BEYOND Stamping: How to use your INK PADS in OTHER CREATIVE WAYS!

[@madeleine4725]

Really Ardyth, every time I watch your videos I am blown away with how creative you are! I wish you a million subscribers! Thanks for all the inspiration you give 🤩

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much 😀

[@joycebleazard6274]

I love when you post a video. There's always great inspiration, new ideas, and beautiful cards in your videos. Thanks for sharing your talent of looking at things in creative ways.

[@ardyth]

That is a lovely thing to say! Thanks for watching!

[@created2bless322]

Jam packed with creativity and great ideas 💡! Retro vibes for sure and gorgeous cards!!!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@annekeschep8148]

I start to understand why you don’t have (much) colored cardstock anymore. I think I will use up what I have and not replace it. You do great things with your inks, when I saw your finished cards I thought “what an awesome set together”. Thank you for this great tutorial with so many ideas, techniques and tips 👍

[@ardyth]

I really am enjoying colouring my own cardstock, although I admit, it seemed like a crazy way to use ink pads when it was first suggested to me many years ago. I definitely have all the ink refills! lol! Thanks for watching!

[@judithdavis7437]

Hi, I’m a newbie to card making!(1) year in.. Thank you for sharing and giving me a new Prospective on my next card!! I just bought a bunch of stamp pads all the colors!! Wow!! I’m so excited! Mothers Day will be a hit this year for sure! I’m 75 and live in a retirement community and I make cards for the holidays and put them on the lunch tables! This is really gonna have me busy for sure!! Thanks! Happy Easter

[@ardyth]

What a fabulous, kind thing for you to do! I'm sure your cards are appreciated! I'm glad you're enjoying this wonderful hobby - here I am more than 16 years later, still loving it! Thanks and Happy Easter!

[@number1bettyboop]

I love your idea of how your matching swatch with markers.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@gayleenalderton8953]

I couldn't possibly choose, they are all gorgeous.

[@ardyth]

Aw, thanks!

[@AnnHG24]

These cards and colors are both just amazing, Ardyth!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@jennifersears1358]

Love your creative technique and tips Ardyth! Thank for sharing all your hard work with finding great copic and cp ink matches! So generous of you.

[@ardyth]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@LindseyMP]

Great review of the versatility of ink pads, and beautiful card examples!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much, Lindsey!

[@gerrieriihimaki6446]

All of these cards are gorgeous! 🙂❤️And, thank you, for smooshing the leftover inks for future backgrounds. I do that too and it always makes me sad when other crafters just wash off their surface. 🌷

[@ardyth]

I have really only recently fallen in love with smooshed backgrounds. Thanks so much for watching!

[@ruthkimber2487]

Love these ideas Ardyth

[@dianeoneil9563]

❤

[@myozbubble]

These creations blew my mind!!! TFS!

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@judyhartmann3071]

I have used each of these ink techniques but these colors are gorgeous! With the pops of gold it elevated the card even more! My favorites are the one without a sentiment, the single large flower card and the last one! Oh who am I kidding they are all great!

[@ardyth]

Haha! Thanks so much, Judy!

[@KathyaKalinine]

I love all your card projects, Ardyth! Cp inks are the best! 🥰

[@ardyth]

They are definitely my favourites! Thanks for watching, Kathya!

[@KathyaKalinine]

@@ardyth ♥️♥️♥️

[@mkmousej6745]

I just got my first Catherine Pooler inks. I will be replaying this great video when I go to use them. I cant wait.

[@ardyth]

Oh yay! They are very juicy so be prepared for that, it sometimes takes getting used to, but once you do, the sky is the limit! Enjoy! And thanks for watching!

[@2848Adriana]

Hi Ardyth, You are amazing to come up with all these beautiful ideas, and all the cards are gorgeous, have a great Easter, Cheers Anna.

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@robynmarshall2226]

Stunning cards ! Love the colours especially the green

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching, Robyn!

[@sherylbunker8671]

Ardyth you are truly amazing! I wish I could spend a day with you. So many great ideas! Everything you do turns out so beautiful! 😍

[@ardyth]

Aw, that's very sweet! Thanks so much! Maybe in a post-covid world we'll meet up at a crafty convention or something! Thanks for watching!

[@athomeink4189]

These are so beautiful! I love your blending with embossing so so much. 😍

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@Lfischer5481]

Wow!!! I’m impressed with your system for swatching!!!

[@ardyth]

Thanks!

[@MareeForman]

Thank you for sharing these ideas. I also love the Catherine Pooler inks. Your cards are beautiful 💕💕

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@craftyShirleyG]

Awesome techniques and I 💕💕 the end results...all your cards are gorgeous. Thanks for the ideas

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@TraceyMcNeely]

Great intro to the new ink colours, and of course great tips for using your inks multiple ways too!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@wendyharbarger1445]

OMG! Love those colors and the cards you made!!!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@sarahj4cardsandcrafts]

Thank you so much for the CP/Copic spreadsheet!! That is going to save me so much time with trying to match up my swatches. Thank you!!

[@ardyth]

As I say, they may not be perfect, but it's a start, anyway. There's a couple that I found really tricky. Thanks so much for watching!

[@janetisbrandt5735]

Has anyone told you that you are awesome…..well you are awesome!!! I really enjoy your videos they are very inspirational!!! Thank you for all that you do for us! Hugs 🙏

[@ardyth]

What a nice thing to say! Thanks so much for watching!

[@ardyth]

Thanks!

[@kimberlymiller6892]

Thank you so much for the CP/Copic color match. Genius!!! I will absolutely use it often!

[@ardyth]

You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching!

[@K.Taylor56]

These are all great Ardith!! I really love the mix and match of products and companies and the colour combos are really fab!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much, Kim! Happy Easter!

[@K.Taylor56]

@@ardyth to you and your family as well 🐰

[@claudialawley7148]

Beautiful cards, thanks for sharing these techniques

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Beautiful cards 🥰 I love your techniques, the stencils and your card designs ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx Happy Easter 🐣

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

Such a stunning tutorial. Great cards Ardyth.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@kristen2439]

I like the idea of using the I as a color swatch

[@ardyth]

Haha! Yes, a little 'hidden' rectangle die! Thanks for watching!

[@michelegourd5742]

Thanks for all the different ways !! This was very helpful!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@ardyth]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@teresafarrington7008]

Great ideas and beautiful cards. TFS!!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@nadinepalmaerts3197]

Love the colour combo 😍

[@ardyth]

Thank you! 😊

[@deborahlove1987]

Such a creative spirit you have!

[@ardyth]

Thank you!

[@juliamenssen4460]

Beautiful cards. You are so creative!

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@judibradshaw1948]

Gorgeous cards! Love the patterns!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@GinaVJohnson]

I love all of them. Your cards are amazing 💜

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@dizzinese]

I have decided on switching my inks to CP inks. Idk how financially, but it’s the brand I’m most impressed with for several reasons, but all I’ve seen you do with them is a big part of that decision. I have to say as the last year more than any other, I have really started realizing that I have a style of card making I prefer. I don’t always know how to get the looks I like but truthfully Ardyth, I think your entire stamp room would be my perfect choice for everything! I love, not like, love, every card you make. Although you make it look easier than it is, I love the minimal, but impactful cards. I also think they have a far more contemporary feel v.s. The very detailed stamps and traditional design. That minimalist and contemporary design is my jam! I have an extremely limited budget as I lost my leg in a car accident at 45 and am already on social security. So idk how, but my goal is to switch to CP inks and I love many many of her stamps for the same reasons above. So I would like to start adding her line into my supplies. I so love your cards and have been making a few 5x5 here and there and love it. Where do you find the best place to get the square envelopes since you must buy in large quantities? And lastly, any tips on when Is the best time to get the inks on sale? Thank you for sharing your creative mind and love of making cards. You’re so creative. It just falls right out onto the paper! Happy Easter!

[@ardyth]

Hi Denise! You know I love my CP inks and I'm sure you will love them. If budget is an issue, you can consider the minis rather than the full-size or you can choose the colours you know you love and focus on them to begin with. I think you're hitting the nail on the head (and it's taken me a long time to get there myself), of knowing what I want to make, and what I need to make that. I am finding it easier to identify new products/tools or trends that are just not me, and to not let them distract me. Catherine herself rarely puts her inks on sale (but she has done it a couple of times) so I would look at the stores that stock her inks (Ellen Hutson and Scrapbook com are two of my favourites) and may run sales more often. As for the square cards, mine are generally 4.25x4.25 inches so they fit in regular A2 sized envelopes, and no need to find square envelopes or pay extra postage. Thank you for all your lovely words and for watching. I wish you a very Happy Easter!

[@honeywellcrafts]

Love your cards they look great. Thanks for sharing Trisha x

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@scrappingrrl]

Beautiful cards and awesome idea. Thanks!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@VeganDoris]

1:58 That is amazing!

[@traceylandt9026]

Fantastic ideas Ardyth. I love your ideas for matching inkpads with copics etc and am definately going to do this also. Thank you so much for your creative ideas, I always look forward to your tutorials! Keep well. T x

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much, Tracey!

[@LoriUren]

I'm glad I ordered this set, so gorgeous!

[@ardyth]

You'll love it! Thanks for watching!

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

Great video. I love all your cards and each technique. Thanks for sharing.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much Stefanie!

[@AlysonGold]

Your cards are all so beautiful. Thank you for sharing the Copic/CP chart. I never thought to do that, but I can see how helpful it will be! I love CP inks. They work so well for so many things. Tyfs :)

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@sharynackerley2611]

Thanks Ardyth. I love how all of the cards turned out. 💕 Great tips, techniques and ideas.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@dizzinese]

I just spent over an hour looking at that new site in Europe! I added a ton to my cart and when I looked to see how much damage I did it only took the first and last item! So I wrote them an email but I LOVED their stuff! I’m afraid now the things I really want will sell out! Thanks for that hook up! Loved that first cover plate you used.

[@ardyth]

Haha! I felt the same way when I went to that site! I also restricted myself to 2 items. As for worrying about stuff selling out, don't worry - there will always be new stuff that we want! Enjoy!

[@dizzinese]

@@ardyth I loved so many things! They were really different from what we usually see and that die you bought was one of my top picks! I was really impressed with the stamps that they have in steps like we do stencils! So cool! And oh my gosh the does! Fell in love! Probably a blessing the cart app didn’t work! Hahaha you really are the card maker that seems to like the same thing as I do. I love Gerry too! Oh mega talent! And the multi media is enticing and I’m trying to learn a little but I won’t over load my panel. I just love the cool backgrounds. Still keeping it minimal. You’re a joy to watch. If anything I would say I’d love to see you go slower. You are so fast when it’s over I’m like already? Lol sending hugs!

[@stacieborchert8596]

So happy I stumbled across your channel! You have great content and tips. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@ardyth]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@debbycanady3898]

You are so talented! You make me even think I can do this!

[@ardyth]

You absolutely can do it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@cindyellis765]

Great techniques and really lovely cards

[@ardyth]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@arlenepowders4989]

Your cards were amazing!! Thank you!

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@3catmom844]

Gorgeous!

[@oricle81]

I love these colours! I can't wait to get my hands on them- hopefully in a couple of weeks! So many beautiful cards and ideas, Ardyth! Love each and every one! The stamping is always my first go-to technique but I have started dabbling in the watercolouring lately and love it. Thanks for sharing!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@pennyf9886]

Beautiful cards!

[@ardyth]

Thanks!

[@pattyann7803]

Great inspiration. Thanks for the ideas.

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@olivemaycards]

I’m not a big fan of orangey colors but these are all very pretty and I love the wintergreen. So soft and it really complements the other colors well. I’m going to try inking my own colored cardstock for a sunflower die that’s coming in the mail soon.

[@ardyth]

Yay! Thanks so much for watching!

[@juanitalopez1529]

Loved your cards

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@jennifermitchell5536]

You are so talented!!!

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@vetasharp780]

You have great and interesting ideas. Thank you.

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@queenzummo]

Girl, your organizing system is awesome and your cards are absolutely beautiful. But you have way more patience than I do 😂

[@ardyth]

Haha! Sometimes! Thanks so much for watching!

[@joanneguarino170]

Great cards! I love CP inks!

[@ardyth]

Me too!! Thanks for watching!

[@cindyrogers9099]

I like all your ideas. Picking just one is TOO hard.

[@ardyth]

You're sweet! Thanks for watching!

[@tami1796]

Thank you for sharing your videos

[@ardyth]

Thank you for watching them!

[@barbeckes6708]

Beautiful cards! My favorite technique is the one that you did with the flower. It's stunning. Thanks for sharing.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@sueb1828]

Your cards are fantastic! I will have to try all of these techniques. I have yet to try the CP inks. TFS.

[@ardyth]

Most of these techniques should work with other inks, so have fun! Thanks for watching!

[@theresagerlach6217]

Love these colors together and love your cards. I never would have thought that the Wintergreen would work with the rust tones but I loved it. Thanks for sharing.

[@ardyth]

I felt exactly the same way! Thanks so much for watching!

[@carolinebredeson4198]

Oh Ardyth, I was trying SO HARD to resist these new CP colours… but you have made them look irresistible. My favourite of these cards/techniques was the first with the overall background stamp, filled in with contrasting colours, then gold embossed. Not least because it gave you a “two-get.” Great reminder to use the ink on your mat for smooshing a background for another day.

[@ardyth]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Caroline! Thanks for watching!

[@mrsmcphate]

All of these cards are gorgeous! The colors go so well together! I'm not usually a fan of those orangy earth tones (very early 70s!) But I love what you've done with them. I personally love the mint but would have never thought of combining it with these other colors! It works perfectly! I guess my favorite if I HAD to choose is the retro tile cover plate one. Could you use the double sided sticky sheets for that? All great techniques. Thanks for sharing! You're an amazing artist!

[@ardyth]

Yes! VERY 70s! I remember them well! lol! I think adding white helps to break them up and hopefully modernize them. You can definitely use double sided sticky sheets for inlaid die cutting, I sometimes find it a little less forgiving than my tape runner (in case I don't get the placement exactly right). Thanks for watching!

[@AlaskaKris1]

Love CP inks! They are my go-to ink nowadays! Love all your techniques and examples! Those spa colors are lovely!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much, Kris! You know I love them too! Thanks for watching!

[@nickiheckenlively7215]

Great video & tips! Thank you🙂

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@Lisa_G3]

Great ideas. Those stamps and cover plate die are perfect for those colors. You are always so creative. Your cards are so well thought out.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@Maricruz1671]

Too beautiful 👏!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@amyswares]

Those cards and techniques are STUNNING! Obsessed with those new colors and can't wait until they come out in minis

[@ardyth]

Thanks, Amy! These are just the first 4 in that new collection....

[@amyswares]

@@ardyth I know, can't wait to see the rest

[@judymason9736]

Ardyth, these cards are amazing! I don't have the Apothecary inks yet, but they're definitely on my list.

[@ardyth]

They are beautiful! Thanks for watching!

[@janehunt6386]

Brilliant. Thank you

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@antoniaortiz7701]

Beautiful

[@ardyth]

Thank you

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Hi Ardyth. I would probably reach for stencils. I'm still a relative newcomer to stencils. I loved all your techniques and the cards were amazing. Thanks so much. 😊

[@ardyth]

I am loving stencils right now - so many techniques! Thanks for stopping by!

[@lynnehill8635]

I don't put the inkpad down to the cardstock when I use them. That's the one I will be trying. I love all of your cards today, Ardyth.

[@ardyth]

I definitely recommend getting the ink refills if you plan to do it a lot. Things to do with refills is a whole other video! lol! Thanks so much for watching!

[@sheilaperl4155]

Great video!

[@ardyth]

Thanks!

[@tammyb6497]

I adore these colours! I might have to invest in the Catherine Pooler inks slowly as I phase out my SU inks. I like ink smooshing as it’s a pretty forgiving technique! Have a great weekend Ardyth!

[@ardyth]

I started with SU! inks and loved them. I really fell in love with Catherine's inks when I was on her design team, a few years ago. Thanks for watching!

[@sherylosullivan9619]

Love this new colour palette. My only CP inks so far are the party ones in the minis set. Thank you for the Copic chart. What a great idea! I have a Copic chart for my markers, but I guess it could be useful to match to other inks.

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@kimdixon3773]

Allare fabulous!

[@ardyth]

Thanks!

[@essiefowler9775]

Very inspirational clever girl

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@chantallvanholten4409]

i can't make a choice, they are all gorgeous ;)

[@ardyth]

Thanks!

[@michelleb4697]

Great swatching ideas! What size magnet squares are you using for the magnetic swatches?

[@ardyth]

They are 3 cm x 3cm. I got them from amazon here in Canada. Thanks for watching!

[@gemilyn6]

Love the cards and now I'm reconsidering my decision not to purchase those inks. They really go so well together. Where did you get the copic chart? That is an excellent way to see them all together.

[@ardyth]

The Copic Hex chart is from Sandy Allnock. It groups them by colour, rather than by colour family and it is definitely a great resource. Thanks so much for watching!

[@victoriasmith5771]

So unique! Love them all! :D Question: What is the watercolor paper that you use? I didnt do the best research for the first pad I bought (and am still working through) and dislike the offwhite/blue-gray color it is (thought it would be white).

[@ardyth]

I use Ranger watercolour cardstock precisely because it is very white. Not sure if it's "artist" quality, but it works great for techniques like this. Thanks for watching!

[@victoriasmith5771]

@@ardyth Thank you! I'll look into it!

[@kkrolf2782]

(( She’s got some beautiful cards using these inking techniques, but I’m SOOOO GLAD her video can be SPEED REGULATED down to 75% !!! ))

[@ardyth]

Haha! I can't get it at the right speed for everyone, that's for sure. Glad you're able to make it work for you. Thanks so much for watching!

[@kkrolf2782]

@@ardyth 🫣 🫢 🤭. Oops, sorry!! I was just putting that comment out there to remind others that they c a n adjust the speed. I SOOOO wish I knew how YOUR video could be “rated” down to that magic 75%!! ( Some can only be geared down to 50% or 25%!! And those settings are W A Y TOO SLOW). You have S U C H FAB videos that I never want to miss out on your input!! BTW, if YOU have a means for us viewers to put a bee in Y. T.’s ear on this topic I’d be most appropriative to know how. Oh, and thx for this vid!

[@ardyth]

@@kkrolf2782 I had no idea that different videos could be adjusted to different speeds. Mine seem to have a range from .25 to 2 and there's even a 'custom' button when you click on the settings icon in the bottom right of the video. I completely understand that different viewers will want to have different speed settings for different videos, so I'm glad those settings are available!

[@kkrolf2782]

@@ardyth To my chagrin not E V E R Y channel offers my optimal 75% speed, which is why I was asking if YOU had any input / rapport with the KZbin folks that I could maybe press them into making the 75% speed on ALL how-to videos. But I’m getting the point that you aren’t given that kind of input. ☹️. C’est la vie 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@ardyth]

@@kkrolf2782 I think it's so weird that different channels have different speeds. I don't think I did anything special to unlock the 75% and can't think of how to do it. Hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend!

[@melissazabower339]

Andy the, your style often tends toward square cards with a cut out circle. Do you ever use the cut off pieces of backgrounds on other projects?

[@melissazabower339]

Your 3rd card answered my question. 😉

[@ardyth]

Haha! Yes, even if I don't always show it, I try to use up my 'leftovers'! Video about that coming soon! Thanks for watching!

[@annajavier5712]

Where did you get the Metal plate to hold your sweatshirts

[@ardyth]

Sorry, I don't understand your question?

[@annajavier5712]

@@ardyth you put your color switches on I’m guessing on something that can hold a magnet I was wondering what it was and where you got it

[@ardyth]

@@annajavier5712 Ah! Got it. My swatches are on magnets, and the magnets are all on a white board I got at Staples. They come in all shapes and sizes.

[@annajavier5712]

@@ardyth thanks so much I love the way that looks and I have a project that has magnets that I can now finish

[@yelena86]

👍✌️🙏❤️

[@ardyth]

Thanks!

[@lindalincks6187]

Love your cards! These colors are beautiful 😍. Your magnet swatches are genius!! I think I would try smooshing first or maybe stenciling. I do like just a good blend as well. LOL. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!