Hi friends! Thanks for stopping by... Be sure to leave a comment letting me know what cardmaking supply you can't craft without! :) Here is a link to the blog post and FULL product list: bit.ly/2Y6jF3M

I'm 67 and just getting into card making. I was confused with all the tools that are out there ... UNTIL NOW. Thanks, Simon. Now I know which paper trimmer to buy!

Love your energy and that you give clear information, you cut the point quickly. Thank you for your advice and help! 😊

"A stained stamp is a loved stamp!" So so true! My stamps are VERY loved! Great job, my friend.

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly! :)

@indiesindie1984

10 ай бұрын

Indeed 👍

@indiesindie1984

10 ай бұрын

Simon, you can tell you love ❤️ what you do!

Simon, you rock!! The idiots giving you thumbs down are probably super jealous of you. Boys your age most likely. Don’t sweat it! You are a rock star!!

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! :)

I am too a card maker of your age and I am a boy too...! Don't worry about dislikes you are the best inspiration , love...❤

Awesome video! You are such an inspiration. Keep following your dreams. In my opinion, I enjoyed the speed of your presentation.

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! :)

Great video for new card makers to get them started. Thanks Simon! You rock!!

Thanks for sharing. I love my Gemini, glass mat, and stamp positioner. I'd be lost without them. Thanks for sharing!

There are several that I can't live without: craft pick, T-square ruler & detail scissors. I find the thin stamp blocks difficult to use. To get a good impression with the thick blocks I use a mouse pad, the thicker squishy type, underneath my paper.

@EnlightenedFlamingo

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for the mouse pad tip! I'm gonna have to try that!

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! A mouse pad or foam works great for stamping... great tip CouzCat!

@kimcrawford9988

3 жыл бұрын

I agree w/your picks too CouzCat & I use the Stampers Secret Weapon pad under my cardstock in order to get a good impression.

Just getting started with card making and I so appreciate your insight, expertise and recommendations! Now I feel like a have a good footing to get started after watching this video. Thanks!!

Always such helpful info, Simon. Thank you.

Thanks for the info. I am just starting card making and this helped me.

Another great video, Simon. Thanks for all you do!

Thanks, Simon, loved these recommendations!

Thank you! i am starting card making. You're very helpful!

Thank you Simon. It is always fun to listen to you.

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Janine!

Just purchased all your inks. Can't wait to start learning!!

Thanks for this video Simon =). It's nice to know exactly what tools are needed instead of trying to guess at it. I have to say right now my favorite basics are my inks. I love trying different ways to apply them to my projects.

I was looking for those spring assist scissors!! Thanks for going over these.

This is an excellent video Simon! Very informative! Thank you!

Love his background stamps and inks too

Great overview of the basics!

Thanks Simon for a good info video. As always, an excellent job.

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. :)

Some great tips there, thank you Simon

Loved seeing your picks, Simon! 😊

Appreciate the recommendations, Simon!

Great information and enjoyed watching!

Simon you are such a knowledgeable young man, you rock! Thanks for sharing that, I’ve been crafting for a few years and still learned something new. My favourite tool would be my stamp pads, you can do so much more with them than just stamping. Keep up the the good work and I will see you next video 👍

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Donna! Me too... I love my new colored ink pads and use them on almost every card. I love just how much you can do with inks. :)

Great info. Thank you.

What a great video and very informative.

Love the scissors!! I have 2 pair of them!

Thank you for your GREAT tips! Like to know about your favorites!

Thanks for another fun video. Your tips are great and very informative. Keep up the great work. Btw love your stencils for mixed media.

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

Yay! I am so glad you love my Simon Hurley create. stencils. :)

I really enjoy your videos, tips, & product favs. As for the card making supply i can't craft without, M & M's - of course!! 😉

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

Lol! I always have to have chocolate or snacks while I'm crafting too! :)

@susanjohnson318

5 жыл бұрын

I have my portable DVD player and play music, or shows I own, like Castle or Bones! :D

This video is great!!!! Thank you!!!🎉

TFS! I got myself the Fiskars scissors and the stamp cleaner pad! Both are great! Thanks for the suggestions ♥️

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

Yay! I hope you love them Dani! :)

I loved your video...Thank you. I have purchased a TON of your products from SBC looking forward to using them!!!!!!!

I cannot craft without my jewel picker! Great video. Warm regards from Michigan.

Thank you for all the great info, Simon. I already use much of what you recommend but will consider the Gemini Jr. (I've been a Sizzix Big Shot girl for some time now). I know you didn't spend too much time on embossing in this vid but a must for me is the pre-embossing powder. Oy! what a mess without it. Keep up the good work. You are a joy to watch & very inspirational.

Love your recommendations (totally agree with the ones that I have, and a few products to look into the next time I go craft shopping), thank you for sharing them. I might need to look into getting the bigger shears one of these days. Can't agree more with the trimmers! I have a few trimmers but use my Tonic ones the most. I have a bunch of blending tool foams that I have in the back of the distress ink cubes. Need to practice more with them more and maybe look into getting some of the blending brushes. Though that won't be for a while since I'm still in the research phase.

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

Yay! I'm glad you like my recommendations... and I totally stand by those trimmers. I have tried so many and the Tonic trimmer are by far the best. :)

I love this video I’ve just started card making

I live Tour Videos, you are inspiring. And you speaks a verry good English. I am from Germany and I learnd English befor 25 years only at school. And I understand all. (almost) Thank you. 💛

Hi Simon I just discovered your KZread’s my favourite item to use is a pick too help take the paper off of double sided tape. I have long nails and it takes forever with out it.

Thanks great video

Great Vid!!! but the Tonic/TimHoltz stamp platform kicks butt over Misti!!! :P

I have many craft tools I can't live without but my most favorite is my misti. I love it. I love all your videos. Your great. I am trying to organize my craft room so it is functional. I love yours. I know you had some video's on some ink storage you have come up with or found. I would love a video from you about all your storage solutions and links if possible where you bought them.it would be so helpful. I want my room like yours.

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea Cheryl... I have some videos on my craft room storage here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/laBp2dVrgrjgg9I.html I will create more!

Wonderful informative video ….loved it! Since the video was produced 4 years ago, wonder if Simon has included additional items for consideration

I have been watching you for a couple months now and I love and look forward to all of your videos! Never realized until today that you are a fellow Wisconsinite! ❤️

My favorite product is the Tombow ink eraser to fix my mistakes.

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! that is such an awesome tool. :)

Hello Simon, I have uses the liquid glue sometimes but eventhough says it dries clears you can see it on the card stock. I will try this one you're showing. Thanks

I have most of these items and am enjoying them. But, I've really been wondering which die-cutting machine is the best. Thanks for your info on this one. Happy card- making :)

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

I love the Gemini Junior it is amazing... here is a link: • Crafter's Companion Gemini Jr --- amzn.to/2xdVgh4 [ Amazon US ] --- ldli.co/e/9zekqd [ Scrapbookcom ] --- ldli.co/e/kl2z54 [ SimonSaysStamp ]

@judyhosch672

5 жыл бұрын

@@simon.hurley Thank You

I'm new to the craft and don't have many supplies yet -- making lists

Wait !!!! you look so organized - how did you lose the Tim Holtz craft sheet?!?! maybe at an event? They should send a replacement to you, because of your review I purchased one :)

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

Yay! I am glad you purchased one and hope you are loving it... I found the craft sheet today. It was sitting in plain sight, lol!

@kellyrobertazzi2158

5 жыл бұрын

Inklipse glad you found the craft sheet. I do love the glass mat! So easy to clean.

This was an awesome video. I was wondering what is the stamp line you used to stamp the manger scene? Thanks for the info!

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

They are Joy Claire stamps. Here is the video I shared them in: kzread.info/dash/bejne/e5Wcu4-uk67gqbw.html

which scissor do you recommend for cutting foam tape please Simon? x

Simon, this is a great video for beginners and perhaps experienced crafters. I was not aware of the clear foam, so I will be checking into that. I have to say, I do agree with the other posters that said it would be great if you did not talk so fast. Thanks for your great videos.

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Kathy! So glad you enjoyed the video... sometimes I talk fast since there is so much information to cover and I don't even realize it. I will slow down! :)

Are you going to to make your white cardstock in 12x12? I make 6x4.5 cards & would get more cards out of bigger paper

Good information but I like Tim Holtz Stamp platform so much better !

Love your videos! Great tips just slow down.. 👍

Hi Simon. I love your products and I appreciate all your ideas. During this whole video I was thinking...breathe. lol. It was hard to watch because you talked way too fast. I did finish it because I wanted to hear your must haves. Take my comment for what it is. Again, I love your products and I'm so glad that I discovered you. I watched you do a demo at the arizona show and cant wait to get all your new stuff. Take care.

what kind of pads do crafters use to create hieght on a card. for example adding an image not directly to the card but like a mini round, square or cut in half "blob" and then the little image is raised as in a 3D effect...I jut don't know what to call that. TY

@shadowguard3578

3 жыл бұрын

People use sticky foam tape to raise the object above the card base. I’ve never done it before but I’ve seen it done on KZread videos.

Can you please send a link for fussing scissors please

I'm not seeing the supply list. Could you repost it?

Thank you Simon I need that information I wasn’t sure about a die cutting machine but since you are saying that Gemini is better I believe you. Thank you for your help what type of colors pencil is the best I’m just starting to buy things. But right now I only want to do 6/6 papers what do you think about cards kits. Thank you so much for your help and I really had fun when you went lives and we are able to talk with you you answer my question today about the one you put the stamps on then push down on it. I’m new at this can you help if you have time my friend is have here 50th Wedding Anniversary and I want to make a fabulous cards for her it in June so my time is real short here just ask I no that you are busy just asking again thank you I will be saving this so I can buy from your list.

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Anastasia! I am so glad you enjoyed the video and found the live style helpful. I love Chameleon colored pencils... they are easy to color with and are dual ended... so there are lots of colors for less expensive: • Chameleon Color Tones Pencils (50 color) --- amzn.to/2DsXyPy [ Amazon US ]

Have many that you suggested. Someone not liking heat embossing?? Gasp!!

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

Right?! Embossing is so magical :)

It's crazy how many paper trimmers we will gather until we find the perfect one. 🙄 Far too many at my place. I can't do without my glue remover eraser. Saves me all the time.

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I hope this video will help any newbie so they won't have to purchase a ton of paper trimmers they don't like. :)

Tweezers

Those two salty dislikers from the last video are back 🤣

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

lol!

love you and your crafty cards - however - I am old and sometimes it's hard to understand you super fast speech when naming brand names. I am looking for a good paper trimmer and it looks like you have what I want but even after replaying your awesome video three times, all I could get was Tonk studios, which just sounds wrong. please help - slowly - name brand of your two awesome paper trimmers. L O V E your videos.

I bought the little applicators, and I’m really disappointed, the foam tips are too soft, not enough hold; they’re just good for painting on a stencil; I thought it was Foam at each end; in addition they take off the wood; in short they are almost useless to me

@EnlightenedFlamingo

5 жыл бұрын

Good to know. Thanks for sharing that info!

@simon.hurley

5 жыл бұрын

They work perfectly for adding ink into small spaces on stencils. I wouldn't use them on any big projects...

@Sierra0209

5 жыл бұрын

@@simon.hurley the tips are too soft, foam would have been firmer to use (like the black Ranger applicator plate)

Please talk a little slower. Great info!!! Thank you!!

@bethnewman840

5 жыл бұрын

Go to settings to change the playback speed. Simon does talk fast to pack in a lot of info but you can control the speed! :-)

@mistyb8697

5 жыл бұрын

@@bethnewman840 great idea!

@billieperez

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. You are totally adorable, but what's your hurry? Slow down and smell the roses.👍

@bethnewman840

5 жыл бұрын

I understand why he talks fast. When I go to KZread to decide which tutorials to view I always go for the shortest ones first. We are all busy people! 🤣

Simon your video is so informative, but please talk more slowly and breathe