Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together for us. Great reference video, and especially so for beginners.

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much; I"m so happy it was useful. I was hoping new crafters would feel the same because there are just so many ways to do things! YAY!

I LOVE making my own backgrounds, might be my favorite! 🧮

@marypolancodesigns

8 ай бұрын

SAME! So fun

Now i kind of want to go through and attempt all of these backgrounds techniques. Thank you for this. Such a brilliant resource,

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much; what a great compliment! YAY!

Great video Mary! Many loved techniques and even some new to me that I will need to try!

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you for letting me know; i so do appreciate that!

Fantastic video Mary. It’s so helpful to see all of these techniques all in one place. And thank you for sharing all of the full videos as well. 😊♥️

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy it was helpful YAY! Thank you so much for letting me know.

Just a wealth of information. A go to that I will keep close at hand. Thank you for putting it all together!

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it was helpful! YAY! Thank you for letting me know.

TOTALLY AWESOME AWESOME video!! So many great ideas & techniques packed into one !! Spectacular!! A million thanks to you!!

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! YAY! So happy it was so helpful; thank you for letting me know.

Fun video! I like that all of these are on one video. I saved it to go back sometime when I just want to do something different than I usually do. Great reminders! Thanks, Mary!

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! My pleasure, truly! I had fun pulling it together!

What a fantastic resource here Mary. Had to save this one! Especially like the use of previously seen projects. Trying to think of similar ideas so I can give you even more homework. HAHA. Thank you so very much!

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

YAY! So happy this was helpful. That makes my day!

I'm so happy your video came up in my search! Wonderful video! I look forward to watching more of your others.😊

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊 That's so awesome, thank you for sharing with me

Amazing compilation of techniques. This will stay on my desktop FOREVER as a reference of ideas. Thank you for all the work of putting this together! I’m so appreciative! 🌷

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Oh that means so much to me thank you for letting me know! YAY!

Mary, thank you for compiling these videos into one great big set of ideas. Definitely one I saved in my list of videos to watch over and over 💕. Thank you for all you do and making us novice crafters feel we can do it all! One of these days I hope to meet you and thank you in person.

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! What a sweet and encouraging message; thank you for that! I am so glad that it was helpful and will be a go-to video for you. YAY!

Your time was not wasted in making this informative video. What a wonderful service to us. Much appreciated.

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Oh that's such great feedback, thank you so much for letting me know. I appreciate it to so much!

Awesome video - so glad I stumbled onto your channel. I definitely will be watching some of you other videos.

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! I'm so glad you are here too! YAY!

This is an awesome set of ideas. Apart from the great ideas for cards, I learned some extra helpful tips regarding the different types of inks and how to best use them. Thank you. 😊

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you for letting me know Nadine! YAY

Love this video! You're videos have encouraged me to do galaxy backgrounds. I just made the cutest card for my grandson using the galaxy background. ❤️

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Oh I love hearing that. Thank you for taking the time. I'm sure he loved it!

Thanks Mary for sharing your many talents.

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

That's so kind, Jane. Thank you so much!

Thanks for putting all of these together. Although I've been using most of these techniques for years, it's nice to see them all in one place. Nice job!

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much; glad it was helpful!

Awesome techniques, Mary! Now I am inspired! Great video!

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Thta's so kind! YAY

Going backwards checking out your older posts! Love this! You are very good at explaining how to do things. :)

@marypolancodesigns

Жыл бұрын

Oh that's such a great compliment thank you so very much!

Thanks for the refresh course on why I purchased many of the products!😁

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful! YAY! I needed this reminder too

Mary, That was an awesome video!!! I forget some of the ways to use different products!! I will keep this one close by!!! Hope you and family are well!! Hugs!!!

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This was so fun to put together. Lots and lots of editing. lol

I learn a lot from this video. The created way for backgrounds is awesome. Thank you for sharing

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much; I'm so happy it was helpful! YAY!

Loved this, I think I've seen all of these videos! Great compilation!

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

That's awesome it works as beautiful nail polish too! 💛 You create gorgeous cards.

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That's so kind! I had so much fun putting these together

Thank you for a very informative video. Fairly new at card making and so busy making cards, organizing my space, etc have been itching to try background techniques. With this video that itch is finally going to be scratched!

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

YEssssss...scratch it! lol Oh they are just so so fun!

Great compilation. Nice to see it all in one place!!!

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Michelle! I really appreciate it!

I love that rainbow on the slimline. Perfection!

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much Vicki! :)

this is AWESOME !!! thank you :) and really appreciate the links to full tutorials !

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Oh my pleasure and so glad that was helpful! I plan on doing more compilation videos like this.

This painting is really beautiful and An awesome collection here.

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Fabulous video thanks for sharing all these techniques.

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much; i'm so glad it was useful!

Thank you for sharing this informative video. I'm trying to step outside of my comfort zone and try new techniques (and I too own all of the oxide inks - they're wonderful!).

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I'm always playing around with something new but that also makes me forget about the wonderful stuff I already do have. lol

All such great techniques!!! Love this video!!! Thanks for sharing!!! 🎊 be well and Happy New Year’s! 🥳🤗🥰🤩🥴

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! Happy New Year to you as well!

Wow! So many ideas and tips! Thanks for this!

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

This was so interesting and creative! Thanks so much for sharing!!

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so much!

So many great tips. I never thought to use the gouache for card making so thanks for sharing.

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes it's such a great product, love it

Wow, such a lot of great information in one video. Will save it to my library. I'm new to your channel and love this first experience.

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much, Denise! WELCOME! So happy you'll be hanging out with me.

Wow thank you 😊 great job on this video! You have a great talent with all these products. It is so helpful for a newbie like me 👏

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so happy it was helpful! YAY!

So awesome can’t wait to try out these techniques

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much; so happy you found it helpful!

You are wonderful! Hoping to set aside time to start become more proficient in my skills as you are with yours!!!

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much for the sweet comment. I really appreciate that DIana

What awesome ideas! I'm very impressed and inspired even though I've not done card making ❤

@marypolancodesigns

10 ай бұрын

Oh wow, you don't make cards and you liked this video? I feel honored. THank you for letting me know

Wonderful ideas for BGs...TY Mary!!! 💕

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so much!

Phenomenal !!! Cannot believe I just found you. What great videos and unending great tips. Thank you so very much!!!!

@marypolancodesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Holy wow, Barbara!!! Thank you for filling my cup tonight and making me feel so special. I'm so so glad you're joining me

Loved all the different mediums you used and explained how to use them.

@marypolancodesigns

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm so glad to hear that

Fabulous video! It was fun seeing a sampling of so many great ideas for backgrounds. I’m such a pattern paper person, I rarely venture to try new things. Now I want to do some ink smooshing! Thank you for all the inspiration! 💖

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! YES Get inky! We should do a collab where you make your own backgrounds...yay! lol

Fab video! Thanks a million for listing everything!

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! My pleasure!

I have been waiting and hoping to find a video like this one. Thank you! ❤️

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! YAY thank you so much for letting me know.

Great ideas! I love your honesty and creativity. Thank you!

@marypolancodesigns

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you for the kind encouragement

Watched your video again and again. There are so many ideas that I may keep making cards forever and still not finish all the ideas you’ve given me. Thank you so much.

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's awesome and such a huge compliment; thank you so much Beth

Mary, this video is FANTASTIC. My mind is exploding with ideas now, but it’s 1:30 a.m., so hopefully I’ll be able to go to sleep. Please take care and stay safe. ~Barbara

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Oh YAY! I love this so much; not that I'm keeping your brain working this late at night but that it inspired you! Have all the fun!

Love this video Mary! I took a class on Brushos last year and you hit the nail on the head.... They are FUN! I am finally running out of the color wash pages I made for the class. You can use cover dies on a page you might not be too thrilled about and it looks terrific! Love, love, love brushos! I didn't know CP had color bursts too!

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

YES! So Catherine Pooler teamed up with color burst for her line of them.

Wow! Loved your video!

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That means a lot; so glad it was useful!

Enjoyed your ‘techniques’ tutorial, many thanks 👏👏

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Marion! I'm so happy it was helpful!

Mary, what a great video and the tips were a must try !! You are so amazing with all these techniques. 💕💕

@marypolancodesigns

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! That's so kind of you!

Great video Ms Mary. You are so talented, TFS. 😊🌻

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much That's so kind, Tamara! Thakn you so much

Now that I'm recovering from surgery, now I can finally catch up on your awesome videos. Your tips were fantastic. I purchased a GIGANTIC order from Arteza (mica powders, water color pencils, colored pencils, iridescent color changing acrylic paint, alcohol markers, fine liners, metallic paint, scratch paper, and so much more. I blame you, lol. Cant wait to actually start crafting again. Thank you for your fun and inspirational videos. They mean so much to me. Hugs 🤗

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Woah that is a huge list! YAY you have some fun in your future for sure. woot woot

Hi, Mary! I think this is one of my most favorite of your videos. I don't have all the supplies you do, but I'll give it a start with the ink smooshing and ink blending for now. Thank you!

@marypolancodesigns

6 ай бұрын

This is such a great compliment. Thank you so much for taking the time to send it to me. I appreciate you

Love, love them. You are talented!

@marypolancodesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That's so kind of you!

Love your ideas. Thank you so much for sharing!🤗

@marypolancodesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

This video is amazing can't wait to try some or all of these

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much!!

Thank you for this incredibly helpful tutorial! I have learned so very much. Kudos to you!

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm so happy to hear this! YAY

@jeannedyer4963

2 жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns y

This is a wonderful wonderful helpful video, thank you so much!!

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! YAY thank you for letting me know!

What a terrific and informative video. Thanks so much 👍🏻

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

YAY! Thank you so much for this feedback; it's so helpful

Thank you so much what a beautiful display of all the different techniques that are out there my husband bought me a set of 10 on one side and a brush on the other side of the arteza and I found it very difficult to use and ended up sending them back iCare how everybody loves he arteza but the experience that I had with it was not good loved all the other different techniques I use a lot of alcohol inks Tim Holtz thank you so much for sharing all these great techniques have a great day God bless

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Cathy thank you so much! I am so happy this video was helpful! YAY! Have all the fun with your stuff

A+ for pronouncing ‘comparable’ correctly!

@marypolancodesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha...yay!!! I pronounce enough incorrectly so it's nice to get an A once I. A while. Lol thanks

Awesome backgrounds techniques 🥰 I love all your card designs ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

WOW!!! I love this video, so many possibilities!!! Thank you so much for sharing & inspiring! YOU ROCK!!! Blessings & hugs!!!

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm so happy it was helpful. I loved putting them all together!

@MariaNyceDesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Mary Polanco You always create wonderful cards & inspire me Mary!!! Blessings and hugs!!!💗💐

Good heavens girl! You're sooooo creative! I just LOVED EVERYTHING you did here! I feel like even I could make pretty things like this too, but I know already that MY mind's eye and the end results are going to, in NO way, compare! Lol Regardless, I'm off to my desk to try! Lol Looking forward to the background class! See yah there! ❤😊🎉

@marypolancodesigns

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! You're work is beautiful too because YOU made it. ❤️

Wow! Great tutorial. Thank you!

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much; I appreciate that! YAY

Beautiful ideas. Thank you!

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

O thank you so much

WOW🤭I am going to be a big fan from now on. You are sensational!,,

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! What a kind and encouraging compliment. THanks so much Judith! Happy New Year

Omgoodness I love this video!! Had to save! 😀

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!! YAY! THanks for letting me know, Jen

This is such an awesome video. Thank you so much.💝💝

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm so happy it was so helpful!

Thees are really great tips. Thanks for posting!

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much; I'm so happy it was a helpful video! YAY

I own all the oxides too and use a lot. I really like that you can even stamp sentiments with them.

@marypolancodesigns

2 жыл бұрын

YES great point; they are so versatile! love them

🎼”I see your true colors shining through/I see your true colors, that’s why I love you”❤️😊

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Hahhaa...love it! Thank you!

Awesome video. Thank you for sharing

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much; so happy you liked it! YAY!

Really great info, thanks !

@marypolancodesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! YAY! Thank you so much

Glad I found you! Water technique...card onto the water color, instead of flipping

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! That's brilliant! LOVE it and will try

thaaaaaankyou for such a colorful - informative video! ♥

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! It was my pleasure! :)

this was way cool! thanks for ideas and some inspiration

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! I really appreciate it!

Great video thankyou,Learnt so much!I use hairspray to set my mica, unless I use them as Paints 😍,or mix them in paints.But my top frugal tip White texture paste,Filler,u find in diy section in our favourite cheap store.Keep safe and well from the UK

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! Thank you for the share!

Fantastic! Pan pastels also make great backgrounds.

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they do; so fun!

WOW Mary!! Incredible compilation, I wonder how long it took you to put this video together! I definitely saved it to my playlist to refer back to! I love all the methods, so much inspiration!

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahah..I plead the 5th or else i might be seen as needing further help. lol It took a while. Thanks so much!

@Kimmcdougalcrafter

4 жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns I applaud you my friend, I know I don't have the patience! LOL

Fantastic video! Thank you.😊

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Angela! I appreciate that so much

I’m saving this video!

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Woot woot! Thank you for that!

I never knew that about gouache, fantastic, I haven’t, never used it before. I surly will now. Tfs.

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

I love the gouache so much!

this is a lot of good info. Thank you

@marypolancodesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for letting me know! 😊

Loved this

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

YAY! Thank you so much!

Very helpful. Thanks!

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for letting me know!

V E R Y MUCH liked the backgrounds of the military cards!

@marypolancodesigns

Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so very much! Those were super fun

Just found you. Love this channel! So helpful

@marypolancodesigns

Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much, I appreciate that so much

Thanks…gonna play with my stuff for backgrounds today

@marypolancodesigns

4 ай бұрын

YAY that's great, have all the fun

great tutorial, thnx for sharing

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thank you so much!

Oooooh so simple...i love it

@marypolancodesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Beautiful ideas and backgrounds! tfs

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much Jamie!!!

These were all amazing! Buy i gotta say, my favorite thing in this was your laugh :)

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Yay, thank you! That's so kind of you; I am quite giggly at times.

@amkarei

3 жыл бұрын

Well Ya! As ALWAYS!!! You can not help but be in a better mood than when you started a Mary Polanco video, RIGHT!?!

Thank you for the help.

@marypolancodesigns

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Loved watching this video! Thanks. By the way, I have almost all of the Oxide inks. I am just missing about 3 or 4. I am running out of room in my ink racks! 🙁

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha....right? Try looking into something like this; it's not geared towards crafters so it's cheaper: amzn.to/30jdKw2

WoW, Mary!!! That was a comprehensive review...Thank you for sharing these tips and techniques, along with your beautifully designed cards, with us. Colored pencils, Alcohol marker, Chalk pastels, and Gelatos will be in a vid all by themselves, right? ;-) Be well

@marypolancodesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed! I'm working on a few Top 10 videos so I am sure they will make their way in. lol