My New Best Friend ... YouTube

Now that I have time ... I've been exploring the many techniques out there for card and paper crafting.  As mentioned in the last post, scrapbook.com has many FREE on-line videos you will have access to once your register (which you will need to do to place any orders anyway.)  The site even sets up your personal "classroom" and keeps track of your classes for you!  My personal favorites have been anything by Tim Holtz, anything by Stephanie Barnard, (both designers for Sizzix) and anything by Simon Hurley.  Simon is a teenager, has his own YouTube channel (Inklipse), and makes everything look super simple!

Set yourself up with a YouTube account so you can "subscribe" to your favorites, and it will be easier to find their latest videos.  Some post videos when the mood strikes, some weekly, and others daily.  Some will be representing specific companies, others will use a variety of materials and products.  (This is when you too will start building your stash!)

Once on YouTube, you can search by technique, or specific designers, or companies.

Some key words for techniques you might want to explore:

   Folds

   Die Cuts

   Stamping

   Embellishing

   Watercolor

   Foiling                     All of these with Cards or Paper Crafting (ie. Card Folds).

Designers to search for (and the ones I have found many ideas from):

   Simon Hurley or Inklipse (mentioned above)

   Jennifer McGuire Ink - her videos are very clear and easy to follow - she is a Guru!

   Justine Hovey

   Mixed Up Craft   

   Positively Papercraft

   Maymay Made It 

   K Werner Design

   France Martin         and you will discover many more...

Companies:

   Sizzix

   Gina K Designs

   Thermo Foil or Deco Foil

   Stampin' Up

Then there is Pinterest ... search any of the above there too.  Or, you can follow any of my boards.

Many of the above also have FaceBook and Instagram pages/groups/feeds.  This will get you started and you will discover many more on your own.  If you come across a good one, feel free to leave in the comments for others.  Happy Searching!