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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Forever Forest – beautiful mountains & trees

September 11, 2023

I created this card for an online swap I'd joined last month. It shows off the gorgeous mountain dies in the Forever Forest bundle.

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I knew I had to get this bundle with the many trees, that gorgeous mountain die and the other options. It's a fabulous scene builder set! See the bundle here.

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I used Shaded Spruce ink to stamp the trio of trees image, adding a second image without reinking. Then I added 5 die-cut trees from Shaded Spruce card stock over the stamped trees.

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I wanted to create a soft sky above the trees so I lightly added Balmy Blue ink with a Blending Brush. I then inked the 'cloud' image in the same Balmy Blue, stamped off once and stamped in the sky.

The 'Winter Wishes' is from the Magical Meadow stamp set seen here.

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I die-cut two mountains in White for each card, adding them in different positions on the bottom of the stamped White layer. After I added them I trimmed off the excess on the sides before adhering the layer to the card base.

What do you think?

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NEW Winter Wishes DSP; a beautiful set of cards in a pre-cut kit or PDF tutorial

September 8, 2023
The Winter Meadow designer paper is the star of these incredibly beautiful cards. 4 of the 5 cards are unique fun fold designs!

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This kit includes $20 in product including 1/2 pkg. Winter Meadow DSP (6" X 12"), a share of Silver-edged sheer ribbon and Iridescent Rhinestones. It includes the 10 pre-cut cards kit (2 each of 5 designs)! Everything is cut, die-cut or punched for you except the designer paper. You'll use the measurements in the tutorial to cut your new designer paper for each card.

This PDF tutorial includes measurements, supplies and step-by-step instructions. It is emailed to you immediately after purchase. Check your spam or junk folder!

Reserve your kit to go by September 18th. It is mailed out at the end of September.
- Choose the pre-cut card kit with product here for $28 plus shipping.
- Or get the PDF tutorial only here for $15.
I used the So Sincere & Magical Meadow stamp sets for my greetings and insides but you can substitute others easily.

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All About Autumn fun fold cards; choose the kits to go or PDF tutorial option

September 7, 2023

Especially for those who love fall – this gorgeous All About Autumn designer paper is showcased beautifully in these fun fold cards.

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There are 2 of each of 5 designs; each a unique fun fold card. This is one of two kit choices in September.

This kit includes 1/2 pkg. of 6 X 6" All About Autumn designer paper, a share of Copper ribbon and the new Adhesive-backed sparkle gems. *Due to the Copper Ribbon combo being unavailable until the end of October, I will substitute Copper ribbon from the annual catalog instead.

It also includes the PDF tutorial – which is emailed to you immediately after payment. Check your spam or junk mail.

The pre-cut kit includes all pre-cut pieces including punched & die-cuts; you'll cut your new designer paper using the measurements in the PDF tutorial.

Reserve your pre-cut kit to go here by September 18th. The kit is mailed to you via Priority Mail at the end of September.

Reserve the pre-cut card kit here for $28 plus shipping:

Or choose the PDF tutorial here for $15:

The PDF tutorial includes photos, measurements, supplies list and step by step directions for each card.

I used the So Sincere stamp set for my greetings. Add it on at a 10% discount! Message me here for this option. You can substitute other greetings easily.

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*This All About Autumn specialty designer paper is currently unavailable but should return by next week.

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