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Thanks (Rooted In Nature/Well Written) – Joseph’s Coat Technique

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone,  one of my all-time favourite techniques is the Joseph’s Coat Technique.  I love experimenting with colours and that WOW factor at the end always makes me smile.  Today I am sharing a card using this technique and colours from a recent Stampers Anonymous challenge– Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral and Pretty Peacock.

The technique is so simple.  Sponge on assorted colours of ink.  Don’t worry if it looks like a hot mess.  I promise it gets better.  Make sure this layer dries completely before proceeding.   Once dry, use an embossing buddy, if you have one, to reduce the potential of embossing powder staying where you don’t want it.  Then ink up your stamps with Versamark.  I used stamps from the Rooted In Nature stamp set.  Stamp all over the inked up panel and then emboss with Clear Embossing Powder.  Heat the powder.

The next step can be a bit scary but it will not ruin your card!  Take a dark colour of ink.  For this card, I used Early Espresso.  Wipe the ink all over the card base.  Once you have covered all of the background, take a soft cloth and wipe the ink off the embossed images.  How good does that look?!

All that is left to do is to finish off your card.  I used the Well Written dies for my sentiment and the butterfly embellishments.

Here’s the card…

 

If you have never seen the Joseph’s Coat Technique before, I have a video here which will walk you through the process.  It’s for a different card but the principle is the same.  Substitute any colours and stamps as you like.   Just remember, the biggest tip is to make sure your ink is completely dry before adding the stamping and embossing.  If you get this right, you’ll be fine!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope you have a great day!

Happy Stamping, Kylie

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set, die set, etc, also comes a part of a bundle or suite, I link to all so that you have choices.  I also link refills and basic supplies like adhesives which correspond with items used to make my projects.  These links take you to my online store.


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Happy Birthday (Seaside Notions / Forever Greenery DSP / Tailored Tag Punch)

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone, earlier this week I shared a card and technique video using the Tailored Tag punch.  It was actually inspired by the card I made for my Mum for her birthday at the start of this month.

For Mum’s card, I used papers from the Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper pack.  These papers are so beautiful (and they are currently on Sale!).  I used the Tailored Tag Punch to punch out lots of pieces which I then pieced together on a panel of Whisper White Cardstock.  I added a few gold leaf embellishments from the Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty Paper.  I also trimmed off a strip of gold from this paper to add to the card.  The card needed a bit more of a break between the paper, gold embellishments and the sentiment so I added a couple of leaves (from the Forever Flourishing dies) which I die cut from Vellum.  The sentiment comes from the Seaside Notions stamp set.  It’s such a great font, isn’t it?!

Here’s the card…

 

This is such a simple card to make!  Pick out a few papers you like, punch the shapes out and then piece them together leaving a small gap.  I do hope you’ll give it a try!

On Sale!

You can save 15% on the Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper as well as other selected Designer Series Paper during the month of October 2020.

Win Me!

All orders over $50 during the month of October 2020 go into a draw to win The Gang’s All Meer stamp set.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope you have a great day!

Happy Stamping, Kylie

Shop 24/7 at my online store at Stampers Workshop!
Get the Starter Kit and join my StampingPals team.

Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set, die set, etc, also comes a part of a bundle or suite, I link to all so that you have choices.  I also link refills and basic supplies like adhesives which correspond with items used to make my projects.  These links take you to my online store.


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Kylie’s Demonstrator Support Program Blog Hop October 2020

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone and welcome to the first blog hop for Kylie’s Demonstrator Support Program for the new Stampin’ Up! year.  I so enjoyed hopping with everyone over the past 12 months that I signed up to do it again this new year.  The blog hops happen on a monthly basis and it is a fun activity which allows you to express your creativity and see how others express theirs.  I love hopping to each of the blogs and leaving a comment.

Thank you for hopping onto my blog.  Maybe you are starting here or you have come from another blog – either way you can find the link list at the bottom of this post so that you can see every blog post and idea shared today.
The card I am sharing today is a Thank You card you might receive from me when you order through my online store.  It is made with the same technique I shared yesterday (there’s also a video if you’d like to see it in a little more detail).   It’s a super simple card but looks so very pretty.
Pick some Designer Series Paper you like (and, yay, selected papers are on sale this month) and punch out lots of shapes with the Tailored Tag punch.  I used papers from the Flowers for Every Season 6×6 Designer Series Paper pack.  Adhere the punched pieces on to a separate cardstock panel, trim the excess and add to your card base.  You can step up the card at this point by adding an extra mat layer, or you can keep it simple as I have done here.   To finish the card I added the sentiment (which was from the Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set), some ribbon and Rhinestones.
Tip: If you don’t have coordinating ribbon, you can dye white ribbon with your Stampin’ Blends markers as I did for this card.
Here’s the card…

 

Here are all of the participants…



Thanks for hopping with us.  Don’t you agree everyone is so creative and talented.  It’s always so inspiring seeing all the gorgeous cards and projects!

On Sale!

You can save 15% on selected Designer Series Paper during the month of October 2020.

Win Me!

All orders over $50 during the month of October 2020 go into a draw to win The Gang’s All Meer stamp set.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope you have a great day!

Happy Stamping, Kylie

Shop 24/7 at my online store at Stampers Workshop!
Get the Starter Kit and join my StampingPals team.

Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set, die set, etc, also comes a part of a bundle or suite, I link to all so that you have choices.  I also link refills and basic supplies like adhesives which correspond with items used to make my projects.  These links take you to my online store.


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It’s World Cardmaking Day! Shaker card with the Whale of a Time Suite

by Kylie
written by Kylie
Happy World Cardmaking Day! 

Hi Everyone, isn’t it great to have a day which celebrates us and the hobby we love!  I am planning to spend the day creating and I hope you are all able to take some time in your day to create too.

I’m starting out World Cardmaking Day by sharing a card which gave me some trouble.  I’m a firm believer in sharing the troubles I have with crafting, as well as the successes.  I decided to make a shaker card!  I love shaker cards and they really are quite simple to make.  There are a couple of tips I have which will make things easier.

To start, make sure you are happy with your colour of cardstock combinations.  I planned to use Pool Party for the top layer and the base but I used Whisper White cardstock in the middle.  It just lacked impact.  Unfortunately, I had already stuck it all together so had to work out how to “fix” it.  I used my Light Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Marker and coloured in the white cardstock.  It still looked a little bland (and now I had the added issue of the ink bleeding on to my base).  I next grabbed the Light Night of Navy Stampin’ Blends Marker and coloured around this border again.  Well, if you look closely…and not even that closely, you can see that it too has bled. Oh well!

The next tip I have is to do with die-cutting and embossing your top layer.  Make sure you die cut the layer first and then run the panel through with the Seabed 3D Embossing Folder.  If you do it in the other order you will flatten all that gorgeous embossing.

Before you add the sequins into the well you’ve created with the Foam Adhesive Strips, use an Embossing Buddy (or similar) to remove any stickiness.  You want your sequins to move around the well freely.

For the next tip, I recommend you stand over or at least lean all the way over your card while you position your top panel on your card base.  Otherwise, you might find the panel is not centred on your card.  If you aren’t going for a centred look, it doesn’t matter – but if you are, you can see the whole card much better if you aren’t on an angle.

Also for the seaweed, ink up the stamp in Granny Apple Green first and then use your Sponge Dauber to add just a touch of Pretty Peacock ink along the edges before you stamp.  It really takes the image to the next level.

Finally, I love to create banners with my sentiment strips.  We have an awesome Triple Banner Punch but I confess I tend to use the Tailored Tag Punch to create banners more often than not these days.

Here’s the card…

 

Here’s a closeup…

Despite all the issues I had with the construction of this card, I love it!  I hope that the recipient will be so taken with the shaker part that they won’t notice all the little hiccups!

Don’t forget all orders over $50 during the month of October 2020 go into a draw to win The Gang’s All Meer stamp set.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope you have a great day!

Happy Stamping, Kylie

Shop 24/7 at my online store at Stampers Workshop!
Get the Starter Kit and join my StampingPals team.

Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set, die set, etc, also comes a part of a bundle or suite, I link to all so that you have choices.  I also link refills and basic supplies like adhesives which correspond with items used to make my projects.  These links take you to my online store.


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To A Friend That Makes Me Smile (Forever Fern) – Joseph’s Coat Technique

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone, today I am sharing two cards featuring the gorgeous Forever Fern stamp set.  It’s a great stamp set and I love using it with the Joseph’s Coat Technique.  If you are not sure what this technique is, I recently shared a video showing exactly how to achieve such a cool look.

Usually, when I make cards with the Joseph’s Coat Technique I finish off the card with a black or brown layer of ink.  I’ve also made cards with Night of Navy as the final colour.  I decided to see how some other colours might look.

I decided to stick with the colour palette from the coordinating Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper Pack (even though I am not using the paper for either of my cards).  To create the background I sponged Just Jade, Pear Pizzazz, Garden Green and Soft Sea Foam all over a Whisper White cardstock base.  Don’t worry about how much of a hot mess it looks at this stage…it’s going to end up looking sensational!

It’s really important this ink is completely dry before proceeding.  Either leave it to dry or hit it with your heat tool.  Once dry, try not to touch this panel and use an embossing buddy if you have it.  Stamp the images with Versamark and emboss with clear embossing powder.

The next step is to cover the entire panel with dark ink.  For the first card, I’ve used Shaded Spruce.  For my second card, I’ve used Pretty Peacock.

Here’s my first card…

 

Here’s my second card…

I don’t know about you but I love both shades.  Do you have a preference?  Have you given this technique a go yet?  I hope you do.  It really is easy and it packs quite the punch!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope you have a great day!

Happy Stamping, Kylie

Shop 24/7 at my online store at Stampers Workshop!
Get the Starter Kit and join my StampingPals team.

Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set, die set, etc, also comes a part of a bundle or suite, I link to all so that you have choices.  I also link refills and basic supplies like adhesives which correspond with items used to make my projects.


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Thinking of You (Rooted in Nature)

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone, today’s card is one I actually made a couple of weeks back.  I was going to share this as my card for the StampingPals June challenge but changed my mind.  I thought it was too busy.  I’ve decided to share it because, well, not every card is a winner and you learn from every card you make.   This card was created using the Joseph’s Coat Technique.  You can see my video here on how to create this technique.  Instead of using Tuxedo Black Memento ink to cover the background, I used the Early Espresso ink.  Otherwise, the technique is the same, so don’t feel you can only do this technique with black ink.

I’ve used the fabulous Rooted in Nature stamp set and the coordinating dies from Nature’s Roots.  I also used one of the label dies from the Tasteful Labels die set. (That’s an awesome set!)

Here’s my card…

 

I used the three colours in the StampingPals challenge – Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso and Terracotta Tile.  I thought they’d be awesome autumnal colours. Next time I create a card like this, I’d like for the background to be more of a star, and not cover it as much.  Isn’t that sentiment (and the font they’ve used) awesome?  I love it!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope you have a great day!

Happy Stamping, Kylie

Shop 24/7 at my online store at Stampers Workshop!
Get the Starter Kit and join my StampingPals team.

Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set, die set, etc, also comes a part of a bundle or suite, I link to all so that you have choices.  I also link refills and basic supplies like adhesives which correspond with items used to make my projects.


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Kylie’s Demonstrator Training Blog Hop – June 2020

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone and welcome to Kylie’s Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator Training Monthly Team Blog Hop day!  Thanks so much for hopping with us.   We are a group of Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators from around the world who are taking part in specialised training focusing on helping us grow a successful Stampin’ Up!® business.  We all really appreciate your support.

Maybe you are starting here or you have come from another blog – either way you can find the link list at the bottom of this post so that you can see every blog post and idea shared today.
Today I am sharing two cards featuring the GORGEOUS Peony Garden Designer Series Paper.  This paper pack has 12 sheets of paper (2 each of 6 designs) and one of the designs just called out to be used with the Spotlight Technique.  For this technique, you highlight one area of the paper and add colour while the rest remains plain.  It’s beautiful!  I couldn’t resist making two cards using this technique.
Here’s the first card…


Here’s the second card…

 

 

Here’s a list of all the participants

Thanks for hopping with us.  It was so fun to take part and I know you are going to love all of the gorgeous creations by the rest of the Demo’s participating!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope you have a great day!

Happy Stamping, Kylie

Shop 24/7 at my online store at Stampers Workshop!
Get the Starter Kit and join my StampingPals team.

Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set, die set, etc, also comes a part of a bundle or suite, I link to all so that you have choices.  I also link refills and basic supplies like adhesives which correspond with items used to make my projects.

 


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Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #19: Colour Challenge

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone and welcome to Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop day!  Thanks so much for hopping with us this month.  The theme for June’s Blog Hop is a Colour Challenge.  For colour challenges, we are assigned certain colours and we must use them all but we can also use Basic Black, Whisper White and/or Very Vanilla.

Here are the colours…

 

Here’s my card…

At first, I was really struggling with the colours.  They are outside, for the most part, my go-to colours.  Then I remembered the fabulous Joseph’s Coat Technique.  I realised these colours would look AMAZING popping up through the black.  I’ve also created a video so you can see the process for yourself.  It’s a fun one and I hope you’ll give it a go.

Here’s the video…

Let’s continue on the hop…

You might have come here from Marelle Taylor’s blog.  Next up,  please hop along to Meighan Wheller’s blog.

Here’s a list of all the participants:

Nikki Stalker

Kristy Davy

Sharon Wilson

Elizabeth Yager

Melissa Gifford

Marelle Taylor

Kylie Page | Stampers Workshop (You are here)

Meighan Wheller

Thanks for hopping along with us.  It’s always so fun (and sometimes it really is a challenge!) to participate in these blog hops.  They inspire me and I hope we, in turn, inspire you!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope you have a great day!

Happy Stamping, Kylie

Shop 24/7 at my online store at Stampers Workshop!
Get the Starter Kit and join my StampingPals team.

Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set, die set, etc, also comes a part of a bundle or suite, I link to all so that you have choices.  I also link refills and basic supplies like adhesives which correspond with items used to make my projects.


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Happy Birthday (Tailored Tag Punch / Little Ladybug / Peaceful Moments)

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone, recently I saw a very pretty card by the talented Julie Ebersole and was inspired to re-create it in my own way.  It is such a simple card and so easy to replicate.  All you need is a range of colours and a template.  For my card, I’ve used colours from the Brights family and the Tailored Tag Punch to create a template.  All you need to do is place your template over your panel and apply your preferred coloured ink with either a Sponge Dauber or Stamping Sponge.  I added a border with a Journaling Pen and a sentiment (one from the Peaceful Moments stamp set and the other from the Little Ladybug stamp set).  The final touch was to add some sequins from the Peaceful Poppies Sequins assortment.

Here’s the first Card…

Here’s the second Card…

 

Inside the card…

I like to create a panel to add inside my card.  I tend to keep it simple but try and tie it in with the outside of the card.  For the cards above, I have kept with the theme and added a border of colour.  It looks so good.

 

It’s such a simple card but it is so pretty.  While I have used the Tailored Tag Punch to create my template, you could really use any interesting punch shape to create a similar look.   I hope you will give it a go and if you do, I’d love to see what you create.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope you have a great day!

Happy Stamping, Kylie

Shop 24/7 at my online store at Stampers Workshop!
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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set, die set, etc, also comes a part of a bundle or suite, I link to all so that you have choices.  I also link refills and basic supplies like adhesives which correspond with items used to make my projects. Clicking on these links will take you directly to my online store.


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Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop 16: Sketch Challenge

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone and welcome to the Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop day!  Thanks so much for hopping with us.  The theme for today’s Blog Hop is a Sketch Challenge.  I love a good sketch challenge.  They challenge me to think outside of my normal square, and they are also great as a starting point when the mojo goes missing.

Here’s our Challenge…

 

Here’s my card…

 

This card was created using the Joseph‘s Coat Technique.  I hadn’t done this technique for ages and thought it would be fun to revisit.  You might also notice something new in this card.  I’m using a stamp from the Ornate Style stamp set.  This stamp set is part of a new suite debuting in the next Annual Catalogue.  It’s really pretty!  I also used stamps from the Seriously the Best stamp set for the sentiment.  I *love* this stamp set.  I cannot stop using it!

Let’s continue on the hop…

You might have come here from Kristy Davy’s blog.  Next up,  please hop along to Marelle Taylor’s blog.

Here’s a list of all the participants:

Nikki Stalker

Melissa Gifford

Kristy Davy

Kylie Page (You Are Here)

Marelle Taylor

Sharon Wilson

Meighan Wheller

Elizabeth Yager

Thanks for hopping with us.  It’s always so fun to participate in these blog hops.  They really inspire me.   If we have inspired you to play along, please share your creations with us.  We’d love to see!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope you have a great day!

Happy Stamping, Kylie

Shop 24/7 at my online store at Stampers Workshop!
Join my team.

Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set, die set, etc, also comes a part of a bundle or suite, I link to all so that you have choices.  I also link refills and basic supplies like adhesives which correspond with items used to make my projects.


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