Happy New Year, friends!I’m so excited to share a playful mixed media Valentine’s Day card with you. If you’ve been following me, you know how much I adore using my gel press to create unique, colorful backgrounds. Today’s project is no exception, and I can’t wait to show you the steps! For this card, I... Continue Reading →
A Sparkly Holiday Greeting: Shimmer and Shine Galore!
Hello friends! Today I am bringing you a card that’s sure to brighten your holiday season—literally! This week, I’m sharing a festive and super sparkly holiday card that’s so shimmery, it practically dances in the light. To start, I pulled out a vibrant gel press print I had created using the Lavinia Lattice Stencil. This... Continue Reading →
Creating Holiday Magic with Gel Press: A Festive Christmas Card
Hello friends! I’m back with some crafty inspiration to get you in the holiday spirit. Today, I’m sharing a mixed media Christmas card featuring a gorgeous background made with my gel press and alcohol inks, paired with the elegant Christmas Tree Fancy Swirl stamp. If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to add vibrant,... Continue Reading →
Quick & Festive Gel Press Card with Gold Embossing Magic
Hello, crafty friends! I’m excited to share a super quick and easy Christmas card for those of you aiming to get a head start on your holiday crafting. Today, I used a beautiful gel press print from my stash, paired with the Visible Image Christmas Tree Grunge stamp, and a touch of WOW! Gold embossing... Continue Reading →
One Last Sip of Holiday Cheer
Hello friends! Today I have one last holiday coffee card to wrap up the 2024 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I’m all about using those leftover scraps – they’re just too good to toss! Today’s card is the perfect example, made with bits and pieces from... Continue Reading →
2024 Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop
I am playing along with the Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop with this delightful coffee card using Topflight Stamp supplies and the AALL & Create Coffee Break set and a vibrant gel press print background, creating a unique mixed media vibe. This card is perfect inspiration for coffee lovers and crafters alike! I love... Continue Reading →
Festive Fun: A Bright and Bold Mixed Media Christmas Card
Hello, friends!Today I’m so excited to share a festive mixed media Christmas card with you today! I wanted to create something a little unconventional, so I went bright and playful with some fabulous supplies from PaperArtsy. Let’s dive into the details! Building the Background I started with a gel press print in a soft pink... Continue Reading →
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,... Continue Reading →
Mixed Media Bliss: Playing with Gel Press and Paints
Happy Friday, friends! Ericka here from Strangely Creative, and today I’ve been having fun with paints in two different ways: using my gel press and playing with the magical leftovers from my brayer. If you’ve ever worked with a gel press and acrylics, you know the brayer is your best friend for getting those smooth... Continue Reading →
Mixed Media Tag Fun with Paint
Hello friends! Ericka from Strangely Creative here, ready to share a colorful mixed media tag that I had a blast making. I was in the mood to play with some purple and fun textures, so I dove into my stash and came up with a cheerful yet moody tag. I started with a vibrant gel... Continue Reading →













