5 EASY STEPS to gorgeous, inspired Christmas cards!

[@susanthompson6803]

Ardith, you rock!!!❤🎉I finally understand Limes, and your card is very beautiful and respectful

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@sharonhunt6758]

I tend to be lazy about commenting on KZbinrs I like to follow, but I always feel I need to tell you that I find you so very creative! I’m always impressed and inspired by/with your videos. So I apologize if I sound like a broken record, but thank you for sharing your creativity and creative process, Ardyth!

[@ardyth]

Haha! I will never get tired of hearing your lovely compliments - thank you so much!

[@noran.7376]

I love that you created THREE cards. Beautiful cards.

[@ardyth]

think it shows that there are so many ways to be inspired - and Michelle is SO inspiring! lol! Thanks so much for watching!

[@mllupton73]

ARDYTH!! Overwhelmed doesn’t even begin to explain how I’m feeling right now! I woke up to a tidal wave of tags! Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ardyth]

Yay! Very well-deserved, my friend. You have a profound impact on this community - everyone loves you and that is so apparent by the vast number of people who wanted to join and play along! This year, let us do the work, and you sit back and enjjoy.

[@nicolalederer9517]

So sad to hear that Michelle will not post those favourites this year (though she surely earned a break!). But SUCH a lovely idea of you and you co-conspirators to step in!!! Both for Michelle AND for us. Thank you, Ardyth et al. And enjoy the videos while you enjoy peace and quiet, cocoa and cookies, Michelle! Kind regards from Germany, Nicola

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much, Nicola!

[@simplytrueblue3142]

I love your LIMES videos. I can’t ever get enough of these videos.

[@ardyth]

That's so nice! Thanks for watching!

[@Sylvia.Torres]

I love how you are celebrating Michelle! 🥰 Your cased cards are gorgeous Ardyth!! ❤️ Thank you for the invitation to participate.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much - Michelle is definitely a special part of the cardmaking community! Hope you get a chance to make a card and join us!

[@Sylvia.Torres]

@@ardyth ​​⁠I will definitely give it a try. It will be my first case. 😃 I look forward to using LIMES. Thanks Ardyth!

[@pamsosnowski6575]

LOVE your cards….especially the ornament card….GORGEOUS!!!😊

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@barbaraarmstrong4295]

Wow! Very beautiful cards! The card summit has been fun and filled with great ideas! Thanks!

[@ardyth]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@nicollevisser8141]

He, finally we know the news! What a great idea and what a great cards again. I really like this colour combination! It gives me a happy warm feeling, perfect for christmas!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@judibradshaw1948]

Stunningly Gorgeous cards!!! Love all the colors & details 🥰. You always are so creative!!!

[@ardyth]

Thank you!

[@FreidaKirkland]

I actually liked your card more Ardyth! ❤ Beautiful rendition of a great card! 😊👍🏻

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much 😊

[@debmccleary9571]

So brilliant Ardyth! I love LIMES! Fabulous way to look at cards for inspiration, I love it!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@tracis.1691]

These are such amazing colors and shimmer! Wow! Fantastic blending and I love metallic splatter!

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@tracis.1691]

@@ardyth you are most welcome!

[@laurabush9812]

I’m amazed at how dimensional you made those ornaments!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@janbrandt3739]

As always I love all your cards! You are a wonder! I love Michelle too!

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@kcinca5410]

Love your stencil switch up! Gorgeous cards.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@joeyhoney1]

Great ideas and pretty cards! Thank you for sharing, from 🇨🇦Calgary, Alberta🇨🇦

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@shellyrulli5787]

Absolutely beautiful cards, Ardyth! Thank you!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@MareeForman]

These are beautiful. TFS 💕💕💕

[@ardyth]

Thanks!

[@tjyb1502]

You gave me a great idea to create ornaments with die cut circles and robbon! Thank you!!

[@ardyth]

Yay! Thanks so much for watching!

[@kiwipommiegirl]

These cards are GORGEOUS! TFS Ardyth.x

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@amyswares]

Amazing cards as usual my friend. Thanks for sharing your talent!

[@ardyth]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@cindyrobinson2199]

I have been using your LIMES lately. It's really fun what you can come with. Like what you did here. All beautiful.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you find it useful!

[@judyhartmann3071]

Great ideas! Really liked all the cards and the non traditional colors you used!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@deniseledbetter6091]

These are beautiful cards! I like the colors you used. You give such great ideas and instructions on how to use stuff we have

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@teresazuehls783]

Beautiful cards! TFS❤

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@prettyrichgirl2007]

Hello, I just love all the cards you made. My favorite card is the Christmas balls...so lovely so amazingly pretty....I may join in, not sure when but I may. Thank you for the share, take care.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching - join us any time, we'd love to see how Michelle inspires you!

[@janetingacollins6409]

The ornament card is 🤩!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@lisaloiselle4562]

I love these ideas, Ardyth. I struggle with design and the LIMES method will be helpful. Thank you!

[@ardyth]

Glad you find it helpful! Thanks so much for watching!

[@dotmitchell8912]

Hi from New Zealand. limes - inspiration even time thank you Ardyth .

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@terrysmith470]

So clean and simple - LOVE it!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jesseb5112]

Absolutely gorgeous cards!!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@flowerlila21248]

I like your cards better, definitely inspiring.😘

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@susanmcalpine6413]

All beautify. Thanks for the great ideas.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@Rebeccacell]

Great use of LIMES!

[@ardyth]

Thanks, Rebecca!

[@cherieb4238]

You are so creative, Ardyth!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@harrietjohnson9315]

You done an Amazing job!! Love all your cards

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@gingerpayne7310]

Beautiful cards and you make your videos easy to understand. I can’t wait to create and add my design to Instagram.

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much, Ginger! I can't wait to see it!

[@yolandapickard7567]

Love this cards ! Thank you ! 🦋

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@lindavinson1273]

Gorgeous cards! 🤗

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@LisaVornhagen]

I love the colors you used and how you did the shading on the ornaments! They all look so great! I am just starting out and having a little trouble with color blending. I hope with more practice I will get better at it. Thank you for explaining your processes. It's very helpful.

[@ardyth]

Ink blending definitely takes practice and experimentation in decided what paper and tools work best for you. My best advice is just to keep adding ink, layering it and layering it - the wetter the paper the better it will blend. Thanks for watching!

[@cherilynn1557]

When I started out I found using Bristol smooth paper and rounded foam blenders helped a lot. It made a big difference when colouring with alcohol markers too.

[@LisaVornhagen]

@@cherilynn1557 Thank you! I appreciate the advice! 😀

[@LisaVornhagen]

@@ardyth Thank you Ardyth!

[@janinejones8896]

I’ve seen your LIMES videos in the past. This was my favorite. You did 3 cards which for me , took the LIMES technique to a new level. All three cards were soooo different, yet for with the LIMES. They were all very stunning. Thanks Ardyth

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@wendy8184]

Wow how beautiful!

[@ardyth]

Thank you! 😊

[@roseannem.tockstein8140]

This is a splendid example of how considerate you are by explaining all the details for those not fluent in cardmaking. Thank you Ardyth

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@olivemaycards]

Great cards! The listing step of your LIMES is so helpful when I’m looking at inspiration and deciding whether I should buy the new product being showcased. I get distracted by the overall look of the finished card and think I need the new stamp or die, but actually it’s elements of the color, layout, or technique that I’m drawn to.

[@ardyth]

I find that too - thanks so much for watching!

[@flickster69]

As ever ardyth I so love your videos and ur inspiration is amazing

[@ardyth]

Thank you!

[@mandygirtz6671]

Beautiful cards

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@dizzinese]

I love your lime card! It turned out great! I love that sentiment die cut.

[@Mari-cre8s]

Love to see your limes process in action! These are all such pretty cards, and a terrific reminder that other than traditional colors are wonderful for holiday cards!🧑🏼‍🎨😀

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@teresamcdaniel3554]

As usual you astound me with your creativity! I think your LIMES comparison is brilliant and such a good way to get inspired. Love your videos 💕

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@Cre8iveCindy]

WoW! That's cool.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@lindapawlowski7720]

Great card

[@ardyth]

Thanks!

[@marthakrause8441]

Well, you’ve convinced me to buy a gel press! And you often introduce me to new products. Your short using Lindy’s Magic powders wowed me. Thank you for the thought, time and effort you put into you presentations.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for this lovely comment!

[@jmichaelcruz1483]

Your videos are always so great! I really enjoy seeing your cards.

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@arseniawolf2641]

These cards are beautiful!! I adore all the ink blending! 💕

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@marykayross8817]

Fantastic idea, Ardyth! I love how y'all all grouped together to do this. I hope I can get one done, as well. Love your creativity and these cards are fabulous, as always!

[@ardyth]

We'd love to have you join! Thanks so much for watching!

[@heidiyamazaki1292]

Which did is that ‘Christmas’ die at 7:47? You said it was Hero Arts, but I don’t think it is. I e looked closely at the letters r and s, and they don’t match up to the hero arts one. I love the color scheme and layouts you used!

[@ardyth]

LOL! It is definitely Hero Arts, but it's retired. The name was MERRY CHRISTMAS SCRIPT Stamp & Cut - 085700924412 Thanks for watching!

[@tracis.1691]

Is there a trick to getting that very delicate snowflake out of the die without it tearing, please?

[@ardyth]

I actually did not have a problem with that one, but I know what you mean. I would suggest using a piercing tool through ALL the vent holes before trying to grab it and pull it from the die. You could also try putting a full back sticky note on, to help 'pull' it out while adding some structure. There may be others who know other tricks.

[@tracis.1691]

@@ardyth Great ideas! Thank you! I struggle working with delicate dies or ink blending with a light hand. ❤️

[@dizzinese]

I cannot believe how long I waited to get the sticky mat from altenew and right after I did, waffleflower came out with this!!! I like that it’s bigger. The altenew on sticks great, but it’s small. I can set it on my glass or a silicone mat and use it, but I love the bigger size that waffleflower has. So the big question Ardyth, how does it compare to the altenew sticky mat? I value your opinions greatly! Thank you!

[@ardyth]

The largest WaffleFlower mat is 8.5x8.5, the Altenew one is 7.5x7.5, so not much that bigger. They are both excellent products, and I use them pretty interchangeably.

[@dizzinese]

@@ardyth oh, I didn’t realize they were only an inch different in size! That makes me feel better. I keep thinking the altenew one is smaller. Great! I appreciate the information and your opinions. I value what you say very much since I don’t have the time to use the products often enough myself, you save me a lot of time and money by sharing your experiences. Thank you Ardyth!

[@dizzinese]

Very beautiful card on the ink blend using the gel plate! I have that embossing folder too. I still haven’t tried the gel plate technique. Do you like it better doing one color at a time or is it about the same? I have honestly ink blended less than a dozen times!!! Can you believe that?! I’m still a beginner after 20+years!!! Lol

[@ardyth]

I find that the gel plate is the fastest and easiest, and probably least messy way to get a lot of colour onto white cardstock. Thanks for watching, Denise!

[@dizzinese]

@@ardyth do you like doing one color at a time better or all colors on the plate at once? I know you have experimented with both techniques. Thank you for great videos! You are exceptionally talented and I love you watch how effortlessly you produce such beautiful cards. That is what experience can do. Someday I hope to have far less weight of responsibility on my shoulders and more time to enjoy life and the only thing I enjoy doing, making cards. But for now, I have a very difficult life that consumes all my strength, time and energy. Making cards is often not enjoyable because I’m rushed to make one. But watching you gives me hope that someday soon I can truly enjoy it.

[@ardyth]

@@dizzinese It's definitely easier to keep the colours more separate if I do them one at a time (or do centre first then do top and bottom at the same time). I hope that things get easier for you, Denise, so you have more time to enjoy your card making!

[@dizzinese]

@@ardyth thank you Ardyth. I really hope so too. My body can’t handle all the work anymore.

[@helensheppard8435]

Beautiful cards. Can i ask what the bauble die is?

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much! That's just a circle die. The toppers are from A Jillian Vance Design Vintage Ornaments (linked in the description). Thanks for watching!

[@victoriakellogg6459]

$T❤UNNING!!!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@yelena86]

👍✌️🙏❤️✨

[@ardyth]

Thanks!