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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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  • Beautiful Bokeh pre-cut card kit to go; or get the PDF tutorial option


    Here's my second card kit for January.  I chose the new Beautiful Bokeh as my focus. This designer paper is gorgeous! Soft and dreamy bokeh patterns.  

    I've created multiple ways to showcase this pretty paper. 

    This card kit is $31 plus shipping and includes the following:

    • 10 pre-cut cards with punched or die-cut pieces
    • 1/2 pkg of the Beautiful Bokeh DSP
    • a share of Brass Butterflies embellishments
    • a share of Black gingham ribbon
    • the PDF tutorial with photos, supplies list, measurements & step by step directions

    You can reserve your card kit here.  Or choose the PDF tutorial option here for just $16. 

    The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after purchase; please check your spam or junk folder.  The kit is shipped out at the end of January, barring any supply issues. 

    I also have other kits available here.  Save on shipping and order more than one! 

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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!  

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


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

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  • Wildflower Birthday Fun-fold card kit to go; or choose the PDF tutorial option


    I sure enjoyed creating the projects for this card kit. The pre-cut elements and printed tags in the Wildflower Birthday DSP made it super fun!

    All of these cards are special fun fold layouts too.  What do you think? 

    The Wildflower Birthday 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper is full of designs that are ready to party! It includes double-sided designs, some with birthday designs, some with all-purpose designs, and some with tags and many gold foil accents too. It also has printed die-cut elements that make for quick crafting. 

    This card kit is $31 plus shipping and includes the following:

    • 10 pre-cut cards with punched or die-cut pieces
    • 1/2 pkg of the Wildflower Birthday specialty DSP
    • a share of Party Dots embellishments
    • a share of Gold Twisted thread
    • the PDF tutorial with photos, supplies list, measurements & step by step directions

    You can reserve your card kit here.  Or choose the PDF tutorial option here for just $16. 

    The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after purchase; please check your spam or junk folder.  The kit is shipped out at the end of January, barring any supply issues. 

    I also have other kits available here.  Save on shipping and order more than one! 

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    January Specials:

    *current host code link:  

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    Get this free tutorial with any online order in January!

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

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


    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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  • Unique Rainbow Celebration card kit – earn it free during Sale-a-Bration!


    One of my favorite offerings in the Sale-a-Bration catalog is the Rainbow Celebration card kit. 

    This all inclusive kit is bright, happy & colorful and would be perfect for quick birthday cards. Kids would love it!

    It's free with any $60 purchase from Stampin' Up! through February 28th – or while supplies last.  See it here in the shop. 

    It's has everything you need to finish the cards in the kit.

    See all of the new Sale-a-Bration products here. 

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    January Specials:

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    Get this free tutorial with any online order in January!

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

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


    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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