And I thought I was the only one who sometimes has regrets! Thanks for sharing!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Oh you are so not alone! 🙋🏻‍♀️ plus so comments here to back us up 😂

Once again, you inspire us to rethink things - not only with card making but in other areas of creativity as well. The added bonus is the professional quality of your videos.

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you for those kind words!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

@kdramsey965

3 жыл бұрын

@@inkhillrevival289 you’re most welcome. I’m at a stage in life where I want to use my energy encouraging people and often suggestions only if necessary. You are truly a gem.

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

@@kdramsey965 that’s a wonderful thing!!! 🥰

I love this! The whole dopamine hit is so very true for me. The thrill of the buy.

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! It’s totally a thing!! Thank you, Lisa ❤️

4:00 Yes!!! Each mistaken purchase is a learning experience.

I am not alone!😁 I also sit on the floor while using my bigshot, I have several desks, but I prefer to sit on the floor, even though it is uncomfortable.🙈

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

😂 sometimes it just works better, like desk too full? Move to the floor! Baby attacking all the craft supplies? Move to the floor and hide the chairs!

Great video tackling an issue we've all had! Every time you showed the 'mess' I got excited remembering that I have these dies and haven't used them! lol! It's good to know yourself and what works for you. And there are plenty of others who will help out by taking the things that don't work for us of our hands - that's another great thing about this community!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ardyth! Oh yay, have fun with them! And very true about the crafting community 🙌

@sweettreatsoverload4296

Жыл бұрын

wow i want one of those i love the small pieces

I really love that you are so detailed in your videos! I stopped watching KZread videos that are about new products! I switched to channels like yours that are more practical and help me understand why I love making cards. I have lots of products that I purchased and only know one way to use them. I am on a limited budget and have so many supplies that I haven’t used. Watching videos like yours and Natasha Foote and others, have helped me to start using what I have and I am much happier making a card I am happy to send, and don’t need to go buy something new! I am still not sure of my style. I make cards for a specific person in mind and try to design what I think would please the recipient. So thank you for this video! The cards you made are really fantastic!

@inkhillrevival289

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Judy! I’m so glad you’re getting inspired to use your stash. 🙌

Thanks Kerry. I think I will try to look at some of my "mistake" purchases with fresh eyes. Thanks so much. 😊

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, have fun! Thank you so much for watching. ❤️

Another great video kerry!! you are totally rocking it! this type of die-cuts require too much patience, totally not for me as I'm so impatient LOL but I love the results. Beautiful cards!!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much, Keren!! That’s really sweet of you! We’re so opposite on this one, I tend to love the meticulous stuff 😂

I totally understand the overwhelmed feeling when new supplies arrive, even if I love them! I think trying them out sooner rather than later is a great idea--then you can decide whether to keep it or pass it on. BTW, love that die and the cards you made. Awesome colors!!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Jennifer! That’s such a great point on the ones we do love. I’ve definitely experienced that, too. Pretty much every Black Friday 🤣

@jenniferreece2218

3 жыл бұрын

@@inkhillrevival289 Ha--yes, Black Friday. This video helped me reevaluate/de-stash some paper pads I haven't used in 7 years. Some very happy 4th graders will get to play with new-to-them paper. Thank you so much!!!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferreece2218 yay, that’ll be so fun for them!

Oh my goodness, I hate piecing together discuss! Thanks for tackling this subject!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Hehe for sure!!! Thanks, Penny ❤️

I love the cards you created! My bad thing is bling. I often buy it and rarely use it. I have boxes and storage containers filled with them. I love your clean lines in your card creations. Thanks always for your insight!

@inkhillrevival289

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, sweet Barbara! Bling is tricky, you need so little per card but having the variety is nice… makes for a lot to store!! Do you feel like you’ve got it stored in an accessible way? I just did a video on organizing for more use right here kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y6SX2rOshseod7w.html

Kerry, thanks so so much for the video!! I needed to hear that!! I was feeling bad about some things I brought and it just was not for me. This video helped me realize that it was okay and I know I won't buy anything like that again!! Your video's are so inspiring and helpful!!!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks, Michele! I’m so glad it was helpful. We all run into this scenario sometimes!

Great video. Getting those regret purchases to work early really helps me learn what my craft style is. I need to do this more. Thanks.

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Playing around with them and troubleshooting first is so helpful in deciding.

This is one of the most inspiring “speaks to me” stash videos I’ve ever seen. Though now I really need that die set. lol Thank you. It’s all about reframing. .

@inkhillrevival289

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂 I’ve been quite happy with it ever since! I’m so glad to hear this one was helpful. Thank you, Beth!

Thanks for this reality check; I really needed it. Loved how you made the point in a short amount of time, too. TFS

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you!! So glad it was helpful ❤️

My mind is Officially Blown 😃😊🙂With this particular video. This so describes what I've been doing of late...but didn't know "how to address it. I'm going to use this video as a guide to getting to explore the products I've bought...but didn't like and couldn't figure out how to approach using effectively. Thanks a ZILLION TIMES 😃

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, that makes me so happy to hear, Karen!!! Enjoy experimenting! It’ll be fun to see what turns out to actually be a well-loved supply 🙌

I usually buy boxes for fishing hooks to store my small supplies in. 🐟🪝🧰

@rtd1791

3 жыл бұрын

Great tip. Also hardware organizers. Ugly colors but nothing a can of spray paint cannot fix. Bonus? Sports and hardware organizers are almost always cheaper than craft organizers.

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

That’s an awesome tip!!

Thank you for addressing this topic....and those cards you made are great! But, dopamine hits or not, watching you fiddle with all those little pieces made me realize, this is a die set I would never use, I crossed it off my list. And I can see more of how I like to work, this video was really helpful.

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, I love that! That’s exactly it, some supplies make gorgeous results but just aren’t our thing. That’s me and layering stamps 😂 thanks for watching and your kind comment!

Wow those cards came out SÓ amazing!! 👍

@inkhillrevival289

2 жыл бұрын

Turned out to be such a fun supply! Thanks for watching, always grateful for your support and kindness ❤️

I have bought things then said later"why"? I have several larger containers for my smaller to tiny pieces. Words, shapes etc Then doing a card I already have cut out. I like working with pieces,even tiny tiny pieces.(miniature). Love that our container hangs. I use containers for beads or I have gone to harbor freight, parts store and got containers with many cubbies in them.they also have a magnetic bowl you can use when die cutting. Set your dies in it till your done and won't be loosing any till ready to put back. Thanks for Sharing. I like that die, but you do need a container.. :)

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, it’s sooo necessary! Those are great organization tips. I just got myself a magnetic bowl last month, took losing 2 dies to finally do it 🤣

Thank you so much for this video;....I HAVE THIS SET, AND HAVE NEVER USED IT..! Watching you come up with ideas and “playing” with those pieces has given me the bug to get those dies out and start having fun...I also liked the idea about coming up with new color combo’s...Thank you again!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Yay, have fun, Jan! I just spent a chunk of time die cutting a set of every color paper I have 😂 and find it so inspiring how random colors just fall together and start a combo idea

I was going to suggest that you bag the paper pieces and sell them. I could definitely use them because I don’t have any geometric dies. The card designs are lovely

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words! ❤️

I just stumbled across one of your videos today and followed it to another and another and a couple of hours later -- wow! Card therapy! And so on target! Overwhelmed, guilt, too many choices, no time, poor me, lucky me....ack! thank you and I'll be back. gotta go, of course.

@inkhillrevival289

2 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you!!! I’m glad it was helpful and so appreciate you watching. ❤️

I loooooove your videos. I have really bad anxiety and feel so guilty about so many things. Having examples for ways to reframe the thoughts are so helpful. Thank you so much for your videos! I look forward to them every week. Please never stop making them! 💖

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, Anna, thank you so much! You would really love life coaching then, it’s all about reframing your thoughts to change your results. Check out Jody Moore and Brooke Castillo! Thanks for the kind words 🥰

I have learned a lot from buying critter stamps. Basically I like looking at them but I rarely use them! Lesson learned critter stamps aren’t for me, but I keep them to look at them because they make me smile. Also, they are a reminder not to be tempted to buy any critter stamps in the future, even if they are on clearance, I’m looking at you Hobby Hobby with the 75% clearance price in January/ February.

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like some great reasons to have bought, learned from, and kept what you have. 🙌 And that’s such a good point that some of us derive value from having something even when it’s not physically used. Thanks for pointing that out!

@shadowguard3578

3 жыл бұрын

@@inkhillrevival289 and thank you for your informative and enjoyable video!

Congratulations on reaching 5,000 subscribers, Kerry! You are a much appreciated voice in the card making community.

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you!! That’s so kind of you 🥰

Thanks for this video. I love the way you think things out. Your samples were great. Time for me to dig out this die set that I JUST HAD TO HAVE!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Hehe, thank you!! Have fun playing with it!

I have been getting rid of supplies I don't love. I have also discovered that sometimes 1 purchase makes other supplies easier to use, and its totally worth it! Thank you for tackling this topic!!!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! You are so right about a second thing sometimes making the first thing work so much better. My container was 100% necessary 😂 thanks for watching, Jesse!

I had a die subscription and most of them had a ton of tiny pieces to build your image. I realized that I don’t enjoy that so I don’t get dies like that now. And I tucked them away!! I might rethink the ones I already have.

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! That’s an awesome realization. Thanks for watching, Robin!

some great ideas there...I have a want/need list that I add to when I see something I would like which I keep for at least a month & have a really good think about adding to my large supply & often cross them off the list...I found house moving all my craft supplies a major worry but am now retired & enjoy getting a lot more use from them

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a fantastic shopping system! And how fun to have even more time for your hobby ❤️

Thanks for the inspiration... I love the cards!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was awesome ending up with a great supply after the crazy beginning 😂 Thanks for watching!

So many GREAT ideas!!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Connie ❤️

Excellent advice! Especially about getting to know your style! Now after seeing all those super cute cards you made your friends probably gonna want to go buy another set LOL

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 so funny! And thank you for the kind words!

I love these cards! I want this die now! Lol My very favorite was the thank you.

@inkhillrevival289

2 жыл бұрын

Lol!! Thank you so much, Donna!

Great video. You really gave me a lot to think about my craft stash.thanks

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Regina! ❤️

I just wanted to say hello. I recently stumbled upon you videos and I just wanted let you know how much I enjoy them. You have a lovely calming voice and I love the crafting and psychology mix. Thank you for the great video. I hope you have a great day.

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thank you so much!! 🥰 I’m excited to hear you’re enjoying the mix of topics!

Super video thank you. Am not too keen on geometric designs but love the colour palette you have used and your lovely cards too. 💕⭐️🏆

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Playing with all that color was my favorite part 😊

Thank you for this video, valuable information!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you enjoyed this one! Thanks for watching ❤️

Another great video. Thank you

@inkhillrevival289

2 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks, Abi!

Omg, I bought this particular set months ago and have yet to use it! Your samples are amazing and I inspired me to dig these dies out. Side note: You are spot on when it comes to all those “dopamine hits”. I had a couple already this morning with 2 crafty packages arriving and tracking says 2 more tomorrow....I have a problem.

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

It’s totally a thing!! Thank you so much, Laurie!

Went thru pics of cards made & noticed my least favs were the ones that required a lot of stamping. I've not used my stash of stamps/inks enough. Even the thought of sitting down to practice stresses me out. I've put a hold on buying any more until I can feel more comfortable with the stamps/inks I have. Or can find someone to give/sell them to 😉 Thanks for the great tips 😁

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Hehe, that’s such a valuable little piece of info to have uncovered! I’m curious to hear about what becomes of your stamping! Are you more into die cutting, coloring?

@carolyn1173

3 жыл бұрын

@@inkhillrevival289 I do enjoy die cutting ! After writing that comment I decided to, "give those stamps a chance". So I sat down with a set that had coordinating dies & a pad of pattern paper (which I also have too much of, killing 2 birds with one stone is the idea here 😉). I'm hoping to find a way to enjoy these supplies ! Or at the very least, hook into that crafty community you & Ardyth Percy-Robb speak about & share this stash ! Really appreciate the encouragement 😁

I just had this happen to me! I saw a video about a floral inlay die set and I was so excited to purchase it. Imagine my surprise when none of the petals were the same size. Hunting around for the right tiny petal was not fun. I’ll have to apply your mindset to it!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, yes! Thanks so much for watching ❤️

Great video! Thank you!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Gina ❤️

Great perspective!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Karen!

Love your video!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Tracy!

Thank you for the video. 🙂

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Of course! Thanks so much for watching, Cheryl ❤️

Great video as always. I need to try doing this too.

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️

Love that WISH card. Gorgeous!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you!! One of my very fav stamps that shows up on just about everything 😂

Great advice!!!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Linda!!

Well done.

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Donna!

I almost bought that die set, but I knew it would frustrate me and I wouldn’t use it! 😂 But I do have supplies that I can apply this to and have some new crafty fun! Love that storage case too!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! That’s so great to pass for that reason. It’s super easy to only look at the card samples and think I love that product without considering the user experience 😂

Great cards

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you, Debbie! 🥰

Great video.

@inkhillrevival289

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have some serious buying regret when it comes to art/craft tools. I’m out the money ( that would have been spent on different supplies, no illusions that I would have saved the money) and most are still taking up real estate in my creative space. My top three regrets are the envelope punch board, Ranger’s melting pot, and a tag frame crimper that never worked well. Fortunately the envelope board was technically free since it was like a reward for purchases or free with purchase, something like that. Not nearly as great as advertised. I should have bought Copics instead. The tag crimper cost me $40 which may or may not have included the tag frames. I still have a bag of the metal frames. The melting pot actually got some use. But was not nearly as great as advertised. And I have figured out lots of stuff since then. Mainly that casting embossing powder is a waste of my time. But Inkhill is absolutely right that I gained valuable information about my making preferences. From the envelope punch board I figured out that I should not buy a tool when what I really need is to develop a skill. But my struggles with the punch board led me to figuring out the basics of making an envelope. Today I can make an envelope for any size or shape of card. Now I am working on paper boxes. The skills are very similar. From the melting pot purchase I learned to figure out if there is an existing solution that is better for me. Ranger’s Melting Pot was in actuality a specialized electric griddle/pan/hot plate. Those things are all pretty similar and I would recommend spending less money on the more generic item. In this case a griddle. You can melt all of your embossing powders, thermodynamic plastics, waxes, etc. in pie tins on a griddle. Bonus lesson was that cast embossing powder is way to brittle to be practical in collage--- better to go with resin or paper clay. From the tag crimper, I didn’t learn that specific a lesson. I should have asked myself “realistically how many metal rimmed tags are you going to make?” Answer: Not many. Who decided that was a good idea? I’m definitely more circumspect now. I didn’t buy a Minc nor will I buy one of the hot foiling plates. There’s definitely value in learning to take some time to figure out what I’m really after: a skill, an experience, just fitting in with all the other card makers, supporting a friend’s business, or purchasing thrills. It’s definitely better to know before spending money.

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Love that concept of figuring out what you’re in it for ahead of time. That’s great advice 🙌 Thanks for sharing!

Kerry, I rewatched this tonight and enjoyed it even more now that I’ve had a little time to play with my set. Can you tell me what letter outline dies you used?

@inkhillrevival289

2 жыл бұрын

Oh good!! These are the Pinkfresh Heather Lowercase Dies.They cut an outline and solid letter so it’s a good 2 for 1 product www.pinkfreshstudio.com/products/heather-lowercase-die-set

When I end up with a supply like a set of dies I can’t figure out I go back to KZread and watch more “how to”s and try to figure it out. If that doesn’t work I put it away for a week or so then I try it again.

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! Tutorials to the rescue 🙌 the putting it away and trying again a bit later is a fantastic suggestion when troubleshooting. Thanks for sharing!

Always enjoy your videos and love the cards you made. What tool were you using to apply the sequin?

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Linda! It’s the Tanto pick up tool by Crystal Ninja.

I ordered that too! I haven’t used it yet!!!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

I feel like a test for this supply is do you like puzzles? Ok you should enjoy it 🤣

@743linda

3 жыл бұрын

@@inkhillrevival289 I am going to get it out this week!!!

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

@@743linda 🙌🙌🙌

Another great video! Love the cards. Where did you find the plastic hanging folder?

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brenda! Thank you! I got it from Daiso, which is kind of like a dollar store. Everything’s $1.50, but if you don’t have them locally than you have to order a set of them, looks like 12 containers for $18 www.daisojapan.com/p-30961-case-w-10-compartments-41-x-98-in-12pks.aspx

@rtd1791

3 жыл бұрын

@@inkhillrevival289 This is dangerous information. I can feel the pull of owning ten of those cases. 120 compartments holding delicate, tiny bits of paper ---all beautifully labeled naturally. Right now I use pill organizers, but those have the days of the week on them. Oh my goodness: To resist or not…

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

@@rtd1791 That’s a clever storage solution! And I totally get the text being a thing!!!! 🤣🤣You could try getting it off with something strong like goof off or nail polish remover before diving down the 12-pack order rabbit hole!

I LOVE puzzles and your card samples, so I think this set could really work for me! Do you have a link for it or remember the brand and name?

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

🙌 yay! I actually put a link for this one down in the description to Simon says stamp, it’s not an affiliate link or anything, still working that out. Have fun!

@lindabeckman3053

3 жыл бұрын

@@inkhillrevival289 sorryididnt see it at first. I did go to your blog and found it through there though.

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

@@lindabeckman3053 no worries! Glad you found it!

Where did you get that container for your bits?

@inkhillrevival289

2 жыл бұрын

I got it from Daiso, unfortunately if you don’t have a local Daiso and instead order online, they require more bulk orders, just like dollar tree. Here’s the link: www.daisojapan.com/p-30961-case-w-10-compartments-41-x-98-in-12pks.aspx

For me it was the electric gemni plates are way to thin & warp way to easy

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no! Yep, that’s the thing, we never can know the details of how it’ll all work ahead of time, so some purchases are just an oh well, not getting that again!

@gracebullen5584

3 жыл бұрын

Search Jennifer McGuire’s or others’ videos about preventing warping and extending the life of your plates. And scrapbook.com has a solution that is similar.

I was soooo excited when I stumbled across your channel. You have a totally fresh and unique take on card making that is so inspiring. However, after binge-watching a dozen of your videos I couldn't take the vocal-fry any more. It was driving me up the wall. It's like fingers on a chalkboard :( As one of the other 96% of the planet, I totally get that vocal-fry is and acceptable way of speaking to Americans. But please realise that your audience potential is so much bigger than the US. I have started to mute your videos and turned on CC, but it's not the same :-/ I just wish there was a way those rough edges could be smoothed over. (00:37 "stash can do"... 00:43 "for a while now" 1:07 "I don't like this supply")

@inkhillrevival289

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve not heard of this before today. Most definitely not intending to be exclusive in the way I talk. It’s just my voice. So sorry to hear you feel that way. Google tells me a portion of the population, also in America, doesn’t like it. Putting yourself out there in the online world has got to be the quickest way to break people pleasing habits and learn to have your own back because no matter what you do or who you are, someone will always not like it. I’m doing lots of learning to love me these days.

@leeminer1939

2 жыл бұрын

@@inkhillrevival289 That was a gracious and mature response to th writer. As they so often say in the stamping world, "you do you". So many people here have commented on your voice and calmness and that's the message to retain. There are a jillion voice tones, scales, accents and slides and one can adjust, limit to watching one at a time or stop watching. I find the way you talk very REAL and personal and conveying a sense of talking with a thoughtful friend. Don't ever change -- particularly not for someone else!