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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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  • Berries galore with the Berry Blessings & Sweet Strawberry fun fold cards!

    This week I'm sharing a bunch or swaps from the latest Flowerbugs Team swaps.  I love swapping with my Team!  They are so talented and creative!  

    Look at these adorable fun fold cards with the Berries bundles.  The dies are the Stitched So Sweetly dies. 

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    Karen created this fun fold card using the Sweet Strawberry bundle (seen here) which includes a stamp set and a strawberry punch plus the Berry Delightful Sale-a-Bration designer paper.  This special paper is part of a bundle that's free with a $100 order (more on this below).  It has raspberries, blueberries and strawberries plus picnic themed designs that remind you of aprons or tablecloths! 

    Measurements:

    • Poppy Parade card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2", 2 3/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
    • White inside 4" X 5 1/4"
    • Granny Apple Green 4 1/2" X 3 1/4"
    • Designer paper 4 1/8" X 2 5/8" top scalloped die-cut, 2 1/2" X 4" vertical piece

    You get both the Berry Blessings stamp set and the Berry Delightful designer paper FREE with a $100 order! 

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    Candace made the sweet card below using the Berry Blessings bundle seen here.   

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    She used the raspberry paper along with the same green plaid Karen did above.  This card is a tri-fold design; measurements are below.  She also used the Stitched So Sweetly dies like above. 

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    Measurements:

    • Blackberry bliss 4 1/4" X 10 3/4" scored at 3" & 7"
    • Berry Delightful DSP – front is 2 3/4" X 4", second layer is 3 1/2" X 4" 
    • White inside 3 3/4" X 4" 

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    Do you love to swap?  You can join my Team below and swap with us too!  

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  • Snail Mail & Pretty Perennials; a cute combo with video!

    Here are the cards I created for Monday night's FB Live video.  It was 'Stamp with Me' night which occurs on the 2nd & 4th Monday nights.  Join me here! 

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    When I first saw the Snail Mail designer paper I fell in love!  I had absolutely no idea it would be this cute.  Have you found that to be true?  You see things in a catalog and think they're okay or kind of nice. But then in real life you are amazed?!  This is one of those papers!

    This was inspired by a similar card I received in a swap from my friend Dawn Olchefske.  

    Here they are separately:

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    My colors were chosen by the adorable Snail Mail DSP – Bermuda Bay, Real Red, Blushing Bride & Pool Party.

    Measurements:

    • Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
    • main layer – stamped or textured 4" X 5 1/4"
    • Designer Paper strips 1" X 4" 

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    And click here to follow me on Facebook. 

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    Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

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    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

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  • Quick & Easy Easel Calendar cards with video!

    Look at this pretty Easel Calendar card made with brand new products!  

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    I used product from both new Stampin' Up! 2021 catalogs.  The designer paper is called Paper Blooms and it's free with a $50 order during our Sale-a-Bration promotion. Click here to see it.

    The dragonfly & greeting are from the Dragonfly Garden bundle.  It's in the 2021 Spring catalog and you can see it here. 

    Paper Blooms easel calendar Save

    These easel cards are so simple to make!  The scored, square piece is adhered to the inside bottom of the main card.

    Measurements:

    • card base 4 1/4" X 11"
    • easel 4" square.  Score at 1/2", 2" and 3 3/4"

    Here are a few more I created as gifts for my customers in December.  These calendars can be found online at a few different sites.  Just google 'mini tear off calendar'. 

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    These are made with designer papers from the Annual Catalog.  The left one above features the Artistic Blooms; the right is the Ornate Garden.  The greeting is from the Friend Like You stamp set.

    The pretty one below is made with the Forever Greenery designer paper. Who wouldn't want one of these at their desk?  

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    Below is the video.  Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don't miss a thing!

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    January Specials: 

    Choose the Starter Kit for $99; pick out $125 in product of your choice!

    During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE! 

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    Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

    *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

    Pastel Pearls free Save

    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

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