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See how the Josephs Coat Technique is done; with video & free project sheet

Here's another project made on last week's Live video; it's the Josephs Coat technique using the new, upcoming Leaf Collection stamp.  

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That greeting stamp & scalloped oval die-cut are from the new Unbounded Love bundle from the upcoming 2024 Annual Catalog. I showed how to do this technique in the video here.  I also have a free project sheet with directions. 

Here are the steps:

  1. Sponge ink all over a neutral piece of card stock – Pretty Peacock, new Summer Splash and lastly Granny Apple Green. 
  2. Wipe off any excess ink with a tissue to remove moisture.  Swipe with an embossing buddy.
  3. Ink your stamp in Versamark ink. Heat emboss with Clear embossing powder.  
  4. Use a water-based ink pad like Memento Black and rub or tap the ink over it all.  This is called 'Direct to Paper'. 
  5. With a damp tissue or paper towel, wipe off excess ink from the embossed area. It will not stay on the embossed area. 
  6. Finish your card as you'd like. 

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I inked the stamp again in a few colors – Granny Apple Green & Summer Splash, and fussy cut some leaves out for accents. Dies used above include Something Fancy & Stylish Shapes. 

The card below features an emboss resist technique.  Same colors but the steps are different. 

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  1. First I stamped using Versamark ink onto White card stock and heat embossed with clear embossing powder. 
  2. Then I added ink over the clear embossing; using Blending Brushes. Inks include: Summer Splash, Pretty Peacock and Granny Apple Green.  *This must be water-based ink!
  3. Use a damp tissue or paper towel to wipe off excess ink that will not stick to the embossed areas. Done! 

The greeting is from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set (online exclusive) and the tags are from the Something Fancy dies (carrying over). 

Click here for the free project sheet:   Download Leaf Collection Josephs Coat cards

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Which card do you prefer above?  Left or right? 

Below is the video on how I made this card along with a few resist techniques featuring new Annual Catalog products. I hope you watch it AND subscribe to my YouTube channel too. 

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  • Double Point cards with video

    Have you tried making a Double Point fun fold card yet?  They are so easy! 

    Bonus!  This unique fold truly makes the most of your 12 X 12" paper!  You can get 6 cards from one sheet! 

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    I chose to use the Flowers for Every Season designer paper and the Field of Flowers stamp set.  The dies are from the Hippo & Friends dies seen here.  I LOVE these label dies! 

    Measurements:
    Card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
    White inside 5 1/4" X 4"
    DSP 3" X 4", scored at 1" on the long side
    Label dies or punches to 'connect' the points
     
    Products Used: 
    Field Of Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set [152589] – Price: $17.00 – see here
    Ridiculously Awesome Cling Stamp Set [152512] – Price: $22.00 – see here
    Hippo & Friends Dies [153585] – Price: $36.00 – see here
    Flowers For Every Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152486] – Price: $11.50 – seen here
    2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots [152480] – Price: $8.00 – see here

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    If you want step by step instructions you can watch the video below.

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  • Easy Diagonal cards; Stamp With Me tonight at 7:30 pm!

    This week I'm highlighting some of the cards I've recently made on Facebook Live.  With two a week there's a lot! 

    Here are the cards for tonight's Facebook Live 'Stamp with Me' here. 

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    I chose the pretty Misty Moonlight & Seaside Spray combination for these cards.  I love the two toned look of these In Colors together.  When you add White for a pop of brightness they really shine!  

    Join me here tomorrow night.  Prep the pieces, gather some supplies and we'll stamp together! 

    I used the Queen Anne's Lace stamp set seen here in Misty Moonlight, White & Seaside Spray.
     
    You can really see the Shimmer Crystal Effects on the flowers in this photo! 
     
    Measurements:
    Card bases 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"
    Diagonal pieces (card stock or DSP) 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" cut in half on the diagonal.
    Decorative strips 7 1/2" long X 1/2" – punched or die-cut
    Greeting punches or die-cuts (Ornate Frames, Tasteful Labels & Ornate Border dies) 
     
    Supplies:
    Card stock (I used Misty Moonlight, Seaside Spray, White)
    Stamps of your choice and ink
    Punches or die-cuts for borders & greetings
    Embossing folders or DSP
    Ribbons, embellishments, Shimmery Crystal Effects
    Sponges, mini glue dots, dimensionals

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  • Today’s the last day! Summer Nights cards

    Today is the last day to order or subscribe for July's Summer Night's Paper Pumpkin kit.  

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    Here's a photo of the add on cards & envelopes available while supplies last. You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber though. Order them here. Item #154973

    I LOVE these pretty backgrounds!  I think they'll be so much fun to create scenes with!  I know I'll be using my Life is Beautiful stamp set with them. Can't wait!!

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    For only $10.00 USD you can have the easiest crafting experience of the summer!

    • Contains 24 pre-printed card bases and coordinating envelopes.
    • Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
    • Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)

    • Not included with a July 2020 Paper Pumpkin subscription
    • The Summer Nights Add-On is not needed to complete July kit projects
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