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 →
A Grinchy Twist on Holiday Cheer
Hello, friends! Today I’ve got a playful, coffee-themed holiday card that brings a touch of holiday mischief to the season! Inspired by one of my favorite Christmas characters, I used the Grinches Drink Up sentiment along with the Grinches Hand and Coffee 1 set for a unique and fun design. To bring this card to... 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 →
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 →
Crafty Bookmark Fun: A Mixed Media AdventureMi
Hello friends! Today, I’m excited to share a fun mixed media project—creating a vibrant and playful bookmark using the Library Cubes stamp set by Stampotique Katzelkraft. If you’re a fan of books, bookmarks, and a little creativity, this is the perfect project to try! I started by stamping the adorable stack of books from the... Continue Reading →
A Colorful Halloween Card with Gel Press Magic
Hello friends! 👋 I hope you're all doing well and feeling the Halloween spirit creeping in! Can you believe we’re already in the middle of September? The holidays are right around the corner, and today I have a colorful Halloween card to share with you that I made using the Visible Image Happy Halloween set... Continue Reading →
Mixed Media Magic
Hello, crafty friends! I’m back with another fun project that adds a bit of shimmer to your day. Today, I’m sharing a colorful and vibrant mixed media card featuring a gel press background paired with the stunning Katkin Krafts Circles of Happiness stamp. If you’re like me and love rich details with a pop of... Continue Reading →
Embrace the Magic of Lavinia
Hello friends! Today I’m thrilled to share with you an inky card project using the vibrant Lavinia Elements Inks and the whimsical Rogue stamp. If you love getting creative with your supplies and enjoy a bit of ink blending magic, this project is just for you! Let's Dive Into the Inky Fun! For this card,... Continue Reading →
PaperArtsy Minis and Mattints
Hello friends! Ericka from Strangely Creative here. I've been away for a couple weeks due to severe Texas weather but am so happy to be back. Today I am playing with some PaperArtsy minis and Mattints for a colorful tag. I started out by stamping the PaperArtsy JOFY Mini 73 in Versafine Clair Twilight and... Continue Reading →








