9 AMAZING things you can do with your INK PADS

[@yteldee]

These simple techniques add so much dimension and interest. Thanks for the great demo.

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

Not only is this inspirational to watch (and to remind me of all the tricks available to me) but, you are so fun to listen to. Stay chuckle-ly. (See, it's fun to make up your own words!)

[@LaurelBeard]

LOL! chuckle-ly! Love!

[@kellyskardsfl]

I use ink pads and embossing folders but I run them through my Big Shot. You have just opened my eyes to so many possibilities using them basically like a background stamp. You are a genius.

[@LaurelBeard]

HAHAH, thanks!

[@ardyth]

Using the MISTI for smooshing is awesome! And I think swinking is the perfect name for that technique!

[@carolinebredeson4198]

I LOVE your "# ways to use..."series! Always learn something new or just different. I'm also more and more into technique pieces as the background to a card, vs very putzy stamping and colouring. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@LaurelBeard]

You are so welcome!

[@ruthluther9577]

wow to all your creative inking ideas.

[@9liveslisa]

5 star video..................thanks for all the great ideas. I especially loved the stamping with dies. I definitely have to try that.

[@jenniferm1629]

I love your watercolored pieces!

[@cordeliaalderman391]

It’s always a pleasure to watch your videos. I always learn something.

[@maryreneebruno9962]

Thanks so much Laurel for these ideas! Love your style. Your watercolors are beautiful! Loved the first die idea.

[@lltpgh2012]

Thanks! Great suggestions. Beautiful water color florals!!!

[@deejohnson827]

"Sminking"!! I love it! 😍 Thanks so much for these ideas, Laurel!

[@rosalieridle4675]

Amazing results! I hope to try all of these great ideas!! Thank you!

[@rachelhawn8434]

Love your florals!

[@barbarahill6365]

Thank you for sharing all these techniques so we can grow as artists too!

[@LaurelBeard]

Any time!

[@annbonifant1460]

You are so fun! I just subscribed today! Too many people take card making so seriously. I love to have fun with it.Thank you! 💕

[@LaurelBeard]

Awe thanks so much. And thanks for subbing.

[@743linda]

You always come up with such great tips!!! Thank you❤️

[@pattieduffy4992]

I LOVE every technique you demonstrated! THANK YOU ! I love your tutorials! This was a Great topic.

[@LaurelBeard]

Thank you so very much!

[@craftyemily.]

I love these tips! Especially with the embossing folders!

[@SharetheMakewithCaroline]

You're a hoot! I'm trying the inking both sides of the embossing folders for sure...I seem to have hundreds.

[@vayes7958]

Wow, love these techniques especially the sminking.....😁

[@margaritavillacorta790]

GREAT tutorial! I love all these techniques, thank you for sharing.

[@paulienvandenbosch3857]

Thank you for sharing these great ways, how to use inkpads. I love the backgrounds, using the metal die. And you are so fun. You always crack me up. Haha

[@AggieScrapMom]

Thanks for the different techniques! This helps remind me that it’s ok to step out of the box!😊

[@michelegourd5742]

Thanks so much for sharing!!I really like the shading one!! I had not thought of that!!!

[@margaretschuering622]

Love your summary of these ideas! I forgot some of them that I used to do/use, thanks for the reminder!

[@oceandreamer1958]

I love your videos! Great techniques, Laurel! We need these reminders!

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Amazing techniques ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx

[@TheJournalCottage]

Hello Laurel. I’m a new 🐝 on your channel. I stopped watching for a minute so I could write your information in my “ideas journal” these are truly amazing. See you again soon🦋

[@LaurelBeard]

Awe, this is awesome! Thank you so much!

[@reneeallen1118]

Yes! Love these techniques

[@kezthefam8263]

Love these techniques Laurel hi from Sydney Australia xx

[@barbaraarmstrong4295]

Would love to see them turned into cards... one of your many gifts and talents!! Thanks 🙏

[@lisamorice4701]

I've saved this video to watch when I'm stuck in a rut and need a reminder of different techniques to use. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@LaurelBeard]

You are so welcome!

[@heatherradford1994]

Brilliant. I've not done most of those techniques but think I will now over the weekend ha. Yr such a gem with yr tips xx

[@LaurelBeard]

So glad!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Great ideas, thanks Laurel.

[@jennibrannan790]

Lots of great ideas,thank you

[@joanl9383]

Wow great technique video!

[@elizabethmarquez499]

You are so fun to watch!!! Thank you

[@LaurelBeard]

Oh thank you!

[@glennistrotman8421]

Need to try out sminking and ink smooshing on a mist door, that is a brilliant idea

[@janeholloway8596]

A very useful video! Thank you!

[@vayes7958]

Awesome... Great tips Ty

[@maryannfry5408]

Great tutorial!

[@susiescraftroomandstudio]

What great ideas! I will be trying these. Blessings and Hugs 🤗

[@kathrynmeier3870]

Wonderful hints. Love it. But I don't know where to get info on site

[@LaurelBeard]

What info are you looking for?

[@kathrynmeier3870]

@@LaurelBeard the products

[@divyaruth3563]

Awesome techniques! So, switching between oxides and dies inks doesn’t damage the blending brushes or ink pads?

[@LaurelBeard]

Not that I have noticed at all. Both are water based so they rinse right off!

[@pamcadd8658]

Great techniques, Laurel! I love the idea of using the Misti door to do the ink smooshing so you can see what's going on. This is a method I use a lot. However, I don't want to mess up the door of my Misti because I find the plastic surface hard to clean. I happen to have some clear, smooth glass cutting boards (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B3DMTQA) that are about 6" x10", so I'll be using them for smooshing. So easy to wipe the ink off of. I also use a glass cutting board as a weight when I have a curled or warped watercolored piece. I put a paper towel on the page to absorb the dampness, then the glass board to weight it down, and it dries flat with no effort.

[@LaurelBeard]

What a great idea Pam.

[@joanl9383]

Does everything come clean with just wipes or water?

[@anniesews]

Fun video.

[@angelahartley3212]

Who'd a thunk it?! Must try!!! Thank you!!

[@scubajenn5]

Cool beans! How do you like the C&9th inks compared to the Catherine Pooler inks??

[@LaurelBeard]

Great question. I like both the inks. I have had Catherine's since she launched so I will continue to keep full stock of all her inks. Her pads a wee bit higher than Concords... And the ink pads stack. However, Concord has great colors and is a different shape than Catherine's.... Both have foam.... Not sure you could go wrong with either.

[@scubajenn5]

@@LaurelBeard I bought the C&9th & a few more CP inks...I "might" have a problem 🤭

[@shay7090]

What kind of paper are you using for water technique?

[@LaurelBeard]

Canson XL :)

[@LizHallLiz]

I like you said you were lazy and used the same blending brush. That you just cleaned it. I have done that too!

[@LaurelBeard]

I love it!

[@melaniefisher8823]

Lololololol I was talking to you, (you know - those videos that relate to exactly how my mind thinks) so I was answering your question and when you were saying bye I actually tried to get you to say....smh... do you remember when visiting was real? Anyway, thanks for the laughs

[@LaurelBeard]

LOL!!!!!

[@tcconnection]

👍

[@rosalieridle4675]

What do you clean your Misti with?

[@LaurelBeard]

Usually just water and a microfiber cloth! If I really have to get in there and give it a good cleaning, I use the NOVUS cleaner.