BACK TO BASICS! Just Stamps, Ink, & Paper

[@jencusimano3006]

I *love* this. I've been getting back to the basics for a while now too. I have such a huge stash I want to use. As much as I love buying new product I'm finding as time goes by that simple is better for me. I don't "need" all the new product as I don't have the space or the budget to keep up with it all. Thanks for the great card inspiration. So cute!

[@01pnut]

We've gotten so sophisticated using all our embossing, die cuts, sequins, drops, and foils...I've missed doing simple, simply beautiful cards like these! Thanks, Kristin, for reminding us where some of us started! Now, I'm gonna go make a card like that! 🤗

[@lisa6747]

Whether clean and simple or super complicated, your projects are always so beautiful!!

[@mjrtla]

I was so happy to see this video from you! I love both CAS cards so much, I really miss the simple quick cards! Thank you so much Kristina!

[@TheSpanishClassroom]

Lovely! A refreshing set of cards to remind us why we fell in love with cardmaking. Thanks.

[@spamunkie3202]

Love it! Clean and simple but doesn’t feel incomplete. A back to basics series would be amazing.

[@isabelle7403]

In a stamping world where it seems everyone uses special effects/techniques/tricks, it’s refreshing to see well planned, simple stamp and ink creativity. Less sometimes can be more. Adorable cards, Kristina!

[@kristinevencel2898]

Beautiful and colorful “simple” designs!!!❤️

[@teresadoyle1396]

These are such great cards Kristina. A good demonstration of how to use (whatever you have in your stash) in a simple way but making fantastic cards at the same time.

[@pattiepan]

These are sweet little cards and anyone would love to get them. You really have to look at them as they don't knock you over the head. So you really need to look and listen........... pretty special to have that kind of power.... great job Kristina............

[@susanpratt4061]

I love this....I go back and watch your early videos just because. Like the process back then, and you did more different folds too. 🙂

[@karinekarine1879]

Hello, I'm French and I watch all your videos as soon as they come out. Your cards are really beautiful. You explain very well even if I do not understand English very well. See you soon. Kisses from France. Karine

[@Meems_claws]

This is what drew me to your channel to begin with. Love this!😍

[@Favorites2012mine]

While I enjoy seeing the latest and greatest products as well as learning new techniques, what I like periodically is plain ole simple stamping. I hope you will consider doing more videos that showcase one layer cards that utilize just stamps, paper and ink. I do enjoy all of your extremely well-made videos; you are an exceptional artist. Sometimes, however, all I want is simple stamping.

[@terriconrad4612]

Although I love learning new techniques, to be totally honest, I find the haul videos and videos with the latest and greatest, overwhelming. Most of us can’t afford to haul tons of new products to do new techniques because it’s not a business for us. It’s a hobby, or a way of de-stressing.... therapy if you will. Not all of us can make videos or earn money doing this..... but we LOVE learning from you and others. Everything I’ve learned has been from you and other creative minds! I so appreciate anything to help me encourage others with the things I make with the things I have. I’d love to spend bucks in a haul but that would be silly as I make no bucks doing it. All that said; I thank you for this video...... for all who have a shorter supply of supplies! Although..... my funeral could possibly be pd for if hubby sold my stash! Kidding. Thank you Kristina!,

[@hooklineandinker]

You are selling yourself short. If you wanted to make it your business you could. She has. You're choosing not to. Haul videos are sometimes product given to them so they have to show it... But a lot of people can watch haul videos and not feel the need to buy everything they see.

[@rhonmarquess3146]

I'm new, so I love back to basics. Very pretty & helpful. Thanks! 😊

[@dingfriesaredone]

I really like these videos from you. It’s refreshing. Thank you.

[@juliecarlisle2587]

Love the simplicity!! So cute.

[@irenelindsayjewerlycrafts2251]

I love this, thank you Kristine 😊

[@terrie1226]

I like both cards, simple cards but they turned out really nice...tfs

[@inesabdelnour2135]

LOVELY! More of these please. Perhaps a regular feature? Thanks for this. 💗

[@andrealavigne7824]

Great cards, Kristina! I love the simple design, & thank you so much for sharing your thought process and design tips with us. Very good tutelage with great final products! :)

[@miriamzella1661]

I appreciate your other videos but I must admit I have missed your videos like this one. You are so talented in all you do.

[@eliashammer]

Hallelujah! The basics!

[@lindaruschmeyer5298]

I remember those days! Great cards. TFS

[@florencesmith4142]

Basic but really cute cards. TFS

[@TheV398]

Thank You for this video, I love watching you create. I haven't been stamping all that long and most everything out there are very detailed using so many elements. I think it helps the newer stamper to have these ideas when I haven't yet built up my collection of stamps. The truth is that it is expensive to get a lot of these stamps so I'm always looking for ways to use the few I have.

[@created2bless322]

Cute and simple cards! Looks like I ought to be able to handle that. Thank you! !!

[@monicawolfrom2535]

Love the simple look.

[@Tokyokie]

Love these cards! Some of my most favorite cards of yours go back to 2005ish where the design of the card really was tthe focus. I'm pretty bored lately watching people color or paint. I used to love when you used stamps, patterned paper, letters or your own handwriting and all the elements came together perfectly!

[@WhereWhoMe]

I sometimes have a hard time stamping with blocks again, since I got so used to stamping platforms and tools. But it is nice to see some back to basics cards. Sometimes I feel like I get swept up with all the new products and tools that come out, that I kind of forgot about the fun of just sitting down and stamping and/or coloring things.

[@racheljolley26352]

Lovely, thank you, thoroughly enjoyed this video.

[@wendyodell356]

Simple, fun & adorable God bless ❤ XOXO

[@sallycain3716]

This is great! It was a good lesson in how important design is and how to demonstrate movement with the stamping. So effective!

[@lisapetrella3976]

I love these cards, Kristina! So playful and totally fun!!!

[@rimjhimsinha9625]

please give us more of these.coz simple is good☺

[@ThePrincessemoi]

Will you ever do a "cheap materials" challenge? I love your videos but i struggle financially and i'm sure that i'm not the only one, i can't really afford good cardstock, or any of the things you use! I would LOVE to learn from you how to use those cheap stuff to make great cards

[@buzzinwithvee]

Love the simplicity of the cards! 😍 reminds me of your Stampin Up days.

[@ChiquisJ70]

I really appreciate this video!! Thank you 😊

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

So cute loved this video because I always struggle with small stamps. I’m not really a scene builder but these I could do with no problem. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@grrama]

really cute cards

[@cwest496]

Enjoyed you going back to basics. Stamp set is cute and just love the cards! :-)

[@reyone1143]

Basic, simple, wonderful as always! Thanks beauty!!!

[@DanielRomero]

Love watching this for the designs but now I want to make some cards xD

[@loraduvall708]

I love watching your videos. I am beginning to buy some supplies for card making for family and friends. Do you have a special storage system for your clear and rubber stamps? Maybe a video topic suggestion would be: how to determine which inks, coloring mediums, papers, etc... go well together?

[@czdesign]

GREAT color palette, Kristina! Love it.

[@sharonlievens1076]

Love the simplicity!!

[@michellekernan6678]

I really love this idea of back to basics.

[@kimalexander4940]

Would you please consider doing a beginner’s series for card and envelope making? Where to begin, what supplies, how to cut card stock and make envelopes? Your videos are great and informative, and I would like to jump right in, however, I don’t know where to start. You have so much equipment to make the great cards. Where might one start to make great cards as well with just the essentials? Thank you!

[@ahreftasha]

Those are super cute!

[@carolporter-owen9037]

Love these cards. Thank you

[@ruchapande40]

Lovely cards,😍😘😍😍😘

[@annettepearce6996]

Sweet and simple 😁

[@pieceofmind.design3914]

Cute card!!

[@smarterthenyouknow]

You always balance your cards just right! I can’t seem to get that right 🤪

[@jaydescott8737]

Beautiful :)

[@MrTarot1975]

Great tutorial as always. Great work

[@jenrosenberg3276]

I remember the "S.I.P" principle from when I started stamping using Stampin' Up! products way back in 2004: my demo said all you really need is stamps, ink, and paper. 😊

[@lovelylouro]

Love!

[@kevinvanderborght1934]

I find it difficult to stamp full and larger images with distress inks. There are always splotches or areas with uneven coverage, like on your card on the elephant. Thanks for this back to basics. 😉

[@andrealavigne7824]

Two tips. 1>If you want to stamp with Distress inks, use Distress Oxides, not regular Distress inks. The Oxides have a pigment ink in them, which makes them stamp better. 2>It can help if you have a bit of cushion under your paper/cardstock. This can be as simple (and cheap!) as a piece of craft foam. Just something to let what your stamping on have a bit of "give." Just make sure you don't mash the stamp into the paper if you do this, or you will get a mess. Hope this helps! :)

[@kevinvanderborght1934]

Thanks for these tips. I'll surely try them out. 😉

[@marinazanotta]

In this video you did not use it, but could you tell me the brand of masking sheets you use? Thank you very much :) Marina

[@kwernerdesign]

I buy the masking paper from Simon Says Stamp. :)

[@suzimetcalfe8423]

Who would have thought?! Such cute stamps! Adorable cards! Thanks for showing it can be done so easily.