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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Garden Walk & Heartfelt Hexagons; a perfect match up for this kit to go!

December 8, 2023
For one of my pre-cut card kits to go this month (December) I chose the Garden Walk 6 X 6" designer paper. It includes a wide variety of beautiful patterns. The pretty designer paper provides a great start to these 10 eye catching cards; 2 are fun fold designs. Each design has a second layout option – one is vertical and the other landscape.

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I used the Heartfelt Hexagon punch bundle for my greetings. If you add it on I give it at a discount! *Message me here for a price quote.

This kit is $28 plus shipping & includes the following:
- 10 pre-cut cards including punched pieces (texturing is not included)
- 1/2 pkg of Garden Walk 6 X 6" designer paper
- a share of Calypso Coral 1/8" ribbon trim
- a share of Blooming Pearls
- 10 envelopes
- the PDF tutorial
Click here to reserve your kit to go. Click here to get the tutorial only.

**This is the card kit my subscribers will receive. If you'd like to get a card kit every month (with bonus product perks) click here.

The tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment. The card kit is mailed out via Priority Mail at the end of December.

You will need stamps, ink, adhesives and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper. I design my kits so you can easily substitute your own greetings.

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I have a limited amount of these kits!

I will offer a second card kit available in December featuring the stunning Meandering Meadows designer paper. I'll share it Monday. Or click here to see all of my available kits. You'll save $$ on shipping by ordering more than one.

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Best of the Clearance Rack!

December 7, 2023

I thought I'd highlight a few of my favorite finds on the clearance rack.

I ordered this kit for my future daughter-in-law. She loves to stamp & create but doesn't have a lot of products yet. Our kits are perfect for her. It's item #158375 See it here.

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This kit is just $8.80 (it was $22) and includes:
* Love, Santa Photopolymer Stamp Set
* Acrylic stamp block
* Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 12 tags: 3 each of 4 designs
**Adhesive-backed sequins
* Adhesive to complete projects
* Printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go: 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 2-3/4"

There are so many more kits available in our kit collection. If you're looking for great gifts for crafters most are all inclusive and really do make a fabulous gift! I'm surprised some of them are still in stock! See them all here.

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Texture Chic Memories & More cards are the perfect start to easy but beautiful cards or memory keeping.

They were $10 and are now $4. The item # is 159201 and can be seen here.

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It includes 50 cards in two sizes and 4 sticker sheets. They pair perfectly with the Texture Chic Memories & more cards & envelopes!

There are 20 printed cards and envelopes that coordinate with the M & More cards above. These are big cards – 4 1/4" X 6 1/4". They were $12 and are now $4.80. Item #159202

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I love these for quick cards; they're perfect for a beginner stamper or quick cards. I often change them up by trimming the cards or using them in unexpected ways. See them here.

There are many more great items left on the Clearance Rack; be sure to check them out right away.

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Sparkling Snowflakes Easy 5 Card Wonder with free templates & video

December 6, 2023

I'm excited to share today's project. You may know this but I LOVE stamping one sheet wonders! I have created many of them and the layers & templates to make them super easy to use. *see them here

On last week's Live video I shared these pretty snowflake cards; made with my Easy 5 card wonder templates.

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I used the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set seen here. Snowflakes can be wintery or holiday; they're quite versatile. I added greetings using the Tailor Made Tags & Stylish Shapes dies with a bit of Elegant trim cording.

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My colors include Coastal Cabana, Pretty Peacock, Pool Party & Fresh Freesia.

I started out with a full 8 1/2" X 11" sheet of Basic White card stock. I stamped the snowflakes down the center so some would be on each of the card front pieces. Each piece measures 3 1/2" X 4 3/4".

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You can see the stamped pieces below. There is very little waste. I love being able to create my own patterns with different color combos. It's so fun and reminds me why I love stamping!

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After you've stamped and cut your 5 layers, you can choose to stamp your greetings in the open area or add greetings using a punch or die-cut.

Now choose a coordinating piece of card stock to create the colored layers for the card fronts. Below is the template with measurements. Again it starts with an 8 1/2" X 11" piece of colored card stock. Each piece measures 3 5/8" X 4 7/8".

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**Get the free project sheet with measurements, supplies and directions here: Download Easy 5 card wonder Sparkling Snowflakes

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Did you know you can see all of my free project sheets in one place? Click here to see them all. Make sure you subscribe to my blog so you don't miss any. *right side column under 'get email updates'.

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Click on this link to watch the video or on the photo below. It's the first project.

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