DON’T WATCH Another Cardmaking Tutorial Until You’ve Seen This...

[@carmensol34]

I love to watch Natasha Foote, she is great and she has very limited supplies for card making, she always said that you can use what you have and make the best of it and she makes beautiful cards without the pushing to buy absolutely anything! You should watch her, she is fabulous!

[@inkhillrevival289]

Oh I do! She has never ending creative ideas 😍😍

[@fionnawheatley9095]

I suggested that too!lol!

[@functionoflightone]

What a wise creator you are. And what a great life lesson. Thank you!

[@inkhillrevival289]

You are so kind! Thanks for watching❤️

[@ardyth]

Oh wow! I want this video on my channel! 😂You have summarized exactly what I want to show in my videos - great ideas that can be adapted to work with what you already have! Thanks so much for this shout out and thought process! Love the thought of changing 'must buy' to 'must try'!

[@inkhillrevival289]

Yesss!!!! I love that about your channel, so much creative inspiration Every. Single. Video! Thanks for the sweet words, Ardyth!

[@kristinagoodwin805]

Oh, Ardyth! You’ve done an amazing job introducing us to LIMES!! You were probably one of the first I watched who encouraged me to use what I have and ideas to use them differently! Kerry’s videos, and yours, are fast becoming my “go to” for ideas and techniques! I’m thankful for you both, and blessed by your talents and time!!!💕

[@ardyth]

@@kristinagoodwin805 That's so sweet! Thanks so much!

[@carrie5260]

You make an excellent point ! There’s one card designer that I watch, because I truly enjoy her cards - but guess what, she’s so good at her job that the supplies used in her card are often sold out within 24 to 48 hours ! Now I find myself chasing that item down … thank you for making me re-think my focus.

[@inkhillrevival289]

Aww thank you! I totally get that, but yes it’s so wonderful to be able to watch any tutorial out there and just shift our focus to learning and getting inspired when we’re not in the market to buy.

[@lindalincks6187]

Yes!! Perfectly said! As a newer card maker I sometimes get discouraged that a lot of videos are really just commercials for the products. I have been trying to just learn and try the technique being shown. I appreciate Ardyth and Natasha too!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@ardyth]

♥

[@inkhillrevival289]

Have fun with those techniques! It is for sure a many year process to build up a collection of supplies, but it can be so satisfying right from the start. Thanks for watching, Linda!

[@mitzi66]

I can only imagine there are lots of people like myself that get quite obsessed with their hobby. I haven't spent money I don't have, but I bet people do! Very good advice. I would think you could make 2 rainbows with a set of nested circle dies. Love your videos, and Ardyth's ❤

[@papercraftingmom98]

I had to go look it up and found The frugal crafter has this video from 2 years ago.

[@inkhillrevival289]

Fantastic tip, I’ll have to try that! Thanks so much for watching and reaching out, Mitzi!

[@juliajohannes164]

This message is perfect for crafters like me who often get overwhelmed of all those products. I LOVE watching your videos. You always show me I am not alone with my thoughts and feelings about all those crafty products and problems. I prefer videos of cardmakers that encourage to create with what we have istead of watching a "product commercial" craft video. But this here is a very valuable tip to just focus on the techniques and to find solutions how I can create something similar with things from my own stash. Thanks a lot Kerry. Keep up those heartwarming and encouraging videos please!

[@inkhillrevival289]

Julia, that’s so incredibly kind of you to say. Thank you, thank you!!

[@lisak2575]

Thanks for the thought process. I remember your fun card you created with her concept. I used to watch videos and make a card with my supplies that were always different, then I began purchasing and purchasing. It is time to go back to using what I own without new purchases. I will give your list idea a try.

[@inkhillrevival289]

Wonderful so happy to hear you’ll try it out! Thanks for watching, Lisa❤️

[@melissazabower339]

I did this recently with a stamp I saw on a video -- it was a wreath made of different size dots. I scrounge around my desk to find three sizes of open circles and stamped them onto a traced circle to make an ornament. I used an ornament topper from a different stamp set. I wasn't 100% satisfied, but it gave me an opportunity to work on my Copic blending, so it's a win!

[@inkhillrevival289]

Yesss, I love your pivot to practice over perfection! I sometimes get frustrated trying to recreate a similar look with different supplies than what’s shown, so I generally prefer to pull out random details and spin it into something quite different.

[@kellykellie85]

This is so great! I love your videos! I just did a destash and organized my space once more. I was so happy with my progress I put up a craft tour video! Limited supplies doesn't mean limited creativity! I love 100% of the items I own (mostly stamps) and I love looking at new products for inspiration to use what I currently have. I want to 'do', not just collect. Crafty hugs to you!

[@inkhillrevival289]

So true, it’s very fun to get creative stretching what we have! Thanks for watching

[@bikergirl2006]

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! I love this thinking shift....my budget thanks you, and so does my husband!!!🥰Have a blessed day!

[@inkhillrevival289]

Awww thank YOU!

[@andrewandberthapilgrim999]

Thanks for this great video and just in time for those Black Friday sales! 😳 🙃 I have been using up my stash and trying to figure out exactly what I love and I’m sure not going to learn that from buying, but from doing. Thanks again and keep up the thought provoking work.

[@inkhillrevival289]

Yes!! I love finding more out about personal style, makes that shopping list MUCH smaller 🙌 Thanks for your kind support always!

[@Masqueradingginger]

Add to cart reflex 😂😂 so true!

[@Pebblesmas]

LOVE LOVE this video, and so glad more and more people start to think lije that! 👍

[@CoolCakesandCraftswithAmalia1]

I have been clicking on alot less card maker videos lately because everyone seems to be selling something. It's tempting to try to do the same, who doesn't want a piece of the pie, afterall. I have so many unused tools and supplies and I know not everyone will have the same so I try to use what I have and encourage others to do the same.

[@inkhillrevival289]

I think it’s so important as viewers to be able to watch and then consciously make a choice about buying or simply learning because you’re so right, we’re surrounded by marketing every single day. It’s the way the world works, but I think it’s great that people can make money doing what they love. We’ve just got to have our own backs too as consumers❤️

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Hi Kerry. What an awesome video. I appreciated your take on it. ... and you're so right, Ardyth is amazing. I'm not sure if you're familiar with Natasha Foote, but she shares many of the same philosophies and is also truly amazing. BTW, I am not being paid by either Ardyth or Natasha. 😉

[@inkhillrevival289]

Oh yes! They are both amazingly creative and fun to learn from. Natasha double inspired me a week or so ago when she was crafting with her little one on her lap, guess it can be done 😮😂 Thanks for your kind words and always spreading goodness around!

[@ardyth]

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[@teresasanner-fecto3690]

You're my craft counselor and I appreciate you! 💜

[@inkhillrevival289]

Awww! Thank you, Teresa🥰

[@michelegourd5742]

Kerry, I love this!! When I only watch video for the ideas!! Not the product!! I am using my stash instead of buying!!! I have things that I got a long time ago and have not used them so I decided to not buy anything else!! I do not watch video's that is only about new products only!! I truly enjoy your video's!! Your hair has gotten really long!! ❤

[@inkhillrevival289]

Thank you, Michele! I am so in need of a haircut 😆

[@cardsbyingrid]

Great tips, Kerry! I have a Pinterest board of card ideas but I think I’ll have to create a “must try” one with techniques I want to try! I love how you help us shift our thinking! ❤️

[@inkhillrevival289]

Pinterest is such a great place to collect ideas🙌 Thanks so much, Ingrid!!

[@racheljolley26352]

Very sound and sensible advice, thank you! 🤩🏆

[@inkhillrevival289]

Thanks so much for watching, Rachel! Happy Monday❤️

[@handmadebylubomira]

Such great advice. Lately, I launch a new series to get more out of you sash myself. My videos tend to focus on techniques to either use the same supplies across different seasons or to change the image by drawing in detail or by masking. Anyway, I love you videos. They have a practical and compassionate component to them that you don't see too often. Have a wonderful day and thanks for the great video.

[@inkhillrevival289]

Your series sounds fantastic and thank you so very much, that means a lot!

[@0000ritu1]

What you are saying is so true. I recently discovered mixed media art a couple years ago. Obviously the youtube artists I watch have tons of products and i started with very very minimal stuff. I still have minimal stuff I think. Mixed media products the youtubers use is generally not easy to find or very expensive in India. Initially I would really pine for all the cool and professional stuff they had but after a while I started enjoying diy ing my own supplies or finding a way to making my own for free or very very low cost. I have realised i actually learnt a lot of techniques without feeling the need to buy loads of stuff. And the pages that I make out of the 'found' focal images or diy supplies are the ones I must enjoy and am proud of. In fact I once bought a paper pad and matching die elements set but I don't feel like making anything from it because it just seems too easy....

[@0000ritu1]

I understand that as an artist, affiliate marketing is one of the ways they can support their art and themselves so no hard feelings for the artists who push tons of products in every video but special respect for you and those who want to convey the message that techniques and not products will make your art better and you happier and not the other way round.

[@inkhillrevival289]

Hi Ritu, I totally relate! That shift from pining to the true satisfaction of being creative with what we have access to is such an amazing feeling. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@noreenhennessy9299]

This is perfect…I feel like I need everything

[@inkhillrevival289]

You are so not alone! I hope you give the must try list a go, it’s really quite satisfying!

[@mydyisgod]

Great idea. I so needed this video. Thank you so much.

[@inkhillrevival289]

Aww thank you for watching and letting me know!!🥰

[@scrapnstitchtawnya5423]

Such good sound advice. Thank You!

[@inkhillrevival289]

Aw thank you!!

[@milliecookie147]

Great advice!!! As a new card maker, I fall into watch and buy category! I will be more careful now listening to your video:) Thank you!!!

[@inkhillrevival289]

Hi Millie, yay it’s such a fun hobby, but yes it takes years of slowly building up a stash of supplies you love 😆 You might also enjoy this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqe0YYmeo7-GsNU

[@lauriemeier1617]

Check out Natasha Foote. She uses this concept of using what you have in her tutorials. It’s great!👍

[@inkhillrevival289]

Yes! Natasha is such a fantastically creative cardmaker. Love her, too! Thanks, Laurie❤️

[@sharondipity152]

Wise words and great guidance as always!

[@inkhillrevival289]

Thanks so much for watching and your kind words!

[@fionnawheatley9095]

I loved this video. If you are wanting to ‘use what you have’ try Natasha Foote from New Zealand… she’s awesome!

[@inkhillrevival289]

Yes she is!!

[@DeeDee-yz9ku]

I used an oval die set I had to make a rainbow. I am in the mindset to wait a day, (sleep on it).

[@dawnkepler2225]

I should have watched this about a week ago! But I'm going to follow your advice NOW. I get seduced by stamps. Thank you!

[@inkhillrevival289]

🙌thanks for watching, Dawn!

[@PapercraftsbyCindyellen]

This is what I like about Ardyth: LIMES. It's her way of saying what you did.

[@inkhillrevival289]

Yesss!!!!

[@Ninjamom4]

❤️❤️❤️

[@inkhillrevival289]

Thanks for watching!