Sunday, August 7, 2022

Joseph's Coat Ferns for CAS Mix Up

Hello!  There's a lot of busyness going on around the Miller residence these late summer days, but I wanted to take the time to play in the current CAS Mix Up Challenge.  It's hosted by my friend, Nancy, and she's asking for the emboss resist technique.  One of my favorites.

It occurred to me that the Joseph's Coat technique is totally emboss resist, but with a slight twist in that you ink a panel with multiple colors first.  I used glossy white cardstock brayered with an old SU Pumpkin Patch spectrum pad.  Stamped and clear-embossed my ferns, then rubbed Black Soot distress ink over that.  The results are rather striking.



To keep my card clean and simple I die cut a trio of small squares and laid them out on a 3 1/2 x 6 inch card (mini-slimline).  The card base was dry embossed with a wood grain folder, and as I positioned the center square I wove the golden fern tendril around it.  The fern die cut was pressed into my Versamark pad then heat-embossed with gold powder.  Added a sentiment and done!  Very easy.



The CAS Mix Up blog has several links to emboss resist tutorials.  As for the Joseph's Coat version, I learned from an old SCS tutorial here.  If you prefer videos check here for something really gorgeous.  Or search Pinterest or YouTube for hundreds of cards and tutorials.

CAS Mix Up -- Emboss Resist.  My mixed up media is stamping, heat embossing, dry embossing, die cutting.  Maybe the ink brayering is considered part of the mix up too.
NBUS Challenge #41.  My Woodware Ferns stamps are never before used schtuff.


 


I will leave you with a wish for a beautiful day.  Take care and stay cool!



Stamps:  Woodware Ferns, Hero Arts sentiment  Paper:  Glossy white cardstock, 100# Cougar vanilla  Ink:  Versamark, SU Pumpkin Patch spectrum pad (old), Ranger Distress ink Black Soot  Other:  Clear detail embossing powder, Ranger Princess Gold embossing powder, Sizzix Lumber 3D embossing folder, Spellbinders square dies, Memory Box Donnington Tendril die

31 comments:

My Paper Epiphany said...

Such a stunning card! That looks like a brilliant technique. Thanks for coming to play with us at CAS Mix Up - always happy to see your cards:)

psgates said...

Such a rich embodiment of the glory of fall - Thank you for sharing!

Loll said...

WOW! Amazing card Leslie! It's absolutely gorgeous. LOVE the colours of your ferns with the dark sponging in the background. Fabulous design ... especially how you've woven the gold leaf around the square panels. Had a phone visit with our mutual friend today and she told me about your play day. Looks like you make the most of it! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up!! Love, Loll

crafty-stamper said...

WOW stunning card,brilliant result with the technique,love the Autumn colurs and touches of gold
Carol x

Glenda said...

This card really makes a statement! I love the simplicity of the layout and the colors are stunning! Anyone would love receiving this card!

Diane said...

Wow, a gorgeous mini slimline, so elegantly beautiful!! Also wanted to say thank you for the gorgeous lighthouse card you sent me, what a pleasant surprise to receive your DD card!! We are at the lake house now for at least another week, yesterday and today it has rained and been cool, but that all changes tomorrow for the rest of the week, I love being here but the worse place to be when it rains!! Luckily, I brought some crafty things with me to keep me occupied!! Have a great day!!

Bonnie said...

Wow! This is stunning, Leslie! I've never tried this technique so thanks for the links. I hope to give it a try before the end of the month! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at CAS Mix Up!

Judy Woodland said...

Oh, I love, love, LOVE this my friend!!! I must pin for future reference. That technique works perfectly here and you have really NAILED it. GORGEOUS design too, just a stunner!!!!!!

Yogi said...

Oh I really like the results of that technique. Beautiful card. Have a great day

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Gorgeous trio of leafy squares, Leslie - love this!!

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

I love that technique! Your card turned out amazing! The embossed fern die just added so much to your gorgeous card! Have a wonderful week!

HilaryJane said...

Leslie this is stunning. I seem to remember watching a few videos on that technique, but I don't think I have ever done it. Must try and change that because this is stunning. You chose the perfect stamp and perfect colours. Your finishing touches with the gold frond and woodgrain base are the icing on the cake. So lovely to see you in the CAS mix up gallery too xx

Pauline said...

This is absolutely stunning Leslie! Love the outcome after the black was applied, and the way you adhered the golden fern! Just love this! You have such a wonderful eye for details. Love the wood grain ef as well. I too am pinning this for future reference. Thank you for the inspiration. It's been many years since I tried this, I think I need to revisit this technique. I am in 'awe' over this one!

Lynette said...

This is amazing, Leslie! I love this technique - I don't think I've ever tried it, but I sure should. Beautiful card.

Christine Alexander said...

Joseph's coat technique always packs such a punch, those ferns look stunning ♥

Conniecrafter said...

Oh my that effect is just gorgeous, and love how you have wrapped the tendril around the squares, such a neat touch! The embossing is such a nice subtle background for them!

aussie aNNie said...

Very creative and ever so colourful. so pretty x

I Card Everyone said...

Now THAT is the most wonderful emboss-resist I've seen to date! Your tendril 'hug' really wins the prize, Leslie - just gorgeous!
=]

Darnell said...

Good thinking, Leslie! What a great technique for this challenge and what beautiful fall results! As always, I am impressed with your impeccable attention to the design details! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS and thank you for the links! Hugs, Darnell

Liz said...

Fabulous card, what a wonderful design. Thank you for sharing your card over in the NBUS Challenge this month.
Liz - Guest Designer xx

Cat Craig said...

Gorgeous card, Leslie. The addition of the black adds such a striking look to the card along with the lovely texture from the EF.

nancy littrell said...

OMG..Gorgeous Stunning Resist "Joseph's Coat" Technique CAS card, Leslie. I Love your color choices, Fern stamped images and beautiful gold die cut tendrils for your mini slimline card design...Wow! So pleased you joined us at CAS Mix Up Emboss Resist Challenge :-) I have started playing with this technique since you made and shared your beauty. TFS and always inspiring all your stamping friends. Love and Hugs..Nancy

Evelyn S. said...

Joseph's Coat is always impressive, but your card is simply stunning! I'm not sure I've ever tried the technique, but I think you've inspired me to do just that. The fern leaves are so delicate and so elegant, and your choice of color is beautiful.

laurie said...

Yes! So very striking...love this gem!! Sorry I am missing in action lately on visiting. Spending lots of time with family this summer and very busy. Off to check out what else you have been making...

Pam Sparks said...

I remember when this was popular! So glad you revisited this technique! Your card is gorgeous and I'm sure even more so IRL!

Pam Sparks said...

Looking again... I love how you used the gold die cut! I hope I have that! lol

Cindy Beach said...

Ahh, this is classy and so elegant. I love the beautiful stamping technique and the rich colors. It almost looks like velvet! The woodgrain and the gold accents top it all off. I just love seeing how you combine elements, Leslie!

Margaret said...

So lovely. The colors of the Joseph Coat firm is very pretty and very fall like. The gold vine goes so well with it. All in all, a very lovely card.

Robyn Oliver said...

Absolutely stunning card Leslie, what a fabulous technique, it is on my must do list right now.. beautiful colours, Robyn

Kathyk said...

Love the Joseph's Coat Technique and your super card is a great use of it AND got your NBUS used

Kathyk

Karen said...

Stunning! A fabulous design and a must-try technique; thanks for sharing it.