Creative Finishing Touches for Next-level Card Making!

I'm sharing some fun ideas for simple and not-so-simple snowflake themed cards, featuring some clever ways to add finishing touches that you may not have thought of!

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• Mini Bold Snowflake Die - A Jillian Vance Design

• Medium Stitched Snowflake Die - A Jillian Vance Design

• Vintage Ornaments Die Set - A Jillian Vance Design

• Stitched Dot In and Out Circle Backdrop Die Set - A Jillian Vance Design

• Signature Polka Dot Cover Plate Die

• Catherine Pooler Designs - Date Night Collection - Premium Dye Ink Pads - Cummerbund

• Catherine Pooler Designs - Party Collection - Premium Dye Ink Pads - All That Jazz

• Uptown Ink Pad and Refill

• Catherine Pooler Designs - Party Collection - Premium Dye Ink Pads - Dress Blues

• Catherine Pooler Designs Party Limoncello Premium Dye Ink Pads

• Catherine Pooler Designs - Party Collection - Premium Dye Ink Pads - Tiara

• Catherine Pooler Designs - Party Collection - Premium Dye Ink Pads - Glitz

• Catherine Pooler Designs - Party Collection - Premium Dye Ink Pads - Flame

• Catherine Pooler Designs - Party Collection - Premium Dye Ink Pads - It's a Girl

• Catherine Pooler Designs - Party Collection - Premium Dye Ink Pads - Party Dress

• Catherine Pooler Designs - Premium Dye Ink Pads - Cranberry Fizz

• Catherine Pooler Designs - Party Collection - Premium Dye Ink Pads - Glam

• Copic Multiliner SP 0.5 BLACK Ink Marker

• Pretty Pink Posh METALLIC GOLD CONFETTI

• Meraki Sparkle Red Illusion | Crafty Meraki

• Meraki Sparkle Enchanted Forest | Crafty Meraki

• Altenew - Metallic Watercolor - 14 Pan Set

• Avery Elle CLEAR SHIMMER SPRAY SP1901

• Ranger Stickles STAR DUST Glitter Glue SGG20622

• Tonic INCA GOLD Mirror Card Iridescent Cardstock 9784e

• Essential Squares, Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies - Ellen Hutson LLC

• Metallic Gold 8595, Karin DecoBrush Marker - Ellen Hutson LLC

• Altenew - Ink Blending Tool - Small

• Altenew - Mini Blending Brush Set

• Simon Says Stamp Action Wobble MINI SPRINGS Bulk Pack AWM50P17

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[juliewurf]

I couldn't see where the blue snowflakes card was heading until the end - this one has to be my favorite!

[brendaprescott]

I love how you think. Such great ideas from a simple die. Thank you

[melissazabower]

The last set of masked snowflakes are my favorite!

[cherieselauer]

I can not love this video MORE!! I sure wish we could love videos instead of just liking them! Thank you for all the neat ideas!!!

[susan]

Thank you Ardyth for your tips and techniques in making these cards. They are very pretty. 😊🥰☃️

[stacyh]

That’s for the easy yet gorgeous ideas

[Rebeccacell]

Great video. Love the masked snowflake cards.

[vmiller]

I like bling so anything shiny works for me. It can be splatters, glitter, jewels/sequins, etc. I think the shine gives that little something extra to a card.

[susangoulding]

I have saved this post so that when I’m in a creative slump, I can apply some of these wonderful ideas to my cards. Thank you Ardyth.

[carolynmckee]

I love your inky fingers! Thank you for the fabulous ideas and techniques.

[michelegourd]

WOW!! What awesome ideas!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[sarebear]

My favorite finishing touch in general, or from the video? From the video, so many awesome ones, but the markers on the edge is my favorite!

[carloshaun]

Oh wow, Ardyth! I love them all. But, I especially like the use of the negative die cut frames. I guess I’ve never thought of doing that! It’s really cool how you used the same snowflakes throughout all the cards, and video, but changed them immensely, with different colors, backgrounds, etc. Always so much to learn from you! TFS!

[debgadus]

Wonderful cards! And great ideas, some new to me, some I have forgotten!

[roseannem.tockstein]

Oooo Ardyth, a super special video, thank you. Great idea for doubling up the sequins. The Stickles tip is very useful also. But showing the technique for attaining dimension is super! Thank you Ardyth, again.

[catcar]

First, the cards all contain very eye catching details. I really love the untraditional colors of the tricolor snowflake, which is weird for me cuz I'm usually 100% party colors. It almost has a Harry Potter vibe with the custom colored border. I'm not a 'sequins with holes' girl either. I also make my own tiny circle embelishments! I made my own shimmery sprays with liquid watercolors. I use my spray box to spray full sheets of cardstock with blended colors which I use for die cuts, tiny circles, or card backgrounds. They look magical. My favorite card is the mint green dotted die background w/white frame, color gems and scored leaves @11:01. It is a perfect composition in my eye. I think it has the same leaf as the 'Joy' card @12:13 which I also really like. I will def use this video many times for inspiration. It's packed with great ideas. I wouldn't mind knowing who makes that delicate leaf sprig, and also, what is behind the white frame on the mint card, if you wouldn't mind sharing that info. The shimmery sprays I made are my favor finishing touch. Oh and BTW, you would have loved Thanksgiving with Irish Grandpa Jim from Manhattan and Italian Uncle Umberto, who is here visiting from Rome Italy. As always, thanks for the treasure of ideas Ardyth.🌷🌷

[lynnbartlett]

Such lovely cards and ideas. Thank you so much.

[gingerpayne]

Always beautiful cards and amazing techniques. I usually use gems or small buttons.

[esthervandokkumburg]

This is great! As usual, I should dat. Really love you video’s, Ardyth! Inspiring, lots of ideas and not to long.

[annekeschep]

I love all your many ideas for finishing touches! I especially like the idea of the polka dot die and use the little dots instead of the thicker gems. The flatter the better to send in an envelope. Thanks for so many variety 👍