Just Laury

Ballet, Tulips and a new video camera

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:38:53 -0600

I have three new files this week that I will be uploading to the store tonight. This is just a little preview.

I also purchased a Flip Ultra HD camera to do some more detailed tutorials of how to paint my diecuts using Copic Markers. The battery takes 7 hours to totally charge! Well needless to say I tried to useit before the 7 hours and have subsequently used up the batteries about 3 times.......

Tomorrow Iwill work on videos. Tonight I will finish up the files and get them to the store.

I hope to show you how easy it is to paint the diecuts. I just NEED batteries!!

I guess I am not to good at defering my gratification....

Well Until later

Laury

Tulips are Here!!

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 15:05:59 -0600

This file was one of the first ones I did for PT last fall! Fall however is not the time for tulips so I waited to release it. I also had to change it just a little - of course!

I colored some of the flowers with Copics.

Look at the little tulips on the bottom - This is the bleed through side! (Reverse side)

I realize that not everyone has Copic so I made this card with just cutouts and mounted it on paper I cut from a grocery sack. I was a little nervous about putting it through the cutter but it came out great.

I hope you like it.

I went to look at HD Video cameras today. I liked the Flip Ultra HD. I enjoyed doing the little videos but the picture quality was just not good. so......

Quilt Show for me tomorrow! I can't wait!

Well that's all for now
Laury

Coloring Cone Flower Greenery Demonstration

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 10:52:34 -0600

Well I am back again with the second video for my Cone Flowers file. This one demonstrates how to color in the leaves and stem using Copic markers.

Take a look at the chart below to get a basic idea. I use the pointed end of the marker on it's side and make a sweeping motion. This puts more ink down at the beginning of the stroke an ends with very little. The color scheme is really up to you. Start with light and progress to dark and add in some other colors to add interest.
This video does not show the airbrush (my batteries gave out) but I did use one to add the tiny random spots.

The file is now available in the store!

Well That's all for now and that's all for Cone Flowers
It is time to move on.

Laury

You requested sound :)
I need to find a good webcam or decent video camera to do these then I will play with talking you through a demo. Until then..

Video Tutorial - Coloring Cone Flower with Copic Markers

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 11:15:15 -0600

Please be gentle! This is my first video but I wanted to show you how I painted the Cone flower diecut. This is a new file that should be up in the next day or two. I hope you enjoy it!

Well That's all for now
Laury

Another Irish Cross

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:09:28 -0600

Knotwork has been a life long interest. I pick it up. I put it down. The complexity intrigues me. This is a new file that will be up in the store soon. I hope you enjoy it!

I think I will try a few of these as digi stamps. Until then...

That's all for now!
Laury

Blog Candy Winner for Just Laury

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:43:34 -0600

Attention!

The winner of 3 Copic Markers

is

Tonya Kaye!!!
Congratulations!!!

Thank you so much everyone for all the lovely comments. I am going through them now!
So for all you ladies who like vinyl....
Here is a brainstorm list of what you could do with vinyl

windows
doors
kitchen cabinets
mirrors
lunch boxes
pencil cases
plastic school notebooks
journal covers
clothing
To make silkscreen stencil
magnetic door sign for college dorm
on your computer case or laptop case
car
motorcycle
bicycle
razor scooter
purse
glass vase using glass etch
glass vase using vinyl that looks like etching
stained glass using translucent film
.....

so... with all these uses in mind.... there are already a lot of files in the store that will work but I hear you so.......

Well That's all for now!
Laury

And congrats again to Tonya!

Just Laury Blog Hop

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:01:00 -0600

Welcome to my Blog!!!
I hope you are enjoying all the fun activities for CAD (Customer Appreciation Day) over at Paperthreads.com. Taking part in the challenges and games is a fun way to familiarize you with all the fun stuff your digital die cutting machine can do!

So here is the important stuff (freebies)
This beautiful little border is not just a border. You can use it as a stencil. You can cut two and twine them together You can make a bookmark. How about wrapping it around a candle? The bottom example has been colored with Copic markers.

I love to design files that are easy to assemble with the minimum of pieces. I really hate little pieces so you will very seldom if ever find one of my files with a piece that you will need tweezers to pick up.

To download your freebie just click on the link below the picture.

Blog Candy
Ok I have been reading your comments. Everyone loves Copic markers! Everyone is pained at how expensive they are so�. For my blog contest I will be giving away 3 Copic Markers your color choice from Paperthreads! To enter you must leave me a message telling me your favorite kinds of files from the list below: All comments must be in by 12:00am EST Feb 16th to be entered in the drawing.

So what is on your wish list? (choose one or more)
1. Vinyl Projects
2. Anime and Manga
3. Instructional aids for teachers and parents
4. More complex popup cards
5. Digital Stamps meaning I provide you with an image to print and the outline to cut.
6. Favor boxes, Gift boxes, Gift card holders
7. Cards
8. Layouts
9. Figurative images meaning people, trees, things�
10. Titles
11. Rhinestone designs
12. Other � you name it
13. Don�t care love it all

Blog Candy Drawing
I will draw a winner on Tuesday Feb 16th using a random number generator and then post the winner. Leave me contact information if you want me to contact you or just keep checking back whatever works for you.

Leave Comment Here

Well it is time to say good bye. This is your next destination!

Shirley Clark Designs

Here is a list of all the blogs on the hop just so you don�t get lost LOL

Paperthreads
JennieBean
Butterfly Designs

Just Laury - YOU ARE HERE

Shirley Clark Designs
Sam & Hailey Designs
Keepsakes by Design
Accents by Eddita
I Scrap Designs
Diana�s Designs
Jen Adkins Designs
Ginny�s Happy Cuts
Shelly�s Art
Forever Memories for You
Carrie�s Creations

That�s all for now
Laury

CAD Sales through Monday, New files, and a Freebie

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:04:03 -0600

Stop by and check out the great sales going on through Monday!

On Monday there will be a Blog Hop - great way to collect some free files and to get to know the designers a bit more!

Have you noticed the CAD activities have already started! I think we should call it CAW or Customer Appreciation Week. Don't miss out on all the fun.

Oh and by the way I just added two new files to the store just in time for sale!

I really love knotwork! I have scoured the literature to find the best way to design it from Illustrator! The problem is always the over under representation. It can be represented using a negative image or stencil but quite frankly that is not what I envision. Knots stick out. They need to sit on the surface not be a hole dug into the surface.

The easy solution is to ignore the over under issue and just go with the silhouette. This is what I did for this cross. I do like how it came out. I used Copic markers to show the over under relationships.

I promised you a freebie knot. Here it is Cut it out and check out how easy it is to color.

Now I know this is not the end of this issue. I am not finished exploring other options..... I would really like to see the paper woven... but how to do that in a practical easy way..... well you can see the puzzle.

Another option might be a digi stamp...... I will have to consider that.

These are great questions.... Lol

Have a great weekend
Thats all for now
Laury

CAD Creative Card Challenge has been posted on PT Forum

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:58:25 -0600

The rules are posted here. I can't wait to see all the great stuff everyone will make! This is a short challenge so if your sitting at home watching the snow, maybe now is a good time to get started!

We just finished shoveling the drive. We have found it better to shovel a couple of times during a big storm than to leave it until the storm is over!

thats all for now
Laury

Old lace, a sale, and a crazy quilt.......

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:08:04 -0600

Join us for a crazy mixed up sale!. Take a look at Shelly's store as she is doing the same thing!!!

New files in the store just in time for Valentine's Day!

I love this little card!

Next up is an addition to Take out files!

And the last one is another giftcard holder with a lovely lacy heart on the front.

Did you notice the lace in the file previews? My great grandmother in Maine was a tatter. She made an entire teaset that has been stored away for years. I love that I can use it and share it in this way. I need to wash it and stretch it but am not exactly sure on how to do that safely. She taught my mom to tat and my mom taught me to tat.
I made this several years ago as a crazy quilt

Well thats all for now and if anyone knows how to wash and stretch old tatting......
Laury