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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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  • Last chance for Christmas card kits & Coaster Calendar too

    Tomorrow, November 18th, is the last day to opt in for November's pre-cut kits to go.  There are three different kits this month; perfectly timed to ease the Holiday rush! 

    Whether you need Christmas cards, tags or a special hand made calendar I can help you out!

    If you want more than one please message me at lagreff60@gmail.com and I'll get you a combined shipping price. You can also add on the stamp sets I used at 10% off; email me!

    Here are the kits you can choose from. You will need assorted inks and stamps to finish them.  All include free PDF tutorials too.

    1. 'Tis the Season Christmas cards (include a few unique folds like a pop up!):

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    This kit includes 10 pre-cut cards & $20 in product so you can make more.  It's just $28 plus Priority Shipping.  See it here in my Shop or choose the PDF Tutorial option here.

    2. Next is the Tag Buffet kit; also 10 Christmas cards plus 4 tags and a sheet of Stampin' Dimensionals too!

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    If you want quick but gorgeous Christmas cards you'll love this kit! Order it here; it's $24 

    3. Next is my annual Coaster Calendar project.  This is a fabulous gift for anyone.  See it  here.  It's just $15 for the kit and the PDF tutorial is free.  Or choose just the PDF tutorial here.

    2021 front Coast Calendar Save

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    It includes all of the pre-cut pieces, 4" coasters for front and back & 2 rings. 

    All of these kits will be mailed out Priority Mail around Thanksgiving week. 

    Remember you must order by November 18th! 

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  • Fancy Easel Fold card with the Arrange a Wreath bundle

    We made this fancy fold card at October card clubs. The Easel really shows off the wreath from the Arrange a Wreath bundle in the Annual catalog. You can see it in the video below. 

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    You can see the Arrange a Wreath bundle here.  It has a ton of seasonal options in it. 
     
    ARRANGE A WREATH BUNDLE (ENGLISH) Save
     
    Measurements:
    • 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored in half at 4 1/4" first. Then cut on one half of the card at 3/4" from each edge to the score line. Now score the large, center area for the easel in half at 2 1/8"
    • Very Vanilla 3 3/4" X 3 1/2"
    • Old Olive 4" X 3 3/4"
    • Cherry Cobbler & Old Olive 3 3/4" squares for the wreath die-cuts plus scraps for the greeting punches
    • Heartwarming Hugs Designer Paper 5/8" X 4" (2 pieces)
     
     
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    The video below includes this fun fold card and the Box Fold card we made too!  

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  • Curvy Christmas; paired with the Curvy Dies

    I've always loved the look of curves and swirls so these new Curvy Celebrations products are right up my alley.  I've made so many projects I could share one each day for weeks! 

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    Here's one of my favorites.

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    See what I mean?  The curves make this project 'stand out' special.

    My colors are Night of Navy, Sahara Sand and White.  The designer paper is from the new Classic Christmas 6 X 6" pack seen here.  This is only available through January 4th or while supplies last.  

    The same is true for the Curvy Christmas stamp set seen here.  It will not be in the upcoming catalog so get it now while you can. 

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    As you can see I cut two pieces of Navy card stock using the dotted curved die.  I heat embossed the greeting and the long stars image.  I die-cut two White sprigs from the same Curvy Dies and added them with a double Linen Thread bow.  

    Here's another great reason to get any of these items now; everyone who places an online order (or orders any of the Curvy Celebrations items) will receive a free 22 project PDF full of ideas for their new products! 

    I chose to get it all at once with the entire Curvy Celebrations bundle seen here.  

    Here are some sneak peaks of the projects in the free PDF: 

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    Above are ideas featuring the Quite Curvy set and below are projects with the Curvy Christmas set. 

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