The Magic of Distress Oxides

Discover the art of cardmaking with this step-by-step tutorial featuring the vibrant and versatile Distress Oxides. In this video, we dive deep into the world of creative cardmaking, showcasing innovative techniques to elevate your projects with the unique, reactive properties of Distress Oxides.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, you'll find valuable tips on blending, layering, and creating stunning backgrounds that make your handmade cards stand out. We'll cover essential techniques such as direct-to-paper methods, water-reactive effects, and embossing with Distress Oxides, ensuring your cardmaking journey is both enjoyable and inspiring.
Join us as we explore the endless possibilities of combining Distress Oxides with various cardmaking materials and tools. You'll learn how to select the perfect color combinations, create eye-catching gradients, and add that special touch to your cards that only Distress Oxides can provide.
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[@melissazabower339]

Don't forget embossing powder! Because they stamp so crisply, I stamp the sentiment in the color I want and sprinkle clear embossing powder. Voila! Beautiful

[@lisad.3247]

I love your videos Laurel. You are a kick. I love your crafting style too. 👍 Thanks for the great tips and the free ebook! 💕

[@heartofhopedesigns5105]

So nice to see you! Thanks for the tips!

[@charlottebradnick8102]

Loved the video. So glad yr back!

[@janetgreenblatt6656]

I checked every day and so glad you are back on the tube 😊😊

[@deborahbuonomo296]

Thank you for the free Ebook!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Thanks Laurel, great to see a video from you and great oxide tips!! Love my distress glaze!

[@MsLittlebob]

Happy to see you back. I love your videos. I learn a lot from them and have a laugh on top of it. Thank you for that and for the ebook too. 😊

[@angelaharnett6437]

Lovely to see you back , and love that stamp from Justine . Thank you for the helpful tips about Oxides

[@oceandreamer1958]

I’m happy to see you back, Laurel! Welcome! I love your videos. ❤😊

[@gingerpayne7310]

Amazing tips and techniques- so glad you are back on KZbin again

[@tjyb1502]

Your colour combos are absolutely killer!! Love those backgrounds !!!! I need more colours...😊

[@Jenniepoo3]

Love this! Thank you!

[@colleenbuiles9171]

Great tutorial as always! Love your techniques as well as your wonderfully contagious energy! Thank you so much!❤

[@mandyhall1674]

Great to see you back, love your videos, love your charm and sense of humour. Thanks for all the tips on the oxides Laurel and have the best day. Hugs x

[@michelel3372]

Thank you, this is very helpful!!

[@gigiandrews5327]

Fantastic video for people, like myself, that are new to these inks. I’ve been collecting colors I like and can’t wait to use these techniques. Thanks for the Ebook!! ❤❤❤

[@lindaanderson7375]

Thanks Laurel!

[@user-nu7dp3ko4r]

Nice to see you back

[@amormartin5605]

Thanks for your tips!!!! ❤

[@lizzystitch4842]

I needed this review...thanks!

[@kcinca5410]

I love Distress Micro Glaze. I use it on my envelopes printed on my InkJet printer so that the rain doesn't smudge the printing. I do use it for other techniques, too. One November, I misplaced my jar and, in a panic, I reordered it immediately. Still, every once in a while I forget where it is and spend loads of time trying to figure out why I didn't put it where it belongs. Silly really. Nice breakdown of all the great things you can do with oxides. I started out with the minis but soon realized there was so much more I could do with the oxides.

[@marysharvey]

I love, love, love my Raycon ear buds!

[@Wendy-sj6di]

Thank you I have learned a lot here😊

[@caseywalters6581]

These are amazing! I really loved the one with the stencil and water. It was stunning and crazy fast, which is good for me because I don’t have the patience for tiny details. Also, I really appreciate when you make mistakes so we can see what happens. The red and green that turned brown might be okay for fall, but not where you want both colors to shine.

[@franmc6797]

Laughed so hard over husband working remote and son on the computer. This is my house! My favourite distress oxide technique is with photo paper. When you buff it the colours are intense!

[@LaurelBeard]

Oh yes! Forgot all about that one!

[@pennefreeman1053]

Perfect

[@SueKAllen]

this is something that I'd like to learn how to do!

[@leonahiggins5170]

Laurel I use Vaseline instead of Distress Glaze. It works perfectly and exactly the same. I use it especially when posting cards to my grandchildren in Vancouver from Australia. ( It always rains there) Just a tiny bit polished on.

[@janinemccartney9664]

Thank you for the video🤗 I recently went on a purge and got rid of ink pads I hadn’t used in a couple of years. I hate throwing stuff out but it became a necessary evil. It’s just too much stuff in the way of creativity. I now only have the oxide inks and a couple of archival pads. I’ve been looking at the Pooler inks but haven’t invested in any of them yet. Maybe some videos I will watch to check them out. Thanks again ❤️

[@denisedudley3492]

I store my blending foams the same way, except I use a velcro dot instead of packaging tape.

[@kimarmstrong9161]

Thanks for the info! I have been debating with myself about trying the Distress or Distress Oxides. LOVE your sweatshirt! I'm an Aggie. Gig 'Em!👍🏻

[@subigland5600]

Thanks for coming back I love your technic and laid back approach it's a wonderful change, I look forward to seeing you again hopefully not till next year though 😜😁😜 xx

[@adahmstock]

I subscribed and requested the free ebook. I could not find the link for making the color wheel you mentioned. Thanks.

[@beckyev1965]

You mixing the red and green ink reminds me of my friend making red and green ice cubes for a Christmas party. The drinks looked like dish water :-)

[@pineapplepapercrafts]

I love distress oxide. I honestly dont have any other inks. Minus a permanent ink for colouring with water based mediums. I love how they stamp and how chalky the finish is

[@jennifers8843]

You don’t have pigment?

[@pennyrhode-vt9lc]

Love it

[@mpbailey18]

Love inky technique videos...they been MIA!!!

[@noreenkelly1704]

I love how you experiment live and not everything you create in front of the camera is perfect. Of course, many are perfect. But this shows how we can experiment and not get discouraged if everything isn't beautiful on the first try. P.S. you look great!

[@Lainers2000]

Thank you for the tips. This is one ink line where I have all the colors but I’m realizing I’m not utilizing them to their full capabilities.

[@lynnhartman6336]

Hi Laurel. Love your videos. I’ve certainly learned a lot from you. Tried to get the free ebook but it just kept spinning. Too much traffic maybe. I’ll try later.

[@tammymoore5392]

Saw your A&M sweatshirt and wondered if you live in Texas. I live in Texas and was just wondering. Great video!

[@TerriCZT16]

I have tried several time to get the ebook. Am I doing something wrong. I just entered my name and email several days ago and again today. Still nothing. Love the videos about Distress Oxide and I love using it. Tips and tricks are always welcome. Thanks, Laurel.

[@jkatz58]

Great info, loved it. I also have to say that I love my RayCon ear buds. I would be remiss if I did not also say, Rolllll Tide, Roll!!!😃

[@jesseb5112]

I use 6 inks, but oxides are awesome. I forget about my microglaze. Thank you for the reminder

[@patnunley2341]

Would like the link to Justines stamp

[@jennifers8843]

Where did you get the storage for your Catherine Pooler stamp pads?

[@LaurelBeard]

ldli.co/e/om6pdqj

[@BonnieJoan]

Totally off topic, but you are looking so pretty today, as always. 😊

[@LaurelBeard]

Oh thank you!

[@roxanneklinger3828]

Long time since last video? We all need a break... Hope you feel wonderful and refreshed. Glad to see you back.

[@nicolalederer9517]

Hey, Laurel, should the packaging tape fail you: I work on the same principle but use velcro tape (one side velcro, one side sticky) to stick on the back of the stamp pad (obviously using the „hook“ side only). Works a treat. kind regards from Germany, Nicola

[@karenkuschel1748]

Yes, I do that too with the loopy side of the sticker velcro. They come in a little round sticker that works perfect for the round foam top.

[@margaretnestrick5901]

Where can I get the silicone mat you are using in the misti???

[@LaurelBeard]

ldli.co/e/9d93pjd

[@margaretnestrick5901]

@@LaurelBeard I'm looking for the clear silicone mat you used in place of the black foam mat inside the misti???

[@LaurelBeard]

I linked it above. It's called a grip mat.

[@Ninjamom4]

❤️❤️❤️

[@LoJo99]

❓?❓?❓QUESTION; why do you like the CP ink?

[@pennyf9886]

i'm not a fan of the chalky texture of oxides, it seems to never dry.

[@pambuckner5939]

"I can't help that I was blessed with good pipes." 😂 😂😂

[@LaurelBeard]

he is something else....

[@taracreatestoo6388]

Are you having thyroid troubles?

[@barbarahill6365]

Texas A&M!, Are you a Texas gal?

[@LaurelBeard]

My husband is!

[@barbarahill6365]

@@LaurelBeard He must be an Aggie like my husband! Me, I’m a UTGal so we have a mixed marriage! A bigger deal before the teams separated and stopped playing against each other in football. Now they will be back to it in 2025? Now I’ve got a grand daughter and grand daughter in law who graduated from A&M

[@finley2653]

"Promo SM"

[@user-qw8tb6kn1y]

So many commercials! Love your videos but…..