Coffee and Cream Layered Card with Stamped Boy and Sentiment

A project from our live show CRAFTY THURSDAY - Join Toni for her latest show - Broadcast 15th January 2026 · 15/01/2026 · watch it from 8:15

Create an elegant layered card in sophisticated cream and coffee tones featuring a stamped boy figure and sentiment text. This monochromatic design uses black ink edging to define each layer without heavy matting, creating subtle depth and visual interest. The result is a refined, understated card perfect for special occasions.

You will need

Stamps By Me - Mystic Hollow Complete Bundle - 120126ASEE IT Inspirational Bookazine Kit - Magazine - 250125ASEE IT Stamps By Me - White Blank Cards & Envelopes 7 X 7 - 240323ASEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Take a piece of white card stock and stamp background stamps in black ink to create textured panels. Position the stamps on the white card and press firmly to transfer the design.

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2. 

   Trim the stamped panel down using a craft cutter to create a smaller, more defined piece.

   ▶ watch this step (10:30)
3. 

   Edge the trimmed panel with black ink pad along all sides to create a border effect.

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4. 

   Adhere the stamped and edged panel to your white card base using glue or double-sided tape, ensuring it is centred.

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5. 

   Select patterned papers from the bundle in coordinating cream and coffee tones. Cut them to size using your paper trimmer.

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6. 

   Layer the patterned paper pieces onto your kraft card base, positioning them diagonally to create visual interest. Place the floral vintage-style paper at an angle across the card.

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7. 

   Stamp the boy figure from the stamp set in black ink, positioning it to overlap slightly onto the sentiment paper on the right side of the card.

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8. 

   Edge the layered papers with black ink using an ink pad to define the edges and prevent them looking flat.

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9. Add pearl embellishments in brown or black tones along the card in a simple line for subtle sparkle. Position them decoratively to enhance the design. ▶ watch 29:15
10. 

    Optionally outline the stamped boy silhouette with a black gel pen to add definition. Add additional sparkle details with the gel pen to finish the card.

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Tips from the show

• Edging with black ink creates definition without needing heavy matting and layering, keeping the card flat.
• When stamping a figure that overlaps onto another element, you can stamp multiple times to ensure good ink coverage in the ridges.
• You can wipe away excess ink with your finger if you stamp too far down onto an area you want to keep clean.

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