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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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  • Free Shipping Wednesday; April 19th only!

    I love our Free Shipping promotions!  

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    Take advantage of this promo AND the Last Chance sale to save big!  

    I'm sharing my top 15 favorite items that I think are the best deals right now.

    Click here for my Top 15 Last Chance items

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    I did add the Multipurpose Liquid glue on this list even though it's not retiring. However the price is going up to $5.50 in the next catalog.  It's on low inventory right now too! 

    I will not have a FB Live today; I have laryngitis so I cannot talk. 

    It's been a wake up call to see just how much I talk! ;)  

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  • See both sides of your designer paper with this cool fun fold card; video tutorial too!

    The Last Chance list has been out for almost 2 weeks now; things are going fast!  Do you have everything you want from this sale?  Remember it's while supplies last! 

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    Also note that some prices are going up. The cost of business is increasing world wide; as I'm sure you've noticed when shopping.  Here's a chart showing some of the price changes in the upcoming new Annual Catalog. 

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    Now on to the projects! 

    I shared these neat cards on last week's Live video. I love it when you can show off both sides of our pretty designer papers! 

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    This card uses almost half of a 12 X 12" piece of designer paper; but it truly makes the most of your printed paper. 

    I chose the Pretty Prints DSP from the Annual catalog.  It includes 4 colors; Calypso Coral, Bermuda Bay, Evening Evergreen and Blackberry Bliss. It's on the retiring list now and discounted to $8.40 instead of $12.  See it here. 

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    It's quite an easy fold to make.  You make a few score lines and then trim off the top at an angle; then add that trimmed piece to the bottom edge.  Watch the video to see how it's done.  

    Measurements: 

    • Card base 4 ¼” X 5 ½”
    • DSP 5 ¼” X 12” score at 2”, 4”, 8” & 10”. Mark at 2 3/8” and cut off to 4” mark
    • White front square 2 1/4", inside 3 3/4" X 5" 
    • Front square layer 2 1/2"

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    I chose the Kind & Sincere stamp set for my greetings.  I think the mixed font and wide range of phrases is fabulous.  Unfortunately it is on the retiring list. It's now $15.60 instead of  $26. 

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  • Bright & Colorful In Color card kit to go or PDF tutorial option

    These bright & colorful cards feature Stampin' Up!'s 2022-24 In Colors, the Tea Boutique cards & envelopes and more 2022-24 In Color products.  

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    In this pre-cut card kit you'll receive 10 Tea Boutique cards & coordinating envelopes, a share of In Color Matte dots and In Color Baker's Twine.  Plus the PDF tutorial comes FREE (a $15 value)! All for just $28 plus shipping

    Most of these products are retiring this year. Some are discounted so I am able to offer this kit at a fantastic price for all you'll receive! I have a limited quantity of these kits available; so opt in while they last.

    Get the 10 In Color cards/envelopes pre-cut kit here for $28. The card kit is mailed out at the end of April via Priority Shipping; the PDF tutorial is sent immediately after you place your order via email. 

    The PDF tutorial is seen here for $15.  It includes step by step directions, photos, a supplies list and measurements.  You'll receive it in an email after purchase. 

    What will you need?

    *Everything in the kit to go is cut, punched or die-cut for you! To finish these cards you'll need Navy, Sweet Sorbet and Starry Sky inks, adhesives and greeting images.  I used two stamp sets for my greetings; Good Feelings & Charming Sentiments. *However you can easily substitute any greetings you already own.

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    Interested in getting a pre-cut kit to go each month?  Email me here for that option.  

    I have two more new card kits and/or tutorials available this month. Save $$ on shipping by getting more than one! 

    See all of my tutorial & kit to go options here.

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