Stash-Busting Sketches | #9 Edger Die Words | 12 Days of Christmas Cardmaking

[@Deneen31]

My favorite was the one with the cardinals. 😊

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Deneen!

[@reneecassidy7279]

Love all of them, but especially the cardinals!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Renee, love those happy cardinals, too. :)

[@8greenthumb]

Love the cardinal card, happy and peaceful.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks!!

[@deborahmccleary1998]

Looking at this a second time around. I love everything Christmas! Beautiful, traditional, cute! All of it.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Deborah!

[@deborahmccleary1998]

@@PennyBlackInc Thank you! I made two cards from the Day 11 sketch. Posted on Instagram and tagged Penny Black.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Running over to see them now-- thanks, Deborah! @@deborahmccleary1998

[@carolrietzke6295]

I prefer the elegant cards for Christmas.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Carol- it's always fun hearing what everyone prefers! :)

[@gigijordan6888]

Thank you for doing this series. It is so helpful to watch the process of how you build each scene. I love both the sweet and whimsical as well as the elegant card styles.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you so much, Gigi!

[@CrftGrndma]

Hi Jill, I Love an assortment of cards. I always Love Elegance, but I also Love the cute for a younger group and their personalities and interests. Mostly family is whom I can vary. Non family, I could do the Elegant cards to send out😊Thank You So Much for this series!!❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Loving hearing your approach and styles!

[@Kazzandshazz]

I really love those elegant scenic stamps but I love the Whimsy of cute critters & teddies very much. I guess it depends on who you are sending the cards to

[@PennyBlackInc]

It's a great idea to think of the recipient!

[@debraschenz]

Cute cards! ❤ i enjoy making religious and elegant Christmas cards. I make a lot of cards for Christmas. ❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Those are some of my favorites, too!

[@cardsbynatalie]

I love both the elegant and cute cards - I think its nice to make some of each to customize to each family you send them to! Love this video.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Great idea for customizing for the recipient! Thank you!

[@ednam7]

The birds are my favorite, but like the other 2 also.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Edna, I love those birds as well. :)

[@barbarachmura2695]

I love whimsical Christmas cards and floral ones. The message is important too.

[@PennyBlackInc]

I agree- the message is so important to me as well!

[@patriciariddle2997]

All three are beautiful but the one with the cardinals is a work of art! Just stunning!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Patricia!

[@heartfeltgreetingco]

For me it's the elegant cards, I love love love all the florals you paint :) Thanks for another great tutorial Jill!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much!

[@joanlundin3408]

I like elegant and more religious or more traditional Christmas cards.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Joan, those are some of my favorites as well. :)

[@jancastle77]

I prefer the elegant look.....although everything you did is lovely!!!!

[@PennyBlackInc]

That's so nice, thanks, Jan!

[@LindaEilers-i6h]

For Christmas I like to keep my cards a little more elegant, but I do like to use cute images for kiddoes.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for sharing! :) Happy stamping!

[@heathermcintyre1383]

Lovely cards & great inspiration for edgers that i now have…

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Heather!

[@ritawilliamshellofromatlan4663]

These are so beautiful!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Rita!

[@JonnaTho]

how could we even choose they are all so lovely. I love what I learn from you, Jill. The addition of the lightly sponged background and text is so perfect.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you!

[@debshoemaker5502]

It totally has to be elegant for me with a touch of faith, hope and love! You’re doing a great job, I am loving all of them.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Well said, Deb!

[@olivemaycards]

I love them all, I can’t pick one style. I’m making extremely cutesy Christmas cards with Doodlebug paper and die cuts this week but every time I watch your videos I think about trying some of your ideas with the classic and elegant stamps in my stash. Love those edger dies.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you for sharing- sounds like you are having a lot of fun!

[@chrisbraun9782]

Thank you Jill for showing us more beautiful cards. I make over 50 cards and these would be easy to mass reproduce. I love to do elegant and cute and I go through my stamps to see what inspires me.

[@PennyBlackInc]

That's a lot of of cards- I bet all of the recipients love getting happy holiday mail from you!

[@StampsPaperandINK]

OH, I didn't order the cardinal stamp, now I wish that I had!! I am in love with that card! What I love about your videos, Jill, is that you encourage us to shop our stash and really give great ideas for how to use much of what we have. In beautiful new ways! Thank you so much.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words so very much!

[@ivonep8166]

Awesome cards and beautiful ideas, thank you Jill, blessings 🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Ivone! Blessings! :)

[@carolestrawn8755]

Toffee Crunch ink is sold out! Must be everyone ordering it after watching your awesome videos. I got my Edger Die Words in the mail yesterday along with my Masterpieces Made Simple. Tomorrow I plan to get started on some Christmas cards. So much inspiration from you and so many great ideas. I mostly make cute cards using traditional Christmas colors. I do have a few people on my list who only want religious themes so I usually make some of those. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Eeek! Now I'm scared I'll run out of Toffee Crunch! I hope you have a wonderful time making cards today!

[@anniegotakindlee]

I love a little of everything! All 3 cards are perfect!

[@cliveangelaedwards8854]

I watched the birds and half of the flower but not the bears as they don't interest me! Lovely painting... so nice to have some tips as to the colours you use and to see the finished articles so thank you Jill 😊❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you so much!

[@jerryclark7872]

Love these cards. I don't make Christmas cards because I send out too many.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Jerry!

[@BetsyFlannery]

Thank you Jill, the cards are beautiful. I keep forgetting to ask about the Christmas music at the end. I just love it!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you! It is from the KZbin music library, I've listed the details at the end of the KZbin description box. I love it, too!

[@patticallihan8515]

Jill, I love all the cards today. I usually do cute cards for Christmas. I think these are my favorite cards . 🌺🎄🌺🎄🌺🎄

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awh! How great- thanks, Patti!

[@shirla1976]

Love these also. I like traditional cards but the cute ones are adorable too! Thanks for sharing your time with us!

[@PennyBlackInc]

It's my pleasure to share! Thank you!

[@ednam7]

Love each one of these and I have my order to try them. Thanks.

[@3682waynejane]

I will never tire of these ! love all of them !

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you so much!

[@janievantol420]

Definitely not tired of these Christmas cards yet! I very much enjoy watching you paint and create and inspire Jill. Keep ‘em coming! 👍❤️

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank YOU!

[@patricaromboletti8658]

I have all the Christmas edger dies on order! Can't wait. I love more traditional Christmas and love, love, love to use your Masterpiece illustrations---especially the winter scenes.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Sounds like you are set for some awesome cardmaking! Thanks for your orders!

[@reneevanepps336]

I'm all for the elegant.. the florals you do are beyond gorgeous! I MUST have that poinsettia stamp, it's just so pretty!~

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you very much, Renee!

[@gaylerobinson6224]

The edger dies are so unique. I love these and they're among some of my favorites of the Penny Black products. Today's cards are wonderful. I never get tired of watching PB&J series as Jill is my favorite designer and I'm in awe of her style! I prefer fun Christmas cards. I want people to smile when they open their mail! I apologize in advance but if I see another Poinsettia, either real or on a card, I'm going to eat razor blades (lol)! I've never been a fan of this flower and dread seeing them at Christmas (beyond burned out)! TFS your ideas Jill! You're always an inspiration!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Once again, Gayle, you have me laughing! I'm trying to remember if there are more poinsettias coming. LOL! I so look forward to your notes - thank you! :)

[@Kazzandshazz]

I actually love all of the variations on the cards ❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you!!

[@lynnkelly4875]

I absolutely love your cards ❤ they are so adorable

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Lynn!

[@msmollygone]

Jill, you are amazing and very inspiring. Thanks for the tutorials. Love love love your work!!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you so very much!

[@moeboe2]

I love these videos.

[@moeboe2]

Elegant

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you!

[@lindalanges7058]

So gorgeous Jill. Love the way you add the extra details like the subtle inking or the text stamping - those small touches just finish them off perfectly. They're all beautiful but the more elegant images have my heart I think❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

I appreciate your thoughtfulness- thank you, Linda!

[@iartistdotme]

I love all your cards and the steps you use to complete them. Your instructions are really informative and helpful. I think I finally realized where to get sketches from - myself. Every time I see a card that I think is designed beautifully, I will make a sketch into a notebook specifically used for sketches. (I love organizational videos and I love to organize.) I can't wait to get started on that little book and keep it next to me and my laptop. Thank you for your inspiration!

[@PennyBlackInc]

That is an awesome idea- yes, get your sketches from yourself! Thanks for sharing!

[@karenjackson6090]

Hi Jill, I tend to make traditional styled Christmas cards and I never make the 'cute' type. I have never before appreciated how using a sketch can make thinking what to stamp easier. I am really enjoying this series and glad that there are still a few more videos to come. They are definitely building confidence in me. Thanks Jill. 💖

[@PennyBlackInc]

That is great to hear, Karen, I'm glad there's more to come, too. :)

[@bethjackson8727]

Christmas time is time for both. Depends on the recipient.

[@PennyBlackInc]

That's a great way to think about it, Beth!

[@cheryleoconnor8314]

Cardinals are my favorite. I had already ordered this stamp, and am excited that you featured it in the video !!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Yay! Happy stamping!

[@alisonmartin6101]

Absolutely beautiful cards. 💓💓 I really love the edger dies and do use them on several of my cards.

[@PennyBlackInc]

SO glad to hear you love the edger dies- thank you!

[@lonestarladytyler1980]

Beautiful! I so wish I could paint the way you do, but I like watching you do it anyway!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks!!

[@janetdurbin4256]

Fantastic! Thanks for all the water coloring tips! I kinda lean towards elegant but also make whimsical and cute too!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for sharing, Janet!

[@cheryleoconnor8314]

Love the idea with the masking tape. I'll use that alot!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Great! Thanks, Cheryl!

[@3682waynejane]

I LOVE the birds just so beautiful

[@elisebb3765]

I was wondering if the reinkers would stay on the palette for a while. Thanks for clearing that up for me! I would like to get one that has a see through cover, but some of them are pretty expensive. I'll keep looking! I enjoy these adorable cards; especially the sweet little bears! I'm a few days behind on watching these videos, but hope to catch up in the next day or two. They are so worth it!!!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you so much, Elise! Glad to have you here whenever it works for you! :)

[@nymesa]

I have learned so much watching you. I don't have COPIC markers but I sure have a lot of distress ink refills. My preference usually leans toward "elegance", but even your little bears are elegantly cute!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment! "Elegantly cute"

[@kathybost1879]

beautiful- thank you, I have these dies and you've helped me get some ideas for them.

[@PennyBlackInc]

That's great! Thanks, Kathy!

[@moonloversheila8238]

Such beautiful cards! I love the cardinal one - we don’t have cardinals in the UK; our Christmas bird is the robin. I love traditional cards with snow and village scenes but I also like nativity cards too.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Sounds like we like a lot of the same things! :)

[@moonloversheila8238]

@@PennyBlackInc 😀

[@joanlucht1075]

I love ALL your cards! Elegant or cute, they are just beautiful!!

[@PennyBlackInc]

That's so nice, thank you, Joan!

[@3682waynejane]

and I also love the Christmas music ! thank you

[@ruth6511]

Beautiful cards, as always!!!!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Ruth!

[@joysmith855]

Love how you did the background on the cardinal card extend further out on the right side and did just a bit on the left side. And when you applied the toffee crunch over the top part of the birch tree, it just made it pop. So many ideas to remember, good thing we can go back and watch the You-tubes over and over again. Thanks again for sharing...I like sentimental Christmas cards the best...the ones that give a verse that truly tells the meaning of Christmas. Joy

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Joy! It means a lot!

[@debbielindholm7736]

I am not a "sketch" person but I am really enjoying this series and watching how you use the sketches with the different images, etc. Thanks so much for doing this. It's quite inspirational to me.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you SO much, Debbie!

[@maryannp8400]

love how you used that sketch for all types of cards. for me it depends on my mood and who i'm making the card for. while I do a lot of similar cards I do try to personalize it somehow, color or image to make it not just complete mass producing.

[@PennyBlackInc]

What a great idea to personalize it!

[@barbaralassiter259]

I make a few Christmas cards using PB "cute" stamps (because I can't resist), bur mostly I make elegant cards or those with a true Christmas theme! Thanks again! Looking forward to the next video! I'm sure when this series ends, I'll be going back and viewing it again for tips and ideas!🥰

[@PennyBlackInc]

That makes me happy, Barbara! Many thanks!

[@sassypowers]

loved this even a year later 😂. I had just bought my first edger. I live watching you paint/watercolor. Im in a trance. Ive done this many times throughout the last twenty four years of cardmaking, watching you, kristina werner, sandy allnock, nicole spohr, etc. because of this I’ve acquired a stack of different watercolor paper three sets of watercorlor paints, BESIDES my 100 dye ink pads from five companies! this part is more frustrating than trying to get good at watercoloring! Everyone has their own preferences for both. My papers include: Ranger 118 weight distress distress, watercolor card stock, strathmore Bristol smooth surface 100 lb, bee paper company 140 lb cold press watercolor natural white, Canson arches cold pressed 140 lb watrcolor paper, and finally Canson mixed media 98 lb which feels much more flexible than the strathmore Bristol smooth only two pounds less weight. I dont get good results, and get annoyed at myself either too much water or not enough water. I have professional brushes in so many sizes from Blick. I have tried amalgam inks for no line coloring, and many soft tans and grays recommended by others. I just got the toffee crunch today. Now I want to understand the paper choice and what kind of pens are waterproof that you used for bird’s eyes. I have two brands alcohol markers and copic very fine detail black liners and markers. HELP ME make sense of all this please! I do this to relax and forget about work stress but then I get stressed overwhelmed by product options and not being able to do it when I attempt to. 😢

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for watching and for your comment. My best advice is to spend time painting without any expectation about the finished product. Pick one paper and paint and use only that one for a while- limit your choices. The more time you spend painting, no matter what paper and type of watercolor paper, the happier you will be with your results. Maybe even try stamping the same image three times and paint it three times (or more). Each time it will get more and more relaxing. I've found my personal favorites for paper and paints and I just stick with those. I do share more info in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ-yo3l_q8tjjbcfeature=shared, but my best advice is that the more you paint and get comfortable with a small selection of paints/brushes/paper, the more relaxing and positive it will be. :)

[@debschurby1574]

💖💖💖👏🏻👏🏻👍🏼🙏🏻

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Deb!

[@ednam7]

After each video I see all the products, but never see the colors used??? Why is this???

[@PennyBlackInc]

Hi Edna, the colors used are listed in the KZbin description box under "Other Supplies." :)

[@moeboe2]

I do like cute

[@moeboe2]

Most of my Christmas stamps are not with me😩