5 Card Making Hacks That Blew My Mind!

[@justinehovey]

Do you have a favourite crafty hack? Let me know!

[@sweetboo1022]

I have one quick tip or hack. When you're embossing on Vellum.. if you're using the Misti or one of the stamp platforms that have a white or light background I put a piece of black cardstock behind the vellum. That way I know that when I actually am stamping it I get all of the intricate little parts of the stamp because it's always hard to see where the embossing ink goes and the black background makes it pop. Also when I heat the Vellum I do it from the back side rather than the front. That was something I learned years ago and it has seemed to help with warping because I love stamping on Vellum and then I love coloring it in from the back too which is always pretty. Thanks for the great video, by the way. You going to save me a ton of money on embossing powders.

[@violascrafttherapy9390]

Justine Hovey, I put magnets on the bottom of my nuvo drops and add a metal joiner plate glued to the bottom of my shelf. They are very thin so you can’t really see them. Then I store my nuvo drops from the bottom of the shelves so I don’t get air bubbles in my drops

[@DawnBarb]

I believe if you have alcohol reinkers or alcohol inks, put the sequins in a small baggie with a couple drops of ink and smoosh them around to color

[@krisvanallen]

@@sweetboo1022 great idea! I use white typing paper (🤣🤣) under the clear lid when I stamp black on clear stamps-your idea is great!

[@deballen7031]

Hi. I like using double sided sticky tape or Zig two way glue and letting it dry so that it's just tacky for adding foil flakes to a project.

[@kaysawyer5405]

A quick hack whilst colouring sequins and pearls is to lay them on painters tape sticky side up it holds them in place whilst you colour and you just pick off as you want them thanks for the great videos x

[@ruthportway5198]

Thanks Kay, great ideatfs

[@jeanannmoale7295]

I was thinking of putting them in a small container and swirl the pen around in a stirring motion to color. 🤔

[@jenniferreece2218]

Awesome tip--thank you!!

[@ruthanneparton4305]

what a great idea!

[@rachaelfilby9486]

​@jeanannmoale7295 what pens do you use, please? I'm just getting started

[@donnam5891]

When you are using the MISTY for background stamps you can use Sticky grid sheets (double sided light sticky paper) to hold cardstock in place, as there is no room for magnets. Paper doesn't move so you can re ink with emossing ink. works a treat. Thanks for the tips.

[@functionoflightone]

Another way to color non porous embellishments if you have alcohol ink... put embellishments in a small baggie, add few drops alcohol ink, massage to disperse. Pour embellishments out onto paper towel or craft mat to dry. Dries quickly cause the alcohol evaporates.

[@peniandrews165]

I really enjoyed the tip on scoring the cardstock for extra dimension. Gonna try soon. Also liked using the color inks to emboss, that is a neat idea I would love to see more tips on being thrifty. Im starting to realize we dont have to have everything all the demonstrators get . Im trying to use what I have and make do. Love the coloring pearls and sequins.

[@Rockymtnbloom]

If vellum warps, you can run it through your die cutting macine with a piece of cardstock or metal shim. A few passes will usually flatten the vellum.

[@justinehovey]

love this tip!

[@deb1623]

You can color buttons and ribbon and lace (which are porous) with alcohol markers as well. I also use markers to color the edge of an underneath layer to make it match,too.

[@charlotted6247]

Well these are beautiful. I am so amazed how easy the technique is and you get a very high end looking card. The lines on the white Cardstock blew my mind. I have some white that I had gotten for cards but it always looked naked, or unfinished no matter what I tried. It's so simple but so elegant. Brilliant mind !!! Have a wonderful day.

[@justinehovey]

Yes, I also find it extremely pretty to do the simple lines. Something I really forget about often but it's so effective.

[@cathymorris8072]

Justine, Gorgeous! You said the Peruvian Lily was one of your favorites and I can see why. All your tips/hacks are so helpful. I'm really enjoying & being inspired by your recent videos & the crafters you're collaborating with. Thanks a bunch!

[@TannaLohouse]

Never thought to stamp layered stamps more than once .. huge time saver! That pink embossing powder is a wow factor!

[@arykaarmitage9178]

What a great idea... the layering flower stamps. I used my set once and never wanted to use them again. Now I will such a simple solution that I made so difficult. Danke...

[@susandzama3000]

I know it's an old video , but time at home is letting me see ones I missed. You talked about about a picker upper , but you can make your own . Just get a handle ( like q tip and take off the cotton),and put a drop of tombow adhesive on the end and let it dry. If it's too sticky touch it with your fingers . Tfd

[@lisagheno-cuevas6191]

What a fun sentiment on this lovely card!

[@loishemphill9485]

I really appreciate your tip on getting more colors by using a regular stamp pad and then the embossing pad. I only have silver, gold, white, black, red, and a small shiny pumpkin color for fall.

[@daphnehazell2917]

Awesome thanks, let me tell you about my boo boo, i bought a two step stamp set, lol saw a piece of the acrylic sticking out so even though i have eye disease i snipped it off!!! Well, that little piece was for lining the stamp onto the first layer! Oooops hence i never use that stamp

[@bethweickel2145]

I love your hacks especially the suggestions of using a 6 x 6 for multi-layered stamp sets and the scoring tip for an elegant background. I look forward to future tutorial videos from you. Thank you for sharing!

[@janicerepass6996]

Love these cards, especially the last one! Gorgeous!

[@krisvanallen]

Also, when you are die cutting and there is space between images, grab some small dies of hearts, stars, etc and send those through as well. You can keep a little bowl of them, and when you need them they are there!

[@kkrolf2782]

C L E V E R IDEA!!

[@maryannsomers4298]

Technique and hack videos are my absolute favorite because the resulting pieces can be used in so many ways!

[@susan710734]

Beautiful cards. Just going back and watching old videos, love these hacks especially the layering flowers, just beautiful. Thank you for sharing your ideas and techniques. 😊🥰

[@lauracasselman7974]

Yes, please more hack videos! I learned something today that I can't wait to try...the Nuvo drops with a stencil. I just got some new Dream Drops that will be beautiful on black. Thank you!

[@CravNCraftN]

WOW, that hot pink embossing powder!!! I LOVE that!!! Great card, tips, & inspiration! Thank you for taking the time to make this video & sharing it!! God bless!! 😊

[@justinehovey]

Thank you for watching! That EP is pretty bright!

[@CravNCraftN]

@@justinehovey it really is! It made my breath catch in my throat! I love the colors that you used when you stamped the Peruvian Lily!

[@pamcadd8658]

I agree Justine - I was blown away when I discovered how easy it is to get any color of embossing. I've found that you can put clear or pearl embossing powder straight onto distress oxide inks without using Versamark. It's pretty great to match an embossed sentiment to a color in a blended background - and using pearl gives a lovely muted version of that color. I use the Sistema containers recommended by Jennifer McGuire for clear, white and pearl powders. They are large enough that it is easy to pour the powder off the project directly back in without any mess.

[@misscheesecake1952]

Hello Justine..Oh wow, thank you for sharing these cardmaking hacks. Oh yes, please share more hacks.

[@lisaloiselle4562]

Great hacks! I love Peruvian Lily, also. It is gorgeous in several different color combos.

[@PaperCraftingwithTammi]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing! Those layered flowers are gorgeous!!

[@TheJanestarling]

Brilliant hacks, some I knew, some I didn't. The one that really blew my mind was the dream drops reaction to black card! I'd love more hack tutorials, thank you for sharing them.

[@carolstrachan4197]

Oh my dear Justine, I've been doing most of these hacks for years! I've been crafting seriously for 30 years and was making things from the age of 10. However, I did learn something from your well presented video, thanks!

[@timh7246]

I always learn from hacks & the comments others share ... more hacks would be appreciated! Thanks for taking the time to help all of us add to our skills by sharing what you've found works well.

[@leslieboyette2061]

great voice, fast and to the point. thank you

[@dianec3279]

Wow. The stamping in the misti is great and that black on the flower! Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing that!

[@storyofhomechannel7947]

I may be new to your channel but I am OBSESSED!! Your energy, your clear directions, you techniques!!! I am binge watching!!! Keep posting please!! 😊💗🙏👀🤳

[@justinehovey]

Glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@heidirichardson4988]

That’s a great idea, doing the four at a time, is a great track! The flowers are pretty!

[@barbarahallowell2613]

Love the alcohol markers on sewiins, pearls etc. Love this havk!

[@2848Adriana]

Hi Justine, Love all the tips along the way, and your cards are beautiful, the best tip from you is the multi layered stamp idea 4 on one page, great idea, TFS, Cheers Anna.

[@bobbinsew]

Great ideas! I also use alcohol ink pens to color white ribbon to match

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Thank you for sharing the ideas and inspiration, love the look of spreading the drops, hadn't thought of that.

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Wow,love that stenciled one-gorgeous!

[@martiejohnson4387]

Hi Justine, Thank you for sharing all of these hacks with me . I have learned a lot. Hope to see another one of your educational videos really soon.

[@rhondachapman3688]

Love the tip about colouring your sequins, would never have thought of that. Thank you for sharing your ideas 💜💜🇦🇺

[@justinehovey]

You’re welcome!

[@dawnpiepenburg158]

These hacks are awesome. I am retired and fairly new at cardmaking and enjoy learning from videos. This video is exceptional! I am so jazzed! Thank you for all the tips and the time you put into doing these. You are also introducing me to new products and how they work!!!

[@justpassingthroughthistime9947]

Hello Justine, This video just popped up in my feed and I love it! You have a great informative and fun way of presenting your information. Thank you!

[@glendamattera5209]

Justine , great video love Alternew stamps, Love the idea of making flowers faster Thanks for the great tips how to! God Bless Glenda

[@Carmenconners]

"Destaticize"??? OMG...I'm totally watching every one of your videos!! First for techniques...second for your original vocab! YOU ARE HILARIOUS! Keep on being YOU, girlie! LOL

[@justinehovey]

I get creative sometimes. I think because I speak so many languages I get unsure LOL

[@bdmickolick5516]

You do a wonderful job. Thanks for the tips.

[@AlaskaKris1]

I loved all these hacks when I saw them too! A hack to share with you... you can restickify(?) your sticky tool by using some Tombow white glue, Zig glue or any glue that is permanent when wet, but removable when dry! I do it all the time with my sticky tool! Just put a blob on the end of your tool and let it dry! Voila... now you have a sticky tool! If it's to sticky just touch it on your hand a bit to destickify(?) it a little!

[@MBExplores]

Thanks for the tip!

[@vickierumbers4324]

Excellent tip! And “ restickify” should be a crafters word! 😀

[@deballen7031]

Hi. That's brilliant, thank you.

[@cherylmsitko]

This is one of the best videos ever - thank you!

[@sheilaperl4155]

All “new to me” hacks, just great!

[@judyhartmann3071]

Thank you for these hacks! I really love the lily stamp you used! It is so pretty in the colors you used!

[@michellebetts8031]

I love your video! I will definitely subscribe!!! Another “hack” is that you can color white or clear embellishments with sharpie markers as well! And I will go ahead and place them on a glue dot and then color them on the release paper before I put them on my project! That holds it in place for me!💖

[@mariettlinger8965]

Thank you! Loved every single one.

[@Taitcreates639]

Great hacks, would live to see more. TFS. Have a splendid weekend Justine.

[@caroleanderson1106]

Love your hack videos! Especially loved the dream drops on black. So very pretty!!!

[@judymathena2981]

very pretty, love all of flowers and backgrounds.

[@patriciadelany6699]

Loved the idea for the layered flowers!

[@jacquievogler9038]

love the idea of doing several of the layered stamps! GENIUS!!

[@brendakuder2957]

I love how you colored the Peruvian Lily. I have that stamp and die set.

[@deniseledbetter6091]

I love your great tips. I feel I can do this on my own and using what I have since I just decluttered and want to use up current supplies

[@justinehovey]

I love the feeling after decluttering! It's so fun rediscovering your supplies and finding joy in them again

[@kimcarlisle1510]

So glad I discovered you! Wonderful ideas and hacks. Especially love going back to the basic ideas with scoring your card base. It’s genius... like wainscoting !

[@lilfoot752]

U just made me crack up about the sequins picker 😂 Thanks for the hacks, love it!

[@netleyros]

Loved this video. Thanks found it very helpful.

[@queenofcardboard]

One of my favorite hacks is masking and paper piecing. It's such a fun way to stretch your stamps even further. I'm actually planning a video in a couple weeks showing this with Sassy and Crafty stamps! Thanks so much for your hacks, I'm definitely going to be putting them to good use.

[@joanvancourt9019]

Great video. Thank you for all the tips!

[@maria41772003]

I love your techniques with the sequins, thank you for sharing USA

[@deballen7031]

Hi. Thank you, these are some nice little tips and tricks and I know that they will come in handy.

[@isappbag4111]

Great ideas! I am on a strict budget, especially love the embossing colors tip.

[@justinehovey]

Thanks for watching!

[@tinimckimm5207]

Well done Fiona. Love learning new techniques. The talk over works really well

[@barblibrarian]

Great video! Such useful ideas. Thanks so much.

[@justinehovey]

You’re welcome!

[@trishbennett8742]

Before there were stamp positioning tools, I did a similar technique by stamping with VersaMark, stamping with colored ink, then stamping on the paper followed by clear embossing powder.

[@CouzCat]

Love the tips. Btw, I've seen a DIY for jewel pickers using the white putty like material that you can use to mount posters to the wall without leaving marks. Not sure if the price is worth it as an alternative for the Marvy tool but it certainly is for the Crystal Katana

[@dotalinadavis7557]

Thrilled with the hacks tute! Love the lily stamps and the stencil with smoothed out nuvo drops. Yes I’m so happy for these hacks as I would rather spend my money on stamps than embossing powders! (But I do have several though).

[@tcconnection]

I'm new to all this, embossing ink? Wow! So nice that you share all this.

[@justinehovey]

Versamark is the brand people used forever but most companies have their own now and call it embossing ink. It’s essentially an ink that slow dries so powder will stick to it. Then you can melt the powder.

[@tcconnection]

@@justinehovey thank you so much

[@jennifermaddock4382]

Great ideas. That last card with the hot pink embossing powder and the gorgeous flower is amazing. TFS.

[@jennifermcdaniel2446]

Loved your "hack" techniques. Enjoy listening to you. I love ideas that save money and time.

[@susanmiranda5177]

Hi Justine, II'm not only new to your channel, I'm a newbie at card making as well. So glad I found it AND I attended Card Maker Success Summit last month and loved your video.

[@justinehovey]

Welcome!! I hope you will love this hobby for many years to come! It's so fun. Take things one step at a time and slowly build your collection is my advice for everyone! There is so much you can do with so little :) Heat embossing is my favourite!

[@susanmiranda5177]

Thanks. I’m so loving my new hobby and will take your advice to slow down and nit get caught in the “rabbit hole.” The Tom brand is new to me; is this a Canadian brand? Love those that you used in the video and plan to get it…here I go on the buying spree…as it’s quite versatile. Should I get it? Love the dies that go with the stamp.🤔🤔🤔

[@justinehovey]

@@susanmiranda5177 The ton stamps is based out of New York. The stamps in the video are from a variety of companies. Which stamp are you referring to from the video?

[@annreid9172]

Great ideas! Thanks Justine!

[@creativecardcraftingwithch9598]

Thank you for another helpful video! A hack I like to use for Nuvo Drops when you don't have exactly the right color is to put down some ink in the color you want and put a similar or neutral color drop on top of it! The drops will "wick" up the ink color and presto! the proper colored drop!

[@justinehovey]

Yes, it does do that I noticed! Sometimes I think to myself, didn't I put white dots there? LOL!

[@deballen7031]

Hi. Good idea, I'll try it out. Thank you.

[@bevpage5441]

Thanks so much for sharing these. Some of them I already "knew" but had forgotten, so I really appreciate you reminding me and sharing the new ones. Great tutorial. Thanks again. I also NEED to have everything even though I can't afford it, hehehehe.

[@kathleenrothman]

Love All these hacks ! Thanks for Sharing 🥰🌈☮️

[@kayfreeman8740]

Great, clear, easy to understand!

[@janicehatt5722]

Thanks Justine. You inspire me every time!

[@justinehovey]

Awww you're too sweet!

[@lindaeastment4542]

Hi Justine 👋 I would love to see as many of your lovely tutorials as u can possibly post on u tube ☺️ I really loved to watch them all ......... Loved all your 5 cards my personal favorite was the vellum card thank you for taking the time to share 👍 please can you tell me what did you use to stick down your vellum thank you 🦋x have a good week Lin in South Wales uk

[@justinehovey]

Normal Tape runner

[@sallymoodley1422]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks for sharing

[@susettebradley5028]

You can use sticky tack on the end of your pen to help placement of your sequins , it’s much cheaper than the wax. You can get the sticky tack at Walmart in the office section or at Office Depot

[@cindyveteran]

Love the hacks. Wonderful card, very pretty. Thank you for sharing.

[@terismith4333]

This was a great video Justine! I'm enjoying these collaborations you are doing. I learned a couple of things in this one & it was interesting reading the comments & learning from them too. Thanks so much! I'm off to watch Gerrys' now.

[@justinehovey]

Glad you’re enjoying the series!

[@saritaschwedes8393]

I put embossing ink then color ink on the stamp THEN stamp both. Works great!

[@justinehovey]

Thanks for sharing!

[@nancygreer2263]

Great videos and hacks! Just a suggestion on the lily turning / multi layer / misti stamper ... I saw another hack a long time ago where if you position your next layer(s) at each of the next turn(s) you are able to ink and stamp multiple layers at the same time! Great for creating just the designs like you did, or on the huge misti, placing and stamping multiple cards at once! 😉

[@nicollevisser8141]

I was looking through the comments if somebody already mentioned this tip. So you did! Great!

[@sltorres3252]

I just ordered this set! So beautiful!

[@justinehovey]

Thank you! Enjoy it :)

[@JanetMyrickPerry]

Really enjoyed all that you taught me today, thanks!

[@monicapatel8098]

Very nice hacks. Thanks for sharing.

[@susane945]

Gee, I really love all your fantastic ideas Justine! And I also love your upbeatness!! It's so infectious!! Lol Thanks for all your great hacks. Lovely cards. ❤️🌸

[@annhorn1190]

Hey Justine, you can buy that gummy stuff for you sequin picker at an art store. It is used for erasing smudges on artwork.

[@deborahcrowder1550]

Thank you so much...I always enjoy your tutorials!🤗

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Thanks Justine. Great techniques. Merry Christmas from Ontario, Canada. ♥️♥️♥️

[@caregan7966]

That's great-coloring sequins individually is totally labor-intense!!!! You can really find all color sequins in dollar stores~~ liked the rest of your hacks!!

[@LaynieFingers]

I've had a score board for years, and I like to think I'm creative, but it's never occurred to me to use it to add texture to basic card stock!!! 😍😍😍 Thank you for suggesting it!

[@debschafer6993]

Hi, the Misti 4 flower hack is brilliant, thanks.

[@justinehovey]

you're so welcome! I love this technique

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Justin, I really really love 💕 all those techniques you’ve shown us all. That hibiscus 🌺 flower I thought 💭 was really really stunning and gorgeous xxx Mags

[@rebeccabowman888]

it's always fun to relearn some hacks.. thank you Oregon USA

[@ot9228]

Thanks for sharing!! Great ideas! 😁💚