Laurel Beard

because art shouldn't be so serious

If kisses were snowflakes….

I have never owned a pinecone stamp set and this one I just HAD to have…. This stamp set is called Pinecone Greetings is part of the newest Catherine Pooler release called called Nordic Wood.. It also has a coordinating die set as well.  Using just two ink colors, I was able to create this beautiful ink blended pinecone card!

It’s no secret, Catherine Pooler inks are my go to inks….. They blend beautiful as well as react to water! Just a few flicks of water and that completed this card!

 

Also part of this release, is some gorgeous patterned paper. I used to hoard patterned paper, then I decided I prefer making my own with stamps so I purged all my paper. But then I saw this set and had to have it….. Pairing it with the pinecones was a no brainer.

Pairing it with the Cuddle Weather sentiment set just completed the card.

Tomorrow, I’ll have a few projects showcasing a holly stamp set and cover die so be sure to pop back over then!!!! Tata for now!

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Wake up!

I have always wanted window boxes on my home. Whenever I get to my forever home, rest assured I will have cute shutters and window boxes! Until then, window boxes on cards will have to do. When I saw the new stamps and dies from the latest Catherine Pooler release, I swooned! I have lots to share this week…. I had to immediately tear open the Outside your Window Stamp Set (two adorable shutters and a coordinating die that cuts AND scores) and Boxes of Blooms (window boxes, florals and coordinating dies)… I chose to create a card with the shutters closed. But wait. Check back with me this week here on the blog for another project with a different way to use the shutters or head to Catherine’s blog and see these shutters wide open on some other designers projects….

The sentiment called to me. Especially during these weird times…… And do you see that background there? I stamped with the brand new Flower Burst cover die. (I have a video coming soon all about this technique).

I used the same cover die and sprayed thru it to create that misted background (more on this technique in an upcoming video). Instead of using the window box image, I decided to make a bouquet of flowers by stamping and then hand drawing in a leaf and stem.  And clear stamps are so versatile! I just arched it on my acrylic block and stamped it.

And last, a rainbow to brighten your day. Well, rainbow colors. I die cut the cover plate die onto some cardstock and used it as a stencil. Used a ton of ink from the Party Collection ink line.

And this card was a ghost print. Meaning I took the home made stencil I was using, spritzed it with water and pressed it onto some cardstock and got this print. A twofer! (A two for one)……. Oh, and a brand new sentiment set is out! All single line sentiments just for me! Yes!

 

And don’t forget about the FREEBIE! Just click HERE, pop it into your cart and check out for $0 bucks!

 

That’s all for today!!!!! See you again here real soon!

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*Video: 5 easy peasy ways to make Rainbow Cards

Oh giddy giddy gumdrops! I, along with a few other amazing crafters,  had the honor of collaborating with It’s Me JD for a fun colorful video hop! The theme is rainbows! I created 5 cards all incorporating some sort of rainbow color! And you know what? You already have what you need in your craft room more than likely!

I love color! Bright colors! Don’t you? Be sure to head to the video and leave a comment there! LOADS of giveaways I say!

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*Video: DIY Ombre Backgrounds

Hey there! Today I have a video showing you several ways to make DIY Ombre Backgrounds with supplies you probably already have laying around your house! I share lots of tips, tricks and hacks!

What was your favorite technique for ombre backgrounds? Did you learn anything new? I’d love to hear from you!!!

 

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Ink Blending and Hydrangeas

The Mondo Hydrangea set has always been a favorite of mine. I paired the beautiful floral with a ink blended background for the current Essentials by Ellen challenge. And how about the fun sentiment from the Pure Magic stamp set. Both stamps were heat embossed with the best white embossing powder out there, Brutus Monroe Alabaster embossing powder.

The Color Trend inspiration board is full of beautiful colors and images! I found 4 distress ink colors that worked perfectly with the colors in the Inspiration Board. Wilted Violet, Aged Mahogany, Worn Lipstick and Fossilized Amber.

 

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