CARDMAKING Life Hacks That Will BLOW YOUR MIND!

[@margaretescreet6621]

You taught a 68 year old grandmother new tricks. Thank you

[@mclark3231]

It’s 2:30 am I couldn’t stop watching. They are the most beautiful cards I have ever seen and you did ten in 20 minutes . So glad I watched it has been taking me 3 hours to make one card. Thanks so much

[@tjblack3]

I am a 56 year old card maker and you taught me things I didn't know. Love the tip about the antistatic bag for shakers! Thanks for sharing -- 20 years of card making and that is such a simple tip that will be such a help!

[@simon.hurley]

I am so glad you learned about the anti-static bag! Those are life saving. :)

[@ruthjames715]

Hi, I'm 78 and I'm still learning.

[@amandalock9510]

Ruth James keep it up ... learning is life-saving!

[@judylake9878]

Where do you get the anti static bag?

[@Mexistamper]

@@judylake9878 Amazon has them. www.amazon.com/EK-Success-5847-Inkadinkado-Embossing/dp/B07BR3973N/ref=sr_1_1?crid=365PQWOPPE4LK&keywords=anti%2Bstatic%2Bpowder%2Bbag&qid=1549950718&s=arts-crafts&sprefix=anti%2Caps%2C197&sr=1-1&th=1

[@jukes243]

You're a good teacher. Precise and to the point. TY!

[@monsyd913]

Love the embossed "Thanks" sentiment! Gorgeous flower card! Your shaker card is stinkin' adorable! Thanks for taking the time to share your talent!

[@trp1282]

Thank you for mentioning that, when coloring, it doesn't have to be copic markers. I know Copic Markers are the holy grail BUT they are very very expensive and there should be more people that give tutorials that use other markers as another option. All of your tips were very helpful so thank you! :)

[@Call-me-Al]

Copic markers is great if you have artwork you expect to be kept for decades or century with minimal aging. It's not really necessary if you only expect the person to keep the piece for a few years or not mind any color changes from aging. Not all art needs to become heirlooms.

[@rosemarypaul6093]

The problem I've had with copycats is there's no consistency to their tips. I bought a set of Ohuhu markers and the set had doubles in it, some were dry and some the bullet nib was too soft to use. Plus even with Cooic cardstock they bled through the lines. Just be careful buying off brands. Even Tonic Nuvo Alcohol markers disappointed me. If you have a Micheals near by watch for their Copic sales. In December they had the 7 markers sets as buy 1 get 2 @50% and single markers buy 2 get 1 free. Unfortunately, I have all of the colors that Micheals sells so the sales don't help me. But may help others. Ellen Hutson is my #1 place for Copic. They are cheaper, plus she has the refills and replacement nibs! I have to order a few refills today. My YG02 is always drying out. The cap gets loose. Copic should sell replacement caps for the markers!

[@judywilliams5056]

I’ve just discovered your channel, and although I was crafting before you were even a tiny twinkle in your parents’ hearts, I have learned so many useful and sensible tips today! I love your crafting style and I was inspired by your presenting style. I don’t know what you have planned for a life career, but you definitely ought to consider teaching. You have a wonderful gift. As for this video, there was a lot of very practical info which I will certainly be taking on board, but my favourite part was the stamped background in the flower card. How classy and stylish. I haven’t got that stamp but I’ll see if I have a similar one to use. I can’t wait to try it out. Love and thanks from a brand new subscriber in London, UK. I’m looking forward to more fantastic videos from you please x

[@janetstevenson6299]

Love your tricks of the trade and the speed of your videos....get right to it! Thank you!

[@kimhameister1810]

Great tips, Simon! Love the tip about folding the foam tape over itself, then cutting in half. It's awesome to be frugal and stretch our supplies! I also love your tip about the chunky embossing powder... normally it would take two or three applications to achieve that look. Your zest for the creative process really shines through in your video! Love it!!

[@deedeeriggs]

I have always wondered why I didn't see more people just using nesting dies like you did. It is cheaper than buying those kits, too. Love your tape tip--that was extremely helpful. So much easier to stick card together. Also love how you glitter your "thanks"-finished look is fabulous.

[@beadpoet]

You are one of only a very few male card maker/crafters i've seen on youtube. I love seeing other guys card making too! Doesn't hurt you're such a cutie too. But it's awesome you have a channel. :)

[@seriousearthling]

love how thorough you are with your explanations of both your project and your equipment/products. I learned quiet a bit just from this one video. will be coming back for more.

[@sonjah1983]

GREAT hacks!! I LOVE the thick embossing idea!! Makes such a shiny accent! Thank you for sharing your ideas Simon!!

[@helenc4228]

I love the idea of putting two of the die cuts together to make it thicker. Thank you Simon!

[@claremacdonald3261]

Loved the hack of folding the foam tape back on itself at the beginning. I use double-thick layers of this stuff all the time and had never thought of that! Thanks!

[@deedillon9409]

I loved how you blended the colors on the flower and I liked the hack of getting a strip using the cutting board. Thank you.

[@janetmuir6011]

Thanks for sharing your tips with us card makers, your video's are always so helpful.

[@tonikinney40]

Great hack! I need all the ideas I can get!

[@lindamurray7375]

It was my pleasure to watch your videos you made very cute three cards. You were nice and clear and went at a good pace. I look forward to seeing many more of your creations.

[@pamelataylor3537]

Love these 2 cards Simon, I’ve never tried to make a shaker card, thought it would be too hard but the way you showed us it looks pretty easy. Now ill have a go at making one, thank you.

[@mightyquinn4]

You are darling! Love the glossy finish and multiple layered die cuts! I look forward to seeing you often!

[@carolsze6559]

Love seeing young people crafting!!!! Thank you!

[@helenf7947]

2 great cards! I Iove the layered heat embossing for the die cut sentiment as it adds so much! The heart shaker card is so much fun! Shaker cards are always a winner for me!Thanks so much for sharing!

[@LindaTomanCreates]

I absolutely Love your Hacks. Thank you for sharing with us Simon.

[@adilanggartner7917]

The thick glossy coating on the layered die cut is brilliant. I can't wait to try it. Also your shaker card using the doubled foam tape has given me the inspiration to try a shaker card again. Thank you so much for your enthusiastic and very clear tutorial.

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks so much! Have fun crafting... :)

[@jessewru6425]

Okokok, snipping those left over bits into same size ribbon edges were a genius use of scrap from the mother banner.

[@leoniegusman5483]

WOW !!!!!!!!! You are an inspiration Simon- now have my card making mojo back after watching and listening to you, thankyou !

[@margaretcunningham7146]

As we live in an age of technology, emails, texting...it occurred to me my 6 year old granddaughter never receives mail. (Or post as they say here in Ireland!) So I've started making cards and sending one to her every week...she gets such a kick out of it!! Many thanks for all the tips!!

[@simon.hurley]

That is so awesome Margaret! I am glad she enjoys it because mail is scarce nowadays. :)

[@Roweinna]

I send cards to my grandson and he LOVES it!! Snail mail is great when you get a homemade card in the mail!!

[@grimtt]

Such a good grandmother! Even when I lived in a college dorm, if one of us got a piece of real mail, the rest were envious!

[@margaretcunningham7146]

@@grimtt ...we aim to please!!

[@floridagirl8563]

margaret cunningham I do the same as during the winter I’m 1200 miles from my Granddaughter. She sends me cards too. I set her up with some stamps, ink and paper and she’s pretty good! Ha

[@patbutterworth5747]

Thanks Simon you are so good at teaching I loved both of those cards ........Keep it up I love watching you .....🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@theresathomas880]

Hi Simon ! Just wanted to let you know that I've been watching card making videos for months. This video definitely tops the list ! Thank you !

[@diannebaldwin3667]

The tip using ultra thick to get such a super shine is really great. I really liked the shaker card. The tip using the anti-static powder makes a lot of sense. Thanks for a great video.

[@kathypeak1137]

Love the five layers of sentiment and then thick embossing power. Never think to do that. Very impressive.

[@charlottebruce4387]

I am impressed with how much information that you can demonstrate in such a short time.

[@floridagirl8563]

The foam tape and straight cut hacks are my faves! Nice job! TFS

[@CoxJoxSox]

Simon you make me smile - I'm so glad to see you love cardmaking

[@wendyholmes748]

The heart shaker card is Great. Love the foam tape tips. I’m a fan of shaker cards but still very much a newbie at them. You’re a very talented young man.

[@jrgiles100]

Its refreshing to see gentlemen involved in the crafting community. nice work :D

[@wendycleaver6933]

Thank you Simón, I love watching you craft, you do everything perfectly!

[@cynthiagreske5957]

I really like the shaker card I always wondered how people made them and made it so that the pieces wont fall out from from the bottom. I also liked the thank you because it was just shiny and cool as if it was a purchased piece. I have been watching you for a while now and really enjoy learning new ideas and you also make it seem really fun. Thank you very much Cyrene!

[@karenbonham798]

Love,love,love. The shaker card was my fav. Keep up the great cards!

[@rhodamiranda6088]

OMG, life changer! I love the hack of folding over the foam onto its self and then cutting it down,I can't wait to try this when making shaker card

[@ri_xo85]

Oh my goodness Simon, you just keep getting better and better. I have been following you for ages now and I love watching your videos. Your creativity really shines through your cards. I love these hacks and will be trying them out too. Thank you for sharing with us and may you always find inspiration to make more beautiful cards. Lots of love from Brisbane Australia :)

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks so much! Your comment made me smile. :)

[@sugarpuff2978]

I've watched quite a few craft videos and you are the first young man I have seen crafting. Subscribed just for that reason :)

[@sayrcindy]

Omg I’m like loving you right now! So refreshing to see a guy doing crafts and having his own channel especially your age. I love your ideas thanks for sharing. I’m subscribing....

[@jeanettezimmerman1174]

I really liked how you made the little banner. I never would have thought of that. Also, I liked the way you layered the "thanks" die cuts. What a great idea!! I also loved how easy you made the shaker card! I have always been hesitant to make one, but now I feel as though I can do it. My favorite card was the thanks card.

[@simon.hurley]

I am so glad you liked all the hacks... Have fun creating! :)

[@jennwrigley8144]

First time paper crafter and found Simon! Thanks for all the tips and suggestions for products.

[@angelastone5773]

That shaker heart was so beautiful! Thanks for the great tips! Stay awesome! 💗

[@TheMtggrl]

Wow .... mind just a bit blown, you've just shown me some great ways to use our stamps and dies. Thanks for sharing.

[@drhyshek]

You are a really good speaker, nice and clear and to the point. Love the ideas.

[@sarahbiswabic9007]

I love both of the cards you made! I like the tip about the banners and the tip about using the powder so the sequence won’t stick to edges in the inside of the shaker card.

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks so much! :)

[@bethdelmonte-catanese29]

Again you've done it. You are wise beyond your years, so professional and so talented. Happy for you for your new line with Ranger!!! Mazel Tov!!!!!!

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks so much! :)

[@clayfullydesigned8308]

I liked the doubling of the foam tape idea, thank you for all the tips!

[@donnajohnson740]

I loved all your techniques you used, especially the shaker style. I've never attempted this before, but will tomorrow. Thanks

[@99rylee]

I'm definitely getting a die cut machine embossing stuff and foam tape. I love your cards. Beautifully done

[@bettecuddahee5138]

Great hacks.... loved the thanks card but appreciated the hack about the anti static bag to keep the bling from getting stuck in the 3m foam tape. THANK YOU

[@suethompson3081]

That was an awesome tutorial. I liked about how one doesn't need much to make a beautiful shaker card. What a great tip on how to use the embossing budding, so that the sequence will not stick to the sides of where the tape is sticky. Great job!

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks so much Sue! :)

[@ArtsyLadyCrafter]

Beautiful heart shaker! Yes, your tips helped me with that. Liked your thick embossing tip too. Thanks so much!

[@luannem911]

I am new to card making and loved all the tips and how you used your materials. Thank You So Much!

[@sheriwitthoft5895]

So amazing with your DYI banners!!!

[@carlottaholman9481]

This is the first time I've run across one of your videos. As several other people have said it is really nice to see a young fresh (male) face creating cardmaking videos. TFS. Now I'm off to watch some of your previous uploads.

[@CharleneRicketts]

I've learned by trial and error- the shaker card needs- you explained it all so well- wish you had posted this in November when I was making a set of those cards.

[@pennypynnonen9475]

Thank you for the info on making shaker cards. I have struggled with static that made the finished card not shake well as well as sticking to the foam tape. So thank you, thank you, thank you for telling me how to fix that problem.

[@geraldinebecher7702]

I am so Copic marker burn out. I was happy you said it doesn't have to be Copic. Not eveyone can afford them. I got into making cards to add my own personal touch along with money savings. When supply costs more then my cards, it's no longer worth it. Thank uou for the great ideas. Nice to see a younger person doing this.

[@simon.hurley]

Yes! Definitely it doesn’t have to be Copics... use whatever you have and you can create something equally as beautiful. :)

[@petmomful2260]

Geraldine, I am a big clearance and coupon shopper. I rarely pay full price for anything. I know what you mean, it can get expensive. But I try to buy things I will use over and over. I just got some clearance items at Hobby Lobby, and made a killing! lol

[@DT-us3kd]

Geraldine hon, the cost of my supplies surpassed my cards years ago 😂 .... but I keep plugging away because of the pleasure I get making and sending my cards. Keep up the good work gal xx

[@kristiemaynard8869]

Great video Simon! And some great hacks, my favorite hack is to use a floss threader to thread ribbon, yarn or whatever through buttons or other holes. Works great and floss threaders are cheap too. Thanks for another great video,

[@simon.hurley]

That's an awesome tip Kristie! Thanks for sharing. :)

[@jenniferwagner258]

Your work is beautiful. You are also very informative and make the steps you take for each project easy to understand and follow.

[@savedn88]

Oh and my favorite hacks you showed is cutting the die cuts in white then coloring them. Duh me!! I can't believe I never thought of that one myself when I wanted different colors of the same die cut. Thank you!

[@simon.hurley]

Yes! That is such a huge timesaver when you need a variety of colored die cuts. :)

[@catarinacakes]

You are very talented--love the eye for detail--extreme detail, and precision! Not to mention your cards turn out to be keepsakes

[@Oksana5971]

Thank you for sharing!! The tip with getting a straight cut was really great because I have thrown away too many crooked sentiment strips.

[@voguevania]

Thank you! I love all the tips, but my favorite is your banner creation method. Banners and shakers are two of my very favorite card elements! I don't have a manual die cutter yet, so I'm learning how to incorporate some of the techniques into cards made with my Cricut.

[@pansyfryman2391]

Love the help with the shaker card...I avoid them like the plague but with your hints I will try again.

[@Karen-zx1oq]

Loved watching you craft and make cards! You are amazing !! I will watch again.

[@sandytowell4188]

I love the flower card the best. Thanks Simon

[@dickginnyfrancis3595]

i loved how you explained making the shaker card

[@jillzy1182]

Very useful tips! So very glad I discovered your video. I’ll be making my Valentine shaker cards this weekend with ease, rather than frustration. Woo Hoo!

[@simon.hurley]

Awesome! Have fun crafting. :)

[@naomiallen8450]

the folding heart card is a great idea and the one with the sequins in the middle is my favarite

[@rlpfi1961]

Wowza! Great great tips! and super cards! You did this so cleanly and with super tips to get through some 'sticky situations' ! Thanks bunches....really enjoyed watching!

[@annmviera5193]

I loved the shaker card, good idea with antiseptic bag!

[@wantabmer]

I loved watching, you were fabulous explaining everything. I have been collecting everything to make cards for years, but have no idea how to do it. I’ll be watching. Thanks again.

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks! Get those supplies out and start creating with me. :)

[@pattyann7803]

Thanks Simon. I love the tip to fold your foam tape back on itself to double the thickness for shaker cards.

[@lindawiese4858]

Everytime I watch one of your videos, I end up having to buy new product for the store. Love that chunky embossing powder! You rock, Simon!

[@simon.hurley]

That’s so awesome! Glad I can share new products with you Linda! That chunky embossing powder does wonderful things. :)

[@pamelagentrybailey3355]

My fav card is the shaker card.Makes me feel like I could make one!!

[@NicoleD1965]

I like how you give very detailed instructions.

[@EarlBranham]

Thank you. I love the idea of stacking the cut sentiments for a raised look.

[@DaBeanz75]

Brilliantly done! I accidentally Watched your whole video. I'm not crafty at all. Enjoyed your adorable & creative personality, while grandtastically explaining your tutorial! Two Thumbs Up!

[@kristinepope5890]

Givin' it a "Really Big Thumbs Up!" Thanks for the inspiration!!!

[@barbzingale2636]

Wow, so much better than a book on card making, THANKYOU !

[@johnbennett1075]

Happy new year Simon. I loved your shaker card. I have never tried to make one before, but you have shown me how easy it can be. Thanks for all the great tutorials.

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks John! It can be quite easy with a few tricks that I shared. :)

[@jennifermcdaniel2446]

So glad to see you back on utube! The shaker card is the one i like the best. I anti-static bag is a good idea. TFS

[@sandianderson1500]

I have classes that I teach card making. I never thought of using the anti-static bag for the shaker or using it for the edges of the tape. That has always been a problem. Thanks for bringing us such good tips.This is the first time I have watched you.

[@simon.hurley]

Hi Sandi!! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video. :)

[@kathystokes574]

Great tips! Plan to use the stacking and embossing of the die cut and I need to get me some foam tape. You make the shaker card look so simple. Thanks

[@Kateseyes]

Great idea cutting the foam tape. I never thought about using the anti static pad. Great ideas. Love your videos.

[@naidacreations4472]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful ideas and beautiful cards. God bless you take care..

[@anniegotakindlee]

I used your idea for adding shine to word dies. I do not have Tim Holtz extra thick so I double embossed. Awesome!!!

[@jackiehuff2725]

Thank you for the shaker card enjoyed watching you craft.

[@sharonscraftroomgrieswell8922]

Love the anti static tip. I have been stamping for years and never thought of that. Love the tape for embossing....great ideas...I subscribed after watching this video...I'll have to watch your others...great work.

[@sarahpederson2068]

Never thought to put tape on itself before putting on card. Thanks Happy New Year Blessings

[@gail7275]

Thanks Simon - great ideas ! Loved the shaker card.

[@BISDmath]

Loved the shaker card. I have not tried one yet, but I think I will now. Many thanks!!!

[@earlspearl6491]

You inspire me! I've been so busy building my inventory that I've barely created anything. I'm going to try both techniques since, at -3, it's too cold to go get more supplies anyway. Thanks!

[@JuJuCrafts]

Just love seeing someone your age in crafting! Keep it alive! Great tips- I subscribed