I recently used my paper shredder to make " grass" for a handmade Easter basket for my Grandkids... it did great !!!! Awesome ideas for scraps !! Thanks Jennifer !!
These cards are amazing. What a great way to not only use up scrapes but to build your card stash as well. Loved all your butterflies but they would be great with whimsical flower dies and geometric dies as well. Oh the possibilities! And the shredder is a really big help! Thanks so much for sharing all your ideas.
Jennifer, you blow me away. Love the little tricks you show with the paper shredder and rolling the background through the bigshot. I have done something similar with scrap strips on a background and an embossing folder to get really good adhesion. Love your rainbow cards- very colorful and cheery!
I love using strips of scraps down to the last bit. I can never bear to throw away pretty papers. Instead of using a tape runner to make a sticky background for the scraps, I use the sticky side of full sheet Avery labels. It works like a charm.
About ten years ago I was doing a scrapbook page and used my quarter inch shredder to make strips to weave them like a basket using prints and solid , made 12x12. It turned out so cool, I made several more. When Shredders changed for better security reasons, my old shredder stayed for the crafts. Love these card Jennifer you never cease to amaze. TFS you are tremendously precious to us card enthusiasts.
Hi Jennifer ~ Another fantastic video and, like the others who've already commented, I love the "extended" video length!! Not only are the cards stunning (& the bonus is we use up scraps!!) but the stamp and die sets are gorgeous too. Love the sentiments you've shared with us; they're incredibly uplifting. Thanks so much for another inspirational video tutorial. ~HUGS~ #kindnessmatters
I love this Jennifer!! Another idea that may simplify sticking down the strips is to put the sticky sheet on them before running them through the shredder. I can't wait to share these card ideas with my 4H club!! Thanks :)
I have wondered for a good while, how you could salvage scrapes of card stock. Not necessarily sheets that have been cut on, but other forms of scraps of paper. By golly, you have hit the nail on the head with this video. Loved the cards and most definitely enjoyed the videos. You are a breath of fresh air for us!
Thank you for sharing, a great use for all those scraps. the butterfly die cuts are lovely and I liked how you lauered them, your cards are always lovey
Wow you have a great mind to come up with so many ideas. We enjoy all your videos and Thank you for sharing them with us. God Bless you and your family. 💕💕👍🙏
Yay....Thanks for the video! I definitely have many cardstock strip backgrounds I have made.....it is great to see some finished cards with different ways to finish them out. The tip with the shredder is great too!
I totally enjoyed this video. Such a great idea Carol came up with using a paper shredder. My friend used to make fun of me for saving my scraps (especially strips!) until one year I did this very thing using my glitter paper cut into narrow strips. I made all of my Christmas cards that year using my multi coloured glitter strips as my backgrounds. The shredder is def. the way to go. The cards you made from these Jennifer are more than a little inspiring. They are absolutely stunning!
I remember you doing this technique before! I used it to make a red & white stripe to make some Christmas cards? I even die cut the word "Merry" from the candy cane stripe. It looked so adorable! A little Wink of Stella and before I knew it I had a wonderful, simple card. Thanks for a reminder of how great this technique is!
You are so talented and brilliant to think of all of these wonderful techniques. Thanks so much for sharing them - I look forward to using these techniques with my tones and tones of scraps!
I always admire your great ability to mix colours. The result is always wonderful. Congratulations and thank you for feeding my dreams and helping me to develop my creativity.
Yea hooray!!! Thanks for sharing the idea of using the paper shredder to make the colored strips. (Even I can do this....) I always enjoy your videos. I keep a notebook handy and jot notes (and take pictures w/ my cell to go with the notes). The bright colors are extremely attractive and eye-catching. Thanks for being such a talented and interesting teacher!!!
We all love your longer videos with numerous examples like this one which, by the way is outstanding. The strips in a rainbow pattern are so effective. What a great way to use up our scraps. It's almost worth buying an inexpensive shredder for this. Great technique, thank you again. You are truly a blessing showing these spiritual sentiments.
When I am interested in cards that are different or interesting, your ideas are definitely a treasure trove. Even spurring the imagination to other directions. The possibilities with these backgrounds are practically endless. Even just layering a couple lovely pre-made die-cuts and framing could churn out some really beautiful cards. Especially when mass-producing. This would be great around the holidays with winter colors or reds and greens and cute or pretty holiday images. Oh, the mind boggles. Your creativity is inspiring. Thank you for sharing, and taking the time. (The longer ones are even better...coffee time for me.) =)
best video in a long time. I miss the videos you used to do that really emphasised getting the most out of your supplies. It feels like, over the last year or more, you've been given/ purchased so many new supplies ( which can't be helped because there are more things made in one season than the was years ago) that there's not enough time to make videos that includes new products AND videos that show you tricks to really stretch your crafting dollars
Jennifer these are to die for...I love the brilliant colors and how you used all these things together....What a fantastic video... thank you Jennifer for being such a great teacher. I feel very privileged to see your videos'. pat
How in the heck do you come up with these amazing techniques? You simply amaze me. I love every one of these cards. I love it when you are able to do a longer video. It's always so fun and informative to watch you. Once again, Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us. PS I hope you had a wonderful Easter with your family. God Bless you, Jennifer.
You are wonderful. These cards are so beautiful, I think I'm buying a shredder!!! You are a true inspiration and thank you so much for sharing your projects and ideas with us. God Bless xo
Couldn't agree more, Tracy!!! I love longer videos too--Jennifer is always quite welcome to get carried away and make longer videos anytime. I'll be thrilled!!! :)
I'm absolutely new to card marking but found your video interesting and easy to follow . Will try my hands on a few of the designs . Thanks for sharing
Oh my goodness. I found myself saving this video to watch when I could just sit back, relax, and take it all in! I actually have a "Jennifer McGuire Ink" file not only in my email, but also for my UA-cam videos. So I save my favorites there. And this one is at the top of the list! So, so much to see and learn. You are truly a genius when it comes to mixing it up. I am constantly impressed with all the ideas you come up with. I've only made 3 or 4 YT videos, just for my own practice. One of them is my take (humorous, I might add) on making the cards you made using the Embossed Impressions Corbel Tree Collage die cut. Some techniques I try seem to come easier than others. But I can see that all of these cards are "makable" for me! lol. Thanks, Jennifer, for showing us how to make beautiful cards. And I'm so very glad this one was a nice long video. I guarantee I'll watch it over and over :-)
I am definitely going to try this! Just a quick idea...I'm going to try using my quilling strips to do this! I have almost literally (lol) a ton of them in all different colours. They are in 1/4" and 1/8" strips. The 1/8" will be fiddley but I'll be glad to use some of them up! Thanks for this great inspiration!
I always love your videos. You explain everything so well and I like how clean yet beautiful your cards always are! You're my favorite UA-cam tutorial person by far! 💕
Forget waiting for scraps. All these were good enough to just create scraps or no scraps. And the shredder suggestion was genius! 😀
You are truly amazing Jennifer. Where you come up with so "many" fantastic ideas..well you are unbelievable! We are blessed to have you teach us.
How good to use the scraps to make beautiful cards. Loved all the examples. You make great longer videos and I would listen every time you do. Thanks.
I recently used my paper shredder to make " grass" for a handmade Easter basket for my Grandkids... it did great !!!! Awesome ideas for scraps !! Thanks Jennifer !!
These cards are amazing. What a great way to not only use up scrapes but to build your card stash as well. Loved all your butterflies but they would be great with whimsical flower dies and geometric dies as well. Oh the possibilities! And the shredder is a really big help! Thanks so much for sharing all your ideas.
Hi Jennifer!! This is by far the best way to use your paper shredder!!!! I can not wait to do this!!! 🦋🦋🦋
So cool. I could watch you all day Jennifer. Thanks so much for wonderful ideas. Keep them coming ok?
Jennifer, you blow me away. Love the little tricks you show with the paper shredder and rolling the background through the bigshot. I have done something similar with scrap strips on a background and an embossing folder to get really good adhesion. Love your rainbow cards- very colorful and cheery!
Jennifer your idea is very smart and your cards are always beautiful and funny 💙
Loved all of your cards, you are a very talented Lady Jennifer...thank you so much for sharing...xx
I love using strips of scraps down to the last bit. I can never bear to throw away pretty papers. Instead of using a tape runner to make a sticky background for the scraps, I use the sticky side of full sheet Avery labels. It works like a charm.
This technique is brilliant. I produce so many scraps of all shapes and sizes there's so much potential to this. Thank you 👍🏼
Beautiful cards Jennifer I just love rainbow cards! thanks for sharing
About ten years ago I was doing a scrapbook page and used my quarter inch shredder to make strips to weave them like a basket using prints and solid , made 12x12. It turned out so cool, I made several more. When Shredders changed for better security reasons, my old shredder stayed for the crafts. Love these card Jennifer you never cease to amaze. TFS you are tremendously precious to us card enthusiasts.
I tried this technique over the weekend with the scraps I trimmed from cardstock. So much fun and so easy!
Hi Jennifer ~ Another fantastic video and, like the others who've already commented, I love the "extended" video length!! Not only are the cards stunning (& the bonus is we use up scraps!!) but the stamp and die sets are gorgeous too. Love the sentiments you've shared with us; they're incredibly uplifting. Thanks so much for another inspirational video tutorial. ~HUGS~
#kindnessmatters
Thanks Jennifer, beautiful cards n technics. Don't worry I never find your videos long cos it's sooo..... interesting. Love it 👍🏻😘
I love this Jennifer!! Another idea that may simplify sticking down the strips is to put the sticky sheet on them before running them through the shredder. I can't wait to share these card ideas with my 4H club!! Thanks :)
I have wondered for a good while, how you could salvage scrapes of card stock. Not necessarily sheets that have been cut on, but other forms of scraps of paper. By golly, you have hit the nail on the head with this video. Loved the cards and most definitely enjoyed the videos. You are a breath of fresh air for us!
Oh my what awesome cards and a great way to use up my scraps. Thanks Jennifer!
Thank you for sharing, a great use for all those scraps. the butterfly die cuts are lovely and I liked how you lauered them, your cards are always lovey
Oh my gosh! A paper shredder! Genius
Wow you have a great mind to come up with so many ideas. We enjoy all your videos and Thank you for sharing them with us. God Bless you and your family. 💕💕👍🙏
Yay....Thanks for the video! I definitely have many cardstock strip backgrounds I have made.....it is great to see some finished cards with different ways to finish them out. The tip with the shredder is great too!
I totally enjoyed this video. Such a great idea Carol came up with using a paper shredder. My friend used to make fun of me for saving my scraps (especially strips!) until one year I did this very thing using my glitter paper cut into narrow strips. I made all of my Christmas cards that year using my multi coloured glitter strips as my backgrounds. The shredder is def. the way to go. The cards you made from these Jennifer are more than a little inspiring. They are absolutely stunning!
I love them all. rainbows are one of my faves
Beautiful cards, thank you for sharing. Rainbow strip, I do remember you did this style way back
I remember you doing this technique before! I used it to make a red & white stripe to make some Christmas cards? I even die cut the word "Merry" from the candy cane stripe. It looked so adorable! A little Wink of Stella and before I knew it I had a wonderful, simple card. Thanks for a reminder of how great this technique is!
I have so many scraps and I wasn't sure what else to do with them besides make die cut flowers! This is awesome!
You are so talented and brilliant to think of all of these wonderful techniques. Thanks so much for sharing them - I look forward to using these techniques with my tones and tones of scraps!
So bright and cheery! Thank you!
WOW! Beautiful, as always! Your rainbows are striking!
Thank you so much!
I do this with my pattern paper from my scrapbooking scraps too. Thanks for additional ideas for cards.
I always admire your great ability to mix colours. The result is always wonderful. Congratulations and thank you for feeding my dreams and helping me to develop my creativity.
I love your long videos. I also *love* rainbows. Thank you for sharing this technique. :)
Wow, Wow and Wow! Did I say Wow! These cards are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you so much. Great Technique!
Beautiful cards!! Thank you, Jennifer.
Beautiful backgrounds and oh so beautiful cards! :) I don't mind the long videos, could sit and see your videos all day long! :) Hugs from Sweden!
jSo many great ideas. I didn't mind at all that you got carried away. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas (and Carol's too!)
Love this idea for our scrapes!!! Thanks Jennifer for another great and longer video!!!! We all love it!!!! Keep up the good work!!! Jo-Anne
I really like the weaved card, very different. TFS
Love the butterfly cut window!
I love the framed butterfly cards!
Just absolutely BRILLIANT..........
Yea hooray!!! Thanks for sharing the idea of using the paper shredder to make the colored strips. (Even I can do this....) I always enjoy your videos. I keep a notebook handy and jot notes (and take pictures w/ my cell to go with the notes). The bright colors are extremely attractive and eye-catching. Thanks for being such a talented and interesting teacher!!!
Another great video Jennifer and a shoutout to Carol Duncan for an AMAZING tip! TFS
We all love your longer videos with numerous examples like this one which, by the way is outstanding. The strips in a rainbow pattern are so effective. What a great way to use up our scraps. It's almost worth buying an inexpensive shredder for this. Great technique, thank you again. You are truly a blessing showing these spiritual sentiments.
I get sooo excited when you upload videos!!! Yipppeeee. Thank you for your dedication on uploading videos.
Such beautiful cards and a technique that is so clever that I will be using myself. Thank you!
Been using this paper shredder for a long time. Cool to know someone else is using it too.
Great idea. Your cards all turned out beautiful. I like this idea and will certainly try it in the future. TFS
Love this card and the rainbow colors🌈
Great cards and unique way of using scraps!
Fantastic Jennifer thanks so much for such a great video. I have soooo many scraps that I haven't thrown away, waiting for great ideas like theses 😀
When I am interested in cards that are different or interesting, your ideas are definitely a treasure trove. Even spurring the imagination to other directions. The possibilities with these backgrounds are practically endless. Even just layering a couple lovely pre-made die-cuts and framing could churn out some really beautiful cards. Especially when mass-producing. This would be great around the holidays with winter colors or reds and greens and cute or pretty holiday images. Oh, the mind boggles.
Your creativity is inspiring. Thank you for sharing, and taking the time. (The longer ones are even better...coffee time for me.) =)
WOW, would never have thought of using a shredder!! Brilliant time saver.
Very snappy and brilliant card designs.
best video in a long time. I miss the videos you used to do that really emphasised getting the most out of your supplies. It feels like, over the last year or more, you've been given/ purchased so many new supplies ( which can't be helped because there are more things made in one season than the was years ago) that there's not enough time to make videos that includes new products AND videos that show you tricks to really stretch your crafting dollars
WOW!! What lovely cards!! I like long videos too!!
All these rainbow ideas make me so happy! That paper shredder idea is pure genius and I always love the idea of using up more scraps.
I love it when you get carried away creating wonderful cards to share with us. Your inspiration is contagious.
Using up scraps is such a winner...tfs.
You are amazing. Spending a day crafting with you is at the top of my bucket list!
Great idea Jennifer, love you nail polish too 👌🏻😘
Jennifer these are to die for...I love the brilliant colors and how you used all these things together....What a fantastic video...
thank you Jennifer for being such a great teacher. I feel very privileged to see your videos'. pat
you are too kind.
Another great idea for using vellum. I love it!
Gorgeous rainbow backgrounds ideal for the unicorn craze I can not wait to make these tfs. Laura x
What an incredible idea! I'll be trying this with my scraps.
The paper shredder idea was genius! Beautiful cards :)
Wow, I love all these cards. So many bright and pretty backgrounds, I will have to copy this for some cards. Thanks Jennifer you are the best!
Wow, you are so creative and make it look so easy!
such a great technique using scraps of paper which we all have....great looking cards.....well done Jennifer and tfs
What an interesting video. The variety is great. Beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing so many good ideas!! ♥
Wow! Great cards Jennifer!
How in the heck do you come up with these amazing techniques? You simply amaze me. I love every one of these cards. I love it when you are able to do a longer video. It's always so fun and informative to watch you. Once again, Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us. PS I hope you had a wonderful Easter with your family. God Bless you, Jennifer.
I have the same question! She always has a little trick to save time, and an alternative way of doing things too!
when i am trying to sleep... this is what i think of. after my prayers :)
these cards are beautiful , love the ideals thanks for sharing
You’re a genius!! 😅❤ I’m so excited about this scrappy background. I’m going to try this out soon. Thanks so much for all the inspiration.
That was totally awesome, thank you Jennifer!
Wow they are beautiful.
Rainbow makes anything nice :).
Beautiful cards and so worth trying. Thank you.
You are wonderful. These cards are so beautiful, I think I'm buying a shredder!!! You are a true inspiration and thank you so much for sharing your projects and ideas with us. God Bless xo
Hooray ! a really long video ! I love it when Jennifer gets carried away 😂 !
HAHAHAHAAH! :)
Me too :)
Lol see its our favorite kind of video Jennifer 😚 !
Couldn't agree more, Tracy!!! I love longer videos too--Jennifer is always quite welcome to get carried away and make longer videos anytime. I'll be thrilled!!! :)
Joanne Lowe a truth echoed through our community 😉 !
I love all your cards. Am a big fan. Will definitely make cards using this idea
Reminds me of juicy fruit gum. Love the many variations. 👏👏👏👏
Love the weaving technique ❤
Gorgeous cards. I love that idea. I think I'll give it a try. Tfs.
what great results, can`t wait to try, thanks for sharing, Hells from down under.
I'm absolutely new to card marking but found your video interesting and easy to follow . Will try my hands on a few of the designs . Thanks for sharing
Incredible cards, always love your work. tfs
Oh my goodness. I found myself saving this video to watch when I could just sit back, relax, and take it all in! I actually have a "Jennifer McGuire Ink" file not only in my email, but also for my UA-cam videos. So I save my favorites there. And this one is at the top of the list! So, so much to see and learn. You are truly a genius when it comes to mixing it up. I am constantly impressed with all the ideas you come up with. I've only made 3 or 4 YT videos, just for my own practice. One of them is my take (humorous, I might add) on making the cards you made using the Embossed Impressions Corbel Tree Collage die cut. Some techniques I try seem to come easier than others. But I can see that all of these cards are "makable" for me! lol. Thanks, Jennifer, for showing us how to make beautiful cards. And I'm so very glad this one was a nice long video. I guarantee I'll watch it over and over :-)
Totally awesome technique!!! Love all these wonderful examples!
So many fun ideas! Thank you so much for sharing all of these projects with us!!!
I am definitely going to try this! Just a quick idea...I'm going to try using my quilling strips to do this! I have almost literally (lol) a ton of them in all different colours. They are in 1/4" and 1/8" strips. The 1/8" will be fiddley but I'll be glad to use some of them up! Thanks for this great inspiration!
Love this idea Jennifer!
yah now I know what else to use those papers out of my shredder for thank u and the cards r gorgeous
Wow! Excellent. Perfect timing, too, as I am on a mission to use up scraps and leftovers. Thanks
I'm definately doing this with my scraps. These backgrounds are great and your cards are lovely. I really like the butterfly with vellum.
I always love your videos. You explain everything so well and I like how clean yet beautiful your cards always are! You're my favorite UA-cam tutorial person by far! 💕
Sooo beautiful i Love the Rainbow coloring
Love your cards .... and your tips are always so helpful! Love the paper shredder idea!