Good morning! I’ve got a set of cards to share today, a video, and a quick opinion poll! 😉
I am really loving my new Penny Black floral stamps! I used another one a few weeks ago with zig markers and decided to try them out with distress inks today!
I inked the different parts of the flower with distress inks, spritzed them with water, and stamped them on watercolor paper. I used my MISTI so that I could ink one color at a time, using post-it notes to mask off the parts of the stamp that I didn’t want inked. Once they dried I added a sentiment label and finished each card with a twine bow and a few sparkly sequins!
So…here’s my question. I’ve got this bug in my head that I should only do videos when I’ve got a big interactive card to share (like a light-up or shaker card) or one that involves lots of steps and is easier explained visually; however, someone recently told me that they’d like to see more of my card videos and they wouldn’t mind if the cards were just the regular cards I share on a daily basis. I know there are lots of crafters doing videos now and I guess I’m thinking, would people want to watch videos like the one I made today enough to justify putting in the extra prep work and effort to make the videos? I don’t mind putting in the work….I’m just wondering if people are thinking…why did she bother making a video for this, it’s obvious how she did it. (As you can see, I am my own worst enemy…ha!) Any thoughts? I really appreciate your feedback.
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Although I like watching videos I don’t always have the time to watch so I guess i would prefer videos for the more complicated cards.
Lovely card! Great inspiration for me to try this technique again. If I like a card enough hat I take the time to read a blog, I will watch a short video. Key word there is short….like this one. Excellent job.
Dear Jessica, I live to see your cards and to actually watch you teach me via the U-Tube would be the greatest gift.
Great cards! Design and colors used are awesome. Thank you for the inspiration.
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Beautiful cards! I love watching videos, but if your time is limited, I think this one could have been explained simply with 3-4 photos of your process and saved your precious time for more complicated processes when a video would be especially helpful. I liked seeing this video and I always take time to watch the videos because I often pick up some little hint or a different way of doing things that makes life easier for me.
Jess, yay a video! Pretty cards, thanks for the great tips and always inspiring.
Your videos are top notch. Precise, concise, with tips for every skill level. Make as many as you want and I’ll watch every one!
I agree you’re to critical of yourself. It’s nice to see how you design & construct your cards. Besides, this way we get to her your voice.
I really enjoy the video tutorials, and you do a great job of timing – this card was simpler and the video shorter, perfect! I do love to hear your thought process for picking colors, mass producing cards etc. in this video, I couldn’t tell how you stamped the two colored flowers, rock and roll or just spotty stamping. Love the look but not sure how you got it. Thanks!
Beautiful card Jess!
Wonderful card! I enjoy your videos & learn a lot from them. The way you explained this one without the video was easy for me to get but If someone is fairly new to stamping, the video would be a godsend to them. Either way, your work is fantastic!
Lol, I have the same issue☺ I myself love to watch the process even if it is a simple and intuitive card, it just gives me a good vibe. Go for it and see the reactions!?
What an easy card to make (or at least you make it look easy Jess) but WOW is it ever gorgeous!!
Gorgeous card and excellent video. I say do what you have time for…people love videos!