Hello friends! Today’s card is one of my favorite kinds to make using what’s already on your desk.
A little gel print, leftover Lindy’s Magicals, some embossing powder, and a touch of washi… that’s all it takes to build something layered and beautiful.
🎨 Starting with a Stash Background
I began with a gel press print from my stash created using PaperArtsy paints. To add the first layer of interest, I stamped number images from the Mags Woodcock 003 using white ink.
Then came one of my favorite techniques…
I sprinkled WOW! Embossing Powder in both gold and clear over the stamped areas and heat set it. This gives a subtle but beautiful shimmer and adds texture without overwhelming the background.
🌸 Adding Soft Florals
For contrast, I stamped floral images onto a book page and loosely watercolored them using leftover Steampunk Soiree Magicals. The soft, imperfect watercolor paired with the printed text creates that layered, slightly vintage feel I love.
After fussy cutting, I adhered the flowers to the background to create my focal point.
✨ Finishing Touches That Pull It Together
To complete the card, I added:
- A sentiment from the Blossom Sentiment from the same PaperArtsy set
- A strip of Add It Up Washi Tape for a graphic element
- A hand-drawn frame (always!)
- A few gold pen accents to echo the embossing
These small details tie everything together and give the card a cohesive, finished look.
💛 Why This Card Works
- You’re mixing structured elements (numbers, washi) with organic ones (florals)
- Gold embossing adds light without overpowering
- Book paper brings in texture and subtle pattern
- Using leftovers keeps it fun and low-pressure
🌿 A Little Creative Encouragement
Next time you sit down to craft, try this:
👉 Grab one gel print
👉 Add stamping + embossing
👉 Pull in scraps or leftover color
👉 Build from there
No new supplies. Just creativity.
Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope this inspires you to play with what you already have and create something beautiful.
Wishing you a wonderful Easter filled with creativity and a little peace. 💛🌸
 PaperArtsy – Mags Woodcock EMW003 Shop at: TP |
 WOW! Embossing – Clear Shop at: WOW US | TP |
 WOW! Embossing – Clear Embossing Pad Shop at: WOW US | TP |
 Altenew – Cloud White Shop at: Alt |
 Tsukineko – VersaFine Clair – Nocturn Shop at: AZ | TP |
 AALL & Create – Washi Tape 72 – Add It Up Shop at: TP |
 Lindy’s Gang – Magicals Steampunk Soiree Shop at: Lindys | TP |
 Gel Press – Reusable Gel Printing Plate Shop at: AZ | TP | Misc |
 Speedball – 2″ Brayer Shop at: TP | |