Stencils/Masks Archives - Simply Cardmaking with Laurel Beard

December 10, 2019

Turn OFF THE HEAT: No Heat Foiling Options just for you!

Well, its been quite a while since I’ve done anything crafty whatsoever! I hope to get back to a regular schedule in January… But for today, I’ve got a fun video for all you foil lovers out there! Don’t have a laminator? Don’t want to pull it out? Don’t have foil? I’ve got you covered! Check out the video where I show you loads of ways to add foiling (or the look of foil) to your cards!

Did you have a favorite tip or technique??? Let me know in the comments. I am including a few still shots of the cards I made in the video!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!! I miss you all!

Goodies used:

October 18, 2019

*Video: 10 cards in 10 minutes

10 cards in 10 minutes? You read that right! I’ve got 10 handmade cards created in just 10 minutes. Each card features a specific technique. Don’t believe me? I’ve got a video that proves it! Check it out and if you haven’t already, SUBSCRIBE to my channel!

So, believe me now? (Remember that Sprint commercial “can you hear me now” – lol)……. Did you have a favorite card or technique? Something catch your eye that you want to mass produce? Let me know in the comments!!!!

List of goodies used in the video in the order they appeared:

July 9, 2019

Spellbinders Vintage Treasures Blog Hop with Giveaway

Welcome to the Spellbinders Vintage Treasures Blog hop! The Vintage Treasures release contains 14 different die sets that are amazing! I’m working with 2 of them today. The Tiffany Lavaliere Etched dies and Adorned Notepad Etched dies. First up, Stained Glass! The photo above shows it under a bright light so you can see all the details of this piece… I filled the opening of the dies with Jewel Drops to create the look.

The next two photos show it up in the window and I am absolutely in love. I used a few dies from the set to create this “butterfly” – it wasn’t intended to be used in that way but I saw the shape and couldn’t shake it! LOVE LOVE!

Next up, a fun memo pad Adorned Notepad Etched dies set. I added some details to the exterior and interior with the Starburst Lines Stencil and then used the remaining dies to add details and embellishments.

Here is what the inside looks like:

And complete with some memo paper!

Blog Hop Order:

Spellbinders
Hussena Calcuttawala
Jean Manis
Mallika Kejriwal
Jennifer Snyder
Laurel Beard – YOU ARE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!
Anita Kejriwal
Melody Rupple
Marie Heiderscheit
Brenda Noelke
Mindy Eggen
Varada Sharma

Giveaway:
To celebrate this release, Spellbinders is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 3 lucky blog readers – selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop. Giveaway closes on Sunday, July 14th 11:59 pm EDT.

I hope you enjoyed my projects and all the others in the hop! Be sure to comment. The more you comment, the better chances you have of winning!!!

Goodies used:

April 6, 2019

*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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March 18, 2019

*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)…