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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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  • Flight & Airy surprise accordion fold with video & free project sheet

    I shared this beautiful card in last week's Live video. We also made it at my local Card Clubs as well.  

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    There are so many fabulous projects and features on this pretty card front I'll list them here:

    • The colors are Fresh Freesia with Boho Blue & White.
    • The Fresh Freesia layer is first cut with the Perennial Postage dies before texturing. 
    • The beautiful texture is from the Layering Floral 3D embossing folder seen here.  I cannot recommend this folder enough!  I rubbed my Craft White ink pad directly over the deep texture to highlight the flowers. *watch the video
    • The pretty butterfly is from our Paper Butterfly Accents. We added Boho Blue & Fresh Freesia ink to it with Blending Brushes. 
    • The greeting stamps are from the Heartfelt Hellos stamp set.  It's one of our free choices with a $50 order during Sale-a-Bration.  See it here. 
    • The White greeting label is made by punching the ends of a 1" wide strip of card stock with our Handmade Tag punch.  It's layered onto the Heartfelt Hexagon punch.
    • See the Flight & Airy designer paper here.  It's another free Sale-a-Bration choice with a $50 order through February, or while supplies last.
    • The inside layers were also made with the Perennial Postage dies (like the front layer) 

    But the coolest thing about this card is that you get a fun surprise once you open it! 

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    There's a full strip of Flight or Fancy designer paper inside, folded accordion style in the center. This leaves the outer areas flat for adding greetings etc.  Remember there's a video tutorial to watch here or below. 

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    You can add more labels, greetings or punches on each of the accordion folds as well if you wish. 

    Get the free project sheet with measurements, supplies & step by step directions here: Download Jan 24 Heartfelt Hellos accordion fold

     

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    I hope you like this pretty, fun fold card!  It was a hit with my Club gals. 

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    Here's the video tutorial for this card and a few more featuring some of these products.  Plus lots of product tips too!

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  • Check out these awesome Sale-a-Bration swaps by my Flowerbug’s Team!

    Today I'm sharing the other half of our fabulous January Team swaps by my Flowerbug's Team.  

    First up is a super neat card made by Candace featuring the Jungle Pals stamp set & dies: 

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    There are tons of details & die-cuts on her card!  The Jungle Pals set & dies are both available through February 29th or while supplies last – they're free with a qualifying Stampin' Up! order. See them both here. 

    • The colors include Calypso Coral, Pebbled Path, Lost Lagoon, Soft Sea Foam and Shaded Spruce. 
    • The tree, leaves and toucan are all from the Jungle Pals dies. 
    • Her greeting is made with the Heartfelt Hexagon punch and a 1" strip of White card stock. The greeting image is from the Heartfelt Hello's set – also from our Sale-a-Bration promotion. 

    Inside view: 

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    I love it when the inside is stamped to match the front!  

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    Next is an adorable card made by Marla featuring the Sunny Days designer series paper seen here. 

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    I asked her where she found her cute basket shape and she cased it from an old valentine card she received from her grandmother years ago. Isn't that cool?!!  

    The greeting is from the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set seen here.  She fussy cut the strawberries from the Sunny Days designer paper.  I just love this card!!

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    Next is a pretty card made by Karen G who featured the Flight & Airy designer paper seen here.  It's free with a $50 Stampin' Up! order through February 29th, or while supplies last. 

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    She cased the layout from Tracey Bradley I believe.  Such a pretty and simple way to make this pretty designer paper the star! 

    The greeting and textured background are from the Softly Sophisticated bundle is fussy cut.

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    The Flight & Airy designer series paper has been one of the most popular choices so far; I wonder how long it will last!

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    Lastly today is a card made by Karen A who also featured the Flight & Airy designer paper. 

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    She simply cut a selection of the birds with the Deckled Circle dies and made it the focus by keeping the rest of her card white. The White layers are textured with the beautiful Layered Florals embossing folder seen here.  

    It's a simple fun fold too! 

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    I hope you are inspired by these beautiful projects made by my Flowerbug's Team.   

    Remember we love to add new people to our group! 

    If you'd like to be on my Team please choose the Starter Kit deal here and join us! 

    Sale-a-Bration if a great time to join us. We're a friendly group and I can guarantee you will not regret it!!!

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  • New Sale-a-Bration products released today! Check out these Gorgeous Team swap cards

    It's February 1st and Stampin' Up! has released NEW Sale-a-Bration items you can earn free!!

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    See them all here.

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    We held our monthly team swap last week and I am proud to show off their talent with you. 

    First is a pretty card made by Jane who featured the Softly Stippled designer paper seen here. 

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    She also used the Deckled Circle dies, Something Fancy & Gorgeously Made dies, along with the Something Fancy stamp set for her greeting.  Love the colors of Wild Wheat with Lost Lagoon together! 

    There are many possible color combos in this pretty designer paper. Most people pass by it in the catalog or online but in person the pretty colors and soft prints sell it!

    This Softly Stippled DSP is one of the free choices during our Sale-a-Bration promotion. Earn it free with any $50 Stampin' Up! purchase. See it online here. 

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    Next is a fun fold card made by Paula who also chose the Softly Stippled designer paper. 

    Jan Paula Softly Stippled. Save

    Her fun fold is a 'Joy fold' turned on it's side.  Very cool.  It's filled with textures and two coordinating colors of Wild Wheat & Calypso Coral which are the colors in the pretty designer paper. Her greeting is from the Softly Sophisticated bundle and the Double Oval punch is used too. 

    Measurements:

    • Wild Wheat – card base is 4 1/4" X 5 1/2", middle layer is 3" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
    • Calypso Coral is 4" X 8 1/2" scored at 5 1/4"
    • White textured layer is 3"X 3 3/4" (done with Basics 3D embossing folder) & inside is 2 3/4" X 4"

     

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    Next is a beautiful monochromatic card made by Candy who chose to use the Softly Sophisticated bundle seen here.  It includes both a stamp set & the pretty embossing folder used here. 

    Jan Candy Quiet Reflection Save

    Her colors are Very Vanilla with Pecan Pie.  That main scenic image is from the Quiet Reflection stamp set seen here.  It's a distinktive set which means it provides multiple hues of color when stamped with one ink. 

    Measurements:

    • Pecan Pie card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
    • Vanilla 5 1/4" X 4", center is 3" square, scrap for greeting die-cut (Perennial Postage dies) 
    • Glorious Gingham 6" DSP is 4 3/4" X 1" 

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    If you'd like to be on my creative Team please choose the Starter Kit deal here and join us! 

    Sale-a-Bration if a great time to join us. We're a friendly group and I can guarantee you will not regret it!!!

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    February Specials: 

    Earn FREE products with your Stampin' Up! purchase during

    Sale-a-Bration! *click here

    SAB 24 pic Save

    *current host code link:  M7NAN4HT

    It's the best time to get a pre-paid Sale-a-Bration subscription

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    Paper Pumpkin kits 2024 spring Save

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