Striking and fun Black Magic technique with video!
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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New Arrivals – kits, online exclusives & more
Here’s an easy way to see all of the newest releases in July; click on any of them to see them in my store.
Remember that Online Exclusives simply means it can be found online. It isn’t in any printed publication. However Stampin’ Up! has given us this PDF you can print out or view.
DETAILS – Makes 1 album with 28 pages – Album size: 7-3/4″ x 7″ x 1-7/8″ – Page size: 6.5″ x 6″ – Colors: Blueberry Bushel, Crisp Cantaloupe, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger – Sentiments printed in English, French, and German
This is super exciting news! All first-time demonstrators (beginning July 1, 2026) will receive a surprise Welcome Box—a gesture of appreciation and a warm welcome into the global Stampin’ Up! creative community.
Here is a video that shows what’s inside. But here are the details:
What’s Inside the Welcome Box
A handwritten welcome letter from Sara
Stampin’ Up!-branded swag:
Pen
Pop-up pencil case
Pop-up waste basket
An exclusive card kit including:
Kit-sized stamp set
Full-size clear block
Classic Stampin’ Spot
Supplies to create eight “hello” cards
Here’s the link to join my Team; it’s just $99 and you can choose up to $125 in products of your choice!
Important Notes
The Welcome Box is exclusive to first-time demonstrators. Beginning July 1, 2026, anyone joining for the first time will receive a Welcome Box.
Current demonstrators have a one-time opportunity to order a Welcome Box after it launches. See below for details.
Rejoining demonstrators will receive all other joining perks (including the coupon code) but not a Welcome Box.
The next 3 months of gorgeous Paper Pumpkin kits – wow!
If you love working with ready to create kits; you have to see the next 3 months of Paper Pumpkin card kits! I think they’ll be some of our favorites ever! Here’s a sneak peek:
If you subscribe before July 10th you’ll receive the Hooray for Birthdays kit. Go here to subscribeand get a fun kit in the mail each month.
Remember you are in charge of which kits you receive. You can pause or skip any kit at any time. We always get a hint of what the upcoming kits will be.
Or get a pre-paid subscription in either 3, 6 or 12 months increments. It’s so nice to get a fun surprise in the mail each month! And you save when purchasing a pre-paid subscription plus earn FREE product credits! Shop here for this option.
And remember that once you’re a subscribe you have access to all of the past kits, refills and extras available. A great perk!
Here’s the flyer for the next 3 months. It describes each kit in detail.
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