Oceans of Love Sea Turtle

 

Hello Crafty Friends!

Today I’m excited to share a card I created using the Oceans of Love stamp set from Pink & Main. For the background, I used a variation of the Emboss Resist technique called the Joseph’s Coat technique. It gave the design a look very similar to batik fabric, and I absolutely love the result!

Creating this card:

Start with the background panel:

• Cut a white card panel.

• Ink blend several colors randomly across the panel. (I used Altenew's Blueberry, Dew Drops, Firefly, and Jade).

• IMPORTANT! Let the ink dry completely before moving on.

Stamp and emboss:

• Stamp images with embossing ink.

• Heat emboss with clear embossing powder.

Add the magic:

• Blend a dark ink color over the entire panel. (I used Ride the Wave from Altenew).

• Buff excess ink off the embossed images to reveal the lighter colors underneath.

• The contrast makes the design pop—like batik fabric!

Finish the card:

• Attach the blended panel to a card base.

• Die cut the sentiment with Altenew’s Versatile Greetings 2.

• Stack 3 layers of the die cut for added dimension.

• Add sequins for a bit of bling.

If you’ve never tried the Joseph’s Coat technique, I highly recommend giving it a go—it feels like cardmaking magic.

Happy Crafting!

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Here are some of the products I used for today’s project. I’ve included affiliate links where available—this means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no extra cost to you. All items were personally purchased by me. I only share and recommend products I truly love.