LIMITED TIME to make Christmas Cards (my STRATEGY)

[@IngridBlackburn]

Hope everyone had a fun filled few weeks! Did YOU join in and get some done this season? I'm amazed at what I was able to fit into these busy, busy few weeks. I'd love to know how you did, or even just how your Holidays (if in the states) were! And if not in the states - just life...lol. Leave me a comment...

[@elainesmith1124]

Love this …. So glad I’m not the only one who squeezes in card making like this! Merry Christmas ❤️

[@Tiffany.Solorio]

I am just aiming for done. LOL! I love the idea of doing cards in stages. I am really loving taking my backgrounds that I have already made and using them for cards. Loved this style of video BTW. And hello Michael! hehehe... Your grandbabies are so cute!

[@IngridBlackburn]

Aren't they?!! I was making the card on the thumbnail right after, to which Reid promptly said of course right after I turned the camera...I want that one!!! It's funny, we have a hard time discerning what he's saying, yet when boldly exclaiming which card HE wanted...clear as a bell...lol 😂🎨😁

[@IngridBlackburn]

You totally have this Tiffany. Stages are amazing. And I KNOW you have enough backgrounds....lol.

[@robinjedlicka5546]

Never realized how much joy a simple card can bring to someone until I did a Christmas card exchange. I have sent out cards all through "Covid" since no one was allowed to gather/travel just for my own sense of sanity to keep in touch with family and friends, but never understood the power of that simple gesture until this year and the card exchange - receiving a card has been so uplifting to me.... Thank you for all your videos. Wishing you and your family a joy filled holiday season.

[@BB-nz5sk]

Do you regret complying with all of the COVID hysteria in hindsight??

[@KerenTamir]

Omg Ingrid this video is absolutely brilliant. You’re a genius. And then you pulled my stencils and used them for Xmas cards. How awesome. I don’t know how you create in the car I would get so nauseous.

[@IngridBlackburn]

A girls'gotta do what she can with limited time....lol. glad you liked it Keren. I've been WAITING to use those two for this!!! 😘😍🎨

[@caatandco7848]

Thank you Ingrid for showing me that all I need is a plan, some time managament and that I do not have to finish everything in one go. I have so many ideas rolling around in my head that usually I do not know where to start and then get into trouble timewise.. thank you for your inspiration and encouragement, I loved the gelliprints and how you turned them into cards. x

[@judibradshaw1948]

Gorgeous cards! I love your gorgeous backgrounds!

[@nicollevisser8141]

Dear Ingrid, thanks for your inspirational video again. It is so great that you make these large sheets and make cards from it. I really like your designs. Can you make a video on that? I learned from the summer eat sleep and craft, that you put an extra colour of paper in the middle on the top and bottom. That was already an eye opener for me. As I used only a border on the whole panel . And you quickly showed some designs here but I think I can really learn a lot of designing the cards. Maybe it is your secret and you do not want to share, but maybe I am lucky.... Thanks again for your always inspirational videos and how great you made all those Christmas cards this year!

[@ruthvanmackelenberg9034]

Thanks for sharing your ideas for time to create. You’ve inspired me to get going.💕🇦🇺🎄

[@IngridBlackburn]

I so LOVE that Ruth!!! You totally have this. It's not about the amount, just the love. Have fun creating yours this year. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! 😍😘🎨

[@knackability7098]

Simple, elegant, beautiful. Thank you for the encouragement.

[@IngridBlackburn]

That's sweet, thanks! You got this too!! Thanks for watching & leaving a comment. 😘😍🎨

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Wow Ingrid, very impressive. The backgrounds are amazing and good for you carving out what may have been unproductive time in the car. Thanks for the inspiration. 😊

[@IngridBlackburn]

You're not kidding Brendaelaine!! I have to say, I'm truly excited to have so many done ready to go. It's a good chunk, and they were fun to make. Thanks so much for watching & leaving a comment. 😘😍🎨

[@isabellekellner9859]

What a great inspirational video, thx for so many tips. It feels good to know that, if we want, we can. Big hug from belgium

[@annajavier5712]

Your cards were really nice all my backgrounds were gel prints with snowflakes I made 100 none the same and that’s what I like about gel printing. I think I made a total of 6 different designs and I made over 112 cards the most so far. Congrats on getting some cards made, I don’t work because of cancer but it gives me lots of time for my art when I’m feeling good,

[@IngridBlackburn]

I'm so glad you are feeling well enough to make 112... that's amazing!! You're so right, one of my fav reasons for using gel printed backgrounds too Anna. Thanks for watching & leaving a comment. 😘😍🎨

[@sherryliberto6749]

Beautiful scenery and I just knew Michael was gonna say " hi honey... lolol. I have everything done i just have to assemble and put in the mail. Mission accomplished. Thanks for the challenge. Sending love and big hugs Sherry 💖💖💖

[@IngridBlackburn]

SO GLAD you got it all done! I'm doing more assembly and writing in the car today. Hope to have LOTS more accomplished. It's definitely been a fun challenge. I'm glad to have several ready to be mailed too. Thanks for watching and playing along Sherry! 😘😍🎨

[@craftywifeycrafts2993]

Thanks for the pep talk, I'm going into my craft room now! I was sitting here watching other people craft. I'm taking my rear into my room to actually do some myself. :P

[@IngridBlackburn]

Okay....you made my day!! Hope you got a good start! Even if it's a few, that's more than we had yesterday, right?! Love that you were inspired to get crafty. 😘😍🎨

[@lltpgh2012]

Thanks for the encouragement. Had planned to work on the ribbon flowers for hair clips but haven't touched the supplies I packed for this weekend.

[@IngridBlackburn]

There's always tomorrow. It's a bright, shiny new day. You got this!! 😘😍🎨

[@ingrid2543]

Such beautiful cards! I need to play around with this technique over the winter. Thank you

[@IngridBlackburn]

Oh yes, 💯❄️❄️! You'll love it.souch fun, cures perfectionism, and sparks creativity. You'll definitely fall in love with it. 😘😍🎨

[@kimjohnson1675]

How wonderful! You have inspired me to take advantage of the time I have.

[@IngridBlackburn]

Love it Kim! Together we got this. Fit it in where you can. For me, the biggest takeaway is there's time, I just need to prioritize "hair appointment" it! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. 😍😘🎨

[@dinaglass3716]

Thanks for the inspiration and time ideas! Love the cards!

[@IngridBlackburn]

So glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching & leaving a comment. 😘😍🎨

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Beautiful cards 🥰 amazing nature and adorable children ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity and trip Hugs xx I am making Christmas cards 😉

[@IngridBlackburn]

YAY...so glad you're making yours Joan!! I'm missing the snow....and kiddos. 😉

[@michelegourd5742]

What awesome ideas!! Your grandkids were just too cute!! Do you still get to travel with your husband and the travel agency? Thanks for sharing!!

[@IngridBlackburn]

Hey Michele!!! Sadly not too much. I'm working full time now, so my travel time is greatly cut back 😭, but with how volatile travel has been for a few years, so thankful we could replace his income with mine. 10 years of hard work on KZbin paid off, I developed a new expertise....lol. I so did not prompt them either, they were naturally mesmerized with the card making. I miss them already... Thanks for popping by chickie!! Glad you enjoyed it. 😘🍁🎨

[@ashleyowens1093]

I got most of my backgrounds done about 3 weeks ago. Haven't touched them since. Soooo! Tomorrow is sentiment day. Envelopes next week with goal of mailing by 12/5. We'll see! You're an inspiration!

[@IngridBlackburn]

LOVE it!!! Fun fact giving yourself a dated deadline takes sharing it publicly to a higher level. I know you got this Ashley!!! 😘😉🎨

[@lindalincks6187]

I loved this video! Seeing the beautiful scenery and beautiful grand kids!! I have to craft in chunks of time too. I sadly use that as an excuse not to craft at all sometimes. 😢 Well, that and my procrastination degree! I have really been challenging myself to create more and have made more cards this year than ever! Thank you for sharing your time and inspiration!! 😊

[@IngridBlackburn]

SO glad you enjoyed it Linda!! They are cute...so precious. I miss the snow already....lol. That's amazing that you've created more than ever!! Here's to hitting crafty goals! 😁😘😍

[@kiwisunshine9631]

There is nothing I love more than sitting down to make a special card for someone, be it a close friend, or a good neighbour. However I don't always feel like making the card in one go. I might only have 15 minutes to spare, so I just decide what colour card or DSP I want to use and which stamps/dies I am going to use. Once I have done that I put it all on my desk ready to assemble wen I am ready, or have more time. There is NO rule that says you HAVE to sit and make the card in one go. Some of us can do that, some are not able to for whatever reason. I feel as if I have achieved something if I do it in small steps, when I can. Health issues get in my way and I have learned that, for me, it is better to just make my cards in stages. It works for me. Just do what works for you! That gorjuss snow in your video, and those oh so red leaves...deep sigh! Such a beautiful scene! Thanks Ingrid, stay well and have a Magical Christmas! xx

[@ruthluther9577]

great cards. I started mine, only make 22 and i don't send the till dec 14 because my mom sent them then

[@IngridBlackburn]

Awe, I love that. You have your own Card tradition. That's special. Glad you enjoyed them Ruth!! 😍😘🎨

[@wendyharbarger1445]

Our daughter and her partner came to visit us for Thanksgiving but both had to work a couple days, so I was able to get some die cutting done during those hours. I’m sorry, but you don’t look old enough to have grandchildren!! Thanks for sharing.

[@lindaspaulding1021]

I'm new to this process and need to know what kind of paper to use. Weight of paper? Beautiful thought for the holidays.

[@IngridBlackburn]

Great question Linda! For my bases I used heavyweight neenah 110# solar white. For the prints neenah exact 100# which is much cheaper and lightweight. I use that for layers as it's lightweight too. I have a supply list in the description if that helps with clickable links for ease. Happy card making!! 😘😍🎨

[@arlenesouppa3799]

I find your voice very soothing

[@bethjeans3780]

All so beautiful - and dividing tasks into chunks just smart. Yes, you inspired me to get crackin’ - today! - since I do have time! If you’re the gel plate princess, I’m the princess of procrastination (that PhD is on the wall). And a question - the dark chocolate (?) lines above and below some prints that sets them off nicely crisp against the flow-y parts: is that cardstock? Or paint or ink? When I’m tired I’ve used cardstock; when alert sometimes I mask off and use ink. Happy holidays to you and yours - including your “hi honey.”

[@IngridBlackburn]

What a great question Beth! Yes, it's cardstock. IF I had time, I'd emboss, but I love the clean lines of the Deep Chocolate cardstock - it needs that little something. Dresses the card up, little touch. Have fun creating today! I'm finishing up writing cards in the car today. Been a cram packed few weeks, still can't believe I got a stack of cards done to be mailed out in between everything. 😘😍🎨

[@bethjeans3780]

@@IngridBlackburn YOU! DID! IT! (Remembering the previous video.) I think part of my issue is committing to an idea when there are 50. It gets too muddled. Choices can be the enemy. Carry on!

[@Tiffany.Solorio]

We must have gotten our Procrastination PHD at the same place hahaha!!!

[@bethjeans3780]

@@Tiffany.Solorio It’s a highly exclusive program! lol

[@IngridBlackburn]

@@bethjeans3780 isn't THAT the truth!! Choices can do us in....lol