I am watching all your videos aimed at making cards for males, both men and boys. I send cards to Cards for Little Hearts. They just put out a call for birthday and graduation cards for adult patients, AND more masculine cards for children and adults. They now allow Wink-of-Stella-type glitter. I am so happy; I feel like I am having my own private Christmas.
Barbara Rademacher Thank you for your kind and giving spirit. I’m sure the cards you donate are greatly appreciated. I really wish the paper companies would design more masculine collections. I love all the pretty florals, but our men and boys need cards as well. 🙂
Awesome job for an amazing blessing to folks in homes some without hope and you give them joy for a moment. I have seen them keep cards and look at them for days with love in their hearts. You are such a blessing and a lovely job too. Thank you for doing this. And doing it beautifully.
Hi Kristie! I just had sat down after making a few cards of my own designs to check on my iPad and saw the notification of your video just 2 minutes after you had uploaded your video! And I whooped! Made myself a nice big mug of hot Milo to enjoy your newest video! Love those cards, so perfect for Father’s Day coming up in September! 😁😁😁 Now that I have satisified myself with your creativity and I’ll be going to bed soon and dream about it! It’s 10:30 pm here in Perth, Australia. Cheers! Thank you for your awesomeness and creativity of your cards! ❤️
Ness1279 Thank you! I’m so glad I could provide a little inspiration for your day. Father’s Day is in June in the United States, so I’m super happy to be done already. I hope you have a beautiful day! 💕
Kristie, thank you for assuming that we know how to assemble cards and are just looking for design ideas. You are fantastic! Speeding up the video allowed us to experience numerous ideas. You worked hard and spent a lot of time creating all those. THANKS A MILLION! I'm your newest subscriber! TFS 😉 From Cheryl in AZ
I appreciate your talent and generousity in sharing it with us and the retirement community. I'm especially impressed with you taking the time to write a personal uplifting message in the card. I've worked with the elderly and know how much they are blessed by that act of kindness.
danu2 you Thank you! I appreciate your kindness. I’ve always loved sharing my cards with others. It just feels right. And if it brings a smile to someone’s face, that makes me happy. 😊
By the way Kristie, I always use the covers on cards. If you cut it vertically you would have 2 landscape cards, just add a stripe of ribbon across with a sentiment. Sentiments or embellishments can be used to cover up any makers logo or pad name. I always get at least 2 extra cards that way
I was just searching for examples of cards for men, and I found your video. I have to tell you how much I enjoyed watching! You are so sweet to create all of those cards. I realize this was a couple of years ago, but it's a wonderful thing. So many people out there need to know that someone is thinking of them. I love each and every one of your cards. Thanks for the inspiration! Just what I needed.
Aw, thank you so much! I love sharing my cards with others. I still give cards every month to the residents at a nearby retirement home. They need the happy mail more than ever since they can't have visitors right now.
You rocked it yet again! The added touches like about a billion brads and the narrow strips of coppery shine make these extra special for 40 lucky guys. Thanks for sharing your time and talent with us and the card recipients.
jean massey Thank you! Lol! I definitely used a lot of brads for this set of cards. When I know I’m not going to be mailing the cards, it’s fun adding dimension. 😊
Jay Tee Thank you! I love finishing off a 6x6 paper pad all at once. And since I donate most of my cards, I generally have a need for a bunch of cards. Thanks for taking the time to watch. 😊💖
My favorite cards were the ones made after Freshly Made Sketches 249. There are so many of them, and I enjoyed watching how they become "alive" :) + the scarcely dots embossing folder is beautiful.
Wow! Thank you for sharing these beautiful cards! I am new to card making, so have only just seen your videos. I have subscribed, and I am so looking forward to watching all of your other video tutorials.
These cards turned out fantastic what a wonderful idea to make them special for Father's Day...I want to say Thank You for sharing this with us and inspire us with your talent...well done Kristie.
Kristie, I love your card videos. ❤️ I too have a ton of six by six paper pads and have been inspired by you to use them up and make some coordinating sets of cards. I love that you donate so many of the cards you make, I bet they are well received.
This was my first video, and I’m excited about trying out your methods using layouts and planning for the best use of my time and my supplies. I am thrilled by your generous spirit, as I know the recipients in the retirement home are thrilled to get one of your marvelous cards. I truly appreciate your tips, so thank you for your talent and your encouragement.
Another Wow! I especially liked your use of embossing folders on the plain card stock backgrounds, the way you accented the circular sentiments by setting brads on a curve, and the way you adapted the final sketch to use your leftover thin pattern strips and make the final product more masculine than the sketch. I always learn something from your videos. Thanks☺️
Val's Faves Thank you! I’m always grateful for your kindness and support. I have so many embossing folders, but don’t always remember to use them. Masculine cards can be much cleaner/simpler than feminine cards, in my opinion. I think using brads was the perfect embellishment without going overboard. I hope you have a beautiful day! 😊
I think I love all of these! They are so amazing! Love the colors and how you combine colors and patterns is amazing. I really loved the pattern paper with the dogs on them, very cute and playful! Great set of cards.
Kallisto Indrani Aw, thank you! I really enjoyed using this paper collection. It’s so hard to find good masculine paper pads that aren’t focused on little boys. 🙂
Ann Marie Sharratt Thank you! I’ve always enjoyed giving my cards to others. I find joy creating the cards, so it just seems right to share that joy with others. 😊
Wow amazing and beautiful men’s cards. Such an inspiration thank you. The folks in the old age home will be delighted to receive a beautiful homemade card. I hope they realise the time, effort and love that went into each one. I might try the same sort of designs using a female floral pad. Will be visiting your website. Blessings
I love how you make it look so simple, I tend to overthink much of my design and should stop doing that, Thankyou for giving me the incentive to get back into doin card making.
Hey Kristie I love watching your videos! Especially this one because I am doing 30 Father’s Day cards for a retirement center by my house. Thought you might be interested to know also that Brutus Monroe has black foam tape on a roll and last I checked it’s a lot cheaper than the Scotch brand. You probably recognize the Brutus Monroe name as being owned by Christopher Alan. I haven’t purchased any but I’m considering it because I’m using up a lot of my square foam dimensionals. Have a good week end!
I know the gentlemen residents at the Retirement Home will really enjoy the cards! Have you ever sent them to Assisted Living Homes or Facilities ¿ He elderly residents would absolutely love!
Roxanne Tucker Thank you! I really hope the cards put a smile on their faces. One of the places I donate cards is a rehab center for seniors. There are also hospice patients that reside at the facility. I’ve been told the residents really appreciate receiving my cards. There are so many places that have a “need” for handmade cards. I know many crafters mail them to large organizations, which is wonderful. But I prefer to find local places. 🙂
Kristie! This is great. I so do enjoy your 6x6 pads card bundles. You do such a wonderful job at this. I love that you give the cards to a retirement community. I think that it is a true kindness that you share this not only with the retirement community but also with us. You have inspired me to do something similar to my local senior community center. I do agree that it is difficult to find a pad of paper that is truly masculine all the way through. So, it looked like you went through around 1.5-2 rolls of ATG tape? I did want to ask how much preparation before you start filming do you do to get this rolling? Thanks again for a great series of cards.
Kat F Thank you for your kind words and continued support. It makes me so happy knowing I could provide inspiration for you to share your own creations with a senior center. I’m sure you have blessed so many lives with your generosity. 😊 I average 2 - 3 rolls of ATG refills for a set of cards. I actually had a defective roll while recording this video and ended up tossing it since it kept breaking. I’ve never had that happen before. As far as my pre-video prep, I don’t really do much. I select a 6x6, choose coordinating cardstock, find a few card sketches to get started, score and fold my card bases. Sometimes I’ll choose stamps to use, like Father’s Day stamps for this video. But that’s about it. I just figure things out as I go. 🙂
I love these cards!! I'm usually at a loss as to do unique masculine cards for friends and close family members. I love the burnt orange color. Makes those cards POP just a bit more. What company makes that color? I need to look at card sketches more to get inspiration instead of just cards (on pinterest) themselves. Some cards look daunting until you look at a sketch and they really aren't. Thanks for this video.
Love love love! The copper was a really wonderful boost. And need I say, "More kaleidoscope paper -- eeeeeee!!" :D :D :D You're a gem! ♡ You do fabulous work!
Love watching your 6x6 tutorials. I know you’ve probably answered these questions a million times, but what is your process for picking out a paper pad and choosing the solid cardstock. Also how do know which card designs to select. It seems each pad you use, you end up with such a small amount of scraps leftover. TIA.
Catherine McAteer Thank you! I buy paper pads that appeal to me, or that I know will work well for the type of cards I need. I chose this paper pad specifically to make Father’s Day cards. Then I look for cardstock that coordinates well with the colors in the paper pad. I make sure I have at least 15 - 20 of the color I plan on using for the matted layers. Of course, this sometimes changes while I’m making cards. I may add in another color along the way. As far as what sketches I use, I usually have a few that I know I want to use. Then I start choosing sketches based on what size paper scraps are left. I keep choosing sketches until most of the paper is gone. 😊
Your videos are amazing. I'm so happy I found you on RUclips. Thanks for great ideas. Some card pieces appear to have been cut with a stitched die and then you cut them into the proper sizes. What is the special trick? I love these cards and want to do something like you.
These were beautiful! How kind of you to think of the people in the retirement home. You inspire me. How do you know what sketches to choose to get the most use of your paper?
Grace Baker Thank you! 😊 I always start with a few sketches that I know I want to use. Maybe they’re new to me or I just think they’ll work well with the paper designs. After those first few sketches, I choose another one based on what size papers are left over. I continue selecting sketches that will best utilize the paper scraps until the paper pad is basically finished. 🙂
Another great video, Kristie! I was curious about where you buy all of your brads? My local craft stores always have an extremely small selection of them, if they even stock them at all.
In the Craft Room Thank you! Most of my brads were purchased many years ago at different scrapbook conventions. Now if I need more, I usually buy them from The Eyelet Outlet online.
As always you knock it out of the park! the measurements on the sketches you use are they for the matting or for the patterned paper? I tend to confuse myself...
I love watching your videos...they're so relaxing, and give me so many ideas. I'm sure you get asked a lot, but what tool do you use for the brads? Obviously the one end is a paper piercer, but I've never seen a tool with the other side.
Dustin Phillips Thank you! I appreciate your kindness. The tool is from We R Memory Keepers and it’s called a Brad setter and Piercer. I’ve had mine for many, many years. 🙂
I love your card series. I have one question for you. When you cut from the sketch, are the measurements listed and cut from the card stock matting, or do you cut the paper ( printed) the measurement size?
Gail Weber Thank you! The listed measurements are for the pattern paper. I add 1/8” to that measurement for the matted layers. I list the measurements that way because I know not everyone likes to include the cardstock layers. My background, either pattern paper or cardstock, is usually 1/8” smaller than the outside matted layer. Sometimes 1/4” smaller if I want to have the white border from my card base. I hope that makes sense. 🙂
Wendy Easler I usually mention how much cardstock I use at the end of my video. For this set of cards, I used 13 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11” and 16 sheets of 12 x 12” solid colored cardstock. 🙂
Becca L You don’t have to add cardstock layers. I’m a big fan of adding layers to my cards though. I think it adds lovely contrast and a very finished look to my cards. 🙂
Jeri Mobley Hello, thanks for watching my video. I really don’t spend much time planning. I’ve been using 6x6 paper pads for so long, it’s kinda routine for me. I choose coordinating cardstock, some stamps sets, and a couple card sketches. Then I get started and figure it out as I go. 😊
melissa1224jax Hello. Thank you for watching. Doing voiceover is not my gift. I’ve only recently started doing it for the monthly kit videos and it takes me a long time. But I’ll keep practicing and try to do a full voiceover on one of my 6x6 videos someday. 🙂
Kristoe, I like to watch u craft but again, your choice of music was not good, a bit morbid actually, would prefer to listen to something a bit more cheery! I know I can mute, dah! But I am sure if u keep up with the morbid tunes I wont watch u anymore!
I am watching all your videos aimed at making cards for males, both men and boys. I send cards to Cards for Little Hearts. They just put out a call for birthday and graduation cards for adult patients, AND more masculine cards for children and adults. They now allow Wink-of-Stella-type glitter. I am so happy; I feel like I am having my own private Christmas.
Barbara Rademacher Thank you for your kind and giving spirit. I’m sure the cards you donate are greatly appreciated. I really wish the paper companies would design more masculine collections. I love all the pretty florals, but our men and boys need cards as well. 🙂
Awesome job for an amazing blessing to folks in homes some without hope and you give them joy for a moment. I have seen them keep cards and look at them for days with love in their hearts. You are such a blessing and a lovely job too. Thank you for doing this. And doing it beautifully.
Aw, thank you so much! I love sharing my cards with others. Our seniors always deserve happy mail.
Hi Kristie!
I just had sat down after making a few cards of my own designs to check on my iPad and saw the notification of your video just 2 minutes after you had uploaded your video! And I whooped! Made myself a nice big mug of hot Milo to enjoy your newest video! Love those cards, so perfect for Father’s Day coming up in September! 😁😁😁 Now that I have satisified myself with your creativity and I’ll be going to bed soon and dream about it! It’s 10:30 pm here in Perth, Australia. Cheers!
Thank you for your awesomeness and creativity of your cards! ❤️
Ness1279 Thank you! I’m so glad I could provide a little inspiration for your day. Father’s Day is in June in the United States, so I’m super happy to be done already. I hope you have a beautiful day! 💕
Great cards Kristie! Lots of inspiration there. Thank you😊
This is the best tutorial ever!!! And I have watched so many. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Aw, thank you so much! 🥰
Kristie, thank you for assuming that we know how to assemble cards and are just looking for design ideas. You are fantastic! Speeding up the video allowed us to experience numerous ideas. You worked hard and spent a lot of time creating all those. THANKS A MILLION! I'm your newest subscriber! TFS 😉 From Cheryl in AZ
I love these masculine cards. There are some good ideas there for using other papers if you don't have that particular pad.
Thank you so much! I'd love to see more masculine paper pads like this.
So cool that you make cards for nursing home residents.
petmom ful I find joy making cards, so it just seems right to share that joy with others. 😊
@@KristieMarcotte I bet you make a lot of people very happy. More people should be like you.
I appreciate your talent and generousity in sharing it with us and the retirement community. I'm especially impressed with you taking the time to write a personal uplifting message in the card. I've worked with the elderly and know how much they are blessed by that act of kindness.
danu2 you Thank you! I appreciate your kindness. I’ve always loved sharing my cards with others. It just feels right. And if it brings a smile to someone’s face, that makes me happy. 😊
By the way Kristie, I always use the covers on cards. If you cut it vertically you would have 2 landscape cards, just add a stripe of ribbon across with a sentiment. Sentiments or embellishments can be used to cover up any makers logo or pad name. I always get at least 2 extra cards that way
Great idea to use the paper pad cover. I've seen many people do that.
Amazed at your efficiency. I am sure your cards will be truly appreciated by the men and their family & friends.
LK Jones Thank you! 😊
Great Job 👍 and thank you for showing us how to pull this off!
I was just searching for examples of cards for men, and I found your video. I have to tell you how much I enjoyed watching! You are so sweet to create all of those cards. I realize this was a couple of years ago, but it's a wonderful thing. So many people out there need to know that someone is thinking of them. I love each and every one of your cards. Thanks for the inspiration! Just what I needed.
Aw, thank you so much! I love sharing my cards with others. I still give cards every month to the residents at a nearby retirement home. They need the happy mail more than ever since they can't have visitors right now.
You rocked it yet again! The added touches like about a billion brads and the narrow strips of coppery shine make these extra special for 40 lucky guys. Thanks for sharing your time and talent with us and the card recipients.
jean massey Thank you! Lol! I definitely used a lot of brads for this set of cards. When I know I’m not going to be mailing the cards, it’s fun adding dimension. 😊
Hey Kristie I did use at least 4 of the sketches! Sure takes the stress away when mass producing! Thanks for your inspiration.
Donna Jo Awesome! Sketches are great for card inspiration. 🙂
Beautiful male cards Kristie. Thank you for all the wok you do and filming it all for us.
roden70 Thanks for watching my videos. I really appreciate your kindness. 😊
Great cards, I have loads of brads tucked away that I haven’t used for ages tfs
I still have tons of brads. I need to remember to pull them out again.
Even though I would never have a need to make so many cards, I couldn't stop watching this. LOL
I love the assembly line you have. 😁👍🏻
Jay Tee Thank you! I love finishing off a 6x6 paper pad all at once. And since I donate most of my cards, I generally have a need for a bunch of cards. Thanks for taking the time to watch. 😊💖
Wow that was amazing, you are truly gifted. I look forward to watching more of your videos.
Karen Edwards Aw, thank you so much! 😊
My favorite cards were the ones made after Freshly Made Sketches 249. There are so many of them, and I enjoyed watching how they become "alive" :) + the scarcely dots embossing folder is beautiful.
sophyamary Thank you! This was a fun set of cards to make. 😊
Super great job! Thank you for sharing your cards and inspirations!!
KimmySue1957 Thank you! 😊
Wow! Thank you for sharing these beautiful cards! I am new to card making, so have only just seen your videos. I have subscribed, and I am so looking forward to watching all of your other video tutorials.
Thank you so much for your kindness and for subscribing! I really appreciate it!
Woooow, I am new to card making so this is sooooooo useful.
Hugs from Guatemala
Always get so excited when I get the new video alert from you. 💕
Michelle Ruelle You are very sweet. 😊
These cards turned out fantastic what a wonderful idea to make them special for Father's Day...I want to say Thank You for sharing this with us and inspire us with your talent...well done Kristie.
Terrie Rodrigue Thank you! I really appreciate your kindness! 😊
So wonderful that you do this for the residents!! Your special😍
Great as always! I am sure you will make many smile on Father's day!
Kathie Zimmerman Thank you! I really hope the dads at the retirement home enjoy my cards. 🙂
Kristie, I love your card videos. ❤️ I too have a ton of six by six paper pads and have been inspired by you to use them up and make some coordinating sets of cards. I love that you donate so many of the cards you make, I bet they are well received.
Brenda Spurgeon Thank you! Doesn’t it feel great to turn those 6x6 paper pads into lovely sets of cards? I love sharing my cards with others. 😊
I really look forward to all your card tutorials. They are so inspiring!
Jayel Pritchett Thank you! I appreciate your kindness and support. 😊
Very lovely selection of cards. I do agree that masculine cards can be a challenge. This tutorial is very inspiring! :)
Barb P Thank you! I appreciate your kindness. 😊
This was my first video, and I’m excited about trying out your methods using layouts and planning for the best use of my time and my supplies. I am thrilled by your generous spirit, as I know the recipients in the retirement home are thrilled to get one of your marvelous cards. I truly appreciate your tips, so thank you for your talent and your encouragement.
Another Wow! I especially liked your use of embossing folders on the plain card stock backgrounds, the way you accented the circular sentiments by setting brads on a curve, and the way you adapted the final sketch to use your leftover thin pattern strips and make the final product more masculine than the sketch. I always learn something from your videos. Thanks☺️
Val's Faves Thank you! I’m always grateful for your kindness and support. I have so many embossing folders, but don’t always remember to use them. Masculine cards can be much cleaner/simpler than feminine cards, in my opinion. I think using brads was the perfect embellishment without going overboard. I hope you have a beautiful day! 😊
instablaster.
I always find it amazing how you make so many great cards with one paper pack!
Nancy Fleming Thank you! 😊
I think I love all of these! They are so amazing! Love the colors and how you combine colors and patterns is amazing. I really loved the pattern paper with the dogs on them, very cute and playful! Great set of cards.
Kallisto Indrani Aw, thank you! I really enjoyed using this paper collection. It’s so hard to find good masculine paper pads that aren’t focused on little boys. 🙂
Awesome!!! Masculine cards. Thank you for granting this request. It is appreciated🙂
scrappyella Thank you! I really enjoy sharing my cards with others. 😊
Perfect masculine cards! Thanks for sharing!
This was a beautiful paper pad for the guys. Loved your cards. It is a great thing that you are doing.
Lynne B Thank you! I love being able to share my cards with others. 😊
Love, love love! Thank you!
Really, really amazing what you do! Giving of yourself to brighten another person's day. God bless you. Beautiful!
Ann Marie Sharratt Thank you! I’ve always enjoyed giving my cards to others. I find joy creating the cards, so it just seems right to share that joy with others. 😊
Kristie Marcotte You are welcome and it is joyful to make others smile with something you love to do!
Wow amazing and beautiful men’s cards. Such an inspiration thank you. The folks in the old age home will be delighted to receive a beautiful homemade card. I hope they realise the time, effort and love that went into each one. I might try the same sort of designs using a female floral pad. Will be visiting your website. Blessings
I love these. You actually got 40 out of it. That's amazing!
Deborah Wildman Thank you! I was so happy to get the 40 cards I needed. It was perfect. 😊
Love this collection of cards! I am always so happy to see a video from you! Great job as always!! Rita
fRitaNfLora Thank you! I appreciate your kindness and support. 😊
I love how you make it look so simple, I tend to overthink much of my design and should stop doing that, Thankyou for giving me the incentive to get back into doin card making.
I always enjoy these videos. Great masculine cards this time around!❤
Dayna Kuenstler Thank you! 😊
Wow... Kristie, you are amazing. Grate creations as always. Thanks for sharing your talents and making efforts to make a video. {heart}
Seongsook Duncan Thank you! I appreciate your kindness. 😊
Absolutely love these videos!! Thank you for sharing your kindness!!
Rena Taber Thank you! 😊
Always enjoy these videos.
Jean K Thank you! 😊
WOW!!😃 You're awesome! 🤩 All gorgeous 😍 💕
Mary Lou Rosado You are very sweet! 😊💖💖💖
It's always hard to find inspiration for masculine cards. Thanks for this wonderful video!
laurel singer Thank you! 😊 I wish the paper companies would design more masculine paper collections.
Hey Kristie I love watching your videos! Especially this one because I am doing 30 Father’s Day cards for a retirement center by my house. Thought you might be interested to know also that Brutus Monroe has black foam tape on a roll and last I checked it’s a lot cheaper than the Scotch brand. You probably recognize the Brutus Monroe name as being owned by Christopher Alan. I haven’t purchased any but I’m considering it because I’m using up a lot of my square foam dimensionals. Have a good week end!
Very impressive! They're all just perfect and I enjoyed watching you in action.
You are one very special lady!!
Annette Lyle Thank you! 😊
I know the gentlemen residents at the Retirement Home will really enjoy the cards! Have you ever sent them to Assisted Living Homes or Facilities ¿ He elderly residents would absolutely love!
Roxanne Tucker Thank you! I really hope the cards put a smile on their faces. One of the places I donate cards is a rehab center for seniors. There are also hospice patients that reside at the facility. I’ve been told the residents really appreciate receiving my cards. There are so many places that have a “need” for handmade cards. I know many crafters mail them to large organizations, which is wonderful. But I prefer to find local places. 🙂
They all look great! Helps me learn some ideas on how to interpret some of the sketches, Thanks!
Maria Taylor Thank you! 😊
Another gorgeous set of cards!! Thank you for sharing.
Betty Huffman Thanks for watching. 😊
This was simply AWESOME! I'm new to making A LOT of cards so this was VERY helpful. Thank you SO much! Have subscribed. :)
THESE WERE BEAUTIFUL
You always surprise me!
Love this paper pack. Thanks so much for sharing.💞
Karla Bostic Thank you! It was a fun paper collection. 😊
All your cards are fabulous n the colors are so pretty/wonderful, Tfs I got many ideas 🤓🤗😎 love your videos n I watch the whole video😘
Peggy Sparling Thank you! I appreciate your kindness and support. I’m so glad I can provide some inspiration for your own card creations. 😊
Absolutely amazing and i will be purchasing this kit. I cant seem to find all the sketches you used .:)
So inspirational - another great tutorial - thank you
Debra Tunjian Thank you! I appreciate your kindness. 😊
Great ideas for mens cards and a great variety
Angela Orr Orr Thank you! 😊
Fantastic!!!!
I just opened yt only bcs I said I might see one of your videos. And here it is. Great job, Kristie! ^_^
sophyamary Thank you! I guess I had good timing on posting my newest video. 😊
Kristie! This is great. I so do enjoy your 6x6 pads card bundles. You do such a wonderful job at this. I love that you give the cards to a retirement community. I think that it is a true kindness that you share this not only with the retirement community but also with us. You have inspired me to do something similar to my local senior community center. I do agree that it is difficult to find a pad of paper that is truly masculine all the way through. So, it looked like you went through around 1.5-2 rolls of ATG tape? I did want to ask how much preparation before you start filming do you do to get this rolling? Thanks again for a great series of cards.
Kat F Thank you for your kind words and continued support. It makes me so happy knowing I could provide inspiration for you to share your own creations with a senior center. I’m sure you have blessed so many lives with your generosity. 😊 I average 2 - 3 rolls of ATG refills for a set of cards. I actually had a defective roll while recording this video and ended up tossing it since it kept breaking. I’ve never had that happen before. As far as my pre-video prep, I don’t really do much. I select a 6x6, choose coordinating cardstock, find a few card sketches to get started, score and fold my card bases. Sometimes I’ll choose stamps to use, like Father’s Day stamps for this video. But that’s about it. I just figure things out as I go. 🙂
Good to know!! Thanks so much! I bet 3M would replace that roll for you!! I've never had that happen either. Thanks again!!
Wow...you are awesome.
I love these cards!! I'm usually at a loss as to do unique masculine cards for friends and close family members. I love the burnt orange color. Makes those cards POP just a bit more. What company makes that color? I need to look at card sketches more to get inspiration instead of just cards (on pinterest) themselves. Some cards look daunting until you look at a sketch and they really aren't. Thanks for this video.
wow another great video filled with adorable cards :-)
Carolina Andersen Thank you! 😊
Kristie, these cards are stunning! Can I say that for masculine cards? LOL
Donna Vallee Thank you! I hope the fathers at the retirement home enjoy them. 😊
Love your cards! Tyfs😊
Teresa Rodriguez Thank you! 😊
Love love love! The copper was a really wonderful boost. And need I say, "More kaleidoscope paper -- eeeeeee!!" :D :D :D You're a gem! ♡ You do fabulous work!
Tracy Tracy Thank you! I really liked the copper foil accents. And the kaleidoscope paper was my favorite from the paper pad. 😊
Love watching your 6x6 tutorials. I know you’ve probably answered these questions a million times, but what is your process for picking out a paper pad and choosing the solid cardstock. Also how do know which card designs to select. It seems each pad you use, you end up with such a small amount of scraps leftover. TIA.
Catherine McAteer Thank you! I buy paper pads that appeal to me, or that I know will work well for the type of cards I need. I chose this paper pad specifically to make Father’s Day cards. Then I look for cardstock that coordinates well with the colors in the paper pad. I make sure I have at least 15 - 20 of the color I plan on using for the matted layers. Of course, this sometimes changes while I’m making cards. I may add in another color along the way. As far as what sketches I use, I usually have a few that I know I want to use. Then I start choosing sketches based on what size paper scraps are left. I keep choosing sketches until most of the paper is gone. 😊
Thank you Kristie! You just make this process look so easy and smooth! Looking forward to your next video!
Your videos are amazing. I'm so happy I found you on RUclips. Thanks for great ideas. Some card pieces appear to have been cut with a stitched die and then you cut them into the proper sizes. What is the special trick? I love these cards and want to do something like you.
Thank you so much! 😊 I used dies for the fun faux stitching marks. Many companies add the stitched detail to their dies. I love the extra touch!
These were beautiful! How kind of you to think of the people in the retirement home. You inspire me. How do you know what sketches to choose to get the most use of your paper?
Grace Baker Thank you! 😊 I always start with a few sketches that I know I want to use. Maybe they’re new to me or I just think they’ll work well with the paper designs. After those first few sketches, I choose another one based on what size papers are left over. I continue selecting sketches that will best utilize the paper scraps until the paper pad is basically finished. 🙂
Another great video, Kristie! I was curious about where you buy all of your brads? My local craft stores always have an extremely small selection of them, if they even stock them at all.
In the Craft Room Thank you! Most of my brads were purchased many years ago at different scrapbook conventions. Now if I need more, I usually buy them from The Eyelet Outlet online.
I love the fathers day cards one of these day I will sit down and do this I have 6x6 paper pads coming out my ears.......LOL
Marjorie Eades Thank you! I have a lot of 6x6’s as well. But it always feels great to finish one completely before starting another one. 😊
Will use lots of these ideas as I make outs of male cards
Taylor Woods Thanks for watching my video. I’m glad I could provide some inspiration for you. 😊
You are amazing
Nice cards
Crafting house kitty jen Thank you! 😊
As always you knock it out of the park! the measurements on the sketches you use are they for the matting or for the patterned paper? I tend to confuse myself...
Monica Sanchez-Conrad Thank you! 😊 The listed measurements are for the pattern paper. Then I add 1/8” for the matted layer.
I will have to give that a try! Thank you!
I love watching your videos...they're so relaxing, and give me so many ideas. I'm sure you get asked a lot, but what tool do you use for the brads? Obviously the one end is a paper piercer, but I've never seen a tool with the other side.
Dustin Phillips Thank you! I appreciate your kindness. The tool is from We R Memory Keepers and it’s called a Brad setter and Piercer. I’ve had mine for many, many years. 🙂
Amazing.
AMAZING!!!
Annette McGinnis Thank you! 😊
I love your card series. I have one question for you. When you cut from the sketch, are the measurements listed and cut from the card stock matting, or do you cut the paper ( printed) the measurement size?
Gail Weber Thank you! The listed measurements are for the pattern paper. I add 1/8” to that measurement for the matted layers. I list the measurements that way because I know not everyone likes to include the cardstock layers. My background, either pattern paper or cardstock, is usually 1/8” smaller than the outside matted layer. Sometimes 1/4” smaller if I want to have the white border from my card base. I hope that makes sense. 🙂
Another great video! Can you share how many sheets of each sheet of solid cardstock you used for this one? Thanks!
Wendy Easler Thank you! 😊 I only kept track of the total sheets of cardstock, not individual colors.
Kristie Marcotte that cool. Did you mention how many solid sheets of cardstock you used?
Wendy Easler I usually mention how much cardstock I use at the end of my video. For this set of cards, I used 13 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11” and 16 sheets of 12 x 12” solid colored cardstock. 🙂
Kristie Marcotte thanks so much. I appreciate you, your work and your willingness to share.
Insprational😄
Where did you get the 3M tape dispenser?
I bought my pink ATG many years ago. I don't even remember where I got it. Some local craft stores carry them. And you can also buy them on Amazon.
Do you have to put a cardboard under each designers paper?
Becca L You don’t have to add cardstock layers. I’m a big fan of adding layers to my cards though. I think it adds lovely contrast and a very finished look to my cards. 🙂
I was thinking, it would save time if you didn't trim card base. Some you do, & others you don't.
how do you plan these out?
Jeri Mobley Hello, thanks for watching my video. I really don’t spend much time planning. I’ve been using 6x6 paper pads for so long, it’s kinda routine for me. I choose coordinating cardstock, some stamps sets, and a couple card sketches. Then I get started and figure it out as I go. 😊
That music is so distracting from your beautiful work.
Please do voice overs instead of music. Would like to your process.
melissa1224jax Hello. Thank you for watching. Doing voiceover is not my gift. I’ve only recently started doing it for the monthly kit videos and it takes me a long time. But I’ll keep practicing and try to do a full voiceover on one of my 6x6 videos someday. 🙂
Kristie Marcotte you make beautiful cards.
melissa1224jax Thank you! 😊
Oops lots of male cards
Kristoe, I like to watch u craft but again, your choice of music was not good, a bit morbid actually, would prefer to listen to something a bit more cheery! I know I can mute, dah! But I am sure if u keep up with the morbid tunes I wont watch u anymore!