Crafting Cozy Vibes: How to Create a Coffee-Themed Card with Stencils, Distress Oxide, and Hand-Drawn Details

Creating a coffee-themed card is such a rewarding project, especially when you can layer textures and details to give it a warm, cozy feel! I started by creating a brick background, which adds a charming, rustic vibe to the card. Using a stencil with Distress Oxide inks, I layered various shades of brown and gray to mimic a weathered brick wall, blending the colors carefully to achieve that rich, vintage look. The soft, chalky finish of Distress Oxide works perfectly here, adding depth and interest to the background while still keeping the overall design subtle enough to let the coffee cup stand out.

For the coffee cup centerpiece, I used a Waffle Flower die cut to give it a fun and realistic shape. After assembling the cup, I added a personal touch by hand-drawing a white swirl pattern with an acrylic paint pen, giving it the look of foam art or a decorative detail you’d find on a to-go cup. The fine, opaque lines contrast beautifully against the cup, adding a pop of brightness and a hint of whimsy. To complete the card, I added a sentiment that ties it all together—something uplifting that would bring a smile to any coffee lover's face. The end result is a beautifully layered card that captures the warmth of a favorite coffee spot and the charm of handmade design.

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Jess