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A colorful Joseph’s Coat technique with Layered Thoughts

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

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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:

1. sponge colors over your neutral card stock – I used White. 
2. Tap or rub the embossing buddy over the layer. 
3. Stamp your images using Versamark ink. 
4. Heat emboss with Clear embossing powder and your heat tool. Let dry. 
5. Rub a dark ink (memento black here) over the entire layer.  The embossed areas will resist the water based ink. 
6. 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. 

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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

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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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• CUTE Hooray for Honeycomb card kit; fun, unique & all-inclusive

  April 18, 2024

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  I made time to play with the Hooray for Honeycomb kit the other day and it was super fun and the cards are perfect for celebrations like Graduation, new job, new home or any other good feeling event.  

  
  
  
  
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  Aren't they just cute?!  And so easy.  This kit is all inclusive and includes everything you see here.  You'll receive enough product to make 3 of each card with printed greetings, etc and the special honeycomb elements too.

  
  
  
  
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  You can see it here in the online store. These are so special; whoever receives these cards will LOVE them! 

  
  
  
  
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  And while you're shopping be sure to check out the rest of the kits in our Kit Collection. Also don't forget about the Last Chance sale – grab some products on sale!  See it all here. 

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• Sending Love Artist of the Month – party 2

  April 17, 2024

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  Here are the second set of Sending Love cards by our Artist of the Month – Donna.  See the first batch here.   

  First up today is a fabulous fun fold card.  

  
  
  
  
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  I often forget to cut apart my sentiment like this.  It sure adds a playful note!

  The cute grass and mailbox die-cuts are all from the Sending Love bundle seen here.  The stamp set & dies are returning in the new Annual catalog but they will no longer be a bundle at 10% off. 

  
  
  
  
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  It starts out as a vertical card with this cute mailbox scene.  But when you open it…… you get a horizontal card!

  
  
  
  
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  I only opened the upper flap in the photo above.  You can see how it turns from a vertical card to a landscape card.  Here's what it looks like fully opened.  I love that you can read the greetings either way! 

  
  
  
  
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  Measurements:

  • Balmy Blue card stock – 2 pieces at 10 1/4" X 4 1/4". Score each in at 4 3/4".  Then mark at 4" and score from that mark to the outside corner.  The two pieces are adhered together in the center (under the large white layer) 
  • White – inside is 5 1/4" X 4", side triangles started out at 3 3/4" square; cut in half on the diagonal. 

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  Next is a sweet pocket card.  Don't you love her beautiful sponging?! 

  
  
  
  
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  This card has a hidden pocket between the layers.  See that little envelope sticking out?  

  
  
  
  
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  Measurements:

  • Moody Mauve – 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
  • Sponged Postage die-cut 3 5/8" X 5"
  • Inside White 2 7/8" X 4 1/8"
  • Bubble Bath 3" X 4 1/4"

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  Lastly is this adorable hello card with the cutest envelopes on front!  These are also included in the Sending Love dies. 

  
  
  
  
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  She also used the Deckled Circle dies and the Lighter Than Air designer paper (retiring).  The envelopes match the DSP – Fresh Freesia, Lemon Lolly & Calypso Coral. 

  Thanks so much for creating and sharing these amazing cards with us Donna!! 

  
  
  
  
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• Artist of the Month showcase: Donna with the Sending Love bundle

  April 16, 2024

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  Donna chose the Sending Love bundle for here 'Artist of the Month' showcase.  

  Today I'll share half of the cards she made and the other half tomorrow.  

  
  
  
  
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  This one is a favorite of mine. There's something about the color combination. Vanilla with Lost Lagoon & Calypso Coral. And her coloring!

  Next is a card that looks just like a postcard!  

  
  
  
  
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  She stamped a background on the Starry Sky 'Postcard' layer then added the best 'faux' postcard over it.  Below is the inside view: 

  
  
  
  
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  Next is her amazing slimline card; it's a huge WOW!

  
  
  
  
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  Isn't this an amazing scene?  She used Azure Afternoon, Granny Apple Green, Gray Granite and the In Color DSP. She created the hills with the Basic Borders dies seen here.  They're half off right now at just $17.40 instead of $29.  I've used these so often and am very sad they're retiring.  

  
  
  
  
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  The cloudy sky was created by using the cloud/scalloped Basic Border dies as a mask (top die seen above). She also used the Give it a Whirl dies seen here for the stitched cloud die-cuts; they're just $19.50 and were $39.  The 'Sending' die-cut greeting is from the Sending dies seen here.  They're also on sale for $19.80.

  
  
  
  
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