You have explained measures so clearly!! I’m a inches lady! Don’t get on with cm!! Also Ann if you see this I’d love you to explain the measures on cutting cards! I just line up my card with the envelope to get the right size…I know a lot of you will be laughing at me…😂😂 but it will help me. Thank you for all your videos you are so inspiring and clear instructions. Sending big hugs from an old 76 yr old Nana.🥰🥰💕💕🐶🐶❤️👍👍
this has got to be one of the most amazing videos, ever!! I am not new to crafting, but, I learned to much in these last 45 minutes. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Love the metal Dies with the glossy words then the foam underneath Faux glossy Accents Really beautiful Anne 👏👏👏👏🤗🤗🤗🤗🌹🌹🌹🌹 wow thank you so much for sharing xxx
I’ve watched literally thousands of TH-cam videos but yours a the best by far! I love your knowledge and how you calmly and brilliantly narrate! Thank you!
Brilliant star box. I see now I could fold the bottom flaps up into the star and tape them to the lid and use it as a lid that can be removed from the star bottom. What a great idea on building a box from any shape. Thanks for sharing this.
You are a gifted, born teacher!!! I am not a crafter but love learning everything... because, who knows what tomorrow may bring ?!? Something prob mostly all know, but here's a tip I learned in fashion school. Never ever use scissors used for fabric on paper, and conversely, never use paper scissors on fabric. Keep your 2 collections separate ... label them all. Paper dulls scissors quite rapidly and, over time, will not give you accurate cutting on fabric. Thanks very much, Ann!
Ann you are simply the best would love to see more of the box videos you totally inspire me I think you are the best practical crafter out there and not doing a sales pitch at every opportunity is another bonus using what we have and making the most of it thankyou thankyou thankyou xx
Thank you so much!! Yes i hate those videos, its like ' make this but then you need to buy this die and stamp' I try to make is doable for all people xxx
Oh wow Ann, your ability to teach and explain is amazing. You are definitely the best at creating and I know i sound like a broken record repeating but you need to hear the praise because you are so humble. Love, love your channel. Take care sweet lady.
I’ve been crafting all of my long life and there is very little I haven’t done, so I almost didn’t watch this video. But am I glad I did. I still learned many things that I was amazed that I didn’t know. Thank you so much for sharing.
Wow, Ann! I wish I’d watched this ages ago! I’ve wasted so much time and money! So many videos are American, and its not always possible to get the materials or equipment at a reasonable cost. Thank you!
Oh gosh, thanks so much for sharing these tried and true ideas. I love the ink embossing with versa mark/ink! And top it off with the foam cuts!! Great ideas. ❤️👏🏻❤️👏🏻. Wait, the star box~~~you did it so easy,! I love your brain!! If I would have tried making the star box, it would have looked like some type of octopus!! But after watching you create it, I can make one too!! You are incredibly talented and I’m grateful you share with us all. ❤️❤️
Gday Ann, Kathy from Sydney Australia. I just love all your tips and tricks, even your oopsies. So much you have taught everyone. Great videos and instructions. We are experiencing massive floods at present so an stuck inside, great time for crafting.
These were great tips! Thank you! I have literally lost HOURS of my life making bows. No more! Also loved the glossy sentiments mounted on foam and the box-making tutorial, and I can't wait to try laminating napkins!
This taught me so much, I can't buy the Woodward rotary cutter because they don't ship to New Zealand. I really do appreciate your videos as you make everything clear, and I've learned so many new tips. And your accent is enchanting.
I have been stamping and scrapbooking for years. You have taught me many things from this video. I just makes us realize that there is always more you can learn no matter what the topic is. Thank you so much Ann!
I watch a few regular crafters & you appeared this evening & I am so pleased you did. You are amazing. You explain things brilliantly & I am hooked big time. I am a beginner really & you have taught me so much already. Thank you 😊
To any new crafters, you definitely want to watch this video! I could have used these tips when I first started, they would have saved me time, money, and frustration 😂. Thank you for all of the great tips! I love your videos!
I just learned this about two years ago. I kept editing looking at videos and I got a better ruler to read and study it. I don't know how I did all my quilting and sewing back when I was younger cuz I had no idea how to understand measurements back then. But I never gave up. I wish someone like had explain it the way you did.
This tutorial is full of great tips. Thank you so much Ann, loved them all and will definitly try out the napkin laminating tips as well as the others. Very informative Loved the Faux Glossy Accents tip. Game changer!!!
THANK YOU!! You have shown all the things I wish I had known plus some I never would have figured out. And the translucent napkin….never even dreamed it could go nearly clear. Brilliant! Thank you and Fiona!
Absolutely love every one of your tips! I learned a lot about ink pads clear stamps. Great idea for transparent napkins. Thank you for another great video.
Great video Ann, wish l would have known all this when l started. Its also good to get all this info from one spot. I remember trying to figure out inks and getting it wrong when embossing. Way to go Ann.
Because of you i bought the chrome precision plate and i don't regret it! I really love it! And i love the fact that it replaces one plate,so they last longer or you don't have to go thrue the machine multiple times
Thank you so much Anne, I really really enjoyed watching you take us through all these tips and tricks. I really really love ❤️ the box one and the napkin one too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags
For anyone in Australia, the Woodware Trimmer is exactly the same as the Kaisercraft Trimmer that's readily available here in Oz....and I agree, this is the best trimmer of all, plus Kaisercraft sell all the Scoring, Perforating and Cutting blades, plus the cutting pads. Thanks for your helpful hints Ann.
I have learnt so much from this video, and I regard myself as an experienced crafter ! Thank you Ann you are just the best person when it comes to teaching us new techniques 💖💐💖
I don’t know which of these I found most useful. I loved all the tips. I’m glad you discussed measurements, but I really don’t understand why so many people do not know how to measure eights, sixteenths, or more. I learned how to do that in grade school. Maybe it’s because I’m old, 71, and maybe they don’t teach it in school now. I know they don’t teach cursive writing now. We learned how to do half inch, quarter inch, eighth inch, sixteenth, thirty second inch, and sixty fourth inch when I was a child. You explained it very well, just count the number of marks that it takes to get to the inch mark and you know what it is. I’m finding all these videos lately to be very helpful. Thank you.
I have no idea about metrics. Maybe a lot of people who don’t know imperial are as confused about it as much as I am about metric! You explained it very clearly!
I agree 2,000% about paper trimmers... It drives me crazy not to have a sharp clean STRAIGHT cut! I have a couple of different trimmers for different purposes but I always go back to my rotary or my guillotine because I know those are going to give me great cuts every time. I hate the ragged, scraggly edges just like you, I'll get a nail file and smooth them down if it's the only choice I have 😅. You can put hours into making an amazing card but if the cut isn't good you might as well just toss it all in the bin. I'm also an art glitter glue girl and I don't think you will ever get it away from me. I literally have it marked on my calendar when the last fall shipping days are so that I don't run out during the winter (they don't ship here when it's cold unfortunately). It grabs quick, it dries flat and clear, it's worth every penny.
As a former teacher, I really appreciate seeing you address measurements! It's not something that is even taught much in a lot of places, and that's a disservice to students. It's important and useful!
That's shocking to me. As I was watching her explain fractions, I became very confused ...how do people not understand what 1/8 of an inch is? I repeat...I'm shocked.😳
@@jaytee2642 thing to keep in mind not every country uses imperial measurements but metric so they are more familiar with millimetres & centimetres , & not everyone is mathematically minded so fractions are confusing to them
Thank you Ann for being so generous in sharing your wonderful techniques you learn or come up with to pass on to us. Love watching you, actually, you are my go to video personality when I want to learn something! Keep rolling those tapes for us!!
Thank you so much Ann, that is a well of superb information. I always struggle with the myriad of ink pads out there, and always wonder what on earth they are all for?!!! Every single thing you've explained has helped immensely. I am quite new to crafting, and because I've been unable to work since 2015, I have very limited funds. I live in a tiny 1 bedroom council flat too, so my lounge has to double up as my art room!! You've been a tremendous help, so thank you very much. I love your tutorials as you have brilliant ideas. Thanks again. Take care, Val xx
If you're tight on space, and budget, a Black Tuxedo Memento and Black Staz On ink pad will get you through. Depending on the cost, a blank empty ink pad re-inked with glycerin can double as a Versamark Ink Pad. For gift wish lists for the people in your life wondering what to get you: Ranger Ink sells a collection of 12 mini Archival Inks that match Distress Ink colours. They are on Canadian Amazon, don't know about UK Amazon. It's a perfect rainbow of any colour you would need plus two browns for antiquing, a darker, cool grey and black. The archival for waterproof stamping for water colouring or alcohol ink markers. The distress ink for the actual watercolouring. Just tap the Distress Ink pad [not Oxide, original Distress Ink] on a silicon or laminated surface, add a small spritz of water and voila! watercolour paint.
I was a Math teacher in the US for 38 years. I always wondered how you metric people knew about fractions. I used to tell my students that if their parents and grandparents hadn’t been so stubborn about not changing to metrics in the 1970’s, they would have saved years of learning fractions!
HI Ann,👸 Thank u so much for taking the time to share your very helpful tips I really appreciated all your help & time u gave 👸 …………Fab tip the lady gave u with the napkins Looking forward to Sunday’s crafty craft tutorial & I Especially Cannot wait for your Christmas tutorials especially with the different boxes 🤗 ✨❤️👍👸Lin
Thank you, Ann! So many useful hints--I had no idea about the boxes, or "faking the Glossy Accents." I did have to order the cool background die In your Xmas card video that looked like Van Gogh's "Starry Night." It's even got wind movement. I did appreciate you talking about silicone vs photopolymer stamps. I got some "bootleg stamps" recently, and I had to literally use an Emory nail board to sand off the coating to get the ink to stop bubbling up. Also, the coordinating dies were much larger than the box size I was trying to put a window in. Plus, these stamps felt like chewing gum!!!!!! You really do get what you pay for.
So many great tips I wish I'd known earlier as well. I've been stamping a little over a year and I had to watch a lot of videos to get all of the info you just gave us in 45 minutes (and I STILL learned a lot!). I never thought to stamp Versamark and a color in order to heat emboss or to use my dies to make a box. Thank you so much
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have also learnt that I’m not the only one who prefers the Imperial measurements! The number of times I’ve ordered the wrong sizes , is no body’s business 😂😂 x
Such brilliant tips, Ann! Some of them I did know.... I do use a precision base plate....I LOVE it! And I purchase a kid's type, fun foam, to use as dimension on die cuts...works great. I did not know about putting a colored ink with versa mark before heat embossing! Also, the translucent napkin idea is very cool. I own a laminator too, because of your fabulous laminating ideas! 🙂 Thanks for such an informative video! Hugs ❤ Suzy xo
OMG!! What a GREAT video. Learned alot. You answered my one big question I was wondering about. Different kinds of ink pads.Loved how you had all there and showing them when talking about it. Kinda new to stamping.that has helped me. I saved this to rewatch, and put info in my notebook for future references. Thank you much for sharing. Learned alot.. thinking about a laminator too. Getting closer to getting one. Might need to see a few more things that you can do with it first. Getting there.. lol Thanks again...
Hi Ann 11 things im so glad I found out before I start crafting. Everyone is a bonus, Cant read a ruler, guillotine or trimmer. I certaintly didnt know which inks to use with what, oh the list goes on n on. Makes sence with the nesting dies but i would of never thought of it. Absolutely luv the napkin idea. You are a diamond luv, I maybes dont feel so overwhelmed now n atleast have a great idea now. An fantastic video very imformative.Thank you as always luv from Newcastle x
Great tips Ann. I definitely wish I knew then, what I do now. Maybe you can do one of these indebt videos on the different types of ink and why they are necessary. I know you touched a bit on it here, but if you title it the difference in ink, people searching will find it. When I started I had no idea what ink was what. Also show why people don't need colored embossing powder, they can just stamp in that colored ink and use clear glossy, matt, or glittery powders. Matt embossing powder for watercoloring helps so much.
Thank you so much for this wonderful video, I have learned so much from you, so kind of you to spend your time helping everyone to understand how to craft well. A real pleasure watching as you explain it all so well.
I've just found you and have been binge watching your videos! Thank you for all of the how-tos and tips you so generously provide for us! There are so many things that I've learned already which will decidedly take my paper crafting to the next level. Awesomeness, Ann! Now, back to🥰😁 binging
Thank you so much for sharing all that you do, you have helped me tremendously with so many things as a beginner crafter and I so appreciate your help 😊 I struggle so much with ALL the different ink pads out there and it’s almost overwhelming but I wrote down all the ones you shared and I’ll go with those, makes it so much easier. Again THANK YOU so much for teaching us all, I always look forward to your videos ❣️❣️ P.S. I always love your nails 💅🏻 too
Loved watching this video, you have taught me so much. I was never very happy with my stamping, after watching this I bought the Versafine black ink pad, it’s great, makes such a difference to my stamped sentiments and the laminated sentiments are a great idea. I have subscribed and look forward to seeing your other videos. Thank you for sharing your tips.
Absolutely wonderful!! Ann you are a fantastic tutor. Lovely and clear steps and instructions and demonstrations. I love your honesty 💟 about when you started off crafting. You are absolutely brilliant. Please never, ever doubt your gifts. I love the energy and positive and willing to share your knowledge and skills and most importantly to mention your Precious time. Angel Blessings Lesley 💟
Absolutely fabulous video. All good information and I agree that when you start out crafting there are a lot of things to figure and learn. This video would be so helpful to new and veteran crafters. Thank you so much for taken the time to share this very valuable information. Cindy Lou
You have explained measures so clearly!! I’m a inches lady! Don’t get on with cm!! Also Ann if you see this I’d love you to explain the measures on cutting cards! I just line up my card with the envelope to get the right size…I know a lot of you will be laughing at me…😂😂 but it will help me. Thank you for all your videos you are so inspiring and clear instructions. Sending big hugs from an old 76 yr old Nana.🥰🥰💕💕🐶🐶❤️👍👍
this has got to be one of the most amazing videos, ever!! I am not new to crafting, but, I learned to much in these last 45 minutes. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Love the metal Dies with the glossy words then the foam underneath Faux glossy Accents Really beautiful Anne 👏👏👏👏🤗🤗🤗🤗🌹🌹🌹🌹 wow thank you so much for sharing xxx
I’ve watched literally thousands of TH-cam videos but yours a the best by far! I love your knowledge and how you calmly and brilliantly narrate! Thank you!
Wow!!! That means soooo much! Thank you xx
Oh thank you for the tip using embossing ink before die ink to heat emboss! I never thought of that!
Me neither and didn't want to keep using the same few embossing powders. This is an awesome tip Ann 💜💜
how do I save this video clip?
Brilliant star box. I see now I could fold the bottom flaps up into the star and tape them to the lid and use it as a lid that can be removed from the star bottom. What a great idea on building a box from any shape. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks for sharing your ideas. I appreciate each one!!
You are a gifted, born teacher!!! I am not a crafter but love learning everything... because, who knows what tomorrow may bring ?!?
Something prob mostly all know, but here's a tip I learned in fashion school. Never ever use scissors used for fabric on paper, and conversely, never use paper scissors on fabric. Keep your 2 collections separate ... label them all. Paper dulls scissors quite rapidly and, over time, will not give you accurate cutting on fabric. Thanks very much, Ann!
You are so welcome!
Ann you are simply the best would love to see more of the box videos you totally inspire me I think you are the best practical crafter out there and not doing a sales pitch at every opportunity is another bonus using what we have and making the most of it thankyou thankyou thankyou xx
Thank you so much!! Yes i hate those videos, its like ' make this but then you need to buy this die and stamp' I try to make is doable for all people xxx
What you do is so important please keep it up look forward to your vlogs xx
Oh wow! That faux glossy accent trick is awesome! Must use!
Oh wow Ann, your ability to teach and explain is amazing. You are definitely the best at creating and I know i sound like a broken record repeating but you need to hear the praise because you are so humble. Love, love your channel. Take care sweet lady.
Awww bless you Renee!!! You are so kind and always leave me lovely comments. I really appreciate them xxx
I’ve been crafting all of my long life and there is very little I haven’t done, so I almost didn’t watch this video. But am I glad I did. I still learned many things that I was amazed that I didn’t know. Thank you so much for sharing.
Wow, Ann! I wish I’d watched this ages ago! I’ve wasted so much time and money! So many videos are American, and its not always possible to get the materials or equipment at a reasonable cost. Thank you!
Very helpful information! Thanks for sharing.
Oh gosh, thanks so much for sharing these tried and true ideas. I love the ink embossing with versa mark/ink! And top it off with the foam cuts!! Great ideas. ❤️👏🏻❤️👏🏻. Wait, the star box~~~you did it so easy,! I love your brain!! If I would have tried making the star box, it would have looked like some type of octopus!! But after watching you create it, I can make one too!! You are incredibly talented and I’m grateful you share with us all. ❤️❤️
You are so welcome! xx
Awesome tips and tricks Ann. Love the napkin tip at the end. Thank you for sharing
Been an artist and now crafter for over 40 years and I learned so much from this video. THANK YOU!
wow thank you!!
Ann, you are brilliant. We are so lucky to have you teach us all these tips and tricks. I always look forward to your videos and never miss one. 👍
Bless you!! That is so kind Norma xx
Thankyou Ann, its lovely to see you being appreciated for all the things you can do. Always enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing such great stuff.
Thanks so much 😊
Gday Ann, Kathy from Sydney Australia. I just love all your tips and tricks, even your oopsies. So much you have taught everyone. Great videos and instructions. We are experiencing massive floods at present so an stuck inside, great time for crafting.
These were great tips! Thank you! I have literally lost HOURS of my life making bows. No more! Also loved the glossy sentiments mounted on foam and the box-making tutorial, and I can't wait to try laminating napkins!
It can be so tricky, mine were a total mess when i first started lol. Have fun xx
Fab video Ann. What some great tips. Thanks for your time and for sharing xxx
You are so welcome Nina xxx
Great solving mystery of inks…VERY clear and concise!!
I've been seriously crafting for about a year. Every single one of these suggestions will help me. Thank you
You are very welcome xx
Laminating pockets for glossy accents! Brilliant !!!
This taught me so much, I can't buy the Woodward rotary cutter because they don't ship to New Zealand. I really do appreciate your videos as you make everything clear, and I've learned so many new tips. And your accent is enchanting.
Very good tutorial Ann thanks for sharing
I have been stamping and scrapbooking for years. You have taught me many things from this video. I just makes us realize that there is always more you can learn no matter what the topic is. Thank you so much Ann!
I've made cards for years! And still, your information and tricks in this video are so helpful. Thank you so much for making this.
LOVE the “tape transfer”! That technique will be a star in my winter hibernation creativity.
Thanks for the teaching. 👍🏻
WOW!!! Ann that was so very helpful!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
I am so glad! Thank you so much xx
Great video. Thanks Ann ♥️
I watch a few regular crafters & you appeared this evening & I am so pleased you did. You are amazing. You explain things brilliantly & I am hooked big time. I am a beginner really & you have taught me so much already. Thank you 😊
To any new crafters, you definitely want to watch this video! I could have used these tips when I first started, they would have saved me time, money, and frustration 😂. Thank you for all of the great tips! I love your videos!
Wow thanks so much :-) xx
So nice of you for sharing all this brilliant tips! Thank you very much 💗💗💗
You are so welcome!
So fantastic!! All of them. Thanks so much!!!
You are so welcome!
I just learned this about two years ago. I kept editing looking at videos and I got a better ruler to read and study it. I don't know how I did all my quilting and sewing back when I was younger cuz I had no idea how to understand measurements back then. But I never gave up. I wish someone like had explain it the way you did.
you so much, i gets a lot of people xx
This tutorial is full of great tips. Thank you so much Ann, loved them all and will definitly try out the napkin laminating tips as well as the others. Very informative Loved the Faux Glossy Accents tip. Game changer!!!
You are so welcome!
THANK YOU!! You have shown all the things I wish I had known plus some I never would have figured out. And the translucent napkin….never even dreamed it could go nearly clear. Brilliant! Thank you and Fiona!
Ann, wow, wow, wow!!! As always your videos show us some fabulous tips. Thanks so much. 😊
Another EXCELLENT video! And I picked up a few tips (as usual) along the way! Winner! Janet 🤗👍💕🌺
Thankyou so much for all the wonderful tips Anni x
Absolutely love every one of your tips! I learned a lot about ink pads clear stamps. Great idea for transparent napkins. Thank you for another great video.
Great video Ann, wish l would have known all this when l started. Its also good to get all this info from one spot. I remember trying to figure out inks and getting it wrong when embossing. Way to go Ann.
Because of you i bought the chrome precision plate and i don't regret it! I really love it! And i love the fact that it replaces one plate,so they last longer or you don't have to go thrue the machine multiple times
Its amazing!! I love mine and so glad you love yours xx
Thank you so much Anne, I really really enjoyed watching you take us through all these tips and tricks. I really really love ❤️ the box one and the napkin one too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags
For anyone in Australia, the Woodware Trimmer is exactly the same as the Kaisercraft Trimmer that's readily available here in Oz....and I agree, this is the best trimmer of all, plus Kaisercraft sell all the Scoring, Perforating and Cutting blades, plus the cutting pads. Thanks for your helpful hints Ann.
Thank you for that, I hope some Oz followers find this helpful. I am going to mention it in my next video xx
@@PositivelyPapercraft thanks Ann, that would be great. And thank you for all of your vids, i enjoy each and every one 🥰🌸
Wow!!! I have been doing scrapbooking, card making , etc for years and even I learned a couple things!!!!! Thank you so much!!!
Glad it was helpful! x
I have learnt so much from this video, and I regard myself as an experienced crafter ! Thank you Ann you are just the best person when it comes to teaching us new techniques 💖💐💖
Wow, thank you! That has made my day xxx
Wonderfully informative video and not just card makers but all paper crafters. Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge 🧡
Thank you so much for sharing another great video. 👍
Thanks for watching!
Wow, such a valuable video for a card making newbie. Thank you. 😊
Thank you for all your generous tips for card making, boxes etc. you talented woman, you!
I don’t know which of these I found most useful. I loved all the tips. I’m glad you discussed measurements, but I really don’t understand why so many people do not know how to measure eights, sixteenths, or more. I learned how to do that in grade school. Maybe it’s because I’m old, 71, and maybe they don’t teach it in school now. I know they don’t teach cursive writing now. We learned how to do half inch, quarter inch, eighth inch, sixteenth, thirty second inch, and sixty fourth inch when I was a child. You explained it very well, just count the number of marks that it takes to get to the inch mark and you know what it is. I’m finding all these videos lately to be very helpful. Thank you.
Thank you so much 😘
I have no idea about metrics. Maybe a lot of people who don’t know imperial are as confused about it as much as I am about metric! You explained it very clearly!
Thank you for sharing. My favorite tip was putting glue on a sponge for intricate dies. Eureka!
I agree 2,000% about paper trimmers... It drives me crazy not to have a sharp clean STRAIGHT cut! I have a couple of different trimmers for different purposes but I always go back to my rotary or my guillotine because I know those are going to give me great cuts every time. I hate the ragged, scraggly edges just like you, I'll get a nail file and smooth them down if it's the only choice I have 😅. You can put hours into making an amazing card but if the cut isn't good you might as well just toss it all in the bin.
I'm also an art glitter glue girl and I don't think you will ever get it away from me. I literally have it marked on my calendar when the last fall shipping days are so that I don't run out during the winter (they don't ship here when it's cold unfortunately). It grabs quick, it dries flat and clear, it's worth every penny.
As a former teacher, I really appreciate seeing you address measurements! It's not something that is even taught much in a lot of places, and that's a disservice to students. It's important and useful!
That's shocking to me.
As I was watching her explain fractions, I became very confused ...how do people not understand what 1/8 of an inch is?
I repeat...I'm shocked.😳
@@jaytee2642 thing to keep in mind not every country uses imperial measurements but metric so they are more familiar with millimetres & centimetres , & not everyone is mathematically minded so fractions are confusing to them
@TheJukeboxwidow yep. I can't do mm,cc or any of that.
It seems that still a lot of people have problems with fractions. In school this is taught here at the age of 8 to 9.
Thanks for sharing. I especially liked the faux Glossy Accents and the nesting die box.
Thank you xx
So glad I found you! Another outstanding video for a beginner crafter like me. Thank you very much.
Thank you Ann for being so generous in sharing your wonderful techniques you learn or come up with to pass on to us. Love watching you, actually, you are my go to video personality when I want to learn something! Keep rolling those tapes for us!!
Awww thank you xx
Great tips especially as I am a beginner. Enjoyed watching it.
Thank you chillin times thank you. Blessings to you and yours
Oh my goodness. I couldn't look away. Incredible!!! Thank you so much from Michigan, USA.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much Ann, that is a well of superb information. I always struggle with the myriad of ink pads out there, and always wonder what on earth they are all for?!!! Every single thing you've explained has helped immensely. I am quite new to crafting, and because I've been unable to work since 2015, I have very limited funds. I live in a tiny 1 bedroom council flat too, so my lounge has to double up as my art room!! You've been a tremendous help, so thank you very much. I love your tutorials as you have brilliant ideas. Thanks again. Take care, Val xx
Bless you Valerie, thank you so much. Lots more to come xx
If you're tight on space, and budget, a Black Tuxedo Memento and Black Staz On ink pad will get you through. Depending on the cost, a blank empty ink pad re-inked with glycerin can double as a Versamark Ink Pad.
For gift wish lists for the people in your life wondering what to get you: Ranger Ink sells a collection of 12 mini Archival Inks that match Distress Ink colours. They are on Canadian Amazon, don't know about UK Amazon. It's a perfect rainbow of any colour you would need plus two browns for antiquing, a darker, cool grey and black.
The archival for waterproof stamping for water colouring or alcohol ink markers. The distress ink for the actual watercolouring. Just tap the Distress Ink pad [not Oxide, original Distress Ink] on a silicon or laminated surface, add a small spritz of water and voila! watercolour paint.
I was a Math teacher in the US for 38 years. I always wondered how you metric people knew about fractions.
I used to tell my students that if their parents and grandparents hadn’t been so stubborn about not changing to metrics in the 1970’s, they would have saved years of learning fractions!
HI Ann,👸 Thank u so much for taking the time to share your very helpful tips I really appreciated all your help & time u gave 👸 …………Fab tip the lady gave u with the napkins Looking forward to Sunday’s crafty craft tutorial & I Especially Cannot wait for your Christmas tutorials especially with the different boxes 🤗 ✨❤️👍👸Lin
Thanks for some great tips Ann xx
Thank you, Ann! So many useful hints--I had no idea about the boxes, or "faking the Glossy Accents." I did have to order the cool background die In your Xmas card video that looked like Van Gogh's "Starry Night." It's even got wind movement.
I did appreciate you talking about silicone vs photopolymer stamps. I got some "bootleg stamps" recently, and I had to literally use an Emory nail board to sand off the coating to get the ink to stop bubbling up. Also, the coordinating dies were much larger than the box size I was trying to put a window in. Plus, these stamps felt like chewing gum!!!!!! You really do get what you pay for.
I am hopeless at measurements, but this tutorial has made it clearer for me. Thank you 🙏👍🥰
So many great tips I wish I'd known earlier as well. I've been stamping a little over a year and I had to watch a lot of videos to get all of the info you just gave us in 45 minutes (and I STILL learned a lot!). I never thought to stamp Versamark and a color in order to heat emboss or to use my dies to make a box. Thank you so much
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have also learnt that I’m not the only one who prefers the Imperial measurements! The number of times I’ve ordered the wrong sizes , is no body’s business 😂😂 x
This is one of the best card making videos I’ve watched. Thank you
@@JentasticJourney thank you 😊
Really liked the napkin idea and the cutting board recommendations.
Such brilliant tips, Ann! Some of them I did know....
I do use a precision base plate....I LOVE it!
And I purchase a kid's type, fun foam, to use as dimension on die cuts...works great.
I did not know about putting a colored ink with versa mark before heat embossing!
Also, the translucent napkin idea is very cool. I own a laminator too, because of your fabulous laminating ideas! 🙂
Thanks for such an informative video!
Hugs ❤ Suzy xo
Thank you Suzy xx
OMG!! What a GREAT video. Learned alot. You answered my one big question I was wondering about. Different kinds of ink pads.Loved how you had all there and showing them when talking about it. Kinda new to stamping.that has helped me. I saved this to rewatch, and put info in my notebook for future references. Thank you much for sharing. Learned alot.. thinking about a laminator too. Getting closer to getting one. Might need to see a few more things that you can do with it first. Getting there.. lol Thanks again...
Very good tutorial for all crafters out there. Wished I'd known about the Inks when I 1st started. A great refresher course for me.🎯
Hi. Thank you for sharing this fact packed video, definitely what I class as a 'must see'. Brilliant stuff!
I am so glad I have found you. You are amazing! Love your channel!!
Wow thank you xx
Amazing tips dear. Thank you so much for sharing.
My pleasure 😊
What great lessons. I have put this video into my save projects list. Thanks so much for sharing.
Awesome! Thank you! xx
Great video! Thx you for these great tips.
Hi Ann 11 things im so glad I found out before I start crafting. Everyone is a bonus, Cant read a ruler, guillotine or trimmer. I certaintly didnt know which inks to use with what, oh the list goes on n on. Makes sence with the nesting dies but i would of never thought of it. Absolutely luv the napkin idea. You are a diamond luv, I maybes dont feel so overwhelmed now n atleast have a great idea now. An fantastic video very imformative.Thank you as always luv from Newcastle x
Great tips Ann. I definitely wish I knew then, what I do now.
Maybe you can do one of these indebt videos on the different types of ink and why they are necessary. I know you touched a bit on it here, but if you title it the difference in ink, people searching will find it. When I started I had no idea what ink was what. Also show why people don't need colored embossing powder, they can just stamp in that colored ink and use clear glossy, matt, or glittery powders. Matt embossing powder for watercoloring helps so much.
Yes i have tons planned Karla, just testing what is working and finding my feet with these new type of videos xx
Thank you...your tips are the best! 😊
Wow, great Video, very beautiful tips, thank you for all ❤️
Such great information Ann! Thank you for taking the time.😊
You are very welcome xx
Another excellent video! Thank you!
So kind :-) Thanks
Thank you so much for this wonderful video, I have learned so much from you, so kind of you to spend your time helping everyone to understand how to craft well. A real pleasure watching as you explain it all so well.
You are so welcome! and thank you so much xx
I've just found you and have been binge watching your videos! Thank you for all of the how-tos and tips you so generously provide for us! There are so many things that I've learned already which will decidedly take my paper crafting to the next level. Awesomeness, Ann! Now, back to🥰😁 binging
Love seeing everything, I learned so much. Thank you , Joan
Thank you, especially for the tip about using regular dye inks with clear embossing ink and clear embossing powder. That is a phenomenal tip! 💛
Thank you so much for sharing all that you do, you have helped me tremendously with so many things as a beginner crafter and I so appreciate your help 😊
I struggle so much with ALL the different ink pads out there and it’s almost overwhelming but I wrote down all the ones you shared and I’ll go with those, makes it so much easier.
Again THANK YOU so much for teaching us all, I always look forward to your videos ❣️❣️
P.S. I always love your nails 💅🏻 too
You are a great teacher. I have learnt loads, thank you 🙏
Loved watching this video, you have taught me so much. I was never very happy with my stamping, after watching this I bought the Versafine black ink pad, it’s great, makes such a difference to my stamped sentiments and the laminated sentiments are a great idea. I have subscribed and look forward to seeing your other videos. Thank you for sharing your tips.
Absolutely wonderful!! Ann you are a fantastic tutor. Lovely and clear steps and instructions and demonstrations. I love your honesty 💟 about when you started off crafting. You are absolutely brilliant. Please never, ever doubt your gifts. I love the energy and positive and willing to share your knowledge and skills and most importantly to mention your Precious time. Angel Blessings Lesley 💟
Thank you so much Lesley!!! That truly means so much to me.
Love Ann xxx
Brilliant video and tips, thank you. 😊
Absolutely fabulous video. All good information and I agree that when you start out crafting there are a lot of things to figure and learn. This video would be so helpful to new and veteran crafters. Thank you so much for taken the time to share this very valuable information. Cindy Lou
Wonderful tips…thank you
Oh my god, the ink information alone this video is fantastic.... the whole video is brilliant...again thank you...
You're very welcome!