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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Sending Cheer Diamond Flap card – free project sheet & video

November 24, 2023
We made this adorable cards at my November card clubs. They could choose between Christmas & birthday. I love it when products are this versatile!

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The Sending Cheer stamp set and dies are on the Last Chance list now and both are reduced in price! Originally this bundle was $53 but now it's just $38.40! The stamp set is $14.40 and the dies are $21; they do have to be purchased separately to get the discounted price.

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I'll start with the Christmas version. The colors are Poppy Parade, White & Shaded Spruce. Isn't the Santa hat adorable?!

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This fun fold might look difficult but if you watch the video here you'll find it's quite easy. It involves a bit of scoring and trimming. The diagonal square layer is separate from the card base. The designer paper is the Merry, Bold & Bright seen here. I'm featuring it in one of my pre-cut card kits to go this month; click here to see it.

The inside layer is textured with the Christmas Tidings embossing folder seen here. It's retiring and discounted.

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The inside greeting is from the Beary Cute stamp set. I sure love this fold!

Here is the birthday version using the same Merry, Bold & Bright designer paper seen here. It's so versatile!

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The colors here are Blueberry Bushel, White & Lemon Lime Twist. We fussy cut the gift and added that neat ribbon die-cut over it.

Products used:
- Basics 3D (dots – Online Exclusive) & Merry Melody embossing folders
- Tailored Tags dies
- Adhesive-Backed Iridescent discs
- In Color Baker's Twine
- stamps – Enjoy the Rhythm
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*click here to download or print the free project sheet for these cards. Download Nov '23 Sending Cheer Diamond flap card

See how this card is made with this video seen here; or click below.

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Pretty Funfold card swaps by my talented Team!

November 23, 2023
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have a wonderful holiday!

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Today I'm sharing the last batch of swap cards made by my Flowerbug's Team. Our swap theme was to feature glitz, shine or glimmer. They truly did their best to show off our beautiful specialty papers!

Jacki made this card using the Night Divine dies seen here. *Unfortunately it's retiring and available while supplies last.

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What a gorgeous card and the nativity die-cut is beautiful with the stars DSP background. It's actually an easy fun fold too. Unfortunately this pretty Shining Brightly designer paper is gone and out of stock. There are more products unavailable each day! The Last Chance list is brutal! *see all items retiring here.

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Her colors are simple but stunning – Night of Navy, Vanilla and Gold.

Measurements:
- Card base 5 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
- DSP 2 3/4" X 3" and 1" X 5 1/4"
- Gold Foil 3" X 3 1/4" and 1 1/8" X 5 3/8"
- White inside 4" X 5 1/4", plus die-cuts
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Next is a uniquely special New Year's card made by Paula.

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Her colors include Gray Granite, Silver & White. Like I said, it's uniquely beautiful and an easy fun fold too.

Measurements & products used:
- Gray Granite card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 3" & 7 1/4"
- Silver glimmer paper 2 3/4" X 5 1/4" & 1" X 5 1/4" (sold out now)
- Naturally Gilded DSP (online exclusive) 2 1/2" X 5" & 3/4" X 5"
- leaf die-cut – Artistic dies from Annual catalog
- Greeting die-cuts Nested Essentials (Annual catalog)
She used the Artistic dies to sponge a little detail inside her card. Love it!

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STUNNING Christmas card swaps full of glitz & shine!

November 22, 2023
This is the third batch of swap cards made by my Flowerbug's Team for our November Glitz, Shine & Glimmer swap.

First is a gorgeous card made by Roxann. She thought of doing just an ornament but added it to a card front instead.

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Measurements:
- Navy card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2"
- Shining Brightly specialty designer paper 4" X 5 1/4" (2023 Holiday catalog)
- Ornament die-cuts from Gold foil, More Dazzle & Shining Brightly papers – stars from the Stars at Night dies (2023 Holiday catalog)
- Greeting – Night Divine stamp set (2023 Holiday catalog)
- Ribbon is the Navy & Gold ribbon (2023 Holiday catalog)
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Next is an amazing 'Swing & Swap' card by Sharon. I might accuse her of being an overachiever with this card as it's over the top amazing!

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It's hard to tell in the photo that the stars element swings back & forth. It's so fun to play with!

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- Navy card stock
- Night Divine stamp set
- Shining Brightly specialty designer paper (2023 Holiday catalog)
- Silver & Gold adhesive-backed paper (Online Exclusives but sold out now)
- Stars at Night & Deckled circle dies (2023 Holiday catalog)
- Star Trinkets (2023 Holiday catalog but sold out)
- Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder (2023 Holiday catalog)
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Measurements:
- 10 1/4" X 5 1/2" score at 1 1/4", 3" & 6"
- designer paper – two 1" X 5 1/4" strips, two 1 1/4" X 5 1/4" strips
- circle 2 1/2"
- strip for sway mechanism 1/2" X 2", small hole cut in top
- Vanilla inside 2 3/4" X 4 1/4"
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Isn't it a fantastic card?!

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