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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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  • Huge Closeout Sale & Clearance Rack Refresh Starts today! See my top favorites


    Two big sales starts today; while supplies last!  I cannot believe they have Snail tape runners!  I bet they'll go fast!  And Blends markers for just $1.80 each!  


    Go here to shop; but do not delay!


    Sadly there are so many items on the retiring list this time.  Tons of designer paper, ribbons, embellishments & more.  Download 2020 Giant Year End Close Out list here

    I made a list of my top picks; all at 50% off! 

    The Tag Buffet kit. It's just $15!   

    Make beautiful tags or cards with it! I featured it as a card kit to go last month. 

    Christmas Countdown kit; it's also just $15. 

    Did you know you can use one side for Christmas and the other for another purpose?  Think storage, Birthday or your favorite holiday! 

    The Wonder of the Season Memories & More card pack (50% off) & the Cards & Envelopes (30% off) to match! 

    I made lots of beautiful yet quick & easy cards with them! No stamping; I only added rhinestones.  

    The Stunning Feels Like Frost 6" Specialty Designer Paper  It's just $7.50! 

    Celebration Labels dies!  I'm shocked and sad! They're 50% off at just $17.50

     

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  • Year End Closeout starts Tuesday! Grab your favorites before they’re gone!


    The giant Year-end close-out sale starts Tuesday, Dec 8th with deep discounts (many at 50% off) on select retiring products.
     
     
    Don't miss out on your favorites!!
     
    We now know what is retiring from the Holiday 2020 Mini Catalog. Sadly my Life is Beautiful stamp set is retiring!  If you don't have it yet; click here and get it while you can!  If you do I'll send you my free PDF tutorial for these cards!  
     
     
    I'm running a special during this sale; purchase any of these retiring items and get the tutorials to match.  You'll have lots of ideas for your new products!
     
    Choose the Plaid Tidings DSP here or Celebration Tidings stamp set here & get this tutorial: 
     
     
     
    Order the 'Tis the Season DSP here or Poincettia Petals Bundle here & get this tutorial:
     
     
    These retiring items are only available while supplies last so do not delay on getting your favorites! The early bird catches the worm!
     
    The items above will not be on sale until
    Tuesday, December 8th!
     
     
    Did you know that you can get these items on sale and purchase the Stampin' Up! starter kit at the same time?!  The Starter Kit is always 20% off but when you choose these discounted products on the retiring list your kit is an amazing deal!  
     
    If you're spending over $100 I highly encourage you to choose the Starter kit. 
    You can also choose from brand new items from the upcoming 2021 Spring Catalog in your kit!
     
     
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  • Snowflake Splendor Fun-fold Cards kit to go; RSVP by December 14th!


    This month's cards kit to go features snowflakes and the Snowflake Splendor designer paper; sooo beautiful!  And each one is a fancy fold too!  Look at these beautiful cards!

    The color scheme is soft & soothing and perfect for winter themed cards.  I used the Snowflake Wishes stamp set which includes thank you's, friendship and more.  

    In this kit to go you receive approximately $20 in product so you can make even more cards than the 10 included in the kit.  *You're paying about $4 for the 10 pre-cut cards!  A fabulous deal. 

    You will need adhesives, stamps and ink to complete the cards.  If you'd like to get the Snowflake Wishes stamp set or bundle at an extra 10% off message me and I can send it with your kit! 


    This kit to go includes the following:

    • 1/2 package of Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper
    • Iridescent 1/4" white ribbon
    • blue adhesive gems 
    • 1 sheet mini dimensionals 
    • 10 pre-cut A2 cards including die-cuts and punched pieces
    • the free PDF tutorial – includes photos, measurements, supplies and step-by-step directions! 

    Here's a close up of one of the fun-fold cards included; a unique accordion style card!

    You can order this kit here; but be sure to order by December 14th to get the pre-cut kit!

    Or order the PDF tutorial here and use the directions and your own products to make these cards.  It iwill be emailed to you immediately upon payment.

    Kits will be mailed out Priority mail around the 21st of December. 

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