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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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• Pleased as Punch Cards kit to go; bright and springy!

  February 6, 2020

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  For February I chose to feature the new Pleased as Punch designer paper for my cards kit to go.  It's bright and springy and coordinates with 4 of our newest punches!  The Tulip, Umbrella, Heart Punch pack and new Blossom punches are the four. 

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  I absolutely love these cards! All of the 5 designs are unique fun fold cards which are always a delight to create and fun for the recipient.  Here's a photo of the Pleased as Punch designer paper; available now!  

  *You do not need to own the punches to complete these cards.  They are easy to fussy cut! 

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  I used the following inks: Gorgeous Grape, Balmy Blue and Calypso Coral.

   

  This kit to go includes $20 in actual product (before tax & shipping).  You're getting the 10 cards kit for just $5.35!  

  *If you like pre-cut cards you will LOVE my monthly kits to go!  

   

  I added the Under My Umbrella bundle for most of my images and greetings.  It has wonderful greetings that coordinate perfectly with the umbrella images. 

   

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  The cards kit to go includes the following:

  • a pre-cut cards kit for 10 fancy fold cards; including die-cuts and many punched pieces
  • Free pdf instructions with photos, measurements (to make more), step by step instructions and a supplies list
  • 1/2 package of the 12 X 12" Pleased as Punch Designer Series Paper
  • 1 full package of the Gingham Gala adhesive-backed rhinestones
  • 1 full spool of 5/8" White polka dot tulle ribbon

  **You have through February 16th to RSVP for this kit.  It's $29 for locals and $36 for long distance and includes Priority Shipping.

   

  If you'd like to add on the Under My Umbrella bundle (above) please let me know.  If you do add it on, (or anything else of $30 or more) I will combine shipping AND you get a free Sale-a-Bration choice! See the free items here. 

   

  *I am also offering it as a local class this month on February 29th at 10 am at the church.  Please RSVP by the 16th to attend. 

   

  ***Be sure to RSVP by the 16th to get your kit! 

   

  It's just $29 for locals and $36 for long distance people with Priority Shipping. Kits should be mailed out at the end of February and the pdf tutorial is emailed.  

   

   

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  *You are subscribing to my monthly card kits but can cancel at any time. 

  *I can also send you a PayPal invoice for this month's kit.  Email me at lagreff60@gmail.com

   

  If you're interested in purchasing only the tutorial it is $15.  You can see it here on my Tutorial Shop. 

   

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• Pleased as Punch fun fold card

  February 5, 2020

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  I made this card for a recent online swap I participated in.  I believe this type of fold is called a 'Joy Fold' card. 

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  The Pool Party piece is folded in half; the bottom part is under the front flap of the White layer.  See measurements below.

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  I chose to use the brand new Pleased as Punch designer paper seen here.  It coordinates with FOUR of our current punches – amazing!  The two hearts on this card are punched directly from the designer paper. 

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  I love it so much I am featuring it for my February card kit to go.  I'll share that with you tomorrow. 

  Details:

  • The hearts are punched from the DSP with the Heart Punch Pack
  • The ribbon is the White seam binding on page 25 of the January – June Mini catalog
  • the sequins are from the free SAB Metallic Baker's Twine & Sequins combo pack seen here
  • the embossing folder is the Coastal Weave 3D embossing folder seen here

  Measurements:

  • White – 4 1/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 5 1/2"
  • Pool Party 3" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
  • So Saffron 2 1/4" X 3 1/2"
  • Pleased as Punch DSP 1/4" X 3 1/2"

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

  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 (while supplies last)!

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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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• Coordination Product Release starts today! New Nature’s Thoughts dies!

  February 4, 2020

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  We can now order from the Product Coordination Release items!  Below is a snapshot of the dies you can get.  And here's the link to the items in my store. 

  Check out the flyer here. Download Coordination Release FLYER
  

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  And here is the amazing Pleased as Punch Designer Paper!  It coordinates with our Tulip punch, the Heart Punch pack, the Umbrella punch and the new Blossom punch in the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  It's so bright and springlike.  I like it so much I am featuring it in my February card kit to go.  I'll share details on that later this week. 

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  **Coordination Product Release items are offered until March 31, 2020 or while supplies last.

  One of the options is the Nature's Thoughts dies that coordinates with one of my favorite new stamp sets; Positive Thoughts seen here. Besides the pretty images I LOVE the greetings!  

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  I made this pretty card for an online swap:

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  The colors are Highland Heather with Granny Apple Green.  Notice that detailed, stitched rectangle?  That is part of the new Nature's Thoughts dies along with the butterfly image.  

  Details:

  • White die-cut edgelit is from the Delicate Lace dies seen here
  • Nature's Thoughts dies – Available now here! 
  • The NEW Pleased as Punch DSP in the background seen here

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  Measurements:

  • Granny Apple Green card 5  1/2" X 7"
  • Pleased as Punch DSP 5 1/4" X 2 1/2"
  • White die-cut 4 1/4" X 2 7/8"; greeting strip is 1" X 4" 
  • Highland Heather is 4 1/2" X 3 1/8"

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

  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!

  Order online here

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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

  Order online here

  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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