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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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• Gorgeous Butterflies with the Brilliant Wing dies

  March 11, 2021

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  I was playing around with these dies and came up with these striking colored butterflies.   

  
  
  
  
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  I used the designer paper as a template to sponge through.  This is what's left after you use the Brilliant Wings dies to cut out the 6 butterflies.  Although in hindsight I should have sponged on the other side so the die fit.  It was upside down on the die; I had to hold it up to the light to get the die placed correctly.  

  
  
  
  
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  I added a piece of White CS behind these butterflies and used the Stitched with Whimsy dies to add that pretty stitched edge.  See those here. 

  Click on the image below to see these items in my store. Remember this designer paper is available through May 3rd or while supplies last.

  
  
  
  
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  The greeting is from the Vine Design stamp set on a 1/2" strip of Poppy Parade card stock. 

  
  
  
  
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  Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

  *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

  
  
  
  
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• This week’s card sketch for a quick, cute card!

  March 10, 2021

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  Are you a collector of pretty papers?  I've heard that many of you are!  I equate it to my fabric collecting days.  

  This card sketch idea (seen below) will help you use some of it; it's so simple!   

  
  
  
  
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  I used the Double Oval punch for the greeting which unfortunately is unavailable right now; they've run out!  But it will be at the end of March.  The stamped greeting is from the Enjoy the Moment stamp set on page 59 in the Spring catalog. This pretty Grape ribbon is also unavailable; it should be back  next week. 

  I chose to use the new Butterfly Bijou designer paper; an exclusive paper not seen in any catalog.  It's available here through May 3rd or while supplies last.  It's a 48 pack of 6 X 6" papers.  I love the soft spring-like colors. 

  
  
  
  
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  Measurements are:

  • Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
  • Gorgeous Grape 5 1/4" X 3 1/2"
  • Designer Paper 3 pieces at 1 1/2" X 3 7/8"

  You could use this sketch with stamped or textured card stock instead of designer paper.  I would cut a full 4 1/2" X 3 7/8" piece of card stock, stamp it and then cut it into 1 1/2" strips.  

  
  
  
  
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• Season of Flowers cards kit to go; opt in by March 18th

  March 9, 2021

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  My 2nd card kit to go in March is full of seasonal flowers. These striking cards feature the Flowers for Every Season Memories & More cards and are some of the easiest cards you'll ever make! 

  
  
  
  
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  There is no stamping required!  It's truly a 'kit to go' since you only need adhesives & either scissors or a paper trimmer.

  It's perfect for:

  • beginner stampers
  • creating on the fly, at a retreat, camping or anywhere!
  • a gift for your crafting friends 
  • cards you need quickly but are trying not to buy at the store….!

  You'll receive the following in your kit:

  • Flowers for Every Season In Color cards (extra large 4 1/4" X 6 1/4") and matching envelopes
  • 1/2 pkg. of the Flowers for Every Season Memories & More cards with adhesive-backed pre-cut images
  • 1/2 pkg. clear Rhinestone gems 
  • the PDF tutorial with photos and step by step directions 

  Go here to order yours by March 18th.  You can add on the other March kit featuring the Butterfly Bouquet products and save on shipping!  Go here to get the details. 

  You'll receive the PDF instructions in an email immediately after payment.  The actual kit will be mailed to you via 1st Class Mail at the end of March (barring any back-orders).  *If you add any other kit shipping will revert to Priority. 

  
  
  
  
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