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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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  • It’s here! My In Color bundle offer! Reserve yours by May 6th

    Each year I offer a package deal with most of the new In Color products.  Reserve yours by May 6th!  

    2025-27 In Color bundle. Save

    The advantage of my bundle is that you'll get the products all at once; there's no waiting for each color monthly.

    Details:

    • There are 4 colors of ink available right now. Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger and Darling Duckling. Cloud Cover ink pad & refill are currently unavailable. *Lost Lagoon (stamped off once) works well for Cloud Cover ink. 
    • Add on 4 Blends markers and get the 5th one free! 
    • The bundles will ship out around May 21st via Priority Shipping.  

    Payment:

    • Basic bundle is $99 and I'll pay the shipping to you!  
    • Add on the 5 sets of Blends markers and it's $151.50 (one set is free and shipping to you is also free!)
    • Pay via check, cash, PayPal or Zelle 

    Message me here to reserve your bundle.

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  • Last day of FREE shipping! More Team card swaps too

    Today is the last day of the free shipping promotion; don't miss out on the savings! 

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    Today I'm sharing two incredible fun fold swaps from our Team card swap this month.  The theme was to feature plaid. 

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    Candace created her own plaid using markers on the upper left panel.  Wow!  He also used the Thankful Garden bundle for her flowers and leaves. This bundle includes dies and masks!  See it here.  

    I love the sponging she did on her die-cut leaves.  Her colors include Lost Lagoon, Soft Sea Foam and Highland Heather.  The inside die is from the Arches dies – currently unavailable unfortunately.  

    April Candace Save

    Measurements:

    • card base 10 3/4" X 5 1/2" sc0re at 1 5/8", 3 1/4", 7 1/2" & 9"
    • left panel 2 1/2" X 3 1/2"; right panel 2 7/8" X 3 7/8"
    • purple side panels 1 1/4" X 5 1/2"
    • left 'plaid' panel is 2 3/8" X 3 3/8"; right panel is 2 3/4" X 3 3/4"

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    Next is an adorable fun fold made by Lori.  


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    Note how the front panel with the checkered banner is outside the left side of the card. 

    She used the Timeless Plaid & Otterly Adorable DSP here as well as the Arches dies.  Inside you'll find the Soft Waves embossing folder with a bit of sponging to catch the texture.  

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    And it opens yet one more time!  I love how she added details to every layer on each side.   Her greetings are from the Everyday Arches bundle and Arched Wishes set.  

    April Lori .. Save

    Measurements:

    • card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2"
    • White inside 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"
    • DSP – front panel is 4" X 5 1/4", checkered flap is 4 3/4" X 1 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" 

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    Get a free Botanical Textures PDF tutorial with any online order in April!

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  • Look at these wonderful Plaid Themed card swaps

    I'm excited to share these fabulous swap cards by my Flowerbug's Team today.  Our theme was to use plaid in some way on our cards. 

    Jacki made this unique card with the Timeless Plaid DSP.  

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    She cut three pieces of Timeless Plaid DSP using the Stylish Shapes dies. Then cut them into even pieces and added her sentiment between them.  I love the simple addition of the twine on the upper left.  She used the new Secret Sea with Very Vanilla. The greeting is from the With You in Mind stamp set.  

    Paula made this gorgeous card also using the Timeless Plaid DSP.  

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    She also used the Mini Corrugated 3D embossing folder and the Textured Notes dies and the Wishing You bundle. I love her color combo; it really shows off the pretty colors in the DSP.  Look at the ribbon threaded through the die-cut edges!  Her colors include Early Espresso & Pecan Pie. 

    Candy made this gorgeous card using the Twisted in Time stamp set. 

    April Jacki Save

    She also used the Textured Notes dies and the Plaid embossing folder.  Her colors include Lost Lagoon, Basic Beige and Early Espresso. 

    More swaps coming tomorrow!  

    Do NOT forget about the free shipping promotion through Friday!  

    April Free Shipping Save

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    Get a free Botanical Textures PDF tutorial with any online order in April!

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