Laurel you rocked the black backgrounds here while showcasing various techniques. All your cards were beautiful and vibrant, especially the metallic watercolored white embossed card.... just up my alley! TFS!😘✨👍🏾 US based.

“Bada boom!” Haha. Love the commentary..always fun. I would never have thought to color black card stock. Great tip. Thank you!

I love your enthusiasm. This is the first time watching you. I am now binge watching your videos. What I love about you is that you show us how to do techniques with things we probably already have. So we don't have to run out and fill our already too full craft rooms with more. Your ideas are all fantastic! Thank you for sharing!

Love the metallic watercolor over the white heat-embossed background! And the black heat-embossed background!

I saw this posted on FB today and thought of you: I’m so bored I went outside and knocked on my door, then came back inside and said who is it?

I love that you find new ideas for using what can seem be be only seasonal stamp sets. Trying not to loose our minds here too. You are too funny. Love ya girl! US here.

Love that blackboard technique! And black embossing on black cardstock! It's so simple and elegant, I wouldn't have thought of it! USA

I saw this video come up the other day, and thought I don’t use my black card stock as much as I should. However, I was prepping for my Dad’s 95th birthday celebration so didn’t have a few second to watch this. I made him the biggest shaker card I have ever seen. So cute. Now we are recovering from all the food and festivities and I love the ideas you show. Can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing!

Love you 5, I mean 6 ways to use black cardstock. I just love watching and listening to you. You make everything seem doable...even I think I can manage these gorgeous backgrounds. Thank you.

Laurel, I enjoyed your video, especially the metallic paint & the easy going way you handle the audio portion, like we are sitting across the table & hearing your comments while we craft together. Nice work!

Awesome video, Laurel! Black cardstock? YES!!! Enjoy your walks and stay safe! TFS❤️🇺🇸

I can watch and listen to you all day. YOu make me smile just listening to you... then your stamp and ink techniques are the icing on the cake! The oxide stamped background with the flower on top is pretty and the metallic painted background is gorgeous! And your sixth card - Wow! and perfect timing I am using that technique in the sympathy card I am making tomorrow! thank you Laurel for your time, energy, and talent! USA

Really love your diverse ways of using inks and spritzing it up. Love the bearly glue. Living the dream in Oz.

Beautiful project! I love the fifth card...using the water colors! Just fabulous!

Love black cardstock - it's dramatic and makes everything pop. Thank you for sharing these great ideas. Sending best wishes from Canada for health and safety.

I love how black makes color on top pop out. Beautiful cards. Thank you for all the ideas. USA

USA Thank you for showing us 6 ways to use black card stock instead of just a background mat! Super inspirational!

Black..my favorite! You always make it look all so easy! Beautiful and easy!!! And the glue looks fantastic! 🤩 Donna from the US

I really liked the metallic paint background and the black on black embossed background. Always great to find new ways to stretch supplies. Thanks for sharing. USA

The water colored card is just beautiful. Thanks for the 6th card. Black on black is lovely. A fun video.

I love that you show us different ways to black cardstock, which is a real staple of my stash. I have a tendency to only use it for borders, but it looks so beautiful with heat embossing. This video hop is the perfect way to spend my 3rd week in isolation and to possibly kickstart my missing mojo. Already a subscriber here from the USA.

Laurel, you are so energetic and it comes across in your voice. Thanks for tackling using black cardstock; images really “pop” against it - instant glam😉. I loved the chalkboard card and the glitter embossing. That round device looks really handy as well. Thanks to you and Justine for doing this! (USA)

I loved all the techniques you used on the black cardstock. I am that person who loves black and I think everything pops on black. Thank you so much for this very informative and useful tutorial.

I love the chalkboard idea but the black embossing powder on the black card stock....WOW! Gorgeous!! USA

Oh Em Gee! I’m outta breath just watching you! So many great ideas for black card stock! I think painting with the shimmery watercolors was gorgeous! Chalk board technique is so much fun too! 💡✨💡 Thanks! ( USA)

Loved the Hello Metallic color and the black on black with the bright colored flowers. Thanks for sharing.

Love your style and humor. I did not jump on the crazy t.p. Wagon, so I was getting a little nervous until our store did get some in. I am an essential worker and hope that people will listen to keep the spreading to the bare minimum! Thank you for participating in the hop during this difficult time! I am binge watching but need to go do what I am learning from all of you! Stay safe from Michigan, USA

I can’t say enough good things about you and your videos... I love them . This is how demos should be done... their not slow and boring.... and your ideas are great... I loved the fruit one in this video, but they were all great. Thanks

So glad to see projects with black cardstock, thank you. Cards are rocking it. Never heard of the glue before.

Laurel, just saw your channel using black cardstock. I loved them all but I think Catherine Poolers' background stamp of lemons was fabulous. Thank you, Rita

I love using black to make cards! Thanks so much for the fabulous tips! Your creations are adorable!!! TFS 💕😊 USA

LOVE the contrast with the black cardstock!

The metallic paint on black is gorgeous!

Great ideas! I love the idea of pressing something onto the stamp to make sure the image is crisp. Thanks for sharing!

I love the water color on the black card stock and all your tips. Thanks.

Hi from Oregon. Glad you and yours are staying healthy. Loved the black sparkling stripes on black cardstock. Thanks for the inspiration

Wow, that background with the metallic watercolor💖😍😍flashed me.

I absolutely love the black backgrounds. It makes everything pop. Thanks from Wisconsin

I am finding this blog hop to be so much fun. I like the six (not 5!) ways to utilize the black cardstock and to my surprise, the metallic watercolors were my favorite. I also like the black on black which I have never tried before. I think it would be rather striking. Thanks from Maryland!

I liked how you did the water coloring on the black cardstock. Beautiful cards. The chalkboard one was adorable. USA

I especially like the one with the metallic watercolour. Thanks from Canada.

That black, white, and metallic water color gave me all the feels!💜 USA

Love the water colored flowers with the black background stripes. Wish we could see the watercolor flower technique.

Thanks so much for letting us know all of the different ways to use black cardstock....a couple were new to me! I loved the finished cards and how fast and easy a few were!

The metallic watercolor card is beautiful!

Chalkboard technique was new to me! I'm a newer stamper. Love love love. Thank you! USA!

Ooohh! The last card is my favorite. The flowers are striking against the black background! USA

Love the metallic on black! Thanks for taking the time to share with us!! ❤️❤️❤️ USA

You know, it would be hard to say which was the most beautiful card. Who knew with black card stock such stunners could be made! USA

All of the ideas are great but the metallic water colors on that black cardstock was stunning. That was my favorite followed by the "bonus" technique of the monochromatic. It's good to know that we can water color on regular black cardstock. US

Have seen that glue and wanting to try it. I am a fanatic about glues, inks, and tools in general. Lol LOVE your cards Laurel. You brighten my day when I get to watch your videos. USA

Thank you Laurel for the fabulous inspiration. Great cards. Keep well & safe.

Thank you for showing different ideas for using black card stock. I have some ideas now. Have a blessed day. I am in the USA.

Love using black card stock, great ideas thank you. Stay healthy.

DANNNNG that metallic paint is INCREDIBLE! And that black on black!! Never thought of that!!!!! I have used that tombow? Glue, it's sooooo sticky, like alllll the time. Even when it dries. And the art glitter glue? I hear that's a good glue. I love how you chatted, I also loved your style. TFS XOXO from West Virginia!

I usually use my black card stock by mounting coloured card on it. The card with the metallic colouring is amazing. Thanks for the ideas. Greetings from Trinidad in the Caribbean.

Laurel, you're a hoot! Your commentary makes me smile. I liked all of your cards, but I especially like the heat embossed card using Catherine Pooler's background stamp with metallic watercolors.Absolutely gorgeous! (USA)

What a lovely card, I like the white embossed outline on a black background...Thank for sharing!!

The glue is absolutely amazing.

Just absolutely fantastic cards using black card stock. I love using black cards stock. I loved all your cards, especially the heat embossed method then you used water color paint. I so glad someone demonstrated how to use black card stock. I love using the dark color papers sometimes. I don't always want to use white or light color card stock. Sure appreciate your demonstrations.

Love black card stock! Always fun to see new ways to use it. Great ideas.😊

I love black cardstock so thank you for showing different techniques. Thank you. USA

The last card with the flowers was pretty. That company with the glue is also doing a card drive for foster children. Until April 30th they are accepting cards of greetings and hellos for ages 5-17

I make thank you cards for teachers with the card stock using popsicle sticks as the border and brush tray. I cut down a lollipop stick for the chalk on the brush tray along with a mini chalk brush made from a piece of popsicle stick and I glue a few small strips of red felt onto it. I write on the “chalkboard” with a chalk marker...I love how it comes out. Thank you for the ideas. Hi from Canada (I also have a US address)

I love the idea with the chalk board background. Thank you for reminding us about the technique.

Hi from the USA! All I can say is WOW to that metallic watercolored card, absolutely gorgeous!! I am ordering a set of those watercolors!!

Wow…great ideas! My favorite is the Metallic watercolor, really beautiful and you are fun to listen to. Thanks for sharing 🥰

I love metallic water colouring. I made a heap of Christmas cards on navy card and they looked fab with the metallic colours! I’m international. I’m home schooling. We are not going out at all, but we have a pool and trampoline so the kids do that as their sports lessons!

Wow! Love the black with oxide ink and black on black embossing. It's good to hear how others are weathering the time at home. USA

Hello again Sassy. Thanks for the 5, no .. .. .. 6 black cool cards. Badda boo badda bing, love Bearly Art glue too!

Love all the techniques, especially the water-coloring. Thanks for sharing

I really like black card stock as well. The metallic watercolors and the black embossing - I have a black sparkle powder I think I would as well. Thanks for inspiring and all your funny comments. Take Care! USA

Love these ideas, chalkboard effect, background stamps, cover dies, watercolor, very creative! - USA

Great tips and tricks,as always.1year later in lockdown,which I’m UK and we are slowly lifting,which is kinda scary when I have been so careful,Thankfully crafting and awesome creators have kept me sane this Year.Keep safe and well 😁

I loved that water color on the black card stock. Thank you!

Like the chalkboard technique. The hop is a great way to meet and follow new card crafters.

Hey Laurel, You make black look so classy! (Well, the birthday card was more whimsically fun). Thanks for the tip on the new glue. Fingers crossed I get to try some... Thanks for keeping us entertained in these crazy days.

I really like your black cardstock techniques. I love the metallic card best, but the embossed black on black card is a close second. Thank you so much for sharing. (USA)

Hello from KY, USA - WOW I love using black card stock too! These cards look amazing! Thank you so much for sharing these tips. Looking forward to learning more from you.

I absolutely love this KZfaq video hop. So much better then blog hops. Your cards are so nice. You make it look so easy. 🥰

Thank you for hopping our way. Haven’t use black much, but gonna start. Ty.

Hello I'm Donna from Lexington NC USA. I really enjoyed watching your video. You made me smile 😊thank you for that. I love your techniques and ideas. Thanks for sharing have a Bless day.

Love the white on black. I can never get mine to show up that good. Well done!

LAUREL!!! This is the first time that I have come across any of your videos - I WANT YOU AS A FRIEND! You are hilarious and you sincerely make me so happy. I sincerely hope that doesn't sound creepy! Lol Thanks for your love for crafting! God bless you and your talent!

Loved the ideas for black card stock. My favorite one was the 5th one. 💕 It was beautiful. I’m in the USA

Wow. Great ideas. Love the black and white! Also, great effect with the metallic watercolors.

The metallic water color - I SO WANT!!

Oh my god.. Laura..this is just like winning a lottery of ideas on black card stock. I would never have tried this until I hadn't seen this v lovely demonstration video.. This definitely goes into my saves and would share how I created this.. The monochromatic card is fantastic.. I had never thought of such a brilliant idea.. And the metallic water coloring on the black cardstock... Omg im still drooling over that.. I loved the way you've interacted with us all round the video really sounding like we are all together in your craft room while you are creating it.loads of love and hugs.. 😊 USA 🇺🇸

Great ideas with the black cardstock. Also like the cleaning sponge.

I love all the ways to use black card stock! Now to remember them when I make cards is the hard part!

I never think of using black cardstock except for matting. Thanks for this video. Also, I’ve done metallic painting only on white cardstock. Thanks for the ideas.

So glad to see this video Laurel I had bought a whole pack of black cardstock with lots of ideas at the time of what to do and I had sort of forgot it all. So thanks.

Hi from an internation viewer. I love techniques videos and I love your energy so thank you for that. Heat embossing on a black cardstock is my favorite of the six and the one with the metalic watercolor is stunning. As for the toilet paper mania - it is insane. I mean, if there is no food then why do we need so much toilet paper... Stay safe and we all hope to get back to our normal (boring) routine as soon as possible.

oh my goodness... 'pimping out the glue'!! You are SO funny! Love your videos and thanks for reminding me to haul out my black paper to use with your awesome techniques! Lois

Fabulous cards and wonderful techniques for using black cardstock. I LOVE the metallic watercolors. USA

I do have. Lots of black card stock, I love learning new technique

They aren't "no brainers" for newbies. Thanks for sharing. Lots of new ideas. USA

Love the reminder to use black/dark cardstock more often! Fun cards!! USA

The cards are beautiful! Love the background stamps and metallic watercolors!

Wow! At last, someone using BLACK card stock! I love using black card and this video is great! I have subscribed! Your fun and bubbly personality makes me smile - thank you so much! I have been in isolation at home (with 2 cats!) for 33 days and am looking or some inspiration to make cards. You give me that inspiration! Thank you! Stay safe!