5 Ways in 5 Days FREE Crafty Series: DAY 2: Pastes and Gels

[@yvonnejeanneret6548]

That yellow and turquoise layered daisy card is just gorgeous!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

We love it!

[@elizabethnovak4951]

Your “you make me smile” card really made me smile, no hokeyness intended.

[@1maacha1]

Would not have thought to use paste on plastic, so pretty!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Wasn't that cool?

[@NinaMarieTrapani]

It's SOOOOOOOO cool!!!!!

[@stephaniehuntley302]

Awesome card's!

[@marzs1214]

Thanks for sharing so many techniques!

[@harriettezmalloy7182]

Fantastic techniques Nina. What a great, informative video. I have a lot of pastes & I do not give them enough attention. Time to remedy that after watching everything you did with them. I love the paste on the clear plastic, WOW! Never would have thought of that. And mixing glitter sizes over clear paste. So many great tips & ideas. Thank you!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

We're so glad you came away with so many amazing things to try!

[@NinaMarieTrapani]

Pastes are SO much fun!!!

[@sarahelizabeth6342]

The most tip-packed video ever!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

So glad it "spoke" to you!

[@vickidavis4207]

Very informative video Nina! I love all your finished cards and the clear way in which you describe all the techniques. 💖

[@SimonSaysStamp]

We hope you try some of the techniques!

[@NinaMarieTrapani]

Awww, thank you Vicki!

[@mllecoline1961]

Love all these cards and ideas but putting the paste on the plastic sheet was genius!!!

[@elizabethnovak4951]

Great instructional video. I really loved the shaker you created with the butter on the clear packaging. All your cards were quite lovely.

[@karenneal6561]

Really enjoyed this video! Very informative and helpful and you created some beautiful cards!! Thankyou!!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Enjoy trying the techniques, Karen!

[@Pebblesmas]

Great cards, beAUtiful bleding and fab tips, thx so much!

[@Jan-dm7wj]

Beautiful!

[@heatherhughes2955]

WOW! That slimline card with rainbow stenciled just blew me away! 😳😲😍🥰 I mean they are all incredible, but that one was the one that jumped up most to me. 🙏🏼♥️

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Nina is so talented!

[@elizabethnovak4951]

I’m back I also love the technique shown and the finished project using the SSS rainbow glitter gel. That’s it. Three’s my limit on comments. Beautiful work!

[@NinaMarieTrapani]

Awww, thanks Elizabeth!!

[@denisefonda2815]

Thank you Nina. You clarified several different gels and what can be done with them😀

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Now you must play!

[@jennifersmith9344]

Fantastic cards Nina. Thanks for all the info and inspiration!!

[@thecraftdash]

Great Glitz Batman! I L.O.V.E. everything in this video. I am going to have to get the SSS paste. Seriously! This is awesome. Thank you so so much for these five days of fabulousness.

[@SimonSaysStamp]

You're going to love the Simon Glitter Glitz Gels, Erika!

[@thecraftdash]

@@SimonSaysStamp I just ordered them (and a few more items heehee)

[@pamveatch9348]

Great video.

[@DancesWifHooves]

I LOVED this video - so many useful tips and inspiration! And I REALLY enjoyed the cat tail cameo appearance. Adorable!!! :0)

[@christigulledge7061]

Excellent paste tutorial. I love all your beautiful projects. This is such a wonderful class series. Thanks SSS ❤️❤️❤️

[@SimonSaysStamp]

We're glad you're enjoying it!

[@caroled3309]

Wow this video is jam packed with good ideas! 💙

[@cindyrogers9099]

WOW WOW WOW!!!! Loved all the techniques you showed! Thanks so much!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Jam-packed with inspiration!

[@LittleLaneCraftswithRachel]

Fantastic video from Nina-Marie - I love her crafting style, presenting and how many tips she shares in every video. I was using my SSS Glitter Glitz Gel last night so I'm going to try the foam applicator technique next. Thanks and keep them coming!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

We love Nina, too! So glad you learned some new tricks!

[@NinaMarieTrapani]

YAY!! Have fun trying it out!!!

[@brendajennings5438]

Thanks for the tutorial! Amazing ideas! LOVE the flower on the last card...gorgeous!

[@melaniebarrett462]

Love all of your cards, and thanks for the awesome tips in using the pastes, gels and glitter!

[@dmesm57]

WOW Nina! I had no idea! The cards are beautiful and the techniques are definitely worth trying! Thank you!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

We're so glad Nina inspired you to try new things!

[@denisegilbert4109]

Very informative. I often receive product that I guess how to use it. So the instructions really help. Thanks.

[@cindydecker57]

Wow the finished cards are gorgeous❣️ Thanks for an excellent primer of the techniques for using texture paste and glitter gels - very informative and inspiring 🤩

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Awesome! Have fun creating.

[@kathymcconnell6852]

Very helpful instructions, Nina. I thought all pastes and gels were pretty much the same but I see there are big differences! Now I want to experiment 😍

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Terrific! That's what we like to hear!

[@NinaMarieTrapani]

I hope you do! It's so much fun!!!

[@mitzibud6908]

Another awesome video!! Thank you!!

[@denisejohnson2945]

Just when I think I have all the basic supplies I need, a video pops up that shows me I need more! Thanks for sharing your tips and inspiration!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Enjoy playing with gels and pastes!

[@lauraziolkowski2652]

You make me smile was my favorite card today.and love you so came in second.

[@dizzinese]

This was so comprehensive and well done! Thank you. I saw some new ways I hadn't seen and I like that you took your time and explained it well. I saved this for future reference when I try out some of my pastes. Great job and gorgeous cards! Thank you!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Fantastic news, Denise!

[@NinaMarieTrapani]

I am so happy you enjoyed it and are able to use the ideas I shared! Happy crafting, Denise!

[@andygranick]

Nina is one of my favorite card makers. She's so talented and these cards are gorgeous.

[@NinaMarieTrapani]

Andy, you are SO kind!!! 💙

[@scrapendipitysmh]

These are wonderful. So many great ideas and what beautiful results. My favorite is the last card with the daisy. Thanks so much for a great class.

[@SimonSaysStamp]

So glad Nina got you thinking!

[@NinaMarieTrapani]

That one was one of my favorites too! ;)

[@MsDonnnG]

Wow Nina! So many different uses for paste! What a fantastic video! Thank you so much for sharing all your amazing tips and inspiration! Appreciate you taking the time to create and to share! Have a great day!

[@CraftyKiwiMama]

So many wonderful techniques Nina-Marie. Loved watching them all, but the repeated sparkly hearts are my fav! xoxo

[@SimonSaysStamp]

What's better than multiple sparkly hearts??!

[@CraftyKiwiMama]

@@SimonSaysStamp only one thing, that they're in my mail box! LOL :D

[@debbiethomas552]

Thank you for taking time out of your day to show us some different technics to apply to our cards. I am just beginning to make cards and I appreciate the great way you explain the steps for creating those amazing cards. I also liked that you included the ink pad colors in your supply List. I have not learned all the color names to all the different brands of ink pads. Great Job!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Our pleasure, Debbie!

[@san1171]

Boy, that was so informative! Thank you so much. Beautiful cards Nina!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Great!!

[@JenaTuckerAquariums]

I absolutely love everything you have done in this video 😯😁💕. I have products I can use to do this. Can't wait 😊

[@NinaMarieTrapani]

YAY!!!!

[@CouzCat]

I really enjoy this series. Is that Oscar's tail i

[@NinaMarieTrapani]

LOL! It sure is!!! :)

[@icardeveryone01]

Nina! What a great video! [I especially liked that your kitty helped you glitter! lol] My favorite of all is the scalloped thanks with clear paste! But they're all so pretty! Thanks! =]

[@NinaMarieTrapani]

LOL! Always my helper!!! ;)

[@icardeveryone01]

@@NinaMarieTrapani Lucky YOU!

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

Beautiful cards! Thanks for all the ideas and inspiration.

[@kathymarine1164]

Thank you Nina for the great tutorial...

[@JenniferSKinney]

Thanks for sharing these fun techniques. Going to have to try some.

[@jeannegoldberg6051]

Great demonstration on colors, paste and gels. I will now use all my supplies to create some cards. Yours are beautiful

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Have fun, Jeanne!

[@gingerpayne7310]

What an amazing tutorial on paste! Loved all your tips and tricks. And beautiful card too.

[@SimonSaysStamp]

So glad it was helpful for you!

[@kerbarn]

Amazing! Thanks for this back to basics video! Love all the detail and then how to put it together! ❤️❤️

[@SimonSaysStamp]

So glad you were inspired!

[@mydyisgod]

Awesome video. Love the techniques so much. Thank you

[@susiesonnier9102]

Nina, I'm obsessed with your plaid top. Where did you get it???

[@NinaMarieTrapani]

Hi Susie! I found it on the clearance rack at Anthropologie! It just so happened to be my size and it is SO soft!

[@susiesonnier9102]

@@NinaMarieTrapani well its adorable and obviously was meant to be yours!!! Happy Thursday!🧡

[@paulienvandenbosch3857]

This video is so so helpful!! Thank you for explaining everything so well. I love your cards❣️

[@SimonSaysStamp]

We're so glad Nina inspired you!

[@susanwhittle8065]

Thank you, got some of this and this was so helpful and great ideas!!!! Also, saw the cat tail... You had a helper 😁

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Good ol' Oscar! He's always at Nina's side!

[@beckyreeder5145]

Love the embossing paste on the flat shaker!

[@caroldubois6183]

Thank you so much. Wonderful.

[@jennylloyd8555]

Wow!! I learnt soooo much. I’ve got pastes I’ve never used. Now I know what to do I can’t wait to use them. Thank you

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Awesome! Enjoy!

[@denisegilbert4109]

These are beautiful. Thanks for explaining how to use the different glazes. How Long does it take for the paste to dry. Love it.

[@NinaMarieTrapani]

Depends on how thickly you apply your paste. And different types of pastes can vary on drying time. I would say most pastes dry completely within an hour or two. :)

[@kathycamasso6672]

I just received my new green pawsitively saturated inks and the clover stencil; I can't wait to make an all-over shaker like yours! So many beautiful samples here!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Have so much fun!

[@sonjah1983]

Gorgeous cards & so many different ideas for the paste!! Thank you for the inspiration Nina❣

[@trinamayle3298]

I loved watching this video! So many different techniques that I have never thought of. I cannot wait to try the paste over acetate. Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing.

[@robinmcauley3462]

These are all so pretty! And I never knew I could use paste on plastic!

[@Via_Von]

Nina, thank you so much - I LOVE the sparkles on every card!! ❤️👏🏻

[@f.joclemmons5799]

Thank you so much for the tutorial. I love the way you explain everything so easily as you demonstrate.

[@NinaMarieTrapani]

Glad it was helpful!!!!

[@chrisbjornstedt]

This is awesome! Can you use the older Stickles on a stencil also??

[@NinaMarieTrapani]

Are you referring to the Stickles glitter glues or are you talking about a Stickles paste?

[@chrisbjornstedt]

@@NinaMarieTrapani stickles glitter glues

[@harriettezmalloy7182]

I’m certainly not Nina, but I actually have used the regular Stickles glitter glue on stencils. I just did it for some of my Christmas cards for 2021. I just squeezed the Stickles out in lines kind of all over the stencil, then used my scraper tool to spread it around. Work fast because it dries fast. But it can be done.

[@chrisbjornstedt]

@@harriettezmalloy7182 Many thanks, and for the "work fast" suggestion!

[@harriettezmalloy7182]

@@chrisbjornstedt Good luck! And have fun.

[@dianeoneil9563]

You might have been able to use the sentiment dies using partial die cutting.

[@caatandco7848]

Thank you Nina as always for your inspiration. Quick question, what if Ranger TEXTURE PASTE TRANSPARENT GLOSS affected my ink (I used Pinfresh inks) in the sense that the ink underneath changed colour.. should I have let my ink dry even longer or is that what the paste does anyway ?

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Nina is so good at techniques and products!

[@NinaMarieTrapani]

Hi Caat! I have never used the Pinkfresh inks, but I from the experience I've had in the past with this, some inks do react to the paste application over top. So. I would venture to guess that the Pinkfresh inks are one of those that do. Maybe try a different ink?

[@caatandco7848]

Thank you for your swift response@@NinaMarieTrapani, have you by any chance used Distress inks with paste before ?

[@NinaMarieTrapani]

@@caatandco7848 I have and I've never noticed any huge color change with them! I've also used my Distress Inks and Stains to color white pastes!

[@donnarose5929]

Could you please share what the plastic is that you used? I’ve only used acetate. Thanks Donna

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Hi Donna! Nina used plastic packaging from a stamp set.

[@donnarose5929]

@@SimonSaysStamp thank you

[@margarete6888]

Loved the tutorial and your beautiful cards. I was trying to hit the like button, but my pork chop fingers kept hitting dislike. 🤦‍♀️ Ugh! Finally got the like one. 💜💜

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Aw, thanks, Margaret!