MORE WAYS TO USE LAMINATING FOLDERS IN YOUR CARD MAKING

Here are a few more ideas on ways to use laminating folders in your cardmaking. The card fold styles have been inspired by Sam Calcott and here are links to her videos - • Spinning Accordion Fol... , • Beautiful Floral Wreat...
Here’s a link to a previous video I have made with ideas on how to use laminating folders to create embellishments for card making - • Embellishments from La...
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Bitty Holiday Wishes (CS417) - My Favourite Things
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[@Wyrmwood66]

The card with the round part is probably one of the prettiest cards I have seen

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Connie! That card style is just perfect for showing off an acetate or laminated folder. 😊💕💕

[@rhondakennedy819]

Both cards are really great!!! Be kind to each other. Stay safe. Love to all

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Rhonda! I hope you’re having a great day! 💕💕

[@patsternburg8737]

Absolutely love that idea! The first card is my favorite.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Pat! There’s just something about the acetate that really seems to add so much to a card! 😄💕💕

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Bingeing your vids on replay, your card designs and tutorials are impressive… thank you! 🙏🏾💜✨🤩💕😉

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Gwen! That’s really kind of you! 😊💕💕

[@janelloyd1185]

It's lovely to see something different to try out, these are beautiful cards. X

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Jane! The cards were inspired by Sam Calcott and she’s got lots of fun ideas too. 😊💕💕

[@pvergiels501]

Beautiful and different cards

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind comment! 💕💕

[@teresasanner-fecto3690]

Wonderful cards! Such fun ideas for laminating pouches...I need to get busy! Thank you Karen.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Teresa! I hope you have fun. 😄❤️❤️

[@VB-sc2bb]

Just Beautiful, thank you for your ideas, never seen this idea before, I have often wondered what else I could do with laminating pouches, so glad I came across your video. 💖

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much! I also have sat there and wondered what to do with all those pouches! 😂💕💕

[@LadyJP6969]

♥️it!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much again and Happy New Year to you! 💕💕

[@janiceblough]

Very special cards, just beautiful!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Janice! They are definitely fun cards to make and give away. 😊💕💕

[@sherylosullivan9619]

Thanks Karen. Some great innovate ideas!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Sheryl! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 😊💕💕

[@cherij9008]

Beautiful card Karen!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Cheri! I appreciate it. 🤗❤️❤️

[@marymachin4845]

Beautiful cards Karen ❤

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Mary! Those laminating folders really are fun. 😀❤️

[@wendyhazelgrave3085]

BRILLIANT

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you Wendy! These are really fun to do. 😄💕💕

[@pekeluver7]

WoW! Just WoW and thank you

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you Kim! I’m glad you enjoyed that one. 😄❤️❤️

[@roxytimmons482]

Wow elegantly beautiful Karen😍😍😍😍🤗

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Roxy! I appreciate it. 🤗💕💕

[@jade7249]

Absolutely beautiful

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Eve! 💕💕

[@kiwipommiegirl]

These cards are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing and clearly giving instructions how to make them.x

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed those cards as they are a little different from the norm but fun. 😄💕💕

[@theresaz2023]

Wow!!! Gorgeous cards!!!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Theresa! The folders really add that lovely shine. 😊❤️❤️

[@teresabetancourt4734]

YOu are an EXCELLENT crafter! Thank you for sharing!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Teresa for that very kind comment! I hope you have a great weekend. 💕💕

[@dianalama1591]

Both very beautiful, lots of detailed work!!!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Diana! I appreciate it. 🤗💕💕

[@mtredeker7294]

Interesting for sure!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thanks so much! 💕💕

[@JH-wd7ul]

Gorgeous!!! ❤❤👍👍❤❤

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much! That poinsettia card style was inspired by Sam Calcott of Mixed Up Crafts - she has some really fun ideas. 💕💕

[@vonniescrafts1]

You put so much into your cards I really loved this one very very cute x

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Vonnie! I do like the look of the acetate on those cards - it just adds a certain uniqueness. 😊💕💕

[@MargaretMcGee1]

Wow!! So beautiful. TFS. Love this.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Margaret! I’m really glad you liked them! 🤗❤️❤️

[@MariaNyceDesigns]

Lovely & fun cards! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Maria! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 💕💕

[@janoirmoon5099]

Omg these are awesome! What clever designs!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much! It’s always fun to have some different designs in your repertoire I think. 😄💕💕

[@bethjackson8727]

These are amazing. Time consuming but worth it.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Beth! They were fun to do. 😊💕💕

[@vanessabrown28]

You have certainly added a WOW to these cards. I think I slightly prefer the first one but they are both beautiful and can be decorated in so many ways. Thank you!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Vanessa! I think my favourite is the first one too and that card style really shows off the acetate well. 🤗💕💕

[@debbiequinn1513]

Beautiful cards! 😍💕

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Debbie! 💕💕

[@catheyday4182]

Love this idea! Brilliant! Thanks for sharing!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Cathey! It’s really fun making your own “acetate”. 😄💕💕

[@pauladyer9845]

Beautiful

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you Paula! 💕💕

[@judiwells156]

Beautiful cards!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Judi! I hope you give it a go. 😊💕💕

[@saratalbot62]

Both beautiful

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Sara! 💕💕

[@marilynlynskey2005]

Very beautiful!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Marilyn! I appreciate it. 💕💕

[@lauriepetritis6434]

Very clever!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Laurie! 💕💕

[@hayleydoherty9557]

Love this thank you x

[@tami1796]

Thank you for sharing your videos

[@KarensKardzz]

You are so welcome Tami! I hope they’ve given you a little inspiration. 💕💕

[@lindapullan6937]

Fabulous cards. Well done. You have earned yourself another subscriber.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Linda and I’m so happy that you subscribed! I’ll do my best to bring you some good videos. 😊💕💕

[@virginiaellison8227]

Karen, I love the way you used the laminating folders. Both of your cards are beautiful.... Thanks for sharing your creativity.....❤❤❤

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Virginia! It really is a fun way to create your own designer acetate! 😄💕💕

[@momofschnauzers]

Meticulously created, no-nonsense video. Your results are amazing and inspirational.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Bonnie! Those are both fun card folds for using laminating folders or acetate. 💕💕

[@samanthamillett5343]

I have found that lint rollers are wonderful for glitter and embossing powder ❤️

[@KarensKardzz]

Thanks so much for that tip Samantha! Would they remove the glitter though from the stencilled pattern that you want to keep as well? Or do you mean for all the excess glitter that is in my craft room and on my dog? 😄💕💕

[@mtredeker7294]

I found lint rollers are also good for cleaning Cricut mats. It not only takes the lint but puts glue on at same time! We learn a lot from these video’s!

[@KarensKardzz]

I love learning from everyone! Thanks for that tip too! 💕💕

[@samanthamillett5343]

@@KarensKardzz I use my lint roller for my work surfaces and the floor… anywhere the glitter or embossing powder gets that I don’t want it lol

[@KarensKardzz]

That’s a great idea Samantha! I’m going to give it a try and I may even include the dog in that lint roller cleaning! 😂❤️❤️

[@Faithful10415]

Excellent techniques. Definitely giving this a whirl. Beautiful cards. The snow globe is my fave. Thank you!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Annie! I like the first card too. 😊💕💕

[@lindafielder8344]

Great idea

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Linda! 💕💕

[@adelestolte9664]

Amazing cards!!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Adele! It’s really fun to be able to make your own decorated “acetate”. 😊💕💕

[@aileenryan9552]

Wow three amazing cards, loved watching what you did, the use of the laminating folders brilliant. Thank you so much

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Aileen for that sweet comment and for taking the time to watch the video and leave me a note! There’s just something really fun about being able to make your own acetate style card and to decorate it the way you want. Plus, all the shine and glitter always make me happy. 😄❤️❤️

[@margaretg2097]

Wow! These are amazing, Karen. I'm going to be trying these for sure! 🦋

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you again Margaret and have lots of fun with those laminating folders! 💕💕

[@CraftyMomma05]

I love your ideas!!! I can't wait to try them. The kitty stamp is adorable!! You have a lot of talent and creativity; thank for sharing them!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much for that kind comment! I’m so glad you like the ideas and will give them a try. And I agree about that kitten stamp - it really is adorable. 😄❤️❤️

[@annesmith1718]

Oh Karen, you ALWAYS give me so much inspiration! Yu are so very inventive and I love seeing what you create. Many thanks! ❤❤❤

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so very much Anne! You have no idea how happy that makes me to help give you a little inspiration! Have a great weekend. 🤗💕💕

[@fatmaozkan5453]

Your cards are beautiful. Just subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing more of your crafts x

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Fatima! And a big welcome to my channel! 🤗💕💕

[@hayleydoherty9557]

Great fun will try thankvyou x

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Hayley! I hope you have lots of fun with it. 😊💕💕

[@janemcgill6576]

I am always excited to see another video posting. I love making interactive card and you never disappoint with unique cards. With this video I have some new techniques to try, yeah!!! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Jane! I love interactive cards too. They’re just so much fun to give away and are so much better than store bought cards. I hope you have fun with these if you give them a try! 🤗❤️❤️

[@karenbliss5075]

What beautiful cards - I love these techniques - have never seen anything like this before.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Karen! It’s really fun to make your own special acetate, so I’m really happy I could show you! 💕💕

[@kayebrown2440]

WOW! Fabulous techniques with beautiful results. Your video came up in my suggestions and so now I subscribed as you are so creative and enjoyable to watch. 😊

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Kaye! And I’m so glad you subscribed. 🤗💕💕

[@valeriethorpe3399]

Oh wow I love what you have done... I definitely want to try this .....

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Valerie and I hope you have fun with it! 💕💕

[@elizabetheddy1073]

Wow, Karen, these cards are absolutely beautiful! You were so creative and come up with the most unique gorgeous cards ever! There is so much time and planning that you put into these cards! I absolutely love them! Thank you, thank you thank you! And I hope you have a very Merry Christmas! 😊❤️🎅🏻

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Elizabeth! That is such a kind comment! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas too. 🤗❤️❤️

[@karenyoung58]

Just beautiful! Wow, both are glittery and so gorgeous. (PS I have that glitter and only used it once! 🤣 )

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Karen! It’s beautiful glitter but I confess I have to prepare myself for the mess that goes with it! 😂💕💕

[@dominique908]

I absolutely LOVE this card. I can’t wait to try this out tomorrow. Thank you for the inspiration 🥰.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Dominique! I hope you have lots of fun with it! 😊❤️❤️

[@pekeluver7]

Beautiful cards! Please tell me what else that you used on the snowflakes besides the white ink. They are so pretty

[@KarensKardzz]

Thanks so much Kim! I used Distress Mica Flakes inside the laminating folder and that gives most of the sparkle. I hope that helps! ❤️

[@teresamcdaniel3554]

Oooh, a new Karen’s Kards video!!! I love these laminate folder cards. On the first card did you cut a circle frame of glittered laminate to put over the edges of your circle? It kind of looks like it but I can’t tell for sure. Maybe it didn’t need anything to give it a finished look? As always, thanks for sharing 💕

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Teresa! I actually put some Die Cut’N Bond on a scrap of white cardstock and then cut the circle frame from that. Then I added the glitter to the now sticky frame. One day I’ll learn to actually press the record button fully! 😂❤️❤️

[@dinacarroll9211]

Great projects. i love all of the laminating tips. I am curious though, why not just run it through the laminator one time with a single sheet in the pouch instead of twice to get the double sided laminating? Not doubting you, just confused.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you Dina! Sometimes I do run things through with only the one sheet, but if it’s likely to move around without the extra support, I tend to put it through with the two sheets. Usually, this is when I have loose glitter in the pouches. And the only reason I do that, is I’ve done it with the one sheet for support and had it tip over and move around, so now I’m nervous about the one sheet. 😂💕

[@laceysockittome]

love your ideas and your video! Can you please tell me which laminating pouches you used? Thank you.

[@KarensKardzz]

Hi Lacey, thank you so much! I have been using the Amazon Basics laminating pouches. I also have thicker 5 ml Scotch pouches, but I did use the Amazon ones in this video. I hope that helps! ❤️❤️

[@rennieneasey-oconnell7495]

A wonderful tutorial! Any tips for the reverse stamping?

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Rennie! For the reverse stamping, I used a piece of clear packaging acetate that I placed in my stamp positioner in the corner. I stamped onto that and then placed my cardstock over it and pressed down. The image is never as great as stamping onto cardstock, but I traced over it with a Copic pen afterwards. I hope that helps. 😊💕💕

[@scrapbooksandmemories]

Very cool techniques with a laminator! So it is only the mica glitters that work well with this technique?

[@KarensKardzz]

I’ve tried a few other frosty type glitters, but they seem to become “invisible” after being run through the laminator. The Distress mica flakes seem to be thicker and more opaque and they keep some of that frostiness. As for the Distress Glitter Dust, it’s just super sparkly and that shows up after laminating. I’m sure there are other gold or silver glitters that would probably work also. If you have some, maybe test out small batches first? I’ve even tried some sparkle pastes with mixed results. I hope that helps! 💕💕

[@scrapbooksandmemories]

@@KarensKardzz thank you so much for the information. I definitely plan to try these techniques out

[@KarensKardzz]

You are so welcome and I hope you have fun!

[@robinebner879]

What is a parchment carrier and where can you get laminated folders

[@KarensKardzz]

Hi Robin, a parchment carrier is just a folded sheet of thin parchment paper and mine came with my laminating machine. As for the laminated folders, you can find those in most office supply stores or Amazon. I’ve been using the Amazon basics 3 ml laminating folders but I also have the Scotch 5 ml folders which are thicker. I hope that helps!

[@katielove9932]

I like your card idea. I just don't like the Santa. It would have been cuter to have a penguin, snowman, or reindeer face.

[@todayicelebrateme]

I would advise not to do that trump! Because other stuff can come out.