All that information and yet no actual answer as to what weight/gsm we should be looking for! That's what I kept waiting for...but nope. I knew it was confusing before watching most of this...still confused. Oh, well, will stick with what I've been using for years and not worry about it!~
@Cindy-2024.Күн бұрын
Beautiful cards. You did a great job with this kit. Thank you for sharing 😊🤗
@Yana.SmakulaКүн бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it ❤️🎄❤️
@jennymitch3Күн бұрын
I love this format! The technical knowledge of paper crafting is super helpful!
@Yana.SmakulaКүн бұрын
Yay! Thank you! 🙌 more to come!
@susanblock94862 күн бұрын
So cleaver!
@Yana.SmakulaКүн бұрын
Thank you 🤩
@kiasartbits3 күн бұрын
I have a keen interest in the papers I use for crafting, so I find this video very helpful and thank you both.
@Yana.SmakulaКүн бұрын
Thank you so much for your feedback, we appreciate it 🙌❤️
@craftangelonline3 күн бұрын
Hi Yana I've been with you on your journey for many years. Love your creativity! You're very inspirational. Hugs xxx
@Yana.Smakula3 күн бұрын
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
@jilltaylor82173 күн бұрын
Loved this video concept/format. Love anything technical. Want more. Can we have another video showing different foils and paper combos; more demos on tried and true combos that work consistently, but also those that might be a bit tweaky, and tips/learning curve hints to make them work?
@Yana.Smakula3 күн бұрын
Thank you for your feedback, I'm glad you enjoyed this format!
@jackiebarry15883 күн бұрын
Love this video! I would love to see information on all the types of inks - what are they best for, are all dye inks the same?, storage and swatching.
@Yana.Smakula3 күн бұрын
Great suggestion! Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed our new series!
@AngelaStone-js2kr3 күн бұрын
The best paper is the paper you can afford. 😅❤
@Yana.Smakula3 күн бұрын
😂😂😂
@Kimmcdougalcrafter3 күн бұрын
WOW Yana, wonderful kit, I've bought SP's Christmas cards kits before and they never disappoint! Love the cards you made and it got me so excited that I purchased this kit and used your affiliate link! Tysm for sharing! Hey, are you feeling okay?, it sounded like you might have a lil cold, I hope not!!! Sending love!
@Yana.Smakula3 күн бұрын
I did have a cold when I was filming it, but I've recovered. Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the kit, thank you for shopping using my affiliate link! I appreciate it ❤️
@Kimmcdougalcrafter3 күн бұрын
@@Yana.Smakula So glad you're better! Not sure what the weather is like where you are but I know summer colds are bad :( Glad to support you my friend! Take care!
@BibiCameron3 күн бұрын
😍🥰😍🥰😍 Love this Yana and Denzel
@Yana.Smakula3 күн бұрын
Yay 🙌 thank you!
@melaniecowart93754 күн бұрын
I like both cards and I love the combination of the pink with the green.
@Yana.Smakula3 күн бұрын
Thank you 🩷💚
@bettygraham87034 күн бұрын
A question for a future episode? What are the best mediums for coloring on the synthetic paper designed for foiling? TBH I’ve done zero testing myself.
@Yana.Smakula3 күн бұрын
Alcohol mediums would be best. Like alcohol inks and alcohol markers
@bettygraham87034 күн бұрын
Thanks for doing this series! I’m lucky enough to be able to spend the winters in the warm California desert and summers in Pacific NW. Two VERY different environments for paper crafting. In the damp north - top folding cards just don’t work unless both front & inside panels are reinforced with another panel of cardstock essentially making the paper close to 200 lb equivalent. In the desert 80 lb card holds up just fine.
@Yana.Smakula3 күн бұрын
Wow! Such a dramatic difference - I guess this is something you don't realize until you've experienced it yourself.
@mountainscrapes4 күн бұрын
What color medium is best on glimmer paper? Alcohol markers? I really enjoyed this video. I have limited time so I appreciate that you stayed on topic but also were pleasant & warm in presenting it. I look forward to learning more.
@Yana.Smakula3 күн бұрын
Awww, thank you so much! Appreciate your feedback ❤️ the best medium would be alcohol markers. Although they behave very differently on synthetic paper compared to regular cardstock
@mountainscrapes4 күн бұрын
Also, LOVE that wallpaper or wall painting.
@Yana.Smakula3 күн бұрын
Yes! Spellbinders has such cool backdrops! 😎
@CraftyKiwiMama4 күн бұрын
Wonderful walk through the different machines. Thanks Yana and Denzil xoxo
@Yana.Smakula3 күн бұрын
Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
@laurasutton15514 күн бұрын
I make 4.5 x 6 in cards I like the slightly bigger size
@Yana.Smakula3 күн бұрын
The 5x7 card bases should easily work for that! 🙌
@CraftyKiwiMama4 күн бұрын
Wonderful step through crafty paper today. Thanks for the insights Denzil and Yana xoxo
@Yana.Smakula3 күн бұрын
Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed it 🙌
@cherylthompson71574 күн бұрын
Very interesting conversation, thanks! Would love to know more about heat embossing or inks.
@Yana.Smakula3 күн бұрын
Noted! Thank you so much for joining us ❤️🙌
@nicolalederer95174 күн бұрын
This is a brilliant format, thank you for doing these! I look forward to the next episodes. I do have one issue tough: one of the main things that have kept me from throwing Glimmer machine is that - to me- it seems to have an absolutely horrible impact on the environment: the foil is plastic, it comes on a plastic roll and is packaged in plastic. And now you tell us the ideal paper is, in effect, plastic, too?! This means that we put an enormous amount of practically non-degradable (ever!) waste into our environment. (Same as with our beloved foam tape and babywipes btw). I love crafting and the industry and Spellbinders products - but I think we as crafters (and craft companies!) owe it to,our kids and grandkids and the following generations to do better!
@dorismartinez73074 күн бұрын
Thank you Yana and Denzel. It. Was great to know how well designed the Scout is. She really is cute!! Yana, I was hoping wish you would have gone into the sandwiches for embossing with folders and dies.. I think I saw a silicone mat in the bundle of plates you showed us. I have a 5yr old Platinum Six, and finding the right embossing sandwich is a challenge sometimes. But I LOVE my six. It is my work horse! I know I will the Scout as well!
@Yana.Smakula3 күн бұрын
The Scout comes with the Universal Plates System, it was released last year and it is exactly that - makes using products from other companies a much easier task. There is a version for Platinum 6 and even for the original Platinum ❤️
@Ane-kh3yp4 күн бұрын
Thank you both, this was most informative. I look forward to future episodes int the series.
@Yana.Smakula3 күн бұрын
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it 🙌❤️🙌
@darrellfurgison94214 күн бұрын
Thank you I look forward to the next topic
@Yana.SmakulaКүн бұрын
Thank you! Next one is coming soon ❤️
@heathermcintyre13834 күн бұрын
Really love this series … i like myth busters & really appreciate the technical side because of my science background … there is a lot of fun in understanding how to expand your favourite hobby with a little extra knowledge …. I would describe my passion for paper crafts being a mixture of history, engineering, science & art (and geography coz it’s worldwide) … hard to find another hobby that combines all these …
@Yana.SmakulaКүн бұрын
Absolutely! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! More is definitely to come ❤️
@donnavenne34044 күн бұрын
This was so interesting! It’s going to be a great series! Thank you both!
@Yana.SmakulaКүн бұрын
Yay! Thank you 🙌❤️🙌 we are working on the next one already
@paulynevandersloot56775 күн бұрын
This was very informative. Thank you Yana and Denzil!!
@Yana.SmakulaКүн бұрын
Our pleasure!
@PinkyBlueInkWell5 күн бұрын
Yana and Denzil, thank you for this very informative episode on paper crafting myth busters, it is extremely helpful to me as I am only 2 years into my crafting journey. That said, I have quickly learned that paper quality matters and makes a difference in the results that I get. Paper truly matters! Thank you for sharing such wonderful knowledge. In a sea of disinformation and misinformation on this wonderful tool we call "the internet" good and informative content like what you've shared here in this episode is refreshing and welcomed!
@belindawallace52035 күн бұрын
Very enjoyable and informative, thank you both.
@brooklynmidnightcrafter5 күн бұрын
Hi - TY! Will Betterpress incorporate inside sentiments too? Also, invitations, save the date, etc. I know personalizing names may not be possible, or is it? For unique names, like my daughter & Yana, that may be great to do.
@ruthrodgers355 күн бұрын
Very informative! I thought I knew a lot about paper, but learned quite a bit more. Looking forward to more in this series.
@mahoganystamper5 күн бұрын
This is off topic what color is your nail polish. Yes your card is nice.
@kristinevencel28985 күн бұрын
Very informative video. I did a class on paper for our scrapbook club quite a few years ago. Discussed gsm vs # weight and how to best score your paper. I should review that for myself! Thank you so much for this video!
@denzilquick23995 күн бұрын
Thanks, everyone. Leave any questions below and we will add them to future episodes. We want to make everyone a better crafter by knowing a little of the "why" behind the techniques.
@annhorn11905 күн бұрын
I’m liking filling but not wanting to spend the money on the filling plates. Just a bit too much. So a lot of testing with the other ways to foil.
@annhorn11905 күн бұрын
Foiling
@annhorn11905 күн бұрын
Thanks for all that learning. Very informative. Love it.
@dabailey10005 күн бұрын
I like 80 lb. Paper for layering
@PattiePattie4895 күн бұрын
Hi Yana..what an awesome kit...would be too exy here in Australia due to $ exchange & postage but oh how nice it is...❤ love the cards you made & look forward to seeing what else you create..❤😊
@kristinekerr36885 күн бұрын
❤ making Xmas cards!! That soft pink color @ 8:47 reminds me of “ballet slipper” by Concord & 9th👍💕
@cfluto6 күн бұрын
Your cards are so cute!
@stacieboo26 күн бұрын
Hi just new to ur channel I absolutely love crafting card making junk journals anything that involves paper and cardstock x
@cecilecoonrod41466 күн бұрын
PS. Really looking forward to other kit cards from you!
@cecilecoonrod41466 күн бұрын
This really got the juices flowing! I’m inspired to make cards from this kit for donation to my local hospital. Thank you so much!!
@sjodoin14746 күн бұрын
Love the graphic and dramatic quality of the design. Stunning! ❤
@Yana.Smakula6 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! 🧡💙
@paulienvandenbosch38576 күн бұрын
Wow.... What an amazing box of gorgeousness. And your cards Yana..... You know I love them. ❤
@Yana.Smakula6 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! So glad you like it ❤️ 🎄🎅
@constancehollenbeck85286 күн бұрын
Might have to indulge! Thanks Yana. great examples to tease us. Take care.
@Yana.Smakula6 күн бұрын
I'm so glad you like them! Thank you 🎄 ❤️ 🎅
@ishaguptadesigns6 күн бұрын
Love this kit and your cards so much Yana ❤
@Yana.Smakula6 күн бұрын
Thank you so much, Isha 🎅❤️🎄
@carolestrawn87557 күн бұрын
Beautiful kit and I love what you have done with it. All of your cards are really beautiful.