Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a soft, layered spring card built from a gel press background, delicate florals, and just the right touch of shimmer using the Studio Light Grungy Flowers set .
🎨 Starting with a Gel Press Background
I began with a gel press print using Mattints The Pink from PaperArtsy. This gave me a soft, almost watercolor-like pink base—perfect for a spring palette. Once dry, I stamped the floral images repeatedly across the background and clear heat embossed them. This adds a subtle raised texture that catches the light without adding more color.
✨ Adding Shimmer & Movement
After trimming the panel down to an A2 size, I brought in the shine.
- A light spray of Cactus Gold Spray for an overall shimmer
- Splatters using the Victorian Bouquet collection for extra color variation
These small details add movement and keep the soft background from feeling flat.
🌼 Creating the Focal Flower
To create a focal point, I stamped one of the flowers again onto white cardstock and colored it using colored pencils in soft yellow tones. This gives a gentle contrast against the pink background without overpowering it. I layered the flower directly over one of the embossed images to create dimension and continuity.
💌 Finishing Touches
To complete the card, I added:
- A sentiment from the Scrapcosy 29 with a light blue ink blending behind the sentiment for contrast
- Hand drawn frame; and
- Adhesive layering to bring everything together
The result is soft, layered, and full of subtle detail.
💛 Why This Card Works
- Monochromatic base keeps it cohesive
- Clear embossing adds texture without clutter
- Shimmer creates light and movement
- A single layered focal keeps it clean and balanced
Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope this inspires you to create something soft and spring-inspired this week. 💛
Want to find the supplies I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you.) Thank you for your support!
 PaperArtsy – Scrapcosy 29 Shop at: TP |
 WOW! Embossing – Clear Shop at: WOW US | TP |
 Tsukineko – Versafine Clair – Twilight Shop at: TP |
 PaperArtsy – Mattint The Pink Shop at: TP |
 Lindy’s Gang – Glitz Spritz Set Shop at: Lindys | TP |
 Lindy’s Gang – Victorian Bouquet Shimmer Shop at: Lindys | TP |