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[@Lisa_G3]

I have watched your previous LIMES videos but never commented until now. What a great technique to approach card making. I’ve been a stamper 24+ years. This is refreshing so you are to be commended! Really great inspiration! Thank you and your haircut looks great! I appreciate your cheery disposition in this world.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much! As for the haircut - it's been a long time coming and I'm glad to start to feel more like 'myself'! lol! Thanks for watching!

[@amberhoy9697]

I love all the cards but my favourite has to be the Xmas bulbs. Limes or no limes, I also want those cone flower dies😉😁

[@ardyth]

HAHA! I'm trying to get better at recognizing the actual feeling of needing something new. It does still happen and those coneflowers definitely needed to come home with me! Thanks for watching!

[@amberhoy9697]

@@ardyth good for you! And a good tip for the rest of us crafty hoarders😂 It's definitely 2 hobbies, one of buying and other of using😉😉

[@ardyth]

@@amberhoy9697 Oh yes!!! lol!

[@TexasSandog]

I absolutely LOVE your cards, and your inspiration. I don't think you can compare flowers to letters or lights, so you can DEFINITELY justify ordering the flowers! 😁😁😁💚💛💗

[@ardyth]

Haha! I did wonder if I didn't give it a fair shake, because I didn't try to make another flower card! Thanks for watching!

[@heikesantiago6607]

This was such a great example of how to adapt a card design and make it your own, let alone the whole aspect of purchasing more supplies. Thank you so much!!

[@ardyth]

Thank you for watching!

[@JillLalande]

Oh the introduction!! I laughed out loud. I JUST received a package with some stuff that I know that I really wanted, but can’t for the life of me remember what I was going to make with them!! Edited to add: as a fellow Canadian, stuff takes soooo long to get to us it just amplifies this issue. I can’t always remember where my glasses from ten minutes ago are, let alone why I ordered a stamp or die a month ago.

[@ardyth]

You are right about waiting for things to arrive in Canada! Someone told me that they put photos of their inspiration into their Evernote inventory so they remember! Thanks so much!

[@JillLalande]

@@ardyth oh that's brilliant. I've had a Concord and Ninth shiplap stamp that I bought a year ago after watching a KZbin video...I still can't find that video :(

[@ardyth]

@@JillLalande Oh man. I hate when that happens! It's not that easy to search KZbin by product, either. When I find something I want to refer back to, I put it in my 'watch later' queue. That seems to work so far...

[@Stodd1930]

@@ardyth I do the same!!!

[@olivemaycards]

@@JillLalande oh no! Have you tried searching your watch history or liked videos lists? Hopefully the maker tagged it as a C&9th video.

[@dawnspengler9357]

What a good idea! I will now be checking closer to see what I have that just might work, instead of buying new. I'm glad I am not the only one who orders excitedly and then forgets why! Thanks Ardyth!

[@ardyth]

haha! Definitely not the only one! Thanks for watching, Dawn!

[@judymason9736]

Ooh, I agree, Ardyth! That 3rd card is stunning!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@amyswares]

These turned out amazing! Great job. I love that chunky glitter on the lights....swoon!!!

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much, Amy!

[@heatherupton820]

Would LOVE to see more of these type of videos...what a fabulous way to pick and choose...love all the cards, in particular the "holey" JOY.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much! I have been making videos with LIMES for almost a year - they're in a playlist on my channel!

[@karenlow3709]

Wow! Such a worthwhile video to watch. Great ideas for alternatives to buying new dies that you’re not absolutely in love with at first sight.

[@ardyth]

Exactly! Thanks so much for watching!

[@barbaraarmstrong4295]

Wow! Love how you’re so methodical and effective in sharing your craft with others!

[@ardyth]

Thank you! 😊

[@cathymorris8072]

Fabulous use of LIMES! The cone flower die is an amazing die and so is Jessica's card. I'm looking forward to your card class,

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching! See you at the Summit!

[@vickia323]

Great cards and ideas. Putting tape on the acetate sheet is brilliant, I keep misplacing mine on my desk or under my desk.

[@ardyth]

haha! That's also an Erica idea! She's a clever cookie! Thanks for watching!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

yay, you had a hair cut, finally😁thanks💖 for using the gel plate, I need to dust that off too, so simple and what a great look😍That tape around the acetate makes it so much easier to find, cool. Great tips as always, fruit included and I loooove the card designs💕

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching, my friend!

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Hi Ardyth. I loved your analysis of whether you "needed" the supplies. That's a good idea for all of us. I loved how the cards turned out. Thanks so much. 😊 PS. Your hair looks great. 😊

[@ardyth]

Haha! Thanks, finally starting to feel more like myself again! Thanks for watching!

[@christyscherbarth1428]

Love your limes idea to see if you can reproduce the same colors, but put your own spin on it.

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@MsSuperklutz]

OMG Ardyth Magnificent, and Stunningly Gorgeous!! Once again your you tube title inteigued me because I’m so guilty of seeing a creation and HAVE to HAVE the dues and or stamps and dies!!! Well didn’t you come up (once again) with extremely BRILLIANT And INGENIOUS ideas to create your cards by the inspiration you received from what you saw…and OMG it WAS so much FUN watching your creative process and seeing your ideas come together!! OH Yes I was I. Jaw dropping awe and controlled it by getting myself a BIG Kuppa Kuppa to sip and enjoy for threat of my Ardyth share!! You never cease to amaze with what you come up with using your goodies!! Thanks so much for your extremely detailed tutorial and this means so much to me since I am a visual learner!! Thanks too for sharing your Tremendously Terrific Tips, Tricks & Techniques!! YOU so ROCK!!!!! Joan Smith

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much, Joan! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@CraftingwithQuillingLady]

Great cards :) My favourite is the last one :) You showed us exactly what I love about crafting - being creative :) Fantastic video :) Happy crafting!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much 😊

[@inkhillrevival289]

These are all so gorgeous, Ardyth! I especially love your glittery Christmas bulb card 🎄

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much, Kerry!

[@cdeirossi]

Great ideas!!! Impulse buying is a problem for so many of us. I really appreciate your tips.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@kkcopper1]

Love the LIMES evaluation technique, thanks for sharing! All the cards were inspiring!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@maggiebrinkley4760]

Yet another use for your awesome LIMES trick! I love your inventiveness, Ardyth, you are so inspiring! Thank you!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@expressivepaper]

Love the LIME process!!! I am so excited fir the card makers summit! See you soon!!

[@ardyth]

Yay! See you there! Thanks for watching!

[@jenniecottrell4316]

I love your Limes technique. Your examples really give me permission to do some big changes while still keeping it similar. This video was a huge step more by teaching me how to get the inspiration from a possible impulse, gotta have it product. Best part-I can make a similar card today while I'm still inspired and I don't have to wait for shipping!

[@ardyth]

Exactly! Thanks so much for watching!

[@corinne1691]

The colored Christmas bulbs with the glaze & the glitter sprinkled in are perfection! Lovely video.

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@judyhartmann3071]

Great job on changing the original card! My fav is the Christmas lights card!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@olivemaycards]

I always have trouble visualizing whether I’m going to use something a lot or just a few times. Lately I have found myself with too many supplies so I’m not really making good use of any of them. Time to be really choosy about what I keep and what I buy. Thanks for this approach, it should help.

[@ardyth]

I'm going through the same thing. There's a feeling I get when I just 'know' a product is for me. And I'm trying harder to be patient and wait for that feeling and not just buy everything I think looks cool! lol! Thanks for watching!

[@PearBlossomPress]

Great idea Ardyth! I really love this! Beautiful cards too, all of them!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much Amanda!

[@rhondaallen3617]

The very reason you are describing is EXACTLY why you need to make your book!!!! Then, when we forget what we were going to do, we can go to our book and be reminded!! Wahoo! Reason number…..at least 20 reasons I have given you for the book…..so we will number this reason number 21!!!! So sad that I will have fo miss the summit due to a quick trip to spend a few days with my elderly mom! I know that attendees will be blessed beyond measure!!!!

[@ardyth]

Oh Rhonda! You make me laugh! I am definitely taking notes. Sorry we won't see you at the Summit - maybe next year!

[@rhondaallen3617]

I’m sure I will make it to at least Reason 50, so hang in there! More to come……..(remember, I’m a teacher so I don’t EVER let my students quit on themselves!! Just sayin!!!! Blessings!!

[@Lfc23911]

I love your LIMES technique - such a great idea to use it when thinking about ordering something new! I love all those cards too! I think the poinsettia is my favourite 😍 xxx

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@cmayne1067]

Clever? Nope, absolutely brilliant! Love your LIMES versions! hugs~c

[@ardyth]

Haha! I was a little worried where that comment was going, at first! Thanks for watching, Carol!

[@lisapetrella3976]

Excellent video, Ardyth! I definitely need to incorporate LIMES into my crafty life! Thank you for the inspiration and great tips!!!!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much Lisa!

[@GannVA]

Great cards. Thanks for sharing. BTW... I LOVE your haircut!

[@ardyth]

You are very sweet! It's been a long time but I'm starting to feel more like myself! Thanks so much!

[@lindalincks6187]

Your cards are all great! I think the Joy card is my favorite. Love your Limes technique 🎈

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@rivamoyer1189]

Beautiful cards, thanks for sharing so many techniques, but now I need those Christmas light bulb dies, 😂

[@ardyth]

Haha! That's not what was supposed to happen, was it? There are round Christmas lights - why not try the colouring technique on some circle die cuts. Add little squares for the sockets (or whatever they're called) and see how they look? Let me know how it goes! lol! Thanks for watching!

[@nurseratchet8566]

Fab cards! I love that you ended up purchasing the set! ❤💛💚

[@ardyth]

Haha! Sometimes, I just 'know' that I need things. I need to get better at waiting for that feeling. Thanks for watching!

[@Pebblesmas]

Those flowers ARE gorgious haha

[@cynthiatuczynski9491]

Beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing 😊🤗

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@cindyward5105]

Lovely cards, Ardyth. I'm getting ideas!!! And I love your Copic colouring.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@kristenbradsethchristianse371]

What a great video! I need to think more and shop less! Your cards were lovely, too!

[@ardyth]

That is a great way of thinking about it! That's exactly what I'm trying to do too. Thanks for watching!

[@fvg123sweetsandeats]

Great ideas and techniques the ca came out beautiful. My favorite is the light bulbs how you make them look realistic. 😻

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much !

[@racheljolley26352]

Gosh, you really are so clever and resourceful! Lovely cards and great ideas thank you 😊

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@wandaradler6718]

Great cards and I can't wait to see what you teach for the summit!

[@ardyth]

Yay! There's a little LIMES and a LOT of cards! LOL! See you at the Summit!

[@Pebblesmas]

OMG amAzing cards again, Ardyth, i'm so happy to have found your channel, every video blows me away! And your LIMES will keep me from buying, fab, cause i don't have much room 4 more stuff 🤭😉, THX AGAIN!!!

[@ardyth]

haha! I know that feeling! Thanks so much for watching!

[@joycewickman3249]

Great video! The card you made with the bulbs is so pretty! Thank for sharing your ideas and stategjes!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@craftyShirleyG]

Great ideas. And I like the Christmas light card the best, though all are wonderful cards.

[@ardyth]

They just glow, don't they? Thanks for watching!

[@gayle1055]

Ardith, I wasn’t to sure about your idea but you won me over at the end. I think your idea is awesome. I’m going to try and utilize this tip. PS ALL your cards turned out beautifully.

[@ardyth]

Haha! Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!

[@IshaniScards]

Love the way you made 3 cards using Limes! So creative.

[@ardyth]

Thanks Ishani!

[@sharynackerley2611]

Looking forward to watching you at my very first summit 💕

[@ardyth]

Oh yay! Can't wait to see you there! Thanks for watching!

[@sheilaperl4155]

I really appreciate your insight into why I want some new product, I loved the alternative cards you made, and you’re right, I have some stamps and dies that I wonder why I had to have them!! I’ll give your tips a go before I order new items!!

[@ardyth]

That is exactly the reaction I was hoping for! I'm so glad it resonated with you! Thanks for watching!

[@wendyharbarger1445]

I’ve been eyeing those coneflower dies too! Haven’t succumbed yet, though. Thanks for your “limes” teachings.

[@ardyth]

Haha! They're really beautiful! I can't wait to play with mine! Thanks for watching!

[@AKgalStamps-Donnamarshall]

You are so clever Ardyth!

[@ardyth]

Thank you!

[@chantalle7340]

This is very clever. You are so creative. Limes is going to be a challenge for me but I will definitely try this technique. TFS

[@ardyth]

Haha! It's supposed to make it easier, not harder, so I hope it works for you! If not, that's ok too! Thanks so much for watching!

[@ginaspears9168]

All of your cards turned out so beautiful! I liked how you showed your inspiration and then used what you had to adapted the theme and the elements. I also loved your tip on storing and using your Gel Plate! See you at the Summit!

[@ardyth]

Oh yay! Can't wait to see you there! Thanks for watching!

[@kareneaton433]

I like seeing your process and love all the cards. I have found myself in same position, looking at a purchase and thinking "what inspired me to buy this".

[@kiwisunshine9631]

Oh wow! I loved all of your cards, but the one with the lights really got my attention! I am going to have a 'play' with the Christmas Lights stamps I have and see what I can do! I really enjoyed this video- thanks so much! Stay well:-)

[@ardyth]

OH yes, I didn't think about colouring a stamped image, but I'm sure it would work! Thanks for watching!

[@donnaz836]

What an awesome idea to utilise when considering a new purchase. Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea. Have a wonderful day. Cheers Donna Z :)

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@wendywell4864]

Love how you made the lights!

[@ardyth]

Thank you!

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

Wonderful cards. I can see how “limes” can help with purchases. Great idea and technique. Thank you.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much, Stefanie!

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Gorgeous cards! The Christmas lights one is my favourite.

[@ardyth]

Mine too! Thanks for watching!

[@743linda]

Beautiful cards and what a great tip!!!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@laurasutton1551]

Yes the 3rd card was my favorite

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@margaritagerman]

I really like how you created your colored paper to die cut. Your card is so pretty. Thanks for taking the time to teach and share.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@KerenTamir]

love the cards!! great job!! you're so clever

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@debrasalon1]

Thank you so much for sharing. You’re so creative. I love you’re tutorials.

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@K.Taylor56]

These are great cards Ardyth! I really love the dotted JOY … that’s a really cool use of a cover die! Well done :)

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching Kim!

[@Ladycrafty6]

Love this LIME!!! I agree that I usually have enough products to make a beautiful card! Your cards are all beautiful and the light tutorial was wonderful! Thank you for always sharing great content! 💐🌷

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@michelegourd5742]

WOW!!! What awesome ideas!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@godloveskaren]

Thank you for sharing this fantastic tip! I never heard of it before.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@lauriec.4283]

This was the smartest video I’ve watched in ages!! Fantastic tips and beautiful cards!!

[@ardyth]

Wow, thank you! That's a big compliment! Thanks for watching!

[@terriconrad4612]

Such a great idea! So many times I feel like I’m getting a sales pitch and don’t even consider I can use what I already have! Thanks Ardith! I also don’t see the link to the class. I’m out of town those days but I can still watch at my leisure.... although I’d miss talking to you after. Thanks Again! 💕🙋‍♀️🌴

[@DDspaperworks]

I thought I was the only one who didn’t see the link. 😏

[@ardyth]

Here's the link - I will double check my description and add it if I forgot (duh! lol!) . ardythpr--stampmesomelove.thrivecart.com/vip-all-access-pass/60935481fc73f/ Thanks so much for watching!

[@terriconrad4612]

@@ardyth thank you as well!!!

[@karent3394]

Thank you for this! After discovering your LIMES system I find that I'm not as overwhelmed with card creation and can create my own spin.

[@ardyth]

That is a great compliment and exactly why I wanted to share! Thanks so much for watching!

[@marianb2274]

Great ideas! Thank you for sharing your process!

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@janedelen220]

Beautiful cards! 😍 Such a great idea to use the Lime technique before getting all those wants. Thank you for sharing!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@AlysonGold]

Your cards are all so beautiful. I think the last two are my favorite!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@beckymartin1810]

Great idea and inspiration to make cards!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@patriciadelany6699]

Brilliant! I learned so many things from this video.

[@ardyth]

Yay! Thanks so much for watching!

[@barbaramartin8507]

Beautiful cards!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@cindyssss4099]

Beautiful cards

[@ardyth]

Thanks!

[@sueb1828]

You bring up excellent points. TFS

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@BarbGhig]

Another great tutorial, Ardyth...Thank you! I love how your card turned out...so festive! I had a feeling you were going to buy those flower dies...actually, I may get them too :) See you at the Summit! Stay cool ~

[@ardyth]

Haha! I had that feeling too! Thanks so much for watching, Barb! See you at the Summit!

[@carollyngillespie3860]

Love the different techniques to achieve similar looks.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@kathyhunter29]

The cards were great Ardyth and I loved the Christmas lights one, can't wait to try something similar. Glad you are treating yourself to the stamps though the looked gorgeous. Thanks for sharing

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@deejohnson827]

Awesome cards, Andy thanks! Love how your adapted some of the techniques.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@pamelasertich9850]

That is a great tip and the cards are just too cute. I liked the one with the lights on it the best as well. Maybe the Copic coloring is why.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much! (and tomorrow, I'm putting that theory to the test - I'll post it on my community page my instagram feed).

[@lauriewray8146]

I love your cards and that you still ordered the dies, I do that too.

[@ardyth]

I don't always, but I kind of had a feeling on this one! lol! Thanks for watching!

[@sonnels57]

Always enjoy your videos and for some reason had never seen the LIME, will be using it to rein in those impulse buys . Thank you!

[@ardyth]

Yay! Thanks for watching!

[@marcydobbs1653]

Great ideas. I still like the coneflower too. I'm finally catching on to LIMES.

[@ardyth]

Yay! Thanks for watching!

[@bunnylands916]

Excellent advice - TFS!

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ostensible-4now]

Wonderful advice, ideas, and techniques. Love all three of these cards.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@msmollygone]

I loved these cards! You are so talented and such a great teacher. Thank you ☺️ yes, I love the last one best since I like glittery elements.

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

I love your information and ideas.. Thanks. So much. It has got me thinking.

[@ardyth]

That's the best compliment! Thanks for watching!

[@janicek9399]

Love this video, lol…..thanks for sharing!

[@ardyth]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AlaskaKris1]

I love your whole process! And I love the way you explain it too! I'm taking notes on how to do it myself! I'm already signed up for the Summit and can't wait to see everything!

[@ardyth]

YAY! I'll see you there! Can't wait!

[@jacqcoldwell7225]

Brilliant, thank you for the inspiration x

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@Maricruz1671]

All beautiful!

[@ardyth]

Thank you! 😊

[@melodyhodge9165]

Love the cards!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@prentzess]

I don't have Copic markers, but figure I can achieve the blended look of the Christmas bulbs with Distress inks in different shades.

[@ardyth]

You definitely can! Thanks for watching!

[@vickienipp]

I am with everyone on too many supplies but I did start doing one thing with my new (after a week of thought) Stamps and dies i take a picture of the card and save it on my phone if i do decide to purchase i print the picture or pictures and slide them in the plastic folder with the stamp & or dies i also print the youtube video info in case i need to watch it again. Thank You for another great video Ardyth

[@ardyth]

Oh that's smart! Thanks so much for sharing that!

[@debbieabbe3111]

I really like the cards!

[@ardyth]

Thank you!

[@rtd1791]

To me what really makes both Jessica’s and your Christmas bulb card sing is the Copic coloring. Your poinsettia and joy cards were good but in a side by side comparison with Jessica’s cone flower card, the color of the ink blended cards was quieter, less zingy. But I don’t think the duller colors was due to technique or your skill, I think it’s the inks. I don’t know the specific chemistry of Copic ink, but there is this quality to Copic ink that makes it magical on video. Copic ink looks better on video or on a monitor than it looks with the naked eye. There is something about how the ink reflects light that causes a difference in the way a camera photographs the color. Most water based dye inks look better in person than they do in a photo. There’s more vibrancy and richness with the naked eye. It’s like those inks absorb more light than they reflect, but it is more specific to the way a camera processes light reflection versus how the human eye and brain process light reflection. Copic ink was created with photocopying in mind so maybe that’s why it looks so much better than other dye inks in video. It would be interesting to see how your other cards would look if the dye blended elements were colored with Copics instead, especially the word “JOY”.

[@ardyth]

I think you're right. I may have to give the others a try with Copics as an experiment! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and watching!

[@melissazabower339]

The poinsettia card is my favorite, but I like the others, too!

[@ardyth]

Thanks - I do think it feels the most like the original because of the dots and the flower. Thanks for watching!