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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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  • Easy Tag Topper Gift card holder

    Today's the big sale!  Almost everything is 10% off from the Annual Catalog! *see the excluded list below

    Online Extravaganza 2020 Save

    This includes the following items plus bundles & even suites!  Go here to order: 

    • Stamparatus
    • Blends markers!
    • Punches & dies!
    • Most card stock packs (excluding White, Vanilla & Pumpkin Pie)
    • Ribbons & embellishments
    • Ink pads & ink refills – fill your collections of colors! 
    • Clear Blocks, Dimensionals, Designer Paper 

    Here is the list of excluded items for the sale.  download the 2020 Holiday Extravaganza sale excluded list

    **All orders using the host code below that are over $55 will receive 3 things FREE from me:

    1. a free Winter Snow embossing folder
    2. 10 free cards!
    3. my 22 project Curvy Celebrations PDF tutorial (see below)

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    I bet this year many of us will be giving gift cards more than ever.  This social distancing is hard but during the Holiday's it's going to be so tough!  If you are missing celebrating with your family this year I feel for you.  Holidays are meant to be enjoyed together. But if it keeps us and them safe I'm sure it's the right decision. But we don't have to like it, right?! 

    Here's a fun gift card holder you can make to give those gift cards in. 

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    I made one during last week's Facebook Live but you can see the video below, or here on my YouTube Channel. 

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    The measurements are as follows: 

    • 5” X 4 ¼” – score at ½” and 2 ¾", *get 4 from one sheet of CS
    • White tag – 2” X 6” scored at 4”, Black band is 1” X 5”
    • White rectangle die-cut (Stitched So Sweetly) is 2 3/4" X 1 5/8" 

    *The gift card is the last project on the video below; you can fast forward through the cards if you'd like. 

    Products Used:

    Tag Buffet stamp set, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Fancy Tag Topper Punch, Red, White & Black CS, Blends markers, rhinestones

    Remember you can find me here on Facebook 6 times a month! 

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    Check out my November specials below:

    Current Host code is NQHKDKZR

    Order online here

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    All online orders receive my FREE Curvy Celebrations 22 project PDF Tutorial! 

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    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're available in my Shop here.  

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    We can fit three in a box for almost the same shipping cost. They are $6 each and shipping is about $3-4 in US.   They make great gifts for your stamping friends!  

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  • We’re making explosion pop-up cards!!

    On my Stamp with Me Live I shared these cards and how easy it is to make an explosion card.  

    These cards look pretty ordinary from the front but there's a surprise inside; see below:

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    Isn't it cool?  And it's super easy to do.  It's a 6" square of designer paper that you fold in halves with a bone folder. No measuring at all!  

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    Here's the template for the explosion card. 

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    Here's a masculine birthday made with the Plaid Tidings designer paper and Many Mates stamp set.

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    These are so fun to make.  And you can add a bit more fun to the card by adding in some confetti, punched pieces or sequins to the inside.  What a surprise they'll enjoy! 

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    Join me here on the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 7:30 pm Central Time.  You can either watch or prep your pieces to create right along with me!  

    Here's the video: 

    Measurements to prep:

    Card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"
    Front – DSP: one at 1 3/4" X 4 1/4" across, banners are 1 1/2" X 5 1/2" and 1 1/2" X 4 1/2"
    Greeting on a punched or die-cut circle, layered with other punches or dies.
    Inside DSP is 6" square, White is 2 3/4" square.
    Additional supplies:
    Ink, embellishments, bone folder, dimensionals, glue
     
    Products used:
    Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce & Pretty Peacock CS
    Classic Christmas, 'Tis the Season & Plaid Tidings DSP.
    Other: Poinsettia Petals & Many Mates stamp sets, Snowflakes, Circles Collection & Poinsettia dies plus Tailored Tag & Label Me Lovely punches

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    November Specials!

    Current Host code is A2MTFYEB

    Order online here

    Winter snow free Save

    All online orders receive my FREE Curvy Celebrations 22 project PDF Tutorial! 

    Curvy1-0 Save

    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're available in my Shop here.  

    Glue stands Save

    We can fit three in a box for almost the same shipping cost. They are $6 each and shipping is about $3-4 in US.   They make great gifts for your stamping friends!  

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    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • 24 hour Holiday Extravaganza Tuesday, November 24th!

    This Tuesday is a huge sale on almost everything in the Annual Catalog!  There are a few exceptions but you can get your favorites or stock up on card stock, ink, embellishments & more all at 10% off!  That adds up and is almost like free shipping!

    24 hour extravaganza Save

    Here is the list of excluded items for the sale.  download the 2020 Holiday Extravaganza sale excluded list

    **All orders using the host code below that are over $55 will receive 3 things FREE from me:

    1. A free Winter Snow embossing folder
    2. 10 free cards from me!
    3. My 22 project Curvy Celebrations PDF tutorial.

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    Check out my November specials below:

    Current Host code is A2MTFYEB

    Order online here

    Winter snow free Save

    All online orders receive my FREE Curvy Celebrations 22 project PDF Tutorial! 

    Curvy1-0 Save

    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're available in my Shop here.  

    Glue stands Save

    We can fit three in a box for almost the same shipping cost. They are $6 each and shipping is about $3-4 in US.   They make great gifts for your stamping friends!  

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

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