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Joseph’s Coat

Happy Birthday (Art Gallery)

by Kylie February 6, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, there are a few things I try to teach when it comes to cardmaking. One is to actually use your products. It sounds silly but I know we can all be guilty of buying and not using. Another is to not be afraid to use your products repeatedly. Practice. Experiment. Create the same card but just switch one or two details. It might be the colour combinations or the orientation or even the sentiment. This way you can begin to really discover what works for you. No one is going to know, unless you tell them, that you’ve made multiples of the same card. Amongst other things, I always tell you that CASEing yourself (Copy And Share Everything) is a good way to kick start your mojo when it seems to have vanished.

After making my card for StampingPals, I thought it might be fun to create the same card but pick colours which really POPPED! So that is what I did. This time, I chose Magenta Madness, Mango Melody and Garden Green. They are so vibrant, aren’t they? The stamp set I used is called Art Gallery and the technique is Joseph’s Coat. If you aren’t familiar with this technique, here’s a technique video I made last year. It walks you through the process.

Aren’t those colours gorgeous? I don’t often use Magenta Madness and I don’t know why! It is so pretty! Did you prefer a subtle look or one that has a bigger impact?

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you have a great day!

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set, die set, etc, also comes as a part of a bundle or suite, I link to all so that you have choices. I also link refills and basic supplies like adhesives which correspond with items used to make my projects. These links take you to my online store.

February 6, 2021 0 comment

Rooted In Nature Technique Thank you

Thanks (Rooted In Nature/Well Written) – Joseph’s Coat Technique

by Kylie November 4, 2020

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, one of my all-time favourite techniques is the Joseph’s Coat Technique. I love experimenting with colours and that WOW factor at the end always makes me smile. Today I am sharing a card using this technique and colours from a recent Stampers Anonymous challenge– Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral and Pretty Peacock.

The technique is so simple. Sponge on assorted colours of ink. Don’t worry if it looks like a hot mess. I promise it gets better. Make sure this layer dries completely before proceeding. Once dry, use an embossing buddy, if you have one, to reduce the potential of embossing powder staying where you don’t want it. Then ink up your stamps with Versamark. I used stamps from the Rooted In Nature stamp set. Stamp all over the inked up panel and then emboss with Clear Embossing Powder. Heat the powder.

The next step can be a bit scary but it will not ruin your card! Take a dark colour of ink. For this card, I used Early Espresso. Wipe the ink all over the card base. Once you have covered all of the background, take a soft cloth and wipe the ink off the embossed images. How good does that look?!

All that is left to do is to finish off your card. I used the Well Written dies for my sentiment and the butterfly embellishments.

Here’s the card…

If you have never seen the Joseph’s Coat Technique before, I have a video here which will walk you through the process. It’s for a different card but the principle is the same. Substitute any colours and stamps as you like. Just remember, the biggest tip is to make sure your ink is completely dry before adding the stamping and embossing. If you get this right, you’ll be fine!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you have a great day!

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set, die set, etc, also comes a part of a bundle or suite, I link to all so that you have choices. I also link refills and basic supplies like adhesives which correspond with items used to make my projects. These links take you to my online store.

November 4, 2020 0 comment

Forever Fern Technique

To A Friend That Makes Me Smile (Forever Fern) – Joseph’s Coat Technique

by Kylie July 18, 2020

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, today I am sharing two cards featuring the gorgeous Forever Fern stamp set. It’s a great stamp set and I love using it with the Joseph’s Coat Technique. If you are not sure what this technique is, I recently shared a video showing exactly how to achieve such a cool look.

Usually, when I make cards with the Joseph’s Coat Technique I finish off the card with a black or brown layer of ink. I’ve also made cards with Night of Navy as the final colour. I decided to see how some other colours might look.

I decided to stick with the colour palette from the coordinating Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper Pack (even though I am not using the paper for either of my cards). To create the background I sponged Just Jade, Pear Pizzazz, Garden Green and Soft Sea Foam all over a Whisper White cardstock base. Don’t worry about how much of a hot mess it looks at this stage…it’s going to end up looking sensational!

It’s really important this ink is completely dry before proceeding. Either leave it to dry or hit it with your heat tool. Once dry, try not to touch this panel and use an embossing buddy if you have it. Stamp the images with Versamark and emboss with clear embossing powder.

The next step is to cover the entire panel with dark ink. For the first card, I’ve used Shaded Spruce. For my second card, I’ve used Pretty Peacock.

Here’s my first card…

Here’s my second card…

I don’t know about you but I love both shades. Do you have a preference? Have you given this technique a go yet? I hope you do. It really is easy and it packs quite the punch!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you have a great day!

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July 18, 2020 11 comments

Rooted In Nature Technique

Thinking of You (Rooted in Nature)

by Kylie June 20, 2020

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, today’s card is one I actually made a couple of weeks back. I was going to share this as my card for the StampingPals June challenge but changed my mind. I thought it was too busy. I’ve decided to share it because, well, not every card is a winner and you learn from every card you make. This card was created using the Joseph’s Coat Technique. You can see my video here on how to create this technique. Instead of using Tuxedo Black Memento ink to cover the background, I used the Early Espresso ink. Otherwise, the technique is the same, so don’t feel you can only do this technique with black ink.

I’ve used the fabulous Rooted in Nature stamp set and the coordinating dies from Nature’s Roots. I also used one of the label dies from the Tasteful Labels die set. (That’s an awesome set!)

Here’s my card…

I used the three colours in the StampingPals challenge – Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso and Terracotta Tile. I thought they’d be awesome autumnal colours. Next time I create a card like this, I’d like for the background to be more of a star, and not cover it as much. Isn’t that sentiment (and the font they’ve used) awesome? I love it!

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June 20, 2020 0 comment

Blog Hop Challenge Forever Fern Stampers Anonymous Technique Video

Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #19: Colour Challenge

by Kylie June 14, 2020

written by Kylie

Hi everyone and welcome to Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop day! Thanks so much for hopping with us this month. The theme for June’s Blog Hop is a Colour Challenge. For colour challenges, we are assigned certain colours and we must use them all but we can also use Basic Black, Whisper White and/or Very Vanilla.

Here are the colours…

Here’s my card…

At first, I was really struggling with the colours. They are outside, for the most part, my go-to colours. Then I remembered the fabulous Joseph’s Coat Technique. I realised these colours would look AMAZING popping up through the black. I’ve also created a video so you can see the process for yourself. It’s a fun one and I hope you’ll give it a go.

Here’s the video…

Let’s continue on the hop…

You might have come here from Marelle Taylor’s blog. Next up, please hop along to Meighan Wheller’s blog.

Here’s a list of all the participants:

Kylie Page | Stampers Workshop (You are here)

Meighan Wheller

Thanks for hopping along with us. It’s always so fun (and sometimes it really is a challenge!) to participate in these blog hops. They inspire me and I hope we, in turn, inspire you!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you have a great day!

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June 14, 2020 10 comments

Amazing You Celebrate You Sale-A-Bration Technique

Amazing You (Joseph’s Coat)

by Kylie January 20, 2018

written by Kylie

Hi, yes, I have the Amazing You stamp set and coordinating Celebrate You thinlits out again today. I cannot seem to put these items down. I earned both items for FREE during Sale-A-Bration. YAY! Sale-A-Bration continues so you too could earn them free with a qualifying order. All the details are here.

Now, for this card, I returned to the Joseph’s Coat Technique. I love this technique. I have shared a few cards using this technique in the past. For this particular card, I stamped the floral image on a post-it note and cut it out. I used the negative area as a template for where I would apply the green and pink ink. Next, I stamped the flower in versamark ink over the coloured background and embossed it in clear. I wanted the colour to show through. When this was done I applied Early Espresso over the entire background. I buffed the ink off my embossed images and don’t they just pop against this brown background! Love it!

As the background was quite busy and bold, I needed a sentiment which would hold its own. Die cuts are a great way to add that bit of “pop”. I layered the words a couple of times so they really stood out.

Here’s the card…

It is a pretty bold and busy card but it makes me happy! I hope the recipient will think so too. I also hope you will give this technique a go!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you have a great day!

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set comes in different types (such as clear mount and wood mount) or as a bundle, I link to all.

January 20, 2018 0 comment

Colorful Seasons

Life is a beautiful thing (Colorful Seasons)

by Kylie October 27, 2017

written by Kylie

Hi, I hope you are loving the Joseph’s Coat technique I shared in the last post! I sure am! I have another version to share with you today. I’m using the Colorful Season stamp set to showcase a winter card. I followed the steps outlined in the last post but this time I’ve gone with a blue/purple colour scheme.

Here’s the card…

Isn’t this such a fun technique? I’m addicted to making cards this way! 🙂 I think you could also switch up this card design a little and it would make a fantastic Christmas card!

Have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by!

Happy Stamping!

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Supplies Used:

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October 27, 2017 0 comment

Blooms & Wishes Colorful Seasons Vintage Leaves

Joseph’s Coat Technique (Vintage Leaves)

by Kylie October 25, 2017

written by Kylie

Hi, the technique – Joseph’s Coat – is one you are going to love! I cannot wait to share it with you. It can get a little messy; then again, that could just be me. 🙂

To start with grab a sheet of Whisper White cardstock. I usually start with a piece about 4.25″ x 5.5″. With your sponges/sponge daubers, apply whatever colours you like. I used Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie on all three cards. I combined them with Bermuda Bay and Cherry Cobbler for the first card. For the last two cards, I used Real Red and Old Olive. The great thing is that you don’t have to be too careful with your blending at that this stage. Make sure, however, that you do cover the entire base of the card with ink.

The next step is SUPER important! Either put the inked panel aside to thoroughly dry or use the heat tool. You don’t want to proceed with this technique until the panel is completely dry. Once dry, use your embossing buddy to remove any static as we don’t want the embossing powder to stick in the wrong places.

Take your stamps – I’m using the Vintage Leaves stamp set – and with Versamark ink, stamp the entire background. Once finished, add clear embossing powder. (If you think your Versamark ink will dry too quickly you can do this in stages – stamp a few leaves, apply embossing powder, and repeat). Use your heat tool to melt the embossing powder.

The next step might be a bit scary but I assure you it is TOTALLY worth it. Take a very dark ink pad such as Tuxedo Black Memento Ink or, in this case, Early Espresso (I thought it would tie in with my autumnal look) and swipe it all over the background you just created. YES! Do it! It will be worth it. Once you have covered the entire panel, take a clean paper towel or a cloth and gently buff over the embossed images and watch them shine! How good does it look!

Now you know the process, let’s have a look at the cards I created using the fabulous Joseph’s Coat technique.

Here’s the first card…

I thought the Bermuda Bay might have been a little bright for autumn leaves so decided to switch it out for Old Olive.

Here’s the card…

I’ll let you in on a secret for this last card. The reason it is just a strip rather than a full panel is that I messed up and hadn’t dried the panel properly before applying the embossing powder. I trimmed off the botched part and if I hadn’t told you, you’d be none the wiser. 🙂

Here’s the card…

Isn’t this a fabulous technique? I hope you will give it a try! If you need any more information about this technique, please let me know.

Have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by!

Happy Stamping!

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set comes in different types (such as clear mount or wood mount) or as a bundle, I link to both.

October 25, 2017 0 comment