Start your Card Design with Your Sentiment | stART stamping video series | Video 10 of 10

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*VIDEO NOTE: I'm so sorry- it appears that the autofocus on my camera was not working properly and parts of this video are a bit "flashy." It improves around the 11:45 min mark. Thank you for your patience and I hope you can still find some inspiration. :) -Jill
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*2716F Better or Worse: shop.pennyblackinc.com/produc...
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Thanks for watching!
Hugs and Happy Stamping,
Jill Foster
NOTE: This video is for adults, not children.

[@bettygrandt8513]

Thank you Jill for all your helpful lesson you have given me over the years.

[@PennyBlackInc]

My pleasure, Betty, thank YOU!

[@bonnieklass5697]

I have really enjoyed this series, Jill! This video reminds me how much I love the Penny Black wood stamps and you've made me want to try this gouache paint. I appreciate you showing your fix. Fixing our mistakes are the most important lesson in any craft!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you so much, Bonnie!

[@jancastle77]

Not only did I enjoy each video in the series...I learned some tips and tricks! TFS Jill!!!!!! Paper Hugs, Jan

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Jan-- hugs!

[@chrisbraun9782]

I still have a couple more of these videos to watch but have really enjoyed seeing your creative process. All the cards turned out beautifully but I think my favorite was the last one you painted that had the tulips and daffodils on it. Thank you Jill for being such an inspiration to me and to everyone who watches your videos.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Chris!

[@normabears1927]

Jill, this has been a fantastic series. Thank you for sharing all your steps. I’ve learned so much for you.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you so very much, Norma!

[@sherikem7760]

Beautiful cards, great sentiments, and gorgeous painting. I'm sad to see this series end. Thanks Jill for all the knowledge shared.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Sheri!

[@laurellajoie8587]

I hate to see this series end, I have loved it.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Laurel!

[@joanbardee5135]

Every single thing you make is gorgeous!!! Who can I sue for failure to distribute talent evenly???

[@PennyBlackInc]

Heehee, Joan, you're so funny- hugs! :)

[@jeanmanis6171]

Thank you for the talent and time that was put into this entire series. It has been a treat to watch you create cards!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awh, Jean- thank YOU so much!

[@kandrews6356]

Enjoyed this series... appreciate all the tips and tricks and color techniques. I welcome you for these tutorial series any time. Thank you for sharing.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much!

[@user-rd5hp7xf1c]

I have enjoyed these classes so much! Thank you. All your videos make my day.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awh! Now your kind words made my day!

[@lindagarrett7187]

Hi Jill! You really hit the ball out of the park with this series!!! As many of the comments state, I have learned so much from you. Thank you for all the lessons you have taught us over the past weeks. I have been stamping since the late 1990's and am now trying to focus more on the creative process you demonstrated in this stART stamping series. I'm really good at stamping a bunch of designs to color or die cutting greetings but never getting to the next step. Needless to say, I've got a lot of unfinished projects lying around! I have no problem completing my bulk holiday cards where I have a deadline to meet. It's my everyday crafting that I need help with. Too often I think I want to do all of the things, all at once. This series has shown me I need to put blinders on every once in a while. Among all the tips and tricks you talked about, showing how you put together your card fronts and placed them in an envelope was mind blowing for me. I actually did it the other day! I still have to pick out a greeting to put on the front but at least I'm one step closer to the finish line. I'm sad that this is the final video of the series, but I know it won't be long before you pop up again with another PB&J video. Looking forward to our next "visit". Thanks again for sharing your talents!

[@PennyBlackInc]

You are so right about the "blinders," Linda- I need to remember that for non-crafting life, too, as I want to do all the things all the time! Heehee! :) Hugs and happy stamping!

[@CrftGrndma]

Hi Jill, I just Love all of these Floral Cards beginning with the Sentiments!! I have never thought of doing this!! I have never thought of doing a lot of what you have taught me😂I look forward each day to your next video and all of this series has been an immense help and will get me motivated to try all of this without the the “Brain Freeze” I get every time I go to make a card. I just Can’t Thank You Enough for ALL YOUR TIME and EFFORT YOU PUT INTO TEACHING ME/US!! MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN RETURN!! ❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Oh, Julie, your kind words just made my day! Thank you so much! Blessings, Jill

[@HeidiLilley]

I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed this series and how much I have learned. I would love to see more series like this done for beginner crafter. Thank you so much. 😊

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much for the great input, Heidi!

[@kathymueller4087]

Thank you, Jill I've learned a lot from this series. Can't wait to get creative again!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Kathy!

[@baboo7192]

I loved the first one just because it was more unique❤❤❤ but I loved them all. 😂❤❤❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Vanessa!

[@tammyb6497]

I absolutely love those greeting stamps! I really enjoyed this series and appreciate all the work you put into it! Thanks!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Tammy, it's my pleasure to share! :)

[@SueD.]

Wonderful cards. My favorite is the Thanks a bunch card. I have enjoyed this series and will be sharing it with my church stamping group.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awesome- thanks so much for sharing, Sue! :)

[@npmiller]

Thanks as always for sharing your talent and inspiration! If you decide that gouache painting isn't your thing, it makes terrific paint splatters.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Ooh, great idea!

[@joanlucht1075]

Nooooo not the end of the series!! Please do more like this. They help so much on just where to start & make creating less daunting (especially painting)! Love your helpful style❤️

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awh! Thanks, Joan!

[@JanetRibet]

Another gorgeous set of cards. Loved you sharing your process through the whole series. Got lots of tips. Thank you.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Janet! :)

[@shariolson-anderson3792]

All the cards are gorgeous..as you asked. My favorite would be the envelope card with flowerd

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Shari, that's one of my favorites, too. :)

[@Jani6690]

These videos were wonderful. I generally don't watch videos but I did watch all of these. I appreciate your presentation and the time it took you to record and I appreciate the tips/techniques you provided. Looking forward to the next series! Sorry, have to leave to go shopping.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Heehee! Happy shopping! :) And thanks for your kind words!

[@inspireyourlearning]

So sad this series is coming to a close but loved the process you’ve shared and what a great way to end it all with the lovely sentiments! Cant wait for your next series. You are such an inspiration ❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you so very much!

[@antoinettelempicki9775]

Thank you Jill for this series. It has been helpful, especially about organizing supplies prior to beginning and them batching by task. Your art work is beautiful!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Antionette!

[@msmollygone]

Jill, thanks so much for this series, Such inspiration! I loved all your tips and tricks.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Sandy!

[@carolmartin965]

Beautiful cards but I agree my favorite was your favorite

[@PennyBlackInc]

Great minds... ;) Thanks, Carol!

[@patriciariddle2997]

Loved this series. The first card was my favorite. Sad to see it end. You are creative!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Patricia!

[@99zanne]

I have to admit that I am slowly unmounting my wood block stamps! I jumped on the stamp positioner as soon as they came out, and freehand stamping terrifies me now. It’s sad not to have the lovely wood block but it’s great to be able to stamp multiple times to ensure a perfect image! Love your cards, TFS.

[@PennyBlackInc]

That's okay! Do whatever works best for you and helps you enjoy your hobby! :) Thanks for your kind words. Happy stamping!

[@Heartofmyday_kathyday]

Would love you to continue this series!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Kathy!

[@annihilator45]

I have loved your series! You have made creating with these fabulous stamps so fun and easy. I love all of your projects you've made and you've given me so many ideas to try using my stash! Thank you, ❤❤❤😊

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much for your kindness, Kathleen!

[@ruthcm7680]

Thank you for this instructional on painting with gouache paints. Beautiful results on your cards!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Ruth!

[@iartistdotme]

Amazing series that every crafter wanting to start making cards should watch. It stops the whole stress thing and makes it seem so simple to do - which it is but had I started out with this method - I would have gotten a lot more done ENJOYABLY!!!! I plan on making this a priority to follow your steps when getting any new stuff and hopefully work through all the old stuff, also. THANKS! And especially for your extremely comprehensive information. I learned so much and the whole time was thinking this is so easy.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Your kind words and thoughtful comment just made my day- thank you!

[@susancampbell5472]

Have really enjoyed this series. Thank yo for sharing your talent and expertise.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Susan!

[@lulucastro7344]

Love the blue Hug card. Also, really enjoy your longer videos and how you explain everything.

[@anitatrippi7072]

Enjoyed all the videos - so inspiring! Love to see more. Thank you❤️❤️❤️

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Anita!

[@bevc8306]

I have loved all of the videos. Thank you ❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Bev!

[@25Prague]

Wonderful series, Jill--thank you for all of the great tips and inspiration!! It is hard to pick a favorite because all of your cards are beautiful but I love the Soft Stems stamp set so that card is probably my favorite.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much!

[@cathylaycock5598]

Love these! I think you did a fine job with the gouache. Everything takes practice! ❤️😊🇨🇦

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for the encouragement, Cathy!

[@cyndyrogers2063]

Super helpful seeing you use the gauche paints. Thanks!!!

[@PennyBlackInc]

So glad to hear that- thanks, Cyndy!

[@susielessard4304]

Wonderful series! It was just excellent, Jill. I love learning how to use my supplies more effectively and efficiently. I also like results. And for me, this process from beginning to end works. What card did I like best? It was hard because each one is unique and lovely. I liked card number 2 - I love watching an artist show how to rework a piece. Knowing your color wheel (like you do) helps. Adding the yellow was perfect! And the pink butterfly’s were the connection that tied the piece together in my humble opinion. It turned out beautifully! So many ideas for everyone from this series. Hugs, Susie ~

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Susie, it means so much to me coming from YOU! Glad I didn't drive you crazy reworking that one. Heehee! Happy stamping! :)

[@debbiebaker7613]

Absolutely stunning cards! I love them all :)

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Debbie!

[@marilynkagels2709]

Excellent series! Thank you.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Marilyn!

[@kko52200]

These cards were so beautiful! I loved the series and hope you will do more of them. So many great tips to help me with cardmaking! Thank you!🥰

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Lori!

[@wendyharbarger1445]

I have always shied away from Penny Black stamps (even though they are beautiful) because I didn’t think I could color well. But I have started the process and think I will invest in some in the future. This was a wonderful series. Thanks for sharing.

[@PennyBlackInc]

So happy to have you joining in with the series! Welcome! :)

[@deborahmccleary1998]

My favorite is the envelope with the flowers bursting out! All are beautiful! I have some gouache paint that I bought on sale. They haven’t been used because I wasn’t sure how to use them. Maybe, I’ll try them soon.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Deborah! Have fun playing with your gouache!

[@susanmiranda5177]

Been following your 10 series and ❤ them all! It’s something I will be copying to make my card decisions so much easier. Thank you Jill!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@PennyBlackInc]

SO glad to hear that, Susan, thank you!

[@jerryclark7872]

Thanks for sharing your techniques.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Jerry!

[@barbaralassiter259]

This has been a great series not only for techniques and organization but for inspiration to get back into more creativity! My creativity was lagging! Lol! I love this idea of stamping the sentiments first and I'm going to have to order some of these sentiment stamps that I missed somehow! I still have room on my small shelves where I display(and sometimes use) woodblock stamps! THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS SERIES!❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank YOU so much for your encouragement, Barbara!

[@creatingincolors333]

Thanks for this great video series. I enjoyed every one of them, and would love to see more. I’ve learned so many great tips. I also learned a lot about gouache and the beautiful results you achieved using that so now want to give that a try too!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much!

[@dawnyoung9231]

I love your colouring technique.. Your cards are beautiful; I’ll have to try it.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Dawn!

[@joannecolombo3656]

Absolutely beautiful. ❤

[@bethgray4151]

Beautiful cards!!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Beth!

[@bethjackson8727]

Oh no! This is the last one. These videos have been fantastic. I have NEVER stamped my sentiment first but I’m going to choose a couple today and see where it takes the card. I’ve never used gouache either. I likely won’t either because there are so many other colouring techniques in my stash I’ll just have to forego that technique. Thanks so much for this series.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Beth! And yes, use what you have and love for coloring! :)

[@blessedoverlander4864]

Thanks for the videos!enjoyed them!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for your encouragement!

[@ruthiesiegel207]

Beautiful… I have those paints and will definitely be using them more. Thanks

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Ruth, happy painting! :)

[@tammychernow4129]

I have loved all the videos in this series! Very inspiring and I would definitely love to see more. I’ve never thought to start with the sentiment! I usually have to figure out where it will fit after I’m done with the rest of the card lol! Thank you for these ♥️

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much for your encouragement, Tammy!

[@tammychernow4129]

🥰

[@Kazzandshazz]

Hi Jo , I have totally enjoyed this series. Love the cards my fave would be the third one but they are all lovely. Like you not a fan of the scary pink lol but thought you saved it really well. Thank you so much

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Karen!

[@carlapage7957]

I got the Arteza gouache set. I like painting with them, the variety of color are awesome. Your cards are beautiful, my personal favorite would be the first, second, third and fouth lol.. Might as well all! ❤Thank you 😊

[@PennyBlackInc]

Heehee! Thanks, Carla!

[@carlapage7957]

​@@PennyBlackIncI was re-watching this video(i do it quite often with yours) and one of the tips i got from it is to use a dry water brush, I was using my regular watercolor brushes, but i will take your advise on it. Thank you Jill!❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

@@carlapage7957 So glad it helped, Carla! Controlling how much or how little water is in your brush makes a big difference. I couldn't paint without a paper towel next to my water cup to help me control the amount of water on my brush. :) Happy painting!

[@cindymitchell7060]

So pretty! I think I’ll order the gauche paints, I’ve never used them before. Thank you!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, have fun!

[@gaylerobinson6224]

i really like the looks of these paints. Your demonstration makes them look like a fun paint to play with. I'm betting these will find a home in my craft room one day soon! The last card is my fav! I like the first card but the last one is my choice because of the different colors. I really hate to be offensive but both of those pinks were awful!!! The burgundy color helped immensely but those two pinks have to go (lol)!!! I'm so sad knowing this is the last "stamping class" on your particular thoughts/ideas. You are an awesome designer and your cards are ALWAYS spot on!! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas. I have enjoyed this series and honestly gained some insight into ways I can "play crafts" differently. hugs!

[@PennyBlackInc]

"Play crafts" - yes, I love it! Thanks for your kind words and encouragement, Gayle!

[@christinefurlong719]

Hi from Australia, l have learnt so much from this series. I am going to buy some gouache paints and try them. All of your techniques have been really great. I am sorry the series has finished. I wonder if you can do a die cuts series in the future. Thankyou for sharing. Look forward to your next post 😀

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for your kind words- love your die cuts idea and appreciate the feedback! Happy stamping! :)

[@christineh3866]

What a great series! This week really helped me see what I could do with some recent impulse purchases. The regret has lessened and I'm looking forward to creating with them. 😊 Will check out some of the other videos while I am coloring!!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awesome! Thanks, Christine!

[@summer5851]

I was up till 3am bgathering a batching The picking the few stamp set was hard making up my my mind and committing to few od my sentiments and stamps as well. What ser should iuse! I think I have nailed it,, just need to chose watercolor paints and I'm stamping on canson xl and fabriano artistico extra white. Versa fine soft litght tan for no line coloring.. I love your cards so very much. I wish I had your images. I do my best with what picked out. Love love love your cards thanks so very much for sharing these gorgeous cards.hugs

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much- have fun using what you have and getting creative! :)

[@hayleydoherty9557]

What cardstock did you use please? Love this series please do more on process i really struggle putting a card together x

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for your comment- this is on Canson 140 Lb. Cold Press Watercolor Paper. Happy creating! :)

[@maryhutchinson5730]

Hot or cold press paper? You never say which one.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Cold press. Thanks for watching!

[@maryhutchinson5730]

@@PennyBlackInc You are so talented!

[@PennyBlackInc]

@@maryhutchinson5730 Thanks! :)

[@jennylarrington948]

Loved this series and have learned so much from you - thank-you!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Jenny!