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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Stunning cards in the Thoughtful Journey kit to go; or choose the PDF tutorial

June 13, 2024
I couldn't wait to play and create with the gorgeous Thoughtful Journey designer paper. I think scenic paper like this makes card making a breeze! I decided to make each card a fancy fold too.

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I design my kit around the paper and added supplies so all you need to add is stamped greetings. I chose to use the So Sincere set this time; which you can add on at a discount.

This incredibly beautiful designer paper is filled with watercolor scenes and backgrounds making is super easy to create with.

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Opt in for the card kit to go by June 18th; supplies may be limited. The PDF tutorial will be emailed to you immediately after payment; check your spam folder. The pre-cut kit is mailed at the end of June.

This kit includes the following:
- All pre-cut supplies for 10 cards including card stock, die-cuts & punched pieces
- 1/2 pkg of Thoughtful Journey designer paper (6" X 6")
- a share of 2 colors Jute Twine and 3 color Tinsel gems & 10 envelopes
- the free PDF tutorial which has step by step directions, photos, measurements & a supplies list
*It does not include stamped images, textured layers or adhesives. You will need greeting images, a few colors of ink, adhesives and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper.

Reserve your pre-cut card kit here. It's $29 plus shipping. Or choose the PDF tutorial option for $15 here.

Add on the So Sincere stamp set at an extra 10% off. Message me here for a price quote.

The best deal is to add on another kit to save on shipping. See them all here.

*This is the kit my subscribers will receive in June. If you're interested in getting a pre-cut kit each month with $20 in product click here to opt in. You get an extra surprise in your package now and then & can cancel, skip or opt out at any time. It's $38 with Priority shipping.

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Frames & Flowers card kit to go or choose the PDF tutorial. Limited quantity available!

June 12, 2024
I was so excited when I saw the Frames & Flowers designer paper in the new catalog. It has multiple sheets of pre-cut elements that coordinate with the paper. This makes it so easy to create with as you don't have to stamp or die-cut additional pieces.

Here are the pretty cards included in the pre-cut kit for June:

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I design my kits around the paper so all you need to add are stamped greetings. I chose to use the new Simply Said set this time; which you can add on at a discount. I cut everything for you but the designer paper. The PDF tutorial includes measurements so you can easily accomplish that.

Opt in for the card kit to go by June 18th; supplies may be limited. The PDF tutorial will be emailed to you immediately after payment; check your spam folder. The pre-cut kit is mailed at the end of June.

This kit includes the following:
- All pre-cut supplies for 10 cards including card stock layers & die-cut elements
- a share of Frames & Flowers designer paper
- a share of Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock gems & envelopes
- the free PDF tutorial which has step by step directions, photos, measurements & a supplies list
*It does not include stamped images, textured layers or adhesives. You will need greeting images, a few colors of ink, adhesives and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper.

Reserve yourpre-cut card kit here. It's $29 plus shipping. Or choose the PDF tutorial option for $15 here.

Add on the Simply Said stamp set at an extra 10% off. Message me here for a price quote.

The best deal is to add on another kit to save on shipping. See them all here.

*This is the kit my subscribers will receive in June. If you're interested in getting a pre-cut kit each month with $20 in product click here to opt in. You get an extra surprise in your package now and then & can cancel, skip or opt out at any time. It's $38 with Priority shipping.

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Make sure you check out the other June kit; combining saves $$ on shipping!

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All Stamp & Die bundles are 20% off in June!

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Spotlight on Nature fun fold card; free project sheet & video tutorial

June 11, 2024

Today I'm sharing the second card I created on last week's Live video. Both feature new in colors and the Spotlight on Nature bundle.

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I created a free project sheet with the measurements, photos and supplies. Click on the blue link to print or download it. Download Spotlight on Nature flap fold

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The Spotlight on Nature bundle is out of stock right now but will be back in a few weeks. It is discounted an extra 10% in June for a savings of almost $6. See it here.

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This card really shows off the two embossing folders I used. On the card below I used the Dotted Circles 3D folder seen here. It's an extra large folder (6" X 8 1/2") that has very deep texture. It's Shy Shamrock with Pretty in Pink. The designer paper is the Unbounded Beauty.

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The card below features the Eyelet 3D folder which is quite pretty & delicate. See it here. This card is Petunia Pop with Shy Shamrock.

Do you notice the difference in the greetings? I fussy cut one to add to the In Color Glimmer paper and the other I simply trimmed the ends at an angle.

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I hope you watch the video below to see how it's done. I also share another fun fold card using this bundle. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel while you're there.

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June Specials:

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