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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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• Make a bunch of these cards with the Mixed Media Florals suite

  February 18, 2025

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  I love this card layout!  You can use both sides of your DSP with this easy design.  

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  I used the Mixed Media Floral suite on this card:

  • the pretty Mixed Media Florals DSP seen here
  • the Mixed Labels bundle seen here
  • the Low-profile dots seen here
  • Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Petal Pink & Mossy Meadow card stock 

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  I don't have a free project sheet for this card as it's one featured in my free PDF this month (with any online order).  But here are the basic measurements:

  • Coral layer – 4 1/2" X 3 1/4"
  • DSP 3" square & 1 1/8" X 3" strip

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  Below is the video tutorial for this card and two other layouts using this pretty designer paper.  

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• Neat Z-fold card with free project sheet & video tutorial

  February 17, 2025

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  Today I'm sharing a neat Z-fold card that's a little different than usual.  I chose to feature the new Mixed Media Floral designer paper from our Online Exclusives line.  You can see it here.  

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  My colors include Mossy Meadow, White & Calypso Coral. The left card above has a 4" square of DSP as the main panel. On the right card I fussy cut the flowers from the DSP and added them over a printed blue panel that resembles sky. 

  The greeting is from the SAB Heart Shaped bundle; the die-cut is from the Mixed Label dies and the Coral piece is punched using the Labeled with Love punch.

  You can see how it opens in the photo below: The card base is 5 1/2" X 4 1/4" and there's a full 11" X 4 1/4" scored layer above it.  

   

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  Click on the following link to get the free project sheet with measurements, supplies and directions. Download Mixed Media Floral Z-fold card

  Below is the video tutorial for this card and two other simple designs using this pretty designer paper.  

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• Mixed Media Floral fun fold card kit to go (or choose the PDF tutorial option)

  February 13, 2025

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  Here is the other card kit to go & tutorial for February.  It features the Mixed Media Floral designer paper seen here from our Online Exclusives.  

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  These eye catching cards are all fancy folds. You'll make 2 each of the 5 card designs. Who doesn't love adding a few new fold ideas?  The great thing is you'll have samples in hand to case later. 

  The kit includes these Stampin' Up! products – a share of each – Mixed Media Floral DSP, the Low-Profile gems, scalloped Petal Pink ribbon and the Greetings for All Ephemera pack.

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  No stamping is needed with this awesome Ephemera pack. They're all printed in Black & White and ready to add to your projects. You can sponge the edge, use markers to color or leave them as is.  They're a wonderful deal – 2 of each sheet for $7. 

  The pre-cut kit includes all card bases, layers and punched or die-cut pieces.  You will need a paper trimmer for your new DSP. 

  To reserve a pre-cut kit to go for $31 click here.  To purchase the PDF tutorial for $16 click here. 

  The PDF tutorial will be emailed to your immediately after payment.  Please check your junk mail!  The kit with product will be shipped to you at the end of February, barring any product shortages. 

  *Supplies needed: a paper trimmer (for your new DSP), greeting images, ink & adhesives.  

  Remember I have other kits as well; check them all out here and save on shipping. 

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  And when you choose the Starter kit in February you get a choice of 2 sets of markers & a free stamp set or an extra $30 in product.  That's $155 in value for just $99! 

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