Laurel Beard

Influencer, Brand Ambassador, Blogger, Designer, Youtuber

*Video: 5 ways to use black cardstock

5 ways (actually 6! – I was too lazy to edit the graphic, lol) to use black cardstock?? We all have colored cardstock I’m sure so these ideas can go with any color you choose! I am just a lover of the black cardstock! It really pops……. Onward to the video! OH, and loads of giveaways as this video is part of the Save the Crafty Youtuber hop! I’m offering up $25 gift certificate to the Ellen Hutson store….. Just leave a comment on the VIDEO!

So many ideas… So many possibilities! Did you have one favorite idea? Or did you learn anything new? I’d love to know!

Chalkboard

 

Metallic Watercolors

 

Distress Oxides

 

Die Cutting

 

Monochromatic

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*Video Tutorial – Distress Oxides: 5 ways with 1 stamp set + Sale

Distress Oxides are so fun and unique because they are a hybrid blend. Meaning, you can do lots with them. In addition to some of the well known techniques like  stamping, watercoloring and ink blending – you can also layer colors on top of each other without them blending together… You just have to make sure the ink is dry before going over it with another color! Let’s check out the video I have that shows you 5 different ways to use the oxides using the same stamp set.

A few close ups of the cards featured in the video:

So what do you think??? Do you have oxides? Do you like them? I did find all the oxides on sale. If you want to take advantage of the sale, click HERE!

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Rubber Cement in Cardmaking? Absolutely!

Remember the rubber cement you used as a child to paste stuff together??? It’s so inexpensive, can be found just about anywhere, it doesn’t smell and you can use it in your cardmaking! Check out the video to see how! There are also lots of prizes to be won as I’m part of a video hop so be sure to check out all the details in the description of the video!

Lots of fun ways to use the rubber cement as a resist? Did you have a favorite? Let me know in the comments. Here are a few pictures of some of the cards made in the video:

 

 

 

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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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