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Paper Tags Joseph’s Coat technique with video tutorial

I played with the Paper Tags stamp set and the Irresistible Designs Specialty Paper for last week's video.  Here's my favorite project: 

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The colors include Daffodil Delight, Coastal Cabana and Gorgeous Grape in inks.  The card stock is Black, White, Daffodil and Highland Heather. 

For the colored designer paper panel I started with a piece at 4" X 5" and blended the three inks on it diagonally. This Irresistible specialty paper seen here resists the ink where they printed the resist designs. Once you add ink, it reveals their pattern.  So cool!  

After I blended the colors on I randomly cut the single panel into 5 pieces on the diagonal. I share how I did this in the video here. I adhered each panel one at a time starting in the corner. You may need to trim one of the pieces slightly to fit the card base.  

 

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For the inside of the card I stamped the greeting and added color to it with coordinating Blends markers. 

Here's how you do the Joseph's Coat technique:

1. Sponge or blend multiple colors onto your neutral cardstock. 
2. Swipe the embossing buddy over this layer; tap off excess powder. 
3. Ink the stamp image in Versamark ink; stamp onto the layer. 
4. Immediately heat emboss with Black embossing powder. 

Once I had my tag, I trimmed it by hand (there are coordinating dies) and added a few extra pieces to lengthen the tag and add more layers. I finished it off with a bow. 

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Here's the free project sheet with directions, photo, measurements and a supplies list: Download Paper Tags Joseph's Coat card

Below is the video tutorial for this card and another I shared in the video:

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• Newest 5 sheet wonder with Positive Thoughts

  February 13, 2020

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  I knew the Positive Thoughts stamp set would be perfect for a one sheet wonder but it's even better with my 5 Sheet Wonder!  

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  What is a 5 sheet wonder?  See the templates above the cards here?  Those are the 5 pre-measured templates you use for the layers on each of the cards.  Absolutely no measuring here; just cut on the printed lines!  My husband and I have created multiple 'wonders' with printed layers to make card making easy.  See them all here.  

  The neutral 'one sheet wonder' template is what you stamp on, creating your own patterned paper.   First you'll print the template on it then flip it over to stamp on. The other 4 templates are colored 'layers' for your cards.  Cut on the printed lines for perfect layers!  

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  I'm offering this class locally and as a kit to go or just the pdf tutorial for anyone else who cannot attend.  

  Local class is Tuesday, February 25th at 6 pm. Cost is $20 and includes the 10 cards with envelopes and the pdf tutorial.  RSVP by Feb 23rd. 

  The kit to go includes the printed templates, 10 card bases and assorted ribbons.  It does not include punched greetings or rhinestones. Cost is $20 plus $8.50 for Priority Shipping.  Email me by February 25th at lagreff60@gmail.com to order.  Combine it with my February Fun-fold cards kit to go for discounted shipping. 

  The pdf tutorial is always available at my Tutorial shop here.   

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  Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

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      1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

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  2. All online orders will receive a free pdf cards tutorial in an email.

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  3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too!

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  February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

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  4. Choose a FREE stamp set of any value when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax; shipping is free!  It's a $200 value!  Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

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• Pleased as Punch; another fun fold card with optional pocket

  February 12, 2020

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  I am loving the spring-like Pleased as Punch designer paper; it's available now while supplies last!  See it here. I highly suspect this paper will run out before the end of March.  I have no inside information but it's happened before and if you really want it; don't wait!  click here to get yours. 

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  I knew I wanted to make the focus of this card a square shape so I could add four pieces of the Designer Paper on the front with the greeting on top. So I had to figure out a way for the side to be separate.  I rarely make square cards so this was my compromise.  

  I adhered the side flap to the card base just at the outside edges to form a pocket.  This is for either money or a gift card. 

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  Details:

  • Front greeting is Seriously the Best stamp set.  I cut apart the 'Hello Friend' greeting so I could ink it up separately. 
  • Inside stamps and front flowers are from the Thoughtful Blooms set; free during our Sale-a-Bration promotion.
  • Flower punch is the Small Bloom punch; free during Sale-a-Bration.
  • Front stitched die-cut is from the Stitched So Sweetly dies 

  Measurements:

  • Mango Melody card base – 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4".  I cut up to the score line at 1 1/4" on the outside edge. The extra piece is textured with the Coastal Weave embossing folder.  It measures 7/8" X 4"
  • White – 4" square
  • Balmy Blue 1" X 5"

  If you like this unique designer paper check out my Pleased as Punch Fun Fold card kit to go here.  There are just 4 days left to opt in on it. 

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  Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

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      1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

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• Power of Hope meets Peacock Foil

  February 11, 2020

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  For our February Flowerbug's Team swap we chose to do a swap featuring Sale-a-Bration cards.  They are all fantastic!  Over the top wonderful.  I cannot wait to share them all with you.  

  Here's the one I made using the Power of Hope bundle seen here.  It's one of the free items you receive with purchase during our Sale-a-Bration promotion from now through March 31st; or while supplies last.  I do suspect this will sell out before March is over.  

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  I textured the Noble Peacock Foil (seen here) with the Stone embossing folder from this bundle.  Adding texture to this pretty foil brings it over the top! I also added a layer of vellum and a few flags of Peacock foil.  It comes in 6 single-sided sheets of 12 X 12" foil paper. 2 each of 3 colors: Blueberry Bushel, Old Olive, Pretty Peacock.  There are Noble Peacock rhinestones that match this paper perfectly. 

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  Measurements:

  • White card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2", White stamped layer  2 1/2" X 3 3/4"
  • Vellum 2 3/4" X 4"
  • Foil paper 2 1/2" X 4 3/4" plus two 3/8" strips
  • Black 4" X 5 1/4" 

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  and the Product Coordination Release! 

      1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

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  2. All online orders will receive a free pdf cards tutorial in an email.

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  3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too!

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  February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

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  4. Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax; shipping is free!  Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

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