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Striking and fun Black Magic technique with video!

June 30, 2026

I shared this pretty card on last week’s Live video. It’s the Black Magic technique!

My colors include Peaceful Pine, Old Olive (ink only), Golden Glow and White. It features the Fern & Flora bundle seen here.

What is the Black Magic technique? It’s where you start with a light neutral piece of card stock and add color with sponges or markers. Then stamp images in Versamark and heat emboss with clear embossing powder. The magic happens when you cover it completely with a water based ink (here I used Secret Sea). Then wipe off the ink that does not ‘stick’ to the heat embossed areas. True magic!

Watch my video tutorial further below to see this technique in action.

On this card I used mostly the stamp images; only the greeting die-cut is from the dies. I added a few In Color butterfly gems and the pretty Golden Glow ribbon too.

I created a free project sheet for this card; click here to download it or to print it.

I made one with Golden Glow as the card base and the other as Peaceful Pine as the card base.

Below is the video tutorial for this card and another.

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Retiring In Colors! Don’t wait to get what you need; many are in low inventory now!

February 24, 2026

The 2024-26 In Colors were among our very favorites and sadly they are retiring in March. Most of these items are in low inventory now. Please do not wait to get what you need while you can.

You can see all of these color items here. Or click on any item below to get to the online store.

These sherbet inspired colors will truly be missed!

2024-2026 In Color™ 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 165299
Price: $12.50

2024-2026 In Color™ Flat Pearls – 165266
Price: $8.50

Peach Pie Classic Stampin Pad – 163810
Price: $9.00

Peach Pie Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill – 163819
Price: $5.50

Peach Pie 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 163799
Price: $14.00

Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – 163827
Price: $11.00

Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad – 163809
Price: $9.00

Summer Splash Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill – 163818
Price: $5.50

Summer Splash 8-1/2″ X 11 Cardstock – 163797
Price: $14.00

Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – 163826
Price: $11.00

Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin Pad – 163807
Price: $9.00

Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill – 163816
Price: $5.50

Pretty In Pink 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 163793
Price: $14.00

Pretty In Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – 163824
Price: $11.00

Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin Pad – 163808
Price: $9.00

Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill – 163817
Price: $5.50

Shy Shamrock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 163795
Price: $14.00

Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – 163825
Price: $11.00

Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad – 163811
Price: $9.00

Petunia Pop Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill – 163820
Price: $5.50

Petunia Pop 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 163801
Price: $14.00

Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – 163828
Price: $11.00

2024–2026 In Color™ Classic Stampin’ Pads – 165058
Price: $40.50

2024–2026 In Color™ 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 163803
Price: $14.00

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Great way to use the Extraordinary Washi Tape with video

February 23, 2026

We made this beautiful card at my February card clubs. It features the Extraordinary Washi Tape from the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog.

Aren’t they pretty? And because the washi tape includes two color combinations (all in one roll) I was able to offer two choices of colors. You can see this pretty Washi tape here.

It also has a stamp & die bundle that matches it perfectly. I used only the single die seen here. What I love about this die is it cuts out all of one huge panel of flowers/leaves all at once! It’s a most amazing product, (well named) and incredible that you get 16 gorgeous flowers cut all at once!

That neat embossing folder on the large Vanilla is called Beautiful Pattern and can be seen here.

My colors include Old Olive and Very Vanilla, plus Calypso Coral with Petal Pink and Berry Burst with Fresh Freesia. We wrapped Old Olive twine around the Vanilla layer twice and tied it into a bow to anchor the flowers & greeting.

The other bundle I used is the Words of Beauty seen here. So many possibilities for greetings in this one.

A few other dies used here are theTextured Notes dies seen here (which are retiring but unavailable right now) and the Label Me Grateful dies which just retired.

I also used the ‘With You in Mind’ stamp set for the inside: A thin 1/4″ strip of matching CS finished it off nicely.

Here’s the free project sheet for this card. Click here to download or print it.

I hope you watch the video below to get the tips on using these products and finishing the card. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel while you’re there!

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Product of the Month is the new Painted Illusions 12 X 12″ designer paper

Get the NEW Stampin’ Positioner FREE when you choose the Starter Kit in February! Click here

Bonus Days – Redeem your coupons in February!

February’s PDF of the Month!

Two NEW kits just released here:

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It’s the last day for Free Shipping!

February 20, 2026

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get Free Shipping and one of our Product of the Month’s (POTM) at the same time! Shop here!

Once your order reaches the $75 point (before shipping & tax) you get both Free Shipping AND can add a POTM for just $5. There are 3 choices right now – 2 packs of DSP and one stamp set.

Choose from the True Blue Florals DSP seen here:

Or the Fabulous Sayings stamp set seen here:

Or the newest Painted Illusions 12 X 12″ DSP seen here:

Shop the Last Chance List here for our best deals.

And don’t forget to check out the Kit Collection here too. Who doesn’t love to have ready to go, all inclusive projects!?

You’ll also receive a free Tutorial (from the Lovely Blossoms suite) from me for any size order this month!

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