Hop along with us for a total of 15 forgotten techniques we share!!
@TheKrazysinner Жыл бұрын
TIP I buy the chunky embossing powder to save money, I put it through an electric spice grinder to make it finer and it makes about 4-5 bottles for WAY less than you'd pay to buy 4-5 bottles.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Wow amazing tip! Thank you!
@TheKrazysinner Жыл бұрын
just make sure you dont use the grinder for food after use with the embossing powder, I bought one for like 20.00 just for this purpose.@@marypolancodesigns
@joyelleforjesus6 ай бұрын
@@marypolancodesigns I seriously love all of your videos! So I have a question that maybe you could help me with… Often times when I see people make flowers out of DIECUTS, they have something that looks like sand sprinkled on the flowers. I’ve tried this with craft sand, but it doesn’t produce the same effect. Any idea how card makers get their flowers to look realistic enough that they have specs of sand on them?
@ru4repeattoo6 ай бұрын
7:07 -- Creative way to extend your stamp background with minimal effort! 🎉
@marypolancodesigns6 ай бұрын
Thanks for that!
@wandasimons33055 ай бұрын
I think ya’ll have probably forgotten more than I will ever learn! This video was a lot of fun!!
@marypolancodesigns5 ай бұрын
hahaha, thank you!
@bethrogers565611 ай бұрын
I remember when Suze Weinberg first brought out UTEE (Ultra thick embossing enamel). Other techniques with those chunky EPs include making a raised aperture with multiple layers of cardstock glued onto background and melting the EP in center like enameled jewelry or stained glass. Also using an inked stamp to make an impression on the warm melted EP (like a wax seal) or embedding glitter or small ephemera in the EP. Will have to pull out my stash and play again!
@marypolancodesigns11 ай бұрын
Great ideas, love this thank you. THat stuff is amazing!
@surgicaltechcrafter2169 Жыл бұрын
I would only color the (light) in the windows and maybe glitter stickles as snow on the roof tops or glossy accents
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Aweosome thank you for that
@janetingacollins6409 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the “hinge” hint 😊
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
You bet! Yay!!!
@grandkids3993 Жыл бұрын
Some really good tips. I learned a lot. Hopefully, I won't "forget" them.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Hahah I'm sure we will! Lol
@kiwipommiegirl Жыл бұрын
Wow,the thick embossing powder looks great, especially on you sea background- looks like spray from thecwaves! tfs
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 😊 so cool
@libbybrown968210 ай бұрын
Yes!! Taping the stamp sheets together!! Great idea!
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Yay! Thank you!
@justinehovey Жыл бұрын
Fun ideas Mary and thanks for collabing!
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
I had a blast...when is the next one! lol
@kymrobeson6631 Жыл бұрын
Keep simple, use Grey and or black for bottom of card
@michelegourd5742 Жыл бұрын
Mary, I had forgotten about this!! Thanks for sharing!!
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@dwilloughby1969 Жыл бұрын
Stencil glue or glue stick to hold the foam to the stamp.
@susan710734 Жыл бұрын
Awesome technique Mary. 🥰
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much!
@judytracy5231 Жыл бұрын
You continue to amaze me.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Awww thank you for this
@Ladycrafty6 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mary! As usual you gave great ideas!! ❤
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Thank you 😊
@melindalowry8486 Жыл бұрын
Your sky background is so pretty, I would leave the houses without color. So fun!
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Great idea, love that
@cardsbycolie Жыл бұрын
Very cool technique! Lots of good info. TFS💜🎨
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@c.r.mcleod89592 ай бұрын
One way that I like to do the bokeh effect is ink my background & with my circle template I made on my Scan and Cut, is to add the circles (Bokeh) with very light colours as in white, very pale greys, yellow, pinks, blues etc. A tip is when adding the Bokeh start with a very light blend, as you can add a little more if you want it darker. As always it's a case of playing with it and finding how dark or light & what colours you want your Bokeh effect to be. I've done it with circles, stars & hearts. P. S: Whenever I make templates or stencils with my Scan N Cut, I just run a sheet of laminating film through the laminator without any paper in it. It's never failed me & saves a lot of money!.
@marypolancodesigns2 ай бұрын
GREAT TIPS! Thank you so much
@irishk.1041 Жыл бұрын
Happy morning coffee! I would do detail on the little village (never do anything easy for me) 🤣🙃. Usually, when I have done Brokeh I use circle stencils & circle cut outs. Use just the white pigment with blending brushes "faintly" around edges on an already ink-blended background. Comes out looking like bubbles when highlights are put on with a white paint pen. That's just me though :) Thanks for the great hacks!!
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! Brilliant!
@cherieselauer782911 ай бұрын
This was wonderful! I have enjoyed all the videos!
@marypolancodesigns11 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@withlovebyamy Жыл бұрын
Omg I love that packing tape hack! Totally doing that!
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
YES! So fun!
@sandygiazzon7392 Жыл бұрын
Loved all the techniques.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@jettielewis8677 Жыл бұрын
These techniques are new to me! Love it!! Cannot wait to try
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy! Just have fun! 😃
@kaytilzer4817 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant use of paint trim tool! Definitely doing this, thank you!
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Oh great, thank you!
@melissakidwell7978 Жыл бұрын
Cool hacks..I love the silhouette hack!
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Thanks! that's one of my faves
@Harleylady2000-Teresa Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ladies these were amazing cards very informative and I can not wait to play this weekend 💐
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Have fun! Tag us if you share anything! YAY
@julieseymour6452 Жыл бұрын
Love the tape hinge for the acitate. Brilliant.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
One of my faves!!
@poohintheshoe10 ай бұрын
Hi Mary! Thank you. Long time no see. You're looking great. Happy New Year :) What great techniques. xx
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
HIYYYEEE! I hope you have been well; yes indeed it's been a while since I've seen you pop in here.
@mystichris1543 Жыл бұрын
You totally cracked me up using the paint edger to clean your background stamps, but it's BRILLIANT! Thanks for the tips!
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Hahaha YES it works! LOVE IT! lol Thank you
@aprilzderad4794 Жыл бұрын
I love these ideas. Thanks for sharing!
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@genakovach600810 ай бұрын
The hacks were really interesting, especially since I'm brand-new at this. Your last card turned out, really pretty.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
That makes me so happy than you!
@sharongullikson21214 ай бұрын
So many good ideas. I need to buy those tapes.
@marypolancodesigns4 ай бұрын
Oh thank you for this!
@pmynatt11 Жыл бұрын
Have never thought of using chunky embossing powder - I love that ideas. I think I even have some I have never used.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
You should! It's amazing!
@Tiffany.Solorio Жыл бұрын
So many great techniques and tips in this video!!!
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Thank you...YOURS TOO!
@colleenbuiles9171 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing these wonderful techniques and also for giving other tips along the way. Always a pleasure to watch. Slim line card: keep it simple! 😊
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@lauraannette69 Жыл бұрын
OMGEEEEE UTEE! I remember when it was all the rage. Will def be getting this out!
@hayleydoherty9557 Жыл бұрын
Can you do a video about how you choose what to do and process. Penny black did one about crafty decision fatigue when overwhelmed and lost about what to do. I would like many makers design process planning and when not feeling creati😢x
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
This is a great idea; let me think it over.
@maryespeland9627 Жыл бұрын
I have done these techniques, but like you, not for a while. This video makes me want to try them out again.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
YAY! So glad
@teresarawnick443 Жыл бұрын
Love the silhouette technique. I also love the hacks, the clear tape hinge & making the round stamp using tacky glue.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Yay!
@kerriegood1046 Жыл бұрын
Love the hop with so many creative people. I have some extra thick embossing powder, I guess I better take a look and get to use it. Thanx for all the fun ideas.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Please do! It's awesome
@jennifers884311 ай бұрын
I used tack it over + over again glue to make stamps stick to acrylic block but it is more of a mess.
@marypolancodesigns11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this, good to know.
@expressivepaper Жыл бұрын
Always love your hacks!
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@MsShanarun Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@Colorfullife2046 Жыл бұрын
These are great hacks ty for sharing.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@gingerpayne7310 Жыл бұрын
Amazing hop! Learning so many forgotten techniques and can’t wait to try them. Enjoying your channel.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@avrawilliams8675 Жыл бұрын
Great tips! thanks for sharing!
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@cherij9008 Жыл бұрын
I'm gosh Mary, awesome video! I don't have chunky embossing powder but I do have that HA stamp! BTW, the 58 craft hacks were phenomenal!!!! Couldn't believe these tips...thank you so much!
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Yay!!! Thank you so much for this
@Lainers2000 Жыл бұрын
Using packing tape is a great hack. I will be doing that with the sets I have. A lot of good ideas here, Mary. This was a good "hop".
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Yay!
@robinbecker9222 Жыл бұрын
Love all your ideas
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@JoanOrloffDK Жыл бұрын
Amazing cards Mary 🥰 I love your techniques, your card designs and your tutorial ❤️ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx
@reneeallen1118 Жыл бұрын
Mary! That last card was sooooo cool. Thanks
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Aww thanks!!!
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@shirleydesrochers3319 Жыл бұрын
I love your cards!
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much
@deejohnson827 Жыл бұрын
Glad I found you through this hop! Great techniques! I really love the bokeh effect.
@lynnetennant7885 Жыл бұрын
I love the chunky embossing powder. I thought I had some thicker stuff from years ago...I'll have to look for it! Love your video
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😃
@michellebetts8031 Жыл бұрын
Ooooo! I love these especially the silhouette! I’m gonna check out the hop! And I shared it with my mom!!!💖
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Family craft day, I love it
@deborahbuonomo296 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for refreshing our memories, Mary! I have the same large bottle of thick embossing powder and I haven’t used it in ages, I’m going to take it out.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
YAY!
@PapercraftsbyCindyellen Жыл бұрын
Good for you for making your own circle stamp!! I like your bokeh background.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! YAY!
@marcellakramer7118 Жыл бұрын
Color part of it just the trees or a few of the houses!!
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Love it!
@SandraMilne Жыл бұрын
I love to make a cracked finish by using the thick embossing powder and then bending the image a little. You can somewhat control the cracks by the number and amount of bend used. Don’t like it ? Reheat and it’s back to glossy smooth.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Wow what a great tip thank you!!
@brendawalsh8254 Жыл бұрын
Very cool
@nicolalederer9517 Жыл бұрын
Hey Mary, love those glasses on you! (Yeah, we are getting THAT age 🙄) But they actually make you look like a young girl (good thing you are already back at uni!) Kind regards,from Germany, Nicola
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I love them! Yay
@sueb1828 Жыл бұрын
Great tips & beautiful cards. I’ve used a paint pad to clean my stamps for years. TFS.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Great minds!
@CraftStashcoukTV Жыл бұрын
Great video Mary :)
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😀
@sheilagraber5577 Жыл бұрын
Love these videos
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
YAY! Thank you so so much!
@deborahanne9793 Жыл бұрын
Your bokeh card is wonderful.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@ArleneAdkinsZell Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@julieseymour6452 Жыл бұрын
I use a cd case with a paint edger pad adhered in both sides. When I stamp I spritz one with water to clean the stamps and then go over the dryside with the stamp to dry it ....works great. Not my idea. A tip I picked up on youtube ages ago.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
That's a great idea! I'll have to try it
@kdgontube Жыл бұрын
Great cards! Loved the silhouette scene. Definitely need to get my heavy embossing powder out. Best tip of putting packing tape on stamps. I can never get them back on straight or I misplace them. Thanks for sharing
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
You are most welcome thank you!
@carloshaun7297 Жыл бұрын
Love them all! I haven’t done a bokeh in a long time, so it’s time! All wonderful ideas and tips and tricks. Wish I could print the spreadsheet, but I do not have Microsoft Word apps on my Mac. Mac has their own apps that come free on Mac devices, and they work great, except that I am unable to print your tips. I guess I might have to actually pick up a pen and take notes! Back to college days! TFS!
@pthompson42 Жыл бұрын
I have a Mac and I can open Microsoft documents in the Apple software/apps.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Try opening the link and saving the doc first (download it). Not sure if that's helpful.
@janethock4043 Жыл бұрын
color it in
@audregaer3281 Жыл бұрын
You can use a pencil eraser to stamp even smaller circles for your bokeh effect. I’m going to use the tape trick-it drives me crazy when I can’t find the carrier sheet in my mess. On a related note I put a sticker on the cover sheet of the sticky mat I keep in my Misti so I can find it.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
SUCH a great tip thank you so much for that!
@mkathrynblacker59606 ай бұрын
On a slimline card, I would use the blue and purple to color only parts of the village below, like the door, a roof, but not color the whole thing...
@marypolancodesigns6 ай бұрын
Fantastic idea! Thank you!
@andrealavigne7824 Жыл бұрын
Mary, I forget if you're the one I told about taping the stamp backer sheet to the front one, but I've been doing that for a long time. I have begun to add a piece of packing tape running the other direction over each end of the hinge piece, as I've found that the first piece that runs parallel to the top of the stamp sheet can split if I get a bit, erm, aggressive in pulling the backer sheet away from my stamps. Kind of like opening a box that's been taped - the tape will split parallel to its long edge, but not tear going across the short way. Does that even make any sense? :) Also, if the stamp set is small enough - 4x6" or smaller - I can just put 2 small pieces of tape with the uncut edge perpendicular to the top of the sheet, 1 on each side, & it covers just fine without having to run another piece long-ways. Seriously, I feel like I'm making no sense at all, but it's hard to put into words what I know exactly how to do. LOL There are a few companies - I know Lawn Fawn is one - that do pre-tape their stamp backers to the front sheet. Bless them for saving us time & hassle! At any rate, thank you for showing these techniques. I don't think I ever thought about the silhouette one. It's funny that you showed the one with the ultra-thick embossing powder, though. I actually had a challenge at Splitcoaststampers.com for their Dare to Get Dirty event this last summer, making faux glass tiles with patterned paper, frames made with layers of cardstock to hold the powder over the paper (no embossing ink used), & the ultra thick powder. The samples I made to illustrate the technique (minus one that I messed up) actually came out really well, if I do say so myself! I actually heated mine from underneath to keep the granules from blowing away before they melted enough to stick. I didn't make that technique up, though. I think I'd seen Natasha Foote do it first, though I'm not sure if she's the first one ever to do it. Anyway, it was fun! Well, I've babbled on long enough. Hope y'all are doing well & enjoying the Fall weather. Take care, & have an awesome day! :)
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
It probably was you who told me! YAY! Thank you thank you. That was the most popular hack. YEEEEE
@dariasikorski7217 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reminders. Is the chuncky embossing powder the same as UTE? Also, I have never seen the Bokeh Effect ever done the way you did it, very interesting.
@jackiejohnson7158 Жыл бұрын
Hi - yes it's the same.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Yes, it is the same and thank yoU!
@sharneagrant Жыл бұрын
could you please let me know where you purchased your round corner punch which i have seen you use in your demonstrations. thank you
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
Hi there! I think this is the one you are referncing. amzn.to/3MpIjIm
@melissaedwards2332 Жыл бұрын
Hi. Mary! What is the silicone tong link? I didn't see it in the supply list. Thank you!
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
I got it from the dollar tree I'm sorry I don't have a link
@kathybell62684 ай бұрын
I love to use chunky to enamel a whole flower or stamp as you did w globe but each one has cracked. How can I prevent the cracking?
@marypolancodesigns4 ай бұрын
I'm not actually sure. Could you do thinner layers and build it up that way? I'd have to experiment.
@sejones156 Жыл бұрын
I love “bokeh” cards and thanks for reminding to utilize this technique.
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@lisaanderson1788 Жыл бұрын
What type of heat tool are you using 😊
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
This kind amzn.to/498sbES
@deborahanne9793 Жыл бұрын
Does the embossing ink dauber have an odour or just same as embossing pad?
@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын
No odor at all that I noticed
@deborahanne9793 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@irisbradley8777 Жыл бұрын
I might just colour the odd roof, and the trees. Or all of the roofs. Just a thought.