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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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• Happiest Day card with video tutorial; a simple layout with a gorgeous look

  October 14, 2024

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  On last week's Live video I chose the Happiest Day stamp set as my featured product.  It was discounted during the 3 day stamp sale but you can see it here. Here's one of the cards I made: 

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  I chose to use our 2023-25 In Colors; Pretty in Pink, Peach Pie and Petunia Pop along with Black. We have glimmer paper in these colors too so I added three strips to the card base at a diagonal.  See it here.  The strips adds a bit of a whimsical look that matches these cute dragonflies. 

  Here's how I stamped the inside.  

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  For the hearts I used that same glimmer paper along with the Humble Home Builder punch (out of stock currently).

  The circle die-cut for the greeting is from the Spotlight on Nature dies seen here. These dies are back in stock now! The White rectangle is a die-cut from the Deckled Rectangles seen here. 

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  I did not make a project sheet for this card since it's so simple. 

  Here are the measurements:

  • White card base – 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4", White deckled rectangle die-cut 2 5/8" X 3 7/8", circle die-cut1 5/8"
  • Black – 2 3/4" X 4 1/8"
  • Glimmer paper strips – 5 1/4" X 3/8"

  Check out the video below; I share one more unique card with a special edge technique and a few other ideas as well.  

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• A Little Bit of Festive card kit is sweetly nostalgic – tutorial available too

  October 11, 2024

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  I chose the fun A Little Bit of Festive DSP pack for my other Christmas card kit to go this month.  These cards are so fun and easy to create.  The many nostalgic die-cut elements make these cards fast fabulous. 

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  You can choose the pre-cut card kit with product or the PDF tutorial. Both include the video & PDF tutorial. 

  If you choose the pre-cut kit, you'll receive the following products plus pre-cut supplies for 10 cards, including layered pieces & die-cuts. You'll need greetings, ink, adhesives and a paper trimmer to complete the card kit. 

  • The A Little Bit of Festive paper pack with die-cut elements (12" X 12")
  • a share of both Red & White Peppermints gems & Red & White Baker's Twine
  • the PDF tutorial and a link to an unlisted video tutorial too

  The tutorial includes photos, measurements, the supply list and step by step instructions. The video link includes tips to make each card & is included in the PDF tutorial. The card kit will be sent in November due to supply shortage. The PDF tutorial will be sent to you immediately after purchase.  Please check your spam or junk folder. 

  Click here to purchase the pre-cut kit to go $31 plus tax & shipping. (includes about $20 in product plus the pre-cut supplies)

  Or click here to get the PDF tutorial only $16.

  Other product used include:

  • Stamps – Christmas Labels
  • Card stock – Real Red, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Mossy Meadow, White, Vanilla
  • Inks – Real Red, Garden Green, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy
  • Dies – Greetings of the Season
  • Other – Red & White Baker's Twine, Peppermint gems, Die-cutting machine, Adhesives, Paper Snips Scissors, Paper Trimmer

  There is another new Christmas kit to go this month called Season of Elegance (seen below); be sure to check them all out.  You do save $$ when ordering more than one kit. See them all here. 

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• Season of Elegance is simply gorgeous; check out this card kit to go or tutorial.

  October 10, 2024

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  This stunning Season of Elegance specialty paper with beautiful gold foil highlights is the shiny star of these cards. It's a new option in my shop; choose from the PDF tutorial or kit to go.  

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  Aren't they stunning? It was a breeze to create with these products. 4 of 5 designs are fancy folds with multiple gift card options which can easily be skipped too.  

  I create both a PDF tutorial and a video with assembly tips. The kit to go includes 10 pre-cut cards plus approximately $20 in product too.

  In the kit option you'll receive the following products plus pre-cut supplies for 10 cards, including layered pieces & die-cuts. 

  • 1/2 pkg. of the Season of Elegance specialty designer series paper (6" X 12")
  • a share of both Cherry Cobbler/Gold ribbon and Textured Gold dots
  • the PDF tutorial and a link to an unlisted video tutorial too

  The tutorial includes photos, measurements, the supply list and step by step instructions. The video link includes tips to make each card & is included in the PDF tutorial. This tutorial is sent to you via email after purchase.  Be sure to check your spam folder.  The kit is mailed at the end of October. 

  Click here to get the pre-cut kit. There is a limited quantity.

  Or click here to get the PDF tutorial & video. 

  Additional products used:

  • Stamps – Peaceful Season, Golden Greenery
  • Inks – Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Pretty Peacock, Mossy Meadow
  • Cardstock – Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Basic Beige, Gold Foil,  White
  • Dies & Folders – Stylish Shapes, Unbounded Love dies. 
  • Other – punches, sponge, Die-cut machine, adhesives, paper snips scissors, Paper trimmer

  There is another new Christmas kit to go this month called A Little Bit of Festive; be sure to check them all out.  You do save $$ when ordering more than one kit. See them all here. 

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