Simply Cardmaking with Laurel Beard

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*Video: Amazing Distress Oxide Techniques: 8 Cards

I love distress oxides. So much so, I got rid of my regular distress inks because I seem to always be reaching for these instead!!! Layering, stamping, watercoloring… So many techniques you can do with this special ink blend!!! Check out the video below to see these 8 cards I made all using Distress Oxides!

A few close ups of all the cards I created in the video! Do you like distress oxides? What is your favorite technique using the  oxides? Stamping with them is really fun too! And I love the layering properties of the oxides. As long as you dry the ink in between layering, the colors will not mix with each other. That means no muddy colors!!!!!! I did a lot of layering in these cards! And I did some watercoloring with make up brushes! 🙂

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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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*Video – Die Cut Techniques: 6 ways to use 1 die cut

Today I have a very fun video showing you 6 different ways to use 1 die cut to create stunning cards filled with shine and dimension!!!! The Leaf Medallion die cut from Altenew is so very versatile and gorgeous that I thought it was perfect time to use for the fun video hop I am participating in today… There are lots of prizes so be sure to head over to my youtube channel for all of the details and to leave a comment!  This post also completes Level 3 of the Altenew Certification Program, woo hoo!!! Be sure to check out the Altenew Academy for loads of inspiration and classes.   Onward to the video!!!!!

I used so many different mediums and techniques to create so many cards all using the same die cut! Isn’t that unreal? In looking at the photo above, it is amazing to see how different each card is yet I’m using the same die cut. I used some of my favorite mediums ever to add some pizzaz to each card! Do you have a favorite?

The trio of cards below was made with the same “diy stencil” so I got 3 cards from one….. Snd that shimmer????? MICA MIST!!!! It’s incredible on white cardstock AND dark cardstock!

My love of Wow Embossing powders really shines in this next card! I love THIS embossing powder. The Metallic paired with the Aqua.. Yep! It’s a keeper.

Oh the texture and shine on this next one….. A little offsetting of the die cut panel against the dimensional background (thank you Metallix Gel)… Keeping some of the insides of the die in tact is a great way to stretch your die cut and get a totally different look!

And lastly, a little dry embossing with the die to finish off this set of cards… Of course, I had to throw in a rainbow of some kind somewhere!!!!!!!

So, what do you think??? Do you have a favorite card?? Did you learn a new way to use a die cut? Let me know in the comments! I would love to hear from you!!!!

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*Video: Miracle Blending Brushes: Alternative product and new ways to use them

I was a skeptic with using make up brushes as ink blending tools! I even did a youtube live asking for help because I just wasn’t getting it….. But now, after some research and practice, I am a fan!

Let’s take a look at the video. I’ll show you a new way of using them (and I created all the backgrounds you see here in the video)…

Here are  some  photos  of  some of the backgrounds created in the video.

What do you think?  Do you have the brushes?  Do you like them??  Let me know in the comments?

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*Video: Fun way to use Alphabet Dies

Today I have two cards showing you a fun way to use your background dies! I am making my way thru level 3 of the Altenew Educator Certification Level 3 and was inspired by the Easy as ABC’s class! Head on over to my youtube channel to check out the video in HD. And don’t forget to subscribe and click that notification bell! You can do so by clicking HERE!

By using the die cuts as a background, you can really create some cute and punny sentiments! You could also die cut the letters in different colors, tone or tone or add some metallic spray and distress oxide ink like I did here! Also a great way to use up cardstock strips you have left from previous projects… Just sayin’

As a bonus card, I took the negative piece out of the trash (the leftover paper that I used to die cut the letters) and “stenciled” in the letters and then quickly stamped the image and sentiment over the top! 🙂

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