How to use SIMPLE SHAPES to make festive CHRISTMAS CARDS

Welcome to our little 'keep it simple' collaboration, packed with tips for making simple (but beautiful!) cards!
Gerry's video: • try using only ONE COL...
Justine's video: • Can it be this SIMPLE?...
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[@StampinSafari]

Tis the Season Classics no matter what holiday year it is! 💕

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@roseannem.tockstein8140]

The inking of the concentric circles is ingenious. Thanks

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@catcar8212]

I love all of these cards very much. They are vibrant and joyful! Very clever using a die cut as a stencil. The cards' simplicity adds to their charm. Thanks for a great new-to-me idea. I've never made a square card...Yet!🌷🌷

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@jesseb5112]

These are fantastic cards! I ended up only needing 28 of the floral cards for church. They were enjoyed! I have a variety of floral steel rule dies. I layered the petals (mixing and matching at will), and used a couple sizes of styluses to give them dimension. Steel rule die cut leaves went underneath. I was quite happy with them. They didn't match, had different sentiments, and served the purpose I wanted them to. They helped create happiness

[@ardyth]

That's the best part of cardmaking, I think! Well done! Thanks for watching!

[@judyhartmann3071]

I make tons of birthday cards for children in an orphanage, and shapes are my friends! You have provided me with some. New ideas for making these cards! Thank you!

[@ardyth]

Oh that's so nice of you! I'm glad I can help in a small way with some new ideas! thanks for sharing that, and thanks for watching!

[@TeresaReasor]

And I loved all the techniques you demonstrated. Thanks so much for the demonstrations.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@k9crazyWpg]

Ardyth, you are soooo talented, artistic and a big inspiration to me (fellow Canadian from Wpg). I love watching your videos and have tried quite a few of your techniques (with my own twists) and am now obsessed with the elegance of 4.25" square cards. I especially love the simplicity and clean look of your card designs. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much 😀 I was born in Winnipeg! Thanks for watching - and I'm glad I've converted you to my square format - we just have to convince the rest of the world! LOL!

[@noreenmulder5255]

I love these ideas. Fantastic looking cards. I like them all but my favourite is the last card. TFS. 🎄🎁❤️

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@francesarhipoff2864]

Love these cards but the last one is my favourite

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@dawnspengler9357]

Loved both the wreath cards! Great ideas! Thanks Ardyth!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@mrsmcphate]

These are all so cute and LOOK simple to make. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@cindym9851]

Great ideas with great colour and shapes! We all have those supplies…just needed the push! Thanks

[@ardyth]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@raeannoh]

So simple. So elegant.

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@micheleherrick4601]

What fun ideas for Christmas cards! TFS

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@kiwisunshine9631]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video! Someone gave me two sets of stamps, one with odd kind of circles, and the other has odd kind of squares like yours. Now I know how to use them! Many thanks -stay well:-)

[@ardyth]

Oh yay! That was perfect timing! Basic sets like that are SO useful! Enjoy! Thanks for watching!

[@craftyShirleyG]

Wow awesome cards...loved the last wreath the most.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@wandaradler6718]

These are awesome cards and great ideas with basic shapes!!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@expressivepaper]

Love love love love!!! Everyone needs to see!

[@ardyth]

Oh you're sweet! Thanks so much!

[@blackitten2]

Love the cards you made. They turned out really nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@maggiebrinkley4760]

Thank you, what terrific ideas! Your cards are fab!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@eliza448]

Love the trick you used on the circle dies by alternating your ink pads to create an amazing eye catching result! Such an easy tip I’ve never thought of and works so so well! Thank you

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much - I love the look, too!

[@karenkreider5998]

Love all of these ideas! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching, Karen!

[@christinehampton7669]

They look amazing.

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@MsSuperklutz]

OMG Ardyth….OMG. WOW!!! Your Card ideas are Beyond Brilliant and a whole lot Ingenious!! Oh Yes my dear my so in jaw dropping awe right now……I mean these dies are shapes I use all the time (I’m a die hard scrapper and sometimes I do create cards and to watching your creative process and seeing your visions come to life!! Everyone of your cards are breathtaking and Stunningly Gorgeous!! I happened to come across you this morning as I was scrolling thru the you tube channels and the title of your video intrigued me…..so I clicked and YOU SO MADE MY DAY!!! YES I subscribed and hot that bell!! thanks for your Outstanding Tutorial and sharing your Tremendously Terrific Tips, Tricks & Techniques!!!! YOU SO ROCK!!!! Joan Smitj

[@ardyth]

So glad we found each other! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Maricruz1671]

Simple but yet so beautiful! 😍

[@Maricruz1671]

And you make your tutorials so short. Some need 30 min. plus for just one card, uughh 🤦.

[@ardyth]

Thank you! 😊

[@ardyth]

LOL! This is one of my longer ones! Thanks so much!

[@Maricruz1671]

@@ardyth You would be one wonderful teacher.

[@HeidiLilley]

These are awesome easy holiday cards.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@teresarawnick443]

What great ideas. Your cards are wonderful.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@sharondipity152]

I love how your crafty brain works, Ardyth! You and your cards blow me away.

[@ardyth]

That's very sweet! Thanks so much for watching!

[@743linda]

Great cards and great tips! Love simple cards!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

I made a stamp scrubber out of one of those edge brushes you can buy in the hardware store (when you need to paint right up against a cornice). I cut it into a circle shape and glued it to the underside of a glass coffee jar lid, and on the other side I glued some felt. So now I have a tool that allows me to press down onto my stamping platform on one side, and it cleans my stamps on the other. Takes up less space.

[@ardyth]

YOU ARE A GENIUS! So clever! Love it! Thanks for sharing that!

[@mariskaritfeld]

Fantastic cards! Wow! Thanks for sharing these Ardyth 💗

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much, Mariska!

[@bethjackson8727]

I’ve watched all the videos and I’m thrilled to try some of each persons ideas this afternoon. Thanks so much.

[@ardyth]

So glad you enjoyed them! I want to get my sprays out after watching Laurel! Thanks for watching!

[@sharynackerley2611]

Thanks Ardyth for some great ideas and techniques. Love the cards. 💕

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@inkhillrevival289]

Love every single modern & simple idea you come up with, Ardyth!!! That last wreath card is such a winner 😍😍😍

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much! 😊 Looking forward to seeing your next video when it's ready! Monday?

[@inkhillrevival289]

@@ardyth lol not yet… lots of ideas scripted, but nothing filmed. Just got our house on the market 2 days ago and got my hubby back after about a month apart. Hoping for routine to come back soon 🤣

[@fullermoments]

Ok...Artist mind OFFICIALLY BLOWN🥰 The simplicity, yet stunning results you acheived makes me gitty with excitement🤭 when I think of possibilities that are just waiting for me in all those basic shaped dies...Did I tell ya....I loved this video? Lol

[@ardyth]

OH yay! Yes, basics can be used in so many ways! Thanks so much for watchihng!

[@lisawarner7991]

I loved this video! Your cards are great and simple to make! 💕

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@IshaniScards]

So creative! Love to watch you play with your supplies and use basic shapes and make such striking cards 🤩 The red gift is my favorite!

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much, my friend!

[@noellevargas1392]

They are so beautiful. I love all the cards. Thank you. You're very inspiring!

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

What a great video. Loved how these all came together. Thanks so much. 😊

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@barbaralassiter259]

Fantastic ideas! Thank you!

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@theresawhalen4057]

These are beautiful!!

[@ardyth]

Thank you!

[@kristinathompson4587]

All so cute!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@liatuchka]

Beautiful ideas, love your colaborations.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@corinne1691]

All the cards are lovely but that last wreath card is so creative - well done!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@scrapper6928]

Those all turned out so cute and what a clever, easy way to use circles, squares, and triangles! Loved the video Ardth!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@karenboucher9409]

I use a paint edger pad to clean stamps. It has soft white bristles that get into all the little spots. It is about 4 by 6 inches, plastic backed and flexible so I don’t even bother to adhere it to a block. When it gets dirty I just clean it under the tap! I have one for washing and one for drying.

[@ardyth]

I am going to look for that! Thanks so much! And thanks for watching!

[@gaylerobinson5520]

What a great idea! I have several of those in a "painting supplies" drawer (house painting) and never even looked at the silly painting pad for anything other than it's primary use. Thanks for posting the suggestion.

[@annekeschep8148]

Oh, you all can do more collaborations together 😍👍

[@ardyth]

Haha! Thanks! We love working together! Thanks for watching!

[@olivemaycards]

I love these videos that use simple supplies that most crafters have or that encourage us to see what we have in a different way.

[@ardyth]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@racheljolley26352]

Wow, just awesome cards, you are so inventive and imaginative, thank you so much 😍🌈

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much 😊

[@AKgalStamps-Donnamarshall]

Love your ideas Ardyth!!!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@TheKlh54]

Oh so cute! Love the triangle the best!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@sheilaperl4155]

Amazing ideas, great tips, loved your cards!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@crisjenness274]

I just found you and OMG, you are brilliant! I’ve been struggling to come up with mass produce Christmas card design and you have just helped me! Thank you!

[@ardyth]

So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@cindyward5105]

Love the simplicity of these, Ardyth. I need to do something like this. It may mean that my Christmas cards will get finished and delivered on time for a change! (But hey, we've all got a gimmick!)

[@ardyth]

LOL! I have gotten a good head start on my personal Christmas cards, but my church Christmas cards are lagging. Hoping to fix that soon! Thanks for watching!

[@TexasSandog]

Oh, thank you! I dont have many Christmas stamps, but I have some basic dies to do these!!! 😘

[@ardyth]

Yay! Then all you need is an alphabet die set to make JOY, NOEL, MERRY etc and you're good to go for Christmas with limited Christmas supplies! Thanks for watching!

[@sharonhunt6758]

You, my friend, are a creative genius!!!

[@ardyth]

And you, my friend, are very sweet! Thanks so much!

[@Taitcreates639]

I love this tutorial, very unique. Tfs

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@annekeschep8148]

Wow, what a awesome techniques you share today!! I love all the cards you’ve made and I definitely am going to try them out for my Christmas cards. Thank you for another great tutorial. P.S. I think it’s great you stuck with the Christmas theme this month, so many wonderful ideas…

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much! I've got a really good head start on my Christmas cards for this year!

[@EdieFactory]

What a great interpretation of your theme! I like them all very much. Well done!

[@ardyth]

Thank you very much!

[@michelegourd5742]

Thanks for sharing!! Very helpful!!

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

Ardyth, You have some of the most unique card designs!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@PapercraftsbyCindyellen]

Laurel is right: you're frigging brilliant

[@TexasSandog]

Agreeeeee!!!! 👍👍👍

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@lindy5884]

Ardyth I'm going to have to expand my Christmas list to use all these ideas because I love them all!!

[@ardyth]

Yay! Thanks so much!

[@maryhooker-brogdon1140]

You never cease to amaze me :)

[@ardyth]

Oh, gosh! Thanks so much!

[@juliewebb327]

Love your cards!

[@ardyth]

Thank you!

[@jeanninelabiuk1492]

Wonderful Cards and Ideas! 💕

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@VeganDoris]

Beautiful cards!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@suzannebeyer5369]

Apply some fray check , a sewing notion to the edges of your stamp cleaner, it should help seal any loose fuzzies in.

[@ardyth]

Ooh, I will check that out! Thanks so much!

[@LaurelBeard]

Dude! You are friggin' brilliant!

[@ardyth]

Dude! I'm dying to get my sprays out after watching yours!

[@lisaspiers5723]

Lots of great inspiration! Thanks:)

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@barbaraarmstrong4295]

Beautiful!

[@ardyth]

Thank you!

[@sondra5951]

wow!!

[@ardyth]

Thanks!

[@tami1796]

Thank you for sharing your videos

[@ardyth]

Thank you for watching them! lol!

[@IncludeaThankYou]

Cute ideas!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

And you have some of the most wonderful tricks, yet again, you're a rockstar💕😘

[@ardyth]

You're the best! Thanks so much, my friend!

[@slektektiv]

Gerry and Ardyth: You are both stars!

[@reneeallen1118]

Great video!! Beautiful cards

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@Pebblesmas]

Wow amazing cards again, thx!! 👍

[@ardyth]

Thank you!

[@hilarypeterbishop959]

Great ideas again!

[@ardyth]

Thank you! 😊

[@wendywoodhouse8533]

Great ideas thank you xxx

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@mitzi66]

Wonderful, your cards are very inspiring ❤

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@bleusilver990]

Outstanding ✨

[@ardyth]

Thank you! 😊

[@robint1704]

Nice designs, enjoying the hop! A thought on the the scrubber, maybe the fuse tool to cut the edges? TFS

[@ardyth]

Oh, that's a great idea! Thanks for that! And thanks for watching!

[@rosslynpierce6207]

Wonderful ideas

[@ardyth]

Thank you! 😊

[@andrewandberthapilgrim999]

THANKS. Lover your videos Ardyth.

[@ardyth]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Beautiful cards 🥰 I love your card designs and your tutorial ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@marthastrayton]

I like “stamp surgery”! 😂😂😂🎉🎉

[@ardyth]

Haha! Me too! Thanks so much for watching!

[@mkmousej6745]

You are so good!

[@ardyth]

You are very sweet! Thank you!

[@kerriegood1046]

Very inspiring.

[@ardyth]

Thank you!

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Have just recently discovered your videos Ardyth, you're so inspiring! Have now subscribed to uour channel. Tfs!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much 😊

[@AllisonCopeDesigns]

For your stamp scrubby, can you take a lighter to the edges to fuse the loose edge hairs? That might help the shedding! Hugs! Ally.

[@ardyth]

That is a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing. And for watching!

[@laurabuehler]

That last one could be for any occasion.

[@ardyth]

Oh yes - many 'simple shape' designs work all year long by changing the colours! Thanks for watching!

[@melissazabower339]

Very nice!

[@ardyth]

Thanks!

[@estherjordaan4446]

Hi, I love the cirraborations! Lots of goid ideas. Ardyth, would you pleade tell me why you put aluminum foil underneath the card stock when you heatemboss

[@ardyth]

It's my own little invention. It means I don't have to hold onto the piece of cardstock that I'm trying to emboss, and I think the foil reflects back the heat for more even melting without as much warping. I've been doing it that way for years! Thanks so much for watching!

[@naomivause2683]

Great video thanks

[@ardyth]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@hollyzgirl]

Love your channel and cards! May I ask what temporary adhesive you use plz? I couldn't find in supplies. Thanks!

[@ardyth]

I used Scrapbook Adhesives EZ Dots. Here's a link: www.scrapbook.com/store/pp-3l01204.html?w=ez+dots&sscid=71k5_pfav6 Thanks for watching!

[@hollyzgirl]

Thank u! Love your channel...it's worth saying twice! 😁

[@CardsbyMaaike]

Very nice Ardyth

[@ardyth]

Thanks, Maaike!

[@55shawna]

I loved the last cars. I did not see the ruler on the supply list. Do you have the link?

[@ardyth]

Oops! Here's the link: www.scrapbook.com/store/ri-wva69157.html Thanks for watching!

[@marilynreaser8024]

Awesome card! I’ve not seen these brushes… where can I find them, please?

[@ardyth]

I've added them to the supply list. They are made by Altenew. Thanks for watching! • Small Ink Blending Set of 4, Altenew Tools --- ldli.co/e/g4070j [ Ellen Hutson ] --- ldli.co/e/0xoko4 [ Scrapbook.com ]

[@lkelly2314]

Missed where the MISTI magnet holders were to be found

[@ardyth]

These exact ones are made by Studio Light. They will be available at Ecstasy Crafts in the next couple of weeks. I have seen other similar ones around. Good luck, and thanks for watching!