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March 23, 2019

*Video: Eye Catching Mothers Day Cards in minutes

Mothers Day is just around the corner and I have 3 Mother’s Day cards that you can make in minutes. You can incorporate these designs and use for other occasions as well.

My favorite of all three is… Yep – the Gold! What about you? Did you learn any new techniques when watching the video? Let me know in the comments! Here are a few still shots:

 

Goodies used:

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February 28, 2019

*Video: 7 ways to use Faber Castell Gelatos

It’s been a while since I’ve pulled out my Gelatos. If you have been following me for a while, you know how much I love these little guys. I thought I’d share a video showing you 7 different ways you can use the Faber Castell Gelatos, resulting in many, many cards! 🙂

Here are a few project close up photos!

Dripping Technique

 

Layered Stenciling

 

Monoprinting

 

Stencil Resist

 

Acrylic Block Painting

 

Stamping

 

So many cards… So many techniques. Do you have a favorite technique?  Have you ever used the Faber Castell Gelatos before???? Leave me a comment!!!!

Goodies used:

The supplies used in the video are linked below in the order they appear in the video! Some affiliate links are used at no cost to you.


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November 4, 2018

*Video: Die Cut Background Techniques – Day 4 of my 25 days of Christmas video series

Hi everyone! I hope you have been following my 25 days of Christmas video series hosted on my youtube channel. Each day for 25 days, I post a new video with a new technique on my youtube channel sure to get you ready for your holiday season! Today I am using all new goodies from the Ellen Hutson November release AVAILABLE NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This release is full of so many cute and fun stamp sets AND dies that make creating your holiday projects a breeze! I am a sucker for snowmen! I love them… I want to hug one, but it will melt! So these little cuties from Snow Buds will have to do.

Be sure to check out my video where I walk you thru the entire process of creating both cards. I also show you a bonus card that took maybe 10 seconds to make, lol!


A few close ups of my finished projects (and that 10 second card, lol):

ALL PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE NOW AND LINKED BELOW!


25 Days of Christmas Video Series:

Here is a direct link to the the 25 days of Christmas playlist! Each day, I will add the new video to the playlist so everything can be found in one spot. You can also click on the little notification bell to be notified of all my posted videos as they are published!

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February 6, 2017

The Perfect Reason Stamp of Approval Blog Hop Day 2: Stencil Techniques video

Welcome to day TWO of the Perfect Reason Stamp of Approval blog hop!!!  I have several cards and a video to share with you today featuring a few items from the collection!

Laurel Beard The Perfect Reason Stamp of Approval

There are three days total and different designers are hopping along on each day! And there are prizes! More on that in a bit.  All the hoppers participating in todays hop are linked at the end of this post.  The The Perfect Reason Stamp of Approval collection will be available on the 8th. Just two days from now!!!

To recap for those that may not know – Stamp of Approval is a quarterly hand picked, exclusive collection of products that were designed just for the box. The stamps and dies in the Stamp of Approval Collections  won’t be released for individual sale for several months over at the Catherine Pooler store.    Be sure to subscribe to the Wait List so you will be emailed the purchase link when the collection goes on sale on the 8th! 

In the video, I will be focusing on various stenciling techniques using the FANTASTIC stencil that comes in the collection. I got a little over excited, lol! You can watch the video right here on the blog or on my youtube channel in HD by clicking  HERE.

Let’s take a close up look at each card in the video. Since this is a blog hop and you have lots to see and since I made a video, I won’t go into detail about how I made each card. Under each photo, I’ll highlight the products I used from the Perfect Reason collection, which goes on sale on the 8th! The inks are available now in the shop.

Laurel Beard The Perfect Reason Stamp of Approval

Textured Stenciling:  Perfect Reason Stamp Set, Mod Squared Stencil, White Embossing Paste, Catherine Pooler Inks (Party Dress, Tiara, Orange  Twist)

Laurel Beard The Perfect Reason Stamp of Approval

Ombre Stenciling:  Perfect Reason Stamp Set, Perfect Vines Die, Mod Squared Stencil, Catherine Pooler Ink (Aquatini, Midnight)

Laurel Beard The Perfect Reason Stamp of Approval

Watercolor Stenciling:  You Did It stamp set, Mod Squared Stencil, Catherine Pooler Inks (Aquatini, Flirty Fuchsia, Tiara, Orange Twist, Midnight)

Laurel Beard The Perfect Reason Stamp of Approval

Ink Blending Stenciling:  You Did It stamp set, Mod Squared Stencil, Catherine Pooler Inks (Aquatini, Flirty Fuchsia, Tiara, Orange Twist, Midnight)

Laurel Beard The Perfect Reason Stamp of Approval

Ink Blending Stenciling on Kraft:  You Did It stamp set, Mod Squared Stencil, Catherine Pooler Inks (Aquatini, Flirty Fuchsia, Tiara, Orange Twist, Something Borrowed)

Laurel Beard The Perfect Reason Stamp of Approval

BLOG HOP ORDER:

  • Catherine Pooler
  • Allison Cope
  • Laurel Beard – YOU ARE HERE!! 🙂
  • Kristie Goulet
  • Deepti Stephens
  • Amy Kolling

Comment to win Stamp of Approval

PRIZE: One winner will be chosen at random from each day’s comments and will be announced on February 9 on Catherine’s blog.  The winners will win the entire collection! (If you already purchased the collection, you will receive a refund).

Stamp of Approval the Perfect Reason Collection

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June 30, 2016

Textured Stenciled Background

Howdy ho!!!! I’m over on The Crafter’s Workshop blog sharing this card I made using the Fleur De Lis Doily stencil and texture paste. To create the background, I applied some white texture paste thru the stencil using a palette knife and allowed it dry completely. I could have left it as it was because the contrast of the textured white stenciled background against the white card base was pretty cool! But I didn’t, lol!

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Instead, I lined up the stencil back over the design and then applied some distress ink over the top to really capture the design of the stencil! I used Fossilized Amber and Ripe Persimmon. I think those colors look gorgeous together. To finish off the card, I stamped and die cut the adorable hippo image from the Wish Big stamp set and die set from Ellen Hutson. Naturally as only I would do, I gave no thought to a sentiment so anytime I do that (which is often) I turn to word dies! This wonderful word die from Ellen Hutson is… well.. Wonderful! And saved my rump here because it made a perfect base for my hippo!

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And since I used the texture paste, it leaves that bit of dimension behind on the background!

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That’s all for today! I hope you guys have an amazing day!!!!! It’s hot as all get out here, phew!!!! In a few weeks, we start packing up for our move to Connecticut. Continued prayers are appreciated! This is so hard on me.

The Crafter’s Workshop provided me with some product to create this project.  The opinions I share are solely my own.

Goodies used:

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