Showing posts with label Cardmaking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cardmaking. Show all posts

Monday, October 22, 2018

Joseph's Coat Technique using Rooted In Nature

Hey Y'all!
I have a fun technique to share with you today.  It's called the Joseph's Coat technique, it's been around awhile.  It got it's name from the Bible figure Joseph and his "coat of many colors."  It packs a wow factor, but is fairly simple to do.
Here is a close-up:

It combines two techniques: sponging and heat embossing. I will explain each step, but this is a technique that a video is worth a thousand words, so I have included  one for you to watch.
  • Step 1: Choose 3-4 colors (I chose Coastal Cabana, Pumpkin Pie, and Blackberry Bliss) and sponge randomly onto a piece of Whisper White Cardstock.  Allow to dry thoroughly before the next step.
  • Step 2: Stamp images in Versamark ink, then sprinkle with Clear emboss powder.  Melt powder with heat tool.  (Be sure to use the Embossing Buddy before stamping with versamark.)
  • Step 3: Cover cardstock with Early Espresso using a sponge brayer.  Buff with a paper towel.
And that's it!  Add your sentiment and embellishments and you have a beautiful card to brighten someone's day!  Click on the video to see exactly how this is done.  I would appreciate you subscribing to my YouTube channel and my blog so that you don't miss any inspiration.

If you are interested in purchasing any of the products used, click on the images below to go to my online store. If you order, please use the current host code found in the right sidebar.
Thanks for stopping by, see you next time!
Love,
Nina


Product List
Rooted In Nature Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$42.00
Detailed With Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$20.00
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies
$30.00
Layering Ovals Framelits Dies
$35.00
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$9.75
Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$8.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$9.75
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Versamark Pad
$9.00
Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder
$5.00
Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder
$5.00
Gold Metallic Thread
$3.50
Stamping Sponges
$3.50
Sponge Brayers
$8.00
Embossing Buddy
$6.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00
Liquid Multipurpose Glue
$4.00
Heat Tool
$30.00
Big Shot
$110.00

Friday, June 15, 2018

A Tale of Two Cards with Rooted In Nature

Hey Y'all!
I have two cards to share with you today! One I CASE'd (CASE stands for Copy And Share Everything or Copy And Selectively Edit) from Carole Baumgartner on Pinterest, and then the other I CASE'd from that card!
Here is the first card:

This was a card we did at my South Georgia Stampers monthly class this month.  I think the most fun was making the leaves with Brusho and watercolor paper.  I used Yellow, Moss green, and a little Prussian Blue to achieve these colors.  Brusho is something you can play around with and so many different results.

The Nature's Roots Framelits contain both cutting and embossing dies. Notice the texture on the leaves....
I cut the leaves, then used the embossing framelit with the new Big Shot Embossing Mats.  They give a deeper impression, and make such a difference.  
I loved the way this card turned out, and wanted to make it for a monthly Demonstrator swap I participate in, but, alas, I did not have enough Mint Macaron cardstock!  So what do you do? Use what you have and CASE your own card!
Here is the result:
Instead of embossing with an embossing folder, I used my Hardwood background stamp and stamped directly on the card base (the stamparatus made this a breeze!), then heat embossed on a piece of Very Vanilla.  Because I had to make several of these, and was short on time, I did not add the texture to the leaves.  
I love how they both turned out!

Card Measurements:
Card Base- 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 scored at 4-1/4
Mint Macaron layer-4 x 5-1/4
Sentiment piece-appx 1-1/8 x 3-1/4
scrap of Very Vanilla for wood stamp
scrap of watercolor paper for leaves

Which one is your favorite? If you would like to order any of the supplies used, click on any of the images below and it will take you to my online store.  For the month of June, if you order $75 of product and use host code Z49HRPGK, I will give you one of our new Shammy's and a case for it!  Order must be placed by June 22.  
Got a long wish list for the new catalog?  Why not join my team-become a demonstrator, get $125 in product for $99, and get free shipping!  Contact me for more information.  
How did you like Vivian's guest post last week?  Isn't she fabulous?    I am still planning on more in the scrapbooking series, however some supplies I ordered did not get in in time for me to do a post for this week.  Check back next Saturday for more Memory Keeping ideas.  Until next time, go CASE somebody!
Love,
Nina




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