Hello crafty friends!I hope your holiday season is full of cozy moments and creative play. Today’s journal page came together in the best possible way. No plan, no pressure, just using what was already on my desk. I started with a leftover gel press print from a previous session using Lavinia inks. You know those... Continue Reading →
Happy Friday, crafty friends!Today I’m excited to share a pair of whimsical bird cards that combine some of my favorite things—watercolor play, stamping, and a touch of texture magic!  These cards were inspired by the beautifully detailed birds from PaperArtsy Sara Naumann Set 64 and 41. I’ve had this stamp set in my stash for... Continue Reading →
Hello crafty friends! While it may be chilly (by Texas standards), I’m already dreaming of spring! To brighten up my journal, I created a quick and playful gel press print page, bringing in fresh colors and fun textures. Layering Up the Colors I started by laying down a vibrant layer of Cerulean on my gel... Continue Reading →
Hello, crafty friends! Today I’m excited to share two gel press print cards that bring a beautiful mix of texture, color, and heart—literally! These cards combine old book pages, stunning stencils, and vibrant paints to create a truly unique look. I started by applying PaperArtsy Pixie Dust Fresco Paint to my gel press and pulling... Continue Reading →
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 →
Hello, creative friends! Today I am taking a little break from the holiday hustle to craft something completely different. As much as I love the festive season, sometimes you just need a pause from Christmas cards to explore a whole new adventure! Today’s card is all about celebrating our furry friends with the adorable Crafty... Continue Reading →
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 →
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