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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 as a Bug fun fold kit to go or PDF tutorial

    Here’s the second kit to go I’m offering in January; the Cute as a Bug fun fold card kit:

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    Stampin’ Up! knocked it out of the park with this CUTE designer series paper! *see it online here It’s unique color combinations and whimsical critters make creating with it so enjoyable.

    I created 5 different fun fold layouts and doubled them for a total of 10 unique cards.

    The PDF tutorial includes step by step directions, photos, measurements and a supplies list. I also recorded a video tutorial exclusively to those who purchase it or the kit to go. This tutorial is just $16 and can be seen here.

    The pre-cut kit to go can be seen here. Reserve it now and it will be mailed out later this month (likely around the 22nd of January).

    The kit includes the following: 1/2 pkg of the Cute as a Bug DSP, a share of the Ladybug Garden epoxy gems, the Old Olive rick-rack ribbon and exclusive video link. It also includes 10 pre-cut cards! Everything is cut for you except your new designer paper. You’ll use the measurements in the PDF tutorial to do that; it’s easy! Then just assemble and add your stamped images to the greeting pieces provided. (Any greetings will work; feel free to use what you have).

    My kits are super easy to complete. I get tons of compliments and repeat customers each month.

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    See all of my PDF tutorials and pre-cut kits to go here.

    January Specials:

    January Specials:

    Bonus days are here!

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    Get this free PDF with all online orders in January!

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    The 2026 Spring Catalog is live!

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    January’s Product of the Month
    Fabulous Sayings set
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    Check out the newest Kits in our Kit Collection here.

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  • Lovely & Beautiful fun fold card kit; reserve yours soon

    Creating with this stunning designer paper was pure pleasure. This DSP is well named; the colors and designs truly are beautiful. I chose the Lovely & Beautiful Specialty designer series paper for one of my January kits to go.

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    Each of the 5 layouts are fun folds and with the exclusive video they’re quick to assemble too. Interested? You can choose from either my pre-cut kit to go that includes products or the PDF tutorial option.

    The Kit to Go is $31 plus shipping and includes 1/2 pkg of the Lovely & Beautiful DSP plus a share of the White/Gold ribbon and the Pearlized Faceted circle gems. You’ll also receive the PDF tutorial and exclusive video link as well. Opt in here to reserve it. The pre-cut kit & product is mailed out via Priority Mail at the end of the month.

    The PDF tutorial is $16 and can be seen here. This tutorial includes photos, measurements, supplies list, the video link and step by step directions.
    The tutorial is emailed to you immediately after purchase. Be sure to look for it in your spam or junk folder.

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    Be sure to check out all of my kits and tutorials at my shop here. I have many to choose from!

    I’ll share the Cute as a Bug kit tomorrow; or see it here now.

    January Specials!

    January Specials:

    Bonus days are here!

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    Get this free PDF with all online orders in January!

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    The 2026 Spring Catalog is live!

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    January’s Product of the Month
    Fabulous Sayings set
    Get it for $5 with any $75 purchase

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    Check out the newest Kits in our Kit Collection here.

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  • New Catalog Party Displays!

    It was a bit chilly when I held my New Catalog Open House this weekend but I still had a great turnout. I teased them to come with the promise of some warm soup and beverage. I truly love seeing my customers and friends come and enjoy spending time with each other here. Friendships are a huge part of stamping!

    Here are some of the displays I created for the event.

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    Many of the cards on my display boards are swaps I received. I participated in 4 different swaps and received over 100 cards back! I love swapping!!

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    I place my cards in our clear envelopes so unfortunately there may be some reflection in the photos.

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    I have two magnetic boards from IKEA in my studio I can add DSP to for easy displays.

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    Unfortunately the Sweet Bugs stamp set is already out of stock! Darn; that will be a popular one! No worries though, it should be back later this month.

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    The designer paper hanging at the top is the new Splash of Sparkles specialty DSP. You can see it here.

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    One of my favorite suites is the Nature Walk seen here.

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    Above are the Online Exclusives released in November. I had to include these in my display because I had so many great samples and some people had not seen them yet. You can see all of our Online Exclusives here. The only difference between these products is they are not in a printed catalog. They can be ordered at any time.

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    Lastly are my two January kits to go on display. Lovely & Beautiful and Sweet Bugs – both are fun fold cards.
    You can get the details and reserve your favorite here. Or choose the PDF tutorials.

    I served a Mexican Street Corn White Chicken Chili soup that everyone loved. Here’s a link to it on Pinterest if you’re interested.

    January Specials:

    Bonus days are here!

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    Get this free PDF with all online orders in January!

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    The 2026 Spring Catalog is live!

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    January’s Product of the Month
    Fabulous Sayings set
    Get it for $5 with any $75 purchase

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    Check out the newest Kits in our Kit Collection here.

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