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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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• Darling Label Punch Box; just $6.95! That’s over 80% off!

  April 23, 2020

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  I can't get over the wonderful deals they have on the retiring list.  Did you know the Darling Label Punch box is just $6.75?  That's down from $45 in the catalog!  It's just one of the amazing deals going on now.  It will not last long!!!

  See it here or on page 94 of your annual catalog.  It has a 6 piece stamp set, a clear block, two ink spots and a punch; all nestled in a beautiful tin box!  Oh my gosh!  What a crafty deal!

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  I used it on these cards below along with a pack of last year's Brights Designer Paper. Use any paper and you've got a quick set of cards; many of them easy fun folds and gift cards! 

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  The tutorial for these cards can be found here for just $10. 

  There are more deals like this; scroll through the list here where you can see the products well. Click on each to get the description and item number. 

  If you're local, I am placing an order tonight. Let me know what you'd like to get. 

  If you're long distance order online and use this host code for April: RBXHNWMV

  If the order is over $55 you'll get a free Simple Shammy cleaner from me! 

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• Last Chance Products; Retiring List is here!

  April 22, 2020

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  Here's the list of items going away!  Get your order in ASAP if you want something really bad; things go so fast!

  Annual Catalog Retiring List

  Mini Catalog Retiring List

  Or click here to see them in my online store; easier to see!

  Update on some products:

  1. There are many popular items on sale! See them all here. 
  2. Stampin' Blends are not retiring; they will only be available in combo packs though.
  3. Snail is retiring!  Get it while you can.  But the next tape runner is supposed to be better!
  4. Some of the bundles on the retiring list are returning separately; not in a bundle. 
  5. All Glimmer paper is retiring!
  6. The embossing buddy is on the list!  Yikes!  It's a must have for heat embossing. Get yours now! 

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• Dressed to Impress Best Dressed Triple Fold card

  April 22, 2020

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  The retired list will be out this afternoon.

  Stop back in to see it or click here to see it all in my store.

  Here's the Best Dressed fun fold card I promised you yesterday.  (See the Ornate Garden cards here.) 

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  Look at this cute fun fold card!  See how the paper matches up across the three panels?  So clever! **Watch the video here on Facebook. 

  This card is standard 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" but you score it at 1 1/2" and 4 1/4" to get the triple fold. 

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  The best part of this fun fold card is how it makes the most of your designer paper!  Each card uses one piece measuring 5 1/4" X 6".  Cut the Best Dressed paper into three pieces; the first (left) piece at 2 3/4" wide X 5 1/4" tall, the middle piece at 1 1/8" wide and the right (inside) piece at 2 1/8" X 5 1/4".

  Those three pieces add up to 6" across!  What a great way to use your designer paper! You can make 4 cards from a 12" sheet! The white layer inside the card (for writing or stamping onto) is 5 1/4" X 1 3/4". 

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  I added a pretty die-cut border cut from the Ornate Borders die; love the eyelet detail on it!  The set of dies are currently unavailable but should be back in stock in early May.
  The greeting layers are cut using the Stitched Nested Labels and the flowers and leaves are stamped and fussy cut. The colors are Old Olive and Purple Posy. 

  The stamps are all from the Dressed to Impress stamp set seen here. 

  
  

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  The die-cuts here are from the Stitched So Sweetly dies from the mini catalog; also currently out of stock and unavailable.  They should be back in next week. The colors here are Lovely Lipstick and Mint Macaron. 

  See the entire Best Dressed suite of products here. 

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  April ordering specials:

  All online orders in April will receive my tutorial of the month; with 16 cards

  featuring the Ornate Garden products seen here.

  **Order either Ornate bundle from me and get a free 3 cards pre-cut kit! Order both and get a 6 cards kit with pdf tutorial! 

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  Orders between $55 and up will receive a free Simple Shammy! 

  Use this host code for April: MMM4SXSB  (unless you're order is over $150; then don't use the code. You'll receive your own host benefits). 

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