IN A CARD SLUMP? 5 tips to get you making cards again!

My tips for getting out of a creative slump! Five simple ways to shake up your cardmaking without breaking the bank.

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[ellel.]

One thing I've been doing when I hit a low mojo point is create a card for myself. I use my favorite colors, favorite patterned papers and a stamp that makes me smile. Then I choose a sentiment that I need to hear hear right now - whether it's a simple "you've got this" or an affirmation to remind me to be more gentle and patient with myself. I have a notebook with favorite quotes or song lyrics that nestle perfectly inside the card.

For me, making cards is about bringing joy to others through creativity. So, taking a moment to do something delightful and fun for myself is just the right way to change my perspective. And with that change in perspective, I often find many more ideas to try. 🙂

[zoed]

You could do a whole series on tip 5. That would be awesome. Just pick a different stamp set each time etc😊

[KASH]

I'd really like to see you make a video with that last idea - using one stamp set in ten different ways. That's definitely going to be one that I'm going to try ASAP! Thanks for the great ideas.

[michellekernan]

I love sitting with my mum and making cards. Our styles are so different but when we do it together I find we both pull things from the each other and put it into what we each create.
Crafting with a friend is a great way to get your creativity ticking over again.

[susanbernier]

These are wonderful ideas! My tip: I once challenged myself to making cards using only 1 stamp set with sentiments and a 6x6 pattered paper. I was really surprised at how it turned out not only did I come up with several beautiful cards but it made me realize how little is truly needed, how relaxing it was to create this way! 💕🇨🇦

[sharondipity]

These tips are priceless, and so are you. As your viewers, we are so lucky to be blessed by your creativity.

[CardsCancer]

I love to hear how you think and plan what you are going to make. When I get stuck, I either flip through new stamps, or designer paper. That typically leads me forward

[shonachambers]

OMG you mentioned the Time Out Challenge!!! Thank you so much, I've been part of their team for years and even though I know our challenge has grown in popularity I had no idea someone like yourself would ever notice us!! You've totally made my day!!

[paperandme]

Thank you. I have way too many paper craft products - which I love... But sometimes I feel overwhelmed and don’t know how to start a new project. I do find having a clean and organised craft space really helps. This video was really helpful in bringing things back to the basics. I would love to see more like this. From Donna (Australia)

[ruth]

I love seeing one stamp set used multiple different ways. It is so inspiring to a non creative person like me!

[huginanenvelope]

So true with cleaning and organizing! It just refreshes and resets the space. I love the 5 tip videos

[annnye]

LOVED this video and all your inspiring suggestions!! Yes! More themes like this are welcome! Perhaps a few card sketches of how you designed 10 different ideas for one stamp set? Just to get our creative juices going!😊❤️

[andrealavigne]

One thing I will do sometimes is choose a stamp set I have, and do an online image search for that set. Either Google (click on the Image tab after performing the search) or Pinterest works well for this. I just like to see other people's takes on using that set, and that can get my creative juices flowing. Especially for sets I've used before & for which I'd like new ideas. For instance, last week I entered a challenge to create a Christmas card using only black & white. I wanted to use an older set that I've used before, Hero Arts' "Vintage Christmas Post, " but couldn't think of any way using just black & white that seemed good. I found a card through a Google search that was 4 of the images on squares, arranged in the middle of the card in a larger square "pattern, " with the greeting underneath. My take on that idea was to stamp 3 of the images in black on white cardstock, die cut them with a Hero Arts "Postage Stamps" die, and arrange them on a black strip across a white card front, with the greeting underneath. A super simple card to pull together, once I had that inspiration. Thank you for sharing these 5 tips, Kristina! I'd love to see more videos like this. Even when your mojo isn't necessarily absent, it can still be fun and/or interesting to mix things up a little and see where that takes you. I'd especially like to see a video on your last tip. Thanks so much for sharing, & have a magnificent day! :)

[Kathymorganhartz]

Thank you Kristina, always a wealth of information and ideas. You are my go-to crafter!! Love your no nonsense way about getting the job done. I enjoy seeing your sketches and how your mind pulls together such wonderful cards!! Keep crafting!

[amandalaplante]

Another tip is to swap supplies or stamp sets with a friend for a weekend or something and use something new for free

[susandzama]

Yes, yes, yes! More video's like this would be great

[lindaruschmeyer]

I agree - #5 would make a great series. Thanks for the tips.

[BarbaraLoveCraftyness]

Kristina, I loved this video. I need inspiration many times throughout the year/months!! I am always amazed when I see the artists come out with new videos daily and new cards and new techniques. I can only aspire to be half as creative!

[jadebez]

I love this. Great ideas.
I just started Justine Hovey's cardmaking resource binder and it's been a huge help with trying to figure out what to do when I'm stuck and I've learned some new techniques. I like the idea of creative challenges. Theres a series in and of itself.

[fosmert]

It was nice to see you today! Great tips for doing new things.