Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
I'm always creating from a need when it comes to Birthday cards vs. joy. They always come at the most inopportune time, which is tough because I feel it's such a personal card. But I think I've come up with a solution to help set me up for success. Oh, and this is a CARD BANK video...
This video is part of the Birthday CARD BANK! There are four of us that have created projects and tips for you to use as a resource when you need a quick birthday idea.
💌🎈💰BIRTHDAY CARD BANK 🎁🎂
Laurel's Video: youtu.be/Y6dZJcW8Jhc
Justine's Video: youtu.be/nqVfM9hh0Ok
Ardyth's Video: youtu.be/btjXuFv87VQ
Ingrid's Video: You're HERE!
Ask any questions and tell me in the comments YOUR favorite Birthday stamp sets or word dies!!
🎙🗨 MENTIONED in Video
Gel Print with me: youtu.be/uO3GnXAPhiw
Laurel's Magic Cup: youtu.be/Zz16JUR85q8
Christmas Card Bank: youtu.be/83innCvrV8s
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Using compensated affiliate links is one very small way of continuing to support this channel and myself as an artist. Thanks for your continued support!
I'm always creating from a need when it comes to Birthday cards vs. joy. They always come at the most inopportune time, which is tough because I feel it's such a personal card. But I think I've come up with a solution to help set me up for success. Oh, and this is a CARD BANK video...
This video is part of the Birthday CARD BANK! There are four of us that have created projects and tips for you to use as a resource when you need a quick birthday idea.
💌🎈💰BIRTHDAY CARD BANK 🎁🎂
Laurel's Video: youtu.be/Y6dZJcW8Jhc
Justine's Video: youtu.be/nqVfM9hh0Ok
Ardyth's Video: youtu.be/btjXuFv87VQ
Ingrid's Video: You're HERE!
Ask any questions and tell me in the comments YOUR favorite Birthday stamp sets or word dies!!
🎙🗨 MENTIONED in Video
Gel Print with me: youtu.be/uO3GnXAPhiw
Laurel's Magic Cup: youtu.be/Zz16JUR85q8
Christmas Card Bank: youtu.be/83innCvrV8s
🎨🖌📏 SUPPLIES
Visual Project SUPPLY LIST: ldli.co/e/9671gm
Favorite supplies: thecreativegrove.com/favorite-tools
🎒✨ LEARN MORE & SUPPORT
patreon.com/ingridblackburn
Help support this channel's free YT content and get a few perks EXCLUSIVE to Patrons...
1 - Deeper INSIGHT & in depth tutorials (YT + more - exclusive to classes & patreon)
2 - CONNECT with me directly
3 - YouTube LIVEs, and a community to help you GROW as a papercrafter & artist
👉 SUBSCRIBE & hit that NOTIFICATION bell 🔔
Subscribe Here: bit.ly/2u3MCUF
🎉📬 SOCIAL
Share your projects on Social Media #getcreating #thecardbank
Follow me here too...
Blog & Online Classes: TheCreativeGrove.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thecreativegrove
Instagram: instagram.com/ingridblackburn
Some of the links are compensated affiliate links. In a nutshell, that pretty much means that I may receive a small commission - never at any cost to you. I only use and recommend products that I truly like, love and would use. If not, believe me, I've already told you....lol
Using compensated affiliate links is one very small way of continuing to support this channel and myself as an artist. Thanks for your continued support!




![How to Create Watercolor Backgrounds with Pigment Powders
Learn how to create watercolor backgrounds with Pigment Powders. This video tutorial shows you a few troubleshooting tips for getting the exact look you are going for.
*This video was originally filmed for Happy Little Stampers, which has since sadly closed. Use your favorite stamp set - preferably a lined image stamp to help trap some of that colored goodness.
** Supplies are listed below & on my Blog - since the stamp set is no longer available, Ive added one that would work great below.
Complete Supply List with photos - https://ldli.co/e/12p07q
Supplies
• Colourcraft Brusho Crystal Colour Watercolors Set of 24 (850014) (Retiring)
——— https://ldli.co/e/12p0eq [ Ellen Hutson ]
• Focus on the Good Floral Stamp Set
——— https://ldli.co/e/90djen [ catherinepooler.com ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/kxq620 [ Ellen Hutson ]
• Wildflowers, My Favorite Things Clear Stamps
——— https://ldli.co/e/7m6ey7 [ Ellen Hutson ]
• Smiles And Hugs, Altenew Clear Stamp Set
——— https://ldli.co/e/nzq4x4 [ Ellen Hutson ]
• My Favorite Things Clear Stamps, Sketchy Flowers
——— https://ldli.co/e/65loe6 [ Ellen Hutson ]
• Opaque Bright White Embossing Powder by WOW
——— https://ldli.co/e/gpq964 [ catherinepooler.com ]
• Brutus Monroe Ultra Fine Embossing Powder, Alabaster
——— https://ldli.co/e/027g5z [ Ellen Hutson ]
• Premium Cardstock: White 8.5 x 11
——— https://ldli.co/e/4035nk [ catherinepooler.com ]
• Premium Cardstock: Chocolate 8.5 x 11
——— https://ldli.co/e/2064k6 [ catherinepooler.com ]
• Canson Arches French Bound Hot Press Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12
——— https://ldli.co/e/5oy36m [ Ellen Hutson ]
• Canson XL Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12
——— https://ldli.co/e/30o273 [ Ellen Hutson ]
• VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad By Tsukineko
——— https://ldli.co/e/md5ope [ catherinepooler.com ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/e42d6l [ Ellen Hutson ]
• Embossing Stamp Pad By WOW
——— https://ldli.co/e/q7y3pd [ catherinepooler.com ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/jlqn51 [ Ellen Hutson ]
• VersaMark Watermark Ink Refill By Tsukineko
——— https://ldli.co/e/yqedpq [ catherinepooler.com ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/pk35r9 [ Ellen Hutson ]
• Powder Tool Applicator by EK Success
——— https://ldli.co/e/rqnmoe [ catherinepooler.com ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/o9m2pj [ Ellen Hutson ]
• Ranger Heat It Craft Tool
——— https://ldli.co/e/l1mgp2 [ Ellen Hutson ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/xql1pz [ joggles.com ]
• Dual Speed Heat Tool, WOW
——— https://ldli.co/e/12p09q [ Ellen Hutson ]
• Alvin Self-Healing Cutting Mat
——— https://ldli.co/e/d471nk [ Ellen Hutson ]
• The Best Ever Craft Mat by Ken Oliver
——— https://ldli.co/e/zmrzpp [ Ellen Hutson ]
• Tonic Glass Media Mat by Tim Holtz
——— https://ldli.co/e/90dj2n [ Ellen Hutson ]
• Tonic Maxi 12 Inch Guillotine Paper Trimmer (453E)
——— https://ldli.co/e/kxq630 [ Ellen Hutson ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/7m6e07 [ catherinepooler.com ]
• Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, 0.88 oz.
——— https://ldli.co/e/nzq4p4 [ Ellen Hutson ]
• Multi Medium Matte by Ranger
——— https://ldli.co/e/65log6 [ catherinepooler.com ]
• Pretty Pink Posh Sequins, Sparkling Clear Mix (4mm, 6mm, 8mm &10mm )
——— https://ldli.co/e/gpq904 [ Ellen Hutson ]
• Pretty Pink Posh Sequins, 6 mm Cupped, Sparkling Clear
——— https://ldli.co/e/027goz [ Ellen Hutson ]
• Pretty Pink Posh Sequins, 4 mm Cupped, Sparkling Clear
——— https://ldli.co/e/4035dk [ Ellen Hutson ]
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