I appreciate you saying that cardmaking doesn't need to be perfect. I've been somewhat of a perfectionist most of my life to the point that it often stifles any progress or creativity. I have LOTS of crafting products that I want to use all up, but feeling exhausted from all the choices and later having to clean up (I don't have a dedicated craft space, just my one-bedroom) often causes me to not want to do it. I've managed to sell a few of my creations, and I want to make it a profitable side hustle. What you said makes me feel much better.
HI Kimberly. you sound JUST like me. I want everything I do to be just right. perfectionist!! my sons say it's my OCD. Trying to let go of it..ha ha. I have one bedroom that was turned into y sewing /embroidery room. Then got a cricut maker, and into card making. SOOOOO much stuff that it does make it hard to choose what I want to do. I think my paper and material are catching up to each other in amount,and I have a lot of material. lol love her videos, it helps me in the making process. KNOW what you mean often don't want to do something. My room is so full, by the time I find or decide what I want to , it's late or get 🥱😤 and have to do it out in my kitchen.. So I guess we are not alone lol.
Kimberly, I struggle with this as well. The desire to make perfect cards or anything crafty is very overwhelming. And even though I have a dedicated room to craft in, I am even more overwhelmed with getting my room organized, which keeps me from being inspired to create anything. I’ve purged my room and donated many items to make room for my craft supplies but I just can’t seem to get it together.
Thank You for your videos. My tip is I take full pkgs of card stock (250) to Office Depot & have them cut it for $1/cut. For bases I might take 125 sheets & have them cut @ 5.5” & the other half @ 4.25” for top folding bases. I also have them cut the mats & stamping cards. For under $20 I get tons of paper cut perfectly.
My absolute favorite TH-cam videos are always yours. We tend to be our own worst critics, and it’s so refreshing to have someone with your talent remind us that it’s not about absolute perfection!
Your video on mass production makes so much sense to me! I have worked over 40 years in the industrial sewing industry. It doesn't matter if it is clothing or airline pilot seats; every operation is analyzed and streamlined. The best use of supplies and also the repetition of movements and processes are always considered. Like you did with minimizing the number of cuts and waste from your card stock and stamping all of the images at once. You are a genius!!
I enjoy your cards and techniques. I am a demonstrator myself. I am one of those who loves the product and just loves to make cards to send to family and friends. I have had people ask me to make cards for them for a special occasion. The last was for a dear friends daughter in law's baby shower. I used my stampin up products to make the card/invitation for her. It was my gift to her. I don't make cards or invitations to make money on them, but to share my talent and gift.
Thank you Anna for reiterating to me how to stamp multiple cards. I will often make multiples but not follow these steps which makes the card making period just a little bit longer😆. Love all your videos!
Hi Anna. I really like your ideas and cards and your videos. I also can hear your voice with no problems. I have some slight hearing loss. Your voice is perfect for me to hear. I need to mark the lines on my trimmer. It's so much harder to use than my old Guillotine cutter.
I just found you and find that you are taking a break! I will be watching your old videos and will be anxious to see you come back! I’ve been a stampin up junkie for years and you are one of the best on Utube I’ve found! Please come back and I will be here to learn and support you!
I have a hard time making the same card except for my Christmas cards. I end making changes on each one. These are beautiful. I do like white for my card bases
Dearest Anna, thank you for sharing all your amazing tips and tricks in this video. I am SO SLOW in everything I do so I truly needed to observe your very efficient way of creating several cards at once. Obviously, I am a perfectionist, so again, I needed to see your helpful video. God Bless You!!! My best, Karen 🙂
I’m wondering if the focal image is with the doily EF? It’s very pretty. I haven’t ever done a set of all the same cards before, but I may have to try it. Thanks for sharing. Watching from BC, Canada 🍁
Dear Anna, I can’t believe you finished all 8 cards from cutting to embellishment in 30 minutes. Thanks for your time saving tips. I usually make batches of cards, 8-25 per design. But it takes me a lot longer to finalize on the card design. I tweak it a lot. :-). Once I have a satisfactory design, it usually doesn’t take me too long to make the cards, but I still take 15 minutes per card on average, or 2h for 8 cards. I suppose I can be faster if there is no coloring or too many layers to assemble. But my cards tend to be elaborate, sigh, I am usually not satisfied with a simple design. So 15 minutes per card is good for me. I have spent 1-2 hour per card before. But those are art cards with lots of drawing, coloring, or many cut elements.
I like to make multiple cards and find this video excellent. Very informative. Beautiful cards. Have not made many white cards. I like color, but I have not seen many white cards before and now need to reevaluate for sure.
I made 8 birthday cards today and should’ve watched this video first, it would have worked out so much better. My first mistake was using a happy birthday die, and it took forever to remove all of pieces then trying to glue it down was a nightmare. I will definitely keep it simple in the future and leave complicated dies for the one off card. I love your videos!
Try using a dryer sheet between the paper and the die, it holds most of the small pieces. I cannot remember whose video I saw this on so I cannot give credit
I am enjoying your tutorials . Love this card.
I appreciate you saying that cardmaking doesn't need to be perfect. I've been somewhat of a perfectionist most of my life to the point that it often stifles any progress or creativity. I have LOTS of crafting products that I want to use all up, but feeling exhausted from all the choices and later having to clean up (I don't have a dedicated craft space, just my one-bedroom) often causes me to not want to do it. I've managed to sell a few of my creations, and I want to make it a profitable side hustle. What you said makes me feel much better.
HI Kimberly. you sound JUST like me. I want everything I do to be just right. perfectionist!! my sons say it's my OCD. Trying to let go of it..ha ha. I have one bedroom that was turned into y sewing /embroidery room. Then got a cricut maker, and into card making. SOOOOO much stuff that it does make it hard to choose what I want to do. I think my paper and material are catching up to each other in amount,and I have a lot of material. lol love her videos, it helps me in the making process. KNOW what you mean often don't want to do something. My room is so full, by the time I find or decide what I want to , it's late or get 🥱😤 and have to do it out in my kitchen.. So I guess we are not alone lol.
Kimberly, I struggle with this as well. The desire to make perfect cards or anything crafty is very overwhelming. And even though I have a dedicated room to craft in, I am even more overwhelmed with getting my room organized, which keeps me from being inspired to create anything. I’ve purged my room and donated many items to make room for my craft supplies but I just can’t seem to get it together.
I love these simple clean cards.
Thank You for your videos. My tip is I take full pkgs of card stock (250) to Office Depot & have them cut it for $1/cut. For bases I might take 125 sheets & have them cut @ 5.5” & the other half @ 4.25” for top folding bases. I also have them cut the mats & stamping cards. For under $20 I get tons of paper cut perfectly.
Thank you! I purchased this set so watched to learn how to use it. I like the quick cutting tips you shared.
My absolute favorite TH-cam videos are always yours. We tend to be our own worst critics, and it’s so refreshing to have someone with your talent remind us that it’s not about absolute perfection!
Your video on mass production makes so much sense to me! I have worked over 40 years in the industrial sewing industry. It doesn't matter if it is clothing or airline pilot seats; every operation is analyzed and streamlined. The best use of supplies and also the repetition of movements and processes are always considered. Like you did with minimizing the number of cuts and waste from your card stock and stamping all of the images at once. You are a genius!!
Mass is great for Christmas cards.
Love all your videos. You are my favorite. Best tips ever.
Thank you! ❤️
I love the cards
I enjoy your cards and techniques. I am a demonstrator myself. I am one of those who loves the product and just loves to make cards to send to family and friends. I have had people ask me to make cards for them for a special occasion. The last was for a dear friends daughter in law's baby shower. I used my stampin up products to make the card/invitation for her. It was my gift to her. I don't make cards or invitations to make money on them, but to share my talent and gift.
thank you. I learn a new trick. Using both side of the stamp😊
I like that you encourage us that cards don't have to be perfect to still be nice. That is something I struggle with. Thank you.
You were reading my mind about the lines on your trimmer. Thank you! Definitely going to check out those links😊
I've always used 1/8th in borders on my mats, but I think I'm liking the 1/16th sliver better. Thanks for the inspiration. 😊
Great tutorial - lots of ideas to use.
I love your process, and your cards are awesome!
Thanks for these suggestions!
I love all your stuff and your health news
Thank you Anna for reiterating to me how to stamp multiple cards. I will often make multiples but not follow these steps which makes the card making period just a little bit longer😆. Love all your videos!
Hi Anna,
Lynda from Sidney BC. I loved this video. I need to do more mass producing because I also sometimes run out of cards!
Hi Anna. I really like your ideas and cards and your videos. I also can hear your voice with no problems. I have some slight hearing loss. Your voice is perfect for me to hear. I need to mark the lines on my trimmer. It's so much harder to use than my old Guillotine cutter.
great videos.....very inspirational 😄
I just found you and find that you are taking a break! I will be watching your old videos and will be anxious to see you come back! I’ve been a stampin up junkie for years and you are one of the best on Utube I’ve found! Please come back and I will be here to learn and support you!
Love tutorials regarding multiple cards at once.
I love your videos and especially those that focus on making lots of cards in 30 minutes! I like you soothing voice. Thanks so much!
Hi Anna, what a helpful video. Thanks so much. ❤😊
Good to see you back.... :)
I have a hard time making the same card except for my Christmas cards. I end making changes on each one. These are beautiful. I do like white for my card bases
Watching replay from Arizona
Love the butterfly in the middle.
Love the. Cards
Love them!
I love th😮e way you do this 24:15
I love the clean look. Thanks for these tips.
Love this kind of process cardmaking. I love your videos. You are such a good teacher ❤️ Thank you !!
Great video!!
pretty and simple
Such a beautiful card. I love how you make us feel like we can do it. Thank you
Thank you for the helpful hints an mass production. Love your cards.❤
Anna - great tips for making several cards at one time. Lovely cards . Thank you for sharing with us. 👏👏👏💕🌻
Thank you Anna. Beautiful simple cards and not what I would think of to go with Congratulations. 😊
Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing. You are a great teacher!
Iike your cards!!! Thank you to share with us
Love the blue & white theme. Your tips for mass production are very helpful. thank you :)
Smart!
I make multiple of my cards & appreciate any hints & tips you have.
Nice update Anna wish I could make 8 in a day mite get 1 done 💐💐💐💐
I love this set. I will copy but use individualized sentiments to make a set of 8 cards to present as a gift set. Brilliant.
just saw your explaing your lines in video
Thanks so much for the awesome tips you share!
Lovey card. I like white space but usually out for color.😊
Beautiful cards!!!❤❤
I love all your videos!
Dearest Anna, thank you for sharing all your amazing tips and tricks in this video. I am SO SLOW in everything I do so I truly needed to observe your very efficient way of creating several cards at once. Obviously, I am a perfectionist, so again, I needed to see your helpful video. God Bless You!!! My best, Karen 🙂
always enjoy your process videos
I’m wondering if the focal image is with the doily EF? It’s very pretty. I haven’t ever done a set of all the same cards before, but I may have to try it. Thanks for sharing. Watching from BC, Canada 🍁
Dear Anna, I can’t believe you finished all 8 cards from cutting to embellishment in 30 minutes. Thanks for your time saving tips. I usually make batches of cards, 8-25 per design. But it takes me a lot longer to finalize on the card design. I tweak it a lot. :-). Once I have a satisfactory design, it usually doesn’t take me too long to make the cards, but I still take 15 minutes per card on average, or 2h for 8 cards. I suppose I can be faster if there is no coloring or too many layers to assemble. But my cards tend to be elaborate, sigh, I am usually not satisfied with a simple design. So 15 minutes per card is good for me. I have spent 1-2 hour per card before. But those are art cards with lots of drawing, coloring, or many cut elements.
Thank you for sharing. I have learned so much from your videos. I’m mass producing 500 Christmas cards this year.
Thank you for going step by step in making many cards at once. The cards were beautiful, and it was helpful😊
I really like the cards you made today because I do like using white cards but I occasionally I do make a pretty card with a color background
I like to make multiple cards and find this video excellent. Very informative. Beautiful cards. Have not made many white cards. I like color, but I have not seen many white cards before and now need to reevaluate for sure.
I was watching your video and saw all the lines you made would you explain how you done that or is there a video already
I love lots of color but need to step outside my comfort zone and try a completly white card.
Beautiful cards!
Beautiful card. What do you put inside the card?💜🐞
What is the shopping code to get the paper trimmer the shop asked for it
May I ask a question? Did you put the colored marks on your paper Cutter, thank you 😊😊😊
Great video, thanks
Can any symmetrical stamp be reversed like you did with the flower stamp?
I made 8 birthday cards today and should’ve watched this video first, it would have worked out so much better. My first mistake was using a happy birthday die, and it took forever to remove all of pieces then trying to glue it down was a nightmare. I will definitely keep it simple in the future and leave complicated dies for the one off card. I love your videos!
Try using a dryer sheet between the paper and the die, it holds most of the small pieces. I cannot remember whose video I saw this on so I cannot give credit
Can you explain what are the stripes on your cutting board?
The white card base is ok, but I'm not fond of a white mat. I can't see the embossed design. But that's just me.
What about the inside of the card?
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How about if I send you my cutting board, you can measure the lines lol😅
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I say mass producing too but it's not really.
Lol you just talked about the lines