Testing NEW Cardmaking Tools: Are They Worth YOUR Money?!

[@simon.hurley]

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[@patforrest319]

OMG love the embossing folder and stencils !!! Great job Simon thanks for all you do.

[@Pebblesmas]

Glassmat looks great, but 8 years ago i bought a large piece of glass that coincidently fit my desk, bought it for 5 dollar, yeah, and made a 12inch paper grid with measurenrs underneath it, still LOVE IT, bought the large brush too, love them!!

[@joannelind6682]

Hi Simon, I am really impressed with how you demonstrated the white glass mat and the magnets. I prefer the white to the black for the same reasons as you. Gotta day your cards are inspirational, love all the techniques and thankyou for the links. New follower. 😊

[@dianacathan1038]

You just helped Altenew sell more Imaginary Jungle stencil/embossing folder sets! Stunning!

[@amymullins1566]

Question: Have you (& Ranger) ever thought about having mini cubes of your ink? I’m curious to see if anyone else thinks that’s a great idea too. Thanks for all you do Simon!

[@lindaclayton9794]

I don’t have crafting space for the normal size inks, so yes I would love the inch x inch inks to add to my other ink minis

[@susancasiano8081]

I agree, great way for me to try out inks with my extremely limited space.

[@icillepighin9049]

I make my own mini cube inks. I buy the blank pads from Stampin Up and the ink refills and make my own ink cubes.

[@lisad.3247]

Great idea! Yes, I'd purchase the mini cubes for sure!

[@sandrafergueson8155]

That would be awesome because of space and the cost!!

[@PatriciaNorris-sp1ow]

Absolutely stunning bird/flower card. The vibrant colors are just beautiful!! As always, Simon...well done and many thanks for all your tips and education!!!

[@NotAfraidofColor]

Oh my, wow, wow! That embossing and stencil combo is phenominal!

[@jennifers8843]

Am I the only one who watches + thinks- why don’t my projects look this good? Lol

[@carlasykes390]

Wow, such beautiful cards.

[@gaylenemedson6069]

Gorgeous. Loved card using the stencils .

[@dianerosati4973]

OMG I’m speechless!!!! Stunning card using the embossing folder and stencil!!! WOW!!!!

[@robertapack249]

I love your enthusiasm. My favorite card was the last one with the 3D embossing folder and stencils. After watching your videos, I always want the tools you use. I appreciate all the tricks and tips along the way, too. Thank you!

[@PatNorris-uq4uv]

OMG....the bird/flower card was outstanding in color and dimensions. As a pretty much beginner, I learned a lot watching this video. Thanks so very much!!

[@G2020-f1m]

Stencils with embossing folders are absolutely amazing. This should have been made a long time ago. I love this!!

[@pafoit]

Simon, I am new to your channel. You have really impressed me with your products & your skills. Your are so young too! Kudos to you for your creativity & enthusiasm! The card you created using the Altenew embossing folder & stencils is simply stunning! Your Lunar paste took it to another level. I am sold! I also have a glass mat that I love! So easy to clean up after creating. Thank you for a wonderful video. You have a new KZbin follower!

[@debbiewarren7749]

Simon, the card you created at the end of the video is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us.

[@loriprince3342]

That bird card...my, my, my!!! No words for how beautiful and captivating it is!🤯Great tips!

[@corinarazo1404]

Big fan here of tool testing. Next best thing to an in person demo. Both cards are grand, but... the last one with the vibrant green ink is my fav. Love the way you blend, blend, blend!

[@ms1blessedwoman]

I am blown away on how beautiful these cards turned out. I learned a little about shading in the process also. Thank you.

[@tedweston7773]

Really like the embossing folder/stencil set from Altenew & their blending brushes. AND thinking I am really loving that Lunar Paste and how much more versatile it is than I realized! Thank you, Simon!

[@leslielescalleet2248]

the stencil and embossing bird folder is absolutely beautiful... love it

[@sisfidy58]

Love your reviews, Simon! You are always fair and balanced!! Your demonstrations are always clear and concise -- I really love the embossing folder and stencil combo -- and I would never have thought of using the Lunar Paste in combination with the inks, but it REALLY adds to the card. I see a great future for you!!

[@lindahaskins9641]

I really like the last card. It is so bright and the bird is beautiful. Thank you.

[@Shinyred-921]

My favorite was floral and bird…absolutely stunning! It is so vibrant and has a wow factor. All your cards are beautiful. Always enjoy your videos.

[@kmatto_kmatto]

That jungle embossing folder with matching stencils is my favorite 😍 I love the addition of Lunar Paste too!

[@goddessofocracoke]

WOWZA!!! I just adore the bird card with the lunar paste. Beautiful! 🦜

[@donnajosephsonblatz5058]

That last card is simply stunning. Thanks Simon

[@beverlyball6403]

GORGEOUS! Can't wait to get some lunar paste!!! Those deep embossing folders and stencils are stunning too! Thank you so much Simon, your creativity is out of the park!

[@sunshinegram]

Wow! The combination of the inks with the lunar paste is really stunning! 🤩

[@judyhartmann3071]

The 3D bird card is Stunning! Love this embossing/ stencil set!

[@debbiedavis1456]

My favorite is bird embossing folder and stencils , absolutely gorgeous ❤

[@dscritter614]

The last 1 with the bird & leaves was stunning!

[@valerieclarke2769]

Spectacular color combination with your embossing folder and stencil! 😍🤩

[@peggyrose204]

Beautiful cards, Simon. Really loved that last one with embossing and stenciling!!!❤️

[@maryjohnson6010]

I love the glass mat and embossing stencil combo the lunar paste added just enough shine, thank you for all that you do.

[@debbielemarbre]

I have this glass mat and its awesome. Here is a tip, I have the waffle flower stencil mat. I put on top of glass mat and the magnets hold on top of the stencil mat. So no tape needed. Card stock stays in place and I put one or two magnets on the corners of the stencil. Works great

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

OMG... That Bird card was GORGEOUS!!!

[@carolcipra5504]

I loved the last card that used embossing folder and stencil!

[@jackiegoodman7271]

I love the last card with the bird! It was beautiful!!

[@deewest1227]

OH MY GOODNESS!!! Simon, I love your channel! You have such great ideas and I love your teaching style. Watching your videos have inspired me to get back to cardmaking. Thanks so much!

[@clairegagne6906]

Oh goodness. I just love the last card you did! The colors just pop. Love the lunar paste too. Be well, be safe & TYFS

[@cindylynndaniel]

I love the cards hard to choose a favorite but I think the bird and how easy it was to showcase those beautiful colors. I have a glass Matt in smaller version but watching you work with the larger one seems to give you plenary if room to work with different techniques and sizes without risk of contaminating colors. The cards are gorgeous! I do like the magnets for certain mixed. media or adding tiny embellishments for finishing touch. I love the detail coverage you got with the large and medium size blending brushes. I’ve had 4 mini strikes and struggle with having steady hands at times and holding on to my tools these brushes will make it much easier to hold. I always learn something from you Simon and think you are one of the most talented designers in the industry and your products are amazing ❤❤❤

[@LD7271]

Fabulous demo. I have some lunar ink pastes and always appreciate new ideas on ways to add that extra look!

[@renewestbrook5755]

I really like the embossing folder and stencils. Your card is gorgeous.

[@dianacathan1038]

That 3D embossing folder and the stencils are so gorgeous!!!!

[@kbutterflydreamskari]

That card using the embossing and stencil is stunning and I love the mat be nice to wipe your messes easy without messing your craft mat that is on my.list tyfs 🦋💜

[@christabeard5128]

Thank you for showing all of these new tools and techniques. I love all the cards you created. I enjoy watching your videos as they are so informative.

[@judyconstantino7035]

Simon, you’re killing me! Everything you did was awesome but that last card blew me away! SO amazing! Thanks for all your tips and great information as you make your creations.😊❤️🐾🌵

[@joe-annataylor4159]

The last card is spectacular!! Ordered the embossing folder and can’t wait to use it!!

[@lisaloiselle4562]

That last card was a stunner!!

[@rcarr48]

That last card is so beautiful. I am glad to learn why you use the brushes. Thanks.

[@cathihester6513]

I LOVE the bird with stencil and lunar paste. Gorgeous! 🇨🇦 I must try something like that. Thanks for sharing.

[@MsShanarun]

The embossing + stencils are a game changer!

[@MamaDisney123]

I have a glass board glass mat and I LOVE it! This combo of stencil and embossing folder is phenomenal. Thanks for the tips to use the blending brush. I have 1 in the box but I may need more now that I know how to use it. You are VERY talented!

[@chelliebeaudot7784]

Hi, Simon. Thanks again for another in-depth review of products. You did a lot of ink blending with Altenew's big brushes in this video. As far as hand fatigue, how do they compare to the blender brushes with handles? My favorite card was the last one as I just love Lunar Paste and I'd say you used to to great effect with the embossing folder/stencil combo. Looking forward to adding more LP colors to my collection!

[@esthermccullough9141]

All of the colors used inn the last one make it my favorite. Thanks!

[@terriewidger4416]

Beautiful cards Simon! Loved the embossing and stencil set and the vibrant colors of that card. The blending brushes are getting added to my wishlist! Thanks for an informative/inspirational video.

[@kiminalaska9363]

Love love the embossing folder with the stencils

[@scrappyLiz1]

Love the last card. And I agree I love those scissors as well.

[@elizabethfralick1480]

Simon, thanks for sharing your insights on new products. I so enjoy watching you create beautiful cards. You are inspirational!🤗🤗

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks Elizabeth!

[@elizabethfralick1480]

@@simon.hurley you are very welcome!

[@christineh3866]

I live the glas mat. I will be getting one soon. think a sticky mat that attaches to a magnetic back placed on the glass mat might make it more hands-free. I thought about trying Altenew Blending brush so it was nice to see them in action. Love all the cards and backgrounds but the last was my favorite. 😊

[@suebouch4074]

Simon… the Altenew bird card is amazing! Your choices for colors and mediums made it phenomenal! Thanks for sharing your creativity and inspiration. Have a great day! 🙂

[@kcinca5410]

Love the card with the embossing folder and matching stencil. It's really lovely. I know the magnetic glass boards are all the rage now but I have both of Tim's (regular and travel) and they work wonderfully for me. There's a white section on the side so I doubt I'll be reinvesting in a new one. Besides I waited to find both at exceptional prices. I find I'm too heavy handed for magnets to do the job for me alone anyway so I guess I'm not really missing out. Thanks for providing your opinion on the new tools.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

That floral bird card is gorgeous!! 😍

[@janetlove4577]

Bought my Glass Board craft mat last year and have LOVED it ever since. So easy to clean up, love the magnetic backing and enjoy having a good work surface. The cards you make are amazing. I love learning new ideas from you. You explain it so well and make it look so easy to do. Will you be coming out with cube ink pads in the future?

[@jessiecurtisthomas1]

Simon you never cease to amaze me!

[@lauriekirk6192]

Great tools! My favorite Is the blending brush because it fits nicely into my hand. All of the cards you made are gorgeous.

[@alisonberry8485]

I love these cards. My favorite is the last one with the bird.

[@ScarletMania]

Wow I just love the leaves with bird.such great colours.i really appreciate u showing these techniques.👍🇨🇦

[@rcgkreations]

Loved your coloring on the bird & flowers

[@lindahawk6135]

That floral card is absolutely stunning!

[@leattaleake8756]

I love the stencils that build a design I’ve not seen those before but they’re pretty neat. OMG I love that bird and flower stencil and colouring. I’m totally in love with lunar paste. I must buy me some

[@robinburgeson5915]

I can’t make up my mind to be honest. I love bright colors, the best, so the black card, stock, card, and the card with a bird both really excited me.

[@judibradshaw1948]

Gorgeous cards! Love what you did with the embossing folder & stencils! You never disappoint!

[@suzettenesmith434]

Love to watch you work on all projects!!!!!! Enjoy your KZbin’s!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pamelasertich9850]

I love my glass magnet board, one of the best things I have ever purchased Your cards are always beautiful, always

[@Kazzandshazz]

Love the tools & the last card in particular. Thanks Simon ❤

[@bertas-cards]

The glass board mat is my most favorite tool. So easy to clean too (Hand sanitizer). I have different brand of the ergonomic blending blushes & smaller, they are great for people with hand issues. Love the Lunar Paste on black card stock you did & the clean up one.

[@shereehoshing9827]

Great way to showcase so many tools and techniques. Thank you

[@bethgintx]

I love my glass mat and also the Altenew brushes. They make ink blending backgrounds so easy. BUT that Embossing folder and stencil set just made my mouth drop. You did an amazing job coloring it. I have all your lunar pastes and just need to use them! Thanks for sharing.

[@debbieduran6791]

Really liked the ombre colors with stencil.

[@tammyh1010]

The bird and flowers was my favorite! All are great though.

[@lisad.3247]

Great cards. That one from Altenew is WOW!!!!! Your ink colors are amazing. Great video. 👍 💜

[@Pebblesmas]

OMG you colored the stencil fabulously !! You are such an amazing artist, and so inspirational, thx so much, and the lunar past certainly give that extra umpf, i should really use them more, but you give good ideas 4 that👍

[@Tessiefaye]

Beautiful card Simon. Thanks for the techniques.

[@coolstamper]

I have the Cutterpillar glass mat which has a light source in it as well, and I LOVE it!!! When Tim Holtz came out with his black glass mat, I told him that if he built a light source into it, that I would purchase it. Well…he didn’t, so later I found the Cutterpillar and purchased it. It’s wonderful because I have a LOT of the older brass stencils that you need a light source for and the Cutterpillar is wonderful for them. Also it’s a white mat, not black, which I like much better. 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@UndertheAtticCardMaker]

The glass board mat is definitely on my wish list! I loved that you gave honest feedback regarding the magnets and stencils. I loved the lunar paste on the black card stock! So very striking. Also…I wish I had watched this before I placed my rather large Altenew order because I would have definitely ordered some brushes and that embossing/ stencil combo. Thank you for sharing your talent! You’re a delight! 😊

[@bronwynrykiert7254]

I love the imaginary jungle embossing folder the most, but the others are great too.

[@susancasiano8081]

What a great video and goodness, that last card with the embossing folder and stencil was stunning!

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks Susan!!

[@karenaustin5307]

Gorgeous colors; beautifully enhanced with the touches of Lunar Paste!

[@bethjeans3780]

Love 💕 the glass mat - I got one about a year ago, and love supporting a small, family-owned company with great CS - they made the lines darker for me on an earlier version. I wish Altenew would make a similar blending brush that was dome-shaped on the top - sort of like a Stampin’ Bug shape (what Cathy Z uses with her Misti). The Altenew one isn’t comfortable for me, regardless of grip, maybe due to a bit of arthritis from an old minor injury. Love Altenew’s embossing folder/stencil sets!

[@debramack1764]

Loved that last card so much.

[@patpw476]

Wow! Absolutely gorgeous cards. I already have all the tools you tested. I love them all and they are definitely worth the money! You taught me a few new tricks. Thank you. You are awesome!

[@kareneaton433]

I love Lunar Paste, I really liked how the last card had Lunar paste highlights. Looking forward to March 17th

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks so much Karen! I can’t wait to share my new release on the 17th. :)

[@Kb1901kb_kris]

Love the emossing folder with stencils

[@NancyStamps]

Embossing folder and stencils. That's cool

[@jo-annstoneham1813]

Fabulous card Simon with the bird on it. So beautiful with your products. It is my absolute favourite.

[@conniesobczak2177]

Wow the the card with the bird stunning

[@deniserichard6194]

Hi The bird card was definitely my favorite. I learned how to emboss and what it meant. Thank you for the lesson. Also, I wandered why people used glasses mats. Now I know. Thanks again! Denise/Houston

[@PEPSIKERR]

Great products. I love the stencils and embossing folder technique. Your paste works great. I love the size of the blending brushes. Thank you for another great video. ❤❤

[@brendasavage2522]

The two green inks you used are fantastic. I liked the other colors as well, but I need the green inks now!

[@marifranwatrous-shelley2231]

All techniques were great, but that embossed/stenciled card was amazing!

[@kimfrazier3717]

Simon you have become my favorite! I watch your videos all the time and all your cards are amazing. I loved this video. My fave card was the jungle one. I have all the items saved to my wish list!! Thank you. ❤

[@pquack51]

What a beautiful card!! Thank you for demoing those great colors and tools! Loved this vid!

[@kayfurnish8715]

Okay, when you finished stenciling that last card and pulled off the stencil I literally said "WOW!" out loud, so of course I have to pick that one as my favorite! I have that embossing folder & stencil but mine sure didn't look that good. Thanks for the tips for the Lunar Paste, which I'm going to try now. Love the tips and reviews, and thanks for being honest about the pros and cons.