Embellishments from Laminating Pouches

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3 жыл бұрын

Here’s a little inspiration for you on how to use your laminating pouches or folders to make embellishments for your cards.
Supplies used:
Ranger Alcohol inks in Stream, Smolder, Celestial, Tranquil, and Villainous.
Stamps - Chocolate Baroque - Tangled Garden
Dies : Simon Says Stamp - Cosmos, and Etched Dragonfly
Paper Rose - Poppy Field
PinkFresh - Dainty Blossoms
Penny Black - Fancy Fish
Embossing Folder - Sizzix - Botanical 3D
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@Wyrmwood66 Жыл бұрын

Oh wow I didn't realize that made my other favorite stuff as well.

@Dotalina33 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! One of my very favorite things is gossamer butterflies. Just breath taking. It is so nice to see what gals do “ just messin around!” Lol

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dottie! These were really fun to make. 😄💕

@cindyellis765 3 ай бұрын

These are magnificent! I can’t wait to tr,y this.

@KarensKardzz 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much again Cindy! I love these too! 😄❤️

@sweetpeastationnz6598 Жыл бұрын

Wow I'm in love with this video. Came across your channel today and I'm blown away. Thank you for sharing. Waving hi from New Zealand 🇳🇿

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. And we love New Zealand - it’s a beautiful country with lovely people, so a big wave back from Canada. 😊❤️❤️

@rbailey3309 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful!

@KarensKardzz 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! These are addicting! 😄💕💕

@judyhartmann3071 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful 💜💜

@KarensKardzz 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Judy! These are fun to make! 😄❤️

@TerriMakely 7 ай бұрын

So beautiful and yet so easy! I'm excited to try this! Thank you

@KarensKardzz 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Terri, but I should warn you, these are a little addictive to make! 😄💕💕

@TerriMakely 7 ай бұрын

That's ok, my mom loves butterflies (well most people do, don't they?) And I'm always looking for ideas to make them. So thank you again.

@karenschneider8456 Жыл бұрын

I love your beautiful butterflies. Excited to try this!

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

I think you’ll like them Karen! I find them to be very addictive. 😄❤️❤️

@donnapayne9526 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this awesome idea!

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Donna! I’m thrilled that you enjoyed it! 💕💕

@michelemalanczyn8890 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful ideas Karen, excited to try it. Thanks x

@KarensKardzz 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Michele! I hope you have lots of fun with your scraps! 😄💕💕

@KarensKardzz 6 ай бұрын

This is a little addictive, and I keep playing with what can go into those folders! Thanks so much again Michele! 😊💕💕

@elizabethflorez2372 Жыл бұрын

So beautiful. ❤Thank you Love 💕

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Elizabeth! Those are really fun to make and a little addictive! 😉💕💕

@susanmcmains8593 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing idea! Thank you for sharing! All your creations are BEAUTIFUL! Clearly I need to "mess around" more with my craft supplies! Lol Oh, and your cards are GORGEOUS!

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much Susan! That’s really kind of you. I hope you have lots of fun “messing around” with all your supplies! 😄💕💕

@Wyrmwood66 Жыл бұрын

I don't own enough stuff to make all this stuff yet but I love watching. My hands shake a lot sometimes so it might be easier to work with the laminating pouches than paper. I found out just recently that small dies don't work so great for me cause I can't separate the paper after I die cut with out taring it to shreds cause my hands shake. So I want to get some bigger dies that I can work with maybe. I tried to make my husband a birthday card. I used the Happy Birthday die and tore it to shreds trying to get the words out after I ran it through the machine. So when I get a butterfly die I want to try the laminating pouch. I only have the basic squares, circles and a couple others right now. But soon I hope.

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

That’s too bad Connie that you’re having such a tough time with your hands! You’re probably right about the bigger dies being easier and there are lots of beautiful butterfly dies that are a bit bigger. Also, have you tried putting a piece of wax paper into the die first and then your cardstock? The wax paper helps the cardstock release more easily, so you may find it easier to get the die cuts out. 💕💕

@Kateseyes 8 ай бұрын

Love this technique. I. Going to try it. Thank you.

@KarensKardzz 8 ай бұрын

Just a warning Kate - it’s a little addictive! 😄💕💕

@juneharvey4069 Жыл бұрын

TFS beautiful work.

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much June! 💕💕

@LovinglfDesigns 9 ай бұрын

Lovely results

@KarensKardzz 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 💕💕

@vonniescrafts1 Жыл бұрын

Wow this is fabulous I must try this what tremendous effects thanks Karen x

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Thank you Vonnie! I love this technique and have done it so many times now. It never gets old. 😊💕💕

@karenlow3709 2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome idea. They are simply gorgeous🥰🥰🥰

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Karen! I do appreciate you taking the time to write a comment! 🤗💕💕

@patsternburg8737 Жыл бұрын

That is beautiful, haven’t thought of that with alcohol ink! Love it, THANKS for the inspiration!

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Pat! It’s a really fun technique. 💕💕

@pauladyer9845 5 ай бұрын

I will give that a try..thanks

@KarensKardzz 5 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome Paula and I hope you have fun! 💕💕

@MegaSaffi Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this idea 😮😊😊 it's gorgeous 😊 Have liked and subscribed so looking forward to more of your lovely tutorials 😊 Thank you for sharing this with us 😊😊 xxxx

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Vi for your kind comment and for subscribing! I find I’ve made those laminated butterflies repeatedly and I never tire of them. 😄💕💕

@lollthompson7357 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing all the different mediums you can add to laminating pouches. Your butterflies are gorgeous, Karen!

@KarensKardzz 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Loll! I really enjoyed these. You never know what might come out of the laminator! 😄💕

@marthahintt4903 2 жыл бұрын

What a fun new technique to try!

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

It is really fun Martha! And maybe just a little addictive. 😄💕💕

@sarahjohnston2681 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely ♥️♥️♥️ this Butterfly. Looking into starting with Alcohol Inks and have seen other laminator techniques, but never both together Thank You x

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sarah! It’s so fun to put the two together and see what comes out in the end. Just be sure to let the inks dry before putting them through the laminator - I tell you that from experience! 😂😂💕💕

@sandymarquette7084 Жыл бұрын

Very fun! Thank you for the inspiration!

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Sandy! I hope you have fun with this if you give it a try. 😄💕💕

@dfwscrapper Жыл бұрын

Stunning. I just recently discovered your channel ❤️❤️

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Marty! Who knew laminators could be so fun?! 😄💕

@charlarp 9 ай бұрын

I can’t believe I never thought of this! Thank you so much, they are so beautiful!

@KarensKardzz 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I should warn you that these can be quite addictive! 😄💕💕

@karenbliss5075 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these different techniques - Butterflies are gorgeous!

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome Karen! The butterflies are a favourite of mine. 😄💕💕

@cindyellis765 Жыл бұрын

This is genius! I would never have thought of this. Thanks!

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Cindy! It’s a really fun technique to try. 😄💕💕

@pgtrish 2 жыл бұрын

Just Lovely!

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Trish! I appreciate you taking the time to comment! 💕💕

@ablunk01 2 жыл бұрын

What a great technique. Thank you for sharing.

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ana! 💕

@juliel6254 Жыл бұрын

What a fun idea! I have a ton of those folders, now i know how I can use them! Thank you!

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Thank you Julie and I hope you have loads of fun with your laminator! 😄💕💕

@junewatkins2199 2 жыл бұрын

Wow great technique. Thank you for the demonstration

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much June! 💕💕

@jackiefarr5703 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Jackie! Have fun. 😄💕

@sparrow_6177 3 жыл бұрын

What beautiful cards. Very clever and thanks for sharing this, much appreciated :)

@KarensKardzz 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked them! 💕💕

@wendywhitter2768 Жыл бұрын

Love these butterflies, I'm making my card for my granddaughter this weekend. Thank you.❤❤❤

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Wendy! Those butterflies are a bit addictive so I hope you have lots of fun with them! 💕💕

@momofschnauzers Жыл бұрын

You attention to detail is remarkable. Wonderful results and ideas.

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Bonnie! It’s a really fun technique. 😊💕💕

@pauladyer9845 7 ай бұрын

Cool

@KarensKardzz 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Paula! These are really fun. 😊💕💕

@merrilynsmith2490 2 жыл бұрын

Such a lovely idea

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Merrilyn! 💕💕

@kelliedoolan Жыл бұрын

Love, love, love this idea! Looks like I need to get a laminator. ☺️👍

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you liked it and YES to the laminator! 😄. I hope you have fun with it! 💕💕

@berriesrbest 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful!! I love them!!

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Anna! 💕💕

@athanasiatzakostas9903 Жыл бұрын

They are so beautiful. Thank you.

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Athanasia! They really are fun to make! 😀💕💕

@isabellebaudin5240 3 жыл бұрын

😍😍😍 Fantastic ! Thank you for the inspiration.

@KarensKardzz 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Isabelle! 🥰💕

@handmadebysteffi3475 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful idea 🥰🥰🥰

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Steffi! I can’t take credit for it though as I saw someone use laminating pouches a couple of years ago on KZfaq and then Jennifer McGuire did a video also about a year later. But it’s a really fun technique with lots of possibilities. 😄💕💕

@kiwipommiegirl Жыл бұрын

Beautiful butterfly,thanks so much for sharing. I need to start using my laminator more!

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I love those transparent wings and all the fun colours of the alcohol inks. No two butterflies are ever the same. 😄💕💕

@tarabeard 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!!! So beautiful. And we all love new laminating tricks.

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Tara! The laminating is a fun technique for sure. 😄💕

@clarehudson4087 2 жыл бұрын

Really pretty thanks for sharing x

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Clare! 💕💕

@teresasanner-fecto3690 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow... what fun! I can't wait to try this. They really at soooooo pretty!

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

They are really fun Teresa and a little addictive too! Have fun! 😄💕

@marciacarey2793 3 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful, will definitely be having a go, soon.

@KarensKardzz 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Marcia! It’s rather addictive, so beware! 😄💕

@DarleneHope Жыл бұрын

Such a creative technique. Thanks for sharing all of the extra tips with us and what worked best 🥰

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Darlene! It’s a really fun technique and adds such a nice look to cards. 😊💕💕

@Kazzandshazz Жыл бұрын

Oh what a cool idea, thank you for sharing I love butterflies so will give this a try❤

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Karen! I’m almost always making these butterflies now as I love the colour variation and the see-through wings. I hope you have fun with it! 💕💕

@rdecook651 Жыл бұрын

I love this technique. I purchased a whole box of pouches and have been trying to come up with some way to use them. Thank you.

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rita! I love the butterflies from the alcohol inked pouches. I hope you have lots of fun with your laminator. 😄💕💕

@jennifersears1358 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing project accents! I love this creative idea. Gorgeous

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jennifer! They do make really beautiful accents, but it can be a little addictive! 😄💕💕

@zenylucey9345 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful cards; thanks for showing us how to use our laminator and the pouches!

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope it works for you! 💕💕

@helenh7475 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing. The butterflies are gorgeous 😍💕

@KarensKardzz 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Helen! The butterflies are a rather addictive thing to make. 😄

@ShoshiPlatypus 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely gorgeous!!! I can’t wait to try this. I bought a laminator recently and haven’t had time to explore all its creative possibilities yet. This technique wins hands down. So, so beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment! I hope it works for you and you have fun. 😄💕

@ShoshiPlatypus 2 жыл бұрын

@@KarensKardzz You’re most welcome! And I am sure it will work for me, after your excellent instructions! I hope the alcohol ink that oozed out from your first attempt didn’t ruin your laminator… Great tip not to go right to the edges. So good that we don’t have to make the same mistake!

@annekeschep8148 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, the butterflies are just stunning! But your ideas with the leftovers and the other things you die cut are gorgeous!! Definitely a great idea which I will try out very soon. Thank you for sharing 👍

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Anneke! I hope it works out well for you too. 😄💕💕

@margaretg2097 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I'm late in finding you but so pleased I have. What a fantastic use of the pouches! Thanks for sharing. I'm now subscribed and going to be catching up on all your videos 🦋

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Margaret and I’m so glad you subscribed! Those pouches have lots of possibilities! 😄💕💕

@annesmith1718 3 жыл бұрын

I sure am inspire to give this a try - L O V E those beautiful butterflies .... thanks ever so much

@KarensKardzz 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Anne! You may find it addictive. 😄❤️

@Faithful10415 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!! What a gorgeous technique. I want to do this with my laminator. I confess I have never broke open my alcohol inks. Time to give them a whirl on this wonderful project. Thanks so much for sharing. Beautiful!

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Annie! That is a fun technique and I’m sure there are loads more possibilities for it. I hope you enjoy the alcohol inks too. 💕💕

@sugarhillcrafter1044 Жыл бұрын

So pretty! What a wonderful idea for the laminator and pouches! I’m just now finding your channel, subscribed!

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment and for subscribing! It really is fun to use the inks in those laminating pouches and I hope you have lots of fun with them! 💕💕

@carolstrachan4197 2 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful Karen! I'm a long time crafter (even before it became popular) and I love to see what others are doing. This is such a good idea! I'm now a subbie! TFS..... Oh and hi from Bonnie Scotland. 💙

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Carol for your kind comments! And hello to you from frosty Canada! 😄💕

@triciakaplan5201 2 жыл бұрын

What a unique idea! Those embellishments are stunning! Instead of stamping with the Pigment ink, now Tim Holtz has come out with an alcohol removing pad and I wonder how that would stamp on the alcohol ink before you run it through the laminating machine. I can’t wait to try this!

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Tricia! I think that would be really fun to try the alcohol removing pad, and I hope it works out! 💕💕

@user-se1nw3zz1z 5 ай бұрын

Sooooo beautiful. I'm crazy about alcohol inks, but don't have a laminator, any work arounds for that. Thanks for sharing.

@KarensKardzz 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Leandra! Alcohol inks on acetate would give you the same look I think. And I agree, the alcohol ink look is so beautiful! 😄💕💕

@cathhorlin9536 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Stunning! And some of your backgrounds are beautiful. Do you have a video on how you made them?

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Cath! I’m sorry I don’t have a video on how I made the backgrounds for those cards. I had to go back and watch the video to see what the backgrounds were 😂. But I think most of them were either stencilled through a die cut background or were embossed. I think whatever you put those laminated pieces on will look good though. 💕💕

@StephanieBargelski3015 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful. Please can you do a video on how you made the flowery bits in this video???

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Stephanie! I made the flowers in exactly the same way. Just alcohol inks in the laminating folders, let them dry, ran them through the laminator and then just die cut them with flower dies. I hope that helps! 💕💕

@HollyOak 2 жыл бұрын

So creative and so gorgeous. Thank you for sharing. I can't put off buying alcohol inks any longer. Have you seen the videos on laminating with mat laminator sheets? Makes things look like vellum.

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Michelle! I have seen some of the matte laminations too, but just haven’t bought the laminating pouches yet. More fun things to try soon though! 😄💕💕

@faithtester2217 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful, one day I'll get time to play. I wonder what lunar paste would be like, maybe too opaque.

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Faith! I’ve tried a few pastes too but without too much luck. They seemed to melt more and started oozing out. 😲😬💕

@JH-wd7ul Жыл бұрын

I have just discovered this video (a year after it was posted), and I must say that this absolutely lovely! I will definitely be giving this a try. I have replayed the video twice but want to ensure I understand... Do you stamp the white image on the inside blank portion of the pouch before laminating? Or should the image be stamped on the outside after it has been laminated? Or does it depend on whether you use pigment or StazOn, and if so, which do you use on the inside of the pouch? Thank you for sharing this wonderful project! ❤

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! If you are using a pigment ink, I stamp that on the inside and then let it dry (which can be overnight). But if you have a Stazon ink, you could use that on the outside. I have also used VersaMark ink and embossed on the outside, so that’s another option. The dye inks won’t work at all, either inside or outside. I hope that helps and hasn’t made it too complicated. 😄💕💕

@JH-wd7ul Жыл бұрын

@@KarensKardzz A perfect and thorough response - thanks so much for clearing that up. Can't wait to try this! ❤

@nhill64 9 ай бұрын

Love this! Can't wait to try it. Will it work with dye inks?

@KarensKardzz 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Nancy! I have tried it with dye inks and I’m sorry to say it doesn’t work very well. They seem to lose most of their colour when you laminate them. But I have tried using some different Cosmic Shimmer metallic gilding polishes and they worked fairly well. 😊💕💕

@sharontuckerlewis7325 2 жыл бұрын

Do you ever show step-by-step how to make some of the cards you use in these videos. I love this idea, but would like more illustrations on making the actual car.

@KarensKardzz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for that thoughtful comment Sharon! I have made more in depth videos for other cards, but they are usually more complex card folds. I’ll have to try to include more of the card making process in future. Were there any cards in particular you wanted me to show?

@moussapolytropos 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful! Why do you put it in another paper through the laminator?

@KarensKardzz 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I find that if I’m adding in any glitter or other things into the laminating pouch, the glitter will shift around if I don’t support it well enough with the sheet of paper. But I frequently run it through a second time without the extra paper to make sure it gets a good seal. I hope that helps… 😊💕💕

@moussapolytropos 6 ай бұрын

@@KarensKardzz ☺️

@patsternburg8737 Жыл бұрын

I take it the heat gun doesn’t effect the lamenting pouch?

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

I’ve managed not to melt my laminating pouches so far 😄, but I am careful to have my gun pre-heated and keep it moving around. It can also help to reseal the pouch if it starts to separate after cutting or folding. I hope that helps. 💕💕

@Psalm_27.4 Жыл бұрын

I am rather confused. Did you make these butterflies from scratch or use a pattern? You mentioned something about the butterflies being from a British stamp maker, Chocolate Baroque, yet I see you cutting out your own butterflies. How did you get the white lines on the butterflies? I’m really confused!! Please clarify if you’re using the Chocolate Baroque butterflies as a pattern or not. Would you be so kind as to show HOW you drew the lines on the butterflies?

@KarensKardzz Жыл бұрын

Hi, those butterflies are made from the Chocolate Baroque stamps. I stamped them onto the laminated folder with VersaMark ink and then covered them with white embossing powder which I then heat set. Once they had cooled down, I cut around the butterflies with scissors. I hope that helps ... 😀

@Dotalina33 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! One of my very favorite things is gossamer butterflies. Just breath taking. It is so nice to see what gals do “ just messin around!” Lol