Creating a Vibrant Mixed Media Journal Page with Lindy’s Gang Magicals

Hello friends and happy July! I hope you’re all enjoying a fabulous summer! With a new month comes a fresh Color Challenge over at the Lindy’s Gang Facebook page. This month, we’re diving into the vibrant hues of the Summer Break Magicals. These colors are absolutely stunning, and I was inspired to create a bright, summery journal page using some of my favorite Tim Holtz products.

Step-by-Step Process:

Step 1: Stamping and Embossing

I began my project by stamping the Stamper’s Anonymous Floral Trims onto my journal page and heat embossing them with Lindy’s Wowzers White embossing powder. This created a lovely, crisp white outline that would resist the vibrant colors of the Magicals.

Step 2: Adding Color to the Flowers

Next, I used Umbrella Drink Pink to loosely paint the flowers, giving them a cheerful and summery feel. For the centers, I added a touch of Teenie Weenie Bikini Yellow, creating a beautiful contrast. I then mixed Dip A Toe Teal with Beach Ball Blue to paint around the flowers, filling the background with a rich, aquatic hue. The combination of these colors truly made the flowers pop!

Step 3: Creating the Insects

While my journal page was drying, I took some Bristol Smooth paper and added the same Summer Break colors to it. Once dry, I die cut the Sizzix Funky Insects from this colorful paper. The insects turned out amazing, showcasing the bright, bold colors perfectly.

Step 4: Adding Background Elements

With my page dry, I randomly stamped the Stamper’s Anonymous Ledger Script in gray to add some subtle background texture. This script stamp is perfect for adding a touch of vintage elegance without overwhelming the main elements of the page.

Step 5: Assembling the Page

I adhered the colorful insects onto my page, allowing them to flit among the floral designs. To finish off the page, I added some Tim Holtz Quote Chips for a bit of inspiration and layered some AALL & Create washi tape for additional texture and visual interest.

Final Thoughts

I absolutely love how this journal page turned out! The Summer Break Magicals from Lindy’s Gang brought a vibrant, summery feel to the project, and the combination of the floral trims and funky insects created a lively, whimsical scene.

Thank you so much for stopping by Strangely Creative today. I hope this post inspires you to join us over at the Lindy’s Gang Facebook page for this month’s Color Challenge. Have fun creating, and enjoy the rest of your summer!

Want to find the supplies I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you.) Thank you for your support!

Stamper’s Anonymous – Tim Holtz Floral Trims Shop at: SC	Stampers Anonymous – Tim Holtz Ledger Script Shop at: SC	Sizzix – Tim Holtz Funky Insects Shop at: SC	AALL & Create – Heritage Scroll Shop at: TP	Embossing – Bright White Ultra Fine Shop at: WOW US \| Lindys \| AZ \| TP
WOW! Embossing – Clear Embossing Pad Shop at: WOW US \| TP	Double Sided Tape Shop at: CS TP	Idea-ology – Tim Holtz – Quote Chips – Theories Shop at: SC	Strathmore – Bristol Smooth Shop at: SC \| Lindys \| AZ
Lindy’s Gang – Magicals Summer Break Shop at: Lindys	Hero Arts – Wagner – HT400 Precision Heat Tool Shop at: SC \| AZ	Sizzix – Big Shot Machine Shop at: SC \| Lindys \| AZ