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.

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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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Delicate Wings card kit to go; limited quantity left

March 14, 2025
I loved the Delicate Wings Paper Pumpkin kit so much I bought a bunch of refill packages. I transformed the kit from 9 cards to 12 and have some available in my store. They're so pretty!

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If you love butterflies and glitz you'll enjoy making these pretty cards. It includes the following:
- pre-cut or punched layers for all 12 cards
- a share of Iridescent Foil gems
- a share of Pretty Peacock & Gold metallic ribbon
- the PDF tutorial with directions, measurements, photos & a supplies list
The tutorial will be emailed to you immediately after payment. Please check your spam folder. The kit will be mailed out within a few days.

You will need greeting stamps, adhesives and a paper trimmer.

You can see this pre-cut kit to go here. It's $29 plus shipping. If you're already signed up to receive a kit this month message me and you can pay without additional shipping costs.

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Delicate Wishes fancy fold with measurements!

March 13, 2025
Jacki made this extra special fun fold for our February Team swap (the theme was circles).

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Isn't is gorgeous! She used the Delicate Wishes bundle seen here. Her colors include Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Shy Shamrock & Early Espresso with White.

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Products used:
- Delicate Wishes bundle seen here
- Bough punch (low inventory)
- Bloom Impressions DSP (Sale-a-Bration)
- Soft Waves 3D embossing folder seen here
- Stylish Shapes dies seen here
The main panel is cut at an angle and fold out. So cool!!

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Measurements:
- Crushed Curry card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
- White back layer 4" X 5 1/4", angled layer 12" long – 2" tall at the left end and 4" tall at the right, score at 4" & 8"
- Circle die-cuts are 2 1/8", 2 1/2" (center), inside is 2 1/2" & 3" layered
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2 Pretty Team card swaps with neat technique ideas!

March 12, 2025
Today I'm sharing two Team Swaps from last month. Both have neat product ideas.

First is Tracey's cute card. Can you guess what the tiny scallops on the DSP is?

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She used the Petal Pink scalloped ribbon under the DSP! Tracey has a special gift on fun ways to use ribbon & twine. This effect is so pretty & delicate looking. It's currently in low inventory.

Measurements:

The DSP is 5 1/4" X 1 3/4", the White 5 1/4" X 4", the card base is 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4". The layer under the ribbon & DSP is 5 1/4 X 2"

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Here is a list of the many products she used:
- Hugs for Love bundle seen here (punch will be available in April)
- Moody Mauve, Basic White & Pretty in Pink CS
- Timeless Plaid 6 X 6" DSP seen here
- Spotlight on Nature dies seen here
- 2 3/8" circle punch
- Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder (circle)
- Heat embossing technique
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Next is a pretty card made by Lori. Her special technique surprised me! Do you spot it?

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She stitched her die-cut circle (Spotlight on Nature) with the 3 color pack of Baker's Twine!

Her card base is Flirty Flamingo and the 4" X 5 1/4" CS layer is textured with the Exposed Brick embossing folder seen here. The pretty DSP is the Sale-a-Bration Bloom Impressions (now retired). The greeting & die-cuts are from the Memorable Blooms bundle seen here.

I'll share more Team swaps tomorrow!

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