No Over-Thinking Here! Keepin' it Super Simple

[@marypolancodesigns]

Join our BIGGEST Crafting Event Ever! Holiday Card Class on December 7th: marypolanco.thrivecart.com/holiday-card-class-event-mpd/

[@kaygapski2728]

You always make things look easy and beautiful. I believe you when you say "Don't overthink it!". Words for my ears because it takes me forever to make one card.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much for this message; I have been there with you so often. I usually end up doing too much when it was great 10 steps ago. :)

[@michelegourd5742]

I always like quick and simple card ideas!! I do have to remind myself not to overthink it!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Same! I have been going really easy on myself in the craft room lately and have been enjoying it so much more.

[@mokrn]

This quickie is a gem! Never thought to use hearts as balloons (I even have lots of dies and punches) so that's even better and faster. Many thanks, Mary!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yes indeed, such a faster way to do it!

[@MareeForman]

Thanks Mary. What great ideas. Cards are so lovely. 💕💕💕

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY thank you so much!

[@JewelzcraftDesigns]

I'm excited to spend the day crafting with you on Dec 7!

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY! Me too! So glad you'll be there!

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Beautiful cards Mary 🥰 I love the pattern papers, the sentiments and your card designs ❤️ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@DebH-bl8ku]

Thank you for sharing the Press and Seal hack. Very nice cards.

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome! So helpful!

[@marykaywerry5284]

great tips! and cards! Press & Seal is so useful. I have been known to use my glitter marker to fill in areas of embossing that may miss and need to redo. (I never can find my embossing markers and glitter markers are all around my work area. Embossing powder will stick to the glitter pen residue.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Great tip too! Thank you for sharing this

[@baker5900]

The Press n Seal tip is so good!

[@marypolancodesigns]

RIGHT? love it

[@cindyhunt6397]

I need to put my press and seal on my desk where I can see it, I never remember that tip!

[@bobbirobinson4084]

Great cards! Looking forward to the classes❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY me too, thank you!

[@Janstroh1]

Such pretty cards!!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh thank you so much!

[@beckypilcher4333]

Love these ideas.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you! 😊

[@nancyglaspie6735]

Cute!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so very much!

[@ruthjames715]

Very pretty, Is the craft day available internationally? Ruth down under.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh yes, it is virtual and I have the day going from 9am to 5pm EST so I'm hoping all can get in there at least some time during the day. And you'll have access to the replay as well. We would love it if you joined. Here is the registration link: marypolanco.thrivecart.com/holiday-card-class-event-mpd/

[@dinabaughman8731]

I can never get the anti static powder cleaned off my panel after I finish the heat embossing.

[@stephanielee1983]

I've started using a dry Swiffer sheet and it seems to work ok. Hope that helps. Mary might have an even better suggestion.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Great tip! I use a micr fiber cloth, there's a white one from the auto section of the USA dollar tree that's perfect

[@sophiemsmply4you572]

Me either

[@stephanielee1983]

@marypolancodesigns I just saw those yesterday when I was there. I never thought of using them that way. Thanks. Back to Dollar Tree I go.

[@andrealavigne7824]

I have a Press 'n Seal observation that may explain your paper tearing. I have used that with layer-stamped die cuts. I am not sure if it was the (admittedly cheap) cardstock I stamped on or if the ink had not fully dried, but I have had that same issue. So I tend to be leery now of using it in that application. So I kind of wonder if maybe your patterned paper might have been a bit damp still from gluing it to the background, & that's why it peeled. I have no definite explanation, of course; just a supposition. Anyway, thank you for the tips & sharing your cute cards, Mary. Take care, & I hope you have a fabulous day, & happy Thanksgiving if I don't "see" you before then! :)

[@marypolancodesigns]

FANTASTIC observation, I bet you that is exactly what happened. It's sturdy patterned paper but i would say 65lb weight so not too thick. Great call and thanks for sharing!