Let's Craft and Use What We Have! Stashbusting Crafternoon! (Collage Cardmaking)

[@pantalonious3984]

I’m so glad you started the “what is this thing and why did i buy it” series and can’t wait for future episodes !!

[@deborahdobson7676]

I’m lying in bed feeling ill and this video has really helped take my mind off it, if I fall asleep I just rewind 🤒🤕

[@alisonmartin6101]

We brought home our fifth rescue kitten today, and she loves your videos. It’s how I keep her entertained when I’m paying attention to the other four cats, who have their noses and whiskers out of joint at the new edition. I love you chaos.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

😆 aww:)

[@LovinglfDesigns]

Super idea for a live Lindsay. I normally don't watch long videos but there's nothing I like better than a card making video using existing supplies. Loved it.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks! It's kind of a keep you company kind of video:)

[@joiedefi]

Hi Lindsay, I saw your comment on Shannon Green's video where she followed my Tutorial for making distressed wax paper. I thought I'd see what you did in your live stream. I can see that we did very different things....I totally distressed my paper first, then added wax with a small iron...it totally melted into the paper. Super yummy!! I like your more delicate approach. And on a card is a great idea. I just made vintage paper with mine for use as a Junk Journal cover. Fun to see everyone's methods, and Shannon's papers are awesome!!👍🥰 Hugs, Joie 💜🌿

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you! I just checked out your video. Very cool effect! Thanks for stopping by!

[@geriprior751]

Watched the replay and enjoyed crafting with you. Haven’t done much collaging lately but this video reminded me that it is a lot of fun. Thanks for recording and sharing the replay.

[@claritzairosario68]

Wonderful idea Lindsay, I love all the craft supplies you have🥰🥰🥰

[@JH-wd7ul]

I'm so happy I finally had an open time slot to watch this in its entirety. I think all the cards came out beautifully and are very artistic and original. A wonderful and relaxing video that I enjoyed very much! Thanks Lindsay! Janet 💕💕

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@aptwalker2009]

You can also use your heat gun to reheat the wax in your bowl as needed. These are all fun and pretty. It was enjoyable to watch you :)

[@katarinaholik]

I don't make cards but still enjoyed watching this, it's only day after the chemo and watching art channels helps me cope with sideffects.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'm so sorry you have to go through that ❤

[@katarinaholik]

@@thefrugalcrafter watching all the painting videos really helps me keep the mind occupied since I'm pretty much useless otherwise for the next few days. also watching craft videos gives me ideas how to keep my daughter occupied when I feel well 😀 she's 6 and we have tried many things together 😀 gelly plate was her favourite, recently I showed her how to make butterflies with ink stains and folded paper.

[@danielleb.7055]

Thanks for the video! Always appreciated. Have a great night

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Sorry I missed this LIVE Lindsay! Fun cards created, in a collage style. Thanks for posting… watching on replay! 🙏🏾🥰🤩💕👍🏾Have fun cleaning up your work space…😃😉👋🏾😍

[@angelabutler7761]

Oh this is a favorite video- when you just use what you have and make such lovely, eclectic cards.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@lavedapeterlin3252]

Great video, I love watching you make choices and try out the various pieces. The woman and man might make a good bachelor/bachelorette party cards. That was my thought. I really liked what you did with them and they looked great.

[@julieandrew40]

Watched this video on catch up, hubby is working, twins are in their bedrooms doing homework. So to all intents and purposes I'm home alone so have poured a glass of wine and enjoyed a craft night in with friends ☺️ Some great ideas for using what you have, great ideas for using your/ our creations ☺️ thank you

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Cheers!

[@kathypatterson4630]

Watching the replay. So glad to see you making cards again!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

This was the tonic I needed!

[@cloverrabbit5622]

This was the perfect video to have on while crafting! Unfortunately I woke up at 1:00 am and could not get back to sleep so I decided to get out of bed (at 3:30 am). I'm so glad I didn't have to work this morning. Anyways I did get a project completed while watching this video. Thanks for being there in my hours of need! haha Love all the cards that you created Lindsay. 🥰🌜

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@Taitcreates639]

What a nice unique variety of cards you have made. Love the bird and nest one the best. Hope your dinner works out. Tfs

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Oh Bonnie! The salads were great but I totally forgot to put out the beautiful bakery bread Lila bought 😆 it occured to me at about 9pm. Lila said "I wondered where the carbs were" 😆 Maizy whipped up peanut butter smoothie bowls for her and Jason, no wonder they were hungry!

[@Taitcreates639]

@@thefrugalcrafter The smoothie bowls sound pretty yummy also, glad dinner worked out, fresh bread is the icing on the cake though. Nextime.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

@@Taitcreates639 homemade pizza tonight!

[@Taitcreates639]

@@thefrugalcrafter your going to turn your oven on, too hot n muggy here in Buffalo. Sounds delish though.

[@mduncan547]

Wow I loved these cards and your creative process. Those mini butterfly books were so neat along with postage washi tape. Also, I liked how you incorporated your beautiful art “leftovers” into these cards. What fun!! Inspiring!! Thank you !

[@georgekessler3548]

Staples are so much fun! Don't forget that you can put them in an "x" configuration to make them look intentional as well! I dont think Avery makes their permanent glue sticks anymore. I went on their website to buy some and they sent me envelope glue sticks. You can find the big Avery glue sticks at the dollar tree sometimes, but they say they're washable. Love your videos!!! -Kryste

[@ClarkFineArt]

This stream was a lot of fun. I love the way your cards come together. Always a great time when it's live, feels like you have company in the studio with you. Thanks Lindsay!

[@clikchicdesigns]

My Mum used to do those rag curls when I was young. I loved them so much because I have always had dead straight hair. I did the same for my daughter when she was a similar age. She loved them just as much because her hair is as straight as mine. I have such fond memories of those rag curls so thanks for reminding me! :) I don't do hand pieced cards just design ones to cut on a cutting machine because I don't have the patience to fiddle with scissors and glue! I could never get into paper scrapbooking for the same reason. I ended up getting into Digital Scrapbooking instead which then lead into graphic design. I do enjoy watching you create the cards though. I love the idea of it, just not the practice!

[@SMCCRADY2]

I will be watching this a little at a time. I hope that doesn’t mess up your statistics. I always love your cards!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That's totally fine:)

[@DGiarrusso]

Another fabulous livestream!

[@staceyhill]

I am enjoying the replay so much! I wish I knew that you were going to do it live, so I need to make sure that I get notified next time! It is so fun and you are so fun and delightful Lindsay! ❤

[@kimmcdaniel5708]

Such a fun and informative video. Thank you so much.

[@CJCalvertArt]

Love collage ❤️ Awesome 👍

[@joanieb2873]

I just love watching and listening to you work! My husband says my mind is a whirling dervish, like

[@margueritepeaden3445]

Missed the live but enjoyed the replay. This was interesting watching each card develop. Nice to see that my craft area is not the only one that looks like an explosion took place while crafting. I’m constantly losing my scissors, a die, glue, tape, or whatever without even moving. I’ll be in a small area and know I had it two seconds before, so then I’m digging through everything trying to find the item I need knowing full well it did not get up and walk off.

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

It takes me more time to keep my workspace neat and organized. 😂

[@partialartsblackbelt8384]

I love that mica

[@shannonmichalak9812]

Loved this video! You kept me company while dyeing my hair, making strawberry shortcake, and heming a sleeve!! Might have to go make some cards now!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You were busy today!

[@ArtBrain]

Fun watching your design process. Thanks for the vid! Bonnie Hunter, quilt teacher and author, says if you don't like a fabric, it's because you haven't cut it small enough. I'll bet your cut up paintings are adorable in whole or in parts.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Great tip!

[@pio4lfe]

TY Lindsay! This was a great help for beginner collage work…and as usual, your designs are cool 😎

[@tammylanglois2602]

This was great! I enjoyed it tremendously. I was at work yesterday and couldn't watch it live

[@cindihooks8178]

yes what tracey said,, most of the time I ask myself that too

[@monica-NJ-123]

Thank you Lindsay , so many great ideas , enjoyed this 👍

[@theresapalmer7892]

So much fun today, I have a large box of saved stuff like you dumped at the beginning and the sticker book. So it was fun to play along. Made some cards, decorated a 4x4 canvas board and an art journal page. The wax one was a nice surprise, not sure what kind you were using, I have some seal wax.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

The wax i painted on the bird card was wax melts

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

Your stash looks like fun. Thank you, I have been consumed with life and sewing and needed some inspiration because it is time to craft. (I do use the dining room table, ha ha)

[@taylorjudi]

So happy I made it to at least part of the Live stream!

[@suearcher8708]

These long videos are fun, I especially like your the cardmaking, so this one is a bonus. I have a large mystery supply pile, I think a "what did I buy this for?" video is a dandy idea. Ahhh the yellow stickers:. I still laugh when you bring them out. Those little books look fun! What do you search on amazon to find them? I usually have to watch these videos on the replay. I have a very short attention span, and there always seems to be a squirrel to chase. I also sometimes, well a lot of times I don't hear exactly what you say and I need to backup. Thanks for the fun and entertaining card video!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Antiquarian

[@AafkeVultink]

Hehehe happy graduation I popped the pinata for ya girls, hope that's cool... LOL you should have left that for the cat.. Mine go bonkers for paper movement on the ground. Kitten soccer. Wich is why they cant go in the craft area :P husband; you have five cm of desk space left lady you need to cover that... :P at least I feel normal now hahahaha

[@gaila.c.602]

Hi Lindsay! I had to leave the live stream after the first hour. So, I'm watching the rest of it now. Just saw you discussing the wax used on the card. Wow.. I had a thought.. can you imagine, in the heat we've all had lately, what would happen to that card if you did send it through the mail?! Don't think it would hold up well, right? 😁 I really enjoyed this live stream on creative card making. Thanks!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Best to mail it in the winter 😆

[@jesseb5112]

Lindsay, I am watching the replay. Are you enjoying making cards again? I have a few plastic boxes of stuff that I want to use up

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes!

[@jesseb5112]

@@thefrugalcrafter I am glad!! Your cards are works of art.

[@marilyncrick5458]

Could you suggest a watercolor sketchbook? Is it important for it to lie flat. I would think so. Love your ideas and work.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Look for a spiral bound one or a handmade one like artsirosi sells on Etsy

[@marilyncrick5458]

@@thefrugalcrafter thanks so much

[@georgekessler3548]

Do you still have your altered books? It would be cool to see them! -Kryste

[@thefrugalcrafter]

No sadly

[@InnerMagpie]

All your little doodles, you should bundle and sell for ephemera. That is if you ever get too much.

[@andreaizumoto9180]

I caught the second half earlier and now I’m coming back for the beginning. While I watch I’m going to set up and try out my new watercolor pallet! I just got back from San Diego Comic-Con and there was a Holbein booth there where the owner of the company comes every year and all the supplies are 50% off! I went a little crazy but I deserve it! 😆 I’m excited to set up my own custom pallet of watercolors. I bought a metal watercolor tin from Amazon, 28 full pans for $14.99. I think it’s good for the price but has a few scratches on the white mixing area but not in the way. Would you just leave it or paint over it to prevent rusting? Maybe use nail polish?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I would use the white nail art nail polish from dollar tree. It's got a really fine tip brush and us super opaque. Great score! Have fun!

[@marymachin4845]

I have bees wax from my sons bees can I just melt it and use as I don’t know what to do with it so I can use it they look great

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Perfect!

[@berolinastrassmann]

OMG how did I miss this?!!! Could you activate the "notify me" function in You Tube when you schedule the next live session? I live several hours away from your time zone and the YT function auto converts the notification to my time zone, making it easier to join. I like the energy of the live chat and am sorry to have missed it. On the video, I love the idea of using swatches as starting point for cards, I have tons of those! Great to see you card making again. Have a great week!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I can't but you can! Click the bell and select all notifications and you should get them.

[@berolinastrassmann]

@@thefrugalcrafter Hi, Lindsay! Of course I have my notifications on, all bells and whistles ⏰🚨🔔 as a long time subscriber. However, I only get a notification once the live stream is on, but not before (since it is not pre-scheduled). If you schedule it in advance in your YT dashboard, your subscribers not only get a notification that it is happening on the scheduled date and time (YT even converts it to my own time zone 👌👍) we also see a specific "notify me" button for an extra alarm, which is activated a few minutes before the live stream starts. It sure if I am explaining this clearly so I found an article describing the process for YT creators, since I have no experience about handling the YT controls myself. beebom.com/how-schedule-livestream-youtube/

[@anneross5679]

I find that my fabritac does the bubble thing, but if I loosen the cap a little it stops.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Good tip!

[@kimmcdaniel5708]

I didn’t catch this live but enjoying it this evening. Any chance you remember where you got the dried flowers?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

They are stickers from stationary pal. Check amazon too.

[@nancyloomis3046]

Stickers are so convenient for cards, but the flat stickers, well, they just look kind of cheap and kid-like (and they’re great for kids cards.) I think that is mostly bc they look like “stickers” and are too often printed on cheap, glossy paper. But early on in my card-making, for the most part, I stopped using all but the dimensional stickers. Rub-ons are a good alternative that look professional, but they can be tricky to fix if you didn’t get a 100% transfer. It’s funny, the difference between what looks “homemade” and very amateurish and “shabby” vintage or distressed can be a very thin line.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I don't want to know what side of the line my cards are on 😆

[@jackieojeda6101]

Dear Mrs. Lindsay, I have never tried paints that have honey. I am seriously considering buying M Graham and I know you love them! Since I only know of a couple, is there any lower priced honey paints? What does the honey do? Do they feel the same as say Winston and Newton? Please I trust your advice!

[@grannysmithart]

Maimeriblu also uses honey as does Sennelier, i believe. The honey makes the paint softer and easier to rewet. I have M Graham paints, which i love. Some folks think they are too soft, its risky to store your palette on its side, keep it flat! Winsor and Newton are also good, but much drier and hard to rewet on the pallet.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

To add to grannysmiths comment which is accurate, honey is a humectant to it draws moisture from the air so your paints may be too sticky for your liking in a humid enviroment but id you like in a desert or high altitude they will be helpful. If you are on a budget Sennelier often sells the 18 set on amazon in a tin for around $40. In the us a if you just want a nice paint on a budget try Davinci. I don't think it has honey but it's great paint.

[@AafkeVultink]

I missed the live. Again. Roar lol Realy Hate Time Difference :P

[@nancyloomis3046]

To write on slick surfaces, a Sharpie (alcohol) metallic marker would probably work, but I’m sure there are others.

[@melissamoore4976]

I can

[@aprill551]

I just want to commiserate with the person who asked about xyron refills. I've been looking for one for months....sigh.....

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'll ask my contact at Derwent to ask the xyron team. I'll answer on Sat chat.

[@angelsbear37]

You need to check the spelling on your title. Stash "busing"?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

😆 I felt like I was bussing my stash all over the table 😆