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[@AzaleaQueen]

Perfect Pearls have a binder in them that doesn't need to be sealed. Misting them with water activates the resin binder. You activated the binder once you added water and made a shimmery color wash. When the mixture dried on the paper it was totally set. I simply love Perfect Pearls. They have so many uses and are fabulous! Unfortunately, they're also sorely underrated. I absolutely love your cards and find your creativity inspiring. tfs

[@qtem1]

I love all of your cards but am partial to the die inlays. They look so effective. 😊

[@laurie3881]

Wow, I love them all, but the one that stands out to me the most is the first one, the Happy Birthday card. It's how you used the perfect pearls and embossing folder to create a silver wood look. It is such a versatile background. While the flowers colours you used are bright and lovely, if I try to recreate this card I might try silver flowers.

[@jasminthomas3528]

I am such a fan of your work that I am actually addicted to your creativity.

[@dianasanner3669]

Love the wood grain with the perfect pearls. Hexagons are my next favorite. Thanks Natash!

[@mydyisgod]

I’ve had perfect pearls for few years. I had no idea you could activate them with water!!

[@vernaraney9870]

I just hate it when you stop lol Thank you for all your teaching us

[@cathihester6513]

I love the inlay one. I am always nervous about trying that technique but you make it look so easy. And I don’t usually use dark card bases either. But these are all beautiful.

[@anjanaramanan7128]

Loved all the cards. But colourful mandala was my favourite

[@scott-n-miarode8565]

This is the video i needed. I had been struggling with an inlay idea all day. Just 1 card and 4 hours to make it happen. And then I saw your technique. Oh my goodness, so, so ez and now I can't wait to get back to my worktable. Thank you Natasha!! I hope you do more with framed in inlay.

[@JH-wd7ul]

Thank you for doing more dark backgrounds! So many ideas - you are amazing! And so generous to share them with us. Thank you! Janet 🤗👍💕

[@brendakatrein7430]

The perfect Pearls background is so lovely!🥰 Thank you once again for such a beautiful card tutoria!

[@lindafrier26]

I am drawn to the inlay, that’s how I started making cards.

[@soniabergeron8711]

Love the technique of perfect Pearl's. You always have stunning ideas that you're sharing with us.

[@yvonnebongle418]

Natasha, as usual your cards are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful talent.

[@victoriakellogg6459]

GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS..........GORGEOUS!!!!! Hugs my creatively crafty Sister XOXOXO

[@marikareimer4411]

I love all these cards! Looking forward to your next video 😊

[@lindagreen8287]

All the cards are beautiful I look forward to trying them and watching for many more. Thanks for sharing!🙂

[@sharynackerley2611]

Love how they all turned out and how each one is so different 💕

[@connielester1641]

Can’t choose a favorite. They are all so special. Love the black card bases!

[@veecee9536]

I know I'm late catching up with this video, but your work is never out of date. That you repeatedly use same materials is so helpful and refreshing. Not many of us can keep buying the latest on trend stamps, dies etc. You are one of the few demonstrators that repeatedly use your same stash, thank you so much. Loved these samples and actually bought the Alina hexagon dies as I didn't have anything like that. All the cards were great ideas and so worth copying. Regards from UK 🇬🇧

[@leonahiggins5170]

Thank you Natasha. I love the mandala for it's simplicity. You make the inlay look so easy! All lovely.

[@lonyamathys7131]

I like them all but the die cut inlay is probably my favorite. I enjoy all of your videos and I just want to say it is refreshing to watch and be inspired and not feel like it is a commercial for some new products.

[@shirleyriley7941]

I really love each of these cards. It's amazing how much they all pop on the dark backgrounds.

[@Kraftaddikt]

Thanks for the amazing ideas 😘👏🏼👏🏼I liked the huge mandala card. And the other one is the inlay card

[@donnamaree5253]

Hi Natasha, I don’t know where to start because all of your cards are just absolutely stunning! But if I had to pick a favourite it would be the one with the metallic blue inlays. Honestly there’s no end to your talent you are one truly amazing lady 🥇🎨

[@misscheesecake1952]

I love that way you used the Perfect Pearls to change up look of black cardstock. And the embossing folder us a great idea

[@tinawakefield9477]

I love dark cards,especially navy blue.Your cards are,as always, really nice. Thank you Natasha💐🌸

[@RiksKitty]

All lovely, but the first one with perfect pearls is the winner from this batch for me - gorgeous!

[@beverlycrear7117]

Thanks for the great tutorial...I can't wait to play with these ideas 😀 I LOVE YOUR STYLE!!!

[@tracis.1691]

I am going to try all of these card ideas! They are fabulous! I REALLY love the inlay card! I have most of the supplies! I have two questions. When die cutting foliage, do you save the pieces you didn't use? How? And, is there a reason why you use white EP on each card? Just curious.

[@alinaflorea28]

Ohhh wow, what a perfect way to use perfect pearls on black cardstock! Always an inspiration! :* hugs and greetings from Romania!

[@stamperssecret5379]

Maybe that’s what I’m doing wrong with embossing powders. I’ve just been buying whatever is cheapest, not what I usually do. I’ll buy the fine powders now. Thanks!

[@dedefleisher9603]

You talent is amazing. I’ve never tried perfect pearls. I must try the birthday card with the flowers. Thank you for your time!!

[@elizabethnovak4951]

YOU are a marvelous creative!! I always learn something from your videos even though I’ve been cardmaking for over 20 years. Thank you!

[@stamperssecret5379]

I’ve got to get that embossing folder that looks like wood. Obviously, because he makes Stampers’ Secret tools, he’s a wood worker. There just aren’t enough supplies to use for men. **sigh**. Lol

[@ninasmith5619]

Beautiful cards as always . I am going to try the mandala one. I don’t have a mandala die, but I have some doilies. I’m wondering if that’ll work…. I’ll let you know, half term next week so I’ll have the time to give it a go..,!! Thank you for the inspiration. N. Xx

[@jo-annstoneham1813]

Certainly difficult to say which is my favourite card because they are all pretty fabulous but because you want to know, I think the dark blue satin squares with silver leaves is my favourite. Thanks for today's inspiration Natasha. 🇨🇦

[@gaylecarlyle2869]

I love what you do, but just a suggestion, slow your talking down. Not a criticism just I can't catch it all. Like I said, I love what you do.

[@juliewurf7506]

Lovely cards as always. For some unknown reason I'm a day late watching this. Guess what I was doing yesterday? ...die cutting a big pile of the hexagon dies! Thanks for the idea

[@wakkywoman46]

So pretty!!! I love them all! But the leaves are probably what I would do first!! Thank you for sharing!

[@carolpickford4588]

I did not expect to like the oval frame, but loved it. Doily I thought oh no, but it looks fab. The little squares and patterned hexagons are also great. I just loved all of them and even pondering about it I cannot pick a favorite. I'm looking forward to trying out each design and also going to look for the perfect pearls. Have not heard about it before. Thanks again for wonderful ideas and for showing us how to do them.

[@minikraut]

I've not had much luck with spritzing perfect pearls powder after applying them; I also tried water coloring with them and wasn't too impressed. Too uncontrollable for my taste. So they've pretty much been living in their drawer. But this is going to help them out of there - the structure is going to bring Perfect Pearls and me onto the same page again! I also love the inlay technique you presented. Thx!!

[@ChristieBrooks-f5r]

The first card with the Perfecr Pearls and wood texture is my favorite! Love your use of various older products too.

[@maureenhadfield9315]

I absolutely love your videos. No matter what you are showing, you make it look so easy. I love the black cards on today's video, especially the first one with the orange flowers 💐 😍. Thank you 😀

[@jennifermcdaniel3808]

So beautiful. I used perfect pearls years ago. We mixed alittle bit of it and Johnson floor polish or whatever.it was white. Then we painted our flowers and it was such a beautiful effect on any color of paper. I think it was called Jubilee. TFS

[@kerrycanale9472]

This is one of your older videos but I can't get enough of your creativity. This one sure called my name cause I tend to stay away from black cards but no more thanks for being inspiring ❤

[@marjoriedowden1585]

You do realize that you are asking an unfair question, right? All your cards are so pretty that it's hard to pick a favorite. But after much debating, lol, I really like the one with the Perfect Pearls powder.

[@charlottethien3749]

Natasha , I really like the card with the hot pink flowers, and the Lacey looking one. It had never occurred to me to use dark card stock . Thank you for sharing your creations ❣️

[@donnahurder4665]

Absolutely LOVE these ideas. Thanks so much for the inspiration!!

[@donnajarrett3241]

Oh I just love these ideas! Thanks so much for sharing and giving me a creative push 😀

[@Dotalina33]

I like all of these cards. The one I would prob try first would be the black and white hexagon one. I would die cut the little inserts just in bk & white. It really has a lot of potential. Ha! Especially if you were a soccer player! The second card would be the one with the four leaves in a diamond shape. Thanks for these great ideas!!

[@nikkirosindale7854]

love everything,i have so many pearl powders,paints etc but nevwe really use them,but now so many way Thankyou

[@theresagerlach6217]

Really enjoyed these cards. I think my favorite is a the colorful doily. Thanks for sharing.

[@dianalarkin9483]

I really enjoy all your videos. I love all your cards but particularly like the woodgrain one today. I have never used perfect pearls but am going to get some and try your techniques!

[@oxanahealy9768]

Love them all but w perfect pearls is my favorite!

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

Fabulous ideas. It's been a while since I watched...this will give a jump-start!

[@yvonnemoore3698]

Oh Natasha four more fabulous cards. I think my two favourites where the oval frame and flowers and the mandala one but saying that they are all beautiful. Thank 😊

[@eddybenski4053]

Wonderful ideas. Like the first one with the oval frame😉😉😉😉😉

[@djmmeade2094]

Wow absolutely beautiful all of them . Love love love yr channel so inspiring could watch you all day long... some days I do . Dont have a favourite one there all beautiful

[@juliez1539]

Thanks for showing us these techniques for using dark papers! I liked best the first one with perfect pearls, which I love to use, and the one with the mandala on white card stock that you colored with ink.

[@charlesmangum2100]

Nice cards as usual. I am planning to do a black Halloween card. You have given me some ideas. Thank you.

[@FlowerGemsGirl]

I liked them all but the last one would be my top fave cause of the bright colors against the black. But I really liked the perfect pearls idea too. These dark bases videos are helping me use up not only the black bases I have but the really dark greens, blues and purples too! Thanks!

[@francesgrainger3913]

You're fab , but am grateful for the slow down speed in the little 3dots top right, not complaining at all xx just fact

[@sandras.3560]

Natasha, you are genial! Always creative and inspiring, thank you so much

[@cppawley]

Thank you for your wonderful card ideas. You have fast become my favourite person to watch and get ideas from

[@jaynekeck7038]

I love them all and will try them all. I just love to watch your videos. Your such a great teacher. And these 4 cards are amazing.

[@iluvmyboba]

Hi, Natasha. All 4 cards are beautiful. You are a very creative lady. Continue being a light.

[@craftypam9992]

I tried to use the coupon code when I bought the hexagons, but they said it was invalid - in case you have listed it wrong and wanted to check? Love the perfect pearls card.

[@leslielescalleet2248]

i will definitely use the perfect pearls tech. also liked your fabulous friend with rainbow lace... wonderful ideas

[@bethgintx]

All are fabulous cards. I love the hexagon one and the one with the big die cut. Thanks for sharing.

[@donnasuehoward4020]

I love dark card bases because they are not so popular. I have found that my circle of friends and family prefer them. They say that is how they know it is handmade. Thank you for the lovely ideas.

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Has the coupon code worked for anyone on the hexagon set ? I have tried it several times now and it will not work. Its pretty straight fwd, so I don't think I am making a mistake. I had the same results when the code was first shared too =(

[@jenbixler5824]

I love all of your cards. This one takes the cake because I have never, EVER, heard of the Perfect Pearls product! Thank you so so much for sharing this with us all.

[@tonimcdaniel5388]

These are all very nice. My favorite is the first one. When you make dimensional flowers like this, how do you send them through the mail?

[@chrisgale3096]

Can't pick a favourite they are all great. So simple but clever.must try thank you once again for inspiration

[@kimdymund5079]

I love your work and learn so much from your tips and tricks! I also have a small craft space, I would love to see how you organise your craft stash

[@wendihaikugrl2651]

So lovely!! I have a bunch of black cardstock I need to use!! TYFS! 🌞

[@ginahowe2645]

All lovely cards but I will probably recreate the first card because I have all of the materials to do so. I have been making cards with darker bases more often as they have more of a dramatic effect.

[@jacquiliddell7680]

Absolutely great as usual xxx I love them all but I like the first one with the oval n orange flowers quite dramatic

[@denisegibson819]

I use old eye shadow and white card stock and colour in all my butterflies and flowers and they tun out really beautiful.

[@fmbelanger2019]

Natasha…you are so inspirational….I love the ideas!! Thank you !,

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I can never open the aliexpress links for some reason :( would you mind including the store name as well?

[@Bellbirdblue]

They are all magical! I think I’ll try the first one first but I’ll give all a go - I have some of the dies so it’s fun when you realise you can do it too.

[@danielapeer8760]

I really love your work! Gorgeous cards! I'd be interested in to see your whole stationary!

[@SashaReade]

Fab video Tash! Love it ;)

[@joleecolchado7695]

What lovely cards!! Thank you for the wonderful ideas!!

[@carla109]

They are all lovely, but my favorites are the hexagon and the pearls birthday cards.

[@Bee-Kind-Baker]

Thanks!

[@NatashaFooteCreative]

Thank you Christie! That's very kind of you!!! xx

[@mangobaby2]

They are all beautiful, but I think that the doily is my favorite just because of all the bright colors

[@ruthjames715]

I love them all but especially the first and third ones. Ruth down under.

[@karensims4458]

Where can I get those wonderful quilt dyes? Love your cards.

[@jeannieking2439]

Love all the ways to use dark cardstock, beautiful! Thanks.

[@shakinah29]

I liked the first one and the last one the best!!! Love the pop of color against the black!

[@judyhartmann3071]

Pretty cards my favorite is the second one! Love the birthday one too. But all are great!

[@carylrobinson2352]

Love the perfect pearls/embossed background! Beautiful!! The hexagonal card is also beautiful!! Also love the idea of inlaying the leaves in the squares!!

[@bjaustin2922]

You are always brilliant and get right to the point. Love love love your ideas❤️

[@sandyhopkins6098]

I like for my fabulous friend, that’s my favorite.

[@vickiburow7560]

Natasha, I love this! I bought some cheap black card stock that would look so nice with some cool upgrades; you’ve really inspired me to give it a go.

[@andrewandberthapilgrim999]

Thanks fir sharing. Love the perfect pearls technique.

[@SimplifytoPeace]

I really like the one with the flowers and oval frame. I will try that one. I also like the hexagon card as well. Will have to look for those dies.

[@judevivier153]

The perfect pearls is a hit! Wow! Honestly all of them are inspiring Natasha. Thank you.