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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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  • Cute Pick a Season & Spring Corners card

    We made these adorable cards at my Clubs in January.  The new Pick a Season Sale-a-Bration set is super fun!  

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    You can add multiple items in the tree branches like hearts, flowers, eggs (Easter) or 4-leaf clovers.  Or use any other stamps you may have to customize your tree. The Pick a Season set is free with any $60 order through the end of February during our Sale-a-Bration promotion.

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    My colors are Melon Mambo with Granny Apple Green and a bit of Pecan Pie on the tree trunk. 

    I paired it with the Spring Corners stamp set seen here.  It is available in a bundle as well.  

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    I love the multiple corner images and the sweet greetings in this set! 

     

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    I created a free project sheet you can print or download. Click on this link to access it. Download Pick a Season Jan 25

    *Below is the video for this card and another fun fold card using the Spring Corners set.  I'll share that tomorrow. 

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     Sale-a-Bration is Live! For every $60 (or $120) you spend you can choose a free item from the SAB catalog!  

    And when you choose the Starter kit in February you get a choice of 2 sets of markers & a free stamp set or an extra $30 in product.  That's $155 in value for just $99! 

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    Opt in for my Spring catalog Designer Paper share and/or the Spring catalog embellishment share seen below. 

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  • January Hearts for You alternative card idea

    Today I'm sharing an alternative project I made with the January Hearts for You Paper Pumpkin kit. 

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    Everything you see here is in the kit. The only thing I added was a Real Red Blends marker that I used to change the color of the champagne foil heart to Red.  It's fun to experiment a bit!

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    Below you'll see the 9 projects recommended in the kit.  They're gorgeous as is but I like to show alternative ideas just in case you want to get creative with the products.  It is really fun to change things up at times. 

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    Once you're a Paper Pumpkin customer you can choose to get any of the extra refills or add on items. The refills do not include the stamps or ink spot but everything else!  And they're usually only $12. Wow!  See this one here

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    Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin here.  Or purchase a pre-paid subscription here. 

    Sale-a-Bration is a fabulous time to get a pre-paid subscription since you can earn free SAB choices!  I do this every year at this time!

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    The February 'Hello Spring' kit details:
     
    · Plant the seeds of happiness with these lovely garden-inspired cards.
    · Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
    · Precut pieces with bronze foil
    · Unique spring-themed envelopes

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    January Specials:

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    Get a free card kit with any online order over $55 in January!

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    Opt in for my Spring catalog Designer Paper share and/or the Spring catalog embellishment share seen below. 

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  • A unique fun fold card swap with Hugs for Love with Bloom Impressions

    Tracey made this stunning card for our January Team card swap.  I love her colors and layout so much! 

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    Her card layout was inspired by Rachel Tessman and chose to use a Petunia Pop with Blackberry Bliss color combination. 

    She featured the Hugs for Love bundle and the Bloom Impressions designer series paper (free during Sale-a-Bration with a qualifying purchase from Stampin' Up!  See this gorgeous paper here. 

    It's hard to tell in the photo above that it's a fancy fold card isn't it?  

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    The right flap tucks under the diagonal Designer Paper and To the Point greeting punches.  

    The measurements for the card base is 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 1 1/4" (fold back) and 5 1/2".  Both front flaps are textured.  

    Below is the Hugs for Love bundle that includes the To the Point punch.  I love, love this punch so much!  *heads up; this punch is now in low inventory; grab it while you can! 

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    There's another stamp set that coordinates with this fabulous punch too.  It's called Bright Borders. 

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    January Specials:

    *current host code link:  

     6ZYNKJ6E

    Get this free tutorial with any online order in January!

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     Sale-a-Bration is Live! For every $60 (or $120) you spend you can choose a free item from the SAB catalog!  

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    Get a free card kit with any online order over $55 in January!

    January free card kits Save

    Opt in for my Spring catalog Designer Paper share and/or the Spring catalog embellishment share seen below. 

    See the details here. 

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