Hello friends!Ericka here from Strangely Creative, and today Iโm sharing a mixed media card that surprised even meโwith yellow! ๐ I usually shy away from yellow in my color palette, but this gel press print with soft pops of pink had such a cheerful vibe, I couldnโt resist. It felt like the perfect backdrop for... Continue Reading →
A Festive Mixed Media Celebration
Hello crafty friends and Happy 4th of July! ๐บ๐ธ Today I'm celebrating with a fun and vibrant mixed media card that blends bold textures, bright colors, and of course, a bit of sparkle! This card features the whimsical PaperArtsy Tracy Scott 097 stamp set layered over one of my favorite gel press prints. I love... Continue Reading →
Flutter Fun with Funky Butterflies
Hello crafty friends! ๐ I hope your summer is buzzing with sunshine and inspiration. This week, our Topflight Stamps design team is all aflutterโliterally!โbecause weโre diving into one of my favorite motifs: butterflies. ๐ฆ Now, I love a good butterfly stamp (I may or may not have a small collectionโฆ), but today Iโm sharing something... Continue Reading →
Bold Blooms & Beautiful Layers: A Mixed Media Card with Petal Power
Hello crafty friends! ๐ธ Today Iโm sharing a mixed media card thatโs bursting with color, texture, and one of my favorite stamp setsโPetal Power by AALL & Create! Iโve been a longtime fan of Bipasha BKโs gorgeous designs, and this set is just as dreamy and detailed as ever. I started with one of my... Continue Reading →
Making Waves: Dive Into Summer with This Ocean-Inspired Mixed Media Card
Hello crafty friends! Iโm diving headfirst into the summer vibes with a splashy ocean-themed mixed media card. If youโre dreaming of the sea or just need a little coastal creativity in your life, this project is for you! Itโs fun, textured, and a great way to use up that stack of gel prints we all... Continue Reading →
Squeeze the Day: A Juicy Summer Card with Gel Press Magic
Hello friends, and happy June! Today Iโm kicking off summer with a bright, citrus-inspired mixed media card thatโs bursting with color and creativity. Today, I decided to shake things up with the LโEncre Fruity Note set. While I usually reach for the floral stamps, this time I was drawn to the fun fruit imageโmost likely... Continue Reading →
Shimmer & Shine: A Starry Mixed Media Birthday Card
Hello, crafty friends!Today Iโm excited to share a quick and sparkly project featuring the fabulous Super Star stencil from Visible Image and a touch of golden glam with Spectrum Noir Glitter Paste in Candlelight Gold.ย I started with a moody background made from some gel press playtimeโa mix of darker hues with hints of yellow... Continue Reading →
2025 Spring Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop
Hi friends! I'm beyond excited to be part of this yearโs Coffee Lovers Blog Hop, a community that fills my creative cup every single season! To celebrate our shared love for coffee and crafting, Iโm showcasing a card that brews together bold texture, vibrant layers, and (of course) plenty of caffeine-infused inspiration. For this... Continue Reading →
Bubble Wrap & Bookmarks: A Playful Gel Press Tag Tutorial
Hello friends! Today Iโm sharing a vibrant and textured mixed media tag I had a blast creating! If you're looking for a fun way to use your gel press and experiment with custom tape, this little project might spark some inspiration. To start, I pulled out my Studio Light Calm Acrylic Paints in Peony and... Continue Reading →
From Leftovers to Layers: Transforming Gel Prints into a Bold Bloom Journal Page
Hello friends!Today Iโm sharing a mixed media journal page thatโs all about second chances and creative surprises. Iโll admit itโI didnโt love the gel press prints I made with alcohol ink a while back. But instead of tossing them, I saved themโฆ and Iโm so glad I did! Those โmehโ prints ended up being just... Continue Reading →








