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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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  • Adhesive kits with glue stands; ready to go!

    Did you know I have more than just pre-cut card kits, tutorials and glue stands in my Shop?  Today I'm sharing a few of the extras I have available for you or for gifts. 

    First is my new adhesive basics kit. 

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    The most commonly used adhesives are included. It's perfect for traveling or stamping on the go.

    • Mini Glue dots
    • Regular and Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
    • Multipurpose liquid glue with a custom made glue stand!
    • Tear & Tape adhesive

    It's $30 and includes this cute bag to store it all in. There's room to add a tape runner too. See it here

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    You can request a certain color of my glue stands to be included. The nice thing about these glue stand is that it keeps the glue at the tip where you want it.  A lot less shaking it down! You can see the colors available here.  

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    These ship out within days of ordering. 

    I have compiled many of my favorite recipes over the years into two cookbooks. I wanted a convenient way to access my most used recipes but it became popular with my family and friends so we started making them to sell as gifts. 

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    Click on the photo above to see them in my store. 

    I also have a small selection of retired products for sale. See them here.

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    If you love pre-cut kits check out my pre-cut card kits to go here!

    I offer two new kits & tutorials each month!

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  • An easy fun fold card with a gift card option video & free project sheet too!

    I shared two fun fold cards on last week's Live video; both featuring the cute Year to Celebrate stamp set. 

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    We made these striking, colorful cards at my December card clubs. The Year to Celebrate stamp set has lots of fun images and pairing it with the Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green foil paper is a sure hit! 

    Both are on the Last Chance List and available while supplies last.  And they're discounted!!  *See the Year to Celebrate set here; it's now just $11.40 and was $19. 

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    Here's the inside of the New Year's card.  I added another textured strip of the foil paper and a piece of the Brights 6" DSP as well. Keep reading to get to the project sheet with measurements. 

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    Products used:

    • Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green foil paper seen here.
    • The greetings are from the Heartfelt Hexagon set seen here.
    • The cupcake image is from the Circle Celebration set.
    • Deckled Circle dies seen here 
    • Cheery Patterns embossing folder duo (discounted) seen here.

    Below is the inside of the birthday card; I adhered the inside left flap at the top and bottom only to leave a pocket for a gift card. 

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     Click on this link to download or print the free project sheet: Download Dec '23 Year to Celebrate card

    I shared two fun fold cards featuring this stamp set in this video; both are fun fold cards!  Click here or on the photo below to watch the video:

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  • Year to Celebrate Explosion card with free project sheet & video

    I made this cute card during last week's Live video. It looks like a simple card front the front but there's a surprise inside!

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    I used the cute Year to Celebrate stamp set in the retiring 2023 Holiday catalog. This set is reduced from $19 to $11.40 while supplies last.  See it online here. 

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    It's great for a celebratory card like birthday's, promotions, achievements and New Years.  

    Here's the view of the inside: 

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    It's an explosion card that you can add some annoying sprinkles and punched pieces in. That's the biggest surprise!  

    It also features the Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green foil that's on the Last chance list and has a reduced price.  See it here. 

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    I create a free project sheet for most of my Live video projects.  Below is a snapshot of the project sheet you can see on this link:  Download Year to Celebrate Explosion card

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    I shared two cards featuring this stamp set in this video; both are fun fold cards!  I'll share the other card tomorrow.  Click here or on the photo below to watch the video:

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    December Specials: 

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    I offer two new kits & tutorials each month!

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