Hey dudes and dudettes! I hope today's video helped you out... Leave a comment letting me know some of your fave card making tools. :) ✭ FULL supply list with PICTURES: ldli.co/e/9nz3rd
Simon, I have been watching you for just a few months & want to say that I truly appreciate your candid videos about products & techniques. Thank you! I have been spared wasting money & time testing product which allows me to make purchases wisely & with satisfaction. You may be surprised that I am a senior (67) who was forced to retire early because of severely debilitating health issues. However, I have been a craft addict since the age of four! That addiction has never stopped & never will! I am grateful to be able to enjoy doing what I love to the extent possible & to continue learning from young ones (like you) & old. You inspire & motivate me. I especially look forward to purchasing your cardstock & inks & several other products you have demo'd---just waiting for my next Social Security check! 😏
Hi Leslie! Thanks for such a kind message. I am so glad you have been enjoying my videos and that they are helping to make the best out of your money spent on craft supplies. Sending hugs! :)
Thanks for the tips, Simon! I’ve been a crafter for a long time and have struggled to find a great trimmer. You sold me on trying the TH guiotine trimmer. I will try out your cardstock too!
The tip on trying the 3 basic colors when you are playing and testing out inks is a great tip. I like different inks for different purposes so have several different brands I am loyal to.
Your videos about your Tim Holts guillotine made me actually buy one when I needed a new cutting tool. And I’m in love with it! It’s soo good! And worth the investment for many years to come :)
Love your videos. I had been wanting the paper cutter for a few years. Every time I went to buy it, it was out of stock. I bought another one instead. Works great. BUT, it's not as compact as yours. That is talky important to me. Since I'm limited on space. When are you going to do another video with mom? I love watching the two of you work together.
Great video Simon, it helped me so much as a newbie card crafter. Just waiting for Scrapbook.com to restock your ink bundles so I can get the full set. Tasha Foote also highly recommends your inks as well. Can you recommend a really good water brush too, please and thank you. I am learning so much from you Simon, and thank you for your kind generosity in teaching us new things on the daily!!
I love Versamark because I can emboss with them and they leave a really crisp image. Down side is they don't offer a lot of colors, but black is what I use the most.
Favorite cardmaking tools...? Ranger replacement blending foams; I am not coordinated with blender handles so I made handheld blenders using wood blocks--I love when the foam gets saturated with dye ink. I did not need a stamp platform until I started using large clear sentiment stamps; since a Misti is off my list for a few reasons, I made a stamp platform without hinges for less than $20.00 (it works great). My always-use-its would be my craft mat, a 13"x19" box insert covered with Contact vinyl, and roll of blue tape. My other favorites are my paint and makeup brushes, spray bottle of distilled water, and a rag of t-shirt so old that it does not shed fibers. I also have a guillotine cutter, a mini old-school one that I take out when I have larger paper or want nicer cuts than my trimmer. 😁
Simon are you considering an archival range with your current colors - I love em but doing mixed media I like to apply layers of medium and not get smears 😀
Great video Simon.. I want to purchase your inks, but being on this budget sucks. But I will get them. What type of markers do you use say Watercolor and alcohol? Are you going to be doing the Stamptember with SimonSaysStamp this year. Any plans to do videos with Rina and Jennifer down the road?
Thanks for another awesome video Simon! I have ALL of your inks (so far LOL) and I am thrilled with how they perform! I don’t need another paper trimmer, but am seriously considering clicking on your link for the full-sized Tonic/Tim Holtz trimmer (I have the smaller one and love it). Also considering that Minc machine as I’m just getting into foiling and my laminator is ancient. Thanks for listening and thanks for your infectious enthusiasm. You really are such a gem in the industry! Lucky, lucky us 👏❤️
Thanks so much Didi! Glad you are loving my inks that you purchased. :) I so appreciate you supporting me and shopping through the links. Sending big hugs!
Dear Simon I was waiting to buy a set of inks. Now my problem is sorted. I am also waiting to invest in a tonic trimmer and another item I added is a mink machine god willing. Thanks. Blessings to you and yours
I tend to be obsessed with a hobby, buy a ton of supplies, end up not being perfect at it right away and quit. I hope that doesn't happen this time so I thank you for the advice. I wish foiling could be included with die cutting and embossing.
I am enjoying these informative videos. I've been on the fence about purchasing a new/different paper trimmer and now feel good about going for the Tonic guillotine! Also, don't have the full set yet, but love your inks.
Will your products ever going to be available in stores? (Michael’s, Jo-Ann) I don’t mind buying online but would be awesome to see in stores! Thanks! Love your videos
My Gemini Jr is my most expensive investment but I’ve never regretted it. It has yet to meet a die it won’t cut. And with Jennifer McGuire’s advice on how to keep the cutting plates from warping, I’m even happier. Looking forward to seeing your new space.
I purchased a MISTI shortly after I started card making because I was having such disastrous results using a block. My favorite go to is either my Gemini Jr or Marquise. I absolutely love die cutting.
I definitely agree on the quality card stock. Buy the cheap stuff and you can't even do proper stamping. Ink bleeds, images smeer and so on. Also love my paper trimmer. Bought a new one in March with a triangular blade and never changed it since then (though used it a LOT).
What is the “other” cardstock you were comparing? The difference in the two was astonishing! I’m definitely going to give yours a try, but I’d really like to know what the other was. Thank you🙏🏻 my dear friend Simon♥️
OMG had to laugh, Rena usef the word "for sure" constantly, in a very recent video Gina also said it a couple of times...but now so do you...all " infected " 😁😂🥰 by Rena hahaha...I mean it as a joke 😉, not to ridicule you guys! But how fast you pick up words from others is so funny 👍😁🍀☀️.
Hmm...guess I’ve been watching you and learning subliminally... I have the Misti, I have the trimmer, I have the Simon Hurley inks, and I have the giant roll of foam tape...lol! I’m going to try the card stock next. 😍 Thanks for sharing.
"Screen hug" you made me smile 😁 Thank for sharing. I've been looking for guillotine that works because I've been through many that don't last. The other thing I need to find and invest in is a color printer for pictures, printable images and designs with vibrant colors. I spend so much in good quality paper and the printer doesn't do it justice. Do you have any suggestions on one?
Hmmm... good question Lucy! I’m not super knowledgeable on printers so I don’t want to recommend anything. Some Scrapbooker’s probably can give you great suggestions. :)
As a crafter and as a choir member who used to make the tickets (300) for each concert twice a year, plus all the decorated programmes too...I used a variety of printers over the years. You better believe how many times the ink ran out in the middle of a run, but worse....a sheet or three of tickets and even paper for the programmes would jam. Badly. Every single time. Often so badly I’d have to buy a new printer. Or the printer would sort of scratch down the page aaagggggh! A job that should have taken a couple of hours was taking half a day. We tried 3 or 4 makes of printer. The last one we bought was a Canon. That was about 14 years ago. Yes I’ve bought another Canon over those years but I never had paper jam like that ever. Just recently a sheet of card DID jam...anditbtook me about 10 seconds to get it out. Canon ink doesn’t fade. It doesn’t splurge like some makes do, and I wouldn’t buy any other make now. Btw this is an inkjet printer. I also found that while the ink was a bit more expensive it seemed to last longer. If you need the ink to be waterproof..perhaps colouring in a digital outline stamp for example, you will need a laser printer. As yet I’ve never tried one due to price but that has fallen lately and I think I’ll be trying a Canon when I come to buy a new printer! Just be aware and check when you do buy any printer..that the photos can be brilliant/shiny or matte... as I never gave it a thought the last time I bought my latest Canon..and it only prints photos in matte which isn’t as clear and I often need the shiny ones! Sorry that was so long, but hope it helps!
@@TealStarSusan Thank you so much Susan! I appreciate all the details you shared. I've had a few people tell me that they prefer the cannon printer. However, the fact that I need to make sure it prints on all kinds of paper it's a great tip. Thank you!! And stay crafty 🙃😊
I know everyone recommends the MISTI - but no one explains why it is better than or even how it is different from any other stamping platform - to me they just all seem a plastic base, hinges and a plastic door. I would love to be enlightened on this, someone please help :) Kind regards, Nicola
SD cards are the little memory cards that are most commonly in smart phones and cameras. External storage. You can store videos, photos and other files on the card, and then take it to a computer.
Yes! SD cards are what you put into a camera to record and keep all of the footage on. It allows me to transfer videos from my camera to computer to edit them. :).
I brought the Tim Holtz Maxi Guillotine Trimmer and after cutting about 3 pkts cardstock it no longer cuts clean. I am not impressed with it. Have fun moving Simon.
Too many inks on the market‼️‼️‼️ Everytime I think I have the right ink. Another company comes out with a better ink that does more. 😏😒☹️ I appreciate your videos.💕
Hey dudes and dudettes! I hope today's video helped you out...
Leave a comment letting me know some of your fave card making tools. :)
✭ FULL supply list with PICTURES: ldli.co/e/9nz3rd
Hey Simon I'm up in South Africa how would I get hold of all the supplies you use ?
Simon, I have been watching you for just a few months & want to say that I truly appreciate your candid videos about products & techniques. Thank you! I have been spared wasting money & time testing product which allows me to make purchases wisely & with satisfaction. You may be surprised that I am a senior (67) who was forced to retire early because of severely debilitating health issues. However, I have been a craft addict since the age of four! That addiction has never stopped & never will! I am grateful to be able to enjoy doing what I love to the extent possible & to continue learning from young ones (like you) & old. You inspire & motivate me. I especially look forward to purchasing your cardstock & inks & several other products you have demo'd---just waiting for my next Social Security check! 😏
Hi Leslie! Thanks for such a kind message. I am so glad you have been enjoying my videos and that they are helping to make the best out of your money spent on craft supplies. Sending hugs! :)
Looking forward to seeing how you set up your craft room in the new house. Enjoy setting it up Simon!!!
Didn't he just rearrange it not long ago?😁
Thanks for the tips, Simon! I’ve been a crafter for a long time and have struggled to find a great trimmer. You sold me on trying the TH guiotine trimmer. I will try out your cardstock too!
The tip on trying the 3 basic colors when you are playing and testing out inks is a great tip. I like different inks for different purposes so have several different brands I am loyal to.
Your videos about your Tim Holts guillotine made me actually buy one when I needed a new cutting tool. And I’m in love with it! It’s soo good! And worth the investment for many years to come :)
Yay! Glad you got one when you needed it and are enjoying the quality, Hannah. :)
Ive had mine for 2 years and love it.
So into foiling and I agree Simon, I love my Minc. I must say you caught my attention with the tape role ;)
Awesome. Thanks for sharing your tips. 😊
I tape a foam to the bottom of each ink pad I have n attach to tool when needed. Really helps me 😊
Yes! Awesome tip. :)
Hi Simon, I’ve just ordered a full set of your inks. Can’t wait to try them out! Thank you.
0:14 I saw a video where, I think it was you, is a light to help align letters/objects. What's it called and where can I find it?
Yes, your opinion is very important on any card making supplies.Thanks much Simon!
Love your videos. I had been wanting the paper cutter for a few years. Every time I went to buy it, it was out of stock. I bought another one instead. Works great. BUT, it's not as compact as yours. That is talky important to me. Since I'm limited on space.
When are you going to do another video with mom? I love watching the two of you work together.
Great video Simon, it helped me so much as a newbie card crafter. Just waiting for Scrapbook.com to restock your ink bundles so I can get the full set. Tasha Foote also highly recommends your inks as well. Can you recommend a really good water brush too, please and thank you. I am learning so much from you Simon, and thank you for your kind generosity in teaching us new things on the daily!!
I love Versamark because I can emboss with them and they leave a really crisp image. Down side is they don't offer a lot of colors, but black is what I use the most.
Thanks for the ideas and tips, Simon. Great video!
Thanks Simon! Great tips!
Can't wait to see how you set up your new craft room. My favorite and most used item is my Misti mini, I love that thing.
Yes! I love the mini Misti and I am super excited to share the new craft space with you soon. :).
Where did you buy your ink holders?
I have all of your ink pads and I do find some I do not like, but I really like the colors in your line. Thanks for sharing.
Just the perfect tools to get you started right. LOVE your inks, like you said they do it all :)
Thanks so much Preeti! :)
Great tips Simon. Thank you 🙂
How do your inks differ from the distress inks other than the color?
Favorite cardmaking tools...? Ranger replacement blending foams; I am not coordinated with blender handles so I made handheld blenders using wood blocks--I love when the foam gets saturated with dye ink. I did not need a stamp platform until I started using large clear sentiment stamps; since a Misti is off my list for a few reasons, I made a stamp platform without hinges for less than $20.00 (it works great). My always-use-its would be my craft mat, a 13"x19" box insert covered with Contact vinyl, and roll of blue tape.
My other favorites are my paint and makeup brushes, spray bottle of distilled water, and a rag of t-shirt so old that it does not shed fibers. I also have a guillotine cutter, a mini old-school one that I take out when I have larger paper or want nicer cuts than my trimmer. 😁
Wonderful video. Paper & ink are very important.
Thanks Anna!
Thanks Simon!
Great video, thank you.
Great video and very sensible. Hope move goes smoothly
Thanks so much Nessa! :)
Simon are you considering an archival range with your current colors - I love em but doing mixed media I like to apply layers of medium and not get smears 😀
Hmmm... that’s a good idea! Be sure to email Ranger and let them know you’d like to see some of my colors in Archival formula. :)
Great video Simon.. I want to purchase your inks, but being on this budget sucks. But I will get them. What type of markers do you use say Watercolor and alcohol? Are you going to be doing the Stamptember with SimonSaysStamp this year. Any plans to do videos with Rina and Jennifer down the road?
I JUST BOUGHT THE GUILLOTINE CUTTER!!!! I pray my T.H. trimmer does what you claim, im so excited to try it!!
Yay! You are gonna love it. :)
Thanks for another awesome video Simon! I have ALL of your inks (so far LOL) and I am thrilled with how they perform! I don’t need another paper trimmer, but am seriously considering clicking on your link for the full-sized Tonic/Tim Holtz trimmer (I have the smaller one and love it). Also considering that Minc machine as I’m just getting into foiling and my laminator is ancient. Thanks for listening and thanks for your infectious enthusiasm. You really are such a gem in the industry! Lucky, lucky us 👏❤️
Thanks so much Didi! Glad you are loving my inks that you purchased. :) I so appreciate you supporting me and shopping through the links. Sending big hugs!
Dear Simon
I was waiting to buy a set of inks. Now my problem is sorted. I am also waiting to invest in a tonic trimmer and another item I added is a mink machine god willing. Thanks. Blessings to you and yours
Yay! Hugs to you and hope you enjoy them. :)
What measurement do you have the yellow tape on on your trimmer? I agree that it is the best trimmer!
I have it on at 4 1/4” that way I can line it up super easy to cut top folding card bases. :)
I tend to be obsessed with a hobby, buy a ton of supplies, end up not being perfect at it right away and quit. I hope that doesn't happen this time so I thank you for the advice. I wish foiling could be included with die cutting and embossing.
I just found your channel, I love it. Really great suggestions. 🥰
Yeah I have it and it's great your cardstock...actually I have a few of your products.
Great stuff. I use a lot of it in my journaling world.
Thanks so much!! Glad you are loving my products. :)
I am enjoying these informative videos. I've been on the fence about purchasing a new/different paper trimmer and now feel good about going for the Tonic guillotine! Also, don't have the full set yet, but love your inks.
Yay! Glad you are enjoying them... I know you will love the trimmer and glad you are loving my inks. :)
Isn't moving so much fun..um I'm thinking you might want to start packing your room LOL it's gonna take a minute. BTW great video as usual Thank You
Will your products ever going to be available in stores? (Michael’s, Jo-Ann) I don’t mind buying online but would be awesome to see in stores! Thanks! Love your videos
My Gemini Jr is my most expensive investment but I’ve never regretted it. It has yet to meet a die it won’t cut. And with Jennifer McGuire’s advice on how to keep the cutting plates from warping, I’m even happier. Looking forward to seeing your new space.
Yes!!! I love the Gemini Jr. too. Such a great investment. :)
I purchased a MISTI shortly after I started card making because I was having such disastrous results using a block. My favorite go to is either my Gemini Jr or Marquise. I absolutely love die cutting.
I definitely agree on the quality card stock. Buy the cheap stuff and you can't even do proper stamping. Ink bleeds, images smeer and so on. Also love my paper trimmer. Bought a new one in March with a triangular blade and never changed it since then (though used it a LOT).
You’ve got it! I’d rather spend a bit more on cardstock and get great results... glad you love your trimmer too. :)
Hello Simon, I enjoyed the live you did with Nancy. !!
Tim Holtz stamp platform!
What is the best cutting machine
I just got your ink bee sting and triple berry. Love them
Yay!! Glad you are loving them Susan. :)
Great video Simon!! Agree with everything. (especially the Minc) ;)
Thanks Nancy!! :)
What is the “other” cardstock you were comparing? The difference in the two was astonishing! I’m definitely going to give yours a try, but I’d really like to know what the other was.
Thank you🙏🏻 my dear friend Simon♥️
OMG had to laugh, Rena usef the word "for sure" constantly, in a very recent video Gina also said it a couple of times...but now so do you...all " infected " 😁😂🥰 by Rena hahaha...I mean it as a joke 😉, not to ridicule you guys! But how fast you pick up words from others is so funny 👍😁🍀☀️.
Hmm...guess I’ve been watching you and learning subliminally... I have the Misti, I have the trimmer, I have the Simon Hurley inks, and I have the giant roll of foam tape...lol! I’m going to try the card stock next. 😍 Thanks for sharing.
Hahaha! I love that... I am rubbing off on you. :)
I enjoyed the video and thank you for telling us what to use:-)
Great tips. !
Great Video!
Thanks for the hugs..back at ya dude. .
Hey Simon, Tuesday Morning often has the Minc pretty inexpensive.
Yay! Thanks for letting me know. :)
How is using a MISTI inside a sewn-bound journal?
Is there an entire ink set available at one time. I am on the lookout and I want the whole shabang.
I’ll work on getting all of them together for a bundle... :)
@@simon.hurley Fantastic....
Your awesome keep up the great work!
Where do I find your ink?
Right here look under the video it says where to buy it..
Right under the video screen and info line is a down arrow/caret (like this ^ pointing downward). Click it and you see links and comments.
There are always links in the description box below the videos to all of the products I share. :)
"Screen hug" you made me smile 😁 Thank for sharing. I've been looking for guillotine that works because I've been through many that don't last. The other thing I need to find and invest in is a color printer for pictures, printable images and designs with vibrant colors. I spend so much in good quality paper and the printer doesn't do it justice. Do you have any suggestions on one?
Hmmm... good question Lucy! I’m not super knowledgeable on printers so I don’t want to recommend anything. Some Scrapbooker’s probably can give you great suggestions. :)
As a crafter and as a choir member who used to make the tickets (300) for each concert twice a year, plus all the decorated programmes too...I used a variety of printers over the years. You better believe how many times the ink ran out in the middle of a run, but worse....a sheet or three of tickets and even paper for the programmes would jam. Badly. Every single time. Often so badly I’d have to buy a new printer. Or the printer would sort of scratch down the page aaagggggh! A job that should have taken a couple of hours was taking half a day. We tried 3 or 4 makes of printer.
The last one we bought was a Canon. That was about 14 years ago. Yes I’ve bought another Canon over those years but I never had paper jam like that ever. Just recently a sheet of card DID jam...anditbtook me about 10 seconds to get it out. Canon ink doesn’t fade. It doesn’t splurge like some makes do, and I wouldn’t buy any other make now. Btw this is an inkjet printer. I also found that while the ink was a bit more expensive it seemed to last longer.
If you need the ink to be waterproof..perhaps colouring in a digital outline stamp for example, you will need a laser printer. As yet I’ve never tried one due to price but that has fallen lately and I think I’ll be trying a Canon when I come to buy a new printer!
Just be aware and check when you do buy any printer..that the photos can be brilliant/shiny or matte... as I never gave it a thought the last time I bought my latest Canon..and it only prints photos in matte which isn’t as clear and I often need the shiny ones! Sorry that was so long, but hope it helps!
@@TealStarSusan Thank you so much Susan! I appreciate all the details you shared. I've had a few people tell me that they prefer the cannon printer. However, the fact that I need to make sure it prints on all kinds of paper it's a great tip. Thank you!! And stay crafty 🙃😊
I can't work without a bone folder and scoring tool.
I know everyone recommends the MISTI - but no one explains why it is better than or even how it is different from any other stamping platform - to me they just all seem a plastic base, hinges and a plastic door. I would love to be enlightened on this, someone please help :) Kind regards, Nicola
Simon, you should check out UA-cam video with Natasha Foote. She has been trying your inks, and she loves them!
Hi Simon...love you! Excuse my ignorance... what are SD cards?
SD cards are the little memory cards that are most commonly in smart phones and cameras. External storage. You can store videos, photos and other files on the card, and then take it to a computer.
Yes! SD cards are what you put into a camera to record and keep all of the footage on. It allows me to transfer videos from my camera to computer to edit them. :).
I brought the Tim Holtz Maxi Guillotine Trimmer and after cutting about 3 pkts cardstock it no longer cuts clean. I am not impressed with it. Have fun moving Simon.
Hmmm... try contacting Tonic’s customer service. They stand behind their products and will help you. :)
You should contact tonic customer service... they are very good. I can honestly say i have never heard of that happening.
Simon, check out Natasha Foote on youtube, she has tried your inks in her last few videos and she loves them! 🙂
Yes!! I have seen her videos... so glad she is loving the inks. Thanks for sharing with me. :)
Natasha is amazing too !!
Pebblesmas She certainly is!
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Too many inks on the market‼️‼️‼️ Everytime I think I have the right ink. Another company comes out with a better ink that does more. 😏😒☹️
I appreciate your videos.💕
My Minc machine caught on fire the THIRD time I used it and they would not replace it so unfortunately I don’t really trust that machine....
I can tell your house is emptying out.... there’s such an echo or hollow sound. 😢
Yes! The only thing left is the craft room....