how to use inspiration WITHOUT copying, for UNIQUE Christmas cards!

I'm thrilled that Michelle invited me to help her kick off the 2021 Case me a Christmas Card event, where we create cards inspired by each other!
Here's a link to Michelle's video, showing how she used one of my cards as an inspiration:
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[@kirriesummers5219]

I really love the snowflakes made with Christmas trees. It looks almost Country -Western, really beautiful. Thank you, Ardyth for clever options made from one inspiration. 💕🇨🇦💕

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@kakylong2]

Amazing! I wish my mind thought outside of the box & saw things differently than what's presented. 😆

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@lynnehill8635]

I love these cards, Ardyth. Creative, clever and really good looking. The recipients will love them.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@VDUTCHR]

Nobody CASEs quite like you! Your versions are awesome 😀

[@ardyth]

LOL! Thanks Vicki!

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Wow Ardyth, these turned out really beautifully ... and all without having to copy the original. Job well done. Thanks so much. 😊

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much 😊

[@barcelonachair6487]

This was exactly what I needed today. You are so inspiring, I am so proud that you are a fellow Canadian.

[@ardyth]

Wow, thank you! That is very sweet! Thanks so much for watching!

[@GogoDham]

Beautiful cards using your brilliant LIMES technique. Thanks for sharing.

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@jelee5240]

You've done it again. Always a joy to watch your effortless card making skills. Thanks so much.

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much 😊

[@TraceyMcNeely]

Your LIMES method is really helpful really for CASEing any card! I really love the green, shiny dimensional background on card two And that intricate die cut frame! 🙌

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Your Limes are a great invention, what a gorgeous set of cards😍

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much, my friend!

[@jamiewatts3895]

Thank you 😊 for sharing, inspiring, and teaching us! I love your LIMES!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much 😊

[@roseannem.tockstein8140]

A thoughtful interpretation of these cards.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@mllupton73]

Your LIMES videos are always fabulous! My problem is I always get stuck on using the same layout/sketch - I’ll have to try to push myself further, I think! Thank you SO much for being my very first guest for Case me a Christmas card for 2021!

[@ardyth]

This event is such an amazing way of sharing inspiration and getting ready for Christmas! I'm so honoured that you asked me to join you and I can't wait to see all the guests coming up!

[@zb7608]

The cards are all absolutely lovely! LIMES is a very helpful mindset, as I'm uncomfortable with the copy exactly system, so thank you!

[@ardyth]

Glad you find it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@writetoaditi]

They all are so innovative!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@oricle81]

Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing! I really do love your LIMES ideas!

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@barbaraarmstrong4295]

I soooo love your designs! Always love to see what you create!!!

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@michelefox6775]

You are so talented and creative!!! LIMES is a fantastic idea...am going to attempt to see cards that way for inspiration. You make it look so easy.

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@Maricruz1671]

I love how you easily come up with so much ideas. Great!

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@mxrubyrouge]

This is so useful in the run up to Christmas card making season! I keep rewatching your bulk making cards videos for ideas and tips

[@ardyth]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@harriettezmalloy7182]

Fantastic cards! I just love all three of them. I always appreciate your LIMES videos. It helps to see how you take an idea & turn it into your own. Thank you.

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@sherylbunker8671]

You are so creative! I admire you. 😍

[@ardyth]

Thank you! 😊

[@suev4056]

I’ve been a card maker for years and have never seen that technique of using the trees to make a snowflake. That was brilliant!! ❤️

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much 😊

[@wendyharbarger1445]

Really like all three cards! Thanks for sharing.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@maryhooker-brogdon1140]

These are great! So many great ideas.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@susanjohnson318]

You are so right -- the Concord&9th Polka dots is a great background. I always forget about it! Thanks for reminding me, and for a great, inspirational video, as usual!

[@ardyth]

Haha! You can see mine is well-loved! Thanks for watching!

[@annekeschep8148]

Brilliant! I love the cards, perhaps I have a favorite (the last one). I am going to use limes when I am inspired by a card. Thank you for this great tutorial 👍🏻

[@ardyth]

So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@mitzi66]

Ardyth, those cards are amazing! Brilliant idea too ❤

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@turleyd57]

Fantastic Ardyth. Great cards

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@occonnaking9454]

Very clever cards. Thanks.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@maureenmahurin1673]

I love your LIMES concept! Your cards always turn out so beautifully!

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@expressivepaper]

Love your cards and LIMES!

[@ardyth]

Thanks, Kathy!

[@madeleine4725]

Gorgeous cards! Love watching your channel! You surprise me every time with your amazing creativity ❤️

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@racheljolley26352]

Wow, so clever! Absolutely love your amazing cards! Tfs 🤩🏆

[@ardyth]

Thank you, Rachel!

[@melissazabower339]

The first card you made is my favorite. :)

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@MsAliemm]

OMGoodness Ardtyth!! You made me laugh soo hard I spat out my coffee! I craft on a table over my bed as I'm bedbound and the little die cut you mentioned finding on your elbow resonated soo much...only you'd literally wet your pants if I told you the places that my husband and carers find things when I roll over!! I love these cards and am going to have to write that "LIMES list" on the side of my ink drawer so I always remember it! Stay safe...big hugs from Melb. Australia. xxxx

[@ardyth]

Haha! Crafting is always an adventure! Thanks so much for watching!

[@MsSuperklutz]

OMG Ardyth WOW Your Cards are so Cute, Stunning and Gorgeous beyond words!! Ya know you never cease to amaze with your Brilliant and Ingeniousity!! it was so much fun watching your creative process and seeing your ideas come to life!!! I love everything you created and I was and still am in jaw dropping awe!! You sure made my day!! Thanks so much for your Outstandingly Detailed Tutorial as I am a visual learner and I do know it takes extra time to do videos the way you do and it's so appreciated!! Thanks too for sharing your Tremendously Terrific Tips, Tricks & Techniques!! YOU SO ROCK!! Joan Smith

[@ardyth]

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

[@juliehardy7510]

Great ideas x

[@ardyth]

Thank you! 😊

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Beautiful cards 🥰 I love your card designs and your tutorial ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@shugsbug]

Clever idea

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@KonjikiKonjiki]

I love all your cards and the way you pay attention to contrast between and within your elements. :) The joy card where you made snowflakes from wee trees is my favourite, but it's a little like trying to decide a favourite between a chocolate croissant or a Purdy's hedgehog. ^_^

[@ardyth]

Hmmmm. That would be a hard choice for me as well! LOL! Thanks so much for watching!

[@fullermoments]

You just demonstrated why your a LIME crewting QUEEN! I'm going to try LIME...for the 1st time this weekend. Keeping my fingers crossed....but I know it'll be fun no matter what. Thanks for the inspiration. 🤩

[@fullermoments]

I meant to spell "creating" sorry🤭

[@ardyth]

Haha! I figured it out! Thanks so much and enjoy playing with LIMES! I know you'll do great! Thanks for watching!

[@franciscavanbochove2465]

Well done Ardyth! I like this series. I think I do this the same way, but never thought about it the way you explain 😀

[@ardyth]

Thanks! 😀 Yes, I think we all kind of do it in a similar way, I just thought it would be helpful to add some structure to it. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@franciscavanbochove2465]

@@ardyth I am very happy with the structure!!!

[@sheilaperl4155]

Great cards!.lp9

[@ardyth]

Thanks!

[@cheryljackson2493]

Wow! Thank you! What is that mat you’re using?

[@ardyth]

The white mat is a Waffle Flower Water Media Mat. It's silicone and a great surface for ink blending! Thanks for watching!

[@bernicejanssen6540]

I was curious what type of mat at 1:19 you were working on when you were swiping the green ink on the cardstock background. I can't seem to find it on your supply list.

[@inkyfeet12]

@bernice janssen -- I wondered about the mat, too -- in another viewer's comments, this reply was left -- "The white mat is a Waffle Flower Water Media Mat. It's silicone and a great surface for ink blending! "

[@ardyth]

I have added it to the supply list. Thanks for watching!

[@bonnielarson6431]

Ardyth, IMHO, you undervalue your LIMES system by applying it to only to “casing” cards. Where does the imperative not to copy come from? Why are products demonstrated on You Tube if copying is wrong? What happened to imitation being the sincerest form of flattery? Imitation is how people learn, and it is OK, IMHO. LIMES is incredible, it gives structure to this hobby we love, it allows us to keep what we like, and leave what we don’t like or can’t replicate, and best of all, it gives us permission to make changes! Carte Blanche! Who needs to copy with that Carte Blanche card in their pocket?

[@ardyth]

Copying is absolutely fine if that's what you want to do. I'm glad you find LIMES useful! Thanks so much for watching!