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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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  • A pretty kit to go with the Unbounded Love designer paper!

    I chose to feature the new Unbounded Love designer paper for one of my May card kits to go. It features many of our newest In Colors.  Check out the pretty cards:

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    This kit includes 5 card designs and you'll make 2 of each.  You'll discover new layouts to use with your designer papers; including two fun fold layouts. 

    If you're interest in this you can choose the pre-cut kit that includes Stampin' Up! product.  Or the PDF tutorial option. 

    Opt in for the card kit to go by May 17th; supplies may be limited. The PDF tutorial will be emailed to you immediately after payment; check your spam folder. The pre-cut kit is mailed at the end of May. 

    This kit includes the following:

    • All pre-cut supplies for 10 cards including card stock, die-cuts & punched pieces
    • 1/2 pkg of Unbounded Beauty designer paper (6" X 12") 
    • a share of both Petunia Pop ribbon and In Color Shimmer gems
    • the free PDF tutorial which has step by step directions, photos, measurements & a supplies list

    *It does not include stamped images, textured layers or adhesives.  You will need greeting images, a few colors of ink, adhesives and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper. The measurements & directions in the tutorial are provided.

    Reserve your pre-cut card kit here.  It's $29 plus shipping.  Or choose the PDF tutorial option here.  It's $15

    Add on the new Unbounded Love stamp set or bundle at an extra 10% off. Message me here for a price quote. 

    *This is the kit my subscribers will receive in April.  If you're interested in getting a pre-cut kit each month with $20 in product  Click here to opt in. You can cancel or opt out at any time. It's $37 with shipping. 

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    All online orders in May will receive a free project tutorial and if your order is over $50 I'll also send you a pre-cut card kit!

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  • Create a mountain scene with the In the Grove bundle; video & free project sheet too!

    I shared this card on last week's Live video. I made a bunch of them for an online swap I participated in.  I just love creating a scene on my cards!  

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    It features the In the Grove bundle; from the new Annual Catalog.  You can see it here.  

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    My colors include Smoky Slate, Balmy Blue, Shaded Spruce and the new Shy Shamrock. 

    Tips: I heat embossed the clouds in clear embossing on the White layer; then used a blending brush with Balmy Blue ink over it for the sky. When you do this I recommend wiping off the excess ink with a slightly damp tissue or cloth. That removes the blue ink from the embossed clouds. 

    That pretty mountain image is all one stamp! One color of ink and one stamp. I stamped the green trees multiple times in Shaded Spruce ink, varying the height each time.  

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    I hope you like it! Be sure to watch the video below to see how quickly it comes together. 

    Here's a free project sheet for this pretty card; it has photos, directions, measurements and products listed.  Download In the Grove Mountain scene

    You can see this card being made on my video below plus another pretty card made with the In the Grove bundle. 

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  • Thoughtful Journey designer paper paired with In The Grove for stunning results!

    I shared this beautiful card on last week's Live video. 

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    It features a few new products in the 1024-25 Annual Catalog;

    This Thoughtful Journey designer paper is incredible! Many people love the watercolor look of this type of scenic paper.

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    To me it seems the perfect choice for thinking of you, sympathy or get well cards.  

    I made a few of these cards with the Lily Pond Lane designer paper too.  You can see both in the photo below:

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    Here's a free printable project sheet for you: Download In the Grove scene

    My card bases are Misty Moonlight and the White birch tree die-cut is approximately 5" X 3 3/4"; as is the designer paper under it.  See the Lily Pond Lane designer paper here. 

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    I think these scenic cards are fabulous.  Those birch tree die-cuts sure make quick but beautiful cards! 

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    You can see this card being made on my video below plus another card made with the In the Grove bundle. 

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    Click on the pictures above or below to get to my new catalog shares – choose from designer papers or a ribbon share. 

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