Five AMAZING Card Making Hacks You Need to Try!

#cardmakinghacks #hacks #cardhacks
In this video, I will show you five amazing card making and inexpensive hacks that will make your #cardmaking easier and more fun!
Sharing #sharehandmadekindness can sometimes be a little frustrating when we don’t have all the necessary tools or supplies at our disposal. But these tips and hacks will help!
These hacks/tips are:
1. DIY spatula
2. Telescoping magnetic tool
3. Die cut machine label
4. Double layer before you die cut!
5. DIY Embossing stick
****Affiliate Links****
-Oven liner: amzn.to/3LfzGgO
-Magnetic telescoping wand: amzn.to/3993UUt
-Dotted liner tape adhesive: amzn.to/37InZke
-Dotted liner tape adhesive refills: amzn.to/38qxhl2
What hacks do you use that make your crafting easier or more enjoyable? Share them in the comments below!
***********************************************
Let’s be crafty friends!
My Amazon Storefront: www.amazon.com/shop/kathyakal...
KZbin Channel: / kathyakalinine
Blog: kali9designs.blogspot.com
Pinterest: / kathya444
Facebook: / kali9designs
Instagram: / kali9designs
Twitter: @Kali9Designs
Kali9 Designs Etsy Shop: etsy.me/2R7UiwD
**********************************************
I hope you have an amazing day!
Ciao for now!
#crafthacks #hacks #cardmaking #cardmakinghacks

[@KathyaKalinine]

I’m clearly challenged with my video editing skills visible at the end of my video! Please excuse the “mess” on screen at the end. Thanks for watching! ♥️😊 Also, for those of you who inquired as to how I adhered the oven liner to the shim ('stick'), I used double sided tape like Sookwang. I think any type of strong adhesive would work but likely not liquid glue. I hope this helps! :)

[@mydyisgod]

Kathya Kalinine, no worries at all. Your video is great.

[@KathyaKalinine]

mydyisgod thank you! Still learning how to fine tune everything. 😊

[@TheBlackdiaful]

Kathya Kalinine you think E6000 glue would work? I’ve never heard of that other glue.

[@KathyaKalinine]

I’m not sure about liquid glues, but it wouldn’t hurt to try! 😊

[@juliewilbanks5859]

Would a permanent adhesive spray work to attach the oven matt (or grill mat because that is what I have at home) to the shim (or paint stick - what I already have. LOL). I really love this idea... I actually loved them all. I already have the magnetic stick, as I just moved off a boat and I kept dropping parts in the bilge. The best part is I can implement all these great tips right away. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@harpersmythe658]

I am super impressed by the non-stick ‘stick’. I have NEVER seen that before (and I have been doing art and craft all my life and making cards for over 30 years). I know a lot about craft and card-making, but you have taught me something new today, thank you from a new subscriber 😊👍🏻

[@KathyaKalinine]

I’m so glad you found it helpful! I’ve been crafting for the same amount of time and I always learn something new. Thanks for watching and subscribing! ♥️

[@darlawelch9676]

Love the idea of pre-gluing your cardstock before running those fine script dies through! I always hate trying to get the glue onto the script once it's cut.

[@KathyaKalinine]

Agreed! You can use liquid glue, too, to adhere your paper. Just make sure the glue is dry before running it through your die cutting machine. Then you’ll get a really nice clean cut! 😊

[@jaytee2642]

I'm very new to die cutting and recently saw a KZbinr cut three layers of a somewhat intricate die and then glued them together for thickness. I thought it was genius!👍🏻 But I'm glad I tripped over your video before I tried it, because the technique you showed is even MORE genius! I'm so thankful to experienced crafters who generously share their knowledge on KZbin. 🤗👍🏻 Thank you so much.

[@KathyaKalinine]

You are so very welcome! It opens up a whole new world using intricate die cuts! ♥️

[@cathychapin3850]

The tip about sticking two pieces of cardstock together and then die cutting is a game changer for me. Especially since I have a “crank” die cut machine. Love all the tips and especially the oven paper for embossing.Brilliant!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Cathy Chapin ah, thanks! I’m so glad these were helpful. Thank you for watching! 😊

[@kathymedeiros106]

I have NEVER heard of your heat embossing hacks, what a brilliant idea using the shim and oven liner. You really have a good thing going girl.

[@TheBlackdiaful]

Kathy Medeiros I agree! I love this idea. Have never heard of it be before. I’m going to do this.

[@mamabear123]

Hi Kathya! I absolutely love your idea for the DIY Embossing stick. What a great time and fuss saver. I also like the idea of gluing and stacking cardstock before die cutting. Another great idea! Keep 'em coming!

[@cynthiakoop2837]

I love both the silicone Dollar Tree spatula and gluing the paper together before die cutting. Thanks so much for the great info!

[@margarethart7101]

I'm amazed at the last hack! No More burnt fingers!

[@sabrinabradley5010]

I like the stick! Yes I do have the silicone spatula, I never thought to trim to make straight! Great tips and ideas. Thanks for sharing Ms. K 🥰!

[@KathyaKalinine]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful! :)

[@mydyisgod]

Oh my gosh, I can’t possibly pick a favorite!! They all are great. Thank you for sharing

[@KathyaKalinine]

You’re very welcome! Thank you for watching. 😊

[@jesseb5112]

My 2 favorites are gluing paper together BEFORE die cutting and you diy embossing stick. Brilliant!

[@jackiejohnson7158]

Thank you for sharing these tips. My favorite was adhering the two sheets of card stock together prior to die cutting. I had not thought of that before thank you

[@lauramiller6294]

Love the embossing stick. I just need to look around and see what I can make one out of. I use my telescoping magnetic stick so ofton. Got mine at harbor freight. Great tips and tricks.

[@KathyaKalinine]

Laura Miller you can try a free paint stick from the big box stores like Hone Depot or Lowe’s if you’re in the USA! Also, try a wooden ruler or even a thin piece of balsa wood at Michael’s or Joanns. Just use caution not to use your heat tool for too long in one place. Hope this helps! 😊

[@DonnaJo3452]

Off to Harbor Freight today!

[@melissaketcherside1524]

That embossing stick is GENIUS!!! I'm going to make one of those!!

[@KathyaKalinine]

You’re going to love it!

[@isabellstringham1500]

Love the silicone spatula and the gluing multiple layers of card stock before gluing. Thanks for your ideas.

[@KathyaKalinine]

You are so welcome, Isabella! Thank you for watching, too! ☺

[@rebaqueen]

I like the idea of gluing the cardstock together before diecutting. Especially if it is an intricate or delicate die. Thank you!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh wow, I love these tips! The embossing stick one is amazing. I'm always struggling with that. Thank you so much for sharing! YAY!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Mary Polanco thanks, sweet friend! Hugs!!!

[@perrysonbrown6745]

hi

[@susancousineau841]

I really like the embossing stick. Ingenious. Also like the silicone spatula, nice not to have to deal with immediate cleanup.

[@KathyaKalinine]

susan Cousineau yes!!! Cleanup is no fun!!! 😊

[@marymccaslin1690]

Love the embossing stick!

[@janetwilson713]

Thank You! Not all of us have money for expensive tools! ...so blessed with this video

[@tarabeard]

My fav is the magnetic pole. I’m constantly dropping dies and not being able to find them.

[@ruthjames715]

Would you believe I had one and it's done a disappearing act. I dropped an earring and it landed right at the back of my walk-in wardrobe. As I am elderly (84) I couldn't reach it so out came my magic magnet and voila, I got it!

[@teresahiggs4896]

I have a small wood box, like a frame. I glued a magnet sheet to the inside of this box/frame, and this is where I put the dies for the project that I’m currently working on. So they don’t get lost among my papers and mess on my table .

[@lindam2367]

Love the "embossing " stick, will save my poor fingers

[@louannevans7162]

I like the idea of gluing the paper before you die cut. Thanks for all these wonderful ideas.

[@Merrylioness]

Yes the embossing stick is a favorite.

[@susiefreckleface]

Favorite is the embossing stick. brilliant! I'm going to cut off a 1.5" strip from the Teflon bbq mat. Thanks for the hack.

[@KathyaKalinine]

You’re very welcome!

[@bonniemiller1819]

They were all fantastic. The embossing stick was my best

[@lucillemoncrieff2330]

Just made the embossing stick..just happened to have all the stuff on hand. Thank you for the tip. FYI. I reheated the stick after removing the die cut and was able to just wipe off the residue with a paper towel. Brilliant invention

[@KathyaKalinine]

It’s all about using what we have. So glad this was helpful! ♥️

[@FoundandRedesigned]

I really like the idea of gluing cardstock together before diecutting. That sounds like a great idea to try. Less gluing fine diecuts together and less passes through the machine. TFS!

[@careinm]

So where was this idea BEFORE I threw my thin word dies in the trash because they were to thin to glue together. HAHA.

[@KathyaKalinine]

I know!!! I almost started giving mine away or stopped using them. Then that light bulb went off in my head! Take 2 sheets of 60lb card stock and bingo! Much stronger and easier to handle! I hope this encourages you to use those delicate dies again! :)

[@lindafjones2947]

Such a great idea! Going to try this right now!

[@audreyying9046]

Love this idea.

[@victorialynch6350]

Perfect timing! I was just about to spend a lot of money on a name brand spatula, now I just need to go to a Dollar Store and hopefully find one of these! Also, I can't imagine why the idea of adhering two or three pieces of paper prior to die cutting never occurred to me, but thanks a ton for THAT tip! All of these are good tips, but those two are my favorites. Plus needing to get vegetable glycerin before I have to re-ink my embossing ink pad. I just found you because of your post in Stamp Junkies about going over 1K subscribers. This video convinced me to subscribe too! Now to watch some of your other vids. 😊

[@KathyaKalinine]

Victoria Lynch Aw, thank you! I’m glad this video helped and thank you for your support by subscribing! Hope you find the spatula! 😊

[@janascallan87]

If you can’t find the the little silicone makeup applicator at the dollar store, you can find them on Amazon!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Yep! I bought 4 more! Super cheap! 👌🏻

[@victorialynch6350]

@@janascallan87 and Kathya, I did find some. Bought three. My husband just shakes his head... LOL!

[@carolbjornsen487]

❤️ the embossing stick! And the tip about glueing card stock together prior to cutting...brilliant! Thanks so much!

[@cindyward5105]

I really liked the double-up die-cut trick. No more flimsies!

[@piplewer1501]

I loved the embossing stick and the die cutting tip...brilliant.

[@elizabethnovak4951]

As someone with back issues, I really like the telescoping magnet wand for those dies that not only fall but seem to bounce out of reach. I currently use long-ish scissor tongs to pick up things I drop but you just can’t get under a die that falls flat on a hardwood floor to pick it up.

[@kathychapin2698]

Thanks so much, Kathya! Will make the embossing stick for sure, and the other tips are fabulous too!

[@cindycrandall3320]

I am subscribing to your channel for the last hack alone - I went home and created an embossing board from a piece of wood left over from a Dollar Tree project and covered it with an old piece of Teflon cookie sheet mat. No more warped self healing cutting mat on my desktop. No more burnt fingers. Just brilliant. Thanks!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Oh you’re so welcome! Welcome, new subbie! ♥️

[@lauriemartin5450]

the magnetic wand. I've used one in my sewing room for years,get for picking up pins.. I gotten from Harbor Freight. also I picked up a magnetic metal bowl, called a parts bowl. Don't know if that would be useful to you with your small dies,just set them on there while you're working with them. thanks for tips.

[@KathyaKalinine]

Yes on the bowl. I made one by sticking some strong magnets on a metal bowl and it works as well. Thank you so much for the kind words! :)

[@nans969]

I have a couple wands and bowls from HF. I drop dies all the time. I keep dies I'm using in the bowl so I know where they are. And I do a sweep of the floor with my wand just in case I dropped something I didnt know I did.

[@JodisPanacheJodisPanache]

Yes the bowls are amazing. There are also bracelets with magnets called something like tool bracelet. It has large magnets in it to hold tools nuts and bolts.

[@lauriemartin5450]

@@JodisPanacheJodisPanache did not know about bracelet, will have to check that out thanks. be safe, take care.

[@ericahobbs6677]

Silicon applicators were my favorite idea, followed by the “non stick” stick. A paint stirrer stick could be the base of that as well.

[@KathyaKalinine]

Yes, exactly! I thought of that but I figured it might be too long for some people. Thank you for watching! 😊

[@GigisART]

Great idea!!

[@bethgork7332]

Love them all!!

[@kittymauger7041]

These are all great ideas. My favorite is to glue the two layers of cardstock prior to die cutting. I never thought of that! Thank you!

[@isabelle7403]

Great hacks, Kathya! I love them all...going to Dollar Store tomorrow to look for those silicone applicators.

[@KathyaKalinine]

Yay! They were in the makeup section! 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@isabelle7403]

Kathya Kalinine I BOUGHT THREE!! Lol

[@KathyaKalinine]

@@isabelle7403 I should have bought three, too! I went back to Dollar Tree the other day and they didn't have any left in the makeup section. I may have to try an alternate store. You will LOVE them for applying paste! :) Have fun and thank you so much for watching! :)

[@theresehudran7635]

Never knew to use glycerine on embossing pad.

[@KathyaKalinine]

Very inexpensive! Just look for vegetable glycerine in the pharmacy area of any major retail store. 😊

[@mumstheword8851]

Yes that's a great tip!!

[@theresehudran7635]

Make sure its vegetable based

[@lynned.5491]

Here's a KZbin link I found for using glycerin when crafting kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnLNoZJ6q8-VjZY

[@robynhw9650]

@@theresehudran7635 Please be careful...I used this vegetable glycerine for embossing and it worked perfectly. Except, six months later I looked at it and it was mouldy!

[@lyndadarby2345]

Love them all!

[@maryannfisher2724]

I love the embossing stick, great idea. I also like the idea of glueing 2 pieces of card stock together before die cutting. That seems much easier with small word die cuts. Thanks for some great tips.

[@karodora]

If you can't find the silicone spatula in the stores, Amazon has them. They appear the same as the one in the video. Their best deal is four spatulas for $3.98 (no shipping cost for Prime members).

[@jwascom2]

karodora How was the silicone spatulas listed on Amazon?

[@karodora]

They are called Cutte Four-piece Face Mask Applicators.

[@karodora]

Correction: Cutte 4pcs Silicone Face Mask Brush

[@karodora]

Excellent. I trimmed the edge straight as shown in the video. I used it with texture paste, and it worked very well.

[@nancywlawson7352]

Love the idea of gluing the 2 pieces of paper together, great for my card making

[@georgiareneed2394]

Love the embossing stick!,

[@deecrafts82]

The silicone spatula ... love it.

[@annmarierobins5864]

So shocked about the glycerin on the embossing ink pad!! I never knew. And I HATE re-inking my inkpads, but it looks so easy with that spatula!!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Yes! I learned that glycerine was a great substitute for clear embossing ink. I don’t buy the pads anymore unless my ink pad is dirty and/or trashed. A little glycerine goes a LONG way, so it’s super cost effective! That spatula has become my favorite $1 tool lately! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@carolg.6838]

Yes about the glycerin! Who would have thunk 😊? , The silicone brush and oven liner are my favorites...probably because I don't have a die cutter yet...holding out on that expense.

[@kimberlywalker1015]

REALLY COOL TIPS...LOVE THEM ALL! Here's the tip I'd like to share...I have found that when I need a thriftier type of storage container...I write the "space" or " size"needed, and off to the thrift store, I go...I give myself permission to go into 3 stores, if needed, and generally, I find that item. Case in point, I had wanted to group my punches together...but in an out of sight way....knowing this information...I dropped into a goodwill..only to find,they were having a 50% off day...YAY. I went to the back of the store, and there, sat a 6 shelving unit, divided most of the way down. I almost put it down...but realized...it was probably what I was looking for...besides, I could afford $3.50 if I was wrong...took it home, and started buying cake pans for this unit...today, it houses...all my punches...my cricut cartridges...remember those?...my sizzlets... my circle and oval cutter...and my big dies...my thin wafer dies are in another part of my crafting space....as there are quite a number of those. Just went thru this space last night...to do a yearly purging...and found space for my Martha Stewart Circle Edge Punch set...I was DELIGHTED!🙂 I got to share one more quick tip.. Short on space?.. Rework an area...I just did this to my armoire..turned into ribbon storage...I was ready for my uncounted stamps to come down out of view...and be organized another way...I went thru my large collection of ribbon.. And Viola!...I found the storage I needed....I did take the time to make a unmounted stamp reference book...I believe...I'll really use these stamps, now...where, before, I RARELY USED them. I know this info is really looong... but tips, like yours, are AMAZING and help me stay on budget. Thank you for sharing😃

[@KathyaKalinine]

Wow! Thanks for sharing! I kind of do the same thing with my phone-I write down dimensions of something, snap a picture of it and then off I go! Thank YOU for sharing!!! 🤗

[@brendacooper7944]

My favorite was the embossing stick. Plus with long handle you are safe from getting burnt. Great idea & thanks for sharing.

[@monsyd913]

Love the silicone brush and embossing stick!!!

[@ginaneely1147]

I give my trash a bit of a stir with the magnet before I toss it.

[@KathyaKalinine]

Excellent! Thanks for watching, Gina!

[@monicacroteau419]

Ha, ha... that made me laugh... but I hear ya... great idea! I always throw my trash away with caution... but if I give it a "quick stir" I'll sleep better for sure! ;)

[@noneyabusiness1302]

Excellent idea! I'm haunted by the stitched circle die I threw away.

[@ginaneely1147]

@@noneyabusiness1302 😢

[@debrapost5606]

The embossing stock is an awesome idea! No more burning fingers!!!!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Exactly! Glad you enjoyed! ♥️

[@pamwalz2158]

Thank You... all the tips are wonderful!!! The nonstick embossing to and will be a total winner for me and then the adhering layers together BEFORE die cutting❣

[@starrdove4100]

I love the stick with the oven liner

[@sandradavidson7829]

Thanks for the tips! My favorite is gluing two pieces of cardstock together prior to die cutting, but all are genius!

[@patches301]

Absolutely Brilliant!

[@sharondelrio8791]

I am impressed with the clever way you visualized a different use for the products you made into a hack

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thank you, Sharon! Glad you enjoyed. ♥️

[@katehampton3273]

the embossing stick!! Love it!

[@julievilleneuve5845]

LOVE LOVE these tips...WILL USE THEM ALL!!

[@donnawunderlich5266]

I love your hacks! My favorite is the one that you glued 2 pieces of card stock together and die cut them out!!! Wow that was great!

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

I loved these hacks! I loved the embossing stick but expect I'll use the glue first, die cut second the most. What a great idea!

[@scraptist]

Love the idea of gluing 2 pieces of card stock together before die cutting, Thanks for the tips,

[@lovestodancerufus]

So I already do two of them. But the other three I will be trying out. So my favorite one (everyone should be using) is the stacking paper for one cut to add layers to our word dies. Thanks for sharing Ruthann

[@surekhagalagoda4047]

Dear Kathy Embossing stick gluing card stock to make a stack of dies and labeling my machine are the hacks I like.thank u.blessings

[@saritaoverton7882]

I love the embossing stick.

[@victoriaparis2791]

The embossing hack is exactly what I need. I can't wait to make that. You're a genius and I won't be burning my hands anymore. Thank you!

[@kiminalaska9363]

I like the embossing stick and layering your paper before you die cut

[@leeojascastro711]

Love the double layer before you cut, and the embossing stick, brilliant!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thank you! ♥️

[@macdaiddavidson8051]

LOVE THEM ALL!!!!

[@KathyaKalinine]

MacDaid Davidson Yay! So glad you liked them all. Thank you for watching! 😊

[@keirawelling]

Love the stick. Brilliant idea!

[@cynthiahamm48]

I love finding things at Dollar Tree that I can use in my crafting. The embossing hack is awesome and I will use it. I have paint mixing sticks and I just need to find the oven liner. Thank you ever so much for your video.

[@oheck5570]

The DIY embossing stick is ingenious.

[@mydyisgod]

Talk about perfect timing!! Was gonna order new embossing ink and new spatula. Love that idea of the mat on a stick for embossing!! Geeezzzz, I like them all. Can’t pick a favorite on your video. Thank you sooooo much for sharing with us. Always nice to save little $$ for the ‘necessary’ tools. 😉😉

[@DianaDayDreams]

Such a sensible idea to layer the paper before due cutting! It saves fiddly fuss with glue AND reduces the # of times you have to put the die thru the machine. DEFINITELY going to use that hack!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Yes, definitely! I also do this with the thinner 6X6 paper packs. I just adhere a thicker piece of card stock to the patterned paper using glue and it’s so much nicer! Thanks for watching! ♥️

[@violascrafttherapy9390]

I love the idea with the shim and nonstick liner.

[@joannedurham9811]

I think my favorite tip in the embossing stick..however, I like the double layering of paper for the flimsy die cuts too. Great tips! Thanks

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

II love the embossing stick... awesome!

[@Katokwe5]

Love your idea for layering die cuts. Thanks

[@carolineknauth7116]

Making the embossing stick will be my next project. Gluing 2 pieces of paper before die cutting, thanks for bringing that simple solution to our attention

[@bonniesinger6295]

Loved all the tips. Tysm

[@Joyschultz]

Loved the last idea!!

[@robyncorben8299]

I loved them all Kathya and can't wait to get out and look for these products to used in my crafting...

[@cherylwamelink4363]

Love the ruler for embossing idea x

[@pattygrana9199]

I love the last tip you shared for embossing

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Thanks for sharing!✨👍🏾

[@loriwikoff1410]

Love them all, but my favorites are the Dollar tree spatula and your DIY wand!

[@lindaanderson7375]

Loved the silicone applicator, the stacked paper before die cutting ! I have the magnetic pick-up tool. I also bought one of the magnetic bowls( from automotive/hardware store) to hold dies I'm currently using! Works great! TFS.

[@sharondrucker5331]

Fabulous tips. Especially due cutting thin paper. The stick idea for embossing is just amazing.

[@mycraftydreams]

So many great tips!

[@bobbikuhn3496]

I love stacking the paper before die cutting the words. Awesome!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Bobbi Kuhn You’re going to love it! 😊

[@missiewiles]

I love the embossing hack.

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

Definitely the silicone spatula! Thank you so much. xo

[@Tella363]

The Embossing stick is my favorite, but even the otterrai are....wow !

[@KathyaKalinine]

Thank you! I'm so glad you found them helpful! :)

[@suebalshaw1546]

I love the embossing stick fabulous idea THANKYOU for sharing

[@ellennieminen9636]

The embossing stick stands out for me, clever idea.

[@kristeentoner1629]

The embossing tips are fantastic thank you x

[@MrBrockbelinda]

Love the embossing stick.. great idea. Will definitely try this.

[@laurastout3556]

The embossing trick is brilliant! Thank you!