS appreciate your inspiration! ❤😀
Cathy, such pretty cards🤗. I wasn’t a fan of the Pointed Evergreens, when they were released last year. Then I saw the card you previously used them on and ordered them immediately. Tonight’s card tells me I made a good decision. It just shows how important it is that our favorite TH-camrs use the products for us to see😀. Thank you.
Question: @ 1:50 you say you want to use cool colors and that these colors are analogous. So that’s what makes colors cool vs. warm? I have a real hard time distinguishing the hue (warm vs cool) of certain colors; some look warm with reddish undertones, and some appear to be cooler, with I guess blueish undertones. I guess I had this info all wrong and that’s why I can never figure it out! So it has something to do w/ the colors being analogous too? 😩 ❤the colors used… I love non-traditional Christmas cards❤
Cool colors are on one half of the color wheel… greens into purples. The other half is red into yellow. Analogous just means they follow in order on the wheel. You are correct though, some tones on the cool side can have warmer undertones, and vice versa. Color is a confusing category sometimes!!!
Anna griffin always cuts into the black mat not the plates. Saves the plates. It’s only about 10 dollars to replace a mat against 40 for plates. Then flip your plates over to prevent bending
It depends on what type of grip you like. I have wrist issues and right now I'm using the precision. Press some of the time but if I use it for a long period of time my wrist starts to hurt. But the small squeeze bottles that I've been using for many years never hurt my wrists!
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I love that background - it reminds me of the Northern lights!
Love the colored background...grew up in Michigan and the one with white trees reminded me of Northern lights shimmering in the sky.
Love the cards but my favorite is the tall, thin pines and beautiful purple and green background.
Good choice!
GREAT CARDS! Love the colors. It reminds me of northern lights. Great job as always. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week.
I am going for the ink smushing card. Quick. Easy. Effective. Dramatic.
Beautiful! AND super easy to turn it into a Hallowe'en background with those colours...maybe add a little black and coppery orange splatter, for example. 😊
Beautiful cards, Cathy ~ and so nice to get those kinds of results without the strong fumes of alcohol ink. Going to binge watch your videos with ink blending, stamp layering, and stenciling as I'm finally ready to start trying those techniques this spring! Sure do appreciate you!
What adorable cards my favorite is the trees by themselves…….
Hi. I love colours and love the cards, thank goodness you didn't ask for a favourite to be picked! Thanks for sharing and have a lovely day.😊
Watching the replay in Illinois. 😊
Both card fronts nice, but my fave is the colored trees! Great idea. TFS
Great cards. You're even winning me over with the purple. Thanks.
Glad you like them!
I love this! Thank you for your grace in teaching.
Glad you enjoy it!
I think the background for the larger trees is perhaps the prettiest one you’ve ever made. Very nice cards!!
absolutely gorgeousness!!!! I forgot about smooshing, thanks for the reminder. A fun , easy but pretty cards.:)
Beautiful! Non-traditional Xmas card color schemes are my favorite.
Mine too!
The one with the pointy trees looks like a night sky with the aurora borealis
So, so ,so brilliant! Amazing how these turned out!!
Hey Cathy, reminds me of the Northern Lights! Very cool!❤
That's what I thought too!
No more Christmas-sy location, to me, than Finland. I saw Santa there as a child and had a husky ride over frozen lakes under the Aurora Borealis 😍
OOOHHHH Noooo! Poor Dr Suess book! GO DOG GO.... a favorite of mine from childhood :) "Do you like my hat?"
Beautiful Cathy. I love them both bit the white background is my Fav. :)
I put my warped panels under some small fabric bags filled with BBs! The panel will dry faster if it is damp (spaces between the BBs allow air flow) and the small bags form to any layers or embellies you’ve added. Even the worst panels come out flat. I often make my cards with lots of layers, foam tape and embellishments as just a card front, then when I added an acrylic block to hold the card front to the card base, the corners and edges didn’t adhere. So I figured out to use BBs!
What is BBs?
Great tip
BBS are ball bearings. Can also be a form of ammunition that went in a BB gun. Those were a shiny copper color. Regular ball bearings are silver color. Probably can be found at a hardware store or possibly automotive. I looked it up: Walmart, Amazon, Dick’s
Beautiful, simplistic cards, Cathy! Love your color choices!
Great idea!
Love them! My favorite colors. I cut directly onto my AG magnetic mat.
Beautiful cards Cathy 🎄❄️☃️
lovely cards. Smooshing is so fun.
I always cut into the magnetic mat. Work so well.
Love the color combinations. Such clever styles for each card. 💜💕
Thanks so much!
Love smooshing!
Beautiful! Love that purple!
Very pretty cards. Thank you for sharing 😊🤗
Really love this color combo!
Well done Cathy
Beautiful card, love the colors...thank you.
I love both of them. I might have to case.
Love the purple/green background with the white trees and tiny sentiment. Just works so well!
Look at all that beautiful purple! A beautiful pair of cards, Cathy!
Fabulous cards, love the colour scheme xx
Another good video with wonderful cards.
I just love your colors beautiful cards
FYI- I was sent a notice about the Elmer craft bond spray adhesive being not safe to use. I believe it has some chemicals that are not safe to inhale. I know you used a mask but others may not be aware. Both cards turned out so well! 😊
Oh wow. Okay. yes I use a mask but that is good to know. Maybe it's just time to use liquid for everything!
Aww lovely cards Cathy x
Love your blouse 😊
Beautiful! Boop!
Beautiful cards
Gorgeous cards!! Thank you!
They are beautiful cards. Thank you 😊 😊
Glad you like them!
Love the colors you chose!
Cathy these are great
I love the colors and the cards!
Hi and happy Sunday Cathy Z and fellow crafters👋🏽😊
pretty colors…will try this…tfs
Love the colors. Will have to try this.
Pretty colors
I've done the smoosh technique with photo paper. It gives a really lovely shiny finish, but tends to not be able to move the paper on the glass, so wherever you put it, is where the paper will pick it up. I used the spares/trials as paper for die cut flowers for the card I made.
I've also been sending your videos to my Mum, which has reinvigorated her crafting. She often phones me and we talk about the videos. She made a card the other day, using the stacking for the sentiment, put a frame on the card, and did some coloring of a floral stamp. She did say she should have lifted the frame to give it more depth, but was impressed with how it turned out.
Oh how fun! say hi to your mum!
Gorgeous.
Love the cards
Those are so beautiful! I love the purples and greens together!
Love these! So pretty
Cathy u are great! Except I keep.Buying stuff cuz of u lol the Gemini 2 and everything that goes on a card lol!! I’m having so much fu!! All of ur cards are beautiful!!
I think I can watch your videos all day and just be in awe! Thanks for all you do
Love these
Hello from DE
these are beautiful x
Hi Cathy, I cut into the mat but on the writing side - not sure if it matters or not 😆 but I also go into the machine landscape style and sometimes portrait style and it keeps the machine guessing LOL
Good to know! Thanks for sharing this with me. Still getting the hang of this machine but i like it so far!
Cute cards. I cut into the magnetic plate. I usually use the metal shim, especially if it's an intricate die.
I totally love this color combination MOST especially for winter/Christmas cards.
Cathy, I absolutely LOVE these 2 cards!! ❤❤❤
Both are gorgeous…love the backgrounds and those trees💜💚💜
Hello from sunny San Diego
I try not to cut into the magnetic mat, but I sometimes do! Oops! I love the way the mat holds the dies down. I wish it was available individually so it could be used like a consumable.
Oh wow, I thought you could buy them separately. Hmmm. Good to know!
Really nice looking cards Cathy! Love the 3 skinny shaped tree die. Although I prefer traditional Christmas colors the purple is pretty cool for a change up. I may have said this before? Anyway TFS appreciate your inspiration! ❤😀
Cathy you did an awesome job
Cathy, such pretty cards🤗. I wasn’t a fan of the Pointed Evergreens, when they were released last year. Then I saw the card you previously used them on and ordered them immediately. Tonight’s card tells me I made a good decision. It just shows how important it is that our favorite TH-camrs use the products for us to see😀. Thank you.
Again Cathy, gorgeous cards.
I love the colorful trees ❤
Beautiful cards, Cathy! 😊
These cards and background are just perfect ! And the colors are so pretty. Cathy you always make great cards.
These are so serene and beautiful Cathy! 🤩
I love the cards! The three trees is my favorite! I am definitely going to try this technique!
Hello. I’m excited to see how you made this card. It’s beautiful. Watching from Calgary Alberta.
I love your colors, Cathy!
I think the finished card looks like Aurora Borealus!
Lovely cards! I don’t have your machine but the magnetic base/plate whatever it is called will move my dies around if I don’t tape them down.
I just love these cards. So simple so effective . They would be all ready for Christmas thank you. 🎉🎉
Thanks Cathy- really great ideas and cute cards!
Oh I doblikecthe colours on your smudging.. 😂
Beautiful! Love a good ink smushing! 😊❤️
Absolutely gorgeous cards!
Awesome cards! I love the purple too!!! Your sentiment set is great❤️
Use Anna Griffin. Love it, use clear plate, magnetic plate, paper, die and clear plate.
Love these!! Those colors - wow!
Beautiful cards❤
Love these cards. The colors are so pretty!
Beautiful cards! ❤️
Gorgeous ❤
Question: @ 1:50 you say you want to use cool colors and that these colors are analogous. So that’s what makes colors cool vs. warm? I have a real hard time distinguishing the hue (warm vs cool) of certain colors; some look warm with reddish undertones, and some appear to be cooler, with I guess blueish undertones. I guess I had this info all wrong and that’s why I can never figure it out! So it has something to do w/ the colors being analogous too? 😩
❤the colors used… I love non-traditional Christmas cards❤
Cool colors are on one half of the color wheel… greens into purples. The other half is red into yellow. Analogous just means they follow in order on the wheel. You are correct though, some tones on the cool side can have warmer undertones, and vice versa. Color is a confusing category sometimes!!!
I run them through my machine to flatten
Anna griffin always cuts into the black mat not the plates. Saves the plates. It’s only about 10 dollars to replace a mat against 40 for plates. Then flip your plates over to prevent bending
I have a mat too but accidentally put my die on upside down so now I have a big mustache cut into the middle of my plate, I was so upset.
Boop!!!😂
Might I ask where you got your fan brush and what number it is I usually get brushes at Micheals
It's a number for brush, and I have the link in the description box!
I have bad arthritis in my hand. What do you think about the precision glue tool? Is it easy to use?
It depends on what type of grip you like. I have wrist issues and right now I'm using the precision. Press some of the time but if I use it for a long period of time my wrist starts to hurt. But the small squeeze bottles that I've been using for many years never hurt my wrists!
Thank you so much Cathy ❤@@czdesign