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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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  • Today is the last day for Bonus Coupons, free cards from me and the Kits sale!!

    Today, August 31st is the last day to use your Bonus coupons from your July orders.

    Don't miss out on the savings!!

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    Today is also the last day to get free handmade cards from me with online orders.  Be sure to use the host code when you order:

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    Plus our Kits Sale ends today also. If you've been eyeing any be sure to order today.  Our Kit Collection is fabulous!  We have over 25 current kits available. See them all here.  

    I'm sharing one of them today; it's our newest kit called Festive Tags. 

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    It includes 3 each of 5 different Christmas tags.  This kit is only $11.70 but today is the last day to get it at a discount.  It's an all inclusive kit and doesn't include stamps.  The greetings are all ready to add to your multi-layered tags.  See it here.  

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  • Cool Chevron fun fold with a free project sheet & video tutorial

    Tomorrow is the last day to redeem your Bonus Coupons for orders placed in July. 

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    I was inspired to make this fun chevron card fold when my friend Susie Wood shared hers with me.  It's a neat way to use your scraps of designer paper for a unique card front.  See hers here.  

    I chose to use the Botanically Inked designer paper for my cards.

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    I made one before and one during a recent live video. See it here.  

    I also created a project sheet with photos and measurements for you to print out.  I'm doing this for all of my video projects now! Download Chevron Designer Paper project sheet  

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    I've used the Inked & Tiled stamp set a lot; I love the images and the greetings fit in the Double Oval punch perfectly! 

    The designer paper is the Inked Botanicals seen here.  

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    Follow me on Facebook to watch my weekly Tuesday lives here. And my YouTube channel here! 

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    Click on the photo below to watch the video; I share a second card idea using the Inked Botanicals DSP as well.  

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  • Inked Botanicals Diagonal Z-fold card; with a free printable project sheet!

    Each month at my local Card Clubs we make at least one fun fold card.  Here's the  pretty card we made in August: 

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    It's called a Diagonal Z-fold card.  You might think it looks a bit intimidating but it's really not.  I shared how to make it in a recent video seen here.  Plus I have a free project sheet for you as well!  Download Diagonal Z-fold card

    I textured the Lost Lagoon layer with either the 3D Basics folders or the Painted Texture 3D folder.  

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    My colors include Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock and White with a bit of Vellum added with the die-cut leaf (Gorgeously Made dies).  The other sprig and leaf are from the Bough punch (temporarily out of stock). 

    Below is the template I made.  You start out with an 8 1/2" X 11" sheet of card stock.  Make a mark at 3" down from the upper right and 3" up from the lower left.  Cut in half on the diagonal.  

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    Then place the flat side of the card stock on your paper trimmer or scoring board and score at 4 1/4" and 8".  That's it!  

    To create the diagonal layers for each area you start with full rectangles like a normal card and cut off the upper portion at an angle. Measurements are given in the project sheet above.  

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    I've used the Inked & Tiled stamp set a lot; I love the images and the greetings fit in the Double Oval punch perfectly! 

    The designer paper is the Inked Botanicals seen here.  

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    Follow me on Facebook to watch my weekly Tuesday lives here. And my YouTube channel here! 

    Click on the photo below to watch the video; I share a second card idea using the Inked Botanicals DSP as well.  

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    Free Gift with orders in August: 

    Get a pack of at least 5 beautiful cards with orders over $50 this month. 

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