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An easy Whitewashing Technique with our Retiring In Colors

I had time to play with the Whitewashing technique & our beautiful Calming Camellia stamp set.

This first card features my top favorite color among the retiring 2020-22 In Colors; Misty Moonlight.  I hope it returns someday! 

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I decided to cut the pieces down to fit and layer on one 8 1/2" X 11" piece of Basic White CS. I love saving card stock this way.  

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The In Color pieces measure 3 3/8" X 4 1/2" and the layering White is 3 1/2" X 4 5/8".

How did I do the Whitewashing Technique?  I use our White Craft ink pad and a water painter.  I added a few drops of the White Craft ink refill to the inside of the ink pad and added water from the brush.  Swirl it around a bit and start painting.  You don't need much if you like it soft; I prefer it pretty diluted. 

You can see a demonstration in this video; it's the second project. 

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Heads up!! These 2020-22 In Color will retire at the end of March.  If you have the ink pads, make sure you have the ink refills and grab extra card stock or Designer Paper too!  See all of this color line here. 

***Once the retired list comes out these tend to sell out FAST! 

Here's my other favorite of these In Colors; Just Jade.  I love this pretty, medium toned green.  It fits so beautifully with other colors! 

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This stamp set is a 'distinktive' set which means it gives multiple hues of color with one inking.  Love these so much! 

Did you notice that these cards are also monochromatic?  I cannot get enough of a single color with a neutral. This technique truly shows off our gorgeous colors! 

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The Calming Camellia stamp set is free during Sale-a-Bration with a $300 order.  So if you have a big wishlist you can get this free along with $36 in host rewards AND 6 additional Sale-a-Bration choices too! Click here to see it. 

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  • A colorful Joseph’s Coat technique with Layered Thoughts

    Have you ever done the Joseph’s Coat technique?  It’s one of those techniques that makes you feel like an artist.

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    I shared how to do it on last week’s Live video. The card I’m featuring today uses the Layering Thoughts technique with three of our newest In Colors – Strawberry Slush, Darling Duckling and Timid Tiger.  

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    These colors – card stock, ink, refills, gems, markers and card stock are all 15% off in August. See these products and so much more here.  It’s a great time to grab these items while discounted. 

    This technique involves a few steps:

    1. sponge colors over your neutral card stock – I used White. 
    2. Tap or rub the embossing buddy over the layer. 
    3. Stamp your images using Versamark ink. 
    4. Heat emboss with Clear embossing powder and your heat tool. Let dry. 
    5. Rub a dark ink (memento black here) over the entire layer.  The embossed areas will resist the water based ink. 
    6. Dab off excess ink with a tissue or paper towel.  Done!  

    Here’s how I finished the inside.  I wanted to use all of the colors I colored on the front so I used my Stampin’ Write markers on the stamp before stamping. 

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    Here is the free project sheet for this card. Click on the following link to print or download it.  Download Layered Thoughts Joseph’s Coat Technique

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    I’ll be sharing the other cards in the next few days. Stay tuned! 

    The video tutorial for this card and two more versions is below.  Be sure to follow me on YouTube here so you don’t miss any of my tutorials. 

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  • Look at this pretty Notes from the Heart kit to go

    This beautiful card kit includes the Notes from the Heart Paper Pumpkin refill kit with additional product added to jazz up the cards. 

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    This kit to go includes the original Paper Pumpkin refill kit plus extra card stock and layers needed to make all 12 cards including 12 envelopes.  You’ll also receive a new package of sponge daubers. 

    You will need greeting images, a few inks and embossing folders are optional. 

    Reserve your kit here. The tutorial includes step by step directions, photos, measurements & a supplies list. It is sent via email immediately after purchase. Check your spam or junk folder.  

    *The pre-cut kit is mailed to you at the end of August.  

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    See all of my kits & tutorials here.  Ordering more than one kit saves on shipping! 

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  • Beautiful Painterly Pears fun fold card kit to go; or choose the PDF tutorial option

    Oh my gosh; I just love these cards in this kit to go.  The Painterly Pears designer paper is gorgeous! 

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    Each card is a unique fun fold layout.  And there’s an exclusive video tutorial for them for everyone that orders the kit or tutorial.  There are 5 different layouts with 2 of each in the kit to go and it includes over $20 in Stampin’ Up! products in addition to the pre-cut card pieces!

    This kit includes the following:

    • 1/2 pkg. Painterly Pears DSP (6″ X 12″)
    • shares of both Low-profile Sparkle Dots & Mossy Meadow/Gold ribbon
    • all pre-cut pieces to make 10 cards
    • the PDF tutorial with measurements, directions, supplies and photos
    • exclusive video tutorial

    Reserve your kit to go here for $32.  Or choose the PDF tutorial option here.  

    This kit will be mailed out at the end of August. The PDF tutorial with video link is emailed to you immediately after payment. Check your junk of spam folder. 

    *You will need your own greeting images, ink, adhesives, paper snips and trimmer to complete the cards. 

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    *If you’d like to subscribe to receive a kit automatically each month please use the button below.  My subscribers get a free surprise every few months along with the guarantee of a beautiful kit full of products too! 

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