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Monday, March 31, 2025
Friday, March 21, 2025
Cocktails and Cards each Friday Night on Facebook
Grab your favorite cocktail (or mocktail! 🍹) head over to my Facebook page to join us Live@8pm MT on Friday nights https://www.facebook.com/StampingwithLaurieLaRose/ Don’t forget to like and follow over there to get notifications, so you never miss a sip or a stamp.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
ABC’s of Stampin' Techniques –Paper Piecing This Week!
I love Paper Piecing as part of my creative repertoire! In this video, I show how to use some of your favourite Designer series Papers to create beautiful images for your cards!
Like this amazing umbrella that looks like she purchased it from a Museum Gift Shop : D
Clothing is one of my favourite ways with this technique, using a bit from a background paper to pull it forward with their sweater, or raincoat.
Have you used this technique before...grab some smaller patterned images from your stash and craft along with me!
smiles,
Laurie
Thursday, March 13, 2025
ABC's of Stampin' Techniques ~ Ocean Themed Interactive Gel Shaker Card 🌊
Dive into Creativity
Join me as we create a fun, interactive Ocean-themed Gel Shaker Card using the Otterly Amazing stamp bundle! 🦦 This project brings the sea to life with a cool gel-filled window, giving the illusion of real water—perfect for adding a playful touch to your handmade cards.
📌 In this tutorial, you’ll learn how incredibly messy my crafting area is, but how adaptable I am : D Also:
✔️ How to create a gel shaker element for a realistic water effect
✔️ Stamping & coloring adorable otters from the Otterly Amazing bundle
✔️ Layering ocean-themed elements for a dimensional underwater scene
✔️ Tips for assembling and sealing your gel shaker so it’s mess-free!
If I could edit these Lives, I could save you a few minutes spent searching for my Otters, those playful critters were off playing in some deep recess of a pile, not to be found!! Not to worry, they'll surface!
smiles,
Laurie
Friday, February 28, 2025
Watercolor Pencils are still relevant!
Thursday, February 27, 2025
ABC's of Stampin' Techniques - Masking
Masking techniques in cardmaking and paper crafting allow you to create layered designs, protect areas from ink, and add depth to your projects. Here are several methods you can use:
1. Paper Masking
• Stamp an image on a separate sheet, fussy cut it, and place it over the stamped image on your project.
• Ink or stamp around it, then remove the mask for a layered effect.
2. Tape Masking
• Use washi tape, painter’s tape, or masking tape to block off sections of your card.
• Ink over it, then peel away the tape to reveal crisp lines.
3. Stencil Masking
• Use stencils to cover portions of your card while applying ink, texture paste, or sprays.
• Great for creating backgrounds or spotlight effects.
4. Die-Cut Masking
• Die-cut a shape from masking paper or cardstock and use it to block ink or stamping in a specific area.
• Reverse masking: Use the negative space of a die-cut to create a framed effect.
5. Post-it Note or Sticker Masking
• Stamp on a sticky note, cut it out, and place it over a stamped image.
• Works just like paper masking but with less shifting.
6. Layered Masking with Multiple Techniques
• Combine different masking techniques to create depth, shadows, and dimension.
Would you like ideas for these techniques? Be sure to watch the video, I showcase several ideas before teaching the Reverse Masking technique using the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set.
smiles,
Laurie
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Texture Tuesdays: Try this Easy Cardmaking idea! Faux Linen
Create a beautiful faux linen texture using simple tissue paper! In this video tutorial, I’ll show you how to transform ordinary to extraordinary! Create a soft, fabric-like background with just a few easy steps. This technique adds gorgeous texture and depth to your handmade cards.
What You’ll Learn:
How to create a faux linen effect with tissue paper.
Tips for adhering and enhancing texture
Perfect ways to use this technique in cardmaking.
The Black and White is a new idea to me and I find it pretty exciting for all the possibilities! Over the patterned paper! so easy! So much inspiration!
Smiles,
Laurie