20 Card Making Hacks and 6 Ways To Use Patterned Paper

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[@fionanewman5037]

My budget is saying, "Please stop, I so need every one of these paper packs😂

[@marypolancodesigns]

Hahah...I get that. I am loving this selection

[@janiew4109]

Great cards! I wish you would show them all at the end, side by side. It would help me remember all your ideas.

[@marypolancodesigns]

I love that idea! I'll keep it in mind for future videos.

[@donnaschraeder8670]

Great cards! I think my favorite one is the one you said was your last favorite.... with the lines and rounded corners. Some great ways to use patterned paper. I love the vintage patterned paper!! While I don't need any more paper, I'm going to have to get the vintage! So thankful I've discovered your channel. Thank you for sharing!

[@marypolancodesigns]

That's so nice to hear because I was feeling uncertain about that card. I appreciate you!

[@ruthfuller207]

Very nice cards, I especially liked the first one.

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY! Thank you! Me too, it was so fun

[@patilapiene3129]

Loved your tips!! I have so much patterned paper I've collected over the years. I was looking at it the other day thinking I needed some inspiration to use some of it and to make some quick cards. You provided that! Thanks for this timely inspiration! :)

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY love it when that happens, thanks so much for the sweet comment.

[@cindyhunt6397]

Another great video. I also love the ombré paper, was so thrilled to get it as I struggle with ink blending. I do that strip technique, but use double sided tape instead of gluing each strip. Using Left over foil strips comes out gorgeous.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Great share, I want to try that next time I do it. Thank you

[@cherieselauer7829]

Sometimes you just need a super fast card! So using the blended cardstock is perfect! Wonderful ideas

[@marypolancodesigns]

I know that's right! I am loving the simple, beautiful cards I can put together with this cardstock and the rub ons.

[@mandyhall1674]

Great hacks. Love the heart balloons. Thanks Mary and have a beautiful day.

[@marypolancodesigns]

You as well, thank you!

[@wandamanasseri9052]

Great ideas Mart. Thank you for sharing!

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I'm so glad you found them helpful! Yay!

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You melt our winter here i Hamar Norway 🇳🇴 Love your videos and i can literally hear you smiling 😊 Thank you so much 👍

[@marypolancodesigns]

What a kind compliment thank you so much!

[@tjorven64]

@@marypolancodesigns Kindness spreads easily you know, what you send out is what you get back :-) Norwegian saying i think 🤔🥰👍🇧🇻

[@arashy]

Great cards and tips as usual, Mary! 😃

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much! I'm so glad you liked them!

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You are such a joy to watch and listen to. 🇨🇦💜😀

[@marypolancodesigns]

What a great compliment thank you so very much!

[@KathySparkle1]

Wow-great tip for the tiny diecut hearts!

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY! Thank you so much, it was so fun to make actually!

[@bobbirobinson4084]

Awesome cards! You make it seem so easy ❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

That's a great compliment, thank you!

[@MargaritaMaven]

Great cards. You popped up on my you tube…started following

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy you're here!

[@Taitcreates639]

Hello Mary, I just lived this whole video, some things I’ve forgetting about, some excellent tips, most of all some beautiful cards. Ty so much.

[@marypolancodesigns]

What a great compliment thank you so much!

[@edsweatt454]

The shaker card is gorgeous! Mrs. Ed

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yay!!! Thank you so much

[@michellehaller4196]

After watching, I went straight to my craft table and used the Playful 6x8 to make the striped card. To tie it all together I ran it through an embossing folder and popped the layer up on foam tape for the front of my card!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh this is the best compliment ever! Thank you so much!

[@Peggy2316]

Love the way you were able to use patterned paper to make some awesome cards!! I may have to get mine out and start using them, lol

[@marypolancodesigns]

YES get it out and play! :) Can't mess it up...well I mean you could I guess but then you could just chop it up and make strips. lol

[@michelegourd5742]

Mary, so very beautiful!! I have so much paper pattern that I do not use!!! This was so helpful!

[@marypolancodesigns]

That's so great to hear! I hope you put that paper to good use!

[@jaylenelobese4257]

Beautiful cards loved the video.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much!

[@melindalowry8486]

I LOVE every one of these cards!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Such a great compliment thank you so much!

[@typintypos]

Wonderful tips! I bought a simple pack of pattern paper pad and I didn't want them to go to waste so your tips are so helpful! Definitely going to make some. Thanks.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh that's so great to hear thank you!

[@carriesheridan7643]

Awesome tips, Mary! Thanks so much! My favorite is that adorable shaker card because those little conversation hearts are the cutest!

[@marypolancodesigns]

So glad you liked it! They are so fun!

[@stephanietm9960]

Excellent video and beautiful cards!!! Thank you :-)

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much!

[@TD-bu9wv]

As always, these are great ideas. Thank you.

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are very welcome!

[@Honeybee1975..]

Beautiful cards!

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Thank you so much!

[@LindaSteen-n5r]

This is FANTASTIC. Thank you.

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My pleasure thank you so much!

[@debrahartzel2486]

Great tips and cute designs

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Thank you so much!

[@shirleydesrochers3319]

Fabulous cards!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so very much ❤️

[@beatebreen1549]

Love the high lights on the hearts ,..so little but adds so much ❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much! I love adding little details where I can.

[@rosemaryfidler4061]

A beautiful set of cards Mary. I'm always looking for ways to use patterned paper. I have so much! So thank you for your ideas.

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome! Thank you!

[@edsweatt454]

All of the cards are just beautiful ❤️. Mrs. Ed

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Thank you so very much ❤️

[@dianalama1591]

Wonderful tips, Mary! Love all cards and the use of pattern paper.

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Thank you so much!

[@dariasikorski7217]

Cute cards, great hacks!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so very much!

[@annaromero6312]

What cute cards, I struggle using pattern paper. These are great ideas. 🥰💕

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much!

[@paulawray6210]

Happy 2025, Mary. Thank you for these great ideas. Love the ombre paper.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Happy 2025 to you too! I've been having so much fun with these papers

[@LizBgood]

Once again I love your ideas!! I love this paper you've shown us and I want at lease 2 of those pads for beginners. Thanks Mary

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yay!!! I'm so glad you liked the paper, I had so much fun with them.

[@louisehaydu7884]

Wonderful tips and tricks! Love the Press-n-Seal for alignment!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

So glad you liked it! Thank you so much!

[@Cindyalbritton]

I just love your enthusiasm, you are so sweet and kind. Thx for doing these videos for us.❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

What a kind compliment thank you so very much

[@melissazabower339]

Love the gnome card. I often cute images out of patterned paper, usually flowers. Never would have thought to use paper as shaker bits. 💛😊

[@marypolancodesigns]

So glad you liked the gnome card! It’s such a fun way to use patterned paper! 😊

[@mangobaby2]

All your ideas here are just absolutely adorable and easy to duplicate

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh that's so great to hear thank you so much for the feedback!

[@dianahults3059]

Those A2 size paper pads are a great. I use them a lot! They are very cost-effective.

[@marypolancodesigns]

I agree completely!

[@nancyglaspie6735]

Great ideas! TFS

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much!

[@maryvogtsberger5056]

Thanks for some great ideas!

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You are very welcome!

[@wandakuzyk]

Love the cards. Beautiful. You give off such happiness in your videos. Makes my day. Thank you!❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

That makes me so happy to hear! 😊 Thank you for this wonderful compilment

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Beautiful cards Mary 🥰 I love your card designs, your tips and tricks ❤️ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx

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Thanks so much!

[@SusanWeisbrod]

I was also ex ited by the a2 ombre pad, every time I saw ombre paper it was 12x12 which wouldn't work. So glad they made it.

[@marypolancodesigns]

I’m so glad to hear that! It’s definitely a game-changer for making cards quickly

[@gavincollins8053]

I love watching your videos Mary, you always make me smile. Thanks for all your tips and tricks.

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You are so very welcome! 😊

[@susan710734]

Hi Mary. Happy New Year. I love these cards Mary. Hope life is treating you well. 😊🥰❤️

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Happy new year! Thank you so much, I hope the same for you! HUGS!

[@sandralaude6501]

Great video! Thanks!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yay, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChristieBrooks-f5r]

Love these tips! Thanks! ❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

You’re welcome 😊

[@sheilastyrebriere]

Awesome tips Mary, and very sweet cards 🥰🤗

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you liked them!

[@TorBaker5900]

I love the look of mixed media, but I don't want to be the one to make it lol. Great cards & tips, tfs!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Hahah...SAME!

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Lovely cards Mary! Tfs.x

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much! YAY

[@cindyn3383]

Great tips and tricks. Thank you.

[@marypolancodesigns]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@stephanietm9960]

Excellent video and beautiful cards!!! Thank you so much 🙂

[@marypolancodesigns]

My pleasure thank you so much!

[@christineb6524]

Love watching ur videos when I come across them…✌🏽

[@marypolancodesigns]

So glad you're enjoying them! That's such a great compliment!

[@minikraut]

Cheating? Noooo. Unless I told someone that beautiful blend was painstakingly created by me, of course! Had to laugh at you choosing your shaker bits - It's a (hard -->) heart choice! Charming and inspirational, as always!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh thank you for this; so kind of you!

[@reJOYCEful1]

Thanks Mary. Cute cards! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Happy New Year to you too!

[@MareeForman]

Thanks so much Mary. These are just so lovely💕💕

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You are so welcome!

[@KathySparkle1]

Tick boxes for the WIN! Super idea!

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Oh thank you for that!

[@MsShanarun]

Great video!

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Thanks! I appreciate it so much

[@melodiefreund2026]

Love the cards! I really want the ombré paper but struggling with the shipping costs.

[@marypolancodesigns]

That's a bummer! Other companies make it too if you want to search around.

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Love your videos

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Thank you so much! That's such a great compliment

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Love this video..❤👍

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Yay! I'm so glad! ❤️

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So cute!😊❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you thank you!

[@cherij9008]

I love SBC!

[@marypolancodesigns]

SAME...huge fan!

[@kelleyoneal2578]

I have lots of pre purchased pattern paper but just discovered digital paper. It's cheaper, doesn't take up physical space and can re-size the paper size. 😊😊

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oooh I'll have to look into that, thank you for the tip

[@kelleyoneal2578]

@marypolancodesigns also endless supply. Never run out of a favorite design. Creative Fabrica, Etsy, etc has an endless supply of digital paper.

[@smply4you]

Great cards, great tips as always. Looking forward to trying them. I wonder what the equivalent to press and seal is in Australia? I've never heard of it before.

[@marypolancodesigns]

So glad you liked it! I'm not sure actually; I hope you find something similar

[@MercyCuenca]

I too cutdown my panels to the desired size and an intact frame!

[@MercyCuenca]

LOL @pre-blended paper being a sham! But no, it's a short-cut!

[@MercyCuenca]

And I love paper piecing!

[@marypolancodesigns]

😆 🤣 okay good.

[@lorraine8037]

Great video, Mary! Can you please share which black cardstock that you use? I struggle with heat and bossing on black card stock which shows little Dots. Yes I am using the anti static powder but still getting these results perio. I think it's the card stock

[@marypolancodesigns]

I'm so sorry I don't have the exact kind I'm using. I must have picked it up at a store some time. However I love the Lawn Fawn brand ; good weight and stark black. Here is the link to that: shrsl.com/4t7yy

[@KathySparkle1]

Ombre YESSS

[@marypolancodesigns]

Right? I love it so much!

[@keishajackson4054]

That blended colors pack is in my future….. cheating? Nope, still need to be creative to put it all together for a card just like you said 😂

[@marypolancodesigns]

I agree completely! ❤️ 💙

[@stonechops]

Does the glue gun have small blobs of glue coming out of the tip occasionally, like when using some top brand glue manually? Thanks,

[@marypolancodesigns]

I would say no to the glue it comes with which is Nuvo glue. But when I put my bearly art glue in it, it does a little bit so I just keep it upside down as I'm using it

[@AmazinGraceXOXO1]

What anti static powder are you using? I’ve never seen that before!

[@marypolancodesigns]

This is the powder I use: shrsl.com/4t5fp And this is the holder I put it in: amzn.to/4230dt0

[@AmazinGraceXOXO1]

@marypolancodesigns thank you!! I have the pouch in my stash now I just need the holder! That's such a brilliant idea!!!

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