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Joseph’s Coat technique video with the Botanical Layers

We're making these cards tonight on Facebook Live here on my FB page!  It's a technique that will WOW you with it's magic.  

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I chose to use the new Botanical Layers stamp set along with two new In Colors of Tahitian Tide & Parakeet Party.  I also added a bit of Bermuda Bay. 

The first step is to add color to a Basic White piece of card stock.  I used our Blending Brushes and added it randomly like this: 

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The next step is to stamp your images onto this colored card stock using Versamark ink and heat emboss using Clear embossing powder.  I highly recommend using an embossing buddy; although Stampin' Up! does not currently have them in our catalog.  It prevents excess powder from adhering to your paper before you stamp and heat emboss.  

After your heat embossing dries you need just two things to make these colorful, magical technique.  A classic 'dark' color of ink – I used Memento Black.  And a tissue or paper towel.  

You will take your classic/water-based ink pad (Black Memento for me here) and rub the ink pad directly over the heat embossed card stock.  Because the ink is water-based it will not adhere to the heat embossed areas but WILL adhere to the background that is NOT heat embossed. 

Next use a tissue or soft paper towel to rub off excess ink to reveal your colorful design.  

Here are my two pieces before I finished my cards: 

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Here are the measurements:

  • Card base is 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
  • stamped layer is 4" X 3", Parakeet Party green is 3 1/4" X 4 1/4"
  • 2 pieces DSP 2" X 1 1/2" and a greeting die-cut

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In this photo you can see a bit of the shine on the leaves from the heat embossing.  It truly is magic!  Join me here tonight at 7:30 pm CT. 

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  • Gingerbread & Peppermint cards – get the pre-cut kit or the PDF tutorial

    I've been thrilled with the response to my card kits to go lately.  Obviously many of you love pre-cut kits!  Christmas is a great time to get them when many crafters are looking for easy ideas to create their holiday cards quickly. 

    I chose the Gingerbread & Peppermint designer paper this month for its fun, nostalgic designs and traditional colors.  Look at the cards in this kit:

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    Most of these cute cards are unique fun folds too.  This designer paper is filled with larger shaped images for cute accents, or use the plaids, stripes, and swirls for candy, backgrounds, or accent pieces. 

    This card kit is available through November 18th & includes the following:

    • 10 pre-cut cards including die-cut & punched pieces. 
    • $20 in product including the Gingerbread & Peppermint DSP & Red Rhinestones.
    • the free PDF tutorial with photos, measurements, directions and supply list

    It does not include stamped images, red ribbon or white twine.  You will need to cut your new Designer paper to finish the cards as shown including fussy cutting some images from the paper. 

    I used Real Red, Old Olive & Early Espresso inks as well as the Frosted Gingerbread & Snowman Season stamp sets.  You can easily substitute other greetings. 

    This kit to go will mail out at the end of November via Priority Mail.  

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    Online orders over $50 get a pre-cut card kit of 4 cards & PDF tutorial.
    *Orders over $80 will receive the card kit PLUS 24 Iridescent snowflakes!

    This is the free card class you get with a $50 order from me in November. 

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    All online orders in November will receive my Eden's Garden PDF 10 project tutorial free!

    If you order the Eden's Garden bundle or collection you get an additional 12 projects for a total of 22 projects PDF!  

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  • Ever Eden; a gorgeous card kit to go!

    Did you see the new Eden's Garden Collection yet?  It's available starting today!  It's a combination of a sneak peak bundle from the upcoming Spring Catalog AND exclusive papers & gems available from November 2nd to January 3rd (while supplies last). You can see it all here.  

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    I may be called Flowerbug but my real love is botanicals – trees & leaves.  This collection of products is gorgeous in greens, gold & a bit of Cherry Cobbler and consists of mostly leaves, berries & stems.  I've made sooo many projects with it in the last week; it's truly beautiful.  

    Below are the 10 cards I created using the Ever Eden specialty designer paper; most of them are fancy folds too.  I do like to jazz up a normal card with a bit of interest using fun folds, color combos or unique designs. 

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    This pre-kit to go includes 10 pre-cut cards (including punched or die-cut pieces), $20 in product and the PDF tutorial.  It features the Ever Eden specialty paper; beautiful in Evergreen & Succulent & Gold.

    There is a limited quantity of these available.  Order by November 16th.  It will mail out the last week of November via Priority Mail. 

    *Add on the Eden's Garden bundle to this kit and get an additional huge 22 project tutorial FREE and an extra 4 card class!  *message me for this option and pay all at once (Plus get additional gifts seen below)

    You'll receive the 10 card PDF tutorial in an email immediately upon payment. *Check your spam!

    This kit to go includes the following:

    • 10 pre-cut cards; 2 each of 5 designs.  Most are unique folds 
    • 1/2 pkg. Ever Eden specialty designer paper
    • a share of Garden gems
    • 3/8" open weave Evergreen ribbon 

    You'll use a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper to complete the cards. You'll also need ink & stamps. I used Evening Evergreen & Soft Succulent inks and the Eden's Garden stamp set; but you easily can substitute whatever you own.

    I highly recommend adding on the bundle; I can add it to your kit to go in the same package! 

    **This kit is not the monthly kit my subscribers will receive.  That is the Gingerbread & Peppermint kit seen here. I'll share it tomorrow.  Get both November kits here. 

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    Online orders over $50 get a pre-cut card kit of 4 cards & PDF tutorial.
    *Orders over $80 will receive the card kit PLUS 24 Iridescent snowflakes!

    This is the free card class you get with a $50 order from me in November. 

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    All online orders in November will receive my Eden's Garden PDF 10 project tutorial free!

    If you order the Eden's Garden bundle or collection you get an additional 12 projects for a total of 22 projects PDF!  

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  • Eden’s Garden; a beautiful new product collection starts Tuesday!

    I'm so excited about the Eden's Garden product collection that starts tomorrow, November 2nd! 

    It's a combination of a sneak peak bundle from the upcoming Spring Catalog AND exclusive papers & gems available from November 2nd to January 3rd (while supplies last). 

    I've been playing with this collection and shared many projects here on my latest video. I'm also featuring it in one of my November kits to go.  I'll share that tomorrow or click here to see it in my Shop.

    Here's a small sample of some of the cards I've made. 

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    *see the EDENS GARDEN flyer here with the details. 

    The Eden's Garden bundle includes a 10 piece cling mount stamp set with a distinktive style and a 5 piece set of dies that coordinate. It's $52 #157832

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    There are also three other products in this collection that will NOT be in the upcoming catalog.  These are while supplies last from now through January 3rd. 

    • Ever Eden specialty DSP 12" X 12" – 12 sheets of paper with Evening Evergreen, Gold foil, White  & Soft Succulent colors. #159996 $15
    • Ever Eden 12" Cotton Paper – 10 sheets of Evening Evergreen & Soft Succulent papers – 5 of each color #159997 $10
    • Garden Gems; a huge pack of 140 gems in round & marquise shapes in Cherry Cobbler & Soft Succulent #159277 $7

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    Get the entire collection that includes it all! 

    It's #160849 $82 and receive both of my free gifts shown below when you order it from me. 

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    Remember you cannot order these items until Tuesday, November 2nd.

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    Online orders over $50 get a pre-cut card kit of 4 cards & PDF tutorial.
    *Orders over $80 will receive the card kit PLUS 24 Iridescent snowflakes!

    This is the free card class you get with a $50 order from me in November. 

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    All online orders will receive my Eden's Garden PDF 10 project tutorial free!

    If you order the Eden's Garden bundle or collection you get an additional 12 projects for a total of 22 projects PDF!  

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