10 Tips to Keep the JOY in Crafting! [+ Many Cards]
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- How to keep the joy in crafting! And many cards.
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TIMES WHEN TIPS ARE GIVEN:
1. Think about what you buy - 1:56
2. Use what you have - 4:15
3. Watch crafty videos… carefully - 8:37
4. Inspiration over comparison - 11:27
5. Focus on your crafty love language - 17:38
6. Take time to prep- 22:08
7. Embrace crafty businesses - 28:28
8. Make crafty friends - 36:50
9. Mail your cards - 39:53
10. Crafting is a guilt-free zone - 41:29
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Hello! Yes, this is a long video! But I share in the description time stamps for the 10 tips if you would rather skip to them. But I really I am hoping it is helpful to watch it all. :) Happy new year!!
Welcome back, Jennifer and Happy New Year to you and your family! 🎆♥️
I'm so glad you said not to feel guilty for whatever aspect of crafting you enjoy! I was feeling guilty for buying many of these products, and while thinking about it I thought of how to use them. I'm so so grateful for your crafty tips! You're just simply the best! Thank you!
Oh my goodness, Jennifer, you seriously need to stop worrying about long videos ... like seriously! 🤗😂🤗😂 We LOVE them because we know they are always packed full of eyecandy, inspiration and how to's. 😉♥️😘
Happy New Year! Is Ken enjoying retirement? Great video❤
I love your long videos. It’s like hanging out with a crafty friend. My favorite part of the video has to be the end message about no guilt. I
My tip for myself: my recipients of my cards have not seen all the crafting videos. I can use a set of stamps and dies just like the package shows. I may not do much besides choosing ink colors. Yet, when I bring that card to my Women's Bible Study*, everyone is so impressed!
I may not do the layers or put sparkly gems on and may feel it's kind of dull. They think I am the most creative person ever!
*I suggested for our monthly study, when we were first forming, that a service project for our group could be choosing someone in our church who needs prayers. We pray for them, then we sign one of my cards with messages and that we prayed for them and send it to them.
I love this idea and am going to borrow it from you! Talk about joy! This is the true sense of joy!
Like that suggestion.
Great idea!
This is one of the best reasons for crafting and sharing our love of crafting with others.
@@vickikee9862 Please do!!
One thing I realized is that the overwhelm of all the crafting supplies I have purchased over the last ten years were weighing on my joy to create. I saw another you-tuber recently who said she hadn't spent anything in 2022. So I was inspired to try it for myself. I was unprepared for the joy and challenge I am finding in using what I have and in committing to not buying anything new for 2023 (an ENTIRE year)! The new products are great, but they will have to wait until 2024. And for January, I am trying to craft using ONLY the supplies on my desk! Only time will tell if I manage to not "fall off the wagon."
Susan, I can relate. I have purchased so much craft stuff I don't even know what I have. I am trying to pull back on purchasing new stuff too and use what I already have.
Susan and Joyce, you aren't alone in trying to use what you have and buy way less. Like Jennifer said, I'm lucky to have enough that "rooting around" in my stash offers up forgotten-ish treasures. Good luck in any choices you make this year. :)
Thank you for the message of not feeling guilty. I am now a disabled retiree who finds joy in crafting and sharing with others. I support the Meals on Wheels organization by supplying them with cards for each holiday. They get a handmade signed card with each holiday meal. Making 100 cards for each lets me use lots of creative ideas and supplies. Your gift of sharing your ideas means so much to me. Thank you again.
Girl, the last part about a guilt free zone was great. I often feel guilty for buying craft supplies I may never use plus buying more, or how messy my craft space is. Plus, I feel guilty for wanting to craft in all my spare time. That was great inspiration. Thank you for sharing these ideas and bring the inspiring person you are.
I agree exactly and totally!!
yup. Me too. I do use, but buy faster than I can keep up! LOL
I still feel guilty for buying craft punches that I use less often now that I have a die cutting machine, even though when I got the punches I had no idea that later on I'd get a die cutting machine.
I agree so I found someone that couldn’t afford to buy lots of supplies and donated it to her!!! It was a blessing for me !!!!
After avoiding COVID for almost THREE YEARS, I caught it while flying back home from a family visit after the holidays (clearly from exposure on airplanes and in airports ☹). Have had no energy, but was delighted with this video that reminded me to take my joy of crafting at my own pace. There will be highs and lows, but the love of working with paper will always be there. Thank you, Jennifer. You're an inspiration!
I wish you tube had a love button! Your last tip should be your first! It brought a tear to my eye and smile to my face. I needed that reminder of NOT feeling guilt over something I love that isn’t harming anyone else. I think I might make a guilt-free zone sign for my craft area. Thank you!!
yes! not only is it not doing harm to anyone... it has the power to HELP someone. :)
Fantastic idea...
In fact....I'm tossing up between a "Guilt free zone" or "Therapy in session" sign lol. 🤣
@@MsAliemmWhy not both?!? 😂🤗
@@cursivesmiles haha exactly!! 👏🏻
@@MsAliemm Yes Perfect! Both signs!!
Having a "to use again" bin is really a good idea psychologically: it's obviously full of things you successfully used, enjoyed using, and loved the results, so you immediately get endorphins as you flip through it. The new bin can also bring back the excitement you had shopping for it, the ideas you had, the thrill of finding it, etc.
Organizing, learning a new technique, and doing swatches are all ways I use to "get my mojo back." Some people suggest watching videos, but that is counterintuitive for me, as loss of mojo for me is usually a fear that it won't turn out right, that it won't be good enough, and watching the perfection in videos can be more discouraging. I have swatches of all my embossing folders, with a section inked on both sides of the paper, so I can get a clearer idea of how it can look. Trying to sort through my craft stuff, deciding if I just like an item or if I will actually use it, challenges me. Some of my favorite cards were made when I decided there had to be a use for some "ugly" paper - so much satisfaction in making it lovely and it's a great confidence builder.
Crafty friends are awesome, especially if you do swaps with them, let them peruse your supplies and get their ideas on how to use stuff. My BFF has a different card style than mine, using a lot of pre designed elements from card kits or doing a Silhouette or Cameo design. I'm more of a "from scratch" person, so when she gifts me items that I would never think of using, it challenges me to make it my style. Like, she gave me many printed card fronts, I experimented and discovered they look great embossed. They look like photos cut from magazines, and just gluing that to a card doesn't do it for me, but when you emboss them, they can look like canvases, wallpaper, sculpture, etc. and really make an interesting background.
Love these ideas and will definitely use them, I have a tip I don't write things down a paper I screen shot 5 or more ideas print the pictures and add them to my new purchase so when I'm ready to use my die or stamp set I can remember why I wanted them
Awesome suggestion !!
This is exactly how I look at all the makers doing their cards, as inspiration!
Thank you, Jennifer! I needed tip 10 in particular. I am a disabled empty nester and crafting is what keeps me sane but sometimes I do feel guilty about the money I spend on supplies. I keep wondering how many vacations we could have gone on with the money I've spent. Your words (and my husband's) remind me that I need to maintain my joy.
Hi,Jennifer. Thank you for making this video. I suffer from guilt over my crafting. I spend too much money collecting supplies, and my craft room is so disorganized that I can't even craft right now. I am going to watch this video over and over again and listen to your message. Crafting should be a guilt free zone. Thanks 😊
Love you Jennifer. Thank you for being a big part of my therapy team. You are infinitely valuable! Much more than you know ❤️
You are so inspirational to us that follow you. Know that you bring sunshine in my life and thank you for saying to not feel guilty if this hobby brings so much joy. This truly is my therapeutic joy! And I thank the Lord that my husband is so understanding of my over indulgence in craft supplies. 🙏
First of all, I wish I could like this video a million times!!!! I will definitely be sharing it with my friends!!! The last tip had me crying 😭! I won’t go into all of the reasons why, but Jennifer, this one is so powerful, and I’m grateful to you for all of the tips, but especially the last one!!! Thank you for all you do for so many people, not only in crafting, but in promoting kindness and being transparent about mental health issues!!! Much admiration for you!!! 😌
I appreciate your reminders, but I still want to be you when I grow up. 😊
everytime i feel like i lost my crafting mojo, i just watch your vids and get inspired to craft! you are so gifted & talented and, in my opinion, you're the G.O.A.T. of our crafting industry :)
I have watched almost all of your videos, and many other videos but this one really says alot. You support thinking outside the box, and validate everyone’s take on crafting. My life is full of other crafty friends and we have a Facebook group. They often go on crafty trips, in state and out. I can’t join them for many but they always post a video of what they are doing. During COVID, one of the Divas arranged ZOOM crops and we all were so happy to see each other. And the girl that arranged the Zooms often mailed little inspirational cards and packages to us. Our community is full of love for our craft and each other. We are the League of Nations, all walks of life, and the best of all worlds in our lives. We often share enlightening videos, and yours is one to send. Thank for all you do to help support all the wonderful people that share the same ❤ as you!
Jennifer you have no idea how much of what you have said has helped me. I always seem to compare what I do with what I see and sometimes it can be discouraging. You reminding us that we don't see the whole process of making a card or what ever. There's steps that have to be re-done or changes made before we get the final results we want. Thank you so much.❤
I have learned so many valuable tools from you over the years. Now, I literally make cards fulltime for cancer patients. It gives me purpose and I desperately needed that. Physically there are many things I can no longer do, but even on bedrest I can bring smiles to others.
Timely! I'm 74 soon and suffer from all those aches and pains earned from living an active life! I dreamed of working for Hallmark as a child, but I didn't rediscover that dream until my husband bought me a Cricut for Christmas last year (2021). Neither of us knew what it did, but he thought I'd like it. I've spent all of 2022 learning and making and now have 2 small retailers and a handful of devotees who purchase cards from me. Now I find this early success has me a bit scared. Like I don't know how to do something on purpose that happened essentially by accident. I'll digest and put into practice the 1st 3 tips, then return to the video for more. I spent a huge amount of dollars the first year, but didn't use as much as I hoped. So thank you for the work you did putting this together. You're the best. And I do watch several others who've helped me develop my style and techniques.
Jennifer, we all know that you are an extremely gifted and inspirational card maker. I want to thank you though for being one of the kindest most compassionate people I “know”. You have such wonderful values. I admire your character, your generosity, your empathy and your humility. You seem to be a fabulous mother and friend. I aspire to make beautiful cards like yours, but more than that I aspire to be the kind of woman you are. Thank you so much for your positive influence. You are a special person.😊❤
I second that!
Bless you Jennifer - this is the message I think I need to hear. I have been amassing crafting supplies, but am having trouble going forward from obtaining to creating, for a number of long standing reasons. You always inspire me.
I loved this video - I'm definitely a craft hoarder, I buy things I like but don't use them; I have boxes of papers, trays of gems and charms, a large bag full of all types of ribbons - watching your videos gives me lots of ideas and though I need to use my own papers first rather than create my own backgrounds, your videos inspire me on how to present the front of my cards.
You had me at “true crime videos!” Seriously, as a long-time fan I’m not surprised at the inspiration and support you offer, but this video is a mini-bible for crafters. Thank you so much, Jennifer!❤
When you started talking about always using older supplies at the same time as you use your new goodies, I thought that one of your tips would be "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue". 😂
Thank you so much for your videos and inspiration. I was having a bad day and you really cheered me up. 💕 Always thankful for you. 😘
This video was the giant crafty hug I didn't know I needed ❤
Guilt free crafting 🙌🥰
This was just what I needed, and I felt like a cat twisting in mid-air to land on my feet as you went through all the “Don’t feel guiltys” 😉☺️🎨😎🙋♀️
You’re absolutely amazing, Jennifer!! I hope you recognize how much of a supportive cheerleader you are yourself. The crafty community is blessed to have you! ❤🤗 Thanks for all the wonderful tips, such a constructive & helpful video!
What a great video! I almost choked when you talked about guilt. Lol. I feel guilty about all of it. Crafting, not crafting, collecting, not using, etc, etc. I will endeavor to scale back on the self guilt. Thank you!!!
I have absolutely have no problem with how long you videos last. I love listening to your detailed details.
Jennifer, thank you so much for this wonderful video. I fell into the trap of comparing myself with others and it was stifling my creativity. Thank you for helping me see that and helping me realize that I don't have to do what you and others do! I can create for myself and those to whom I send my cards. I love your videos! You are a blessing to our crafty community - thank you.
Jennifer, I watch all of your long videos all the way through and appreciate the time and dedication that you put into each and every one. Thank you for the encouragement to just keep moving forward. This was the boost I needed to not feel guilty, and just enjoy the process. You're the best! Hugs to you xx
Lovely video, as always. You are so right about not comparing or feeling inadequate. Crafters should try to give themselves a break if their card (or whatever) isn’t perfect. Sometimes when I make one, I notice something is a little wonky, but never has a recipient noticed! People are always thrilled to have a handmade card. That’s part of the fun of card making for me. It is a card, not a piece of art to hang in the wall. Most people are not going to keep it forever and the point is to show care, not be perfect. I find that very freeing.
YES, YES to the guilt free zone!!! All the tips have value. This was an important video!!
Love the colors you used on these cards. My mojo boost is to look over Pinterest or fun folds. I like to look up stamp or dies I have on Pinterest to find ideas I haven't thought of. Thanks for all your advice and inspiration. You often inspire me to get out old supplies I haven't used in awhile. That always makes me happy ;)
Thank you Jennifer for pulling me up when I am down. Just watching you crafting destresses me and brings peace into my being. You inspire with your kindness.
Wow, number 10 is a fabulous tip. I am going to embrace it...and not feel guilty for all the time I spend crafting and/or just sitting in my craft room loving the products I have. Thank you for always inspiring me to be a better crafter. Hugs.
Thank you Jennifer. For the warm words and good advices. Crafting and sewing is my therapy in the evening. This makes my soul happy 😊. Last year I had an accident and had to face a surgery and stay in hospital. This was the moment I found your CZcams channel. This was so wonderful for me . Your videos kept me entertained and so inspired even i couldn’t craft myself. You have a wonderful way to explain things. I really enjoy your videos, the ideas and tips and tricks. Sending a big hug and thank you from Germany
Fabulous video! Perfect to start the new year with. 💕 I think your thoughts really resonate with many of us crafters. And love a long video like this, much better than any TV! 🙂
Your cards are always beautiful but you as a person is the most beautiful. I am thankful for your card and personal inspiration. Thanks for doing “you” so I can do “me”.
Thank you for your inspiration! There is no need to apologize for a long video because they are always full of inspiration and information. Thank you!
Thank you Jennifer for giving me so much encouragement. I can always count on you lift my spirits. Love the end of the video giving us the feeling that’s OK to enjoy our crafts. 😊
Jennifer...So many good ideas and helpful insights and advice. I don't do as many cards as I used to and am focusing more on developing my fine art. But I still love making cards and paper crafting in general and enjoy watching my fave card crafters like you, a lot. I'm so grateful there's such a great connected creative community on CZcams. Besides the joy so many get from the inspiration and encouragement and great how-tos, I am certain that many thousands of viewers' emotional health is better or they just get that jolt ⚡️ of positivity they needed because of what you and other content creators share with the world! 👍😊 God bless. ❤️
This video was so, so valuable. So many wonderful, practical tips that are seriously SO helpful to me! But the last tip….that had me sobbing. Thank you 💜 You are such a wonderful human 💜
I absolutely loved this video. It is my favorite video. Two the suggestions I loved was that you and other card makers edit videos and leave out your mistakes and changes to cards. I knew this was done but it hit home when you mentioned it. It make the struggle real sometimes. That your videos can take days to create and then have to edit it to fit in the time frame. The other one was not to feel guilty for the amount of time you do or do not spend in your craft area. I personally spend many hours in my area. It is my happy place. I always look forward to your crafty products and gift guide videos. Thank you so much.
Thank you Jennifer! It’s nice sometimes to hear all of these joyful attributes that card making can bring! I really needed this video! Thanks for all you do.. supporting everyone! Your heart is so kind and I appreciate all that you do!
Jennifer you are an inspiration to all. I love all your videos and tips !!! I also love die cutting. Your cards are absolutely gorgeous and I just ordered most of the concord and 9th bundles. Can't wait for my order to arrive 💖
This is one of the most inspiring and encouraging crafting videos I've seen. Like someone else mentioned, I think I'll put a "guilt-free zone" sign up on the wall to remind me of my worth and the reasons I craft in the first place. Thank you thank you thank you!
Love the commentary, all so true. Watercoloring, lol, same. Rainbows still mean God's Promise to us, I love rainbows for that reason.
I love your tip about sharing your cards! I created a happy meal group during lock down. Now I continue to add to that happy meal group and send out random cards throughout the year and always on a holiday. People love getting mail that isn't a bill!
I am a returnee to crafting, I haven’t done anything for years due to work commitments but I have been retired due to I’ll health and found I was fast declining in mood. I made my mother in law a card by hand cutting flowers etc and she loved it, plus I loved doing it. I also remembered that I used to Quill when I was much younger so I have started to do that again. I a, new to your channel but I am finding it is brilliant for triggering memories on things I used to do and I am grateful for that. My memory is terrible since a stroke. I am rebuilding a stash so that I can create as much as possible. I a, throughly enjoying it when I am able.
You are my inspiration when it comes to crafting. I am one who makes one thing and puts everything back in it's place before I start another project. Messy confuses and overwhelms me. Your organization videos brought the joy back to my crafting. Most crafters who make videos have helped me so much on my crafting journey. So thank you to you and all the creative people who share their ideas in videos for all. Blessings to you and your family.
I have learned soooooo much in the last 3 years by watching you & a few others, it's really inspired me to step up my cards!! I appreciate you telling us we DON'T have to compare ourselves to others! Thanks soooooo much for sharing 😀
Thank you so much! I appreciated all your good advice, and the reminder that my favourite you-tubers have their own ups and downs. It was also fun to see so many wonderful cards in production. Always a pleasure to watch you work. How often have I said to myself "Jennifer McGuire would probably find a better way to do this..." Lol. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the many ways you keep my joy in crafting!!! ❤️❤️❤️🥰
This afternoon I came back to this video just to listen to the end...Keeping the joy in crafting. "Don't feel guilty"...I loved all your "don't feel guilty tips". Thank you
Thank you for your inspiring and encouraging words. We can all use support and love for the things we need and do in our daily lives. You have lifted me today Jennifer, thank you. Keep up the good work for all of us and we will give back to you by supporting you in the good things you do for us your followers, and friends.
I am so happy to hear you make mistakes or take awhile to finish your project. I have been stamping for at least 25 years and sometimes it takes me hours to make a card. I tend to see them as individual art projects. I rarely make simple cards though I have vowed to do do more this year. I tend to not send my cards. Not because I'm attached, but because I think they're not good enough. After 25+ years I still deal with insecurities. Thanks for the pep talk.
Thankyou Jennifer…I really needed to hear…stop comparing myself to others 😀🇦🇺🦘🐨❤️ …. I am on my on journey …it’s my hobby & joy 😀🇦🇺🐨🦘
Great tips! I especially appreciated the last one - “don’t feel guilty”. That is me too often! I buy things that I really like and think I will use and then they sit for months before I actually attempt to use them, so I feel guilty about wasting money.
I just wanted to thank you for your last tip. Not feeling guilty is something that I need to work on.
So useful to talk about how to keep that joy. Much appreciated-especially the part about not comparing. Alas, I do that all the time and never feel like I come up to par. Thus, it is useful to know that everyone makes mistakes and begins again.
As always, thank you!
Thank you Jennifer for such an encouraging video! I have too much stock in a very messy bedroom!! However, I am watching your video whilst making 20 Galantine Day cards for the women of my Church,, I reckon they all need as much encouragement as I do. It helps to think how much difference your card could make to someone's week, we are all needing someone to care.
What an inspirational video! Thank you! Your tips to make new crafty friends and share cards, and free myself from crafty guilt particularly resonated. (I’m a collector and organizer more than anything, but now I’m retired I’m making more cards so yay!). My tip for sparking crafty joy is to purge and learn to let go supplies that I’ve had forever, I’m never going to use and that spark guilt because I spent money on them. Ugh! Who needs that?! As always Jennifer I adore your cards and kind messages. ❤
Thank you! Crafting is my "Joy". I am trying to be more thankful for what I have and to use it without buying anything new! And it is working! I feel so good using what I have but still getting inspiration from the new things coming out without having to have them! ❤❤❤. Happy 2023!!!
Amen to all of the other comments. It is such a blessing when one has found one's purpose in life and uses it to help othrsrs
Oh, Jennifer, you are always inspiring! I look forward to seeing your videos, even your older ones. You have a great presence about you. You express your thoughts well, keeping my interest all the way to the end. Thank you for sharing your love of crafting. You help us in so many ways...more than you know.
Thank you so much for sharing this inspiring video! I've been feeling... less than... comparing myself, wondering what I'm doing wrong, or not doing... to get "noticed". It really is my happy place, and it was feeling like it wasn't anymore. I appreciate all of your suggestions and support. Thank you thank you thank you!
Thank you so much for this video! All the tips were helpful, but I especially needed to hear #10 about crafting being guilt free. You are such an inspiration and I appreciate you sharing your talents with the world. Thank you!!
Great tips! This was a really fun format to combine the "real talk" with the gorgeous card making. I agree 100% on the crafty network of friends. I can't believe some of the friendships around the world that I have made so far through my youtube channel and facebook groups. What an unexpected blessing it has been! Beautiful cards as always! Thanks for sharing your talent AND experience!
You are a gift to the industry and to the community of card makers. Thank you for all your encouragement!
Hello Jennifer. Catching up on this most helpful video from Queensland, Australia. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, your tips and tricks and most of all for being you and sharing that you too, like so many of us, have not so inspiring or crafty days. Some days I just don’t know what to start with first. Making backgrounds, die cutting or stamping is all that it takes to begin a project. I guess I get overwhelmed with all the beautiful products I have. I have so many and yes, the guilt in spending on craft supplies is a REAL issue for me. Thank you again Jennifer for all the inspiration you bring to the table and life in general. Blessings to you and your family.
Mail your cards!! This past November I was asked to create and donate cards for our shut-ins at church. We decided we'd put a card at each place at our Women's Christmas Dinner. We had 22 shut-ins, many of who were very involved in our church community in the past. We had 154 coming to the dinner. seriously - it worked out exactly like that. So I made 7 different types of cards, and we put them out with a recipient assigned, so each person would receive 7 different Christmas cards - a snowglobe easel, a nativity card, an old-fashioned card, etc. Everyone was so happy to take those cards home, write a note, and mail it to their assigned person. Joy spreading all over the place!! If you love to make cards and don't have anyone to send them to, consider taking them to a nursing home to be distributed, or mailing to people you know feel alone in the world.
Your a ray of sunshine Jennifer 🌞
Wish my husband felt this way... Don't feel guilty collecting craft supplies, even if you don't use them. I would love it if he would say"honey just go craft anytime you feel like it."
Jennifer, you have a pretty cool job! free supply all the time to craft. I guess it's from a different point of view. if I had to do it all day I would be loving waking up every day. love watching you
Oh my gosh, when I heard you say you watch some true crime documentary while crafting, I thought I would laugh off my chair…you are such a sweet sounding and beautiful young lady and to think of you watching one of my favorite type of shows just made me laugh out loud. I think they are more of us out there, the nice crafty lady who loves crime dramas. You are an inspiration and I thank you.
Love your Lyla story, it's so true. I always say that if one doesnt learn it today, it can be learned tomorrow; and if not, no big deal.
Another superb video!! I am guilty of feeling guilty lol. I stress about ordering too much, I stress about using what I have, I stress about the huge mess my craftroom has become and on and on. I am making progress on organizing and trying to take inventory of what I have- its a long process and I need to curtail my spending in the meantime!! One of my favorite things to do is to challenge myself to come up with ways to make something using what I have to end up with a similar outcome as seen in whatever video I am watching. It’s a really great way to keep the joy in crafting because I enjoy a challenge! I just need to let go of the guilt. Thanks Jennifer....you are a true gem!! ❤️🦋💜
Jennifer, you are such an inspiration to me! I love all of these tips, and I take them to heart ❤️ I also suffer from anxiety, and creating cards is my therapy. If I'm I lose my MOJO, I love to create backgrounds or color images. I used to hate die cutting, but I am starting to really enjoy it in preparation for future cards! Thank you for all you do!!
I am thankful for you being an inspiration to everyone, even someone who could be your mom or maybe your grandma! Thank you for sharing and for caring. You have given me inspiration to start card making again, it’s been years. Wish me inspiration and creativity, ❤
I never feel guilty when I watch your videos! You are such a blessing! ❤️
Jennifer, this video was so nice. This is just what I needed to hear. It was so thoughtful of you to record this for us and share those beautiful cards!
Jennifer, I love your kind and sweet inspiring attitude! Thanks for the great video.
Thank you Jennifer for such an inspiring video. Your tips will be useful throughout the year of 2023. I appreciate the time you spent pulling this together!
You are such an inspiration! This video is extra "normal." All the wonderful tips while you still creative and make gorgeous cards with lots of techniques. For me, one of the best tips was not to compare my cardmaking to the experts on CZcams. Thanks for the reminder that others edit videos; make mistakes; etc. to make it look effortless while I was struggling. Thank you Jennifer for putting in so much time and effort nd creativity into the videos you share with us. Hugs from New York City...
Thank you, Jennifer. Your videos can never be too long for me. You always brighten my day and week.
Thank you for the great examples for those who don't have their card mojo back yet. You did a great job.
If I could like this video a billion times, I definitely would! Thank you so much for not only inspiring but for uplifting 🎉
Im glad about the guilt free message… I have a decent amount of crafting supplies because I like to create different things.. it’s my peaceful time… to create and give specially during the holidays❤
I love your long videos! Thank you so much for your inspirational kind words. They are always uplifting.
I really like how you used the same stamp in many cards.. and 5 different uses for a stamp and die.. that is genius!
Watching you brings joy back to my crafting! I love 😍 how you layer them and the colour combi! I know what I need to work on now❣ 🤗
I just adore you! Your tips and tricks are amazing and your cards are stunning. Your support of the people in the crafting community just blows me away! You’re a rock star Jennifer!
So wonderful to hear and great reminders! Especially NOT to feel GUILTY!! Thank you Jennifer!
Thankyou again for reminding us about the reason we craft! It is hard when others around us don't get the joy that we do when we spend time crafting. The older I've gotten the more I appreciate the hobbies I've developed they bring me so much joy! I've probably tried them all and some I've moved on from while others like cardmaking have become a part of my daily routine! While other may travel, but jewelry or clothes I buy STAMPS and CRAFT Supplies! Thanks again for all the time you spend trying to support the crafting world and also for being so impartial yet supportive to craft companies. I can see how much you care and how hard you try to be balanced! Happy New Year!
Perfect timing on this video. After making Christmas cards, Christmas letter/photos, and a big Christmas party, I certainly was not motivated to make 4 birthday cards this week. But with your suggestions and your typical upbeat video, I'm ready to go! Thanks for all your videos and inspiration.
Ho guardato questo video per caso, dopo la diretta di ieri con Mrs Gina K, ti devo ringraziare, perché le tue parole sono state davvero di aiuto, avevo lasciato il mio amato card making, ma grazie a te e alle tue parole, son tornata a creare, grazie di cuore Jennifer. Ps ti adoro e sei geniale!
Thank you, Jennifer, for your advice. I have been feeling like I neglect so much of my stash, so this is a great idea with the bins to help use my old with my new!!
Jennifer I really enjoyed all your thoughts and comments about our crafting ways... We are all different and so our crafting will follow suit too. We all have our own ways of doing things. What I like is the inspiration I get when I watch others work. I learn so much from just watching them and hearing what they say about what their doing. I feel it's great that we can learn from others and incorporate it into our own way of doing things. When I started I use to feel how corny my cards were but now I think it's ok if they are not that polished as I still had fun doing it and it keeps me involved in creative work. I get better and better the more I do it. Then some times I really surprise myself an turn out one I just love so much I keep it for myself till I do something even better. ha ha ha. I'm always blown away by how good you are in crafting. Your so creative but then look at all the time you spend doing crafts and thinking about it. It's your passion. And it shows. That's your reward. All those hours of work pushes you ahead more and more. Like they say practice makes perfect...sooner or later. I'm so happy you are sharing all those hours of tips and tricks with all of us and helping to push us a little ahead too. I'm grateful for all your sharing so much of what you've learned with all of us. You are a blessing for all of us who are trying our best too. Thank you again for sharing and for being a blessing to all of us who follow you. Bless you. pat
Thanks a lot. I am retired and love making cards and scrapbooking. I do not have a lot of cutters here in South Africa, but draw a lot and combine the lot. I love your ideas. It is inspiring.