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


    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.  

    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.

    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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     Sale-a-Bration is Live! For every $60 (or $120) you spend you can choose a free item from the SAB catalog!  

    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! 

    Opt in for my Spring catalog Designer Paper share and/or the Spring catalog embellishment share seen below. 

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  • Everyday Happiness fun fold card kit to go; or choose the PDF tutorial option


    I chose to feature the new Everyday Happiness designer paper for one of my card kits to go in February. Each month I offer two new kits in my shop here.  

    These soft & pretty cards are all fancy folds. You'll make 2 each of the 5 card designs. It's always great to learn a few new fold ideas and have samples in hand to case later. 

    The kit includes these Stampin' Up! products – a share of each – Everyday Happiness DSP, the Iridescent gems & Lost Lagoon cording. You'll want to have the Pretty Peacock ink and greeting images.  I used the With You in Mind and Layering Leaves sets but you can substitute others easily. *Add on $40 in product to your kit order and choose a free SAB item! 

    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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    February Specials:

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    Get this free tutorial with any online order in February!

     Sale-a-Bration is Live! For every $60 (or $120) you spend you can choose a free item from the SAB catalog!  

    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! 

    Opt in for my Spring catalog Designer Paper share and/or the Spring catalog embellishment share seen below. 

    See the details here. 

    Contact me here

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  • Beautiful DSP Diamond Gatefold card with video & free project sheet


    I shared this pretty fun fold card on last week's Live video. You can see it here or scroll down a bit.  

    It features the Spring Corners bundle seen here and the Bloom Impressions DSP from our Sale-a-Bration promotion.  This DSP can be seen here. It's free with any $60 purchase!  Unfortunately it's in low inventory status and may be gone soon.  I love it and thought it was one of our best offerings.  

    The Spring Corners set is one of my new favorites; I love the unusual corner style greetings and other images but the dies are special too!  As you can see in the front panel I die-cut the coneflower image and then replaced the flower centers with Melon Mambo pieces.  So easy and a fun trick! 

    Here's how it looks when it's opened below. Notice the greeting is in two lines horizontally.  I cut the 'corner' shaped stamp set at the corner point so I could have a normal inside greeting.  When I want to use it as a corner stamp it easily fits back together on my block again. 

    Here is the free project tutorial with measurements, directions and a supplies list. Just click on this link to download or print it.  Download DSP Diamond Gatefold card

    Below is the video tutorial for this card and another special fun fold.  I hope you watch it and don't forget to subscribe to my channel!

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    February Specials:

    *current host code link:  

    DNXE92GP

    Get this free tutorial with any online order in February!

     Sale-a-Bration is Live! For every $60 (or $120) you spend you can choose a free item from the SAB catalog!  

    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! 

    Opt in for my Spring catalog Designer Paper share and/or the Spring catalog embellishment share seen below. 

    See the details here. 

    Contact me here

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