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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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• 12 Days of Crafting PDF is ready!

  January 8, 2026

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  I don’t know why I put it off because I truly enjoyed playing and creating with my 12 Days of Crafting kit.

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  It became available a few months back and there are still some left! See it here.

  I couldn’t share the projects until after Christmas because some people did open it as an advent kit and did not want any sneak peeks. But it’s ready now and I can finally share the projects!

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  This incredible crafting kit is filled with tons of never before seen products like 2 stamp sets, 2 sets of dies, multiple pre-cut pieces, new DSP, embellishments, twine & so much more.
  I used a few inks along with the products in the kit to create 12 pretty cards. The PDF tutorial is free to anyone who purchases the kit from me (and my Team of course).

  The PDF is available on my Tutorial Shop here for $16.

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  The 2026 Spring Catalog is live!

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• Reserve your New Catalog Designer Paper share!

  January 7, 2026

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  I’ve had multiple requests for the newest Designer Paper Share so I put it together and am taking reservations for it now.

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  This designer paper share includes beautiful papers from both the new 2026 Spring Catalog and the new Online Exclusive release.

  You have a choice of receiving a single share of 6 X 6″ papers or a double share of 6″ X 12″ papers.

  Reserve the single share here for $35 which includes shipping. Reserve the double share here for $66 which includes shipping. *local gals can do pick up without shipping costs; message me to opt in!

  Once I fill a share (8 spots) I’ll order it all. After I receive it I’ll cut & package it. It can take a few weeks to fill, order, cut & ship the shares.

  *I am not offering an embellishment share this time.

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  The 2026 Spring Catalog is live!

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• January Specials; Bonus Days are here! Get rewards for your purchases

  January 6, 2026

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  It’s time for one of our favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS!

  Getting rewarded for the crafting supplies you buy is THE BEST!

  When you shop between January 6 and February 2 and spend $50, you will earn a $5 coupon!
  Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between February 3 and 28. And don’t forget—each purchase earns you Stampin’ Rewards, so that’s even more bang for your buck!

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  There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn! They are emailed to you from Stampin’ Up! Go here to shop.

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  There’s also a new product of the month starting today! Redeem it for just $5 once your order is over $75.

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  It’s called Fabulous Sayings – a 10 piece photopolymer stamp set with awesome greetings in a unique font.

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  Besides earning bonus dollars and new products you will also receive a free PDF from me featuring the new Made with Love suite; just in time for Valentine’s Day!

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