Tips to Avoid Crafty Decision Fatigue | Behind the Scenes - Professional Cardmaker Design Process

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Jill Foster
NOTE: This video is for adults, not children.

[@nelsnelson7398]

You are a fantastic card designer and teacher! Truly one of the best. Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us💞

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awh! Thanks so much, Nels!

[@SpectrumOfChange]

Most underrated video, supporting the actual realities of the creative process. I need to make some cards and it's not my usual wheelhouse, so I was looking for help. I realized that I'd be able to make cards more consistently if I choose a basic theme/construct per quarter. So, I've been looking for help in "creative batching". Yours is the first video I have found on the topic, after 2 days of searching. This should have thousands of likes by the end of the week. You're a great teacher. Thank you.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much! And what a great idea to choose a "basic theme/construct per quarter." Love that!

[@SpectrumOfChange]

@@PennyBlackInc thanks! It's centered on the same thing your process is, which is to bypass the (creative) decision fatigue.

[@joanlucht1075]

What a inspiration this video is! I find myself not wanting to use the products I’ve ordered because I don’t have a clear idea in my mind of the finished design. Done in steps, it is WAY more manageable! Thanks for the help!!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Joan- hope it helps! :)

[@kkrolf2782]

Well put, Joan!

[@flowerlily1]

The experts always have such great tips and inspiration. Thanks to all makers for sharing! 💕

[@PennyBlackInc]

@@flowerlily1 Thank you!

[@kkrolf2782]

T H A N K Y O U , J I L L !!! I won’t confess to having “over-bought” my crafting goodies, but, after viewing this tute, I can SO see this as a remedy to my situation!! By using your protocol, I can get a MORE MEMORABLE idea of just what exactly I DO have in my stash so, when I’m faced with needing a card for some occasion, I won’t be frantically searching for “something … ANYthing!!” to fit the need!! THIS tute has been a SUPER NEW YEAR’s PRESENT!!! Again, MANY THANKS!!!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awh! Thanks so much- happy New Year!

[@colleenjacobsma9292]

Thanks great ideas

[@flowerlily1]

DITTO!! Question, is there such a thing as over-buying???? I say NOOOOO 😂

[@PennyBlackInc]

@@flowerlily1 Heehee! :)

[@kirriesummers5219]

@@flowerlily1 You are hilarious. 😃😄😄 I'm moving. I have packed about 300 pounds and have. about 200 more to pack.😃😅 I wonder if I have enough? 🌷🇨🇦🌷😅😂😂

[@jillbarger2593]

A great big thanks for this video. It hit home exactly what I'm going through and can see how helpful these tips will be going into the new year and my card making journey.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awh! Jill, I'm so glad you liked it-- thanks for your kind words! Happy stamping in 2023! :)

[@careena8242]

I love your creative process! I suffer from chronic crafty decision fatigue, so this is liberating. :)

[@PennyBlackInc]

I hear ya! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@karenpage9383]

7 years ago I was given a cancer diagnosis and life did not lend itself to craftiness for several years. A few years later with my cancer in remission, I was suffering from depression. I *knew* crafting would help, but it seemed so overwhelming to just jump in again. I almost sold off all my stash, I was so afraid I couldn't get my mojo back. I finally decided I would just stamp. I called it Couch Crafting, because I just set up all my supplies on the seat next to me and stamped like it was my job. I cut sheets of my white cardstock to fit the Misti, grabbed a fridge bin of stamp sets, and went through each set, stamping every image and all the sentiments along one edge. When I had a stack of paper all filled with images, I decided I should reacquaint myself with some of my coloring mediums. I started with pencils and colored several sheets, making notes on the back in case I used the images I would know what medium/colors had been used. I did several pages with Tombow markers, and several with Zig markers. Doing many pages at once helped me remember the pros and cons of each coloring medium. You'd think you would remember after years crafting but you forget when you aren't using the supplies on the regular. Anyway, this working in stages helped bring me out of crafty retirement. I had a session of ink blending and watercoloring backgrounds too. I am *still* pulling out pieces from those days and pulling together quick cards. But of course now I have my mojo back and also enjoy making a card from start to finish. Recently I had another health set back and I need to remind myself to just *do something* without the pressure of having a final product to show for it. Playing (heck, even organizing) supplies is therapeutic in itself. Thanks for the reminder Jill!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your experience and ideas, Karen. You've inspired me and will help anyone else who reads your comment. HUGS!

[@mzp6620]

I was in my craft space yesterday and I started pulling out loads of stuff to to make a card. I remembered your process from the (immense love/you) video and I decided to put it all back. I pulled out ONE die (immense love) and I die cut it out from a bunch of scraps until I didn't want to anymore. I sat down and glued them 3 high and then I put them back in the package. I can't tell you how satisfying that was. ha ha NO mess, I accomplished something and was able to walk away without leaving a total disaster behind me. I like your method of crafting, it does take a load off and how fun to just pull out a cute image already colored and go from there. Thanks girl. **loving that rose die!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Go Mary!! That is awesome!! So glad you had some fun (and no disaster behind ya-- I know about those!). ;)

[@CraftyAliConfessions]

OMG, this has come at such a great time! Lately I go to my craft room and sit at my desk and say……now what? I think I’ve gotten to the stage of feeling so overwhelmed and when I watched your video, I felt the world has lifted from my shoulders! Thanks heaps and crafty hugs from the Gold Coast. 🥰🥰

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awh! Thanks, Ali- crafty hugs right back atcha! :)

[@carloshaun7297]

Thank you so much for sharing how you design your cards in steps, instead of trying to design and complete a card all at one time. I have a difficult time making decisions, whether it be colors of card stock or patterned paper, dies, inks, etc. Doing several cards, but separate steps during separate sessions might help me a lot! Such a professionally-done video.! You had all your supplies and didn’t have to go look for anything. Your voice is really pleasing for videos. Plus, you showed how you use just regular envelopes and a box to organize dies and cards-in-progress! Thank you!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much!! :)

[@jaytee2642]

This! This! THIS!!! Its exactly what I needed! I'm a novice papercrafter, and I get so overwhelmed when trying to come up with a card idea. SO MANY CHOICES, and I'm usually up against the clock. 🤷🏻‍♀️⏰ It just creates stress and I end up not enjoying the process.😕😕 Your method will bring peace into my craft room, along with a relaxed atmosphere of creativity. Thank you so very much!🤗

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awesome! Thanks so much, Jay!

[@Bunny_the_Rabbit]

For those that have tendonitis or strength problems with your hands and arms, try hiring a neighbor teen to cut out a bunch of your dies or stamp off several things to put in envelopes. My favorite is to have Christmas dies cut out. Especially snowflakes, trees and frames. Thanks for the hints and the video.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Great idea! :)

[@kimhund2782]

I absolutely love all the cards and appreciate you sharing your creative process. Thank you.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Kim!

[@janmarch5039]

When I get “brain freeze” I sit and go thru my dies or stamps for inspiration, but I like your idea much better! So fun to set and play with all of the finished pieces! thanks so much! I am working on a baby girl book for a friend and have a bunch of dies pulled, am going to die cut those so I have a group to draw from! thank you so much! This would be a fun “girls night, letting each guest make their own little stash of dies and stamps, and either make cards or take them home to create later!

[@PennyBlackInc]

What a great idea, Jan! Have fun creating your baby girl book!

[@jo-annstoneham1813]

This is a fabulous series which I have enjoyed immensely. A Little bit of trivia for you. Years ago I had in a big box store with my friend who had recently started scrapbooking. I was riding along with her and I ended up in the stamps section of the store. My eyes saw an adorable image on a stamp and even though I didn’t have any other stamps or white card stock I had to buy it. That was how I started my addiction to Penny Black stamps and the hedgehog. I have since spread out to other PB stamps and I always love using them. Thanks for letting me share. 🇨🇦

[@PennyBlackInc]

I love your story, Jo-Ann! Thanks for sharing!

[@Betsy603]

A lot of useful information here that will be so helpful when not feeling “crafty”!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Betsy!

[@flychk1229]

Perfect timing! I think so many of us are suffering from buying fatigue which can lead to creative paralysis. Great tips here! Thanks

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks!

[@ammieloris]

I love how these turned out, and your process was fun to see.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks!

[@Elmcolors]

Thanks for sharing this!! Such a helpful way to break up the creative process and still end up with beautiful cards. ☺️

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you!

[@sylviasampson8246]

WOW … you are amazing. You gave inspired me to make backgrounds which truly make the card special - thank you 😊

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Sylvia!

[@reneeb3771]

Thank you so much for these. I'm in a rut and I need help. However, this rut hasn't stopped me from buying everything under the sun hehehe

[@PennyBlackInc]

Heehee! You'll be ready when you come out of the rut! :)

[@delinaquilter1418]

Great suggestions to get past "artist slump"! Thank you and have a great day!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Delina!

[@sandyvillanueva4679]

Oh my goodness, I haven't seen your products before. They are sooooo cute! I will have to get some of these darling stamps and dies. Thank you for your tips as well. I used to cut samples of my dies and stamp out my new stamps on a blank sheet. But I've gotten a bit backlogged. I will go to the dollar store and grab some envelopes too! Great idea, thanks Jill. 😄

[@PennyBlackInc]

So glad you found us! Welcome, Sandy!

[@judytracy5231]

Your ideas have been such a stress reliever for me. Thank you so much.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Judy! :)

[@terriconrad4612]

Love these ideas! This is a great way to get Mr Mojo back! Thank you! I love these edger dies! You always bring inspiration ! 💕🙋‍♀️🌴

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Terri! "Mr. Mojo" -- love it!

[@valkrush6777]

Love the die cutting session idea! Definitely going to do that with music in the background!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Great idea! Gotta love having some good tunes going! :)

[@janeforever]

I'm so glad you used wood blocks. I have quite a few & they are my favorite stamps to use. Not sure why, but I think it's similar to reading where a book in the hand is the best, just like my wood block stamps. And your process... was a godsend💖

[@PennyBlackInc]

I had forgotten how much I loved woodblocks, too! Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words. :)

[@stormyswann6177]

You break it down to feel so doable. Thank you

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank YOU!

[@cliveangelaedwards8854]

Absolutely gorgeous Jill... you have some wonderful ideas which I love and your stamps and dies are to die for! thank you so much ❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks!!

[@bethjackson8727]

This was a very interesting approach. I think that is similar to the method for my Christmas cards. I never really have used it for a daily approach but I often find myself walking into my room to make cards and then walking out because I’m not feeling the love. This is a great filler. No pressure.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Beth! I love no pressure! :)

[@dragonseahorse]

Great tips! So happy I saw this today. I get so overwhelmed …. This process is so doable! I am so appreciative you shared a day and a life of crafting …. With lots of conflicting properties.

[@PennyBlackInc]

I hope this helps with the overwhelm! Happy stamping!

[@1156Treecat]

Just watched your video on Crafty Decision Fatigue. WOW, game changer!!! Your ideas will help me spend less time thinking and more time getting started on my cards. Thank you for sharing all these great ideas Jill!!! Going to follow you from now on!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Teresa!! :)

[@dianashoaf8487]

What a wonderful idea - and a solution to what I thought was an "underuse or overbuying" problem, which I now understand fully, is actually Crafty Decision Fatigue! I'll be making a small sign in my craft area to "Avoid getting Crafty Decision Fatigue" as a fun reminder that I can do my crafts piecemeal. I did like and subscribe and much appreciate this creative video! Thanks so much!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for subscribing- we're glad to have you as part of our KZbin community, Diana!

[@raewynlawrence8320]

Great tips for crafting and a wonderful teacher! Thank you for sharing, and great inspiration to be creative! ❤❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much!

[@kimmduncan]

This was an exceptional video and the principles can be applied to many areas in life, not just card making!! The cards came out so cute. Thank you for sharing your process. Happy New Year!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Happy New Year! Thanks so much, Kim!

[@carolclark4933]

THANKS SO MUCH.... This is perfect and hopefully will get me going again!!! My craft space is a mess with too much stuff everywhere and none getting used!! This tutorial is the best I've seen in such a long time. It really inspires me to get crafting. 😊😊💖💖

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awh! Carol- thank you!!! Best wishes for some happy stamping in your future! :)

[@longlivedemocracy756]

Lots of great cards using PB, and wonderful ideas for building them! TFS!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you!

[@patticakeprod]

Awesome! Lots of inspiration. Love the envelope tip!❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks!

[@wendlit]

Best video on KZbin! I need this! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏❤️

[@annmarieruda8166]

What a great video. I like your thought process about not being overwhelmed. Adorable cards.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Ann Marie! :)

[@paulineburns8446]

Wow ty so much I find cardmaking at times overwhelming…not anymore….love your cards 😀🦘🇦🇺🐨

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Pauline!

[@Sylvia.Torres]

ANAZING tips! ❤ and all such beautiful cards! 😃 Thank you!

[@stephanieweber9619]

Once again I am thrilled to watch your artistic ability. I have so much penny black and I love the updated look to my favorites

[@PennyBlackInc]

So glad to hear that, Stephanie! Thank you!

[@AnnHG24]

So many great ideas in here-thank you so much.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Ann!

[@TS-qx1fh]

This really resonated with me, I started card making about 3-4 years ago, and I overbought. I have so many stamps, dies, markers, paper, ink, etc. I'm overwhelmed with decisions, and it really makes me feel lost when I want to be creative. I think this strategy will really help me...thanks for your video! Love the cards

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much!

[@kkrolf2782]

I plead the 5th regarding the “over-bought” charge, but, after viewing the tute, I can SO see this as a remedy to my situation!! By using Jill’s protocol, I can get a MORE MEMORABLE idea of just what exactly I DO have in my stash so, when I’m faced with needing a card for some occasion, I won’t be frantically searching for “something … ANYthing!!” to fit the need!!

[@ellenna4426]

WONDERFUL video! Thank you. So many great ideas.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Ellen!

[@ritafullmer9721]

I loved both the christmas video and this one i have saved them so i can watch again! Thank-you very much!,enjoyed emencely😉❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

So happy to hear that, Rita. Thank you!

[@yellowroses15]

Awesome video and Darling cards!!! Thank you so much for all the inspiration. I’ll be looking into some of these products! Hugs 🤗 👍🏻👏🏼💜

[@PennyBlackInc]

Hugs and thanks!

[@shelleyhenry4846]

Thank you so much for sharing your hints and tips! Another video to add to my favorites!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awesome! Thanks so much, Shelley!

[@amyt6254]

This is wonderful! Thank you so much! I really appreciate the step by step style of this video. This idea is going to help me so much! I love the idea of being able to take the envelopes ready to go to my living room or even my RV.

[@PennyBlackInc]

So glad you enjoyed this- what a great idea for your RV, too!

[@cindyolson5264]

I found this video incredibly helpful. Great tips and it will save time. Thank you so much for your ideas and sharing.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Cindy!

[@vickiwest7307]

What a great idea will be doing this as I to can sometimes sit there wondering where to start or what to make. Love the stamps and the finished cards were lovely. ❤️😬🤔🌈

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Vicki!

[@skunnavatana9407]

I love your system…..and when you mentioned it limits the amount of supplies to put away, it blew me away because I have young grandkids that enjoy crafting with me but I don’t always want them to get into my more expensive supplies ! Thank you.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks!

[@mez9574]

You are an awesome teacher. Thank you.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks!

[@MsAtom70]

very nice editing enjoy your video excellent ideas for creative cards love that heart tree

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much!

[@lindaholt2235]

I love the reminder to color my die cuts with my inks! I already do the first few steps… need to follow through and finish projects, UGH

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for your comment, Linda! For me, I try not to stress about follow through- the prep isn't going anywhere and if I enjoyed my prep time then mission accomplished. :)

[@lltpgh2012]

Thanks! Very helpful! Appreciate you sharing your process!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you!

[@michiganlighthouse]

Ah. I've been stalled out for a couple of weeks. But I love die cutting sessions and have so many new dies I haven't used yet. And old/new dies, too! This video helped so much because I just couldn't decide what to do next.😊

[@PennyBlackInc]

So happy to hear it helped! :)

[@susannelson5232]

I am definitely going to try this method. I find I spin my wheels a lot and accomplish nothing. Thanks for this tutorial.

[@PennyBlackInc]

I totally understand the spinning wheels! :) Thanks for watching!

[@msdixie1972]

This eased my mind just watching you focus on one thing at a time. I am an over-thinker and very indecisive by nature, and this appeals to me so much! Thanks for the inspiration. While watching the video, I was reminded of Kristina Werner’s capsule videos, and then you pulled out the Koi paints. Perfect! This video is definitely getting saved! ✅ Oh! One thing I’ve started trying to do is make multiples if not just one extra anytime I’m doing a card for someone. If I’m making a set, I make more than one bc the assembly line process saves so much time, not to mention the decision-making mental energy!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Great idea to make multiples! Thanks so much for watching and commenting, from one over-thinker to another! ;)

[@AScrapOfKindness]

January always feels like I am slamming on the brake to an out-of-control speeding car. Your suggestions are perfect for keeping my creativity from going stale. Thank you for sharing, and have a lovely new year.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Wishing you a lovely new year, too. Thanks!

[@deannamcdonald4442]

Wonderful video. I love the process you have developed. I definitely needed this! Thank you.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Deanna!

[@judibradshaw1948]

Awesome cards! Loved you sharing your process of “design building”!!!

[@PennyBlackInc]

"Design building" - great description. Thanks so much for watching and commenting! :)

[@AlysonGold]

This was such a fantastic video. I got so many tips that I can't wait to use. You are a wonderful teacher and card designer. I would love to see more videos like this from you, Jill. Thank you!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awh! Thanks so much, Alyson!

[@paulaschuessler7282]

Fabulous tips! Thank you from a seasoned stamper!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awh! Thanks, Paula!

[@jennifersipula3122]

Great video! Really helpful tips and beautiful cards.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Jennifer!

[@tammychernow4129]

Such a great video!! I loved seeing the process. This will help me so much when making cards. Takes the pressure off of trying to figure out what to do! Thank you ❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Tammy! I love no pressure crafting! :)

[@tammychernow4129]

Your work is beautiful and I love your videos! Have a great day ♥️

[@user-fz7sm8kn9r]

Excellent video with great tips! Really enjoyed it. TFS

[@kellykellie85]

What timing! I just started sharing my "stamping one set per day" challenge I tasked myself with. I want a physical catalog of all of my stamp sets and it's a great way to just get me inky without thinking. It's gotten my mojo going and sometimes I end up creating cards after stamping out a set! I love reloving my "forever stash". Thank you for sharing!!

[@PennyBlackInc]

That's a great idea, LaToya! Thank YOU for sharing!

[@wendywilson1736]

Great idea!

[@jaytee2642]

I also stamped all my stamps on some old continuous-feed printer paper that my sister gave me years ago. It's really helpful to be able to leaf through those pages and easily see what stamps are in my stash. I do need to update it now, since I've (somehow) acquired even more stamps!😄😄

[@PennyBlackInc]

@@jaytee2642 Heehee! What a great idea!

[@theolachapman6126]

Your work is amazing cards are adorable makes me want all of stamps and die’s like idea of your work ideas nice to have stuff ready thank you for all inspiration and ideas you are awesome 😅 Theola

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Theola!

[@annieyip2614]

Wow! This video was wonderful!!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Annie!

[@barbaraedmondson1596]

Thank you for the very helpful tips! You're videos are great.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Barbara!

[@tjorven64]

Takk 🥰 Thanks. This made me feel that i can try to ink blend a background. You explain so nice, so a Norwegian understood this 🥰 Takk takk takk (thanks) from Irene

[@PennyBlackInc]

Takk YOU! :)

[@crazyhappyhomelife1721]

Great video.. much needed. Thanks!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for watching and commenting. :)

[@joycewickman3249]

What great ideas! Thank You so much!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Joyce!

[@denisefallwell7388]

Such a good video. TFS from Tx.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you!!

[@janefranklin6350]

Great tips!! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Jane!

[@evelinevanheijst]

Love your tips. I watched the whole video while fussy cutting flowers from designer paper. Hedgie and that cat are my favorite PB critters. I also love the mice.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Yay fussy cutting! Thanks so much for watching- glad you love the critters. :)

[@maryanneruhl1674]

New to your videos and I am hooked already!! You are an amazing instructor. I Love your approach. I can't believe I have not seen your videos before. I will be on the lookout for more of your videos. ❤️

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Maryanne! So glad you found us. I post all of my videos here on the Penny Black channel so be sure to subscribe. :)

[@AnaReyes-fk6dy]

I love your long videos! I could hang out with you all day. Great tips and tricks I am planning on crafting more this year I need my me time.

[@PennyBlackInc]

I hope you can get all of the me time you need. I hear ya! :)

[@lynda1037]

paralysis by analysis. Often my problem. Thanks for the ideas.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Lynda! So glad you watched and commented. :)

[@lorrainey2004]

Loved this. Bought the paint pallet.

[@lindapekrul4482]

Excellent tips! Thank you!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Linda!

[@elaineboyer7632]

Yes I have found that, I get over whelmed if I get too many ideas I want to try.

[@PennyBlackInc]

I'm not the only one then! :)

[@mbritt9738]

Thanks for sharing your process. You've inspired me to try this.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you!

[@martharodriguez4864]

Very cute cards!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Martha!

[@lindalanges7058]

I loved that Jill! It really makes sense to do it in that way especially when your mojo is missing. And you're still being creative and getting the therapeutical effects of the creative process. Such beautiful cards you created with all those goodies too. Love all the ink blending - it's my favorite way to colour for sure🥰

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much for your kind words, Linda!

[@gaylerobinson6224]

I love your style of cards! These in particular were so "happy"! You shared some great ideas for making cards. What a bonus! The edge word shadow dies are wonderful! They add so much to the design. TFS

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Gayle! :)

[@kkrolf2782]

The “edge design” dies were clever, but, even as a “jumping off” place! Seeing them gave me the idea that pretty much ANY die can be used with a diffuser of some sort to achieve the same effect. [[ “Stand it on its head. Turn it inside out. Cut it into pieces, and use the pieces. Put it half in the dark.”. ANYTHING to give a different perspective! ]]

[@propheticsignificance6921]

I like these tips! Makes a lot of sense! Thank you!

[@dianeetcheverry6452]

This is an outstanding video. You never stop talking to explain your actions and ideas. You give us so much to think about and you show us how to do what you are explaining. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Diane!

[@kkrolf2782]

And - NOT least of all!! - SHE HAS A PLEASANT VOICE and Demeanor!!

[@dyannbaker9536]

This is a great video to help with creativity! Penny Black is one of my favorites. 😊

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Dyann!

[@roniisablake]

Great idea!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks!

[@katbarr3893]

What awesome ideas!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Kat!

[@jeanettedonahoe3293]

Hi Jill, what great ideas; I always come away from your videos feeling so inspired! Thank you. I can’t wait try out these ideas. I usually pull out all my stamps and dies that I think are theme related, making a mess of my work area.. your way is so much better.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Jeanette! So happy you are inspired!

[@pconan1]

Such great ideas and as always adorable!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Patty!

[@ronda7955]

Thanks so much for this video Jill. I have so many new products and it often feels overwhelming trying to figure out how to incorporate everything into a card. Your process makes it so manageable. Please do more process videos. Your tips and tricks are great.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much- glad it was helpful! :)

[@maryvrancik931]

I love rubber stamps

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Mary!

[@MareeForman]

Gorgeous cards and lots of great ideas💕💕💕

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Maree!

[@deborahmccleary1998]

I love the suggestion to just die cut or stamp new stuff as it comes in! I have been placing new stuff in a basket as it comes in and it tends to stay there for a long time before I use it.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Deborah! Hope it helps you give those goodies in your basket some love. :)

[@luv4grands]

Great tips!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you!