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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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• Four Season Floral Cards; get the complete kit to go!

  July 9, 2020

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  Sometimes you want to make some quick & easy cards without taking time to plan & design, and this kit fits the bill.  It's full or beautiful floral designs & includes a bunch of product too! 

  If you have the Beginner's Brochure you can see the set & cards on pages 4-5.  

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  This 12 cards kit includes the following:

  10 each of note cards, card fronts and envelopes, 2 bonus A2 cards & envelopes, the Four Season Floral stamp set, 2 Classic ink spots in Magenta Madness & Just Jade, a share of clear Rhinestones and the pdf tutorial for completing the cards. 

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  This kit is absolutely perfect for beginners!  All they need is a clear block and adhesive! 

  Opt in to get this kit here by July 20th.  It will be mailed out at the end of July. 

  Read about my Artistry Blooms cards kit to go here.  You can get both and save on shipping here.  

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• Fabulous Artistry Blooms; July’s card kit to go

  July 8, 2020

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  I was torn on which Designer Paper to use for July's card kit to go so I asked my FB followers for their opinion.  Artistry Blooms won with the most votes. 

  I totally enjoyed making these bright, unique cards with this striking designer paper!  It's just amazing!  Look!  

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  I created 5 cards and made two of each for a total of 10 eye catching cards including two unique fun-fold designs. Here's how my kits to go work:

  • Opt in to get yours by July 20th here.
  • Choose to add on the optional stamp set (click here) that I used.
  • I will order the products, prep the kits and mail them out to you via Priority mail at the end of July.
  • You'll receive the pdf tutorial via email.

  The kit includes $20 in Stampin' Up! products:

  • 1/2 pkg. of Artistry Blooms designer paper (6" X 12")
  • 1/2" pkg Rainbow Glimmer paper (two pieces at 6" X 12")
  • 1 pkg. Artistry Blooms adhesive backed sequins
  • a share of White Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon
  • The 10 pre-cut card pieces including die-cuts and punched pieces
  • a pdf tutorial with photos, directions, measurements & supplies list

  With tax & shipping you're getting the pre-cut kit for just $4.00!

  Be sure to opt in for this kit by July 20th!  

  • click here to order the kit to go mentioned above
  • click here to order the kit to go with the accitional Happiest of Birthday's stamp set 
  • Click here to order the pdf tutorial only
  • click here to get the Four Seasons Floral card kit; a quick & easy cards kit. 
  • *If you want both July kits, email me at lagreff60@gmail.com for a combined shipping price.

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  If you have trouble telling which color is which, this is what you need! 

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• Window cards!

  July 7, 2020

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  A few weeks ago on my weekly 'Stamp with Me' Live we made window cards.  I called them that because I punched or die-cut a window in the front to reveal the greeting below.  Here's one version:

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  I chose to use the pretty Flowers for Every Season designer paper for this card. There is such a wide variety of patterns, colors and styles in this pretty paper!  For the card above I used the Tasteful Labels, the Medium Daisy punch and the Lovely You stamp set.

  Here are all three cards I made to get them started.  I post the cards, measurements and supplies list a few days before the 'Live' so they can prep and gather their supplies.  Or if they cannot stamp with me Live, they can just make the cards using my ideas.  Check it out here. 

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  For the card below I used the Forever Fern stamp set in Cinnamon Cider, Misty Moonlight and Crumb Cake.  

  I punched a 2" circle from the White layer and added a die-cut from the Tasteful Labels dies. 

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  Here's the video below:

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  For every $50 you spend in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August!  

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