Unlock MAXIMUM VALUE FROM COVERPLATE DIES with These Quick Tips!

[@cheryljackson2493]

Just the other day I was struggling with cutting a tiny piece off a tiny piece. I couldn’t figure out how to make a “handle”. Now I know how. Thank you for this invaluable tip.

[@ardyth]

You can turn the white so that it's vertical like the strip, too - glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@jettielewis8677]

I love the last card! The red Joy just popped out on me!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@tyedye571]

I love how you always show multiple ways to use supplies.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much - I think it's important to get our money's worth! lol! Thanks so much for watching!

[@sallysutherland7257]

Thank you Ardyth for sharing your creativity. Your handle idea on a small piece of paper is terrific.

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much 😊

[@tinadaniels3965]

Now I know for certain that you’re a genius! I’ll be using the technique to trim paper. What a great way to actually get it right. Thank you!

[@ardyth]

Haha! That was not my original idea - I forget where I saw it, but I agree it really helps! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Cre8iveCindy]

I agree. You don’t always need bling. I don’t know how people get their cards to go through the mail with so much bulk. Fantastic video. I love it when you use things like this in a different way. So many examples to go and try with our cover plates.

[@ardyth]

Haha! I get the feeling the US Postal Service is pretty strict. I have been watching my own incoming mail to see how sequins/gems are doing as they arrive, and sometimes there's damage to the envelopes but rarely to the card itself. Thanks for watching!

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Oh my gosh Ardyth. Your cards and videos are always so inspiring. I loved all the cards and ideas and really can't choose a favourite. Thanks so much. ❤😊 PS sometimes i find myself rewatching your videos to refresh my memory of the techniques. 😊

[@ardyth]

I'm so glad you find them helpful! Thanks so much for watching, and all your support!

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Gorgeous cards 🥰 I love the cover-die, your color choices and your tips ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching

[@sharonboggs4526]

Such great ideas. Love them all. But.. The last one with the red JOY - wow!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@donnam5891]

Oh, I can't choose a favourite. Beautiful cards & lots of inspiration. Thanks 💕

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@dinabaughman8731]

I cut through acetate with my cover dies to make stencils. I ask made a turntable with a thrift store lazy susan with a Dollar tree wood round glued to the top.😉

[@ardyth]

Oh you clever thing! Well done! Thanks so much for watching!

[@dizzinese]

They’re all my favorites!!!!❤❤❤

[@susanmorris1007]

Thanks for the tip on cutting narrow strips. So much easier!😊

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@dizzinese]

I really like the simplicity of this coverplate! Gorgeous cards!!!

[@friedapartlow]

Truly like the multi color look and the technique you used 😊

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@jesseb5112]

These are absolutely lovely! I am NOT finished with my Christmas cards. I need to pull together finished cards, cards that need inside sentiments, and partially finished cards and turn them into about 150 finished cards.

[@ardyth]

Wow! That's a lot! You can do it! Thanks for watching!

[@jesseb5112]

@@ardyth Thank you for the pep talk.

[@cindyellis765]

Great ideas for using cover plates in unique ways. I can always count on learning something new from your videos. Thanks a bunch!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@gingerpayne7310]

Another amazing video! I can’t wait to try this with my die plates I have . I liked all of your cards.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@rhondaallen3617]

I have never considered myself a cheater until today!! I am “ Team Cheater Technique” ALL THE WAY!! Who is with me?? But Ardyth, that’s yet ANOTHER reason I’m in awe of you and you, your skills , and your videos!! You always take the time to do it meticulously and HONESTLY!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!! ❤️

[@ardyth]

LOL! Maybe I should change the name of that one.... Thanks so much for watching!

[@rhondaallen3617]

@@ardyth NO!!! I love it!! I was just teasing!!!!! You are amazing!!!

[@ardyth]

@@rhondaallen3617 🤣

[@judyhartmann3071]

I like all of them! Great ways to use cover plates! TY!

[@valdaritter8159]

I love the black and the red joy.... it made me happy... Thanks Ardyth....

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@lorrainecragan-sullivan1836]

So many creative ways to use one die cut! Always inspirational Ardyth!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@judibradshaw1948]

FABULOUS CARDS!!! LOVE the uses of a cover plate! I have many that apparently are underused!!! Love the colors as well!😊

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@starpelsue2548]

Love these cards. The non traditional colors and pattern you chose are fabulously Christmas!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@cindymitchell7060]

Love these! My favorite is the last one where you added black to the centers only. Thank you for always sharing so much!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@lindavinson1273]

All of these cards are fabulous. Thank you for sharing your faux secrets. 🥰

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@bluemac9476]

Great card ideas and so varied. Hard to name a favourite as they all appeal to me. The stencil two for ones are possibly at the top. Thank you for another excellent video!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@InaNutshellCrafts]

A lot of great tips! Thank you! I love how you used the same die for so many different looks!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@annekeschep8148]

Thank you for this great video. You always bring amazing ideas, so many tips and tricks… it’s very inspiring. I am looking forward to the next one 👍

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@donnaz836]

So many ideas! I always learn so much from your videos Ardyth, they are a joy to watch. Your explanations are spot on. Thank you for sharing your ideas & knowledge. Have a most wonderful week. Cheers Donna Z (Australia)

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@timh7246]

so many options/variations - all of them gorgeous, inspiring - and they make me think no matter what route I choose to go, it will look good. I may have preferences of 1 over another relative to favorites, but they will all be good thanks to your instruction. MuCh ApPrEcIaTeD !!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@tinamarie2957]

Wow , you always surprise me Ardyth! All these beautiful cards using the same coverplate was genius! This is a great technique for any of us hint-hint that haven't finished their Christmas cards yet. Thanks for a cool & useful video. We luv when you share your talents and tips & tricks😁

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@TraceyMcNeely]

What a great tip for cutting close to the edge of a tiny piece!

[@ardyth]

Thanks for stopping by, my friend!

[@harrietjohnson9315]

Had to come back and watch again. These are some Beautiful cards

[@ardyth]

You're welcome any time, as many times as you like! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@kimfrazier3717]

I love these. So simple and beautiful! Classy.

[@ardyth]

Thank you! 😊

[@ssquilts]

I am so glad I watched this video! So many good ideas and a solution to cutting down strips from thin scraps

[@ardyth]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@harrietjohnson9315]

Love all your Beautiful cards!! You can do so much with that cover plate. I'm gonna have to get me one. Thanks for sharing Enjoy your weekend

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@laurieblack9949]

Fabulous tips! My favorite is the gel plate inking. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@ardyth]

I made 18 panels the other night for some church Christmas cards - it was messy but fun and beautiful results! Thanks for watching!

[@sylviasmith12]

Loved these cards. My favourite was the final one.

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@LisaVornhagen]

Each one of those are really wonderful! I kinda love the black with the red Merry Christmas the most.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@StampinSafari]

Great Ideas and good for Pin Dot Cover Plates, too! 💕

[@ardyth]

Great idea! Thanks so much! 😊

[@harrietjohnson9315]

Had to come back and watch, I'm working with this die cut now. Thanks for sharing

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@touchofmagik]

Terrific video Ardyth! Great cards and fab tips!!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much, Kim!

[@phionella7]

I think your fav is my fav, but they all came out great, i enjoy your clean aesthetic. You sound slightly under the weather, hope you feel well soon!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@debbieduran6791]

Thanks!

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much, Debbie! I really appreciate your support!

[@pamsosnowski6575]

Gorgeous cards!!

[@amyswares]

So many brilliant ideas!! Well done!!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching, Amy!

[@TheStayC]

You are a genius! I love all of your ideas!

[@ardyth]

Thank you! 😊

[@kathypatterson4630]

I love your work, Ardyth!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@kathywenger2459]

Awesome tips and techniques.

[@kajsa78kajsa]

So many creative ideas 👍

[@ardyth]

Thank you! 😊

[@vmiller735]

I liked them all but myfavorite was the one strip, it was either black or gray border with the red Christmas as it was clean and simple.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@teriheinze2829]

So versatile!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@michelea9142]

I am very impressed and have more ideas that I need to try.😊

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@peggyrose204]

I love that last card also, great techniques! Thanks so much and Happy Holidays!

[@ardyth]

Happy holidays! Thanks so much for watching!

[@christineroberts4153]

Your videos are so interesting and helpful, I come away with so many ideas. Thank you.

[@ardyth]

That is a wonderful compliment! Thanks so much for watching!

[@MsDebGem]

Thank you Ardyth - that was fab!

[@ardyth]

Thanks for dropping by Deborah! So nice to hear from you! I hope you are well!

[@jenniewalsh-wj7xe]

Thank you for these great ideas. Newby to your channel but love the way you do your presentation. Looking forward to watching more. Again thanks (Western Australia)

[@ardyth]

Welcome! So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@suev4056]

I LOVE them all!! 👍

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@melvinnieves1964]

I love your long videos, it means a lot of techniques and a lots of ideas 💡

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@1971priya]

Beautiful cards!

[@ardyth]

Thank you!

[@ruth6511]

So many great ideas. My dies are totally under utilized Thanks for so much inspiration!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@debbieduran6791]

More great ideas. Thanks for sharing!

[@ardyth]

Thanks for watching!

[@dizzinese]

I have a ton of cover plates! I have no idea how to emboss with a switch machine. I was not happy that for the money they never included a silicone or rubber mat to emboss or instructions. It’s definitely something I want to try!

[@ardyth]

That's interesting about the Switch. Definitely something to look into - you can emboss with stencils too! Thanks for stopping by, Denise!

[@expressivepaper]

Brilliant my friend! ❤

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much, Kathy!

[@TuberKMT]

You have some of the best tips! Thanks!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@mariarosales7964]

Wow, youre the best!! I love your creativity...

[@ardyth]

Thank you! 😊

[@dianalarkin9483]

I like how the gel plate worked, I’m going to have to try that.

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@victoriaparis2791]

You are wonderful. I love your videos.

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@christinehampton7669]

Great cards .

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@743linda]

Great cards!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@lindastansfield7232]

Well, that cover plate is going on my Christmas must have list. Every one of your cards is beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@karenthomas2302]

How fun, tfs these are awesome ❤

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@katrinaslager7803]

I enjoy your videos and your enthusiasm! Re edging using felt pads. I run the edges of the cardstock along the side edge of the ink pad for a tiny clean line of color edging.

[@ardyth]

Thank you for sharing that - it makes sense that you would at least get some colour on the edges, they're just not as squishy as the foam ink pads. Thanks for watching!

[@reneasmith1588]

These are awesome!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!

[@teresevanderhaar9310]

I love your videos so much

[@ardyth]

Thank you so much!

[@melissazabower339]

Love the black & red Merry card and black/gray Joy; the colorful Joy with the white corner is my favorite. Coming into December -- how are you doing with your challenge to use up stuff you bought but hadn't used? Follow up video?

[@ardyth]

Um. That would be embarrassing! Lol! I am plugging away at it, but especially with the stencils, I have a long way to go. But I will make sure to talk about it soon. Thanks for watching, Melissa!

[@mlfett6307]

I love that Catherine Pooler background - bought it! What great ideas you've shared! Unfortunately I haven't been able to track down a Canadian vendor for the WeRMem rotating platform - its out of stock everywhere.

[@ardyth]

Lots of local stores will order in items for customers who are looking for things they don't normally carry. And I've heard of others using other turntables - I have a cheap one I got from Amazon under my Gemini Jr (another good hack, by the way), and although it has a textured surface, in a pinch, I might be able to find something smooth to attach to it to make it better for inkblending? Something to think about. Good luck! Thanks for watching!

[@caseybradley-becker8651]

I love your videos!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@jankatopanka]

What is the blue plate you use in the Gemini machine? Love this video and getting the most if my supplies. Thanks for sharing.

[@ardyth]

That blue plate is the i-crafter Magnetic Pro Deck (or something like that). I like it because it doesn't warp and my dies don't move. Here's a link: www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/i-crafter-i-mend-self-mending-magnetic-pro-deck-cutting-pad-222160?sscid=b1k7_xll63&ShareASale&

[@harrietjohnson9315]

👍

[@ardyth]

Thanks!

[@ccubito]

If you are mailing Christmas cards, raised embellishments cause you to add more postage.

[@ardyth]

LOL! I can't keep straight all these postage rules - I'm sure you're right, maybe at least in the US! In Canada I haven't paid extra for embellishments, but every country is different and it's a good reminder that we need to know our postal rules. Thanks so much for watching!

[@marywagner9927]

I wish people were not so hung up on not producing long videos. I LIKE long videos. One can learn that much more and techniques are reinforced. Please post some long vids!

[@ardyth]

I post long videos weekly, and shorts when I have content for them. Thanks for watching.

[@bonnerdebbie]

wonderful cards!

[@ardyth]

Thanks so much!