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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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April Specials: 

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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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Check out my available Kits & Tutorials here:

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

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  • Berry Delightful Fun Fold cards with video

    Here are the cards we made at my January Card Clubs featuring the Berry Delightful bundle in the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  Everyone loved how easy this fold is!  

    Berry Blessings January Club Save
     

    I gave them the choice of either blueberry or raspberry cards; this stamp set and designer paper work beautifully with both!  It also pairs fabulously with the Sweet Strawberry bundle too! 

    I used Rich Razzleberry & Pacific Point card stock and ink on these cards; plus some Garden Green ink.  

    Check it out here on the Sale-a-Bration choices; the Designer paper and stamp set are FREE with a $100 order while supplies last. 

    Berry Delightful OSW Save

    And remember that those who order this bundle from me get a free 10 cards pre-cut kit and PDF tutorial!!  I have a few left. 

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    And it uses your card stock efficiently too! Measurements are below. 

    Berry Blessings January Club Save
         
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    See that gorgeous stitching around the inside layer?  That's the new Stitched with Whimsy dies. They stitch but don't cut.  There are 6 assorted sizes in this set.  You can see it here.  

    Measurements:

    • Main card 4 1/4" X 7 1/2" scored at 5 1/2"
      Designer paper 1 3/4" X 4"
      White 2 1/2" X 3 1/4" for front, 4" X 5 1/4" inside front layer 2 3/4" X 3 1/2"

    Berry Blessings January Club Save

    You can catch my tips on stamping these 2-step images and the fun fold design below in my video.  

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    February Specials:

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

    It's just $99 and you can pick out $125 in product with FREE shipping! 

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

    2021 SAB Join Save

    Go here to read about it

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

    Hydrangea Hill collection Save
       
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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! 

    Free Resin Hearts Feb Save

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

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  • Lots of Heart; not just for Valentines!

    I received this beautiful card from Diane last week. She's one of my talented Team members!  Isn't it wonderful!! 

    Lots of Heart thank you Save

    She used the Lots of Heart bundle on page 15 of the Spring catalog.  You can see it here.  It's filled with lots of pretty dies, heart images and greetings too!  

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    I love that there's a buffalo check heart image in this set!  And the stitching!. Remember that for every $50 order you can pick out a free item. This bundle is $47.50.  Add on some gems or adhesive and you get this Oh So Ombre Designer Paper FREE!  Then you'll get the cute Resin Hearts below free from me.  

    Measurements:

    • Bermuda Bay card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
    • White is 4" X 5 1/4"
    • Oh So Ombre' DSP is 3 7/8" X 5 1/8"

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    February Specials:

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

    It's just $99 and you can pick out $125 in product with FREE shipping! 

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

    2021 SAB Join Save

    Go here to read about it

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    Current Host code is ZH42J3R4

    Order online here

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

    Hydrangea Hill collection Save
      
    Sand & Sea collection Save

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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! 

    Free Resin Hearts Feb Save

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

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  • Darling Donkey’s Birthday card

    The Darling Donkey's stamp set (seen here) is one of the most popular sets in our Sale-a-Bration promotion right now.  So I chose to use it for my card clubs in January.  We made this cute but easy card: 

    Darling Donkey Jan Save

    The colors are Pool Party, So Saffron and Black.  That cute designer paper is called Flower & Field and is also from our Sale-a-Bration promotion that runs through February.  See it here. 

    FLOWER & FIELD 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Save

    Both are free with any $50 order!  I love Sale-a-Bration where we can earn free items with an order.  

    Sale-a-Bration traditionally runs through March. But this year it's one month short because they're offering another one in July & August!! So we actually get an extra month this year!  

    DARLING DONKEYS CLING STAMP SET Save

    Darling Donkey Jan Save

    The inside is stamped with the third Sale-a-Bration choice called Approaching Perfection. See it here.  It has lots of fun birthday greetings! 

    APPROACHING PERFECTION CLING STAMP SET Save

    You can watch the video for this quick card below.  

    Darling Donkey Jan Save

    Measurements:

    • Pool Party card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
    • So Saffron 2" X 4 1/4"
    • Flower & Field DSP 3" X 5 1/2"
    • White die-cut 2 1/2" X 4" 

    I used the Balloon Bouquet punch with this DSP for a quick accent.  I glued the Black & White twine down with liquid Multipurpose Glue.  The donkey is colored in with Blends markers.  

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    January Specials:

    During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE with purchase of the Starter Kit! 

    2021 SAB Join Save

    Go here to read about it

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    Order online here

    All online orders receive my new 12 X 12" One Sheet Wonder Tutorial PDF!

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    Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls 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! 

    Pastel Pearls free Save

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

    Multipurpose Glue stand Save

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