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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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  • Neat card fold that shows off your double-sided designer paper! Free project sheet & video too

    Happy Halloween!  

    Today is the last day of the October Starter kit special of 35 % off or 35 % more! 

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    If you have a wish list more than $65 I hope you consider it!  For the next 6 months all of your Stampin' Up! orders will be at a 20% discount!  I'd love to see you save some money and get the starter kit.  

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    I shared these neat cards on last week's video.  This layout truly shows off both sides of your double-sided designer paper!

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    I made the Trick or Treat card before the video and the Winter Wishes card during the video that you can watch here.

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    Trick or Treat card details:

    • Them bones designer paper seen here
    • Greeting is from Throughout the Year set (2023 Holiday catalog)
    • Greeting die-cuts are from the Nested Essential dies
    • Black & White Gingham ribbon

    Here's the inside view.  I chose the Pick of the Patch stamp set here. I love the look of the designer paper in the inside of the card!

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    *Download or print the free project sheet here: Download Designer Paper card base; shows both sides!

    Here is the other card I shared:

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    This card shows off the Magical Meadow bundle in the greeting and pretty die-cuts. 

    Details:

    • Winter Meadow designer paper seen here – 11" X 4 1/4" scored at 1" and 6 1/2"
    • Mossy Meadow, Basic White & Misty Moonlight card stock plus Adhesive-backed silver glimmer paper for the pretty foliage die-cut

    Here's the inside view; stamped with the Magical Meadow stamp set. 

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    The Magical Meadow bundle has been one of my favorites this season.  I seem to reach for it often. See it here. 

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    Here is the video for these neat cards.  You'll also find another fun fold card and a quick treat bag too! 

    *For some reason I'm not able to add a photo of the video but click on the link above to watch it. 

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  • Easy Treat Bag with video & free project sheet!

    If you ever need a fast & easy way to gift treats or a small gift I recommend this quick treat bag. I shared how to make it in a recent video and you can scroll down to get the free project sheet. 

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    It's made from a piece of designer paper that's 8 1/2" wide X 6" tall.  The bag is 4 3/4" tall and about 4" wide at the top.  A nice size!

    The 'Boo' bag is made from the Them Bones designer paper and the tag is also from the paper.  It's part of a full sheet of individual panels you can use for cards etc.  

    I made the Boo bag before the video and the Christmas bag during the video. See this video here.  

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    Below is a photo of it open.  I added about 6 small candy bars inside and there was room for more yet! The layered greeting tag holds the bag closed with a mini clip. 

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    *Download the free project sheet with template here: Download Easy Treat bag with template

    Below is the template but it will help quite a bit to watch the video tutorial here. 

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    The treat bag below is made from the O Holy Night designer paper and the Stars at Night bundle.  This pretty paper has the beautiful nighttime scene printed on it!

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    I punched two holes in the top of the bag to thread the Silver & White ribbon through for a tied bow. This ribbon is a new favorite; it's sparkly and thin so it's easy to work with. Unfortunately it's out of stock until mid November. 

    Click here to watch the video you can watch to see this and two fun fold cards as well. 

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    Tuesday is the last day to take advantage of the October Starter Kit deal.  

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    You can choose the deal you'd prefer – 35% off or 24 % more! *see prices in the graphic above
     
    A few things to note:
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    – you'll get a FREE online event in November valued at $77
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