Can ANY Stamp be a Layering Stamp? & Discount Code: Kicking it Old School

[@annalisayoung]

First off, I think you emphasized an excellent point that we don’t talk about enough: new tools are about adding to our creative options, never replacing. Just because a technique is “old” doesn’t make it any less useful or pretty. As far as titles go, I’ll read them, but it’s not what draws me to new videos. However, I have been known to search for things like “cardmaking with busy patterned paper,” and then the title might lead me to pick a certain video, because I’m looking for design principles more than how to get a certain card’s look. I will say that the thing that drives me crazy are clickbait-y titles with no content. I get that The Algorithm likes them, but particularly if there’s not a finished thumbnail to give me any clue what we’re aiming for, I will never choose that video out of a lineup/search result. That sort of thing also makes it really difficult to find the video again. I don’t remember every bit of videos I watch, so when I want to go refresh myself on said technique, it is so frustrating to not have enough context clues to be able to find the video again.

[@melanieglass7421]

I don't usually pay attention to the title. It's the picture that gets my attention. I will definitely try this layered look. Loved all of these cards!

[@StampinBeachTeacher]

My goodness Kelly just over 30 minutes is not a very long video. I watch card makers whose videos go for an hour, but I think 30 minutes is average for most I watch. No apology necessary!

[@barbborja1910]

Kelly, if the video is from someone I follow and watch regularly, like you, I don’t read the title. If it’s from someone new or someone I only watch occasionally, I do read the title. So I do think they are important for attracting new and occasional viewers. I don’t know what the robot overloads (as Amy R calls them) choose for the algorithms, but maybe include the name of the stamp set specifically for those searching for inspiration on it? Maybe also tag this video with “decoupage”, as that is what they call this technique in the rest of the world, which is different from the US decoupage. So confusing.

[@donaldjenkins6832]

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[@ebriggs3498]

Exactly! I don’t watch videos that have vague titles, such as, “never have I ever…” Or something like “try this new technique and your friends will be amazed!” . No, I want to know what you are doing. Is it BetterPress or foiled, or dry embossed? Since I have so many tools I’m always looking for videos to try new methods of using them. Vague titles, which I called Clickbait, will never get me watching them. I do look at the thumbnail pictures too! If it looks complicated, I pass and come back to it later.

[@deborahreeder7374]

I appreciate titles that help me decide or prioritize my watching schedule.

[@ThankfulNanaDiane]

Beautiful! It was a bit of work, but worth the results! As for video titles, I read them, because I want to know what they are about. I generally skip videos about foiling & scrapbooking, because those aren’t my thing. I watch SO many other videos. 😂❤️

[@DesireeMarineau]

I definitely look at the title. This helps me decide whether or not to save it to watch for later or to watch it right now based off of the technique I either want to learn or want to refresh myself on. Also if it's an artist I know I like no matter what I'll just watch it anyways! 😊 it also helps me know which folder I'm going to save that video into

[@csroyal1]

Use to do this as a teen, nearly fifty years ago. We would buy 3 identical greeting cards from the store and cut them all up and layer them, also putting black around the edges. Then often we would mount them to a finished plaque or piece of wood and paint them completely with clear nail polish. What do I look at on youtube videos?.... usually whose video it is, but then I do glance at the title and picture. I always watch yours, regardless of title/picture and I like them long! Keeps me from having to search out another to watch to occupy my time when I have it.

[@darlenegreen1089]

I absolutely love all 4 of these cards! It would be hard to pick a favorite. I think I'm gonna go with the tulips. No, the butterflies...I don't know. I'm like I've them all❤ LOL. I love watching your videos.

[@vivianarendt7989]

Love the cards. Titles aren't all that important to me, more the picture grabs me. BUT, you mentioning a discount code did get my attention. Always a good night when I have a Kelly card or two or four waiting for me! Thank you!!

[@karenminor4504]

I APPRECIATE ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK IN TRYING TO NAME YOUR VIDEOS, HOWEVER, I WATCH ALL YOUR VIDEOS NO MATTER THE TITLE. GREAT TECHNIQUE TO REVISIT.

[@stefperry4142]

I absolutely love this technique Kelly! While I am not keen on fussy cutting and have a fair number of layering dies or sets, sometime you want to use one that is older and may not have dies with it. This is a tremendous way to add that something extra or special and maybe utilize an older stamp set. I already have ideas so thank you! As far as titles, like many I'll watch your videos no matter what, but I think they do help me with videos by other creators when deciding if the topic is of interest. So I appreciate your efforts with the titles and I certainly hope it aids in the YT algorithms plus attracts th9se new or occasional viewers!

[@crmuirhead]

I, like the majority of those that commented, have creators that I watch every video put out-- regardless of the title. But for others the title is important. I rarely click on a video that is just showing a face. For one's I watch occasionally, I need a good finished item thumbnail and a decently named video. I do search for new videos by a stamp set or technique hashtag. Any way, love these cards and the technique. Layering items like this was my "gateway drug" into card making! I'd gather multiple of the same magazine or the like and biopic up a scene. Tfs!

[@josephinesaw5686]

Like all the cards but favourite is the Tulips.. Thanks for the inspiration. ❤

[@shirleymcneely1994]

I see the picture and I know it's Kelly. I watch them all and am never disappointed

[@lindas.9313]

With creators I watch a lot I don't really notice the video title; but, sometimes it's the title that grabs my attention and suddenly I'm subscribing to a new-to-me creator. If you're continuing to build subscribers, I think the title matters.

[@eileenfreter960]

I really appreciate revisiting older techniques...I am tapped out for space...don't. t know what to get rid of so this was great. And your cards are beautiful! Thank you! I watch all your videos and read the titles ...especially to see what life update might be included!

[@bonniechesbrough5594]

I never pay attention to the title of the video. If Kelly Taylor posts it I am watching it. I am for sure going to try this technique. Another winner video !!!!

[@kathleencarter9739]

I do read your name of the video. Didn’t know how beautiful coloring with the stencils are! I love it!🙋🏻‍♀️

[@susies001]

I read the title, yours are better than most. I only read them because it gives you a general idea what the video is about. I watch all of your videos as a general rule but sometimes it influences what I watch with other creators.

[@SusanMilligan]

I look at the title in text and in the thumbnail. I also like to see a photo of the card in the thumbnail. I usually skip over videos that don’t really say what it is about nor have a photo of the card. Love your videos! Thank you.

[@beaksalot]

I absolutely would do this but don't think I've tried it before quite this way. There's something very calming about fussy cutting that, if I'm in the mood for it, relaxes me so well.

[@kimbrewer223]

What a great reminder to go back to some of my older stamps and use this technique! I’m so thankful for the video’s and how they are available at any time……thanks so much Kelly! Love the coloring and again I always pick up something watching your video’s!!

[@KellyTaylorCards]

I'm so glad!

[@NorseButterfly]

I always go to the videos of creators I've subbed to first. For your videos, usually the thumbnail catches my eye first, then I read the title. I'm new to card making, so I absorb all the techniques!

[@sallyhill6565]

Good idea to go back to some old techniques and design ideas! Thanks for all you do and don’t lose any sleep on the video names, most people use similar names frequently.

[@shellyrene5708]

Thanks for this back to basics reminder of creating layered cards - before I owned a single stamp, I used to print multiple copies of images and fuzzy cut and adhere with foam tape…the original 3D card. Beautiful results in your cards.

[@mariespalding2327]

I instantly recognize your signature thumbnails and cards. I do read the titles but they are less obvious to me. Hope that helps! Beautiful cards!

[@bethgray4151]

I automatically click on it when I get the notification. I would use this technique, because I think dimension adds so much to a card.

[@morelle3292]

The titles are helpful, but as other comments have mentioned, I will watch your videos regardless of whether the topic appeals to me as I always learn something new from you and I enjoy your life updates!

[@melodieisreal5933]

I love these cards and loved that you went back to 3D layering! I don't pay attention to titles if the video is someone that I follow...I can usually recognize the style. If I don't already follow someone then the title if the video is what causes me to watch that video.

[@Harleylady2000-Teresa]

I do notice the titles that is what got me interested in watching you in the first place then I just fell in love with your art all together 💐

[@glendademorest5324]

I love these cards. I have does this type of cards for special people. For the titles, if I am looking for a specific technique, then the key words are necessary for the search. But for people I am subscribed (you for example) I am looking at the thumbnail and watching because it is you not the title. The title is really only important for non searching purposes.

[@jettielewis8677]

The tulips and balloons were my favorites!

[@cathymorris8072]

Stunning cards! All your details: layers, shimmer, white highlights, black on the edges of die cuts & gems!! This technique is new to me & I love all your alternative ideas as you color & cut. I'll try this one. As for the titles: I agree with a previous commenter. First, I look at the creator, then the title, especially if it's someone new to me. Sorry, that's not very helpful..

[@TerryZoo14]

I used to do this when I was younger. My mother had some "extra" cards that were Hallmarl or whatever, and I would take two of them and cut up one of the cards into pieces of the trees or presents or whatever (they were usually usually Christmas cards!). Then I would paste them back in layers just like you did here. Now I will try that again with my stamps --- I love the look and I love your examples!! Thank you!!

[@KellyTaylorCards]

I love that!

[@pambotter355]

Kelly, most of the time I look at the picture and not read the title. Sometimes a title will catch my eye but it’s mostly the picture. These turned out beautifully. I like this technique and will be doing some cards like this. TFS!❤

[@patriciawilson4135]

What a great idea to bring the card "over the top" and different from the normal way to use the products. I love this idea. I think the two flower cards are my favorites but I have to say that I love the tulips the most. Thanks for showing us this awesome video.

[@bonnerdebbie]

Great cards, thanks for the technique reminder, have not used it in forever. I read your thumbnails but click because it is your video.

[@cheri6905]

Great cards, Kelly! Lots of patience.... I don't do layering very often, but I do still love the look & the textures! As to your question..... I see a photo first, of course, but I always look at the title, too. It helps if I'm looking for something in particular, but I just have always read the titles, anyway. Sometimes on first glance, the titles can make a difference of watching a video immediately, or maybe later. And of course, that just depends on the time-frame I have for that particular project. But I have also found that frequently, some titles intrigue me enough to look further, anyway! 😊 I always 'save' the ones I especially like, which makes it easer to find & watch something over again.

[@honeyharwood3305]

I look at the title and the description… also the photo ! But in saying that I do watch all your videos as I know I will enjoy . But I do genuinely think your titles are interesting and different so that makes them stand out 😊

[@kathryna5912]

Lovely technique! I do notice your titles but because I follow you, I watch them regardless of the title.

[@christifent5474]

The titles give me a clue as to what technique you’ll be demonstrating. I did this technique before the layering dies were available. It would be nice to revisit some other old techniques that were fun but now forgotten. As always your cards are beautiful!

[@lynnbartlett4185]

Beautiful cards as always. I have never seen this technique before with stamped images. I have a couple of large floral stamps I have never known what do do with. Will definitely try this with them. Thanks for your time and sharing your skills. X

[@kathleensmullen4767]

Thanks for the reminder of a great technique. I Always look at the title of videos to get an idea of if I want to watch or not and it’s also a way to get newbies interested in seeing what you are doing

[@marierhodes4735]

I do check the title… I want to k ow if it’s a technique I haven’t seen or done so yes I check the title but I also watch almost all of your videos just bcUz

[@lindacrawford5187]

I do go by titles to see if it’s something I would be interested in that might show me something new that I’m not familiar with. With that being said, if it’s someone like you, who I LOVE 💕 to watch than I know there’s going to be something interesting in the video. But to answer the question, “yes”, I do go by titles! I want you to know, I am 7 minutes in your video and I love 💗 how you stamped an image, then do 3 shades of blending over the stamped image. I would never have thought to do that! Your title drawer me to watch the video now rather than later!! OMG 😱!!! I just finished the whole episode and you took it to another whole new level. ❤I am so in love with your cards. I am a snail (or turtle 🐢 if you will) and it would take me days, however , I would do this for “Special“ people in my life!!

[@wendy8184]

Stunning cards, makes me want to run into my craft room and give it a try! Do I read the video title? Sometimes but not always, it doesn’t sway me either way, I usually just look at that thumbnail pic and know it’s you and that’s what prompts me to watch your videos.

[@theresapace892]

love what you did with backgrounds. with regards to titles I barely look at it. love your ideas as love your colouring xx

[@sherrywoods4630]

I read the titles, but I don’t remember them. Some times I wish they were more descriptive of the image so when I’m searching for one, I can find it. So many times I remember seeing a technique or an image used, but I have to scroll through a lot of videos to find the one I am looking for. Anyhoooo……pretty cards. I like that technique a lot.

[@joang6570]

Hi! Kelly, This is my first time watching your video and I have been stamping for years. I love all your ideas of the layering techniques and have never seen this technique before. I do add foam tape to my say butterflies, but love how you add more layers. So thanks for adding even more dimensions to my cards! I also like the name of the video, it helps me identify what I will be watching. Thanks again, Joan

[@lisaweiss681]

I do like the layering and have done it in the past and would do it again. I see it's a Kelly video and watch it don't really pay attention to the name of the video. Thanks for sharing your craftiness with us.

[@StampinBeachTeacher]

Thanks for reminding me of a tried and true technique. I will do this for cards for someone special. The cards are beautiful!

[@frannier2617]

I do not look at the title for your videos. I always watch, learn and enjoy each one!

[@RachelRamey]

Thank you for including everything. We can always skip ahead if we need to, but we can't go back and watch parts you left out if you leave things out! As far as titles go -- sometimes I notice them, sometimes I don't. It depends on whether I'm finding them through the home feed, recommendations, etc. BUT...having a relevant name can be super-super-helpful once the video isn't really new anymore. I have another crafter I follow who makes amazing videos, but then I can never find them again when I want to go back and look for one I've watched before, because the titles never seem to be anything that (at least to my mind) logically connects to the thing she made. So it's nice when the title is at least relevant and unique enough to be able to mentally connect it to its contents.

[@pamlitzinger1555]

Oh my goodness !! I’ve had the balloon stamp on wood for like ever and recognized it right away... now to search through bins of my old school stamps to find it. It’s a blast from the past and a great new technique for me to try. Kinda like reinventing the wheel, thanks for a great inspiring video ❤ Who knew Hero Arts still had this stamp? I have tons of oldies but goodies . Kelly that would be fun to bring other oldies back with new improved ideas 💡 😊

[@ruthgorton197]

Beautiful Kelly I love them all but the tulips are my favourite

[@kareneaton433]

I still like fussy cutting and these cards are great inspiration to euse some older favorite stamps.

[@steffanysandoval1573]

Love this technique, not sure I've seen it before. Thank you for sharing, the balloons and butterflies are beautiful! :)

[@slapshot21969]

I guess I do read the title, but I look more at the picture of the card. I love this technique and I need to give it a try. Thanks for the idea!

[@sandykluver7879]

Hi Kelly, once again you knocked it out of the ballpark. I’m glad you think of the newbies as well as the seasoned crafters. I do look at titles to know what the technique is that your doing. I may have seen the technique before but never knew what its call.

[@kimbrewer223]

I do read the tittles for the video, gives me an idea what the technique is…….especially when I don’t follow the person. I typically always watch your video’s because I love copic coloring! Love how you demonstrate, leaving in your mistakes (which you always resolve - LOVE THAT!), and you have a great way of explaining and just talking through what your doing. Soooo helpful! Also love all the new stencil/stamp sets - makes coloring so fast and easy (not as rewarding as copic though) but still amazing! Thanks for the discount code too!!!! Love the cards and the reminder to go back to the oldies and goodies!! So many great techniques!! Thanks so much

[@laurellajoie8587]

I used to do this all the time and love the technique.

[@TheresaPetermann]

I love layering any way I can get it, so good to see how you used it. Been around a long time to, so have seen many things cycle through. thanks a always for sharing and all the inspiration.

[@marianamyers4142]

Love the ideas!! Thank u for sharing. Cards came out beautiful as usual.

[@pamwhite9523]

Thank you for these lovely cards.

[@traceylandt9026]

Thank you Kelly for the reminder to pare things back to the basics, as these techniques are so good to go back to regardless of what the trend is. This is something that I used to do 20 + years ago. I would take my stamped images and Cutterbee scissors everywhere. This was so relaxing and obviously stepped up your cards such a lot. I don’t read video names. I am used to my favourite peoples work and as you said, recognise their work, so doesn’t really matter to me. I love your work and support your views on everything. Take care T x 🇦🇺

[@suzettenesmith434]

I love all your ideas and watching you!!!!!❤❤❤

[@CraftyToad70]

I subscribe to your channel and watch them all. I do appreciate if the title includes a reference to any special technique you are including like using Perfect Pearls or alcohol ink blending. I also look forward to any story time you include. Your coloring talents are wonderful and you are great at explaining how to color scenes and placing shadows.

[@carlapage7957]

You are my copic coloring queen! These cards are super cool, and your dimensional layout is awesome. Thank you for showing your technique, very inspirational ❤😊

[@ericachilds5744]

I like both the title and the picture. However, I do tend to watch them all eventually...I just prioritize because I know which video shows what! 😊

[@rhondacesana2221]

These cards are so beautiful! I have used this technique in a very limited way, but you showed many more applications and for sure I want to use it again!! Re titles - if it’s your card I don’t look at title or picture, I just settle in and start the video. Of course!!❤

[@sam08330]

Beautiful cards….great way to use what you have…definitely going to do this…thx so much for sharing!!!

[@janetgerstein1644]

I was drawn in by your title today. But frankly I can watch your videos anytime 💕 Love your creativity 💓

[@susien8097]

I read the title but no matter what it says I am going to be watching your videos. The balloons and butterflies are my favorite cards, they just stand out the most to me. I definitely want to try this technique! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@debreeps397]

Kelly, these are awesome cards. I have been card making for over 30 years and have never seen this technique. I do believe there's a lot of detail involved and I'm not sure I would do this a lot but it certainly steps up a single stamped image that I will be trying in the future. I do read the titles it helps me to recall a specific video so it is very helpful have a beautiful day.

[@elainewood7719]

Kelly I do read the titles though to be honest I watch my favorite artists like you regardless of the title, you could call it Kelly washing the dishes and I would still click on it 😂😂😂😂 I don't remember doing this technique but I will be giving it a try now. Love all the cards I have the peony stamp and stencils I really struggle with that one might try this technique

[@pamcarr4963]

wow! every card is so beautiful, i always watch regardless of the title

[@quenna3135]

I can’t wait to try this!

[@mandy.austin]

Hey Kelly, Maybe i am using the term wrongly but when i use this technique, I call it decoupage! It is a very fun way to make cards & use your stash.

[@kayefuentes4178]

I see it is a Kelly video and get excited to watch. All your technics are interesting to me. I am a paper piecer so I will be using this method more often. I don’t own a die cut machine so I fussy cut everything. I loved the cards.

[@carlenejake]

Love them. Awesome technique.

[@barbgardner4604]

I love this technique and am excited to try it out. I do look at the titles, but mostly just checking for your videos. You’re video are my favorite to watch.

[@KellyTaylorCards]

Thank you!

[@darlenegreen1089]

First of all, I scroll and see if pictures catch my Eye, and then I check the title and see if it's something That I might be interested in. your cards always catch my interest because they're so beautiful and so different😏

[@mariecurle5901]

Love it. I do this technique frequently.

[@Kateseyes]

Hi Kelly, I do look at the title. It’s always nice to see what you are going to show us. However, I also look at WHO made the video. I hav3 my favorites, you being at the top of my list. I really loved this video. Going back to the basics. I was also interested in getting the sticky mat from Altenew but when I went to look for it I confined it, it kept coming up for the stamping wheel, didn’t think to type in sticky mat until you said it… thank you. That’s really what I’m interested in purchasing. 😊

[@deborahsanders8564]

Beautiful! Love how you put all of these together.

[@Yvonne-wm5gp]

Thank you for showing this I loved it and will definitely be trying it x

[@pampam9590]

I love this!! My next card I’m doing this way! Thanks

[@DarkMatterZine]

Lovely cards. I have used this technique before and it’s very useful. Sometimes it’s about appearance and, at others, it’s a way of helping fussy cut. Like Rabbit Hole Designs has this cute cranky spider with coffee. It’s a NIGHTMARE to fussy cut. After I struggled with it the last couple of times, I realised my solution (for next time) is to fussy cut the legs separate from the body, which also enables me to pop the body up, making it look like a style choice and not an “OMG I CAN’T FUSSY CUT THIS SO I’LL DO IT THIS WAY”. And the reason that’s important is because I like making a certain style of background: white or silver pearl heat emboss a spiderweb, sprinkle Nuvo shimmer power in a few different colours over the background, spray with water to get gradients and colour blends, then add the spider once it’s dry. Feel free to try it. AmyR did a series a while ago where she heat embossed various images to create the ridges then used the shimmer powders that way. I love the technique and I’ve experimented with the colour blends I use. The trick is to make sure the background has lots of lines, isn’t TOO fine and isn’t too big a gap either. Honeybee’s envelope background is great; a Tim Holtz spider web is fab and can either be a pretty rainbow, shades of shimmery grey or shades of black through purple and green (think salvage patina green) because of the different flecks of colours in the different powers and my colour choices. Re the title: I often don’t notice the title. However, I’m not good with naming my podcast episodes either, and I just follow certain people. Other times I’ll look at the image and decide if I’ll watch it. If the image is a person’s face and not their finished card, 99% guarantee I won’t watch it because I have to wait until the ads are finished to open the video then - quite often - I have to scroll through the video, often past more ads that I have to sit through at least partially, to get to the end to see if I am interested in the card design. Hell no, life’s too short.

[@mistye277]

I notice the picture first, then read the title to see if am interested, loved this video!

[@lindachaplin230]

Great video, I have used this technique in the past. Need to revisit!!!! I always read the title, thanks for all your hard work.

[@lindachiasson5626]

you make fussycutting look so easy!

[@margaretwilton4846]

very pretty cards, I will try this technique.

[@debraschenz]

I watch every Kelly video because I like to see you color.❤❤

[@tiffanypike5251]

I mostly don't notice titles of youtubers I follow, but I think titles could help bring you new subscribers. I love this technique. More ways to use existing supplies is always a good thing, even reminders of older techniques that you may have forgotten about. All good things🎉🎉🎉😊

[@madusonkeeper]

Love everything included! Usually its a Kelly card! Im matchy also

[@cindym9851]

I’ve truly never seen this being done, and although I am a rather seasoned crafter, I think it’s a brilliant way to enhance a card. I’ll be giving it a try. Thanks ❤

[@missyleftrick5525]

I love this idea!!! They turned out so well!

[@aquinyc]

Gorgeous cards! Laura

[@mecheledunlap4301]

Thanks for reminding me of this technique, ❤❤❤