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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August Specials

Lots of In Color products are discounted in August!!

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Get a free card class with any online order over $55 during August!

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2 NEW card kits available – 1 for pets & another with honeycomb elements

April 5, 2024

We've added two new kits in our Kit Collection this week.

First is the By Your Side kit – one that features dogs & cats! You can choose either one to complete your card.

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Kit includes:
* By Your Side Photopolymer Stamp Set
* Clear Stamp Block
* Old Olive Stampin’ Spot
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Make 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
* 8 printed card bases
* 8 printed envelopes
* Folded card: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
* Printed die cuts with peek through cut outs and die-cut labels
* Brushed Gold Adhesive Backed Embellishments
* Enough adhesive to complete projects

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Here's the photo of the stamp set included:

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Click here to see it online. It's $22 and the item number is #163876

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Next is the Hooray for Honeycomb kit. Remember these??

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It features The item # is 163882 and it's $18. The labels are printed in multiple languages; no stamping required. It's a perfect crafty kit to gift or to make with your kiddos!

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Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects with Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Make 9 cards
* 9 printed card bases with gloss finish and 9 envelopes
* Die-cut images and printed labels
* Adhesive Honeycomb images
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* White twine

See all of our all inclusive kits here. We have lots of them!

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April Specials:

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A free gift with orders in April:

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All online orders in April will receive a free multi-project tutorial!

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Price changes in the upcoming Annual Catalog

April 4, 2024

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The new Annual Catalogs are starting to arrive to Demonstrators this week. Hopefully those I've ordered for my customers will start arriving within the next few weeks.

Pre-order is happening now for Demo's. We are able to order a select list of new products (starting Tuesday, April 2nd). It's so exciting to get brand new products in. I've been creating cards for swaps this month and I'm loving these new colors, gems, ribbons, stamps & bundles!

Did you know that you can get some of these exciting new products now too? Just add them to your starter kit! Click here to get started and enjoy a 20% discount on all future orders!

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Our beautiful new In Colors are a favorite choice to add to a Starter Kit:

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No one likes to hear that prices are going up. I know that. Unfortunately like everything else right in our world lately Stampin' Up! has cost increases. Unless they pass this along to us….. well, you know what could happen and we don't want that!!

Below is a list of the price changes occurring in the 2024-26 Annual Catalog. If you need any of these products I suggest you get them now; in April!

Click here to see & print the list. Download 2024-2025 ANNUAL CATALOG PRICE INCREASES

I am stocking up on many of my favorite colors of card stock this month. I'm also grabbing more envelopes too.

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Remember the Last Chance sale starts next week, Tuesday, April 9th. It's tempting to wait to order some of these items. But already there are several items out of stock/sold out. So if you NEED something I suggest you get it now! See these lists here.

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April’s Paper Pumpkin is ‘Delicate Wings’ and looks amazing

April 3, 2024
I thought I'd share some sneak peaks of upcoming Paper Pumpkin kits.

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April's kit is called Delicate Wings

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Did you know that you are in charge of which kits you receive? Once you purchase a pre-paid subscription or subscribe you can opt out of any kit you do not want. Stampin' Up! shares what's coming up each month so you can decide if you want it or not. You have complete control!

You're also eligible to purchase any of the refill kits or add-on's SU offers. See them all here.

*Plus when you subscribe with me, LeeAnn Greff, you'll qualify for a FREE tutorial each month.
- This tutorial PDF is filled with 10 or more alternate ideas for additional projects you can make with each month's kit (includes photos & instructions) – making your kit go a lot further! *see example photo below
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Here is more info on how Paper Pumpkin works:

A MONTHLY CRAFTING SUBSCRIPTION

EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN A CRAFT BOX

One issue crafters often run into is feeling overwhelmed by their project. Lack of inspiration, proper supplies and crafty know-how might discourage you from even starting a project and unlocking your creative potential!

This never happens with a craft subscription box from Paper Pumpkin. That’s because everything you need for your project is included in your monthly art box. All you have to do is open it up and get started. You’ll be able to make cards, treat bags, gift boxes and so much more with your monthly art box subscription.

BUILD YOUR STAMP COLLECTION

Among the items in each Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kit is a reusable rubber stamp. So after you’re done creating your monthly craft, you’ll have a valuable stamp to add to your collection. You even get a free clear stamping block with your first craft box. Plus, you get a different color ink pad every month as well.

PRINT & VIDEO INSTRUCTION MAKE CRAFTING EASY

Even the craftiest among us worry that we’ll have trouble understanding how to do a project, or that we’ll make a mistake. You never have to worry about that with Paper Pumpkin! That’s because not only does each monthly arts and crafts box come with clear, easy-to-understand printed instructions, but we also upload a video to YouTube so you can watch a professional guide you through the craft.

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April Specials:

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A free gift with orders in April:

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