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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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  • Playful & unique cards with Oh So Ombre’ Designer paper!

    Do you have the fabulous Oh So Ombre' Designer Series Paper yet?  If not here are three creative reasons you need it!

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    Aren't they fun!  I really wanted to show you how amazing this designer paper is so I played and came up with these neat card ideas.  First is a starburst card in two colors; Bermuda Bay and Blackberry Bliss.  

    I used the fabulous Stitched Star dies and the Oval Occasions stamp set.  Watch the video below to see just how easy it is to make one of these gorgeous cards. 

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    Next I played with the Dandy Wishes dies (2021 Spring Catalog) to create these 'Retro' style cards.  I first die-cut a bunch of 'windows' in the White panel.  Then added punched circles of the Oh So Ombre DSP behind them.  Next I textured the entire thing with an embossing folder.  

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    For the last card I wanted to use those retro style die-cuts so I created this Ombre panel card.  The stamp set is from Field of Flowers. 

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    Thanks for stopping in today; I hope you like these unique cards.  If you do and want to get your own package of Oh So Ombre' Designer Paper you can get it free with a $50 purchase.  click here to order.

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  • Sand & Sea cards

    There are just a few days left to get in on my February Sand & Sea cards kit to go.  Here are two of the cards included in the pre-cut kit: 

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    The cards above will be super easy to finish!  All you'll need to do is cut two pieces of Sand & Sea DSP (included in your kit) and sponge the textured & die-cut shells pieces in your pre-cut kit.  Then stamp your greeting on the pre-cut die-cut.  Done!  

    *You'll use your own inks and stamps.  Add on the Friends are Like Seashells stamp set or bundle to your kit here.  You'll also earn a free Sale-a-Bration choice with this option! 

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    These pretty window cards are also easily done.  Remember everything is pre-cut for you in my kits including the windows and banners above.

    You'll add your own designer paper piece (your choice from your kit) behind the window and finish by stamping the banner.  Add some twine, gems and an adhesive die-cut shell (all included in your kit!).  

    Click here to get yours by Friday, February 19th.  Kits are mailed out at the end of February. 

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  • You Are Amazing cards with Blending Brush ideas

    Last week on my Tuesday Live I shared three cards featuring the You Are Amazing stamp set & the new blending brushes.  I've always loved sponging and these new brushes are incredible!  They are so popular they are currently on back-order; but you can still order them! 

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    This cute stamp set is on page 7 of the Spring catalog.  Click here to see it.  It coordinates with the You Are Amazing card kit.

    Join me here for my weekly 'Facebook Live on Tuesday, February 16th here at 11 am CT. 

    On this first card I used the Happy Dies to create a colorful title banner. 

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    This was my favorite and also loved by many others too.  I created a few 'star stencils' with the Stitched Stars dies and sponged in the windows.  

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    I added a few Artistry Blooms sequins for extra bling. 

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    And on this card I sponged on the True Love polka dot paper.  It was Black & White but is now two-toned!  

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    Catch the tips in my FB Live replay video below: 

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