Super Simple Storybook Stamping | DIY Christmas Cardmaking | Penny Black

[@longlivedemocracy756]

Always look forward to your videos. Love your card making style and all the beautiful cards you create!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for such kind words!

[@Bunny_the_Rabbit]

These are all very sweet. It reminds me a little of Winnie the Pooh. They are adorable images.

[@PennyBlackInc]

So glad you like them! Thank you!

[@inkyfeet12]

What you call your "very simple painting" -- is spectacular. By watching, I think I can learn (by practice) how to better build a scene on a card, and define how to create the ground/backgrounds so my little characters aren't just hanging around in the space. Fun to watch and learn, as always.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Mary! :)

[@suni2421]

I was thinking the same thing

[@annegozdowiak9458]

I love spending the day with you to watch you color and listen to your gentle instructions. I have learned so much and I am truly amazed at the ease in which you create. Thank you for taking the time to create and share!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you for such encouraging words, Anne, they mean a lot!

[@Louisianagirl_1126]

I think someone is more apt to keep a card that someone took the time to make for them BUT than again I’m a hopeless romantic. The cards are simple but ADORABLE.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Barbara! I think so many people appreciate the handmade touch, especially in this digital age! :)

[@lindagarrett4368]

Jill: There are not enough words to describe how much I appreciate your talents. All your videos make what you do look so easy. Thank you for making me believe I can create just like you. I look forward to your next "lesson" and all the inspiration that comes with it!

[@PennyBlackInc]

What kind, kind words, Linda! You made my day! -Jill

[@kandrews6356]

I hear what Gayle Robinson (below) is saying about the cards going in the trash after you worked so hard on them, but the same holds true, I think, when you spend so much time reading through cards in the store, making sure you get the perfect one, and then spending $$$ on them because store-bought cards cost so much these days. And... they don't provide the fun or creative journey that making them yourself does. I love making my Holiday and special occasion gifts and I think the family and friends I give/gift them to probably don't throw them in the trash. I guess one can only hope.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Great thoughts! Thanks for sharing!

[@jeannieherrera7888]

I wanted to share that I would send cards to young ones for years from happy summer, congrats, thinking of you etc. And I spoke with one of those young ones who is now in his 20's, he said he has a shoebox full the cards I had sent. He and his brothers saved them. These cards are so special to the recipients. Even if they end in the trash, its ok. The effort, fun, time was well spent. ❤

[@kandrews6356]

@@jeannieherrera7888 Amen. Even if only one reached somebody heart like what you said above, then all those efforts are worth it. You. just never know when a gift like this can brighten a bad or sad day, or change somebody's life. I'm going to keep on making and sharing and giving because I think it's really good.

[@longlivedemocracy756]

I have had so many tell me they save every one. But I have also had a couple people tell me not to waste my supplies creating for them. And I surely listen to them!

[@kirriesummers5219]

I have this stamp set and must say each card you made was more exciting and sweeter than mine. I had s hard time visualizing them as more than flat on a card. Thank you so much for making them come alive for me, Jill. All these cards are delightful. 💖🇨🇦😉

[@patticallihan8515]

Jill, I adore everyone of your cards . They are so cute. I am going to order them now. Thank you for sharing Jill.💖💖💖

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awh! Thanks so much, Patti! :)

[@katkards456]

What a lovely collection! I want them all!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Kat! :)

[@gaylerobinson6224]

Hey Ms Jill: You are spot on! These are so sweet! What a fun group of stamps to use for Christmas cards and everything in between. I ALWAYS make my Christmas cards more difficult than they need to be!! I spend hours, days, weeks (no lie) die cutting tiny pieces to make scenes for intricate cards! The cards are great but how many people really appreciate them and end up throwing them away (although it's supposed to be the joy in giving, not thinking about them in the trash - hummm). You've given me a whole new perspective on card making! I do believe this year will be different with cute cards for all and a lot less stress for me! What a winner!!! TFS!!!

[@mzp6620]

If it makes you feel any better Gayle, I don't throw my Christmas cards away! 😁 And they are not even handmade! 😂😐😑...🤔

[@PennyBlackInc]

So glad you enjoyed the video, Gayle, and are inspired! Enjoy the cute and low-stress creating! :)

[@kirriesummers5219]

I understand. I made cards this past Christmas, as usual. Only 40, and they took nearly 60 hours. Stamping, die cutting, popping up on foam tape, putting them together. Then cards for immediate family, only 14. A shaker card for my youngest granddaughter was 2.5 hours alone. I'll be taking another path this year, Gayle Robinson. And I agree wholeheartedly with you, these cards are sweet, fun and very effective.😃🇨🇦

[@mfabucci]

I fully enjoyed this video from beginning to end..always an inspiration!...thank you so much for sharing how to make those frames! Love PB story-book style stamps..adorable!

[@PennyBlackInc]

So glad you enjoyed and watched- thank you, Melissa!

[@ThelmaGrace1930]

It's never too long, at least for me. I rarely watch regular television shows. Instead, I stream KZbin tutorials or music to my tv. These images are the cutest + the sweetest! You are an excellent card maker! Thank you!!

[@PennyBlackInc]

You are so kind, Paulina! Thank you!

[@wendywoodhouse8533]

These are so cute xxx

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you! So glad you like them!

[@katzarm]

All your cards turned out beautifully! You did a wonderful job with your watercoloring skills to make these cards fly out of the park. Love the stamps, and will have to add a few to my collection.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Barb!

[@shirleymcneely1994]

Love the cards, adorable simplicity.

[@PennyBlackInc]

So glad you like the simplicity, Shirley- thanks for watching!

[@darcylass]

Your ideas are wonderful! Beautiful yet simple and fuss free. You gave me the idea of even putting them all together in some sort of a Town scene and framing them. Thank you !

[@PennyBlackInc]

OOH! Love your town scene idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@JewelrybyJeanette]

Amazing watercolor cards! I could watch you paint all day. Thanks for sharing your ideas and tips.

[@PennyBlackInc]

So glad you like them- thanks for watching! :)

[@evelinevanheijst]

Love all the cards you made. Too cute!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Eveline!

[@megs1768]

I JUST ADORE these CUTE stamps!!! Thanks for the fabulous video!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Meghan!!

[@joanbardee5135]

absolutely darling images and cards.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Joan!

[@susanmiller592]

Wow, these are so adorable! Love, love, love what you did to these images and the finished cards!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Susan!

[@annihilator45]

These are all fabulous! I have these and more on my Christmas wish list 🎄🎄🎄🛷🛷🛷🎁🎁🎁❤️❤️❤️🤗. I just wanted you to stack the small circles, snowdrops, to be a pile of snowballs!

[@PennyBlackInc]

A pile of snowballs... YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's a brilliant idea!!!!

[@kimjriley5463]

Love how you use paint on these cards. So simple and cute!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Kim!

[@Kazzandshazz]

I love watching you paint, love these sweet images & the cards that you created as well

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you so much, Karen!

[@jeannieherrera7888]

Youre cards are adorable! I do like your idea of stamping several different stamps at a time. And also the simplicity. Thank you. Im totally inspired.🌸

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awesome! Thanks so much, Jeannie!

[@suellenrowe2278]

Jill, you are awe-inspiring!! I have never seen one of your cards that I didn't love. I admire your talent and your presentation skills. In this particular video, I appreciate how you have the four card designs and worked all the images into one of the four. Normally, your ink blended backgrounds are my favorite, but in this set, I'm rolling my hat to the "Hope" cards, especially the one with the strip of black cardstock. Brilliant!!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for such a thoughtful and kind comment, Suellen!

[@adj822]

Wonderful cards! These stamps are beyond adorable. Now the hard part deciding which ones to get. Jill, thanks for the amazing inspiration 💜

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Alishia! :)

[@kandrews6356]

OMGosh.. these images are adorable, and your watercolor painting is fabulous. The creative possibilities using these images are endless... you could make a cute little journal or altered book using these, and it would be a great gift for an adult, child, grand-child, upcoming baby shower... really whatever you wish. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Love all of your ideas-- you are so creative!

[@louisamochizuki9432]

Such great ideas! I’m not good with coloring, so I loved the simple, but adorable water coloring. I also loved that you didn’t die cut your images. I always tend to but coordinating dies, so these are helpful ideas 🥰❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Louisa. I'm so pleased you found it helpful! :)

[@cecilecoonrod4146]

I have to say over the last few years I’ve been wondering just where Penny Black was headed. I’m thrilled You have a new illustrator and are back to cute animals and scenes which is my jam. Hurrah!

[@PennyBlackInc]

So glad you like these new stamps!

[@TheStayC]

Awesome cards as always, Jill! You make it look so easy. The simple design and coloring have so much impact. I have no idea how you do that but am so glad you do. ☺️

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awh! Thank you, dear Stacy! Miss you- HUGS!

[@annmarieruda8166]

So so cute. I love these little bears. Great job. I really enjoy watching your videos. I like all your added touches like the snow and snowflakes to your card.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Ann Marie! So glad you love the little bears!

[@ernataylor-stark4593]

These are so charming and you have made them look like a ton of work went into them. I love the masked frame!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Erna, that masked frame is definitely a go-to design for me! :)

[@kakylong2]

Wow! These cards are amazing. Great job!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much!

[@barbaradurgolo3133]

Bravissima!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks!

[@donnaricardo2109]

Adorable 😊

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Donna!

[@lqbrock]

Love love these stamps and your video!

[@PennyBlackInc]

So glad you joined us here! :)

[@handicraftiran]

It's really cute🥰 I like all handicrafters ever🥰🥰

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you!

[@mzp6620]

I love the art work 😍

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks- she is such a talented illustrated!

[@moeboe2]

You are the best. 💜

[@michelledevine6736]

These are so lovely❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you!

[@cliveangelaedwards8854]

Very cute for young people and that's not me! 😊

[@PennyBlackInc]

Heehee! :)

[@wendywoodhouse8533]

Can I ask you please, what paint are you using xxx

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for your interest. I am using Sakura Koi Field Sketch Box Watercolors and Arteza Watercolor Paints-Tubes (Light Apricot A100, Ice Blue A500, Tan A302, Peach A402). All supplies are listed in the KZbin description box if you are interested. Happy creating! :)

[@cynthiataylor5755]

I’ve checked the linked website, and I don’t find detail on the dimensions of the stamps in snowman hugs. Could you provide any for the largest and smallest stamps in that set? Thanks-

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much for your interest, Cynthia! In the Snowman Hugs set, the largest individual stamp (girl hugging snowman) is approximately 4 inches wide x 2.5 inches tall. The smallest image (boy rolling snow ball) is approximately 1.25 inches wide x 1.75 inches tall. Happy stamping!

[@cynthiataylor5755]

@@PennyBlackInc Thanks!