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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Fast & Easy Men’s cards; a kit to go option while supplies last

April 29, 2020

Let's face it, most of us are drawn to either cute or floral stamps. So when it comes to cards for men we struggle! But our men need cards too, right? I can certainly help you build your stash of masculine cards. Look at these:

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Stock up on men's cards the fast & easy way; with this fabulous kit to go! No stamping needed! You'll love making them with my step by step directions and the products included in the kit.

I have a limited number of these kits available now; much of this product is retiring.

There are 12 cards with envelopes in this kit! You'll receive 1/2 pkg of Come Sail Away Memories & More cards pack and Memories & More cards and envelopes plus a pre-cut kit needed to complete your cards.  It also includes one package of Basic Brads, two spools of twine (Navy & Navy/Sahara Sand) and a few Sail Away trinkets.

You will need a few inks (Balmy Blue, Night of Navy & Yellow) for sponging along with mini glue dots, dimensionals and liquid adhesive.

The written tutorial is included and will be emailed directly upon payment. The cards kit will be mailed out at the end of May.

There are two choices here; one includes product and pre-cut pieces shipped to you and the other is a pdf tutorial that is emailed to you. Purchase using the links below.

**If you want BOTH of my May card kits to go please email or message me for a combined shipping price. See the Quick & Cute May cards here. You can see them both on the links below.

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Click here to purchase the products & pre-cut kit. Or click here to purchase the pdf tutorial.

Here are a few of my favorite cards:

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Covid-19 Giveback; a timely digital stamp set you can use today!!!!

April 28, 2020
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Stampin’ Up! is committed to making a difference in our global communities and caring about people first. As part of our Making a Difference program we’re offering a product giveback opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic.

You can purchase the Share Sunshine PDF Download and we will donate 100% of the proceeds to COVID-19 efforts.

The Share Sunshine PDF Download is a digital stamp set that’s packed with both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing–including many ideas that came from you and your customers! You can use the download in your cardmaking and papercrafting projects. Simply print the imagery on cardstock and cut it out using our Paper Trimmer, punches, or dies. Since we are physically distanced from each other, now is a perfect time to share sunshine with our friends and family by sending cards!

Let’s work together to make a difference! Here are some tips to consider:
- Use the lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments to brighten someone’s day–friends, family, neighbors, and even strangers!
- You can start crafting with the PDF download right away–with no shipping costs or delays!
- Share your projects on social media and tag them with #sharesunshine.
Product: Share Sunshine PDF Download. Buy it here!

Price: $12.00 USD

Dates: April 28 – June 2, 2020 or later; if the offer period extends beyond June 2

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Bird Ballad Laser Cut cards

April 27, 2020
Have you seen this amazing set of laser-cut cards in a specialty tin?! It's on page 168 of the annual catalog and is on sale right now at almost $4 off. It's retiring now so if you like laser-cut detailed cards you might want to order it now! See them here.

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I love the fact that you don't need much to finish these cards; they're quick yet gorgeous! I used the Inspiring Iris stamp set and a simple layout on each. I wanted the pretty details of the laser cut cards to show through.

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This pretty Inspiring Iris stamp set is returning in the new catalog in June!

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Measurements:
- Lily Impressions Designer paper behind is 4" X 5 1/2"
- Ovals 3 1/4" X 2 3/8"
- Card stock strips 1"
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The pretty tin includes 12 laser-cut 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" Very Vanilla card bases and 12 Very Vanilla envelopes.

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