(Giveaway) Jennifer McGuire Being a Crafting Genius for 10 Minutes Straight 

I’m going to be totally honest here. You ask what is our favorite thing about this video……. I absolutely love just how relaxing you sound when explaining anything. It’s been 2 years and 3-1/2 weeks since I’ve really crafted. My husband would sit at the kitchen table and just watch and help pick his favorite colors and just almost get so involved with the crafts. Lost him just over 2 years ago and it just hurts so much to even try to start up again. However, I did make thank you cards for everyone that pitched in on donating since his death was so unexpected. So Jennifer, it’s all about your voice for me. It really helps me to reminisce my memories of him and I crafting together ❤

I love seeing Jennifer! 😊 But seriously, I think my favorite part was her reminder that you are doing this to make someone smile and feel loved. Perfection is not required for that.

I wish there was a ♥️ love button for this video instead of just a like button. Wonderful! My favorite hint …. Coffee!! 😃

I think that the best advise from Jennifer in the video was not to worry about doing things perfectly or making a perfect card. I've always been a perfectionist and I have even more trouble since my accident.

I loved the banter here: J: "I have issues" Voice from off: "You have passion". Excellent video from my queen of crafters!

I really liked all the tips but my favorite was the tip about thinking about who you are making it for. I believe that is really important.

My favorite advice is to remember the card’s purpose. Don’t get so stuck on having to be perfect. I’m also a fan of involving family in holiday cards. My daughter helped make a card last holiday season when she was home from college ❤

I love the first bit of advice. I've lost my mojo and doing the things I enjoy has helped. I also agree with the coffee. Lol

Jennifer has the most calm, soothing voice. When I'm stressed and have no creativity, i find one of her youtube videos to watch. I do like all of her tips, but especially #7, 3 important things when i am creating a card.

I love everything Jennifer does. It was fun watching the changes in her craft room and all her pretty earrings and necklaces.

Great advice given in this video. My favorite take away from this video is the idea of playing more with items in my craft stash to enjoy the process rather than focusing on a finished card.

Love Jennifer's comments about doing what makes you happy and to think about the recipient of the card would like.

All of the tips were great. I didn’t expect I’d be reminded of so many valuable lessons! My favorite tip was revisiting cards and making them over. It has taken me more than a day to make some cards and I began to hate the process although the end result was worth it. Now I focus on processes that don’t take so long. So I do a lot less stamping and coloring. For me, second would be using layering stencils because I just started using them after owning them for many years. Boy are they easier to use and get great results.

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This video is a keeper for the times when I need ideas or I need to get my creativity started or I want to make a card for someone special or I feel like being creative but not sure what I should make or………………. Jennifer you continue to amaze and inspire me!!!! Thanks for putting this together. It is definitely a post I need to save!!!

Favorite thing is remembering that the card is for someone. Hopefully someone you love/appreciate/love. So trying to tailor it a bit to what you know about them goes a long way. That is why I like altenew, because some of my favorite people adore flowers. ❤

I have enjoyed this video bcz, Jennifer is very relatable and keeps her guidance real always. She has been in the field long enough that I trust her honesty and joy in creating cards. She celebrates all the steps and really thinks of keeping things approachable to all types of budgets. I really admire her and would love to spend a day with her.

I love Jennifer's advice on taking the time to just play and to revisit techniques you love rather than ALWAYS trying to reinvent yourself. I do that a lot and it slows the creative process!

A lot of great advice! For me the most important is enjoy crafting! Have fun! And I think I will take Jennifer’s “experiment more” with me to my craft room. I have not done that for a long time. Play, have fun, enjoy, experiment (and coffee!!). Thank you for the reminder👍❤️

Any advice from Jennifer is my favorite part ... She's so real, creative, talented and joyful 🥰. She earned the GOAT title!

I loved the golden tips from Jennifer regarding recreating your own old cards when we loose our creative mojo… its so true…. Lately I am in my craft room unsure of where to start and what to make. And if I don't create anything,,, I end up with increased stress level. I am going to follow ur advice Jennifer. Thank you! 😊

Playing more!! Trying different techniques- the process!

Love seeing Jennifer just talk to crafters! But what I lived the most was the word RELAX !!!... and shot with about the card being perfect. 😘

Jennifer McGuire is the best! She has so many wonderful tips and advice! One of my favorite things she said was "remember that it's supposed to be fun"; such a good reminder while crafting :)

I love anything Jennifer shares. She has such a gift and we are so lucky to be able to learn from her!

I love the idea of playing more! It seems like we feel we *have* to create a card when we sit down with our supplies. I think we get better when we actually play and learn how everything works.

I like that Jennifer reminded us to think about who we are making the card for, think of them during the process and be sure to actually send the cards....it really makes peoples's days when they realize how much tought you put into the card, for them.🙂

It has really helped me to just cut card bases when I’m feeling sad or anxious…I get such a sense of accomplishment ! Then I may ( or may not) try making a batch of sentiments….then I start thinking about friends and family who would smile if they got a card from me in the mail…card making is a lifeline.

Her bags of flowers from the no waste die. Bought that. Need to cut up many colors now

My favorite part of the video was using layering stencils. I also do not love coloring. And to keep using tried and true methods - not to have to always have the newest techniques and things.

Favorite part was the part about going back and looking at favorite cards.

I love how passionate and calm Jennifer is - I really feel like I can and will do the project. She is the GOAT for a reason

I loved her list of three things to bring to retreat, especially readers and coffee!! I'd pack the same things with my blending brushes lol

3:56 Trying new techniques is always great. It is definitely supposed to be stress free. I like to use my art journal for it. It don’t have to worry about messing up on a card that way.

I love Jennifer McGuire's videos and all of her tips. She's the GOAT!❤

Patience is key! As a beginner card maker, it's frustrating when creations don't turn out as expected. Just yesterday, I attempted to layer stamps, but the outcome was so disappointing that I discarded the card. Initially, I considered selling all my layering stamp sets, yet now I'm contemplating giving them another chance.

ty Jennifer.....I did revisit my passed makes...o-my how I have changed and I redid a few and changed them a little much nicer now

I don't only need the glasses for crafting. I actually managed to dump my brush in my coffee? Imagine my squeel? I need to get me that fun coffee set "paint water/not paint water". My advise to beginner crafter would be; paper matters. Yes that paper doesn't come cheap. But remember you're more likely to not enjoy your craft if the paper you use doesn't match with your art. Alcohol Markers work brilliant on Neenah's smooth cardstock; watercolor or liquidink combine perfect with fabriano smooth or cold press (wichever you prefer) for playtime I just grab my canson xl. If I want to treat myself I will cutup my jumbo hahnemule expression paper to size I want. I actually prefer those three over arches; arches I use for larger paintings but not for cardmaking. If you want your kid to take pride in their art; bristol watercolor ringbound wont break the bank. Please dont demotivate them by letting them paint on printer paper. You wouldnt want to use that yourself either. Kid watercolor set of 12 basic colors is plenty and all they need. For brushes I use royal langnickel soft grip just bc they don't cramp my fingers.

I love the tip about sending your cards! Something I have been working on this year!

All great tips! My favorite two are preparing sentiments in bulk and not always feeling the need to try new techniques; to just enjoy one you love!

I really enjoyed watching and hearing all the tips and tricks that have evolved over the years for Jennifer. I love her card making and appreciate so much she has given to anyone who wants to learn. To me she is a blessing to the crafting community. She gives so much of herself I think she must be an art angel on this earth. Thank you for this tribute to Jennifer and I loved it. I never tire of hearing Jennifer' s words. pat

Wonderful video! I enjoy tailoring a card with the recipient's favorite things in mind and I love that Jennifer said to choose the techniques that I enjoy to make that card.

I love the tip about getting family involved for holiday card making.

I love how calm and reassuring Jennifer sounds. I'm a new crafter, and I don't have very many products (yet). I always get stressed when trying to find something to use when recreating a card from a video. I know crafting is meant to be stress-free and fun, and I'm hoping I'll get to that point soon!

I love your down to earth approach to crafting! We all consider you an expert but you are honest about how and when you struggle with inspiration!

Truly - Jennifer is the best part of the video for me. Her advice about perfection (not necessary!) is so true. It's freeing.

This is a fabulous video! There are so much great advice. I loved the all, but I think my favorite was the first, do what you enjoy.

“I have issues”. I think all of us can relate!! Love the idea to add shine to holiday cards - I always try that. Because I have seen you recommend it, I now make sentiments in advance. Great time saver. I’m still working on adding dimension… I keep forgetting to add foam - especially when it comes to the entire card panel. I’m better at raising a sentiment but I am getting there.

Love all of the tips but the one that really stands out to me is have fun! Don't feel guilty over how much time you're spending crafting, it's supposed to be relaxing. I think we al forget this, and worry about perfection vs. how happy the recipients that receive our cards will be!

And one of her earlier videos probably over a decade ago there were some music playing in the background that was just incredible so I went ahead and emailed her and asked her about it, and amazingly, but very gentle for like she replied, and let me know that it was actually music that her brother-in-law had Composed and played. That extra personal touch just made me fall in love with her.

Thanks Altenew and thanks Jennifer! I am remiss in not having sentiments pre done. Thanks for the wise reminder! ❤

Love the tip about cutting die cuts and stamping sentiments when not really creative

What a brilliant idea to put together a compilation of her seasoned advice!! I think it would be absolutely amazing to put into one from all the people who have been touched so positively by Jennifer. I think they would need several stadiums…….

favorite part: just listening to Jennifer. she if the GOAT for sure. thanks as always for sharing and all the inspiration.

My favorite advice are the 3 most important things when designing a card. I am working on the 3rd one 🫣. Absolutely agree that it is more enjoyable when you approach it like play! Definitely need to work on sending out my cards! Crafting is my therapy and is more enjoyable when you don’t have to fight your supplies! Thanks for the video!

I can’t pick just one part, she has so much wisdom in 10 minutes here! Great advice for a novice crafter or someone seasoned. Thanks for putting this together. And it reminded me I still have a class of hers from one of your retreats that I need to finish!

I love all Jennifer’s advice, so to pick my favorite is tough. I do love that she stresses the joy of creating when making a card!

The best advice for me was not to expect perfection. I get very frustrated with myself when I make mistakes. It’s hard to remember that the recipient won’t know it was an error.

Goodness! I didn’t know I needed the reminder to actually send the cards until Jennifer said that! I do tend to hold onto my finished cards, but how much more fun would it be to send happy mail to a friend? 😊 Thanks for the reminder!

I love all of these ideas, but my most favorite would be getting your family involved in making cards.

Always love Jennifer’s advice, especially focusing on the recipient, not perfection.

I adore the advice to ‘play more and experiment with new techniques’! I usually feel the need to produce a card. I need to play and experiment more. Thank you to Altenew and Jennifer!💞

That it doesn't have to be perfect!! And to find what you like about crafting and focus on that!

Jennifer you always give a wealth of information and tips/hacks in each video. Your love of crafting shines through. Whenever I am stressed I watch your videos because your voice is so soothing. I can't thank you enough for all of your creativity and teaching you share with us❤️❤️❤️

Thank you, Jennifer, 10:48 for this inspiring video! Now, let's go make a card or two! ❤

Love the tip about getting the family involved. I love crafting with my niece and nephew. Thanks for the tips Jennifer.

Always good to be reminded to have patience ❤

Jennifer thanks for your inspiration and advise. The Stampwheel is really great

Stampwheel tip was helpful. I don’t see you using it much anymore. I am considering buying one.

Like Jennifer, I love making backgrounds. I have so many they won't all get to be cards but I enjoy the process and find it relaxing.

I love watch Jennifer, her videos are what made me take the plunge into the world of card making. I love her advise about not worrying about the card being perfect. I worry over every tiny dot! I have to learn to love my perfectly imperfect cards!😂

Thank you, Jennifer. It's hard to pick my favorite part of this video. But, I agree that getting family involved makes crafting more fun.

I appreciated the thought of focusing on what you enjoy doing as a crafter-I don't have to make what others make.

Love all the advice but my new takeaway is to have die cuts prepared so I’m not overwhelmed when I need to make a quick card. Love all the tips!

My favorite part or advise was when Jennifer said "Remember that it's supposed to be fun". I think I put too much pressure on myself to try to be "perfect" and if I mess up, it takes the joy out of it. I am going to remember that and appreciate the advise! The whole video was great tho :)

Love the tip about getting the family involved. When my grandcaughter visits the first thing after my hug is why can we make cards. Thanks for the tips Jennifer.

Thank you for this video I relearned quite a few things. Yes scrapbooking and card making adds to my well being!

The tip I liked most is revisiting cards that I have made in the past that I liked. Like, as you said, our style and techniques improve and change over time. Since my mojo has been lacking lately, I will take that advice and go through my older cards to see what new twist I can put on them. Thank you Jennifer for the wonderful video.

My favorite thing about this video is to remember that it doesn’t have to be perfect and that we’re making this card to make someone smile.

TY for the reminder to mail them to someone. I am such a perfectionist that I over criticize myself and rarely mail them out. I would never criticize another card maker as much as I criticize myself. I’ll definitely do better from now on…❤️

My favorite part of this video was listen to all of Jennifer’s great advice. Of all the fantastic advice that Jennifer gave my favorite bit of advice remember “to send those cards” and “to send this kindness out into the world.” ♥️

There were so many great tips it’s hard to choose a favorite but I’d say my top ones were “no pressure” when creating and joining card drives to send your cards.

I love how Jennifer shares her experiences, ideas, tips, and tricks. Watching her create is both relaxing and inspiring!

I really liked seeing Jennifer mention putting sparkle on everything. Her eyes and face became sparkly just talking and thinking about it.

I like the idea of sitting down and just playing with whatever supplies you want. It takes the pressure off of creating a complete card, and helps learn what supplies can actually do.

Jennifer! You are so beautiful (inside and out)! Great advice! Love “we escape our troubles” so true!! ❤ Laura

Love all these tips from Jennifer! My favorite was not to stress about doing the latest technique - it's fine to go back to an old favorite.

I love everything Jennifer says! She is a genius! I am always amazed by her ingenuity and creativity!

After decades of making cards, some of the ideas have become part of my creative journey. One of my guilt-ridden neglects is not mailing the cards I make on time or not at all. The stamps and address labels are near the envelopes, so there is no excuse for procrastination. Jennifers 9th suggestion hits home. Mail your cards.

My motto each day is to do something I love each day. That is going to my happy place in my studio making cards. It changes your soul. You will help you to be a happier and calmer person. Besides that now you have made cards that will also bring a smile to someone else.

Thank you Jennifer and Altenew for a great reminder video on all the reasons we create cards. As a volunteer cardmaking teacher with seniors I appreciate all you do and share with us you are such an inspiration and caring person who I hope realises the positivity you share and we embrace you and thank you profusely ❤

I loved the reminder that it's okay to remake something you've already made, that every card doesn't have to be completely different with all new techniques.

I like how Jennifer makes a lot of extra Zero Waste flowers to have ready. I also like that she said you don't have to do something new every time. Go back to make cards you enjoy making.

Hi Jennifer, for inspiration when I am stuck I re-watch one of your old videos it never fails. Thank you

can relate to almost every advice you gave except that part about coloring ... I love to color and paint.

I really liked the advice of figuring what you love and concentrating on that. Sometimes, you want to try to do it all, but doing one thing is the way to go.

I love watching Jennifer. She give the best advise. My favorite advise this time was to take your time and have fun making cards and to share them with others.

Agree with Jennifer about stenciling. I am not a colorist and stencils make my cards look so good!

Favorite part: do what you enjoy... and send the cards out! 😊

I love the second reminder! Our cards are made to bring someone love and joy ❤😊 it doesn’t have to be perfect! 🥰❤️