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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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  • Beautiful Butterflies with Mixed Florals swap card; free project sheet

    Here's one more pretty card I made for an online swap in December.  I just love the colors!  

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    I used Petal Pink, Mossy Meadow & Poppy Parade; all taken from the Mixed Florals designer paper seen here.  It's from our newest Online Exclusives release. See all of the newest items here. 

    There's just something about this layout that I love.  It might be the balance of the vertical & horizontal layers along with the circle.  It just feels right. 

    The greeting and butterfly die-cut are from the new Beautiful Butterflies bundle seen here.  

    BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES BUNDLE (ENGLISH) Save

    There's so many neat things about this new bundle – the wonderful greetings, the pretty Hybrid embossing folder that matches the butterfly die and the fact that there's a large butterfly die that creates a butterfly folded card front like the one below!

    BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES BUNDLE (ENGLISH) Save

     

    If you'd like to save this free project sheet click on the following link to print or download it: Download Beautiful Butterflies swap card

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    Click here or below to watch the video for this card and two more!

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    Get a free card kit with any online order over $55 in January!

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

    See the details here. 

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  • Storybook Moments fun fold card with video & free project sheet

    I shared this easy fun fold card on last week's video. I made it for an online swap in December.  

    Storybook fun fold . Save

    It features the Storybook Moments designer series paper from our new 2025 Spring catalog. It reminds many people of Beatrix Potter. You can see this unique paper here.   It has two sheets of printed die-cuts in each pack that make it easy to add coordinating layers. 

    I love this fun fold because it uses your card stock so effectively.  It starts with a card base at 11" X 4 1/4".  Simply trim off 3 1/4" square from one end and use it as the extra layer on the front flap.  The DSP in the center is 3" square and the side is 2" X 4". Super simple and a great use of your double sided designer paper.

     

    Storybook funfold Save

    If you'd like to print out the free project sheet or download it for card layout ideas click on the following link: Download Storybook Memories fun fold

     

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    Click here or below to watch the video for this card and two more!

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    January Specials:

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    Get this free tutorial with any online order in January!

    Friends of the Ocean suite graphic Save

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

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    Get a free card kit with any online order over $55 in January!

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

    See the details here. 

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  • Fruit Salad fun fold card with free project sheet & video tutorial

    I shared this cute card on last week's Live video.  It features the colorful Fruit Salad 6 X 6" DSP from our Sale-a-Bration catalog.  It's free with any $60 purchase. 

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    I chose to highlight the red fruits in the Fruit Salad DSP along with a bit of Daffodil Delight or Granny Apple Green.  I absolutely love how our projects coordinate so perfectly!  This paper is free during Sale-a-Bration. 

    FRUIT SALAD 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Save

    The greeting is from the Mixed Labels Online Exclusive stamp set. I love the sentiments and have used them a lot. And the coordinating dies are awesome!

    It's an easy fun fold card that has an extra fold on the right. Fold it back towards the center and add a coordinating strip of DSP to show off our double-sided papers!  I love this quick & easy fun fold and how well it makes good use of your designer paper.  I hope you save it and give it a try.  

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    I created a free project sheet with photos & measurements for this card.  Click on the following link to access it. Download or print it.  Download Fruit Salad fun fold card

    Fruit Salad fun fold Save

    Click here or below to watch the video for this card and two more!

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    January Specials:

    *current host code link:  

    P243X6VH or 6ZYNKJ6E

    Get this free tutorial with any online order in January!

    Friends of the Ocean suite graphic Save

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

    DEMO_LDPG_HDR_US-EN_1124_SAB_PREORDER_RELEASE Save

    Get a free card kit with any online order over $55 in January!

    January free card kits Save

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

    See the details here. 

    Spring Catalog DSP share Save

    Contact me here

    Spring Catalog DSP share Save

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