Hi Jennifer!!! I really love to watch your videos! Every single one is very inspirational. I was a nurse before and make cards was a nice hobby. But since I found you online few years ago, I started to take my hobby more serious and now I work as an Activities Coordinator in a big nurse home. Every birthday of the residents I made a personalised cards for them and they love it and put a smile in their faces. I make a lot of cards every month and I love it! I have a small studio in my home. So, these technics that you share with us are so precocious. Big Thank You To You!!!
I just took all the pieces from an extra Monopoly game to use in a mixed media project. As I was about to throw out the box, I remembered your condiment tray from your last video and rescued the sectioned cardboard tray that holds the money. Perfect for tiny diecuts! Thanks so much for the idea! Love all your tips and tricks!
Wow,wow I wish I was so organized. Great video. I liked how you tape all those little dies together.I just turned 79 and love learning all these little tips. You are so kind to take the time to share. Thank you so much!
BRILLIANT!!!! Thanks for bringing us "inside" to see your process. You make me better at my craft with every video you share! I appreciate you and your talents.
Question: Once you find a sentiment die that you REALLY like, do you ever buy a second one so you can send them both through your machine at one time? These videos gave me food for thought. I've avoided very detailed dies, but seeing your process, how you store them, etc. gives me hope
I love the fact that you like to put tiny pieces of paper together and make something beautiful! A lot of My friends think I'm crazy because I love paper piecing, And using all those tiny scraps to make flowers, et cetera. But to me, It's relaxing. But I love to watch you, Jennifer. With all your Incredible patience and your Wonderful creativeness.
Thanks Jennifer. I just got this set from a Danish friend who visited friends in the USA and offered me the chance to order some stuff and get it delivered so she could bring it home for me. I was SO happy as buying from outside of the EU is SO expensive for us over here. I needed new stuff as I am in charge of the Danish Operation skriv hjem (like OWH) and always need new ideas to make cards for our deployed soldiers. Now my head is spinning with new ideas thanks to you and this video. Love from Charlie in Denmark.
I am not the most patient person with diecuts so really at all your helpful suggestions. I actually made (for me) a complex diecut Mother's Day card, a first for me
Hi Jennifer! Thank you 🙏 Thank you 🥰🦘🦘for all your videos, ideas & helpful hints. Those BEAUTIFUL cards are so pretty. My way of card making is ONE OFFs, so everything I make is unique. I dislike the price of store bought cards of which there would be large numbers of the same thing. My tiny knits adorn many of my creations, using several different coloured cottons & many patterns, decorated with tiny buttons and bows. If I am asked to make a bunch of Invitations or Menus etc, as with my Son's Wedding, then I am using these ideas. Thanks for the time saving methods & storage ideas. Love everything you make🏆👍🥰
Another smasher of a video jennifer ❤ 😍 I realised I've been doing many of your tips for years but I'm just not quite as organised as you lol 😆 😅 your cards are always amazing ... I had a batching session the other day in the sunshine 🌞 and made cards inspired by your diecut glued on card then put through with pricking coverplate and did few sentiment diecut ones as well. You're always inspiring and you help get me motivated to craft as I really struggle with my health and mental health
Thank you so very much for all the tip on storing die cuts both sentiments and other elements like flowers, etc. I already store my pre-made sentiments in ziplock bags, so I am halfway there.😂 Thank you for everything you’ve shared with us all these many years.
Hi Dee🥰🦘🦘I have lots of ephemera in zip lock bags, in tins, with a labelled card of the category between each group, i.e.🦋&🐝, etc. Enjoy your crafting. 💐🙏
Dear Jennifer Thank you very much. love the cute little flower bouquets. I use an empty chocolate container to keep small dies separately. Love and hugs from Sri Lanka
Yes your tips have been great. Very helpful and inspiring. I use a cupcake pan, (which idt is a new idea). I’m able to use and stack empty individual serving cups of hummus. Those cups fit perfectly into a cupcake/muffin tin. Upcycling ♻️. Great video.
Jennifer love your cards, you always have great Ideas and inspiration… and you always have other ways and other Ideas for those customers that are less fortunate to have the tools that we have. Your a very thoughtful and intelligent person. Love watching all your tutorials.
I’ve never really liked the Altenew pouches for the stamps. I don’t like the bulk that the clip adds but using them for the diecuts like that is a fabulous solution to using those! You are so clever, Jennifer, I really admire and appreciate your talents.
This is just the question I wanted you to answer!! Thank you so much!! It wasn’t exactly the comedy shoe I had imagined where the pieces and arms were flying every which way!! 😂😂😂
?QUESTIONS? is there a video on how you use the no waste flower cover plate die cuts? I would love to see your creations using them. Love the toddler tray idea too! I commented earlier but wasn't finished watching, the condiment holder is smart! Love all of your cards!
The most helpful video I have ever watched! Thanks so much! I absolutely love die cutting also ! I love love my Platinum machine as I prefer being unplugged at this time in my life. You are a blessing! Thanks again!
I, like you, love to make lots of cards to give to just about anyone! One of my favorites to give to are the cast members at DisneyWorld… i live right next to Disney and my daughter has done the college program there and now is a part time employee and she has received small cards and gifts for guests just to say thank you and that’s how i got started. I just bring a few cards with me and when a cast member is extra sweet, i give them a card. Thanks for the great tips and ideas!
I'm glad that I finally got to sit down and enjoy this video! I am in the process of mass producing some cards for a good cause and just learned that I should add an embossed background to add a little something extra. I will also do some die cutting. Thank you so much, Jennifer!
This is so very helpful, as my die cutting of intricate dies has been haphazard and somewhat frustrating, even though I love, love, love the process of detailed dies. In a pinch, I've used a cupcake tin to organize my die cuts lol. Your tips are invaluable. I'll be looking for some of these supplies to speed up my process and enhance the peace and relaxation of card-making time.
Yey. been looking forward to part 2. i also love to cut in bulk and store them for later. Could you possibly do a "troubleshooting" type video for the common problems with die cutting machines etc. Like for example: the die cuts 3/4 of the image, but the rest gets an impression and not cutting the whole way through. I know most of us have faffed with our machines enough to have figured those issues out with adding shims etc, but there are always those who are new to the craft and might find it helpful 🙂
I already had one of those condiment servers, and was thrilled to get it out and repurpose it in my stamping room. Thank you, Jennifer, for your always great ideas!
I don’t do small die cuts but I had to have the MFT office card kit and it has some tiny dies I am sure I would loose this video was super helpful and timed perfect thanks for sharing
Geeze Jennifer!! 😮 I love those resource ideas for storage and for working! Just brilliant you at work for us again! Thank you! 💝 ((((Big hugs!!)))) 💙🙏🏻
Your tips are ALWAYS welcomed! The tape on the back of the dies will help me so much as I love piecing too. I do have a question as I see you cut into your magnetic mat instead of a plate… I treated myself to the Anna Griffin machine and wondered which is better to cut into? TYFS❤
Great video and tips! Wondering a couple things; have you ever done a craft room tour video? Most importantly, I wanted to know how your sweet son's fundraising efforts worked out?
I did a craft room tour video in my old house. I haven't done another one as many of the components are very similar in my current room. Colin's fundraising efforts are ongoing! Thanks for asking!
This has been a very helpful video for mass, producing and cutting. Jennifer, I have the Anna griffin Empress machine also and noticed that you placed the dies cut side down into the magnetic plate. The directions say that you should place them cut side up and cut into the clear plate. I would rather do it the way you are doing it in this video… does this make your magnetic plate wear out quickly? Thank you 😊
Great video! Do you have a link for the black glossy cardstock you use? I tried this tip using tonics studio mirror cardstock, but wasn't successful. Thank you for all you do for the crafting community 💙💙💙
Thanks again for a really helpful video! Just wondering what catches your plates when they come out of the Empress? I have one and wish i could use the time when the plates are running through better but am worried they will drop out as there are no arms to catch them. Thanks
When you create such large projects, like you did with the quilting die cards (kudos btw), do you sell or donate your work? Thanks so much for showing the details of the mass die cutting process. I have been a person to ask previously for answers on how you accomplish this and this video was truly enlightening. I love die cutting, there is something truly satisfying about building and creating with paper. Matisse was on to something.
A while back you shared a magnetic photo album for die cut sentiments. I wonder if that didn’t work out for you. I bought a few magnetic pages but I’m “meh” about them as a solution.
The most time consuming when I am doing a lot of die cuts is taking the pieces out of my dies. The more we use the die, the more the paper get stuck on it. Do you have any tips how to avoid this?
Not that often but keep in mind that because this is my job I will replace mine more than most people. So I'm probably not the best comparison. Maybe others will chime in with their experience.
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Hi Jennifer!!! I really love to watch your videos! Every single one is very inspirational. I was a nurse before and make cards was a nice hobby. But since I found you online few years ago, I started to take my hobby more serious and now I work as an Activities Coordinator in a big nurse home. Every birthday of the residents I made a personalised cards for them and they love it and put a smile in their faces. I make a lot of cards every month and I love it! I have a small studio in my home.
So, these technics that you share with us are so precocious.
Big Thank You To You!!!
Helpful? NO - I would need a new word to use. Some people McGyver their issues but I McGuire mine!
Had to read this a couple times to get it! 😂
😂👏
I love it! “McGuire it.”
Yes so true
Lol 😂
I love this too!!
I have never watched one of your videos without taking something useful away you give such great tips. I appreciate you so much!
I just took all the pieces from an extra Monopoly game to use in a mixed media project. As I was about to throw out the box, I remembered your condiment tray from your last video and rescued the sectioned cardboard tray that holds the money. Perfect for tiny diecuts! Thanks so much for the idea! Love all your tips and tricks!
Wow,wow I wish I was so organized. Great video. I liked how you tape all those little dies together.I just turned 79 and love learning all these little tips. You are so kind to take the time to share. Thank you so much!
WOW! 79!! I"m 68 and feel i'm over the proverbial HILL!! You're an encouragement to me!
@@aliciakey9333 78 and going strong. You have a long way to go and lots of fun on the way!!!
BRILLIANT!!!! Thanks for bringing us "inside" to see your process. You make me better at my craft with every video you share! I appreciate you and your talents.
Question: Once you find a sentiment die that you REALLY like, do you ever buy a second one so you can send them both through your machine at one time? These videos gave me food for thought. I've avoided very detailed dies, but seeing your process, how you store them, etc. gives me hope
YES! i should have mentioned. i could do a video on my favorites and how i keep them, if interested
@@jennifermcguireink yes please! I’m trying to build a stash of go-to sentiment dies. You always have great options.
@@jennifermcguireink yes please
I love the fact that you like to put tiny pieces of paper together and make something beautiful! A lot of My friends think I'm crazy because I love paper piecing, And using all those tiny scraps to make flowers, et cetera. But to me, It's relaxing. But I love to watch you, Jennifer. With all your Incredible patience and your Wonderful creativeness.
Thanks for all the awesome tips! I am exhausted just seeing how much you do!
great video- I looked at the rectangle condiment tray dimensions and it appears you could keep some cut cardstock in the bottom . tfs
Thanks Jennifer. I just got this set from a Danish friend who visited friends in the USA and offered me the chance to order some stuff and get it delivered so she could bring it home for me. I was SO happy as buying from outside of the EU is SO expensive for us over here. I needed new stuff as I am in charge of the Danish Operation skriv hjem (like OWH) and always need new ideas to make cards for our deployed soldiers. Now my head is spinning with new ideas thanks to you and this video. Love from Charlie in Denmark.
Oh, you are a super genius, super organized, super smart. Thank you so much! Stay happy & healthy.
The queen of crafty tips, information and techniques! Love you!
I am not the most patient person with diecuts so really at all your helpful suggestions. I actually made (for me) a complex diecut Mother's Day card, a first for me
Hi Jennifer! Thank you 🙏 Thank you 🥰🦘🦘for all your videos, ideas & helpful hints. Those BEAUTIFUL cards are so pretty.
My way of card making is ONE OFFs, so everything I make is unique. I dislike the price of store bought cards of which there would be large numbers of the same thing. My tiny knits adorn many of my creations, using several different coloured cottons & many patterns, decorated with tiny buttons and bows. If I am asked to make a bunch of Invitations or Menus etc, as with my Son's Wedding, then I am using these ideas. Thanks for the time saving methods & storage ideas.
Love everything you make🏆👍🥰
Another smasher of a video jennifer ❤ 😍 I realised I've been doing many of your tips for years but I'm just not quite as organised as you lol 😆 😅 your cards are always amazing ... I had a batching session the other day in the sunshine 🌞 and made cards inspired by your diecut glued on card then put through with pricking coverplate and did few sentiment diecut ones as well. You're always inspiring and you help get me motivated to craft as I really struggle with my health and mental health
Jennifer, both this and part 1 were very helpful. Thanks so much. 😊🇨🇦
So very helpful. Thanks for all your tips & tricks. They have been extremely helpful to me as a crafter. Keep on helping us please.❤
Thank you so very much for all the tip on storing die cuts both sentiments and other elements like flowers, etc. I already store my pre-made sentiments in ziplock bags, so I am halfway there.😂 Thank you for everything you’ve shared with us all these many years.
Hi Dee🥰🦘🦘I have lots of ephemera in zip lock bags, in tins, with a labelled card of the category between each group, i.e.🦋&🐝, etc. Enjoy your crafting. 💐🙏
Dear Jennifer
Thank you very much. love the cute little flower bouquets. I use an empty chocolate container to keep small dies separately. Love and hugs from Sri Lanka
Yes your tips have been great. Very helpful and inspiring. I use a cupcake pan, (which idt is a new idea). I’m able to use and stack empty individual serving cups of hummus. Those cups fit perfectly into a cupcake/muffin tin. Upcycling ♻️. Great video.
Love the taping of the die cuts together. Great tip. Great video.
Thank you for showing your amazing work and process . I love your videos. They are neatly put together and easy to follow. 😊
What an awesome idea! I'm definitely going to try these ideas because I struggle with this. Thank you so much.
Jennifer love your cards, you always have great Ideas and inspiration… and you always have other ways and other Ideas for those customers that are less fortunate to have the tools that we have. Your a very thoughtful and intelligent person. Love watching all your tutorials.
Thank you so much for your great tips!
I'm in love with that clear serveware container/tray...
I love the cards that you made.
Lucky friends 😉💐💋
Absolutely magic! Thank you so much for sharing these tips, Jennifer. The trays are a revelation!
I’ve never really liked the Altenew pouches for the stamps. I don’t like the bulk that the clip adds but using them for the diecuts like that is a fabulous solution to using those! You are so clever, Jennifer, I really admire and appreciate your talents.
This is just the question I wanted you to answer!! Thank you so much!! It wasn’t exactly the comedy shoe I had imagined where the pieces and arms were flying every which way!! 😂😂😂
?QUESTIONS? is there a video on how you use the no waste flower cover plate die cuts? I would love to see your creations using them. Love the toddler tray idea too! I commented earlier but wasn't finished watching, the condiment holder is smart! Love all of your cards!
Wonderful, very helpful video. I had seen the 1st on, and stored it on my P.C. I think your tips and ideas are great. Thank You for your sharing them.
I love the ider ad cutting cardstock colors to the 4-1/4 x 5 1/2 pieces, I can see how that will save time. Thank you.
Thanks so much for all the help and creativity you provide! You're a gem!
Thank you. I have been trying to figure out ways to store my things.
Thank you so much for part 2! ♥️
Whoop Whoop! 😊
The most helpful video I have ever watched! Thanks so much! I absolutely love die cutting also ! I love love my Platinum machine as I prefer being unplugged at this time in my life. You are a blessing! Thanks again!
Love all your helpful tips for mass producing as I love to make multiple cards😀
Thank you both of these videos are great, informative and helpful!
I, like you, love to make lots of cards to give to just about anyone! One of my favorites to give to are the cast members at DisneyWorld… i live right next to Disney and my daughter has done the college program there and now is a part time employee and she has received small cards and gifts for guests just to say thank you and that’s how i got started. I just bring a few cards with me and when a cast member is extra sweet, i give them a card. Thanks for the great tips and ideas!
Very helpful video Jennifer 🌺 Thank you so much for sharing !!!
I'm glad that I finally got to sit down and enjoy this video! I am in the process of mass producing some cards for a good cause and just learned that I should add an embossed background to add a little something extra. I will also do some die cutting. Thank you so much, Jennifer!
As usual, I really enjoyed your video! Part 1 was great too! THANK YOU!
Wow,some great time-saving tips there Jennifer! Thanks so much for sharing with us. Beautiful cards, I'd love to receive a card from you! xx
This is so very helpful, as my die cutting of intricate dies has been haphazard and somewhat frustrating, even though I love, love, love the process of detailed dies. In a pinch, I've used a cupcake tin to organize my die cuts lol. Your tips are invaluable. I'll be looking for some of these supplies to speed up my process and enhance the peace and relaxation of card-making time.
G.O.A.T-for sure- thanks, Jennifer- very helpful 💝
A bag of hearts would be great for Valentines’s Day!
Yey. been looking forward to part 2. i also love to cut in bulk and store them for later. Could you possibly do a "troubleshooting" type video for the common problems with die cutting machines etc. Like for example: the die cuts 3/4 of the image, but the rest gets an impression and not cutting the whole way through. I know most of us have faffed with our machines enough to have figured those issues out with adding shims etc, but there are always those who are new to the craft and might find it helpful 🙂
i will add taht to my list!
Love this and so helpful. Please make a video with the Altenew Zero Waste Floral Die. I bought it and now am stumped.
Nice tips. I enjoy die cutting just because, but I don't always use what I've cut, so I think this video will help get me going. Thanks.
WOW! Such awesome extremely helpful tips. THANK YOU so much. Really appreciate you!
Do you have a link for glossy black card stock? Love the way this looks on your cards.
I already had one of those condiment servers, and was thrilled to get it out and repurpose it in my stamping room. Thank you, Jennifer, for your always great ideas!
These tips are very helpful. Thank you for sharing!
Awesome crafty ideas..Cute cards😊
Oh, I have been any many crafty situations where McGuire tips and tricks would have saved the day! 😅😅😅
Thank you so much. This makes so much sense, and is so brilliant!!!
Thank you … your tips make it easier, and I am considering moving my die cutting from my craft desk , just for a different view .
I don’t do small die cuts but I had to have the MFT office card kit and it has some tiny dies I am sure I would loose this video was super helpful and timed perfect thanks for sharing
Wonderful tips Jennifer! Thanks again for sharing! Hugs 🤗
I enjoyed all of your tips!!! Thanks so much❤️
Geeze Jennifer!! 😮 I love those resource ideas for storage and for working! Just brilliant you at work for us again! Thank you! 💝 ((((Big hugs!!)))) 💙🙏🏻
So amazing…love your videos and tips!
Lots of great ideas. Thank you for sharing 😊🤗
Awesome tips and cards Jennifer, thank you!
Your tips are ALWAYS welcomed! The tape on the back of the dies will help me so much as I love piecing too. I do have a question as I see you cut into your magnetic mat instead of a plate… I treated myself to the Anna Griffin machine and wondered which is better to cut into? TYFS❤
Wow, thank you for all the great tips, and beautiful inspiration.❤
Another amazing video. So helpful
So many helpful tips!!! Thank you!
Wow! Awesome ideas and love the storage! Thank you
Great video and tips! Wondering a couple things; have you ever done a craft room tour video? Most importantly, I wanted to know how your sweet son's fundraising efforts worked out?
I did a craft room tour video in my old house. I haven't done another one as many of the components are very similar in my current room. Colin's fundraising efforts are ongoing! Thanks for asking!
I use that same round white compartment container from HL. Some great tips.Thanks
Beautiful cards...thanks for sharing these ideas
I love all your information it is wonderful.
awesome, 4 containers for my crafts and one for my snacks :D
Fantastic video. Thank you amazing tips.
This has been a very helpful video for mass, producing and cutting. Jennifer, I have the Anna griffin Empress machine also and noticed that you placed the dies cut side down into the magnetic plate. The directions say that you should place them cut side up and cut into the clear plate. I would rather do it the way you are doing it in this video… does this make your magnetic plate wear out quickly? Thank you 😊
Great video! Do you have a link for the black glossy cardstock you use? I tried this tip using tonics studio mirror cardstock, but wasn't successful. Thank you for all you do for the crafting community 💙💙💙
I use the glossy black glossy cardstock from Erin Lee Creative.
Gorgeous and different kind of surprise ❤
I mass produce cards for our Church ladies so your videos are amazing!
Thanks again for a really helpful video! Just wondering what catches your plates when they come out of the Empress? I have one and wish i could use the time when the plates are running through better but am worried they will drop out as there are no arms to catch them. Thanks
Great videos Jennifer
Super helpful video. Ifeelbetter about mydies facing down when i cut. Do you ever use a die cut machine that is 8.5 x 11?
Great tips - as usual.
When you create such large projects, like you did with the quilting die cards (kudos btw), do you sell or donate your work?
Thanks so much for showing the details of the mass die cutting process. I have been a person to ask previously for answers on how you accomplish this and this video was truly enlightening. I love die cutting, there is something truly satisfying about building and creating with paper. Matisse was on to something.
I send my cards to others. I don't sell them and donate them for giveaways or card auctions or things like that.
Such great information
@ 25:00 hey kid is that your mom doing crafts in the bleachers?😳🤣
Jennifer, what is your recommendation for glossy black cardstock?
Erin Lee Creative erinleecreative.com/products/glossy-black-8-5-x-11-cardstock-set-of-8-sheets?_pos=1&_sid=002960155&_ss=r
A while back you shared a magnetic photo album for die cut sentiments. I wonder if that didn’t work out for you. I bought a few magnetic pages but I’m “meh” about them as a solution.
It sure did! I still use it
Do you have a foiling platform you use with your Empress, or do you just use the Glimmer with your Platinum 6? Thanks!
I use the Glimmer with my Spellbinders Platinum 6. It isn't compatible with the Empress.
The most time consuming when I am doing a lot of die cuts is taking the pieces out of my dies. The more we use the die, the more the paper get stuck on it. Do you have any tips how to avoid this?
I’m wondering how often you replace your plates.
Not that often but keep in mind that because this is my job I will replace mine more than most people. So I'm probably not the best comparison. Maybe others will chime in with their experience.
You are the Queen of mass production. Hehe 😅
Thank you so much
What kind of string did you use on the tag and the shoe?
Where do you get your black glossy card stock? Please?
Erinleecreative.com
After watching this video, I'm officially worn out. Going back to bed!
Amazing
Hello from Idaho good morning
Tq for the tips😊❤
Jus beautiful Thanks for sharing