CARDMAKERS - 5 Reasons Why You Need a Laminator

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Hello crafters! Today, we're excited to share FIVE fantastic ways to incorporate a laminating machine and laminating pouches into your card making and paper crafts. These ideas are not only creative but also practical, adding a new dimension to your crafting repertoire. Now, let's dive into the exciting world of laminating for cardmakers!
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@helkatww3992 6 ай бұрын

I don't know if any other viewers have mentioned this, but you can also use blank laminated sheets to die cut stencils from your cover or background dies 🙂

@mariabromwich8897 6 ай бұрын

Oooh! I’m going to give that a go! I’ve tried with acetate and it didn’t go well…

@mydyisgod 6 ай бұрын

@helkatww3992, I’ve done it too. Laminate two sheets and even run them through my big shot to make stencils. Also run them through my Scan ‘N’ Cut machine for larger stencils. Laminated sheets are very versatile

@denisetebbs2742 6 ай бұрын

Excellent tips 😊

@debracarter7290 6 ай бұрын

That’s a great idea! Thanks! ❤

@arashy 6 ай бұрын

@@mariabromwich8897Why didn’t the acetate work?

@jeanwinkler7885 6 ай бұрын

This is wonderful. When my hubby and I were first dating he would bring me roses. I laminated some pedals from a few roses and I use that in my bible.

@helenastanser9801 6 ай бұрын

You can really have fun with a laminator! I use clear pouches and white embossing powder to make snowy acetate to shaker cards!

@MaryPrasadArt 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful ideas! You may want to trim down the sheets of excess (keep!) before using since it will save you money by using the scraps and also help save the environment of excess plastic waste. You can use the scraps without the fold - I've done so many times! Just sandwich whatever you are laminating such that there is an edge to seal around it and use a carrier sheet (helps keep the pieces in place). You can put it through without the carrier if necessary once some of it is sticking. Happy crafting!

@aussidi5476 6 ай бұрын

I use an A5 laminated sheet as shim in my die cut machine.

@denisetebbs2742 6 ай бұрын

Now why haven't I thought of that? Great tip, thanks 😊

@debracarter7290 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant idea! Thanks! ❤

@donnacarraway9182 6 ай бұрын

I’m in the process of organizing my stamps…I laminate the black plastic picture that comes on the stamps so that I don’t have to stamp them all out, then stick the stamps onto the back of that piece and put them into a plastic pouch so that I don’t lose any stamps. Of course not every stamp set comes with the printed plastic on them but I have found that most do. Of course I bought a couple different sizes of pouches and make my laminated sheets to fit them…one about 5 or 6” by 8 or 9” and a larger one to fit the larger pouches and stamp sets. I’m loving it so far but not done…it does take time but not as much as stamping them all. Love your videos!! 💕

@99zanne 6 ай бұрын

One additional idea and one additional use for a plain laminated sheet for you. I make a pocket from 2 sheets of laminate to fit odd sized stamps - Stampers Anon. Tim Holtz stamps, for example - by cutting one sheet to size that is about 1/2 inch larger than the stamp set, then reversing the cut laminate sheet so that the glue sides are facing out, then carefully tuck the cut sheets into a second laminating sheet and laminating. Cut off one side to open the pouch, trim the other 3 edges carefully to preserve your seal, and cut thumbhole on one side of the opening. The other use for laminate sheet, I cut a laminated sheet to use as a backer to my stamp sets as I do not like for any stray ink to make the envelopes I store my stamp sets in to get inky or to be hard to slide into the storage envelope and using a backer keeps all nice, easy to slide, and are much easier to wipe stray ink from. I do use packing tape and tape one side of the back and front together for keeping together while I use the stamp set. TFS!

@princesslola55 6 ай бұрын

Great ideas, thanks. And thank you for getting straight into your tutorial without going into your life story for 30 minutes beforehand, as some other You Tubers do 👍

@dawncrack9764 6 ай бұрын

Totally agree

@MorgaineChristensen 4 ай бұрын

I laminate various grid sizes of grid paper (8 squares to the inch grid paper, 4 squares to the inch, etc.) which can be useful for aligning card layers, measuring on the fly, planning (using dry erase marker), etc. The latest is laminating a 4 square per inch grid sheet I can use to assist me in creating consistent sizes of Nuvo drops into half back embellishments for cards. It is also a convenient and sturdy way to transport the drops to a secure place to dry.

@kallahendershott4040 6 ай бұрын

Careful when laminating florals. I've done that before and sometimes thicker leaves and petals hold a lot of moisture and this may squeeze out and then you're stuck with a messy look. If you want to use those, you should at least partially dry them first.

@serenadsouza1449 4 ай бұрын

Cool ideas, thanks for sharing

@bonnerdebbie 6 ай бұрын

Great tips, thanks Lou!

@TuberKMT 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant! Thank you!

@bethrogers5656 6 ай бұрын

Great ideas Lou Thank you!

@hazelyoung2046 6 ай бұрын

Great tips Lou xx

@marybrooks1080 6 ай бұрын

Great laminating ideas

@CraftingWithMrsD 6 ай бұрын

great ideas, thank you for sharing x

@lynnbartlett4185 6 ай бұрын

Great tips Lou. Especially the idea of making stamp holders. Thank you for sharing.

@juliecurtis9517 6 ай бұрын

Love the ideas

@JulieCozensCrafter 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Lou, great tips.😊

@gingerpayne7310 6 ай бұрын

Amazing tips and tricks - adding to my wish list of crafting

@isabellebaudin5240 5 ай бұрын

For the stamps storage, you can stamp your sentiments or images on an acetate sheet that you laminate when the ink is dry and it will be easier to use it as it is see through.

@teresatrump8366 6 ай бұрын

Love the idea of leaves and flowers laminated. I hadn't heard of that.

@karenreeves3958 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips and ideas for using a laminator.

@eh2179 6 ай бұрын

Anne Melvin has a few good laminating videos. I learnt how to make pouches for my stamps and colourful pockets/notebook covers by sandwiching favourite serviettes in the laminating pouches. I have matte (off Amazon) and crystal pouches for different projects.

@arashy 6 ай бұрын

You can do lots of this with a Xyron too. Thanks for the ideas!

@suzannetunnicliffe2422 6 ай бұрын

I've got a laminate machine but haven't used it. Now I will have a go.

@jenniferdrake1210 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic 😊

@CraftStashcoukTV 4 ай бұрын

Thanks 🤗

@unixmom 6 ай бұрын

Now I know I need a laminator!

@lindadunstall1790 6 ай бұрын

Yes, I should use my laminator more. Used for 🍁🍂🏵️& for making bookmarks & decorations. Will make a shim & one to do inking on . Versatile & relatively cheap tool! 🙏🥰🦘🦘

@debschurby1574 6 ай бұрын

I need to dust the cobwebs off my laminator! Thanks for the great ideas.

@kerrymcgregor9771 2 ай бұрын

❤

@lynnemorton6055 6 ай бұрын

Hi Lou, great ideas n tips. Ive got a laminator n never knew what to do with it. Thank you for that now i do. Is laminate sheets all one size? Thank you as always x

@bethrogers5656 6 ай бұрын

My laminator came with different size sheets. But I’ve also cut down larger sheets to make smaller sized custom ones