Gel Press Mixed Media Journal Card

Hello friends! I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July. Today, I’m excited to share a new journal card project that combines the AALL & Create Skycrossed Paradise die with the Visible Image Shining Star stamp.

I started with an old gel press print on a book page, but I wasn’t thrilled with the colors. Determined to give it new life, I reached for my PaperArtsy Fresco paints in London Bus and Aquamarine. The result was fantastic! The vibrant layers peek through beautifully, creating a rich, textured background that I’m absolutely in love with.

To add a focal point, I stamped the star from the Visible Image Shining Star set using Versafine Clair Nocturn ink and clear embossed it. This gave the star a bold, crisp appearance. I then used the Skycrossed Paradise die to cut the image down and adhered it to my colorful background.

I hope this project inspires you to breathe new life into your old prints and experiment with layering and texture. Thank you for stopping by, and don’t forget to check out the sale going on now!

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!

Visible Image – Shining Star Shop at: VI | TP	AALL & Create – Skycrossed Paradise Shop at: TP	WOW! Embossing – Clear Shop at: WOW US | TP	Double Sided Tape Shop at: CSTP	Tsukineko – VersaFine Clair – Nocturn Shop at: CS | AZ | TP
PaperArtsy – Fresco Chalk Paint – Aquamarine Shop at: TP	PaperArtsy – Fresco Chalk Paint – London Bus Shop at: TP	Gel Press – Reusable Gel Printing Plate Shop at: AZ | TP | Misc	Hero Arts – Wagner – HT400 Precision Heat Tool Shop at: SC | AZ
Sizzix – Big Shot Machine Shop at: SC | Lindys | AZ	Speedball – 2″ Brayer Shop at: TP