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[@shannonpolk4701]

I’m new to your channel and I really love it because it’s creative. Sometimes the products do all the work, and that’s fine, but it doesn’t always scratch the itch. And lots of your ideas can easily be modified so I can craft with my toddler. Thank you for bring the “craft” back in crafting.

[@ardyth]

Haha! I always like to make my products work extra hard! Welcome, and thanks so much for your kind words!

[@janmarch5039]

I would love to see either your top ten favorite cards….or Your top ten Christmas cards…I know that’s a little like picking a favorite child,but if possible I think we’d be MORE than interested!….Oh, this could be never ending…your top ten stamped cards, your top ten die cut cards, your top ten embossed cards….and on and on…there’s a series for you! Love your work would love to see what you love! Thanks Jan

[@ardyth]

LOL! I generally find that the ones I like best are not always the ones that 'do well' when I share them. These sound like little reels/shorts/slideshows that could be fun! Thanks for watching!

[@kkrolf2782]

SUGGESTION: ARDYTH … Hey, Girl … I know it’s been ingrained in us that anything paper & ink HAS to start on the left and work toward the right, but it would probably behoove you, as a southpaw, to start your stripes on the right and work toward the left. Your sleeve edges may also benefit from the change. Be well!

[@ardyth]

LOL! Lefties unite! Thanks for the tip! And for watching!

[@donnacarraway9182]

Might help my sleeves too! Thanks!

[@rhondaschaffer1297]

The blue one, that turned into green…. My daughter is looking at this card and said, the gold smudges look like Christmas lights in the background as you are focusing on the words. . Sometimes mistakes in our eyes, look great in others, especially to those that aren’t into our craft. I love these designs and ideas.

[@ardyth]

Thanks for sharing that! You're exactly right - we see what we were trying to (and maybe not quite) accomplish, and others just see it as it is!

[@mellie1004]

You blow me away with your creativity! You rock Ardyth!!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Oh Ardyth, between the strips and the stencil embossing, one or both will be tried soon. Skewt cards created… Thank you for the inspiration. 🤩💜💥

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@sherrydee]

Brilliant idea of using a dot die and keeping a baggie of them for those inevitable lost “i” dots!

[@ardyth]

Thank you - I've had years of practice (of losing the dots... lol!) Thanks for watching!

[@aliciakey9333]

Great idea to have the tittles collection! (dots) and I loved the 2 colored backgroudns.AND i love the rotary cutting mat- I'm a quilter!

[@ardyth]

Oh yes, that would work well for quilting! Thanks for watching!

[@Tiffany.Solorio]

I love the first technique with the stripes. Very clever.

[@ardyth]

Thanks, my friend - so fun to revive these techniques with you!

[@j.m.v.k.7684]

I admire your patience with cards your not immediately happy with. You work it til you're satisfied with the project. The second I'm not perfectly happy with my card, into the trash it goes..maybe 2, 3 or 4 times before I'm happy..I need to give those poor rejects some more love...

[@ardyth]

Haha! Exactly what you said, happens to me too - I just have never posted it as a video - that would definitely be one of a kind! lol!. Sometimes a card just does not want to be made, and let's face it, not every idea is going to work - I try to keep it fun and not let my recycling bin judge me for being too full! LOL! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Cre8iveCindy]

I like the monochromatic look in those two cards. Fantastic cards . 😊

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@AlisonHeikkila]

I really liked your tip about die cutting many sized dots for future tittles! What a great idea! I always forget to dry emboss with my stencils.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for stopping by, Alison!

[@wendyharbarger1445]

Your second technique, the Merry Christmas card…..when you blended over the splatter, it gave the card sort of an ethereal look, which I really liked. Thanks for sharing.

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@tamaradowdy746]

Beautiful Techniques and the Rescued card turned out beautifully.

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@dizzinese]

I just cannot get over how delightful those mosaic cards are-and my goodness they were easy!!! That’s my style and colors! Bright, white, bold, simple! Loved them!

[@cherieselauer7829]

OH MY WORD 5 of my FAVORITES!! I can’t wait to watch them all

[@ardyth]

That put a smile on my face! Thanks so much! Enjoy!

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

These are Oh so fun.. the stamp usage.. sheesh! That is me. I like them all. I need to get going on doing more!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@sherrisutter2141]

Using a stencil as an embossing folder--mind blown!!! Thanks for the instructions and the beautiful card inspiration!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@jesseb5112]

I haven't embossed with stencils in ages. Thank you for that reminder!

[@ardyth]

Haha! Me too! But such a great way to get even more from these versatile tools! Thanks for watching!

[@BarbS548]

I like the strips with stripes the best! But the other 2 techniques look great too. Most of my best cards are rescues of ideas that didn't start out so good originally! I like the way both tone on tone cards turned out!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@kcinca5410]

I think the tip about cutting all those different sized dots for tittles is the best of them all !

[@ardyth]

LOL! It's definitely come in handy! Thanks for watching!

[@sandraharrison1241]

The tone on tone is much better. My favourite!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@colleenberg5094]

What a bunch of clever ideas. Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed watching on you tube. Thanks! 😊

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@tracylee4442]

It’s so funny because I never use the chisel end for anything. Thanks for the tip!

[@ardyth]

LOL! I don't usually either, but sometimes it's the exact right thing! Thanks for watching!

[@karenpearson8386]

I really like that last card, including the middle color.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@bethwitschey5046]

Monochromatic!! And I really like the "blurred" card better!

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Oh thank you for sharing!

[@lisagardner1644]

Thanks for the reminder about these great techniques! Merry Christmas Ardyth! See you next year. 🫶🏻

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much! Merry Christmas!

[@dskene7533]

I like the tone on tone look, and the smudged gold splatter gave a lovely accent!

[@ardyth]

That smudge was a happy accident, I think! Thanks for watching!

[@mistyobarr]

Super! This would be great for kids, too!

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@wandasimons3305]

The tone on tone cards are my favorite. All the cards are lovely but I make so many mistakes I need all the help I can get!!

[@ardyth]

Haha! I know that feeling! Thanks for watching!

[@tjyb1502]

I really love the way the smudged gold splatters looks on that green card! All these are lovely!! ... and now I'm going to use all my hoarded paper strips up😊

[@ardyth]

Haha! A happy accident! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Ladycrafty6]

I love all of the cards and can’t wait to use these forgotten techniques! ❤Thx Ardyth! 🤗

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@kiasartbits]

Love these ideas Ardyth, especially the stripes!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much Kia!

[@teresarawnick443]

Beautiful cards. I feel the urge now to pull out all my big background stamps. Thanks for the reminder.

[@ardyth]

Haha! Me too. And also emboss with all my stencils! So much to make, so little time! Thanks so much for watching!

[@TheLotte64]

Definitely the background stamp.. They are so beautiful, and I haven't used them in a long time 😍

[@ardyth]

I know! I have a few that need some love. Thanks so much for watching!

[@CraftStashcoukTV]

Love the technique Ardyth - thanks for sharing :)

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@sandygiazzon7392]

All the cards are beautiful. So many techniques to try.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@amyswares]

Ooooh your tittle pouch is genius!! Well done friend!

[@ardyth]

I had to read that comment a few times! lol! I was like 'what pouch, I didn't make a pouch'. But now I get it. And yes, it's gotten me out of a jam quite a few times! Thanks for stopping by!

[@cherij9008]

Wow! I never saw that multi colored strip technique! That was great. I was just thinking of embossing with my stencil this afternoon! I got distracted but thanks for the reminder😍

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Wow, I love all your cards Ardyth! The first one with the trees,the coloured tree's my fae. That swirley,leafy background stamp is so beautiful, I like the cards with the same colour too how you used them. Your last card is quite stunning too! tfs

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much 😊

[@mamapillow8365]

You may have forgotten this strip technique, but I've never seen it. Absolutely love the look, definitely going to give it a try.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@currylover0]

Fun cards! Great ideas for mass card production too.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@pennydouphinett4545]

I loved the purple created by the red and blue inks in your misting. That is the color I would have gone with for my second card

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@reneeallen1118]

That first card made me happy! How fun. I really loved all of the techniques you chose.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@mystichris1543]

Thank goodness you went with the tone-on-tone! Tip for those "dots" - use sequins instead.

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@dizzinese]

I’ve had my Christmas cards done for so many months I want to make some now! Lol but I made the card I want for next year, last Christmas! So I’m way way way ahead. Lol

[@kdgontube]

Great cards Ardyth, I do not recall ever seeing the stripe technique. The little circle dies you have for lost i dots, is it still available anywhere? I could sure use that one. Thanks for sharing

[@ardyth]

Oh boy, I honestly do not remember where those dies came from, I feel like I've had them forever. Maybe MFT? Stampin' Up? Gina K has a set called Lots of Dots, that cuts lots of different sizes. I also have some polka dot cover plate dies that are useful for this technique (and sometimes I cut them from metallic cardstock and use the dots as embellishments). Thanks for watching!

[@Gidget3922]

Good decision on the blue and red🤗

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@helenbudz3966]

Great ideas, Ardyth. In answer to your question, I like the tone on tone of your acanthas design. I think I'll be trying all of these. Thanks.

[@ardyth]

Awesome! Thanks so much for watching!

[@bevogormanwilliams1554]

So pretty!! Love each technique. You definitely made the right decision using the tone-on-tone in the second card. 🙂

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@Colorfullife2046]

I really like the colorful Christmas tree all these techniques all of you have shared are very helpful ty for sharing.

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@justinehovey]

Great techniques Ardyth. I especially need to try out the marker stripes! So fun!

[@ardyth]

Thanks, Justine - I had fun 'remembering' with you all!

[@dizzinese]

I love these colors together! And how cool of a look! Very cool! Great cards!!!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching Denise!

[@nurseratchet8566]

Love those colourful strips!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@mummabearmarie1109]

LOVE THE FIRST TECHNIQUE. TY ARDYTH

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@betsygoren240]

I really like the tone on tone circle cut out cards. thanks for sharing all of these great techniques

[@ardyth]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

[@cardsbycolie]

I love the mosaic idea and the dry embossing with the stencil. Great ideas!! TFS💜🎨

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@janettespieldenner1925]

Definitely the right decision...tone on tone! Very elegant!

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@shellyrulli5787]

Very cool techniques, Ardyth! Thank you!

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@rtd1791]

I will try the stripes. Why not? So simple. And versatile. I like the striped tree better than the white tree. But I think if the white tree had been embossed in some fashion, I would have liked it better. I also think a big bold white sentiment either layered on top or die cut out of the striped background would be fun. With the background stamp, I ended up liking it once you matched the die cut with the background. Contrasting color was too much, but emphasizing the border between the die cut and the background was intriguing. Lots of possibilities there just by changing the shape of the die cut.

[@ardyth]

These are definitely versatile techniques and you've made some really good suggestions! Thanks!

[@arlenepowders4989]

I love that look….the tree is beautiful!!

[@ardyth]

Thank you! 😊

[@Lainers2000]

I just love the mosaic card and I think you made the right choice to keep the cards monochromatic. Thanks for reminded us of those old techniques.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@sueb1828]

My favorite is the stripes card. Need to revisit embossing a stencil technique! TFS.

[@ardyth]

It's such a great way to get more from a stencil! And easy, once you figure out the sandwich you need! Thanks for watching!

[@dizzinese]

Thank you so much for showing your struggle through these cards. So often I watch and think, I’ll never get that good because I just don’t have the time to get practice. I need a card and that’s when I get in my room. Rarely ever to play.

[@lisagardner1644]

I have never seen the mosaic technique before and I LOVE it! I think I “need” one of those spinning platforms like you were using. I enjoy your videos so much! Thanks for another great one!

[@ardyth]

So glad you enjoyed it. I have to say that the turntable was purchased on a whim, and for a while, (and even now), sometimes I forget to get it out, but it makes blending so much easier when I do! lol! Thanks for watching!

[@MichelleRobben-wo1ns]

You definitely made the right call..tone on tone was awesome..nice save! Love your tips and techniques. T f s

[@ardyth]

Haha! Thanks - it just shows we sometimes have to be adaptable! Thanks for watching!

[@Pebblesmas]

OMG, yet another amazing video, especially cause i, as you, also hardly ever use my markers or it has been quite a while, so LOVE your ideas and LOVE using them again this simple, thx soooo much 👍🤣🍀

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@pamelacotterel5448]

Love the first multicolor stripe card! I am anxious to try it.

[@ardyth]

I think that's my fave too! Thanks for watching!

[@PapercraftsbyCindyellen]

I think you chose right for the tone on tone. I love embossing with my stencils!!

[@ardyth]

Such an easy way to get more from stencils! Thanks for watching!

[@juliecurtis9517]

I didn't realize you could emboss with a stencil. Im definitely going to try it!

[@ardyth]

It's a great way to stretch your stencils for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@scrappyLiz1]

Love the stripes & the waffle flower rotating platform & the last cards as well thx for the tips😊😊

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@catcar8212]

I love love your mosaic card Ardyth. I vaguely remember seeing this technique! I have 6 pastel chisel tip highlighters I think might work if I pair them up. It should be fun. I favor the card with the mosaic background and white tree. It's a stunner. I don't have any large background stamps but the one you used is gorgeous. I think a black and white iteration would look sharp. Marissa watched the WCMD show w/me. That whole show was great. Your roulette card w/ the columns from Friday eve came out great. M even reminded me it was about to start. I was in tears when you explained the making of your Scottish children! You do have a way with words! Till next time... :)

[@ardyth]

LOL! Thanks Cath - I can't take credit for those words - my mom bought my kids t-shirts that had that on them! lol! Thanks for all your kindness!

[@catcar8212]

@@ardyth OK that's just too funny!🌷🌷

[@mrsmcphate]

Love these ideas! Faux mosaic is amazing! I might try it! TFS!

[@ardyth]

Let me know if you do! I'd love to see it! Thanks for watching!

[@barbaraharrold5361]

Great looking cards:) tfs:)

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@P1DiscoGina]

I’m saving this to my playlist and noting the time stamp of 9:42 so I can refer to the stencil embossing sandwich in the future. It’s so timely because I was planning to do this technique later today and was going to be on a search for instructions! Yay & hooray for stumbling onto this today!

[@ardyth]

I'm so glad it was helpful - I just want to remind you that I was using a Gemini Junior, so if that's not the machine you're using you may still need to search! lol! Thanks for watching!

[@P1DiscoGina]

@@ardyth oh my gosh! I'm so thankful you mentioned this! I totally assumed it was a universal sandwich for stencil embossing! You definitely saved me twice today! Extra Angel wings for you, Ardyth! 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽

[@ardyth]

@@P1DiscoGina LOL! I'll take all the angel wings I can get! Good luck with your project!

[@fullermoments]

Oh my my I gotta try that faux mosaic technique. Love them all!!!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@cocopops6037]

That aqua card turned out beautifully Ardyth!! Thank you for sharing your fabulous talent with us all 💕

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much 😊

[@TollerLuv1]

The stripes are very effective! I have never heard of the "stencil as embossing folder" idea before but love that I can use my very, very long forgotten embossing mat. Your ideas are always inspiring!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@terrys4179]

I love them all! Thanks so much for sharing all of these techniques!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@grandkids3993]

I liked the tip about using acetate behind your markers.

[@ardyth]

LOL! That's a good one, I just wish I had remembered it! I'm glad you were able to see beyond what I actually did. Thanks so much for watching!

[@jaynekasten1746]

Awesome! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ardyth]

Thank you!! 😁

[@dizzinese]

I have a ton of background stamps I have never ever used.

[@floradiamonds]

I love the striped cards! That's my next plan, thank you. I also have forgotten to use my markers, which are probably dried now. The die for cutting out dots is great, I've never seen that one before. I use my old office hole-punch, and although there's no variety in size, it doesn't seem to matter on the end product. Liquid pearls can be effective, but needs a steady hand and the patience to wait for them to dry. I tell you from bitter experience 😢

[@ardyth]

I added a Gina K die to the supply list - it's called Lots of Dots and it cuts multiple sizes in one pass! I tend to opt for gems rather than Liquid Pearls - have you tried doing it on acetate and letting it dry before use? That way you can make your own 'enamel' dots and choose the best ones! Thanks for watching!

[@floradiamonds]

​@@ardythI haven't tried using acetate, but I will! Thanks for the tip, and for the source of the dots die. No need for thanks, your videos give me, and others, enormous pleasure.

[@marzs1214]

The stripes method looks so cool!

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@LisaVornhagen]

Those are all really great ideas! I'm just getting started in card making so things like this are very helpful. Thank you!

[@ardyth]

So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@kerriegood1046]

Really loved your dot die idea, don't see that die listed above. I always enjoy the hops you all make.

[@ardyth]

I've added a different die to the supply list - Gina K's lots of dots, which cuts lots of different sizes all at once. The ones I showed in my video are so old, I can't really even remember where I got them. Thanks for watching!

[@kadderkatch-vl3hh]

Love the stripes! And the tone on tone for the other pair was definitely the way to go. But then I quite like monochromatic anyway…..

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@jeannetteheidenreich3284]

I love what you did with the green panel looks awesome

[@ardyth]

Thank you!

[@dariasikorski7217]

Great examples and forgotten techniques! I really like how you created the mosaic look with markers.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@robinbecker9222]

Love all the great ideas

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@divyaruth3563]

The stripy background looks like a book shelf. So cool! All of these are so beautiful.

[@ardyth]

That is a really cool observation - thanks for sharing! And thanks for watching!

[@mkmousej6745]

There are so nice and your use of non traditional holiday colors is so liberating! :)

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@patriciaschoenberg1261]

So creative! Thank you!

[@ardyth]

Thank you! 😊

[@andrealavigne7824]

Of the first two cards, my favorite is definitely the one with the striped tree on the white background. Not sure why - it just draws my eye in more. I also prefer the blue/aqua card with the background stamping. I like how you kept going, & ultimately saved it. And I think the smeared gold splatters fit right in on that one! :) I've done the stencil embossing, but I don't think I've ever ink blended over it. I'll have to give that a try (if I remember! LOL). Thanks for sharing. Take care, & have a wonderful day! :)

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@shirleydesrochers3319]

I thought the merry card looked great but my favourite was the stripes!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@divas8946]

Great techniques!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@MsSuperklutz]

OMG Miss Ardyth WOW Girl This was SOOOOOOOOOO much fun to watch and packed with Inspiration galore!!! Oh I'd Try Them all and love the fact you did it up close and personal and actually voiced what you didn't care for and why and then kept going and changed it and did some playing around and YAY now ya liked it.....because I think sometimes I do create a piece using inks etc and uggh but need to step back and think hmmmm what can I do to fix it...'cause most time that's the perfect fix!! I have the things you used but never have thought to do whatcha did....so thanks for the inspiration and sharing your Tremendously Terrific Tips, Tricks & the Techniques.....and do love the up close and personal share too.....and seeing everything from start to finish!!! You gave an Super Incredibly Detailed Presentation...THANKS SO MUCH!! YOU DO ROCK! jOAN sMITH

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for your very kind and encouraging comment! I had so much fun making these, and always happy to share how things don't always go the way I planned.... lol! Thanks so much for watching!

[@MsSuperklutz]

@@ardyth 👌👍👏👏👏👏👌😂🤣😂🤣🌈🫣😁🥰

[@Maricruz1671]

Your cards are always so beautiful and unique. 😍

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@JessKing-xi4gt]

Wow Ardyth! I love all those techniques! You’ve inspired me to get out my old embossing mat and give the embossing stencil technique a go. Love the stripy look too with the markers and strips. I don’t have Copics with thick nibs but could also always try washi tape strips to create a washi tape striped inlay. Always so many amazing ideas 😊❤

[@ardyth]

Oh yes! That would be amazing! How clever! Thanks for watching!