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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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  • Introducing the new 2020-22 In Colors!

    They're in my hands!  The new In Colors that is.  Look at these gorgeous new colors we'll all get to play with soon!

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    I added a few of our current colors of card stock with each new color so you can compare them.  The Misty Moonlight is like soft, worn denim. 

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    This one seems like a color we've never had before!  It's a honey brown or rich, caramel color. 

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    The Magenta Madness is a pretty bright pink.  If you've been around long enough it reminds me of the Pink Passion we used to have years ago.

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    The Bumblebee is a golden version of Crushed Curry but a bit brighter. 

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    Just Jade is a pretty green and also seems different from anything I remember us having before.  It's lovely! 

    Here's a sneak peak of 5 cards I made with LOTS of brand new products!  Everything is new but the White card stock. 

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    How many new products can you spy here?  

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    We are going to absolutely LOVE these new colors!  I cannot wait to play and create new, favorite combinations with our current line of colors.   

    Special offer! Each year at my Open House event in early June I offer my local gals a fabulous bundle of our new In Color products . This year I'll be offering it online to everyone (in the USA)!   It's usually consists of the In Color ink pads, ink refills, assorted In Color card stock, In Color designer paper and embellishments (or ribbon).  Then with that purchase they get the set of In color markers free!   It's a great way to have it all and not worry about needing ink refills or markers later.  

    However Stampin' Up! is already running low on a few of these items so I may have to change it up this year.  I'll know more the last week of May, which is when I'll open it up to everyone.  The Covid-19 crisis is sure causing havoc with shipping and inventory; not just with SU but globally.  But we make do with what we have right?  And that will include a ton of new and excited products!

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  • A new template for 6 X 6″ Designer paper – makes 3 fast, cute cards!

    I made these three pretty cards on Facebook Live on Monday.   See it here! 

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    I created a new template for a 6 X 6" piece of designer paper.  You'll cut on the lines and use the 8 pieces to make 3 cards. Cut and prep your projects ahead of time so you can stamp and create right along with me using the directions and easy template below.

    Download this project sheet with the directions and template here. Download 6 X 6 Quick cards template

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    The measurements for the layers are included in the project directions in the download above. 

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    Supplies:

    • Stamps – Positive Thoughts stamp set and the Nature's Thoughts dies (butterflies). 
    • Ink – Mossy Meadow, Blackberry Bliss
    • Paper – Best Dressed designer paper, Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow, Purple Posy and Whisper White
    • Other – Nature's Thoughts dies (butterflies), Stitched Shapes and Stitched So Sweetly dies, ribbons, dimensionals, sponges, pearls 

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    I hope you can join me each Monday at 7:30 pm, CDT here on my Facebook Page where you can stamp right along with me.  

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  • Seriously the Best cards kit

    The Seriously the Best cards kit is wonderful; you can get 16 cards done easily with this project kit!  Create cards for you to use, or create the cards and package the completed cards in the designer box to give as a gift.

    And the best part??  It's on sale right now; while supplies last.  It's just $18 instead of $30!  

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    This is one of our semi-inclusive project kits. Everything you need comes in semi-inclusive kits except stamps, ink, and adhesive. These kits are great for gatherings like craft nights because you and your friends can each buy a kit and then share stamps, ink, and adhesive.

    * Makes 16 cards: 4 each of 4 designs
    * Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
    * Includes 6" x 4-3/4" x 1-13/16" (15.2 x 12.1 x 4.6 cm) printed designer box
    * Stamps, ink, and adhesive sold separately
    * Recommended products to complete the kit: Seriously the Best Stamp Set, Pretty Peacock and Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ pads, SNAIL Adhesive, and Stampin’ Dimensionals

    Product Colors: Balmy Blue, gold, Mango Melody, Mint Macaron, Pretty Peacock, Terracotta Tile

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    They recommend using the Seriously the Best stamp set but you can substitute any set you'd like.  I have sure loved using this stamp set though.  I love the nice big greetings in the pretty font! 

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