A colorful Joseph’s Coat technique with Layered Thoughts

August 11, 2025

Have you ever done the Joseph’s Coat technique? It’s one of those techniques that makes you feel like an artist.

I shared how to do it on last week’s Live video. The card I’m featuring today uses the Layering Thoughts technique with three of our newest In Colors – Strawberry Slush, Darling Duckling and Timid Tiger.

These colors – card stock, ink, refills, gems, markers and card stock are all 15% off in August. See these products and so much more here. It’s a great time to grab these items while discounted.

This technique involves a few steps:

sponge colors over your neutral card stock – I used White.
Tap or rub the embossing buddy over the layer.
Stamp your images using Versamark ink.
Heat emboss with Clear embossing powder and your heat tool. Let dry.
Rub a dark ink (memento black here) over the entire layer. The embossed areas will resist the water based ink.
Dab off excess ink with a tissue or paper towel. Done!

Here’s how I finished the inside. I wanted to use all of the colors I colored on the front so I used my Stampin’ Write markers on the stamp before stamping.

Here is the free project sheet for this card. Click on the following link to print or download it. Download Layered Thoughts Joseph’s Coat Technique

I’ll be sharing the other cards in the next few days. Stay tuned!

The video tutorial for this card and two more versions is below. Be sure to follow me on YouTube here so you don’t miss any of my tutorials.

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2 Incredible new kits – Christmas ornaments & a Card keeper box & cards

September 6, 2024

I love that Stampin' Up! released 2 new kits at the beginning of each month. Kits by Stampin’ Up! are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box!

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Aren't they beautiful! And what a beautiful gift or gift add-on! Click here to see it in the online store.

Here's a photo of the supplies included in this kit. It makes 9 ornaments in 3" and 4" size.

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Both of these kits are $25.

Next is the Card Keeper kit. A convenient box filled with all occasion cards! Click here to see it.

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Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 10 cards: 5 each of 2 designs, and 1 card container (includes lid)
* Folded card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
* Card container size: Approx. 8-1/4" x 6-1/4" x 6"

Below you can see the contents of this neat kit.

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Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last.

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Check out these Cute Fun Fold swaps by my Flowerbug’s

September 5, 2024
I haven't shared these adorable fun fold cards made by some of my Flowerbug's.

First is a happy card made by Joan featuring the Sweet Peas stamp set seen here.

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I LOVE her bright colors of Lemon Lime Twist with Berry Burst and Pretty Peacock. She really made use of the Spotlight on Nature dies – 2 in the front AND two in the inside! These dies are unavailable right now but should be back in stock next week.

It's a Dutch Door card fold and she really jazzed it up with layers! See the cute Sweet Peas stamp set here.

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Measurements:
- The card base is 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" and she trimmed off the front half at 2 3/4".
- Dutch door card stock is 2 1/2" X 4" on the front & inside
- stamped White is 3 3/4" X 2 1/4" on the front & inside.
- White inside is 4" X 5 1/4"
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Next is a sweet card made by Jacki who chose the Ice Cream Swirl stamp set.

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She featured the Bright & Beautiful designer paper seen here. Look at the detail on these dies!

And she created a gift card holder too.

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Measurements:
- Granny Apple Green 4" X 5 1/2", inside pocket is 4 1/4" X 3 1/2"
- White 8 1/2" X 5 1/4" score at 2 1/2" & 6 1/2", inside white is 4" X 3 1/4"
- Designer paper 1 3/4" X 5"
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A fun layout for the Full of Life designer paper – video & free project sheet too!

September 4, 2024

Before I share today's project I have to shout out that the new Holiday catalog starts today! Plus my Open House & BOGO event is today from 4:30 – 6 pm.

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I LOVE the Full of Life designer series paper! This card shows just how fabulous it is!

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The clouds and sun die-cuts make this card extra special. They're from the Brightest Skies dies seen here. The greeting is from the My Small Business stamp set seen here.

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It was one of my August Card Club projects and everyone loved it. I coordinated the designer paper to match the card bases; here's another example below:

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The greeting for this one is from the Trusty Tools stamp set.

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I created a free project sheet for you; click on the following link to download or print it. Download August Club '24 Full of Life clouds

Below is the video for this card and a neat fun fold card featuring new Holiday catalog products. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel while you're there. I post a new video each week!

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