Better Late Than Never! A Clean and Simple Card Making Tutorial [2024/151]

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[@jacquiekelly6899]

Beautiful card ❤ simple build up technique but very effective. Glad you finally received you gift

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@theresarosprim6909]

I’m so impressed by you, Natalie. You’ve mentioned your husband, your daughter & now your son. You must have more than 24 hours in your day with a family and creating and editing videos every day. I’m retired with only my husband and myself at home and I can barely make a card in a day without filming & editing and all the advanced preparation you must do to make your videos so concise. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you’ve taught me.

[@nbcascards]

Aww. Thank you so much! So glad you're enjoying the videos.

[@tjyb1502]

This turned out so so sweet! So many small details with such an impactful simple layout! Winner!! 😊

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@terrysalo6982]

I love this card….and your overall style! Simple, but so elegant! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@MargueriteAtHome]

Christmas in May! What fun, and what a thoughtful gift. First, I was baffled by how you were wrapping that gorgeous thread around a circle without it slipping and sliding along the curve. Second, I’m sure it never would have occurred to me to use those dies together on one card! Third, wow! Did you notice how your sentiment just pulled everything together?? Very nice. Thank you, Natalie. 😊

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Marguerite! It definitely came together when I added the sentiment. I might make this one again sometime, but in some differennt colours as I think it could work well for lots of different people. x

[@dotmitchell8912]

My kind of card , love it . Winter chilly and wet down the bottom of New Zealand great day for crafting .

[@nbcascards]

It's supposed to be summer here, but it's freezing cold and chucking it down with rain. I'm tempted to put the heating back on!

[@infinidetshallow514]

I've been watching your videos for several weeks now and your thought processes amaze me. I think inside the box too much I guess so I am enjoying watching you very much. The vellum idea is a keeper.

[@nbcascards]

Wow, thank you!

[@kathylynch8069]

Lol. He sounds like my son. It's a beautiful card. You're a true artist. Well done!

[@nbcascards]

You are so kind! Thank you. x

[@created2bless322]

That has got to be the most heartfelt gift a crafter could ever receive from their child! The fact that he got you a crafty supply that you don’t already own is thoughtful and shows that he takes interest in your hobby! Your card is uniquely made and the touch of your homemade sequins adds more interest to it❤️

[@nbcascards]

He's a good lad! :)

[@heatherbuechelartistry]

how thoughtful, I love your videos especially the scrapy card ideas and ideas of how to do more with nesting dies etc. What a fun card!🥰

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Heather! x

[@JewelzcraftDesigns]

Very nice Natalie! Simple, yet elegant! I am learning so much from your practical approach to card making! Cheers!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@burton8280]

I look for your daily video for inspiration. Thank you for your skill! Laura

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@LynneWilliams101]

Stunning! Will be digging out my die set and giving this a try. Your son has wonderful taste!!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! ❤️

[@bellissimoa]

Using the vellum as a support is genius, and using a score line as a frame is a nice reminder to keep techniques clean. Thank you.

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jogriffiths4797]

A gorgeous unique card with lots of texture and elements but still with the clean & simple feel. CONGRATULATIONS on your 10K subscribers, what a milestone!!!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much, Jo! :)

[@paulinewhite3273]

Absolutely beautiful and so inspiring, thank you.

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure!

[@conniesanginesi4676]

Thanks for showing the details of this card. Lovely card!

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@cathycarroll7575]

Love this beautiful card.Thank you for sharing it

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@CraftyFifeLady]

Lovely card and late pressies are always great 🥰

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@ginatrevino5514]

Gorgeous card and beautiful gift! ❤🎉

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Gina! :)

[@terrie1226]

Pretty card, thanks for sharing your creativity.

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure! x

[@anniefaint6373]

Love this card , I’d love them dies ,,,,a lovely design ,,xxxx ❤

[@nbcascards]

Many thanks!

[@sharonhunt6758]

Love this card! And so simple too!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@Honeybee1975..]

Lovely gift and card!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! x

[@lorimiller2127]

Such a beautiful card ❤ I love how you wrapped the gold metallic thread around the circle!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@sam08330]

Gorgeous card…great gift!!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Sam! x

[@bonnerdebbie]

Lovely die set and wonderful card! TY

[@nbcascards]

Thank you, Debbie! x

[@jmccreates1337]

I love this card Natalie. I've also done what your son did as I've already begun my Christmas shopping. xx

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! x

[@patriciabutler8628]

Lovely result from a bit of ink and a couple of dies 🥰

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! ❤️

[@Nancy7232]

Beautiful card! I love how you used the gold string, I'll have to remember that and give it a try.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Nancy! x

[@sandybohlen1495]

Just beautiful, like always 🙌

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@margaretg2097]

Dies are for life, not just Christmas 😂 I love how you've used them to make this gorgeous card 🦋

[@nbcascards]

LOL Indeed they are! x

[@sharmlanaidoo6708]

Love this card, I have that die set too, I very often use the "zig-zaggy line" die , split it in half and use it as a base to ground other elements. 🙂

[@nbcascards]

Sounds good!

[@mogsya3367]

TFS. I have these dies and you have given me a good idea to use them. The card you made is lovely. x

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! x

[@minervamayberry3758]

Love the deli paper idea.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks!

[@cardsbycolie]

I have these dies too... thanks for some great inspiration! TFS💜🎨

[@nbcascards]

You're welcome! x

[@suzannetunnicliffe2422]

Very nice card and lovely belated Christmas present.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much 😊

[@pebblesstleonards]

... but soooo worth the wait! 😊❤️

[@nbcascards]

Oh definitely! x

[@AnitaStone-ml3js]

Simple yet stunning 😊

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! 😊

[@lynnehill8635]

I have these dies! Such a beautiful card, Natalie. ❤ Think I will get them out!!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! Have fun!

[@mandyhall1674]

What a lovely surprise - almost Christmas in July 😂 Great set of dies which I'm sure you'll get a lot of use from. Such a pretty card too - really love this one. Thanks Natalie and enjoy the rest of your day xx

[@nbcascards]

Many thanks! x

[@sandrabiggs5692]

What a lovely surprise. Christmas all the year round. Loved the card. Congrats reaching 10k a great achievement and very well deserved xx

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@helenwolstenholme4475]

another good'un!! love it. now where did i last see my gold thread.... the one I've had for years, and now I can use it!!!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! x

[@carolinekelly6543]

Oh bless him, I do that a lot. Beautiful card. I don't have dies like this but I do have some stamps that might give the same effect 😂

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! x

[@lauramoore4064]

What a pretty card that came out to be.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks!

[@molossergirl2]

Such a pretty card with so much interest. Your belated Christmas present certainly produced some lovely texture and interest, and what can we say about the gold heart, yep a touch of bling that brings it all to life. Love this Natalie, thank you x

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@molossergirl2]

@@nbcascards more than welcome x

[@brendawalsh8254]

I love this card!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! ❤️

[@christinehampton7669]

Beautiful card.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you!

[@JH-wd7ul]

What a sweet gift! And this card would be perfect for your son's birthday! (Given to him 2-3 weeks late. 😂) Seriously though, a lovely card! 🩷

[@nbcascards]

LOL! That's a fantastic idea ...

[@JH-wd7ul]

@@nbcascards 🤣

[@wywy1601]

You’re so creative! I love it

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! :)

[@wendywell4864]

Another winner!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks!

[@alisondavy7915]

When you began to do this card I didn’t think I was going to like it at all. I’m pleased I watched the whole video. How wrong I was , it’s very interesting, could be for either male or female.

[@nbcascards]

Aww! Thanks so much! I think it would work well in all sorts of colours. x

[@jeanettesanna4187]

Beautiful card ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much 😊

[@meemsnovak2657]

Beautiful card!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@gailrodgers3079]

I love that heart die. I have one that is almost exactly like it only it has Love written as part of it. I looks excellent in gold just as yours does. Finally finished getting my dies in order and stashed in such a way that it is easy to find what I am looking for or help me get ideas of what I can use. Thank you again.

[@created2bless322]

The Love die sounds like it’s versatile! I’ve been working on organizing mine as well but they’re still not easy to figure out what I have. Can you please share how you’re storing yours? Thank you.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Gail! x

[@gailrodgers3079]

@@created2bless322 I am still woring at figuring out the best way to situate my stuff so it is handy. I put my embossing cards in a large plastic (little bit bigger than shoe zise box, which is working nice. I though I had all my dies sorted onto magnetic sheets and in clear envelopes. Also in a big plastic box and then wen to look for a stamp set and found that I still had a bunch of dies, stencils, embossing cards with the magazines they came with, so I need more envelopes. I have been getting rid of some things that I can't see myself using. I have only one grandchild who is 5.5 so a lot of children's stamps I don't have much of a need for, etc. I have realized that I do have enough card making stuff unless I get it for free.

[@sallytaitt6204]

Lovely. 🌻🌻

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@moirahansen1955]

Beautiful, unique card. Lovely to receive an unexpected gift! 👏💕😊

[@nbcascards]

It really is!

[@tammyduncan5708]

Beautiful card! I would like to give this a try since I also have this die set! Just have to find it!! lol! TYFS❤❤❤

[@nbcascards]

LOL - check the back of your wardrobe! ;)

[@jenniferbarela8793]

Beautiful card

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much 😊

[@joyjanssen4628]

Beautiful!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@margaretcapill3543]

Congratulations 10k well deserved. Great card, yet again.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@roden70]

Beautiful card. I love the idea of using gold thread on the circle.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@kimpatten2568]

Beautiful card Natalie, congratulations on hitting 10k subscribers 😊

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@sharonedwards777]

I really love this one Natalie. I’m always losing Christmas presents too. A nice surprise for you though. Congratulations on your 10k milestone!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@wendy8184]

Beautiful ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! 😊

[@janetlunn9502]

Lovely die set and thank goodness your son was decorating!!. Love the card. ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! x

[@rhodamabbott8101]

Gorgeous card! Happy Christmas!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! You too! ;)

[@johannevinet5083]

Congratulations for reaching 10k subscribers and wish you 50k more! Beautiful card as always

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@margvideo]

Love the way you bring the different elements together as if that was always the way they were meant to be!! Result - fabulous card!! Xx

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@heatherrobertson1113]

Super card. Good choice and well found by your son 😊

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@helkatww3992]

I loved the deli paper idea... I'm always ruining my cards by getting glue everywhere ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! x

[@angelaharnett6437]

Lovely card Natalie and congratulations on your 10k subscribers x

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@maureenmahurin1673]

Those are a lovely set of dies and I think it is wonderful that he remembered to give them to you today! Your card is beautiful! I love how you always seem to effortlessly combine various techniques and elements to create clean and classy cards!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! x

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Great thoughtful gift Natalie from your son; amazing mixed media card created!🎉 Thanks for sharing! 🤩💜✨😉 Serendipity! 🥰

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much 😊

[@CanadianQueenmagenta]

LOL, we have to love our sons! This is a terrific card. Thanks, Natalie.

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome! Honestly, my kids are the lights of my life - I love them to bits ... even if they 'lose' my Christmas presents. x

[@matthewmacarthur2305]

Such a beautiful card! Your son has great taste, like you. I love all the layers you used on this card. TFS -Sarah

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@lindapawlowski7720]

I made the smoosher!

[@nbcascards]

Great!

[@christinesmith989]

Fabulous gift from your son! I can't tell you the times I have lost gifts till after the event! I love this card is very cool, I have this die set. Thank you so much. xxx💖💖💖

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! ❤️

[@alexisbishop3368]

This is so effective 👏

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! x

[@lindapawlowski7720]

Awesome

[@nbcascards]

Thank you!

[@paulawray6210]

Wonderful gift from your son! This is a lovely card! I have this die set and use it often. Thank you!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! x

[@michelegourd5742]

WOW!! What a nice surprise!! I think it is wonderful that your son takes the time and interest in your hobby. Love your card!! I also have those dies and now I have an idea on how to use them!!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Michele! Have fun with your dies. x

[@jean9919]

What a beautiful card. TFS. New subscriber to your channel if you have more like this!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks for subbing!

[@triciakaplan5201]

So funny about your son losing your Christmas gift in his room.. My son’s rooms are atrocious! I have that same die set and will be able to copy your card quite nicely now! Haha! The heart cut out of gold foil really kicks that card up!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! He's normally pretty tidy, but he is a bit of a scatter-brain sometimes!

[@joycehitchen1046]

Love this card. You make everything look so easy and doable. Thank you. 🥰

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@gillianjf260]

Congrats on your membership. You are one of a few sites that are my GO TO. Thanks for great videos 😊

[@nbcascards]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sallymoretti1066]

Merry Christmas 😂

[@nbcascards]

You too! :)

[@MargaritaVillacorta-be7jq]

Verynice

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! x

[@lesleydrew9843]

Love this card, a great set of dies that make this card so pretty with the smooshing x

[@nbcascards]

Many thanks! x

[@shirleyeames-rk9wd]

Another stunning card. Can you suggest a die cut for those little circles. You use the circles often and it is such a nice change from using fancy embellishments and cheaper. Thank you.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! These are the dies I use: amzn.eu/d/cJmRbf0, amzn.eu/d/9dK3Bld and www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1692068839/circles-panel-metal-cutting-die-for-card

[@shirleyeames-rk9wd]

@@nbcascards thank you. Found them on Amazon here in the US. Brilliant.

[@jade0626]

Merry Christmas to you 😂 The card is gorgeous as always ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thank you!

[@Suseka61]

Hello, I'm a new subbie and just wanted to say how much I'm enjoying your videos - that have recently popped up on my YT feed. Clean and simple is definitely my style and I love yours. For a channel that has only been running for 7 months, it's pretty impressive. I'm slowly working through your videos and have noticed you use at times as, something you call, a 'grunge label stamp' - if you don't mind me asking, what set is this?

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much! This is the stamp set amzn.eu/d/1GNLx4E

[@natasharuth459]

Love this card. Do you have a particular die you use for cutting your embellishment circles (used at the end of the video). Your ideas are helpful and give inspiration. Thank you!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! This is the die: amzn.eu/d/cJmRbf0

[@carolbeyer1002]

Good morning from here in CT, USA Would you please tell me again the name of the dies you used today? BTW I love your creativeness. Thank you Carol

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! It's Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 660222, Scribbles & Splat by Tim Holtz.

[@amandajill3625]

I have a Cricut Joy I bought last November, but not got round to using it yet. but I quite like the idea of what you’re using….a die cut machine….a Cuttlebug or Sissex? Which would you recommend please? Xxx

[@nbcascards]

It really depends on how much space you've got and how much die-cuttinng you plan to do. I don't think Cuttlebugs are made anymore, but there are similar machines on the market. They're pretty compact so don't take up much space. The Sizzix Big Shot is a lot bigger and heavier. There are electronic die-cutting machines too that mean you don't have to crank the handle yourself. Of course, you also have to buy the dies too, but there are lots that are relatively inexpensive these days.

[@misskkaye]

Beautiful card! I would really like to know if the dies your son gave you can still be purchased. Also, the deli paper is an awesome idea; where do you purchase yours? Thank you!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! It's Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 660222, Scribbles & Splat by Tim Holtz. Mine came from Amazon here in the UK. I also got thd deli paper on amazon, but you could use greaseproof/baking paper.

[@thejenbar]

Hi, lovely card. Do you remember where you got the aperture sentiment dies from, please? Xx

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! They are here www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1712930071/sentiment-wording-cutting-die-for-card

[@thejenbar]

Thank you x

[@tigerlily6512]

What die set is that? It looks like Tim holtz

[@nbcascards]

It's the Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 660222, Scribbles & Splat by Tim Holtz.

[@burton8280]

Do you happen to know the name of the die set? Laura

[@nbcascards]

It's Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 660222, Scribbles & Splat by Tim Holtz,

[@lindapawlowski7720]

Could you please tell me how to order those dies?

[@nbcascards]

It's Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 660222, Scribbles & Splat by Tim Holtz. Mine came from Amazon here in the UK.

[@lindapawlowski7720]

Thank you!