Don't wipe it on your shirt
New files this week! Here is a sweet little set of files perfect for that friend who is feeling under the weather! Let them know you care!
Well that is a little saccharine but these really are neat little boxes. I must admit though that I am tired of seeing them. Even my husband is tired of seeing them...... Sometimes a design just does not come together and it is a struggle. In the end I like them so they can be put to rest. Here they are! TaDa!
Flower sculpting Demo
A couple of weeks ago I put up 3D Flower Bouquet. [LV00097]. I thought folks might like to know how to sculpt some of the flowers shown in the preview. This video shows how to create the Gardenia Pin. I hope you enjoy it!
The music is from Conni St. Pierre: Midheaven at Midwinter. You can download it for free at superfan2010. Check out her work it is really great!
http://superfan2009.com/category/new-age-music/
Intaglio on my Cuttlebug
Over the past couple of weeks I have been working on pushing my cuttlebug to the limit. Here is a intaglio print (the fern) done with a piece of copper flashing and my cuttlebug. I used lenox paper. I will be presenting this technique at the upcoming paperthreads retreat in Baltimore.
Print both a positive and a negative from a melted crayon die cut Stencil
While I was working with melted crayons it occurred to me that wax is water resistant..... (I know we all know that!) and could be used to coat a stencil for use with wet media. I cut a complex card overlay, coated it with wax on both sides, and used it as a stencil with Glimmer Mist. Not only did the stencil work but the Glimmer Mist stayed on top and I was able to get a positive print by laying paper on top of the stencil! The little butterflies were created in the same way with wax stencils that I then colored with Copic Markers.
I am giving away this little overlay for you to try this technique. Grab it now it will only be available for a short time!
This freebie will only be available for a short time. You agree to my terms of use as stated on this blog when you download it!
Sorry Check back later for more freebies!
Melted Crayons and Digi Salmon
I also worked up a Salmon digi that will be in the store hopefully later this week. For this card I used the Melted crayon technique for the background. Then I used Encaustic wax medium to cover the digi! This created a great shine for the digi and helped it integrate with the background.
This card was created with torn paper coated with melted crayons and Encaustic Wax Medium. The wax gives it dimension and shine. Not sure what to do with it now though. I would hate to send it as a card during the summer and have it arrive as molten slab......
More zentangle
I have enjoyed doing these little doodles. They also are a great way to practice different patterns that can be used in cardmaking!
Coming Up:
Another flower sculpting video.
Well that is all for now
Laury
Check out my designs at www.paperthreads.com
New files this week! Here is a sweet little set of files perfect for that friend who is feeling under the weather! Let them know you care!
Well that is a little saccharine but these really are neat little boxes. I must admit though that I am tired of seeing them. Even my husband is tired of seeing them...... Sometimes a design just does not come together and it is a struggle. In the end I like them so they can be put to rest. Here they are! TaDa!
Flower sculpting Demo
A couple of weeks ago I put up 3D Flower Bouquet. [LV00097]. I thought folks might like to know how to sculpt some of the flowers shown in the preview. This video shows how to create the Gardenia Pin. I hope you enjoy it!
The music is from Conni St. Pierre: Midheaven at Midwinter. You can download it for free at superfan2010. Check out her work it is really great!
http://superfan2009.com/category/new-age-music/
Intaglio on my Cuttlebug
Over the past couple of weeks I have been working on pushing my cuttlebug to the limit. Here is a intaglio print (the fern) done with a piece of copper flashing and my cuttlebug. I used lenox paper. I will be presenting this technique at the upcoming paperthreads retreat in Baltimore.
Print both a positive and a negative from a melted crayon die cut Stencil
While I was working with melted crayons it occurred to me that wax is water resistant..... (I know we all know that!) and could be used to coat a stencil for use with wet media. I cut a complex card overlay, coated it with wax on both sides, and used it as a stencil with Glimmer Mist. Not only did the stencil work but the Glimmer Mist stayed on top and I was able to get a positive print by laying paper on top of the stencil! The little butterflies were created in the same way with wax stencils that I then colored with Copic Markers.
I am giving away this little overlay for you to try this technique. Grab it now it will only be available for a short time!
This freebie will only be available for a short time. You agree to my terms of use as stated on this blog when you download it!
Sorry Check back later for more freebies!
Melted Crayons and Digi Salmon
I also worked up a Salmon digi that will be in the store hopefully later this week. For this card I used the Melted crayon technique for the background. Then I used Encaustic wax medium to cover the digi! This created a great shine for the digi and helped it integrate with the background.
This card was created with torn paper coated with melted crayons and Encaustic Wax Medium. The wax gives it dimension and shine. Not sure what to do with it now though. I would hate to send it as a card during the summer and have it arrive as molten slab......
More zentangle
I have enjoyed doing these little doodles. They also are a great way to practice different patterns that can be used in cardmaking!
Coming Up:
Another flower sculpting video.
Well that is all for now
Laury
Check out my designs at www.paperthreads.com
Yup it is sale time. I have been working on new Christmas files all month well most of the month. Here is your chance to snag some at 25 % off.
I have a few more to get up like the little snowman "stand up" below. I am hoping they will be in the store early next week while the sale is still on. I have been having a lot of fun with these pop ups or in some cases stand ups.
This little snow man will probably come in three versions, Die cut, digi, and print and cut. For those of you who just want a quick card I am planning to do the print and cut which can then be quickly personalize.
This is the digi hybrid version. The card lays flat to send. You then pull the little tab where the arrow is and the card stands up. I will be working with this model to create other holiday pop ups over the next few months or until I get tired of it which ever comes first. :)
An old idea - Remember when you used to doodle to pass the time....... Well take a minute to google zentangle.
This is a relaxing, stress reducing, little pass-time. So the next time you are ready to explode, pick up a pen and just start doodling and feel your shoulders begin to relax (try not to put holes in the paper when you start though).
Notice that I started with some basic divisions and then filled in the spaces with simple patterns. The color is of course Copic markers. I also had to add some glitz in the form of a metalic gold gen pen and Copic At you Spica markers.
Now consider using this technique on a diecut.................... The possibilities are limitless!
Well Thats all for now!
Enjoy
Laury
This little file is a mini accordion book masquerading as a gift tag :) The great thing about it is that it is only 2 pieces and one spot to glue! How simple is that!
This month I have been hosting a gift tag challenge over at paperthreads.com. Combine gift tags and 3D and this is what I ended up with. Hope you like it!
I am not sure how to describe this card. maybe a stack it card, or layer it card? well anyway you cut the layers you want and glue them in a stack. The front of the card has depth. It could also be mounted on a piece of mat board and framed. Use colored paper, copics or stamps for texture or just cut it in white or cream.
This week's Youtub tutorial is on how to do Stab Stitch binding. You can use this with the Cinch to bind an album or a multi page card. There are lots of different version of the stitch but basically the binding looks the same front and back. I think it would look great with beads strung along the way. Instead of string you could also use a thin ribbon. It is also known as Japanese Stab Stich binding. Give it a try.
Well that's all for now I hope you enjoy
Laury
This month I have been hosting a gift tag challenge over at paperthreads.com. Combine gift tags and 3D and this is what I ended up with. Hope you like it!
I am not sure how to describe this card. maybe a stack it card, or layer it card? well anyway you cut the layers you want and glue them in a stack. The front of the card has depth. It could also be mounted on a piece of mat board and framed. Use colored paper, copics or stamps for texture or just cut it in white or cream.
This week's Youtub tutorial is on how to do Stab Stitch binding. You can use this with the Cinch to bind an album or a multi page card. There are lots of different version of the stitch but basically the binding looks the same front and back. I think it would look great with beads strung along the way. Instead of string you could also use a thin ribbon. It is also known as Japanese Stab Stich binding. Give it a try.
Well that's all for now I hope you enjoy
Laury
I am always amazed at how long it takes to do the hard work of turning an idea into a final product!! I probably shouldn't be.
Here is the originial mock up.
Here is what I ended up with:
This year's first Christmas card is a pop up!
I love 3D paper structures! They remind me of my nana. Every year she would bring out an old paper nativity and we would set it up! Such beautiful memories!
I will be working on Christmas files for the rest of the month of July. I hope to add some more 3D files both digi and cut files. Here are a few pictures of what I am currently working on.
This is the print and cut version of the pop up card. This will include the digi png and jpg file along with the cut files for making the pop up
These will be a little digi files. They will include the old fashion photo edges for cutting.
Fish and Melted Crayons
I have not forgotten my little fish. Here is a little tutorial showing how to add detail to melted crayon art.
Well that's all for now
Laury
Here is the originial mock up.
Here is what I ended up with:
This year's first Christmas card is a pop up!
I love 3D paper structures! They remind me of my nana. Every year she would bring out an old paper nativity and we would set it up! Such beautiful memories!
I will be working on Christmas files for the rest of the month of July. I hope to add some more 3D files both digi and cut files. Here are a few pictures of what I am currently working on.
This is the print and cut version of the pop up card. This will include the digi png and jpg file along with the cut files for making the pop up
These will be a little digi files. They will include the old fashion photo edges for cutting.
Fish and Melted Crayons
I have not forgotten my little fish. Here is a little tutorial showing how to add detail to melted crayon art.
Well that's all for now
Laury
I just posted the Gift Tag Challenge stop by to check it out! I love trying new techniques and making little gift tags is a great way to try something new as well as a chance to create a store of great tags! I am giving away a little digi/cut file just for signing up and some of the designers have donated files for prizes! so... hurry on over to PT and sign up! This file includes the rope digi stamps as well as the cutfiles for the card and flap.
Evolution of an idea:
Sitting at my work area (dining room table) I was playing with scrap paper and unused die cuts from other projects... I had just started to play with melted crayons so had a lot of interesting "paper" around.
As I looked at the above tag it reminded me of a fish in the ocean. The fish would be tucked into the waves and the tag would close. This little file will appear shortly in the store in it's final form but that is for later.
As I worked with the fish I ventured into digi land and ended up with the fish digi below which is in the store. I really like the tucked flap method. It is easy and interesting to open!
So.... a gift tag challenge is born!
Do sign up! Play a little and learn something new you never know where you will end up!
Laury
Evolution of an idea:
Sitting at my work area (dining room table) I was playing with scrap paper and unused die cuts from other projects... I had just started to play with melted crayons so had a lot of interesting "paper" around.
As I looked at the above tag it reminded me of a fish in the ocean. The fish would be tucked into the waves and the tag would close. This little file will appear shortly in the store in it's final form but that is for later.
As I worked with the fish I ventured into digi land and ended up with the fish digi below which is in the store. I really like the tucked flap method. It is easy and interesting to open!
So.... a gift tag challenge is born!
Do sign up! Play a little and learn something new you never know where you will end up!
Laury
Hot again - record HOT! Another day to stay inside and work!
Today's projects:
Here is a little fishy digi. This is the first in my fishy series. It should be in the store soon!
I also finished the baby block thank you file - finally!
New tut on the way - Melted Crayon Fishy.
I hope to finish the tutorial and get the gift tag challenge up tomorrow.
Looking forward to a new day not quite so hot!
Laury
Today's projects:
Here is a little fishy digi. This is the first in my fishy series. It should be in the store soon!
I also finished the baby block thank you file - finally!
New tut on the way - Melted Crayon Fishy.
I hope to finish the tutorial and get the gift tag challenge up tomorrow.
Looking forward to a new day not quite so hot!
Laury
Not exactly a baby block thank you but......
I planned on getting my gift tag challenge up and ready then I started looking at one of my gift tags..... well to make a long story short I ended up designing fish and decorating them with melted crayons. I used an xacto knife to etch into the crayon to make the lines. Then I buffed them up with a paper towel.
Tomorrow is another day I will be working on file conversions, gift tag challenge, and maybe a tutorial on how to decorate the silly little fishies. oh and I should also work on the baby thank you card. hummmmmmmmmmmmmmm well will get to something at the very least. I can not not do something each day!!
It was hot here in Jersey today 100 degrees. We do not see this kind of heat much, Thank goodness. Was a good day to stay inside and work.
Well that's all for now
Laury
I planned on getting my gift tag challenge up and ready then I started looking at one of my gift tags..... well to make a long story short I ended up designing fish and decorating them with melted crayons. I used an xacto knife to etch into the crayon to make the lines. Then I buffed them up with a paper towel.
Tomorrow is another day I will be working on file conversions, gift tag challenge, and maybe a tutorial on how to decorate the silly little fishies. oh and I should also work on the baby thank you card. hummmmmmmmmmmmmmm well will get to something at the very least. I can not not do something each day!!
It was hot here in Jersey today 100 degrees. We do not see this kind of heat much, Thank goodness. Was a good day to stay inside and work.
Well that's all for now
Laury
Happy 4th to everyone well at least those of us in the USA! Take a look at my sale at paperthreads.com- 15% off all my files cutting files as well as digital stamp files. Check out the other sales going on this weekend as well!
This month I will be hosting a gift tag challenge! I will be getting the rules and the thread up ASAP so check it out! Prizes will be awarded for multiple catagories and a sign up freebie will be coming your way. This is a great chance to get a head start on holiday gift wrapping or just plain birthday gift tags. The challenge will be to try new techniques and share your results. Look for it!
Now for the YouTube Tut: I have been experimenting with melting crayons on embossed cardstock - take a look at a fun technique that recycles old crayons!!!
You can also use this technique on diecuts for a great new look!
Last of all:
Last week my Callie was visiting with Jon and baby Lucy. I put together this little thank you card for her. I am working on putting it up in the store. I want to add a few addtional stamp frames for the inside of the card and some cutting options.
Well that is all for now. Enjoy the sale
Laury
This month I will be hosting a gift tag challenge! I will be getting the rules and the thread up ASAP so check it out! Prizes will be awarded for multiple catagories and a sign up freebie will be coming your way. This is a great chance to get a head start on holiday gift wrapping or just plain birthday gift tags. The challenge will be to try new techniques and share your results. Look for it!
Now for the YouTube Tut: I have been experimenting with melting crayons on embossed cardstock - take a look at a fun technique that recycles old crayons!!!
You can also use this technique on diecuts for a great new look!
Last of all:
Last week my Callie was visiting with Jon and baby Lucy. I put together this little thank you card for her. I am working on putting it up in the store. I want to add a few addtional stamp frames for the inside of the card and some cutting options.
Well that is all for now. Enjoy the sale
Laury
Here is my GREAT News!
1. So as the title says my biopsy came back with no cancer!!!
2. My babies are coming home!!! Callie and Jon are bringing Lucy to NJ!
After this anything else is just window dressing as the saying goes.
I will be brief since I am still cleaning and getting ready! :)
So here is the new tutorial
for this file
My new file should be up today or tomorrow it is simple yet elegant. Sorry if I use the description elegant too much. suggestions?
Coming next week is a tutorial on melted wax crayons in particular how I decorated the sample on the preview above
That's all for now!
Laury
1. So as the title says my biopsy came back with no cancer!!!
2. My babies are coming home!!! Callie and Jon are bringing Lucy to NJ!
After this anything else is just window dressing as the saying goes.
I will be brief since I am still cleaning and getting ready! :)
So here is the new tutorial
for this file
My new file should be up today or tomorrow it is simple yet elegant. Sorry if I use the description elegant too much. suggestions?
Coming next week is a tutorial on melted wax crayons in particular how I decorated the sample on the preview above
That's all for now!
Laury
It seems like forever since I have had a new file in the store! And yes it has been forever!
This is a simple 2D file that you can use on a card or layout.
This file is my "pride and joy" Mix and match the templates to create a wide variety of flowers. Color them with Copic markers or cut them from specialty paper.
Flower Pin:
This is a simple little digi leaf that can be used on a gift tag, card or layout
I also created a video tutorial on how to paper sculpt a simple leaf. This will give you an idea on how I went about shaping the flowers.
COMING SOON
(1) I am putting together a quick little tut on how to color the simple leaf digi stamp.
(2) I would also like to host a gift tag challenge. Over on paperthreads we have been playing with ideas for using the cuttlebug and digital die cuts. Here are a few samples I created this past weekend. The flowers mostly come from my 3D Flower Bouquet file.
The challenge would be to try new techniques (3 or so) to create small gift tags. Prizes to be determined. The rules will be posted on the forum at www.paperthreads.com. Suggestions are alway welcome!
LASTLY
If you have stayed with me through out this entire post, I am looking to build a creative design team. It will only be a 3 - 6 month commitment. So, if you are interested, please send me an email.
Well That's all for now
Laury
This is a simple 2D file that you can use on a card or layout.
This file is my "pride and joy" Mix and match the templates to create a wide variety of flowers. Color them with Copic markers or cut them from specialty paper.
Flower Pin:
This is a simple little digi leaf that can be used on a gift tag, card or layout
I also created a video tutorial on how to paper sculpt a simple leaf. This will give you an idea on how I went about shaping the flowers.
COMING SOON
(1) I am putting together a quick little tut on how to color the simple leaf digi stamp.
(2) I would also like to host a gift tag challenge. Over on paperthreads we have been playing with ideas for using the cuttlebug and digital die cuts. Here are a few samples I created this past weekend. The flowers mostly come from my 3D Flower Bouquet file.
The challenge would be to try new techniques (3 or so) to create small gift tags. Prizes to be determined. The rules will be posted on the forum at www.paperthreads.com. Suggestions are alway welcome!
LASTLY
If you have stayed with me through out this entire post, I am looking to build a creative design team. It will only be a 3 - 6 month commitment. So, if you are interested, please send me an email.
Well That's all for now
Laury
