5 Steps to Improve your Cardmaking Skills!

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Ardyth

Ardyth

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In today's video, I'm sharing 5 steps for improving your skills so you can become a cardmaking expert. Then you can hop to Jessica's channel to see her !
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@sherylosullivan9619
@sherylosullivan9619 Жыл бұрын
Those leaves! Gorgeous.
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@OneHope4Heaven
@OneHope4Heaven Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh .... those leaves with the gold outline/brown ombre background is a stunner! It cought my eye right away! TFS!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@melissasilvestre2442
@melissasilvestre2442 Жыл бұрын
Love this idea of focusing on an ink brand it can be overwhelming to try to be great at all the different kinds of inks - and the more inks I have, the more overwhelming the choices are for me.
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
I get that. I used to have a bunch of different inks, but have been happy with my CP inks-only strategy for a number of years. Whichever one you like best is the right one! Thanks for watching!
@melaniefoy6711
@melaniefoy6711 Жыл бұрын
Love seeing you two days in a row!!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I love seeing your comments - I appreciate you taking time to leave them! Thanks for watching!
@brendaelainewaddell1682
@brendaelainewaddell1682 Жыл бұрын
Ardyth, as always I appreciate your approach to card making. I agree with all your steps especially practicing the techniques over and over. My sixth step if I'm not liking a card is to just walk away and come back to it. So often I have found a fresh take on things when I come back. Thanks so much. 😊🇨🇦
@roseannem.tockstein8140
@roseannem.tockstein8140 Жыл бұрын
Yes, walking away almost always is successful. The other thing I've done is to place the card upside down. It removes the critical thinking and lets your brain just absorb. Try it, you'll be surprised.
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
That is a great piece of advice! Thanks so much for sharing!
@catcar8212
@catcar8212 Жыл бұрын
I'm a 'blend from the left' girl also. If only being a leftie made my ink blending as stunning as yours Ardyth. These cards rock and will help me improve, plus more of step four. For me its back to party colors... Girlie colors in Fall are a thing!! Thanks for the inspiration.🌷🌷
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Haha! Lefties unite! And I'm also a Party girl - working on an interesting video about that, coming soon! Thanks for watching!
@Mari-cre8s
@Mari-cre8s Жыл бұрын
As always, terrific information with do-able steps to follow. I love how you give practical examples, and create beautiful cards! 🧑🏼‍🎨😀🌻
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Mari!
@paulinegalloway8920
@paulinegalloway8920 Жыл бұрын
As always, you give clear directions. Now I just have to put them into practice! 💕
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Haha! That's really what it's all about - like any skill, it takes practice! Thanks so much for watching!
@SM-yd8hq
@SM-yd8hq Жыл бұрын
The leaves are stunning
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@roseannem.tockstein8140
@roseannem.tockstein8140 Жыл бұрын
Having a backup plan is something I had never thought of. So much better than just chucking things out when it hasn't turned out as expected. You've made blending with dark colors look so-o easy. Thank you Ardyth
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, Rose Anne! Thanks for watching!
@melaniefoy6711
@melaniefoy6711 Жыл бұрын
Leaves are stunning!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kimjriley5463
@kimjriley5463 Жыл бұрын
Love that leaf card! Beautiful!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@meemsnovak2657
@meemsnovak2657 Жыл бұрын
Ardyth, You really know how to blend so nicely!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I have been practicing for a while! Thanks for watching!
@lisapetrella3976
@lisapetrella3976 Жыл бұрын
Fabulous!!! Thanks for all the tips and tricks!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Lisa!
@debbieduran6791
@debbieduran6791 Жыл бұрын
Glorious leaves!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@mrsmcphate
@mrsmcphate Жыл бұрын
The leaves are beautiful! Your comment about ink brands really got to me. I'm kind of new at this and have tried a few brands. I'm finding the Distress oxides more forgiving than some and they're easy to clean off surfaces. TFS!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I mean - find something you like and stick with it and get really good at it! Sounds like you found yours early in your journey! Enjoy! Thanks so much for watching!
@carolprice3142
@carolprice3142 Жыл бұрын
Love the way you focused only on ink blending .
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@sherylbishop8153
@sherylbishop8153 7 ай бұрын
You are a really good teacher! I have learned so much, thank you.
@ardyth
@ardyth 7 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@racheljolley26352
@racheljolley26352 Жыл бұрын
Your cards are beautiful and your chosen colours too, along with your awesome ink blending, wow! Thank you ❤
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@janevonvoros8786
@janevonvoros8786 Жыл бұрын
Great video, Ardyth! Thanks for sharing!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@judyhartmann3071
@judyhartmann3071 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful cards! Love the leaves on the beautifully blended background! Thanks for the tips!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@Taitcreates639
@Taitcreates639 Жыл бұрын
Such beautiful deep blends, I’d say your a pro already, super fine job Ardyth!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
@KimberlyInSoCal310
@KimberlyInSoCal310 Жыл бұрын
Loved this collab with Jessica so much! You are both ink blending experts! You get blends of such disparate colors that I'd be afraid to try and that really look impossible to achieve, but I will take your word for it that it can be done because you proved it here and in all your videos! Love all the cards your made in this video!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@rhondaallen3617
@rhondaallen3617 Жыл бұрын
I’m back!!!! The beginning of the school year has kept me busy, but I am finally getting some down time!!!!!! And how happy am I to see that you are still putting together beautiful videos, and with ‘screenshot-able’ lists!! Thank you!!! You’re always the best!!!! So glad to be back and I have so many to watch how! Thank you!!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Welcome back! Glad things are settling into a routine! Thanks for watching!
@expressivepaper
@expressivepaper Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ardyth!!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kathy!
@judibradshaw1948
@judibradshaw1948 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your tips!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@kerriegood1046
@kerriegood1046 Жыл бұрын
Ardith- you are a numbers girl- makes me chuckle. Have a great weekend.
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Oh yes, in my previous corporate life, I was an accountant. Very much a numbers girl! LOL! Thanks for watching!
@michelea9142
@michelea9142 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the blending and those leaves are gorgeous 😍! I don't do well with brushes so need to go back to foam.
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Definitely do what works best for you! Thanks so much for watching!
@lindalincks6187
@lindalincks6187 Жыл бұрын
Your ink blending is so great! Love the dark colors you used!! Thank you for sharing 😊
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@lkhorvath4
@lkhorvath4 Жыл бұрын
Great tips. Thanks Ardyth
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@JessicaFrostBallas
@JessicaFrostBallas Жыл бұрын
I love all these tips for ink-blending and I really want those CP inks...they do seem to blend exceptionally well!! ;)
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Love my cp inks! Thanks for a fun collab!
@carolynpicken6949
@carolynpicken6949 Жыл бұрын
Oh I ❤ the gold outline…wow stunning. Love your videos, so much inspiration. Thank you
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
@LuciaUsa1506
@LuciaUsa1506 Жыл бұрын
Waoooo 😱😱😱 thank youuuu... amazing techniques, you're right I'm going in complete panic when I feel like my job is absolutely ugly but at the end many times I love how transformation adding more ink turn it on a beautiful design ❣. Thank you for this absolutely amazing tips. 😘
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@bethjackson8727
@bethjackson8727 Жыл бұрын
Great information Ardyth. I’m one of the many people who need encouragement with relevant information so I can improve my blending. I hope you address other techniques. Thank you.
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@JoanOrloffDK
@JoanOrloffDK Жыл бұрын
Beautiful cards 🥰 I love your ink blending, your color choices and your card designs ❤️ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@tami1796
@tami1796 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your videos
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@lauriehallman8034
@lauriehallman8034 Жыл бұрын
Awesome techniques. Thanks for the inspiration Ardyth. Your cards are stunning.😊
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@kathypatterson4630
@kathypatterson4630 Жыл бұрын
Awesome leaves!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@debcopland1096
@debcopland1096 Жыл бұрын
I have trouble with colouring and shading so ive been practising that and it's true I'm getting better by picking up tips and tricks
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Haha! I also have trouble with that - especially watercolouring! Thanks for watching!
@elisaoneal2893
@elisaoneal2893 Жыл бұрын
You always have such great ideas!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@robinsue2439
@robinsue2439 8 ай бұрын
Amazing. . I love Everything about this project. I think you are the best mix media artist and I am very glad I found your channel
@ardyth
@ardyth 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@amyswares
@amyswares Жыл бұрын
Beautiful examples! Great vid!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Amy!
@valeriethorpe3399
@valeriethorpe3399 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful cards and I love your blending... something I definitely have a problem with
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching - and keep practicing if it's something you really want to include on your cards (but it's also ok to say that something is not for you! I have a few of those! LOL!)
@melissazabower339
@melissazabower339 Жыл бұрын
Great tips!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@maryfitzgerald9408
@maryfitzgerald9408 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Ardyth for all of those very useful tips. You are always so generous with your time teaching others. It’s nearly lunch time here in Melbourne Australia and just starting Spring but I loved those gorgeous Autumn colours you used. ❤❤❤
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
It's always a little mind-bending for me to remember that the Southern Hemisphere is in the opposite season! And I really can't wrap my head around Christmas in the summer! lol! Thanks for your kind words and for watching!
@arlenepowders4989
@arlenepowders4989 Жыл бұрын
Just bought some Catherine pooler ink pads…small ones to try them….your cards are beautiful, thank you!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Yay! Enjoy! Let me know if you have any questions! Thanks for watching!
@kiwipommiegirl
@kiwipommiegirl Жыл бұрын
Wow,gorgeous ink blending Ardyth! TFS.x
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@cathygarner6867
@cathygarner6867 Жыл бұрын
Great Cards 😊
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@melaniefoy6711
@melaniefoy6711 Жыл бұрын
Ink blending queen!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
haha! Princess, maybe. Thanks for watching!
@jesseb5112
@jesseb5112 Жыл бұрын
I am lousy at layered stamping. After I finish 2 projects, I am going to spend some time on that
@geepurpura3606
@geepurpura3606 Жыл бұрын
I love Catherine Pooler inks also . I made my own ink pad holder from the dollar store foam board. I did 3 sets of cut outs of the ink pad outline. One for the bottom and one for the top. (Using xacto knife) glued one ( same size as the top piece )bottom piece ,added small finger holes bellow the ink pad shape to push it out easily when you want to remove it. The top is easily removable.
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
You clever thing! That sounds amazing! Thanks for watching!
@laurie3881
@laurie3881 Жыл бұрын
The technique I want to improve is composition of elements. Making the card face interesting, leaving white space, balancing but not boring, and how to use asymmetrical elements.
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
That's a really interesting topic! I'll try to think about how to make a video about that. Thanks so much for watching!
@harriettezmalloy7182
@harriettezmalloy7182 Жыл бұрын
I never would have blended the green & red on your last panel, but WOW that turned out beautiful. All of your color combos are lovely & the blending turned out phenomenal. Thank you for this video Ardyth. Wonderful tips!!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
I haven't found an ugly blend with Catherine's inks, even with complementary colours. They definitely turn more 'fall-like', but they're still rich and pretty. Thanks so much for watching, Harriette!
@harriettezmalloy7182
@harriettezmalloy7182 Жыл бұрын
@@ardyth I just copied your blend of Glam, Flame & Glitz on a panel embossed with an outline leaf design. I love it. That’s a new one for me as well & it just makes me so happy. Very rich colors when combined. So again, thank you for the inspiration.
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
@@harriettezmalloy7182 Oh yay! I love that rich red that you get when you put Glitz and Glam together! Glad you were inspired!
@TRsPlace
@TRsPlace Жыл бұрын
I think we all want to blend like Jessica Frost! But your cards turned out incredible as always! Great great tips And someday I may grow up to be just like you and Jessica! 😊🤗 I love all your cards! But especially the first one. 💛TR
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@lltpgh2012
@lltpgh2012 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your process. Just great & the cards were too! Now I have to get myself moving on practicing instead of just dillydally. 😏
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Haha! I dillydally alot, too! Thanks for watching!
@grahamargent482
@grahamargent482 Жыл бұрын
Never thought about card making, and will never do it but it’s cool to see you Ardyth. How about videos on a drive out to Calgary to visit ?
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Haha! It was your sister who got me into cardmaking, many years ago! Great to hear from you - hope you're doing well. I think we're coming out west for a wedding in 2024, maybe we'll drop in and say hi!
@sue5560
@sue5560 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful cards! I think I give up too early with my blending. I am nervous about too much ink. Thank you for sharing Ardyth!
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
I have ink refills for all my CP inks - I should have mentioned that! Ink blending does use up ink for sure! Thanks for watching, Sue!
@donnabrown-ih9zj
@donnabrown-ih9zj 9 ай бұрын
Have been following u for a long time and u continue to give is all such great ideas and fun ways to use our supplies. Love it! Having a problem finding the hammermill digital cs…. Where do u purchase. Only finding the premium color cs. Tks please continue amazing us!
@ardyth
@ardyth 9 ай бұрын
Hi there! Thanks for your kind words. I have been able (only occasionally) to find the Hammermill at Walmart. I usually order it from Amazon. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
@alexistroncoso9710
@alexistroncoso9710 Жыл бұрын
Such a great video!!!! Can you tell un more about the cardstock? This Hammermill are you using its available in different presentarions? Thank U so much
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
You are so right. Every time I have to buy it, I have to look very carefully to find exactly the one I want. Hammermill is a huge paper company and makes lots of different weights and colours. I generally get it at Amazon, and used to be able to find it at Wal Mart, but not recently. www.amazon.ca/Hammermill-Printer-Digital-Letter-Bright/dp/B00SN0PI88/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1LVXXFRMDH5ZX&keywords=hammermill+100lb+smooth+white+cardstock&qid=1664030275&sprefix=hammermill+%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-4
@chantallvanholten4409
@chantallvanholten4409 Жыл бұрын
how to react when you think everythng goes wrong? ;) but i set your video on my list to look when i am cardmaking and get more ideas and used my stuff. thnx for this vid, i am very gratefull for it
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
@tracis.1691
@tracis.1691 Жыл бұрын
This is such a fantastic and helpful video, Ardyth! Now I see why I've struggled with blending! I haven't put enough ink down! I am curious if the order of the colors of ink used matters? I gasped when you put your buttercream ink over the dark panel! Didn't it pick up the darker color?! I have another question, please, do you always tape down your paper? I wonder because sometimes my blending tool gets "caught" on the edge of the paper--making a crumple. Your cards look exquisite! Thank you for sharing all of these great tips! You reached your goal! What's next?
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
I generally try to work lightest to darkest, to avoid contamination on my blending tools, but the tools are cleanable, so it's fixable if they get dirty. I showed in the video that buttercream ink did not pick up the browns, but that panel was dry. It probably would pick up some brown if the panel had been wet. Again, you can 'clean off' ink pads if they ever do get contaminated (but be sure to have ink refills on hand to keep them juicy!). I never tape down my paper for ink blending, other than masking, as shown here. A glass (or other smooth) surface will help you not to pick up the edges of the cardstock with your blending tool, but it does still happen for me occasionally. The best tip for that is to start with a bigger panel than you need, so that if you are not happy with the edges, you can trim the panel down and still use it. Thanks so much for watching!
@tracis.1691
@tracis.1691 Жыл бұрын
@@ardyth Wow! Thank you for answering my questions! I love your videos!
@bettyehayden2392
@bettyehayden2392 Жыл бұрын
You made a nice card but I’m just not a friend of ink blending, I keep trying to like it but I just can’t. I do think however you do very good work and I’m a long time subscriber. I enjoy your videos even when I don’t care for certain things. Tfs
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Haha! I get it. I'm currently formulating a video of card techniques I am not good at/don't enjoy. We all have our thing. Hopefully you found the 5 steps useful for other techniques too! Thanks so much for watching!
@VeganDoris
@VeganDoris Жыл бұрын
2:30 I didn’t know that foam blenders are damaged by stencils! I rarely use stencils so I didn’t notice.
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Not always, but they can catch on the stencil edges and damage the foam, in my experience. If you don't use stencils, that's not an issue for you. And we all do things the way that work best for us so that's good too. I like to share my thinking in case it's helpful to others. Thanks so much for watching!
@dizzinese
@dizzinese Жыл бұрын
Ardyth I wanted to commend you on a very good video! I love to watch all your videos, but I don’t learn anything because you go so fast and aren’t as deliberate shall I say in the teaching part. I’d love to see more videos of how you do things like this. You don’t realize how you make it look so natural an easy when you go through something once and crank out 3 cards in 20 minutes. I for one have a huge struggle with not having time to practice. I barely even get a chance to make a card and when I do, I’m usually rushed. So I just wanted to tell you how I enjoyed this. A question about brushes. Since I don’t use them often/ever the couple of times I’ve ink blended, I’ve noticed the sponges work better. But I think it’s because they get loaded with ink fast, my brushes still look new so they just suck up the ink and when I go to paper I get a little teeny bit and have to constantly get more ink. Then I quit. Could I be right? That for brushes to work best they need to be well used and will load and release the ink better? I love your style and car designs. Truly. Thank you
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
I think if sponges work better for you, then stick with it. We all work differently, so different tools will work better for some than others. I like to share my thinking in case it's helpful, but there's no 'right' answer for everyone (wouldn't it be easier if there was! LOL!) Thanks for watching Denise!
@dizzinese
@dizzinese Жыл бұрын
@@ardyth awww darn, I thought you could just tell me how to do these fabulous cards like you! Lol thanks! Btw, I’m really enjoying square cards. I make the 5.5” size or soon the 5” because I have 6” and 5.5” envelopes. But you have such great layout options. The slimline I’ve done once and it’s nice to spice it up, but square is my favorite then maybe mini slimline for fun. Those seem easy to decorate because one element fits well you don’t have to load the panel. Have you tried the minislim? I know there’s a couple different sizes of them but as I was typing I realized a lot of your cards feature a main bold sentiment or something and it would work well on that size too because it’s all it really has much room for. Just wondered. Your stencil turning thing would still look cool on there even if it was half off or wouldn’t it? Curious that’s all. Thanks so much! I adore you! Gerry too. You two and a new lady that is just blowing my mind with embossing powder and she’s from the UK. My favorite girls are all over! And guess what! I got my order from pocket of happiness! Zsoka is a doll! I just love her things! I wish she could get picked up for mass production but she does it all herself! She’s worked for spellbinders I think she said 5 years but wants more time for her own so won’t work with anyone else. That girls got talent when it comes to layering dies and paper piercing! Young hands! But thank you. I started with her after your retro cover plate die you used! Love you! So brilliantly talented. And your cards are less complicated!
@deereip5439
@deereip5439 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. Where do you get the 100 lb Hammermill? I can only find the 80 lb or less.
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Definitely hit and miss. I used to be able to find it at Walmart. Lately only on Amazon in Canada. Thanks for watching!
@wendybelfry1110
@wendybelfry1110 Жыл бұрын
I need to work on the alignment of my card panels-any tips?
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Your comment just came into my inbox and I laughed out loud - I'm STILL working on this even after all these years! lol! There are tools, but I've tried a few that never felt right. My best tips are 1) use an adhesive that is forgiving at first, and then becomes permanent, so you can use 2) a spatula tool (I use a thin metal Cricut spatula) to re-lift and re-place when needed. I use Tombow tape runners that are dotted, and they work great for this. Finally, remember that most people who receive your cards won't notice (or care, if they do notice) a slightly wonky panel, because they'll be thrilled that you cared enough to make a card for them! Good luck! (And let me know if you ever find a better solution, PLEASE! lol!)
@carlagrayson1810
@carlagrayson1810 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Can you add a link to the Hammermill paper you like? Thanks. I appreciate how you share your supply decisions and your awesome cards.
@timh7246
@timh7246 Жыл бұрын
In the vid, you said 100#. The link you provided takes you to 60#. Didn't want viewers to be confused.
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
@@timh7246 Thanks! I'll check that and fix it.
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
www.amazon.ca/Hammermill-Printer-Digital-Letter-Bright/dp/B00SN0PI88/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1LVXXFRMDH5ZX&keywords=hammermill+100lb+smooth+white+cardstock&qid=1664030275&sprefix=hammermill+%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-4
@barcelonachair6487
@barcelonachair6487 Жыл бұрын
You have given me some wonderful inspiration for the waffle flower leaves die. It is one of my favourites. Does spraying Catherine Pooler Ink pads along with a UV protectant finishing spray reduce fading? I contacted her a while back but I have not heard a response. I trust your opinion on this.
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
I have noticed that some of Catherine's inks definitely fade over time when exposed to light. I have never thought to try a spray (didn't even know if they exist), but will try to look into it. Thanks so much for watching!
@barcelonachair6487
@barcelonachair6487 Жыл бұрын
@@ardyth I like both Krylon and Sennelier. Thanks for your help.
@olubukolasoladoye7503
@olubukolasoladoye7503 10 ай бұрын
Amazing I’m subbing and liking to this ima boy that doesn’t rlly know how to draw but I hav potential so plz teach me I’m 11 yr old
@olubukolasoladoye7503
@olubukolasoladoye7503 10 ай бұрын
Ty for love on my comment
@yelena86
@yelena86 Жыл бұрын
👍✌️🙏❤️
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@annajavier5712
@annajavier5712 Жыл бұрын
This was helpful I.never work on things that I need to and I really need to do this thanks
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
There's so many fun new things to try, it can be hard to find the time! lol! Thanks for watching!
@junem4102
@junem4102 Жыл бұрын
I cant ink blend.
@ardyth
@ardyth Жыл бұрын
LOL! We all struggle with something. If you want to ink blend, just keep practicing and you'll get better. If you don't want to, that's ok too. Thanks for watching!
@debrapascoe2806
@debrapascoe2806 7 ай бұрын
You don’t mention what products you use! The leaf dies???
@ardyth
@ardyth 7 ай бұрын
I try to put supply links in every video description. Here's a link to the leaves: www.scrapbook.com/store/wfc-420530.html
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