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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.  

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. 

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. 

  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

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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  • Quick cards with the Field & Flower DSP & In Color cards & envelopes


    Have you noticed our In Color cards & envelopes?  They're called Flowers for Every Season Memories & More cards & envelopes; whew!  That's a long name, right?!  See them on page 154 of the annual catalog or click here.  They're larger than our average card at 4 1/4" X 6 1/4" and come with 10 printed cards and envelopes.  All for $11 and in our pretty 2020-22 In Colors.  


    This week I'm sharing cards made with this beautiful Flower & Field DSP; it's free with any $50 order in February during Sale-a-Bration.  See it here. 

    Here I added a piece of the Flower & Field DSP measuring 3" X 4" to these pretty cards. Then a layered greeting and a punched flower.  So easy, but aren't they cute?!

    I used a few of our Pick a Banner punches for the White 1" strip and the Blossom punch for the flower. I added a vellum piece underneath punched with the Story Label punch.   The greeting is from the Peaceful Moments stamp set. 



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    February Specials:

    Did you know?

    In the Starter kit you get $125 of product of your choice, 5 packs of 6×6 DSP ($57.50), a free past Paper Pumpkin kit ($21) with no shipping on any of this ($20.35).

    So instead of $223.85… you pay just $99?! Amazing! 


    Go here to read about it

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    Current Host code is ZH42J3R4

    Order online here

    All online orders receive both a Hydrangea Hill and Sand & Sea projects PDF!

     

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    Get a package of 150 Resin Hearts from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. They're adorable and so tiny!

    *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

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  • Make the most of your double sided DSP! FB Live Stampin’ with Me tonight!


    The 2nd & 4th Monday nights are Stamp with Me FB Live videos.  I share a layout and encourage my followers to stamp right along with me.  They prep their pieces ahead of time and we stamp together. Join us here.  

    Here's what we're making tonight at 7:30 pm CT: 

    Here are a few more versions of this layout.  I love it!  Many of our double sided papers coordinate so nicely.  Check your favorite Designer Papers and you can create some fast and special cards. 

      

    The greetings are from the You Are Amazing stamp set on page 7 of the Spring catalog. You can see it here. 

    I used the following dies & punches for my greetings: Painted Poppies (circle), Stitched So Sweetly (below), Label Me Lovely (Navy), Story Label (Seaside Spray) and Banners Pick a Punch (banners). 

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    February Specials:

    Did you know?

    In the Starter kit you get $125 of product of your choice, 5 packs of 6×6 DSP ($57.50), a free past Paper Pumpkin kit ($21) with no shipping on any of this ($20.35).

    So instead of $223.85… you pay just $99?! Amazing! 


    Go here to read about it

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    Current Host code is ZH42J3R4

    Order online here

    All online orders receive both a Hydrangea Hill and Sand & Sea projects PDF!

     

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    Get a package of 150 Resin Hearts from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. They're adorable and so tiny!

    *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

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  • Get yours by February 10th!


    The February Paper Pumpkin kit is a beautiful set of cards with a 'thinking of you' theme.  Here's how Stampin' Up! is describing this cards kit: 

    The Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit provides enough supplies to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes. This soft, sympathetic kit includes patterned card bases, die-cut floral elements, ribbon, embellishments, and more!

    The kit’s exclusive Bouquet of Hope Stamp Set features supportive sentiments centered around comfort, care, hope, and love. Such a versatile stamp set can be used throughout the year! 

    • Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
    • Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Merry Merlot, Mossy Meadow, Rococo Rose
    • Coordinates with the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper, an exclusive Sale-A-Bration item.

    **Remember that if you purchase a 3,6 or 12 month pre-paid subscription in February you can earn a free Sale-a-Bration item (or 2-4!).  It's what I do each year at this time.  You can see the pre-paid options here.  

    Here's what I suggest:  Get a 6 month pre-paid now and then in August get a second one during that SAB promotion!  You'll earn 2 free SAB choices each time!  


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    The kit for January is darling!  It's Valentine themed of course.  Here's one of the alternatives I made with my kit. 

    Did you know that my PP customers get a free bonus projects PDF tutorial each month?  And so does my Team!  It has 9 different projects in it every single month!  

    Fact: SU gives us a 3 weeks 'heads up' each month on the theme of the upcoming kit. This way we can decide if we want the kit or not!  It's simple to go in to your account and suspend it for that month.  

    Click here to get a kit for yourself.

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    February Specials:

    Get the best deal we have during Sale-a-Bration with purchase of the Starter Kit! 

    Fact: You get $125 of product of your choice, 5 packs of 6×6 DSP ($57.50), free Past Paper Pumpkin ($21), no shipping on any of this ($20.35).

    So instead of $223.85… you pay just $99?! What? 

    Plus you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE. 


    Go here to read about it

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    Current Host code is ZH42J3R4

    Order online here

    All online orders receive both a Hydrangea Hill and Sand & Sea projects PDF!

     

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    Get a package of 150 Resin Hearts from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

    *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

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    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *



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