Fall in Love with Mixed Media Layers

Hello, friends! Today I’m excited to share a fall-themed mixed media card with you. One of my favorite ways to start any mixed media card is by creating a textured, layered background, and for this project, I used my trusty gel press.

To capture those rich fall colors, I selected PaperArtsy Fresco Paints in Tango, Sunshine, and Persimmon. After pulling a vibrant print from the gel press, I wanted to add more dimension, so I reached for the PaperArtsy Sara Naumann 36 set and stamped it in Versafine Clair Pine Cone Ink to enhance that autumn feel.

No mixed media card is complete without a bit of texture! I applied texture paste through the PaperArtsy PS 248 stencil and sprinkled WOW! Embossing Powder in Twiggy on top while it was still wet. Once the paste dried, I used a heat tool to melt the powder, creating a stunning, textured, metallic layer.

 For the main focal image, I chose a beautiful design from the PaperArtsy Sara Naumann 41 set and heat embossed it using WOW! Embossing in Decadent Ruby. The ruby tones added a lovely pop of color that really makes the image stand out against the warm background.

To tie everything together, I added a sentiment from the Sara Naumann 36 set on vellum, softening the look while keeping the focus on the texture and colors underneath.

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope this card inspires you to dive into your own mixed media stash and create something beautiful for fall. Have a wonderful weekend!

Until next time, Ericka

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!

PaperArtsy – Sara Naumann 36 Shop at: TP	PaperArtsy – Sara Naumann 41 Shop at: TP	PaperArtsy – Sara Naumann PS248 Shop at: TP	WOW! Embossing – Clear Shop at: WOW US | TP	WOW! Embossing – Clear Embossing Pad Shop at: WOW US | TP
WOW! Embossing – Twiggy Shop at: TP	WOW! Embossing – Decandant Ruby – Raquel Burillo Perez Shop at: TP	Tsukineko – VersaFine Clair – Nocturn Shop at: CS | AZ | TP	Tsukineko – VersaFine Clair – Pine Cone Shop at: TP
PaperArtsy – Fresco Chalk Paint – Persimmon Shop at: TP	PaperArtsy – Fresco Chalk Paint – Sunshine Shop at: TP	PaperArtsy – Fresco Chalk Paint – Tango Shop at: TP	Ranger Ink – Texture Paste Shop at: SC | AZ | Misc
Gel Press – Reusable Gel Printing Plate Shop at: AZ | TP | Misc	Hero Arts – Wagner – HT400 Precision Heat Tool Shop at: SC | AZ	Speedball – 2″ Brayer Shop at: TP	Xyron 250 Create A Sticker Maker Shop at: SC