Card Making Shouldn't Be This Expensive (Here's How I Fixed It)

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The first 1,000 people watching this video to use the link in my description will get a full year of Premium membership to Craftsy for only $1.49: go.craftsy.com/ralphtyndall Card making shouldn’t feel expensive—but for a lot of us, it does. In this video, I’m sharing how I save money on card making by using the tools and supplies I already own in smarter, more creative ways. Instead of buying new craft supplies for every technique, I’ll show you how to repurpose common cardmaking tools—like stencils, dies, and stamps—to get completely different results than they were originally intended for. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the cost of card making, craft supply hauls, or the pressure to keep buying the newest tools, this video is for you. These techniques focus on skill over spending and help you get more value out of your existing stash—without sacrificing creativity or quality. ✂️ What You’ll Learn in This Video: - How to emboss with stencils instead of buying embossing folders - Creative ways to use dies as stencils - How to get more mileage out of stamps beyond traditional stamping - A mindset shift that can help you stop overspending on craft supplies This video is perfect for card makers who want to: - Save money on craft supplies - Use what they already have - Reduce impulse purchases - Create beautiful handmade cards without constantly buying new tools 🎨 Supplies Mentioned: • Sizzix Emboss and Transfer Set Accessory ——— https://ldli.co/e/9d6ojxm [ Scrapbook.com ] ——— https://ldli.co/e/kq1k6pe [ SimonSaysStamp ] • Spellbinders - Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine - Universal Plate System ——— https://ldli.co/e/1pxn0q4 [ Scrapbook.com ] ——— https://ldli.co/e/d7501ye [ spellbinderspaperarts.com ] ——— https://ldli.co/e/zre1zgd [ SimonSaysStamp ] • Mint Tape - Low Tack and Repositionable Tape ——— https://ldli.co/e/767xeo4 [ Scrapbook.com ] • Cricut Joy Machine ——— https://amzn.to/3Y8qMd5 [ Amazon US ] • Cricut Joy Xtra Cutting Machine ——— https://amzn.to/3Y1G0AC [ Amazon US ] ——— https://cricut.pxf.io/gO95R9 [ Cricut ] • Sizzix Big Shot Machine ——— https://ldli.co/e/nq9m4yz [ Scrapbook.com ] ——— https://ldli.co/e/6lkroqx [ SimonSaysStamp ] • 7mil Blank Mylar Stencil Sheets,12X12 ——— https://amzn.to/3KT9mhF [ Amazon US ] 🎥 Supplies Mentioned: Create Custom Sentiments w/ Your Cricut: https://youtu.be/VPGcPnWyaug Create Custom Stencils w/ Your Cricut https://youtu.be/P41-upSHah8 If this video helped you rethink your craft supplies, please consider liking the video and subscribing for more card making ideas, creative techniques, and mindful crafting inspiration. ———C O N N E C T W I T H M E ! ——— Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ralphtyndalldesigns Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ralphtyndall Website: https://www.ralphtyndall.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ralphtyndalldesigns Join my Mailing List for Exciting Updates: https://www.ralphtyndall.com/mailing-list Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:40 Emboss w/ Stencils 04:40 Create Stencils w/ Dies 07:24 Create Custom Sentiments 10:11 Stretch Your Dies 14:28 Masking Stamps 15:56 Create Custom Stencils