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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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Here's a link to the Last Chance list 

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A free gift with orders in April:

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All online orders in April will receive a free multi-project tutorial!

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  • 2 more Season of Elegance & Peaceful Season cards with free project sheets & video

    Yesterday I shared a gorgeous fancy fold card and today I have two more pretty cards as well.  They all feature the Season of Elegance suite. 

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    I'll start with this one which has Basic Beige, Pretty Peacock and Gold:

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    I love so many things about this card – the pretty dies and that fabulous Painted Trees 3D embossing folder too.  I adhered the Season of Elegance DSP (seen here) to the Beige layer before I textured it.  A neat trick to showcase them both.  

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    Notice the 'Merry' die-cut layers. There isn't a coordinating larger die-cut for this so I cut this in half horizontally to add a nice gold layer above and below. *watch the video here or below to see how I did it. 

    Click on the following link to print off or download this free project sheet: Download Season of Elegance Christmas card

    Here's a view of this gorgeous designer paper:

    SEASON OF ELEGANCE 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Save

    Next is a pretty card featuring the Cherry Cobbler and Gold DSP in this pack.  

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    It also shows off the pretty die-cuts once again.  I really like the ribbon slots in three of the dies in the set. Here I used the gorgeous Cherry Cobbler/Gold satin ribbon seen here.  

    This Peaceful Season bundle is a big hit with many of my customers.  It has beautiful die-cuts and the greetings are wonderful as well. 

    PEACEFUL SEASON BUNDLE (ENGLISH) Save

    I'm sure the embossing folder caught your eye as well.  It's the Forever Plaid 3D folder.  It's one of our large folders so I could place the Beige CS on an angle.  

     

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    Here's the free project sheet for this card. Download Gifts of Christmas card

    I especially like this layout as it truly does not matter what size your DSP layers are. Simple offset them from each other to form an interesting mix.  

    **Did you know you can get the entire Season of Elegance Suite for just $99 (regular price $154.75)?!  And shipping is free!  Add it to your Starter kit here by October 31st. An incredible deal! 

    Below is the video for these two cards and another neat fun fold too.  Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel too.  

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    Get an extra $30 in your Starter kit in October!  Click here to read more

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    The Kits Collection is on sale!  Check it out here.

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           All online orders in October will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the Season of Elegance suite

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  • This Season of Elegance fancy fold is extra special and has a gift card option

    I shared this card on last week's FB Live video.  It's also part of my October kit to go and PDF tutorial as well.  It's unique and truly shows off our double sided designer paper! 

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    Can you see how it opens? The left panel opens up to reveal another flap that also opens. This Cherry Cobbler layer is scored to allow a gift card to be inserted in the pocket.  If you don't need one, just adhere it down or trim it off.  

    I did create a free project sheet for this card; click on the following link to download or print it off. Download Season of Elegance fun fold card with gift card option

    I have 5 of these pre-cut kits to go left that include 1/2 pkg of the Season of Elegance specialty paper plus shares of the Cherry  Cobbler/Gold ribbon and Gold textured dots. The tutorial is included or you can purchase it separately. Click here to see the options. 

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    I have two more projects to share with you tomorrow; all featuring this gorgeous suite.  I'm also sending it to everyone that places an online order with me in October.  

    Of course my Flowerbug's Team of Demonstrators receive all of my tutorials each month; just for being on my Team! 

    I hope you'll consider joining us!  Click here for more info on getting the Starter Kit deal this month.  It's a $99 order but you get to pick out $155 in product of your choice!  Go here to get the deal.

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    Get a share of Woven Golden Leaves  

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    Get an extra $30 in your Starter kit in October!  Click here to read more

    October Starter Kit special Save

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    The Kits Collection is on sale!  Check it out here.

    October Kit special Save

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           All online orders in October will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the Season of Elegance suite

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  • Stunning Alpine Air cards – now discounted in October!

    When I saw this new kit called Alpine Air I just knew it would be beautiful!

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    They're stunning and great for any occasion.  The other thing I like about these is they work for guys too which can be uncommon.  And they're so easy to assemble. It includes everything you need – a greetings stamp set, Misty Moonlight ink spot, adhesives, gems, card layers, envelopes and a clear block. 

    All of the kits in our Kit Collection (28 of them!) are discounted!  Click here to see all 28 kits. 

    This kit was $22 and is now $19.80 and you can see it here.   

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    These beautiful cards remind me of our trip to the Grand Tetons, Wyoming last month. And also our trip to Norway last year! 

    Alpine Air kit Save

    Guess what!?  The Expressions of Kindness kit is back in stock!!  It's been out of stock for over a month. It's one of my very favorite kits and it's also discounted. click here to see it. 

    EXPRESSIONS OF KINDNESS KIT (ENGLISH) Save

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    October Specials:

    *current host code link: 3U6NZJFZ

    Get a share of Woven Golden Leaves  

    October woven leaves Save

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    Get an extra $30 in your Starter kit in October!  Click here to read more

    October Starter Kit special Save

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    The Kits Collection is on sale!  Check it out here.

    October Kit special Save

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           All online orders in October will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the Season of Elegance suite

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