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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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  • Check out these Cute Fun Fold swaps by my Flowerbug’s

    I haven't shared these adorable fun fold cards made by some of my Flowerbug's.  

    First is a happy card made by Joan featuring the Sweet Peas stamp set seen here.  

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    I LOVE her bright colors of Lemon Lime Twist with Berry Burst and Pretty Peacock.  She really made use of the Spotlight on Nature dies – 2 in the front AND two in the inside! These dies are unavailable right now but should be back in stock next week. 

    It's a Dutch Door card fold and she really jazzed it up with layers!  See the cute Sweet Peas stamp set here. 

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    Measurements:

    • The card base is 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" and she trimmed off the front half at 2 3/4". 
    • Dutch door card stock is 2 1/2" X 4" on the front & inside
    • stamped White is 3 3/4" X 2 1/4" on the front & inside. 
    • White inside is 4" X 5 1/4" 

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    Next is a sweet card made by Jacki who chose the Ice Cream Swirl stamp set.  

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    She featured the Bright & Beautiful designer paper seen here.  Look at the detail on these dies!  

    And she created a gift card holder too. 

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    Measurements:

    • Granny Apple Green 4" X 5 1/2", inside pocket is 4 1/4" X 3 1/2"
    • White 8 1/2" X 5 1/4" score at 2 1/2" & 6 1/2", inside white is 4" X 3 1/4"
    • Designer paper 1 3/4" X 5" 

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    Check out the new Scrapbooking Line from Stampin' Up! 

    See the Brochure here

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  • A fun layout for the Full of Life designer paper – video & free project sheet too!

    Before I share today's project I have to shout out that the new Holiday catalog starts today! Plus my Open House & BOGO event is today from 4:30 – 6 pm. 

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    I LOVE the Full of Life designer series paper!  This card shows just how fabulous it is!

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    The clouds and sun die-cuts make this card extra special. They're from the Brightest Skies dies seen here.  The greeting is from the My Small Business stamp set seen here. 

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    It was one of my August Card Club projects and everyone loved it. I coordinated the designer paper to match the card bases; here's another example below:

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    The greeting for this one is from the Trusty Tools stamp set. 

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    I created a free project sheet for you; click on the following link to download or print it.  Download August Club '24 Full of Life clouds

    Below is the video for this card and a neat fun fold card featuring new Holiday catalog products. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel while you're there.  I post a new video each week! 

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    September Specials:

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  • Fabulous Holiday Catalog Open House & BOGO event – tomorrow, Sept. 4th!!

    Tomorrow is my annual BOGO sale, combined with the new Holiday Catalog open house!  The deals are incredible!

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    Here's how it works. For every dollar you spend on my retired Stampin' Up! products you can choose new FREE products from the catalogs or online merchandise.  It's amazing!  

    I've saved up a year of products for this annual event. I have lots of designer paper, stamp sets, kits and more.  

    If you're near me in Minot, ND I hope you'll stop in and bring a friend too! There will be product displays, free cards with orders & as always lots of yummy treats. 

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    *The new Holiday Catalog goes live tomorrow, September 4th. And so does the new Scrapbooking line too!  (see link below) 

    **Leftover product will be boxed up for my Mystery Box sale coming later this month

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    September Specials:

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    Check out the new Scrapbooking Line from Stampin' Up! 

    See the Brochure here

    Scrapbook products brochure header Save

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    All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the

    Splendid Autumn suite

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