NEVER MISS sending A BIRTHDAY CARD again...

I'm always creating from a need when it comes to Birthday cards vs. joy. They always come at the most inopportune time, which is tough because I feel it's such a personal card. But I think I've come up with a solution to help set me up for success. Oh, and this is a CARD BANK video...
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[@IngridBlackburn]

The CARD BANK is back!!! I would LOVE TO KNOW what YOUR favorite birthday stamp set or word dies are and what struggles YOU have around birthday cards?!! I need a few more ideas... Thanks for watching!!!

[@caatandco7848]

Actually I changed direction, moved away from buying any more BD stamps and now have a few alphabet die sets in my stash.. so I can 'write' and create tailor-made to what I need. Even more handy if you make BD cards in a variety of languages. ♥ x

[@IngridBlackburn]

@UC2jUgHNlpV%F0%9F%98%803oKvwTWak-wPQ An EXCELLENT point! NUMBER sets too - are quite helpful for me. Thanks for sharing - that's a great idea. 💌🎨

[@nyssac2914]

I have a hero arts birthday stamp that I like. I’ve also put all my stamps into Evernote and added tags, because often there’s a set of images and they have a nice sentiment along with it. If I’m not using the image I often forget about the sentiment so now I can open up Evernote and do a quick search for “birthday” and go “oh yes that sentiment in the peony set would work perfectly”.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Great idea Ingrid to be prepared and keep the options limited to not get sidetracked💖

[@caatandco7848]

Thank you for teaming up with Ardyth, Lauren and Justine, what a brilliant idea that birthday bank. Sometimes I think you guys can mind read, a great idea we can all draw inspiration from at exactly the right time. ;) ♥ x

[@ClearlyCards]

I am soooo glad I found your KZbin video’s! I la la love your teaching techniques...❤️❤️❤️

[@IngridBlackburn]

Me too! SO glad you are here Becca!! Glad you're enjoying it all. Thanks so much for watching and leaving me a comment. Means a lot! 😘💌🎨

[@Pebblesmas]

I'm just watching these birthday bank videis again, i forget so much.. Love your video! 👍

[@heliodoxa]

You described my birthday card angst so well!

[@jesseb5112]

I do birthday cards for the women at church. I get quarterly lists. I am good about those 120 or so birthdays. For my family..... I am SO BAD! I stamp sentiments on die cuts and put them in little squarish containers that I think are meant for leftovers. I have 1 for inside sentiments, 1 for simple strips and other sentiment strips, and one for Christmas. They are not huge. I use a wide variety of stamps for birthday cards. I use a lot of Tim Holtz sentiment stamps that have nothing to do with birthdays. "Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful ". "When was the last time you did something for the first time". I use MANY sentiments for birthday cards. Birthdays are about life. Why shouldn't a birthday card be? I LOVE your gel prints and your cards!!! Your formula is awesome! I have too many parts and pieces. I am trying to use them up.

[@debbievignola8275]

Some great ideas Ingrid. Happy Holidays. =^^=

[@debt.8971]

I love this idea! I always struggle with personalized birthday cards. I want them to be special for the person receiving it. And I want to make them smile. I’m going through my stamps and dies tomorrow!🤦🏽‍♀️

[@debrashaw9130]

Birthday bin...I like that. I've been working on birthday cards recently but very disorganized in the process. I'm looking forward to seeing the groups ideas! TYFS! 💖💖💖🌹🤓

[@IngridBlackburn]

I get that Debra! SO glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!! 😀🎨💌

[@juliebergacker5680]

Hi, I sure needed thisI. I needed a system and happy to see yours 😁👏👍👍👏👏💕

[@amycamburn]

Great ideas!! love the bin idea, I can't wait to put everyones tips in to good use in 2021!! Thank you so much for sharing!! ~Amy (Lewes, De)

[@bretonbird4812]

Loved this idea!

[@IngridBlackburn]

I'm excited you love it Breton! Thanks for watching!! 😘💌🎨

[@mandyobrien8452]

Love it! I'm gonna make a birthday bin. ♥

[@IngridBlackburn]

We SO have this!!! Thanks for watching Mandy! 😘🎨💌

[@beckpender]

I have a plastic bin that I have all my birthday stamps and die cuts in. So when I make a birthday card, it is easy to make several similar or the same, to have on hand in the future.

[@lizasullivan5127]

Thanks for the helpful tips.

[@IngridBlackburn]

So glad you're enjoying it Liza! Thanks for watching!! 😘💌🎨

[@joanneferguson3654]

Ingrid, this is so me. I have one of the baskets where I throw my mistakes or backgrounds I've made. And I have a container with diets. But I want to buy a gel plate and brayer. I have a brayer so I will check it out. I am so excited to follow you, I so relate to the birthday card dilemma, I never have enough and like you I don't want need to make one, it does take the joy away. So I on this path with you and can't wait. Thank you for being you.

[@IngridBlackburn]

YAY - together is so much better than alone, right?! Can't wait to hear how this works for you too JoAnne. I knew I had to share this story, cause I had a feeling I was NOT alone. Thanks so much for watching and leaving me a comment. Means a lot! 😘💌🎨

[@justinehovey]

Off to make myself a birthday bin! Where to put it is the question ;)

[@IngridBlackburn]

And I'm signing up for your service - you've been talking about that for 3-4 years as I remember....I am determined to send out all my birthday cards this year!!!😘😍🎨💌

[@mrscms831]

Great idea, this is so my problem. I need a stash from which to pull elements to create a card rapidly. Thanks.

[@lizford2498]

I too know what you mean when you say you are creating out of pressure and not joy. I tend to wait to long and then have to throw something together! Gonna try not to do this any more and the card bank is an excellent idea. I tend to use florals fr MFT to do cards for ladies. I have a rose stamp of theirs I like. I also like the dimension of the Heartfelt Creations flowers and have started using their products again to start creating cards.I Men cards are harder. Don't do a lot of those and frankly I am at a loss. I typically try to do a shirt or military type card for my husband; but I am running out of options!!!! Little boy cards, I typically do dinosaurs or dogs. Little girl cards I don't seem to make but I tend to use Lawn Fawn or MFT again if I do. Our daughter is 18 now so the cute girl stuff is harder for me too. Thanks for the inspiration!!!! Looking forward to seeing more of your creations and ideas for cards!

[@AlysonGold]

I really love this "series". Thank you all for getting together and doing this. I am so bad about birthdays sneaking up on me. Exactly what you said, then I have to create from a need and if I'm not feeling creative, I end up buying a card or not sending anything at all. Creating a bank of supplies and cards is a great idea.

[@IngridBlackburn]

I am SO GLAD it's NOT JUST ME!!! Not that I want anyone else to feel like that...lol. Let's make a pact Alyson!!! Let's get out of our own way this next year and tackle this!! #wegotthis Thanks for watching. 😘💌🎨

[@AlysonGold]

@@IngridBlackburn Deal! 💕

[@barbaramorck2933]

Great idea! I realized last week that I'm short on birthday dies too. I have that very skinny stretched out happy birthday die that's about 1/4" x 6" . combined with 'magical' & 'very merry', I got a very magical card for 2 very magical friends who have late December birthdays. Just in the St.Nick of time....

[@IngridBlackburn]

Who makes the Birthday Die Barbara? I am really needing to add a few to my stash. I have NEVER seen the PERFECT Birthday stamp set. I have one by Altenew - but they are too big. I am really in need of a great one. If you run across one, definitely tell me, k!! I too have a few late December bdays!! Thanks for watching! 😘🎨💌

[@barbaramorck2933]

Happy birthday is actually 7/8 x 5-3/4 -- I mis-remembered size but it's still skinny. LawnFawn #LF1615.

[@IngridBlackburn]

@@barbaramorck2933 That is long! Thanks for that. :)

[@mintea2779]

Thank you Ingrid, thank you for sharing and some great ideas. I loved your phrase, doing it for the joy and not the need. That's exactly why I lost my mo jo

[@IngridBlackburn]

Yes, that one can derail us so fast, right?!! I hope you can join me in one of the free zooms coming up! Info coming in a few weeks. I'd love to chat more. Thanks for watching and sharing!!! 😘😁🎨

[@nans969]

How awesome is the timing of this vidio? I have a bunch of birthdays in a 2 week period. All around Christmas. I find myself not enjoying the process of making them as I normally do. Now have 2 more this week. I am card making fatigue. I think I will be adapting this. I have this issue with sympathy cards too. Those are harder because its unexpected and emotional. I tend to buy them.

[@reginahonore9717]

What a treat to open up to a collaboration of the 4 best card makers on KZbin! I am looking forward to all 4.

[@IngridBlackburn]

AWE, well isn't THAT the sweetest thing to read on a Monday Morning!!! Hope we didn't disappoint! Thank you for watching and commenting Regina!! 😘😍🎨

[@bevp7838]

Amen!

[@ardyth]

WOOHOO! 40K subscribers! Congratulations! Very well-deserved! Onward!

[@IngridBlackburn]

Thanks you for giving me one of my first guesting gigs ever chickie!!! I love our collabs and our friendship. 😘😘🥂

[@anickd.780]

Great system! I also hate creating under pressure, because I have to. This ensure to always be prepare. Just got myself a gel press :) excited to use it!

[@IngridBlackburn]

Let the FUN begin!!! Neenah Exact paper is your friend. Let me know if you run into questions. Definitely join me in one of the free zooms!!! I'll be printing. 😘😘🎨

[@anickd.780]

@@IngridBlackburn thanks for the tip! I usually use Neenah solar white cardstock, but for some reason it’s so hard to find in Canada and the cost is high. Will definitely try the Neenah Exact paper 😄

[@IngridBlackburn]

@@anickd.780 Yes, neenah exact is much lighter weight and great for monoprinting. Walmart and amazon usually have it. It least here in the states. It runs about $13 usd for a team of 250. So it's cost effective. Great for layers in matting in cards too....light.

[@lorrainecragan-sullivan7048]

Love the idea of having a system set up. I really need that for sympathy cards...sadly have had too many family members pass away in 2020.

[@KerenTamir]

loved the cards and the backgrounds. really amazing ideas and thanks for using my foam stamps.

[@IngridBlackburn]

LOVE THOSE!! Thanks for popping by chickie. 😘💌🎨

[@STICKYArt]

Really great ideas! And So well thought out :) painted 100 watercolor beach scenes and use them for cards! I need more variety though!

[@IngridBlackburn]

WOW - those must be amazing, I'm impressed! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!! 😀🎨💌

[@tinamariehenry7251]

Ingrid your comment "creating from need rather than JOY" really really resonated with me. Thanks for putting words to the stress I feel when someone asks me to work on a project for them and they have very specific wants.

[@tinamariehenry7251]

also, I forgot to say, I just love your energy!

[@IngridBlackburn]

I KNOW that feeling. This isn't supposed to be stressful, it's supposed to help us relieve that stress. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video Tina. Thank you for watching and leaving me this comment. It meant a lot to me. Wishing you a "stress" free creative 2021! 😘💌🎨

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Fantastic idea 🥰 I love it and your backgrounds. My most struggles is when I don't feel, I can personalize the card, my favorite stamp is Danish so I don't think you can use it 😉 ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx

[@IngridBlackburn]

I do have some great German ones too! But can only use those on my family and Justine & Josefine...lol. I know what you mean about the personalization. I'm hoping this little system helps me there. At least meet it half way, you know? Thanks for watching Joan!! 😀🎨💌

[@JoanOrloffDK]

@@IngridBlackburn I am sure your system will work and help others to 🥰 😃

[@kerriegood1046]

Hi Ingrid. I think I am going to look back and use some of the cards I made at the beginning at my card journey. They seem so simple now. If I heat embossed a single image, I thought I was so cool. I think birthday cards would be a great use for bits of the old cards in a new upscale card design. Hope 2021 is good to you. Looking forward to your coming videos.

[@ardyth]

OMG I have a bin like that! What a great way to give those pieces a purpose! Great video!

[@IngridBlackburn]

Thanks chickie!!! LOVE those little bins. Your video was GREAT!!! 😍😘🎨

[@karenkuschel1748]

Great idea! Where did you get the bin?

[@IngridBlackburn]

@@karenkuschel1748 Thanks for mentioning that - Ikea. I'll link it. Thanks for watching. 🎨💌

[@NellysArtisticCreations]

This is a great idea! Everything in one place!

[@johnarosser6400]

I love your backgrounds SO much! I haven't played with my gel plates in a long time. I need to get them out and do some backgrounds!

[@michelegourd5742]

What an awesome idea!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

[@ymccooper]

Thx, Ingrid! Love the “bank” idea!

[@IngridBlackburn]

We LOVE bringing it to you! Thanks for watching Yvonne! 😘🎨💌

[@timothymathetes]

Love the ideas. Thanks so much for sharing. ADEBO ☺

[@lcolwell29]

Loved all 4 of you ladies video's, thank you so much for all the Inspiration you give us. So wonderful, Merry Christmas and happy New Year!! I hope 2021 is a little better for us all! 🥂🎉

[@57bev]

Awesome idea Ingrid! My struggle is with masculine cards. Thanks so much for sharing! 🥰

[@sandrakubu8163]

Loved your birthday box of goodies! I love organizing that kind of stuff. I will get right on it! Thanks!

[@patriciabethke4142]

Thanks for the card bank idea. Always get a creative boost watching your videos.

[@inekegeernaert801]

A little tip for you: in the Netherlands, most people have a birthday calendar, usually in the bathroom - perhaps a strange place? Not quite, as one tends to visit that room very often! Ours is by Marjolein Bastin. I don't know if Amazon sells them, but such calendars are available online and, of course, it's easy to make one yourself!

[@cindyg.3875]

What a fun way to make personalized birthday cards in the moment! While I know I still want to have some pre-made cards, just in case, have a a bin of supplies ready for easy assembly is a fantastic idea for when I have a little more time. Thanks for sharing your method!

[@deannaberman908]

LOVE the "Birthday Bin" idea....pure genius!!!! Something I am definitely going to do as it seems like every so often I lose track of time and suddenly there is a birthday card due in just a few days. Those are the times that my creative juices just evaporate and this idea seems like it will get them flowing again. Thanks so much!

[@ruthluther9577]

inspiration. thanks always enjoy your videos

[@SarahCoxWrites]

This is such a fantastic idea. I am an autistic ADHDer and to get the spoons to make a card on demand is so so hard. Having a system like this means I have purpose when the spoons to create occur and I will have a system to quickly put something together when birthdays come up. So good!!

[@lindy5884]

Love all the birthday bank videos! I think I'm going to use bits of each. Thanks!

[@pansyfryman2391]

WOW!!! great ideas love the sharing. Now to make it work for me...

[@laurenbutler3452]

Hey, I like this system! You gals are the bomb! Hello 2021!

[@sylviahoward6186]

Such great ideas! Can’t wait to start my bank!!

[@beckpender]

I have sooooo much pattern paper, I try not to get into making backgrounds, as I feel that that takes away from me using the paper all the time. I need to use up my ribbon too!

[@IngridBlackburn]

Whichever works! I have piles of both...lol. TOO much...lol. I agree - I need to use up my ribbon too! Thanks for watching. 😀💌🎨

[@lisaspiers5723]

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing:)

[@CraftyAnnaStudio]

This is wonderful Ingrid! What I love about your idea is that we also get to use supplies we already own and create backgrounds. I have a ton of gelatos i purchased years ago that I haven't use yet - I am now eager to break them out and create!

[@IngridBlackburn]

Oh CraftyAnna....see the gelatos on the table? They ended up on the cutting room floor...lol. They are PERFECT for this!!! Match made in heaven. Gelato away my friend. Thanks for watching!!! 😍😘🎨

[@cindym9851]

Great idea 👍🏼👍🏼

[@sunnyhughes3373]

This such a good idea. So happy to see you again Ingrid. Thank you for the ideas.

[@renetucker]

Love your idea!

[@lesliehobson3196]

👍👍Wonderful ideas & inspiration! Thank you!🤗🤗

[@IngridBlackburn]

Thanks Leslie!! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching. 😘🎨💌

[@743linda]

A great tip! Love this idea!!! Always need birthday cards!!! Happy New Year, my friend. One of my go to stamp sets in Good Wishes by Penny Black and then I think the 3rd SOA box from CP.

[@IngridBlackburn]

I'm gonna have to check that penny black set out....i love their stuff!!! Thanks for watching chickie! Happy Now Year my friend. 😘😘🎨.

[@phyllisstrickland54]

This is exactly what I got through. I have stacks of cards but then when I go to my stash it seems I seldom have one that feels right. How come I can find one I the Hallmakr store but not in my stash. this is 100% the case when I need masculine birthday cards! Then I think why does it need to be “masculine”? What’s wrong with sending a colorful festive card to guys??? I just got the “So Much Happy” bundle from Stamping Up which I think will be very versatile These are great ideas! Thanks to all of you.

[@IngridBlackburn]

WOW - I so feel like this sometimes too Phyllis. I love making Masculine cards. I get hung up on the sentiments - I don't like the ones I have and can't find the perfect set. Oh, I'll have to check that bundle out. I have a few friends I like to support and need some new things. Is it in the main catty? or SAB? SO glad you enjoyed this little series of ours. Thanks for watching! 😘🎨💌

[@beckpender]

I always have pretty, elegant, funny, kids and masculine cards made ahead, in a box. I put the more important birthdays on my calendar 2 weeks or 10 days ahead, to mail. I keep a document in my computer (also printed out), with all b-days, anniversaries and graduations.

[@IngridBlackburn]

That's a smart system! Especially the doc in the computer with all of them on one sheet you can print out. I have been hesitant to do a written one, I think I may do the doc...Thanks for sharing that! Thanks so much for watching and leaving me a comment. Means a lot! 😘💌🎨

[@ingridmulder4984]

I always struggle with boy and men's cards. It's sometimes so frustrating. I need a jellyplate and a brayer asap 😁

[@IngridBlackburn]

I hear that Ingrid! I approach it from a neutral or subdued color palette. Patterns and textures are always great. Have fun with it. You can always strip it down to black, white brown and Metallics with a pop of say green or blue. Gelli Plates are my favorite tools!!! You won't be disappointed. 😁🤔🎨

[@shirleyfong5142]

Great idea to lump birthday card "tools" together. You hit the nail on the head. Most of the time it's a last minute birthday card and I find it stressful coming up with ideas for a personal card. Having a "bucket full" of items ready to go and mobile helps so much. TFS.

[@IngridBlackburn]

I'm glad this helped Shirley! Ya, this is a true story for me...I dread those words.... Which is so NOT how it SHOULD be...lol. Excited to see how this idea works for me going forward! Thanks for watching. Happy New Year! 😘😀🎨

[@karenkreider5998]

Great tips! I hope to make a lot of birthday cards next month to last me the year! That's the plan....LOL!

[@IngridBlackburn]

That was YOUR card in my mailbox....lol. Made me smile SO much that day. I'm determined to get cards out. Be better in 2021. Thanks for popping by. I hope you had the most amazing Christmas with your son Karen!!! 😘😘🎨

[@barbaraarmstrong4295]

I love your thoughts on this. I do get stuck and can spend too much time in an effort to be creative that just kills the juice. I love how you use the gel plate. This may me something I have to invest in this year. And thanks for joining up with your friends who I see as true inspiration! Happy new year!!!

[@IngridBlackburn]

Happy new year too you too Barbara!!! Yes, gel plates are by far my most versatile tool. Anytime you have questions...just ask! I'm thinking sometimes, simpler is necessary. Done is better than perfect sometimes. Thanks for watching!! 😁😘🎨

[@racheljolley26352]

Fabulous ideas, thank you! Happy New Year! 💕⭐️🏆

[@IngridBlackburn]

Glad you enjoyed them Rachel!! Happy New Year to you too....Thanks so much for watching. 😘🎨💌

[@shirleydesrochers4947]

I don’t have any birthday stamps or dies. I guess I have to get my butt in gear lol.

[@IngridBlackburn]

YES Shirley - butt right in gear!! If you stumble upon any favorites...don't be shy about sharing what they are with me! Thanks so much for watching. 😘🎨💌

[@Taitcreates639]

Creating cards is a feeling, that’s for sure, you sound like me. Love to dabble in different things, making a card for someone’s birthday is special. I try and make a card according to the likes and interests of that person. It is personal after all. Loved your ideas. Tfs

[@debralarive]

Thank you! This really speaks to my soul. For 10+ years card-making has brought me such joy! I love to create one-of-kind person-specific cards, especially for birthdays. And I’ve become known for my cards. But this year I have lost so many people and it’s a hard year to be working in healthcare (not that any year is easy) and it began to feel like creating a card was a forced chore. My joy and creative spark are gone. Maybe I’ve made too many sympathy cards in one year, but I know those who are gone would be cheering me on to rediscover my joy and continue to create. So, thank you for the video... the thought it prompted in me was-maybe to bring back my joy, I could simplify, repurpose items in my left over bins and take some pressure off to make each card a one-of-kind masterpiece...and maybe my joy will return. 💙

[@IngridBlackburn]

Debra, thank you for the work you do. It has been a hard year for so many, and it sounds like your are right in it. Not that you need it, but in case you do, i give you permission to simplify it. I think so often, we want to do the most we can, when just showing up is enough. It is the thought and sentiment that mean the most. The card is just the vehicle. Do what you need to do to lighten that load, and find that spark again. If there is any kind of video I can make that will help, please let me know. Thank you for watching and sharing your struggle with me. 💜😘🎨

[@bevp7838]

I didn’t get into paper crafts and cardmaking until I was out of nursing. I was always creative, but never found a good outlet that fit my skills. I got into this as a way to feel productive after a rather sudden onset of acute pain that eventually left me unable to perform. It has been such a wonderful outlet. I actually had more calls for sympathy cards when I first started. I would love to see someone do a series or a collaboration for that. Blessings to you. Healthcare is probably the most stressful and simultaneously most rewarding career.

[@IngridBlackburn]

@@bevp7838 Thank you for all you've done Bev. Nursing is such a valued profession, some of my closest friends are nurses, it's a hard job. I'm glad you made your way to this art. That is a great idea...thank you for that. Out of curiosity, what are some of the stuggles you have around sympathy cards?

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Thanks Ingrid. I love seeing how other crafters work "their process". Great ideas. Thanks. 😊

[@karenwilson7295]

Wow, just found you through Justine....I can totally relate to what you are saying and I too created a birthday bin like yours. I just started my birthday cards for next year but am feeling more organized than ever this year going forward. So happy to have found you and look forward to your creations next year. Love this crafting community that is so willing to share ideas. So helpful when you’re burnt out, overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. 💌. Thank you......

[@IngridBlackburn]

Welcome Karen, so glad you're here! I'm glad you're feeling organized. That's a great feeling. Can I ask what's got you burnt out and overwhelmed? Maybe I can help! Thanks so much for watching. 😁😘🎨

[@karenwilson7295]

@@IngridBlackburn oh Ingrid, you're so sweet. ❤️ Thanks so much, Nope I’m all good, self imposed pressure.....I had thrown my back out right before Christmas with lots of things to finish and was feeling overwhelmed, with things to finish up and thinking ahead to New Years cards to get in the mail and then birthday cards coming up fast. Thank goodness I only have one birthday in January, ha ha ha. I only have to make it to early January then I can get back into my physio.... yippeeeeee, lots of people out there have it worse than me tho and my husband has been amazing with pitching in with the cooking. More than you asked for right! An early Happy New Year to you and your family, from us in Vancouver. 🇨🇦. Stay safe.

[@IngridBlackburn]

@@karenwilson7295 ​ Take care of yourself! i understand those back issues - they are VERY REAL...sadly. Glad you had some elves to help! Happy New Year to you as well! ​😁😘🎨

[@lesleyritchie5085]

Absolutely perfect in every possible way. Ty so much for doing this for us 💜

[@pamspicer97]

Great ideas! Tfs

[@IngridBlackburn]

So glad you enjoyed it Pam!!! Thanks so much for watching. 😘🎨💌

[@longlivedemocracy756]

Cool collaboration! Thanks ladies! Why are so many cardmakers late with sending cards? 😁 I know that’s me. Thanks for all the ideas!

[@IngridBlackburn]

It's sad, right? Let's get better at it together! Glad you enjoyed it Rachel. Thanks for watching! 😀💌🎨

[@longlivedemocracy756]

@@IngridBlackburn By the way, I ordered my first gel press printing plate (12x12!) I will be checking out more of your old videos to get going! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@IngridBlackburn]

@@longlivedemocracy756 Oh that's amazing! Have SO MUCH FUN. :)

[@MsShanarun]

Thank you for your fun ideas! I too would love to have a bank of backgrounds set out for inspiration!

[@valzartlounge561]

😲I have that Altenew birthday stampset!

[@IngridBlackburn]

It's a keeper - I just wish the sentiments were a tad smaller - they are too big for me...if you run into any others - let me know! Thanks for watching!! 😀🎨💌

[@valzartlounge561]

@@IngridBlackburn It just occurred to me you could maybe print your own Birthday sentiment in various sizes and fonts on some white sticker or label paper and trim them out as needed?

[@LauraVolpes]

Thanks for this video, Ingrid! I loved the Christmas Cards bank series and I am excited for this one too! I definitely need to improve when it comes to sending out birthday cards!

[@IngridBlackburn]

You and ME both!!! Need to get YOUR bday on my list chickie....just sayin'...lol! Thanks for joining the premiere! 😍😘🎨

[@SharonPerehudoff60]

Ingrid, thank you for sharing your video on making birthday cards, Love the backgrounds you do they are amazing and the colours are beautiful. Got to say really liking this bank idea. Stay safe.

[@IngridBlackburn]

We do too - gonna run with it. Next time a more slowed down version with the oxides....lol. TOO much to get in...lol. Stay safe as well Sharon! Thanks for watching! 😘🎨💌

[@gloriaebert4209]

Yes, I can relate about making a card personal for that person in particular. Thank you for your suggestion on a sole bin for birthday cards. Happy 2021!!

[@IngridBlackburn]

Ya, I think organization can really help here. I'm excited to see how it holds up this next year. This was 100% a true story.....lol. Thanks for popping by to watch Gloria. Happy 2021! 😃😀🎨

[@longlivedemocracy756]

I gotta get that gel press! 😏

[@IngridBlackburn]

I just got a big 9x12 new Gelli Arts plate in the mail today!! I now have 11 that I constantly use...lol. Run...don't walk...come join the fun!! 🤔😉😘🎨

[@longlivedemocracy756]

@@IngridBlackburn Hope to make it my first purchase of 2021. Been saving them on my wish list on Amazon. I think I will get a 12x12 I saw for a fantastic price. That way I have potential to create 4 card projects at once! Thanks for your inspiration!

[@cordeliaalderman391]

I love this. It’s kickstarting the crafty part of my brain. 🤔

[@IngridBlackburn]

Best side of the mind. Go Cordelia GO....Thank you for popping by to watch. 😘😘🎨

[@debbieabbe3111]

I would love to see how you actually do the background in regular motion. Got anything?

[@IngridBlackburn]

I sure do Debbie - one of my last videos - it's with paint, but the motion is the same... Layering is easier with paint as well. Here's the link (it's also in the description) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4CWeKGOdrWbn9k Hope you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching. 😀💌🎨

[@lindamitchell3871]

Oh my word, I am going to make me a card bank. Thank you for the great ideas.

[@IngridBlackburn]

Glad you enjoyed that Linda! Thanks for watching. 😀💌🎨

[@expressivepaper]

Love this!!!!

[@IngridBlackburn]

That makes me SO happy Kathleen! Can I ask what specifically you love? I'm totally curious....lol. HOPE that's okay...lol!!! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Means the world! 😘😍🎨

[@expressivepaper]

I love the fact that you are using what you have. I believe Justine has made a commitment to not buy anything new and to use what she has. You seem to be doing the same. I am not going to buy anything new but plain paper, adhesive and ink refills in 2021 and am using stuff I already own and backgrounds I have already made. Posted some to IG the other day and plan to post one or two a day. Love the birthday/background bucket!!!

[@IngridBlackburn]

@@expressivepaper Thanks Kathleen, so glad you enjoyed that! Ya, it's kind of been a theme in many of my videos in 2020 - going back to February - use what you got, collecting dust! We all have TOO MUCH STUFF, right? I'm not against buying, we all need new stuff too, but if I have 1000 sheets of patterned paper (probably underplaying that...lol), why do I need more? I don't. SO, use what you got! And then when you DO actually NEED something - I'm running dangerously low on white acrylic paint for instance...it actually feels GOOD to restock something. I need more of THAT feeling...lol. LOVE that you're using what you got. Tag me when you make your own bucket! I'd LOVE to see. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😘💌😍